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Chevrolet 2005 Cavalier manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Chevrolet 2005 Cavalier Owner's Manual (354 pages)
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Chevrolet
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| Size: 2.38 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
How to Use this Manual
2
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
8
Manual Seats
8
Reclining Seatbacks
10
Head Restraints
11
Easy Entry Seat
12
Seatback Latches
12
Rear Seats
13
Rear Seat Operation
13
Safety Belts
14
Why Safety Belts Work
15
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
18
Driver Position
19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
19
Four Door Models
25
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
25
Rear Seat Passengers
26
Right Front Passenger Position
26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
26
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
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
How Does an Airbag Restrain
58
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
58
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
59
Restraint System Check
61
Checking Your Restraint Systems
61
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
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
Battery Replacement
68
Doors and Locks
70
Door Locks
70
Power Door Locks
71
Rear Door Security Locks
71
Lockout Protection
72
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
73
Remote Trunk Release
73
Windows
74
Sun Visors
75
Theft-Deterrent Systems
76
Content Theft-Deterrent
76
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
77
How to Turn off the System Alarm
77
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
78
Ignition Positions
78
New Vehicle Break-In
78
Automatic Transaxle
80
Starting Your Engine
80
Engine Coolant Heater
81
Manual Transaxle
81
Automatic Transaxle Operation
82
Manual Transaxle Operation
85
Shift Speeds
86
Parking Brake
87
Shifting into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)
88
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
89
Torque Lock
89
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)
90
Shifting out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)
90
Engine Exhaust
91
Parking over Things that Burn
91
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
92
Mirrors
93
Manual Rearview Mirror
93
Outside Remote Control Mirror
93
Outside Breakaway Mirror
94
Outside Convex Mirror
94
Onstar System
95
Storage Areas
97
Sunroof
97
Center Console Storage Area
97
Convenience Net
97
Instrument Panel
99
Section 3 Instrument Panel
100
Instrument Panel Overview
102
Tilt Wheel
104
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
105
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
106
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
106
Windshield Wipers
107
Cruise Control
108
Windshield Washer
108
Daytime Running Lamps
111
Exterior Lamps
111
Headlamps on Reminder
111
Fog Lamps
113
Instrument Panel Brightness
113
Accessory Power Outlets
114
Battery Run-Down Protection
114
Entry Lighting
114
Front Reading Lamps
114
Map Lamps
114
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
115
Climate Control System
116
Climate Controls
116
Defogging and Defrosting
117
Outlet Adjustment
118
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
119
Instrument Panel Cluster
120
Speedometer and Odometer
121
Trip Odometer
121
Airbag Readiness Light
122
Safety Belt Reminder Light
122
Charging System Light
123
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
125
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
126
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
127
Enhanced Traction System Active Light
127
If the Light Is Flashing
129
If the Light Is on Steady
130
Oil Pressure Light
131
Check Gages Warning Light
132
Highbeam on Light
132
Fuel Gage
133
Service Vehicle Soon Light
133
Audio System(S)
134
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)
134
Setting the Time for Radios Without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
134
AM-FM Radio
135
Setting Preset Stations
136
Radio with CD (Base Level)
137
Finding a Station
138
Radio Messages
139
Playing a CD
140
Radio with CD (up Level)
142
Playing the Radio
143
Rds and XM
145
Rds Messages
146
Radio with CD (MP3)
152
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
155
Using an Mp3 CD
162
Personal Choice Radio Controls
167
Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non RDS Radios)
167
Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios)
167
Care of Your CD Player
168
Care of Your Cds
168
Radio Reception
168
Chime Level Adjustment
169
Fixed Mast Antenna
169
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
169
Section 4 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
Power Steering
180
Steering in Emergencies
181
Off-Road Recovery
182
Passing
182
Loss of Control
184
Driving at Night
185
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
186
Driving through Deep Standing Water
188
Driving through Flowing Water
188
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
188
City Driving
189
Freeway Driving
190
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
191
Highway Hypnosis
192
Hill and Mountain Roads
192
Winter Driving
194
Driving on Snow or Ice
195
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
196
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
Dinghy Towing
206
Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transaxle)
207
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
208
Weight of the Trailer
208
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
209
Driving with a Trailer
210
Safety Chains
210
Trailer Brakes
210
Following Distance
211
Making Turns
211
Driving on Grades
212
Parking on Hills
212
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
212
Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle)
213
Section 5 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
Service and Appearance Care
224
Checking Things under the Hood
224
Hood Release
224
Engine Compartment Overview
226
Engine Oil
227
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
228
When to Add Engine Oil
228
Engine Oil Additives
230
When to Change Engine Oil
230
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
231
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
232
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
233
Hydraulic Clutch
233
Manual Transaxle Fluid
233
Engine Coolant
234
What to Use
235
Checking Coolant
236
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
237
Engine Overheating
237
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
238
Cooling System
239
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
240
Power Steering Fluid
244
Windshield Washer Fluid
245
Brake Fluid
246
Brakes
246
Brake Wear
248
Replacing Brake System Parts
249
Battery
250
Vehicle Storage
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
Used Replacement Wheels
273
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
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
287
Using Cleaner on Fabric
287
Care of Safety Belts
288
Glass Surfaces
288
Instrument Panel
288
Interior Plastic Components
288
Vinyl
288
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
289
Finish Care
289
Washing Your Vehicle
289
Weatherstrips
289
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
290
Windshield and Wiper Blades
290
Sheet Metal Damage
291
Finish Damage
291
Chemical Paint Spotting
292
Underbody Maintenance
292
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
292
Tires
291
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
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
301
Introduction
302
Maintenance Requirements
302
Maintenance Schedule
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
At each Fuel Fill
318
At Least Once a Month
318
At Least Twice a Year
318
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
318
At Least Once a Year
319
Starter Switch Check
320
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
321
Underbody Flushing Service
321
Engine Cooling System Inspection
322
Exhaust System Inspection
322
Fuel System Inspection
322
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
322
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal 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
Section 7 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
Canadian Roadside Assistance
335
Scheduling Service Appointments
335
Transportation Options
336
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
337
Additional Program Information
337
Reporting Safety Defects
338
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
338
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
339
Service Manuals
339
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
339
Service Publications Ordering Information
339
Current and Past Model Order Forms
340
Service Bulletins
340
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