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J Jump Starting ...5-37 K Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Keys ...2-2 L Labelling, Tire Sidewall ...5-48 Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection ...3-16 Exterior ...3-13 Fog ...3-15 Front Reading ...3-16 Map ...3-16 LATCH System Child Restraints ...1-39 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ...1-41 Latches, Seatback ...1-6 Light Airbag Readiness ...3-24 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...3-27 Brake System Warning ...3-26 Light (cont.) Charging System ...3-25 Check Gages Warning ...3-34 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Active Light ...3-29 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning Light ...3-28 Highbeam On ...3-34 Low Coolant Warning ...3-30 Malfunction Indicator ...3-30 Oil Pressure ...3-33 Passlock® Warning ...3-34 Safety Belt Reminder ...3-24 Service Vehicle Soon ...3-35 Up-Shift ...3-26 Lighting Entry ...3-16 Lockout Protection ...2-10 Locks Door ...2-8 Lockout Protection ...2-10 Power Door ...2-9 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-9 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance ...6-13 Loss of Control ...4-14 Low Coolant Warning Light ...3-30 7

Section	Page
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	11
Seatback Latches	12
Easy Entry Seat	12
Rear Seats	13
Rear Seat Operation	13
Safety Belts	14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Driver Position	19
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment (Four Door Models)	25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	26
Right Front Passenger Position	26
Rear Seat Passengers	26
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	29
Safety Belt Extender	32
Child Restraints	33
Older Children	33
Infants and Young Children	36
Child Restraint Systems	39
Where to Put the Restraint	42
Top Strap	43
Top Strap Anchor Location	44
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	45
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	47
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	47
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	49
Airbag System	52
Where Are the Airbags?	55
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	57
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	58
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	58
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	59
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	61
Restraint System Check	61
Checking Your Restraint Systems	61
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	62
Features and Controls	63
Keys	64
Remote Keyless Entry System	65
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	66
Doors and Locks	70
Door Locks	70
Power Door Locks	71
Rear Door Security Locks	71
Lockout Protection	72
Trunk	72
Windows	74
Power Windows	75
Sun Visors	75
Theft-Deterrent Systems	76
Content Theft-Deterrent	76
Passlock®	77
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	78
New Vehicle Break-In	78
Ignition Positions	78
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	80
Starting Your Engine	80
Engine Coolant Heater	81
Automatic Transaxle Operation	82
Manual Transaxle Operation	85
Parking Brake	87
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)	88
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)	90
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)	90
Parking Over Things That Burn	91
Engine Exhaust	91
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	92
Mirrors	93
Manual Rearview Mirror	93
Outside Remote Control Mirror	93
Outside Power Mirrors	93
Outside Convex Mirror	94
Outside Breakaway Mirror	94
OnStar® System	95
Storage Areas	97
Cupholder(s)	97
Center Console Storage Area	97
Convenience Net	97
Sunroof	97
Instrument Panel	99
Instrument Panel Overview	102
Hazard Warning Flashers	104
Other Warning Devices	104
Horn	104
Tilt Wheel	104
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	105
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	106
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	106
Flash-to-Pass	106
Windshield Wipers	107
Windshield Washer	108
Cruise Control	108
Exterior Lamps	111
Headlamps on Reminder	111
Daytime Running Lamps	111
Fog Lamps	113
Instrument Panel Brightness	113
Entry Lighting	114
Front Reading Lamps	114
Map Lamps	114
Battery Run-Down Protection	114
Accessory Power Outlets	114
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	115
Climate Controls	116
Climate Control System	116
Outlet Adjustment	118
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	119
Instrument Panel Cluster	120
Speedometer and Odometer	121
Trip Odometer	121
Tachometer	121
Safety Belt Reminder Light	122
Airbag Readiness Light	122
Charging System Light	123
Up-Shift Light	124
Brake System Warning Light	124
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	125
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light	126
Enhanced Traction System Active Light	127
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	127
Low Coolant Warning Light	128
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	128
Oil Pressure Light	131
Passlock® Warning Light	132
Highbeam On Light	132
Check Gages Warning Light	132
Service Vehicle Soon Light	133
Fuel Gage	133
Audio System(s)	134
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)	134
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)	134
AM-FM Radio	135
Radio with CD (Base Level)	137
Radio with CD (Up Level)	142
Radio with CD (MP3)	152
Personal Choice Radio Controls	167
Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non RDS Radios)	167
Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios)	167
Radio Reception	168
Care of Your CDs	168
Care of Your CD Player	168
Fixed Mast Antenna	169
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	169
Chime Level Adjustment	169
Driving Your Vehicle	171
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	172
Defensive Driving	172
Drunken Driving	172
Control of a Vehicle	175
Braking	175
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	176
Braking in Emergencies	178
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)	178
Steering	180
Off-Road Recovery	182
Passing	182
Loss of Control	184
Driving at Night	185
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	186
City Driving	189
Freeway Driving	190
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	191
Highway Hypnosis	192
Hill and Mountain Roads	192
Winter Driving	194
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	198
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	199
Loading Your Vehicle	199
Towing	205
Towing Your Vehicle	205
Recreational Vehicle Towing	205
Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transaxle)	207
Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle)	213
Service and Appearance Care	215
Service	217
Doing Your Own Service Work	218
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	219
Fuel	219
Gasoline Octane	219
Gasoline Specifications	219
California Fuel	219
Additives	220
Fuels in Foreign Countries	220
Filling Your Tank	221
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	223
Checking Things Under the Hood	224
Hood Release	224
Engine Compartment Overview	226
Engine Oil	227
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	231
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	233
Manual Transaxle Fluid	233
Hydraulic Clutch	233
Engine Coolant	234
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	237
Engine Overheating	237
Cooling System	239
Power Steering Fluid	244
Windshield Washer Fluid	245
Brakes	246
Battery	250
Jump Starting	251
Bulb Replacement	255
Halogen Bulbs	255
Headlamps	256
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	258
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps	258
Back-Up Lamps	259
Replacement Bulbs	259
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	260
Tires	261
Tire Sidewall Labelling	262
Tire Terminology and Definitions	264
Inflation - Tire Pressure	267
Tire Inspection and Rotation	268
When It Is Time for New Tires	269
Buying New Tires	270
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	271
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	272
Wheel Replacement	272
Tire Chains	274
If a Tire Goes Flat	275
Changing a Flat Tire	276
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	277
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	279
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	284
Compact Spare Tire	285
Appearance Care	286
Fabric/Carpet	286
Vinyl	288
Instrument Panel	288
Interior Plastic Components	288
Glass Surfaces	288
Care of Safety Belts	288
Weatherstrips	289
Washing Your Vehicle	289
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	289
Finish Care	289
Windshield and Wiper Blades	290
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	290
Tires	291
Sheet Metal Damage	291
Finish Damage	291
Underbody Maintenance	292
Chemical Paint Spotting	292
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	292
Vehicle Identification	293
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	293
Service Parts Identification Label	294
Electrical System	294
Add-On Electrical Equipment	294
Headlamp Wiring	294
Windshield Wiper Fuses	295
Power Windows and Other Power Options	295
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	295
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	296
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	298
Capacities and Specifications	299
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	300
Maintenance Schedule	301
Maintenance Schedule	302
Introduction	302
Maintenance Requirements	302
Your Vehicle and the Environment	302
How This Section is Organized	303
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	304
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	304
Selecting the Right Schedule	305
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	306
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	313
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	318
At Each Fuel Fill	318
At Least Once a Month	318
At Least Twice a Year	318
At Least Once a Year	319
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	322
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	322
Exhaust System Inspection	322
Fuel System Inspection	322
Engine Cooling System Inspection	322
Throttle System Inspection	322
Brake System Inspection	323
Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection	323
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	324
Part E: Maintenance Record	326
Customer Assistance and Information	329
Customer Assistance and Information	330
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	330
Online Owner Center	331
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	332
Customer Assistance Offices	332
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	333
Roadside Assistance Program	334
Courtesy Transportation	335
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	337
Reporting Safety Defects	338
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	338
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	339
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	339
Service Publications Ordering Information	339

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Jump Starting

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5-37

Keyless Entry System

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2-3

Keys

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2-2

Labelling, Tire Sidewall

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5-48

Lamps

Battery Run-Down Protection

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3-16

Exterior

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3-13

Fog

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3-15

Front Reading

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3-16

Map

..........................................................

3-16

LATCH System

Child Restraints

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1-39

Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the

LATCH System

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1-41

Latches, Seatback

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1-6

Light

Airbag Readiness

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3-24

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning

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3-27

Brake System Warning

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3-26

Light (cont.)

Charging System

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3-25

Check Gages Warning

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3-34

Enhanced Traction System (ETS)

Active Light

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3-29

Enhanced Traction System (ETS)

Warning Light

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3-28

Highbeam On

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3-34

Low Coolant Warning

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3-30

Malfunction Indicator

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3-30

Oil Pressure

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3-33

Passlock

Warning

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3-34

Safety Belt Reminder

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3-24

Service Vehicle Soon

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3-35

Up-Shift

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3-26

Lighting

Entry

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3-16

Lockout Protection

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2-10

Locks

Door

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2-8

Lockout Protection

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2-10

Power Door

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2-9

Rear Door Security Locks

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2-9

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance

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6-13

Loss of Control

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4-14

Low Coolant Warning Light

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3-30