Chevrolet 2005 Cavalier Specifications

Seats and Restraint Systems... 1-1Front Seats... 1-2Rear Seats...

Reclining SeatbacksTo adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on theoutboard side of the seat and move the seatbackto where you want it. Release t

Audio System(s) ...3-36Setting the Time for Radios without RadioData Systems (RDS) ...

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Instrument Panel Overview3-4

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:A. Fog Lamp Button. See Fog Lamps on page 3-15.B. Instrument Panel Brightness Control.

Hazard Warning FlashersYour hazard warning flashers let you warn others. Theyalso let police know you have a problem. Your frontand rear turn signal la

The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel islocated on the left side of the steering column.To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and pull the

Turn and Lane-Change SignalsThe turn signal has two upward (for right) and twodownward (for left) positions. These positions allow youto signal a turn

Windshield WipersUse the lever located on the right side of the steeringwheel to operate the windshield wipers.9 OFF: Move the lever to OFF to turn of

Windshield WasherTo wash your windshield, pull the lever with the wipersymbol on it toward you one time. When you release thelever, the washers will s

Setting Cruise Control{CAUTION:If you leave your cruise control on when youare not using cruise, you might hit a buttonand go into cruise when you do

{CAUTION:Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicleis in motion can be dangerous. Even if youbuckle up, your safety belts can not do theirjob wh

Reducing Speed While Using CruiseControlThere are two ways to reduce your speed while usingcruise control:• Push in the button at the end of the lever

Exterior LampsThe exterior lamp band on the turn signal/multifunctionlever controls the exterior lamps.The exterior lamp band has three positions:OFF:

The DRL system will make your low-beam headlampscome on at a reduced brightness in daylight whenthe following conditions are met:• The ignition is on.

Fog LampsIf your vehicle has this feature, use your fog lamps forbetter visibility in foggy or misty conditions.The button for your foglamps is locate

Entry LightingWhen you open either a front door or a rear door, thelamps inside your vehicle will go on. In addition, ifyour vehicle is equipped with

To use the outlet, remove the cover. When not in use,always cover the outlet with the protective cap.Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on forextend

Climate ControlsClimate Control SystemWith this system you can control the heating, coolingand ventilation for your vehicle.OperationTo change the cur

#(Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn theair-conditioning system on or off. When this buttonis pressed, an indicator light above the button w

0(Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to thewindshield, with some air directed to the side windowoutlets and the floor outlets. When you select

Warning Lights, Gages, andIndicatorsThis part describes the warning lights and gages thatmay be on your vehicle. The pictures will help youlocate them

Seatback LatchesIf your vehicle is a two-door model, the front seatbackfolds forward to let people get into the back seat.To fold a front seatbackforw

Instrument Panel ClusterYour instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know howfast you a

Speedometer and OdometerYour speedometer lets you see your speed in bothmiles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).Your odometer shows how fa

Safety Belt Reminder LightWhen the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime willcome on for several seconds to remind people tofasten their safety belts

{CAUTION:If the airbag readiness light stays on after youstart your vehicle, it means the airbag systemmay not be working properly. The airbags inyour

Up-Shift LightIf you have a manualtransaxle you have thislight. This light comes onwhen you need to shiftto the next higher gear.See Manual Transaxle

If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off theroad and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal isharder to push. Or, the pedal may go

Enhanced Traction System WarningLightIf your vehicle is equipped with the Enhanced TractionSystem (ETS), this warning light should come onbriefly as yo

Enhanced Traction System ActiveLightWhen your Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheelspin, this light will come on. Slippery road conditionsmay exi

Low Coolant Warning LightThis light comes onbriefly when you turnyour ignition on.If this light comes on and stays on, the coolant level inyour vehicle

Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with thislight on, after awhile, your emission controlsmay not work as well, your fuel economy may notbe as g

Rear SeatsRear Seat OperationFolding the SeatbackTo fold the seatback, do the following:1. Pull the release strapslocated in the trunk.The right strap

If the Light Is On SteadyYou also may be able to correct the emission systemmalfunction by considering the following:Did you recently put fuel into yo

Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD(on-board diagnostic) system determines that criticalemission control systems have not been compl

Passlock®Warning LightThis light will come on briefly when you turn the keyto START.If the light flashes, the Passlock®system has entered atamper mode.

Service Vehicle Soon LightThis light will come onbriefly when you turn onthe ignition.It will stay on or come on if it detects a problem on thevehicle.

Audio System(s)Notice: Before adding any sound equipment toyour vehicle, like a tape player, CB radio, mobiletelephone, or two-way radio, make sure th

AM-FM RadioPlaying the RadioPWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system onand off.VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or todecrease the volum

Setting Preset StationsUp to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) can beprogrammed on the six numbered pushbuttons, byperforming the following s

To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controlsto the middle position, first end out of audio modeby pressing another button, causing the radio

Finding a StationAM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1,FM2, and AM. The display will show the selection.TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio

To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controlsto the middle position, first end out of audio modeby pressing another button, causing the radio

Safety BeltsSafety Belts: They Are for EveryoneThis part of the manual tells you how to use safetybelts properly. It also tells you some things you sh

Playing a CDInsert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. Theplayer will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. CDwill appear on the display.

6 RPT (Repeat): Press this pushbutton once to hear atrack over again. RPT will appear on the display. Thecurrent track will continue to repeat. Press

Radio with CD (Up Level)Radio Data System (RDS)The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).RDS features are available for use only on FM stationsth

Playing the RadioPWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system onand off.VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or todecrease the volume.DISPL (Di

q PSCAN r (Preset Scan): Press and hold eitherarrow for more than two seconds. SCAN will appear onthe display and you will hear a beep. The radio will

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the rightand the left speakers, push and release the AUDIOknob until BAL app

BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequencyallows the radio to switch to a stronger station with thesame program type. To turn alternate frequency

TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, thetuned station broadcasts traffic announcementsand when a traffic announcement comes on the tunedrad

XM™ Radio MessagesRadio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredXL (Explicit LanguageChannels)XL on the radio display,after the channel name,indicates

XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)Radio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredNo Info Song/Program Title notavailableNo song title information is available

You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do havea crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one.A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can

Playing a CDInsert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. Theplayer will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. Ifyou want to insert a CD wit

6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear thetracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ONwill appear on the display. RDM T and the trac

Radio with CD (MP3)Radio Data System (RDS)The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).RDS features are available for use only on FM stationsthat br

Playing the RadioPWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system onand off.VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or todecrease the volume.DISPL (Di

o PSCAN p (Preset Scan): Press and hold eitherarrow for more than two seconds. SCAN will appear onthe display and the radio will produce one beep. The

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the rightand the left speakers, push and release the AUDIOknob until BAL app

BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequencyallows the radio to switch to a stronger station with thesame program type. To turn alternate frequency

TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, thetuned station broadcasts traffic announcementsand when a traffic announcement comes on the tunedrad

XM™ Radio MessagesRadio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredXL (Explicit LanguageChannels)XL on the radio display,after the channel name,indicates

XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)Radio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredNo Info Song/Program Title notavailableNo song title information is available

Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The riderdoes not stop.1-10

Playing a CDInsert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. Theplayer will pull it in, and READING will appear onthe display. The CD should begin pl

4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton toadvance quickly within a track. Press and hold thispushbutton for less than two seconds to advance a

Using an MP3 CDMP3 FormatThis MP3 player will accept MP3 files that were recordedon an up to 700 MB CD-R CD. The files can berecorded with the following

Order of PlayTracks will be played in the following order:• Play will begin from the first track in the first playlistand will continue sequentially thr

If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in theplayer it will stay in the player. When the ignition or radiois turned on, the CD will start to

6 RDM (Random): To random the tracks in the currentfolder or playlist, press and release this pushbutton.FLDR RDM will appear on the display. Once all

INFO (Information): INFO will appear on the displaywhenever a current track has ID3 tag information. Pressthis button to display the artist name and a

Personal Choice Radio ControlsThis feature enables two drivers to store and recallpersonal settings for radio presets, last tuned station,volume, tone

Radio ReceptionAMThe range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,especially at night. The longer range can causestation frequencies to interfere

Fixed Mast AntennaThe fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washeswithout being damaged. If the mast should everbecome slightly bent, straighten it

The person keeps going until stopped by something. Ina real vehicle, it could be the windshield...or the instrument panel...1-11

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Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2Defensive Driving ...4-2Drunken Driving ...

Your Driving, the Road, andYour VehicleDefensive DrivingThe best advice anyone can give about driving is:Drive defensively.Please start with a very im

Police records show that almost half of all motorvehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases,these deaths are the result of someone who wasd

It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, ifthe same person drank three double martinis (3 ouncesor 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour,

{CAUTION:Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, andjudgment can be affected by even a smallamount of al

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drivein spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavybraking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This i

Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slamon the brakes and continue braking. Here

Using Anti-LockDo not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedaldown firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may feela slight brake pedal pulsation

This light will come on when your Enhanced TractionSystem is limiting wheel spin. See Enhanced TractionSystem Active Light on page 3-29.You may feel o

or the safety belts!With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance,and your strongest bon

SteeringPower SteeringIf you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning, you can steer butit will take much m

Steering in EmergenciesThere are times when steering can be more effective thanbraking. For example, you come over a hill and find atruck stopped in yo

Off-Road RecoveryYou may find that your right wheels have dropped off theedge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving.If the level of the shou

• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want topass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For onething, following too closely reduces your area ofv

Loss of ControlLet us review what driving experts say about whathappens when the three control systems — brakes,steering, and acceleration — do not ha

If you have the anti-lock braking system, remember: Ithelps avoid only the braking skid. If you do not haveanti-lock, then in a braking skid, where th

What you do in the daytime can also affect your nightvision. For example, if you spend the day in brightsunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your

The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if yourwindshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavyrain can make it harder to see road signs

HydroplaningHydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build upunder your tires that they can actually ride on thewater. This can happen if the road

City DrivingOne of the biggest problems with city streets is theamount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out forwhat the other drivers are do

Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far fromhome, why should I wear safety belts?A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in anaccide

Freeway DrivingMile for mile, freeways — also called thruways, parkways,expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are thesafest of all roads. But the

When you want to leave the freeway, move to theproper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, donot, under any circumstances, stop and back up. D

Highway HypnosisIs there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis?Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call ithighway hypnosis, lack

If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you areplanning to visit there, here are some tips that can makeyour trips safer and more enjoyable.• K

Winter DrivingHere are some tips for winter driving:• Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.• You may want to put winter emergency supplies inyou

Driving on Snow or IceMost of the time, those places where your tires meetthe road probably have good traction.However, if there is snow or ice betwee

Unless you have the anti-lock braking system, you willwant to brake very gently, too. If you do have anti-lock,see Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on pag

• Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you.If you have no blankets or extra clothing, makebody insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags

Then, shut the engine off and close the window almostall the way to preserve the heat. Start the engineagain and repeat this only when you feel really

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It OutFirst, turn your steering wheel left and right. Thatwill clear the area around your front wheels. Then shiftback and

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem are registeredtrademarks; and the name CAVALIER is a trademarkof General Motors Corp

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.If the belt is not long enough, see Safet

Tire and Loading Information LabelA vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label isattached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar). Withthe d

5. Determine the combined weight of luggage andcargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weightmay not safely exceed the available cargoand luggage load

Item Description TotalAVehicle Capacity Weightfor Example 2 =1,000 lbs (453 kg)BSubtract OccupantWeight 150 lbs(68 kg) × 5 =750 lbs (340 kg)CAvailable

Certification LabelThe Certification label, found on the rear edge of thedriver’s door, tells you the gross weight capacity of yourvehicle, called the G

If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases,tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fastas the vehicle goes. If you have to sto

TowingTowing Your VehicleConsult your dealer or a professional towing service ifyou need to have your disabled vehicle towed. SeeRoadside Assistance P

Dinghy TowingYou may dinghy tow your vehicle from the front followingthese steps:1. Set the parking brake.2. Turn the ignition key to OFF to unlock th

Dolly TowingYour vehicle cannot be dolly towed, but can be dinghytowed. See “Dinghy Towing” earlier in this section.Notice: Dolly towing your vehicle

Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle,wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harderagainst the drag of the added weight. The en

You can ask your dealer for our trailering information oradvice, or you can write us at:Chevrolet Motor DivisionCustomer Assistance CenterP.O. Box 331

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearlyas much protection this way.{CAUTION:You can be seriously hurt if

Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s TiresBe sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limitfor cold tires. You will find these numbers on theTire-L

Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts andattachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps,tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer

Turn Signals When Towing a TrailerWhen you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need adifferent turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Checkwith your deal

3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release theregular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply yourparkin

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Service ...5-3Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4Adding Equipment to the

Removing the Flat Tire and Installing theSpare Tire ...5-65Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...

ServiceYour dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you tobe happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealerfor all your service needs. You will ge

Doing Your Own Service WorkIf you want to do some of your own service work, youwill want to use the proper service manual. It tellsyou much more about

Adding Equipment to the Outsideof Your VehicleThings you might add to the outside of your vehiclecan affect the airflow around it. This may causewind n

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured if your belt isbuckled in the wrong place l

AdditivesTo provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United Statesare now required to contain additives that will helpprevent engine and fuel system

Filling Your Tank{CAUTION:Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire cancause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to youand others, read and follow al

{CAUTION:If you spill fuel and then something ignites it,you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray outon you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.This

Filling a Portable Fuel Container{CAUTION:Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inyour vehicle. Static electricity discharge fromthe contain

Checking Things Underthe Hood{CAUTION:An electric fan under the hood can start upand injure you even when the engine is notrunning. Keep hands, clothi

2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift up on thesecondary hood release lever. The secondary hoodrelease lever is located near the front cente

Engine Compartment OverviewWhen you open the hood on the engine, you will see the following:5-12

A. Coolant Surge Tank. See Cooling System onpage 5-25.B. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”under Engine Oil on page 5-13.C. Engine Oil Fil

The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 forthe location of the engine oil dipstick.1. Turn off th

• SAE 5W-30As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is bestfor your vehicle.These numbers on an oil container show itsviscosity, or thickness. Do no

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It shouldbe worn over the shoulder at all times.{CAUTION:You can be seriously i

Notice: Use only engine oil identified as meetingGM Standard GM6094M and showing the AmericanPetroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Enginesstarburst

Your vehicle has a unique oil filter element. Wheninstalling the filter cap do not exceed 18 lb ft (25 Y).Inspect the condition of the O-ring and replac

How to Inspect the EngineAir Cleaner/FilterTo inspect the air cleaner/filter remove the filter fromthe vehicle and lightly shake the filter to releaseloo

Automatic Transaxle FluidIt is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level.A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss.If a leak occurs

When to Check and What to UseRefer to the MaintenanceSchedule to determinehow often you shouldcheck the fluid level in yourmaster cylinder reservoirand

What to UseUse a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water andone-half DEX-COOL®coolant which will not damagealuminum parts. If you use this coolant

Checking CoolantThe surge tank is locatedin the engine compartmenton the passenger’s sideof the vehicle. See EngineCompartment Overviewon page 5-12 fo

{CAUTION:You can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,and it will burn if the engine parts are hotenoug

If No Steam Is Coming From YourEngineAn overheat warning, along with a low coolant light, canindicate a serious problem. See Low Coolant WarningLight

Cooling SystemWhen you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is whatyou will see:A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure CapB. Electric Engine Cooling

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is twisted across the body.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt.In a crash, you would not ha

{CAUTION:Heater and radiator hoses, and other engineparts, can be very hot. Do not touch them.If you do, you can be burned.Do not run the engine if th

If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolantas follows:{CAUTION:Steam and scalding liquids from a hot coolingsystem can blow out and burn y

{CAUTION:You can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycoland it will burn if the engine parts are hotenough

3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture,to the hash mark on the label. Wait about fiveminutes, then check to see if the level is belowth

Power Steering FluidThe power steering fluidreservoir is located towardthe front of the enginecompartment on thedriver’s side of the vehicle.See Engine

Windshield Washer FluidWhat to UseWhen you need windshield washer fluid, be sure toread the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If youwill be opera

BrakesBrake FluidYour brake master cylinderreservoir is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. SeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12for the location of ther

What to AddWhen you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brakefluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed containeronly. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and L

Brake WearYour vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drumbrakes.Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that makea high-pitched warning sound w

Brake Pedal TravelSee your dealer if the brake pedal does not return tonormal height, or if there is a rapid increase inpedal travel. This could be a

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way.Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of t

BatteryYour vehicle has a maintenance free battery. Whenit is time for a new battery, get one that has thereplacement number shown on the original bat

Jump StartingIf your battery has run down, you may want to useanother vehicle and some jumper cables to start yourvehicle. Be sure to use the followin

Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessorieson during the jump starting procedure, they couldbe damaged. The repairs would not be coveredby yo

{CAUTION:Fans or other moving engine parts can injureyou badly. Keep your hands away from movingparts once the engine is running.5. Check that the jum

9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable atleast 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery,but not near engine parts that move. The elect

To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles,do the following:1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from thevehicle that had the dead batte

HeadlampsTo replace a headlamp bulb, do the following:1. Remove the plastic fasteners from the shield.Use a tool to pry up the center of the fastener.

4. Remove the coverby turning itcounterclockwise.5. Disconnect the bulbbase from the socketby lifting the plasticlocking tab.6. Remove the black colla

Front Turn Signal and ParkingLampsTo replace a front turn signal or parking lamp bulb,do the following:1. Follow Steps 1 through 3 under Headlamps onp

2. Remove the taillamp bulb socket by turning itone-eighth of a turn counterclockwise.3. Pull the old bulb out of the socket.4. Push in a new bulb.5.

Safety Belt Use During PregnancySafety belts work for everyone, including pregnantwomen. Like all occupants, they are more likely to beseriously injur

Windshield Wiper BladeReplacementWindshield wiper blades should be inspected at leasttwice a year for wear or cracking. See “ScheduledMaintenance” for

TiresYour new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made bya leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questionsabout your tire warranty and where t

Tire Sidewall LabellingUseful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall.The examples below show a typical passenger vehicletire and a compa

(A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire ortemporary use tire has a tread life of approximately3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be drivenat

Tire SizeThe following illustration shows an example of a typicalpassenger vehicle tire size.(A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United Statesversion o

Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is locatedbetween the plies and the tread. Cords may be madefrom steel or other reinforcing materials.Bead:

Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions.Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of anasymmetrical tire that has a particular side that facesoutw

Inflation - Tire PressureTires need the correct amount of air pressure tooperate effectively.Notice: Do not let anyone tell you thatunder-inflation or o

How to CheckUse a good quality pocket-type gage to check tirepressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflatedsimply by looking at them. Ra

Do not include the compact spare tire in yourtire rotation.After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front andrear inflation pressures as shown on

Lap-Shoulder BeltAll rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. Hereis how to wear one properly.1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt acro

Buying New TiresTo find out what kind and size of tires your vehicleneeds, look at the tire and loading information label. Formore information about th

Uniform Tire Quality GradingQuality grades can be found where applicable on thetire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximumsection width. For exam

Temperature – A, B, CThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to the generationof heat and its ability

Each new wheel should have the same load-carryingcapacity, diameter, width, offset and be mountedthe same way as the one it replaces.If you need to re

Tire Chains{CAUTION:If your vehicle has P195/65R15 or P205/55R16size tires, don’t use tire chains, there’s notenough clearance.Tire chains used on a v

If a Tire Goes FlatIt’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving,especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goesout of a tire,

Changing a Flat TireIf a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on yourhazard warning flashers.{CAU

When you have a flat tire, use the following exampleas a guide to assist you in the placement of wheelblocks.The following information will tell you ho

2. Lift and remove the cover. See Compact SpareTire on page 5-71 for more information about thecompact spare tire.3. Turn the wing boltcounterclockwis

The tools you will be using next include the jack (A) andwheel wrench (B).Removing the Flat Tire andInstalling the Spare Tire1. Use the wheel wrench t

3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckleend of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.The lap part of the belt should be worn low

4. Locate the notch that is near each wheel well in theframe which the jack head fits in. The front notch is9 inches (23 cm) back from the front wheel

6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handleclockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off theground so there is enough room for the compactspare tire

9. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mountingsurface.{CAUTION:Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. Ifyou do, the nuts might come loose. Y

{CAUTION:Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightenedwheel nuts can cause the wheel to come looseand even come off. This could lead to anaccident. Be

Storing a Flat or Spare Tireand Tools{CAUTION:Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment inthe passenger compartment of the vehiclecould cause injury.

The compact spare tire is for temporary use only.Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire assoon as you can. See Compact Spare Tire onpage

Appearance CareCleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic.Other cleaning products can burst into flames if a matchis struck near them or if the

Most stains can be removed with club soda water.To clean, use the following instructions:1. For liquids: blot with a clean, soft, white cloth.For soli

VinylUse warm water and a clean cloth.• Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt.This may have to be done more than once.• Things like tar, asphalt

WeatherstripsSilicone grease on weatherstrips will make them lastlonger, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Applysilicone grease with a clean cloth

The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or acrash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out ofthe retractor.{CAUTION:You can be seriously hurt

Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and othersalts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, birddroppings, chemicals from industrial ch

Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels, butavoid any painted surface of the wheel, and buff offimmediately after application.Notice: If you dr

Underbody MaintenanceChemicals used for ice and snow removal and dustcontrol can collect on the underbody. If these are notremoved, corrosion and rust

Description UsageSwirl Remover PolishRemoves swirl marks, finescratches and other lightsurface contamination.Cleaner WaxRemoves light scratchesand prot

Service Parts Identification LabelYou will find this label on your spare tire cover. It is veryhelpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label,yo

Windshield Wiper FusesThe windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuitbreaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavysnow or ice, the wipe

Instrument Panel Fuse BlockThe instrument panel fuse block is located on the driver’sside of the instrument panel. To open, push the tab onthe access

Fuses UsageCRUISE Cruise Control Module/SwitchABS Anti-Lock Brake (Ignition)APO Accessory Power OutletRFA BATT Remote Keyless Entry SystemMIR/DLCPower

Engine Compartment Fuse BlockThe engine compartment fuse block is located on thedriver’s side of the vehicle. Lift off the cover to checkthe fuses. Se

Capacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Part D: Recommended Fluidsand Lubric

Safety Warnings and SymbolsThere are a number of safety cautions in this book. Weuse a box and the word CAUTION to tell about thingsthat could hurt yo

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides forChildren and Small AdultsRear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide addedsafety belt comfort for older children

Normal Maintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your GM dealer.Part G

Maintenance Schedule ...6-2Introduction ...6-2Maintenance Requireme

Maintenance ScheduleIntroductionImportant: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended.Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The

How This Section is OrganizedThis maintenance schedule is divided into five parts:“Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explainswhat to have done an

Part A: Scheduled MaintenanceServicesIn this part are scheduled maintenance services whichare to be performed at the mileage intervals specified.Using

Selecting the Right ScheduleFirst you will need to decide which of the two schedulesis right for your vehicle. Here is how to decide whichschedule to

Long Trip/Highway DefinitionFollow this scheduled maintenance only if none ofthe conditions from the Short Trip/City ScheduledMaintenance are true. Do

Footnotes† The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or theCalifornia Air Resources Board has determined that thefailure to perform this maintenance it

15,000 Miles (25 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.❑ Inspect engine air clea

33,000 Miles (55 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.36,000 Miles (60 000 km)❑

2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elasticcord must be under the belt. Then, place the guideover the belt, and insert the two edges of th

50,000 Miles (83 000 km)❑ Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if thevehicle is mainly driven under one or more ofthese conditions:− In heavy cit

63,000 Miles (105 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.66,000 Miles (110 000 km

81,000 Miles (135 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.84,000 Miles (140 000 km

100,000 Miles (166 000 km)❑ Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.❑ Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if thevehicle is mainly drive

Footnotes† The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or theCalifornia Air Resources Board has determined that thefailure to perform this maintenance it

30,000 Miles (50 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.❑ Lubricate chassis comp

52,500 Miles (87 500 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.❑ Lubricate chassis comp

90,000 Miles (150 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.❑ Lubricate chassis com

Part B: Owner Checks and ServicesListed in this part are owner checks and serviceswhich should be performed at the intervals specified tohelp ensure th

Wiper Blade CheckInspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replaceblade inserts that appear worn or damaged or thatstreak or miss areas of the windsh

4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt asdescribed in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-20.Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses theshoulder.

Starter Switch Check{CAUTION:When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, you or others could be injured.1

Ignition Transaxle Lock CheckWhile parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turnthe ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position.• With an auto

Part C: Periodic MaintenanceInspectionsListed in this part are inspections and services whichshould be performed at least twice a year (for instance,e

Brake System InspectionInspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines andhoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,chafing, etc. Inspect disc

Part D: Recommended Fluids andLubricantsFluids and lubricants identified below by name, partnumber or specification may be obtained from yourdealer.Usag

Usage Fluid/LubricantManualTransaxle ShiftLinkageChassis Lubricant (GM Part No.U.S. 12377985, in Canada88901242) or lubricant meetingrequirements of N

Part E: Maintenance RecordAfter the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service andany additiona

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Maintenance Record6-27

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Maintenance Record6-28

Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2Online Owner Center ...

Child RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicle’s safety belts.Q: What is the proper way to wear s

Customer Assistance andInformationCustomer Satisfaction ProcedureYour satisfaction and goodwill are important toyour dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally

The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court programadministered by the Council of Better BusinessBureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehi

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) UsersTo assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, orspeech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTY

Overseas — Customer AssistancePlease contact the local General Motors Business Unit.Mexico, Central America andCaribbean Islands/Countries(Except Puer

Roadside Assistance ProgramAs the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you areautomatically enrolled in the Chevrolet RoadsideAssistance program. This va

While we hope you never have the occasion to use ourservice, it is added security while traveling for youand your family. Remember, we are only a phon

Transportation OptionsWarranty service can generally be completed while youwait. However, if you are unable to wait, Chevrolethelps minimize your inco

Additional Program InformationCourtesy Transportation is available during theBumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but itis not part of the New V

To read this information, special equipment is neededand access to the vehicle or the device that storesthe data is required. GM will not access infor

Reporting Safety Defects to theCanadian GovernmentIf you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehiclehas a safety defect, you should immediately

{CAUTION:Never do this.Here two children are wearing the same belt.The belt can not properly spread the impactforces. In a crash, the two children can

Service BulletinsService Bulletins give technical service informationneeded to knowledgeably service General Motors carsand trucks. Each bulletin cont

AAccessory Power Outlets ... 3-16Additives, Fuel ... 5-6Add-On Electrical

Audio System(s) (cont.)Theft-Deterrent Feature ... 3-69Understanding Radio Reception ... 3-70XM™ Satell

Child Restraints (cont.)Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) ... 1-39Older Children ...

Customer Assistance Information (cont.)Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ... 7-11Reporting Safety Defects to the CanadianGovernment ...

Engine (cont.)Overheating ... 5-23Starting ... 2-18Enh

GasolineOctane ... 5-5Specifications ... 5-5GM Mobilit

JJump Starting ... 5-37KKeyless Entry System ... 2-3Keys ...

MMaintenance, Normal Replacement Parts ... 5-86Maintenance ScheduleAt Each Fuel Fill ... 6-18At Least O

OOdometer ... 3-23Odometer, Trip ... 3-23Off-Road Recov

{CAUTION:Never do this.Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part isbehind the child. If the child wears the

RRadios ... 3-36AM-FM Radio ... 3-37Care of Your CD P

Safety Belts (cont.)Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Childrenand Small Adults ... 1-24Rear Seat Passengers ...

Storage AreasCenter Console Storage Area ... 2-35Convenience Net ... 2-35Cupholder(s) ...

Traction (cont.)Enhanced Traction System (ETS)Warning Light ... 3-28TransaxleFluid, Automatic ...

Windshield Washer ... 3-10Fluid ... 5-31Windshield WiperB

Infants and Young ChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needs protection! This includesinfants and all other children. Neither the distancetraveled nor the ag

{CAUTION:Children who are up against, or very close to,any airbag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulderbelts of

Q: What are the different types of add-on childrestraints?A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by thevehicle’s owner, are available in four

{CAUTION:The body structure of a young child is quiteunlike that of an adult or older child, for whomthe safety belts are designed. A young child’ship

Vehicle Damage WarningsAlso, in this manual you will find these notices:Notice: These mean there is something that coulddamage your vehicle.A notice te

A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with theseating surface against the back of the infant. Theharness system holds the infant in place a

A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed toimprove the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Somebooster seats have a shoulder belt positi

When choosing a child restraint, be sure the childrestraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it willhave a label saying that it meets fe

Top StrapSome child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” Itcan help restrain the child restraint during a collision.For it to work, a top str

Anchor the top strap to an anchor point specified in TopStrap Anchor Location on page 1-38. Be sure to usean anchor point located on the same side of t

Lower Anchorages and Top Tethersfor Children (LATCH System)Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You will findanchors for the rear outside seating positio

A. Lower AnchorageB. Lower AnchorageIn order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, youneed a child restraint designed for that system.To assist you

Securing a Child Restraint Designedfor the LATCH System1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seatingposition you want to use, where the bottom of these

Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed.3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button ispositioned so you would be able to unbuckle thesa

4. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint,pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten thelap portion of the belt and feed the shou

These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:v

Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. Neverput a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here is why:{CAUTION:A child in a rear-facing ch

5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out ofthe retractor to set the lock.6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint,pull th

Airbag SystemYour vehicle has airbags — a frontal airbag for thedriver and another frontal airbag for the right frontpassenger. Your vehicle may also

CAUTION: (Continued)Frontal airbags for the driver and right frontpassenger are designed to deploy only inmoderate to severe frontal and near frontalc

{CAUTION:Anyone who is up against, or very close to,any airbag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulderbelts offer

Where Are the Airbags?The driver’s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel.The right front passenger’s airbag is in the instrumentpanel on the p

If your vehicle has one, the driver’s side impact airbagis in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door.If your vehicle has one, the passe

{CAUTION:If something is between an occupant and anairbag, the airbag might not inflate properly orit might force the object into that personcausing se

The frontal airbags (driver and right front passenger) arenot intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, rearimpacts, or in many side impacts becaus

Side impact airbags would not help you in many types ofcollisions, including frontal or near frontal collisions,rollovers, and rear impacts, primarily

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In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the

Servicing Your Airbag-EquippedVehicleAirbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.There are parts of the airbag system in several placesaround y

Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash{CAUTION:A crash can damage the restraint systems inyour vehicle. A damaged restraint system maynot prope

Keys ...2-2Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3Remote Keyless Entry Sy

Keys{CAUTION:Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. Theycould operate the power windows or othercontrols or

One key is used for theignition, the doors and allother locks.When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removesthe key tag from the key and gives it

At times you may notice a decrease in range. This isnormal for any remote keyless entry system. If thetransmitter does not work or if you have to stan

The following functions areavailable with the remotekeyless entry system:LOCK: Press this button to automatically lock all doors.In addition, if all d

Radio PersonalizationYour vehicle can store different radio preset stationsdepending on which keyless entry transmitter you use tounlock the doors. Th

To replace the battery in the transmitter:1. Use a coin or similar object to separate the bottomhalf from the top half of the transmitter.2. Remove th

Front Seats ...1-2Manual Seats ...1-2Reclining Seatbac

Doors and LocksDoor Locks{CAUTION:Unlocked doors can be dangerous.• Passengers — especially children — caneasily open the doors and fall out of amovin

Power Door LocksIf your vehicle has thisfeature, you can lock orunlock all the doorson your vehicle from thedriver’s or frontpassenger’s doorlock swit

Opening a Rear Door When theSecurity Lock is On1. Unlock the door from the inside.2. Then open the door from the outside.If you do not cancel the secu

Remote Trunk ReleasePress the remote trunk release button, located on thelower left side of the instrument panel, to releasethe trunk lid. The daytime

Windows{CAUTION:Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by the extreme heatan

Power WindowsThe switches are locatedon the center console. Onfour-door models, eachrear passenger door has acontrol switch for thatwindow. The powerw

Theft-Deterrent SystemsVehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrentfeatures, we know

How to Turn Off the System AlarmIf the system alarm is active, it can be deactivated by:• Pressing the LOCK or panic button on thetransmitter to turn

Starting and Operating YourVehicleNew Vehicle Break-InNotice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate“break-in.” But it will perform better in the lon

{CAUTION:On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the keyto LOCK will lock the steering column andresult in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle.This c

Front SeatsManual Seats{CAUTION:You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicleis moving. The sudden

Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle)The ignition key cannot beremoved from the ignitionunless the key releasebutton is used.To remove the key, turn t

Manual TransaxleThe shift lever should be in NEUTRAL and the parkingbrake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor andstart the engine. Your vehicle

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater1. Turn off the engine.2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Theelectrical cord is located in front of the

{CAUTION:It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if theshift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with theparking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.

NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does notconnect with the wheels. To restart when you arealready moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, useNEUT

Notice: Driving in SECOND (2) for more than25 miles (40 km) or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h)may damage the transaxle. Also, shifting intoSECOND (2)

SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up onthe accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2).Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you pres

Up-Shift LightIf you have a manualtransaxle, you have anup-shift light. This light willshow you when to shiftto the next higher gear forthe best fuel

To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedaldown. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can pressthe release button. Hold the release button

Leaving Your Vehicle With the EngineRunning{CAUTION:It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle withthe engine running. Your vehicle could movesuddenly

If your vehicle is not equipped with easy entry seats,your passenger seat adjuster looks like this. Slidethe lever located under the passenger’s seat

Shifting Out of Park (P) (AutomaticTransaxle)Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lockcontrol system which locks the shift lever in PARK (P)w

Parking Over Things That Burn{CAUTION:Things that can burn could touch hot exhaustparts under your vehicle and ignite. Do notpark over papers, leaves,

Running Your Engine While YouAre ParkedIt is better not to park with the engine running. But ifyou ever have to, here are some things to know.{CAUTION

MirrorsManual Rearview MirrorTo reduce glare from lamps behind you, move the levertoward you to the night position.Outside Remote Control MirrorAdjust

Outside Convex Mirror{CAUTION:A convex mirror can make things (like othervehicles) look farther away than they really are.If you cut too sharply into

If the outside mirror control lever is not operatingproperly, the control lever on the driver’s side mirror canbe reset by following these steps:1. Ro

Safe and Sound Plan•Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment• Emergency Services• Roadside Assistance• Stolen Vehicle Tracking• AccidentAssist• Remo

Storage AreasCupholder(s)There are two cupholders located at the front of thecenter console, in front of the shift lever. There are alsocupholders for

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Instrument Panel Overview .........3-4Hazard Warning Flashers .........3-6Other Warning Devices ...