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Chevrolet Bravada 2004 Owner's Manual (352 pages)
General Motors 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner Manual
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Chevrolet
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 4.05 MB
Table of Contents
M 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner Manual
1
Table of Contents
1
How to Use this Manual
2
Vehicle Symbols
4
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
Why Safety Belts Work
15
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
19
Driver Position
20
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
22
Four Door Models
22
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
28
Right Front Passenger Position
28
Rear Seat Passengers
29
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
32
Safety Belt Extender
34
Child Restraints
35
Older Children
35
Infants and Young Children
37
Child Restraint Systems
40
Where to Put the Restraint
43
Top Strap
44
Top Strap Anchor Location
45
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
48
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
50
Air Bag Systems
53
Where Are the Air Bags
56
When Should an Air Bag Inflate
58
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate
59
How Does an Air Bag Restrain
60
Restraint System Check
62
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
62
Checking Your Restraint Systems
62
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
63
Features and Controls
65
Keys
66
Remote Keyless Entry System
67
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
68
Battery Replacement
70
Doors and Locks
71
Door Locks
71
Power Door Locks
72
Rear Door Security Locks
73
Canceling the Rear Door Security Lock
73
Using the Rear Door Security Lock
73
Lockout Protection
74
Leaving Your Vehicle
74
Remote Trunk Release
75
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
75
Windows
76
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit
76
Power Windows
77
Sun Visors
77
Express-Down Window
77
Theft-Deterrent Systems
78
Disarming the System
78
Content Theft-Deterrent
78
How the System Alarm Is Activated
78
How to Turn off the System Alarm
79
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
79
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
80
Ignition Positions
80
New Vehicle Break-In
80
Manual Transaxle
82
Engine Coolant Heater
83
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
84
Automatic Transaxle Operation
84
Forward Gears
86
Manual Transaxle Operation
87
Shift Speeds
88
Parking Brake
89
Automatic Transaxle
90
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
90
Parking Your Vehicle
91
Torque Lock
91
Shifting out of Park (P)
91
Engine Exhaust
92
Parking over Things that Burn
92
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
93
Mirrors
94
Manual Rearview Mirror
94
Outside Remote Control Mirror
94
Outside Breakaway Mirror
95
Outside Convex Mirror
95
Onstar System
96
Storage Areas
97
Virtual Advisor
97
Sunroof
98
Center Console Storage Area
98
Convenience Net
98
Section 3 Instrument Panel
99
Instrument Panel
99
Instrument Panel Overview
100
Hazard Warning Flashers
102
Other Warning Devices
103
Tilt Wheel
103
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
104
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
104
Cruise Control
105
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
105
Windshield Wipers
108
Windshield Washers
109
Exterior Lamps
109
Lamps on Reminder
110
Daytime Running Lamps
110
Fog Lamps
111
Front Reading Lamps
112
Accessory Power Outlets
113
Battery Run-Down Protection
113
Climate Controls
114
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
114
Climate Control System
114
Defogging and Defrosting
116
Rear Window Defogger
117
Outlet Adjustment
117
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
118
Instrument Panel Cluster
119
Speedometer and Odometer
120
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
119
Trip Odometer
120
Air Bag Readiness Light
121
Safety Belt Reminder Light
121
Charging System Light
122
Brake System Warning Light
123
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
124
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
125
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
126
Enhanced Traction System Active Light
126
Low Coolant Warning Light
127
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
127
Maintenance Schedule
127
If the Light Is Flashing
128
If the Light Is on Steady
129
Oil Pressure Light
130
Check Gages Warning Light
131
Passlock Warning Light
131
Fuel Gage
132
Service Vehicle Soon Light
132
Audio System(S)
133
Setting the Time for Radios Without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
133
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)
134
AM-FM Radio
134
Finding a Station
135
Setting Preset Stations
135
Radio Messages
136
Radio with CD (Base Level)
137
Playing a CD
139
Radio with CD (up Level)
141
Playing the Radio
142
Rds and XM
144
Rds Messages
144
Radio with CD (MP3)
150
Using an Mp3 CD
159
Personal Choice Radio Controls
164
Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non RDS Radios)
165
Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios)
165
Understanding Radio Reception
165
Fm Stereo
165
Care of Your CD Player
166
Care of Your Cds
166
Chime Level Adjustment
166
Fixed Mast Antenna
166
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States)
166
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
167
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
168
Defensive Driving
168
Drunken Driving
168
Control of a Vehicle
171
Braking
171
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
172
Braking in Emergencies
173
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
174
Steering
175
Power Steering
175
Steering Tips
175
Steering in Emergencies
176
Off-Road Recovery
177
Passing
178
Loss of Control
179
Driving at Night
180
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
182
Driving through Deep Standing Water
184
Driving through Flowing Water
184
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
184
City Driving
185
Freeway Driving
186
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
187
Highway Hypnosis
188
Hill and Mountain Roads
188
Winter Driving
190
Driving on Snow or Ice
191
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
192
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
194
Towing
195
Towing Your Vehicle
195
Recreational Vehicle Towing
195
Dinghy Towing
196
Dolly Towing
196
Loading Your Vehicle
197
Loading Your Vehicle
199
Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transaxle)
203
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
204
Weight of the Trailer
204
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
205
Driving with a Trailer
206
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
206
Trailer Brakes
206
Following Distance
207
Making Turns
207
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
207
Driving on Grades
208
Parking on Hills
208
Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle)
209
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
209
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
209
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
211
Service
213
Doing Your Own Service Work
213
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
214
Fuel
214
Gasoline Octane
214
Gasoline Specifications
215
California Fuel
215
Additives
216
Fuels in Foreign Countries
216
Filling Your Tank
217
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
219
Service and Appearance Care
220
Checking Things under the Hood
220
Hood Release
220
Engine Compartment Overview
222
Engine Oil
223
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
224
When to Add Engine Oil
224
Engine Oil Additives
226
When to Change Engine Oil
226
What to Do with Used Oil
227
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
227
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
228
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
229
Hydraulic Clutch
229
Manual Transaxle Fluid
229
Engine Coolant
230
How to Check and Add Fluid
230
When to Check and What to Use
230
What to Use
231
Checking Coolant
232
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
233
Engine Overheating
233
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
233
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
234
Cooling System
235
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
237
Power Steering Fluid
240
Windshield Washer Fluid
241
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
241
Brakes
242
What to Use
241
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
241
Adding Washer Fluid
242
Brake Fluid
242
Brake Wear
244
Replacing Brake System Parts
245
Battery
246
Jump Starting
246
Vehicle Storage
246
Bulb Replacement
251
Halogen Bulbs
251
Headlamps
251
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
253
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps
254
Back-Up Lamps
254
Replacement Bulbs
254
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
255
Tires
256
Tire Size
260
Tire Terminology and Definitions
260
Inflation - Tire Pressure
263
How to Check
264
When to Check
264
Tire Inspection and Rotation
264
When It Is Time for New Tires
265
Buying New Tires
266
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
267
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
268
Wheel Replacement
268
Used Replacement Wheels
269
Tire Chains
270
If a Tire Goes Flat
271
Changing a Flat Tire
272
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
273
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
280
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
281
Compact Spare Tire
282
Appearance Care
282
Using Cleaner on Fabric
283
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
283
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
284
Cleaning Vinyl
284
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
284
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
285
Care of Safety Belts
285
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
285
Weatherstrips
285
Washing Your Vehicle
285
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades
286
Finish Damage
287
Sheet Metal Damage
287
Finish Care
286
Cleaning Tires
287
Chemical Paint Spotting
288
Underbody Maintenance
288
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
288
Vehicle Identification
289
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
289
Service Parts Identification Label
290
Electrical System
290
Add-On Electrical Equipment
290
Headlamp Wiring
290
Windshield Wiper Fuses
291
Power Windows and Other Power Options
291
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
291
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
292
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
294
Capacities and Specifications
295
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
296
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
297
Introduction
298
Maintenance Requirements
298
Maintenance Schedule
298
Your Vehicle and the Environment
298
How this Section Is Organized
299
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
300
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
300
Selecting the Right Schedule
301
Short Trip/City Intervals
301
Short Trip/City Definition
301
Long Trip/Highway Definition
302
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
302
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
309
Engine Oil Level Check
314
At each Fuel Fill
314
At Least Once a Month
314
Tire Inflation Check
314
At Least Twice a Year
314
Cassette Tape Player Service
314
Engine Coolant Level Check
314
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
314
At Least Once a Year
315
Automatic Transaxle Inspection
315
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
315
Weatherstrip Lubrication
315
Body Lubrication Service
315
Starter Switch Check
316
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
317
Underbody Flushing Service
318
Engine Cooling System Inspection
319
Exhaust System Inspection
319
Fuel System Inspection
319
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
319
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
319
Throttle System Inspection
319
Brake System Inspection
320
Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection
320
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
321
Part E: Maintenance Record
323
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
325
Customer Assistance and Information
326
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
326
Online Owner Center
327
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
328
Customer Assistance Offices
328
Canada – Customer Assistance
328
United States – Customer Assistance
328
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
329
Roadside Assistance Program
330
Security While You Travel
330
Courtesy Transportation
331
Canadian Roadside Assistance
331
Plan Ahead When Possible
331
Additional Program Information
332
Transportation Options
332
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records
333
Reporting Safety Defects
334
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
334
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
335
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
335
Service Manuals
335
Service Publications Ordering Information
335
Current and Past Model Order Forms
336
Service Bulletins
336
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