Chevrolet 1997 Cavalier Owner's Manual page 69

Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it's an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves
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so
don't do it.
When you park your Chevrolet and open the driver's
door, you'll hear a chime reminding you to remove your
key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do
this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will
your ignition. If you have an automatic transaxle, taking
your key out also locks your transaxle. And remember
to lock the doors.
Passlock
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Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it's best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your key? What if you
have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
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Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
Lock the glove box.
or glove box.
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Lock all the doors except the driver's.
Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock
theft-deterrent system.
Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is
armed once the key is removed from the ignition. Passlock
enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a
valid key. If a correct key is not used, fuel is disabled.
During normal operation, the THEFT SYSTEM light
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will go off after the engine is started. If the engine stalls
and the
THEFT SYSTEM
light flashes, wait until the
light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine.
Remember to release the key from the START position
as soon as the engine starts. If you are dnving and the
THEFT SYSTEM light comes on, you will be able to
restart the engine if you turn the engine off. However,
your Passlock system is not working properly and must
be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected
by Passlock at this time. You may also want to check the
fuses (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index).
See your Chevrolet dealer for service.
If the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine
is running, a problem has been detected and the system
may need service. See your dealer for service.
In an emergency, call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance
Center at 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872).
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