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What makes an air bag inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger. How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts and many side impacts, primarily because an occupant's motion is not toward those air bags. Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions. What will you see after an air bag inflates? After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module -- the steering wheel hub for the driver's air bag, or the instrument panel for the right front passenger's bag -- will be hot for a short time. The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags. Air bag inflation doesn't prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle. CAUTION: When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but can't get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door. 1-26

Section	Page
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual	1
Copyright General Motors Corp. 2001	2
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:	3
How to Use this Manual	4
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Damage Warnings	5
Vehicle Symbols	5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Seats and Seat Controls	8
Manual Front Seats	8
Reclining Front Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	11
Seatback Latches (Two-Door Models)	12
Easy Entry Seat (If Equipped)	12
Rear Seats	13
Folding the Rear Seat	13
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone	14
Why Safety Belts Work	15
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Adults	19
Driver Position	19
Lap-Shoulder Belt	20
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Four-Door Models)	22
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	27
Right Front Passenger Position	28
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	28
How the Air Bag System Works	30
Where are the air bags?	30
When should an air bag inflate?	31
What makes an air bag inflate?	32
How does an air bag restrain?	32
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	32
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	34
Rear Seat Passengers	34
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	34
Lap-Shoulder Belt	35
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	38
Center Passenger Position	40
Lap Belt	41
Children	42
Infants and Young Children	42
Restraint Systems for Children	45
Where to Put the Restraint	48
Top Strap	49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	50
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position	53
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	55
Older Children	58
Safety Belt Extender	61
Checking Your Restraint Systems	61
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	61
Section 2 Features and Controls	62
Windows	63
Manual Windows	63
Power Windows (If Equipped)	64
Auto Down Window	64
Lock-Out Switch	64
Keys	65
Door Locks	67
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)	68
Rear Door Security Lock (Four-Door Models)	68
To Use One of These Locks	68
To Open a Rear Door With the Security Lock	69
To Cancel the Rear Door Lock	69
Lockout Prevention (If Equipped)	69
Leaving Your Vehicle	69
Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped)	69
Operation	71
Radio Personalization Feature	72
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	72
Battery Replacement	72
Replacing the Battery in the Remote Keyless Entry System Transmitter	73
Resynchronization	73
Trunk	74
Remote Trunk Release	75
Remote Trunk Release Lockout	75
Trunk Release Handle	76
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit	76
Theft	77
Key in the Ignition	77
Parking at Night	77
Parking Lots	77
Content Theft Security System (If Equipped)	78
Arming the System	78
Disarming the System	78
How the System Alarm is Activated	78
How to Turn Off the System Alarm	79
How to Detect a Tamper Condition	79
Passlock	79
New Vehicle "Break-In"	80
Ignition Positions	80
Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle)	82
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	83
Starting Your Engine	83
Automatic Transaxle	83
Manual Transaxle	83
Starting Your 2.2L L4 (LN2) or ECOTEC (L61) Engine	84
Starting Your 2.4L L4 (LD9) Engine	85
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	86
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	87
Automatic Transaxle Operation	88
Forward Gears	90
Manual Transaxle Operation	91
Five-Speed	91
Shift Speeds	93
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle)	93
Parking Brake	94
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only)	95
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only)	96
Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle)	96
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only)	97
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Models Only)	97
Parking Over Things That Burn	98
Engine Exhaust	98
Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle)	99
Horn	99
Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)	100
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	100
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	101
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	101
Flash-to-Pass	101
Windshield Wipers	102
Windshield Washer	103
Cruise Control (If Equipped)	103
Setting Cruise Control	104
Resuming a Set Speed	105
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	105
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	105
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	105
Using Cruise Control on Hills	106
Ending Cruise Control	106
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory	106
Exterior Lamps	106
Lamps On Reminder	107
Daytime Running Lamps	107
Fog Lamps (If Equipped)	108
Interior Lamps	109
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	109
Illuminated Entry	109
Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped)	109
Map Lamps (If Equipped)	109
Battery Saver	110
Mirrors	110
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	110
Manual Remote Control Mirror	110
Power Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped)	111
Convex Outside Mirror	111
Breakaway Mirrors	112
Storage Compartments	113
Center Console Storage Area	113
Center Console Cupholders	113
Convenience Net (If Equipped)	113
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped)	114
Sun Visors	114
Accessory Power Outlet	115
Sunroof (If Equipped)	116
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	117
Instrument Panel Cluster	119
Speedometer and Odometer	120
Trip Odometer	120
Tachometer	121
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	121
Safety Belt Reminder Light	122
Air Bag Readiness Light	123
Charging System Light	124
Brake System Warning Light	124
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	125
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (If Equipped)	126
Enhanced Traction System Active Light	127
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	127
Low Coolant Warning Light	128
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)	128
If the Light Is Flashing	130
If the Light Is On Steady	130
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	131
Oil Pressure Light	132
Service Vehicle Soon Light	133
Passlock Warning Light	133
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle)	134
Check Gages Light	134
Fuel Gage	135
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	136
Comfort Controls	137
Climate Control System	137
Fan Knob	137
Temperature Knob	137
Mode Knob	137
Air Conditioning Compressor Button	138
Air Conditioning	139
Heating	139
Defogging and Defrosting	139
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)	140
Ventilation System	141
Ventilation Tips	141
Audio Systems	142
Setting the Clock for Systems without Radio Data System	142
Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio Data System	142
AM-FM Stereo	143
Playing the Radio	143
Finding a Station	143
Setting Preset Stations	144
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	144
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	145
Radio Messages	145
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)	146
Playing the Radio	146
Finding a Station	146
Setting Preset Stations	147
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	147
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	148
Radio Messages	148
Playing a Compact Disc	149
Compact Disc Messages	150
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	150
Playing the Radio	150
Finding a Station	151
Setting Preset Stations	152
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	152
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	153
Using RDS	153
Finding RDS Stations	154
Finding a PTY Station	154
RDS Messages	155
Radio Messages	156
Playing a Cassette Tape	156
Cassette Tape Messages	158
CD Adapter Kits	159
Playing a Compact Disc	159
Compact Disc Messages	161
Personal Choice Radio Controls (If Equipped)	161
Theft-Deterrent Feature Non-RDS Radios (If Equipped)	162
Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios (If Equipped)	162
Understanding Radio Reception	162
AM	162
FM Stereo	162
Tips About Your Audio System	162
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	163
Care of Your Compact Discs	164
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	164
Fixed Mast Antenna	165
Chime Level Adjustment (RDS Radios Only)	165
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	166
Defensive Driving	167
Drunken Driving	168
Control of a Vehicle	171
Braking	171
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	172
Using Anti-Lock	174
Braking in Emergencies	174
Enhanced Traction System	174
Steering	176
Power Steering	176
Steering Tips	176
Driving on Curves	176
Steering in Emergencies	177
Off-Road Recovery	178
Passing	178
Loss of Control	180
Skidding	180
Driving at Night	181
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	183
Hydroplaning	184
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	185
Driving Through Flowing Water	185
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	185
City Driving	186
Freeway Driving	187
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	188
Highway Hypnosis	189
Hill and Mountain Roads	189
Winter Driving	191
Driving on Snow or Ice	192
If You're Caught in a Blizzard	193
Recreational Vehicle Towing	195
Dinghy Towing Your Vehicle From the Front	196
Dolly Towing	197
Loading Your Vehicle	198
Towing a Trailer (Models with 2.4L L4 (LD9) or 2.2L L4 ECOTEC -- (L61) Engine and Automatic Transaxle)	200
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	201
Weight of the Trailer	201
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	202
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	203
Hitches	203
Safety Chains	203
Trailer Brakes	203
Driving with a Trailer	204
Following Distance	204
Passing	204
Backing Up	204
Making Turns	205
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	205
Driving On Grades	206
Parking on Hills	206
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	207
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	207
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	207
Towing a Trailer (Models with 2.2L L4 (LN2) Engine or Manual Transaxle)	207
Section 5 Problems on the Road	208
Hazard Warning Flashers	209
Other Warning Devices	210
Jump Starting	210
Towing Your Vehicle	216
Engine Overheating	217
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	217
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	218
Cooling System	219
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank	222
If a Tire Goes Flat	227
Changing a Flat Tire	228
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	229
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	231
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools	236
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools	237
Compact Spare Tire	238
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	239
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	239
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	240
Service	241
Doing Your Own Service Work	241
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	242
Fuel	242
Gasoline Octane	242
Gasoline Specifications	242
California Fuel	243
Additives	244
Fuels in Foreign Countries	244
Filling Your Tank	245
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	247
Checking Things Under the Hood	248
Hood Release	248
Engine Compartment Overview	250
Engine Oil	253
Checking Engine Oil	253
When to Add Engine Oil	256
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	258
Engine Oil Additives	259
When to Change Engine Oil	259
What to Do with Used Oil	260
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	260
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	262
Manual Transaxle Fluid	263
Hydraulic Clutch	263
When to Check and What to Use	263
How to Check and Add Fluid	263
Engine Coolant	264
What to Use	265
Checking Coolant	266
Adding Coolant	267
Surge Tank Pressure Cap	267
Power Steering Fluid	268
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	268
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	268
What to Use	268
Windshield Washer Fluid	268
What to Use	268
Adding Washer Fluid	269
Brakes	270
Brake Fluid	270
What to Add	271
Brake Wear	272
Brake Pedal Travel	273
Brake Adjustment	273
Replacing Brake System Parts	273
Battery	274
Vehicle Storage	274
Bulb Replacement	275
Halogen Bulbs	275
Headlamps	275
Front Park and Turn Signal Lamps	277
Taillamps and Rear Turn Signal Lamps	279
Back-Up Lamps	280
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	281
Tires	282
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	283
When to Check	283
How to Check	283
Tire Inspection and Rotation	284
When It s Time for New Tires	285
Buying New Tires	285
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	286
Treadwear	287
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	287
Temperature -- A, B, C	287
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	288
Wheel Replacement	288
Used Replacement Wheels	289
Tire Chains	289
Appearance Care	290
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	291
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	291
Using Cleaner on Fabric	291
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	292
Cleaning Vinyl	292
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	292
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	292
Care of Safety Belts	293
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	293
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	294
Weatherstrips	294
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	294
Washing Your Vehicle	294
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	295
Finish Care	295
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels (If Equipped)	296
Cleaning Tires	296
Sheet Metal Damage	296
Finish Damage	297
Underbody Maintenance	297
Chemical Paint Spotting	297
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	298
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	299
Engine Identification	299
Service Parts Identification Label	299
Electrical System	300
Add-On Electrical Equipment	300
Headlamp Wiring	300
Windshield Wiper Fuse	300
Power Windows and Other Power Options	300
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	301
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	301
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	304
Replacement Bulbs	305
Capacities and Specifications	305
Engine Specifications	306
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity	306
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	306
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	307
Introduction	308
Your Vehicle and the Environment	308
Maintenance Requirements	308
How This Section is Organized	309
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	310
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	310
Selecting the Right Schedule	310
Short Trip/City Definition	311
Long Trip/Highway Definition	312
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	312
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	313
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	327
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	336
At Each Fuel Fill	336
Engine Oil Level Check	336
Engine Coolant Level Check	336
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	336
At Least Once a Month	336
Tire Inflation Check	336
Cassette Deck Service	336
At Least Twice a Year	337
Restraint System Check	337
Wiper Blade Check	337
Weatherstrip Lubrication	337
Manual Transaxle Check	337
Automatic Transaxle Inspection	337
Hydraulic Clutch System Check	337
At Least Once a Year	338
Key Lock Cylinders Service	338
Body Lubrication Service	338
Starter Switch Check	338
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check	339
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check	339
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check	340
Underbody Flushing Service	340
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	341
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	341
Exhaust System Inspection	341
Fuel System Inspection	341
Engine Cooling System Inspection	341
Throttle System Inspection	341
Brake System Inspection	342
Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection	342
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	343
Part E: Maintenance Record	345
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information	349
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	350
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	352
Customer Assistance Offices	352
United States	352
Canada	353
All Overseas Locations	353
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)	353
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	353
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	354
Canadian Roadside Assistance	356
Courtesy Transportation	356
Plan Ahead When Possible	356
Transportation Options	357
Shuttle Service	357
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement	357
Courtesy Rental Vehicle	357
Additional Program Information	357
Warranty Information	358
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	358
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	359
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	359
SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION	360
Service Manuals	360
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual	360
Service Bulletins	360
Owner s Information	360

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What makes an air bag inflate?

In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing

system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensing

system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which

inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag and related

hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the

steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the

right front passenger.

How does an air bag restrain?

In moderate to severe frontal or near

frontal collisions,

even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or

the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection

provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force

of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper

body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But air

bags would not help you in many types of collisions,

including rollovers, rear impacts and many side impacts,

primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward

those air bags. Air bags should never be regarded as

anything more than a supplement to safety belts,

and then only in moderate to severe frontal or

near

frontal collisions.

What will you see after an air bag inflates?

After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates,

so quickly that some people may not even realize

the air bag inflated. Some components of the air

bag module

the steering wheel hub for the

driver’s air bag, or the instrument panel for the right

front passenger’s bag

will be hot for a short time.

The parts of the bag that come into contact with you

may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There will be

some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated

air bags. Air bag inflation doesn’t prevent the driver

from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle,

nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle.

CAUTION:

When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air.

This dust could cause breathing problems for

people with a history of asthma or other

breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the

vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so.

If you have breathing problems but can’t get out

of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get

fresh air by opening a window or door.