2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 96

Shift Speeds While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the light when you downshift. Parking Brake If you skip a gear when 1 1 downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Don't shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. Up-Shift Light If you have a manual transaxle, you may have an up-shift light. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel ecorrorr~y. Manual shown, Automatic similar The parking brake lever is located between the bucket seats. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever, If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. 2-27 United States Only When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate siowiy and shift when the light comes on.