User ManualTable of Contents2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual1Copyright General Motors Corp. 20012For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:3How to Use this Manual4Safety Warnings and Symbols4Vehicle Damage Warnings5Vehicle Symbols5Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems7Seats and Seat Controls8Manual Front Seats8Reclining Front Seatbacks10Head Restraints11Seatback Latches (Two-Door Models)12Easy Entry Seat (If Equipped)12Rear Seats13Folding the Rear Seat13Safety Belts: They're for Everyone14Why Safety Belts Work15Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers18How to Wear Safety Belts Properly19Adults19Driver Position19Lap-Shoulder Belt20Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Four-Door Models)22Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy27Right Front Passenger Position28Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)28How the Air Bag System Works30Where are the air bags?30When should an air bag inflate?31What makes an air bag inflate?32How does an air bag restrain?32What will you see after an air bag inflates?32Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle34Rear Seat Passengers34Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions34Lap-Shoulder Belt35Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults38Center Passenger Position40Lap Belt41Children42Infants and Young Children42Restraint Systems for Children45Where to Put the Restraint48Top Strap49Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position50Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position53Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position55Older Children58Safety Belt Extender61Checking Your Restraint Systems61Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash61Section 2 Features and Controls62Windows63Manual Windows63Power Windows (If Equipped)64Auto Down Window64Lock-Out Switch64Keys65Door Locks67Power Door Locks (If Equipped)68Rear Door Security Lock (Four-Door Models)68To Use One of These Locks68To Open a Rear Door With the Security Lock69To Cancel the Rear Door Lock69Lockout Prevention (If Equipped)69Leaving Your Vehicle69Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped)69Operation71Radio Personalization Feature72Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle72Battery Replacement72Replacing the Battery in the Remote Keyless Entry System Transmitter73Resynchronization73Trunk74Remote Trunk Release75Remote Trunk Release Lockout75Trunk Release Handle76Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit76Theft77Key in the Ignition77Parking at Night77Parking Lots77Content Theft Security System (If Equipped)78Arming the System78Disarming the System78How the System Alarm is Activated78How to Turn Off the System Alarm79How to Detect a Tamper Condition79Passlock79New Vehicle "Break-In"80Ignition Positions80Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle)82Retained Accessory Power (RAP)83Starting Your Engine83Automatic Transaxle83Manual Transaxle83Starting Your 2.2L L4 (LN2) or ECOTEC (L61) Engine84Starting Your 2.4L L4 (LD9) Engine85Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)86To Use the Engine Coolant Heater87Automatic Transaxle Operation88Forward Gears90Manual Transaxle Operation91Five-Speed91Shift Speeds93Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle)93Parking Brake94Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only)95Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only)96Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle)96Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only)97Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Models Only)97Parking Over Things That Burn98Engine Exhaust98Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle)99Horn99Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)100Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever100Turn and Lane-Change Signals101Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer101Flash-to-Pass101Windshield Wipers102Windshield Washer103Cruise Control (If Equipped)103Setting Cruise Control104Resuming a Set Speed105Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control105Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control105Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control105Using Cruise Control on Hills106Ending Cruise Control106Erasing Cruise Speed Memory106Exterior Lamps106Lamps On Reminder107Daytime Running Lamps107Fog Lamps (If Equipped)108Interior Lamps109Instrument Panel Brightness Control109Illuminated Entry109Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped)109Map Lamps (If Equipped)109Battery Saver110Mirrors110Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror110Manual Remote Control Mirror110Power Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped)111Convex Outside Mirror111Breakaway Mirrors112Storage Compartments113Center Console Storage Area113Center Console Cupholders113Convenience Net (If Equipped)113Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped)114Sun Visors114Accessory Power Outlet115Sunroof (If Equipped)116The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System117Instrument Panel Cluster119Speedometer and Odometer120Trip Odometer120Tachometer121Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators121Safety Belt Reminder Light122Air Bag Readiness Light123Charging System Light124Brake System Warning Light124Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light125Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (If Equipped)126Enhanced Traction System Active Light127Engine Coolant Temperature Gage127Low Coolant Warning Light128Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)128If the Light Is Flashing130If the Light Is On Steady130Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs131Oil Pressure Light132Service Vehicle Soon Light133Passlock Warning Light133Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle)134Check Gages Light134Fuel Gage135Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems136Comfort Controls137Climate Control System137Fan Knob137Temperature Knob137Mode Knob137Air Conditioning Compressor Button138Air Conditioning139Heating139Defogging and Defrosting139Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)140Ventilation System141Ventilation Tips141Audio Systems142Setting the Clock for Systems without Radio Data System142Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio Data System142AM-FM Stereo143Playing the Radio143Finding a Station143Setting Preset Stations144Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)144Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)145Radio Messages145AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)146Playing the Radio146Finding a Station146Setting Preset Stations147Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)147Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)148Radio Messages148Playing a Compact Disc149Compact Disc Messages150AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)150Playing the Radio150Finding a Station151Setting Preset Stations152Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)152Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)153Using RDS153Finding RDS Stations154Finding a PTY Station154RDS Messages155Radio Messages156Playing a Cassette Tape156Cassette Tape Messages158CD Adapter Kits159Playing a Compact Disc159Compact Disc Messages161Personal Choice Radio Controls (If Equipped)161Theft-Deterrent Feature Non-RDS Radios (If Equipped)162Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios (If Equipped)162Understanding Radio Reception162AM162FM Stereo162Tips About Your Audio System162Care of Your Cassette Tape Player163Care of Your Compact Discs164Care of Your Compact Disc Player164Fixed Mast Antenna165Chime Level Adjustment (RDS Radios Only)165Section 4 Your Driving and the Road166Defensive Driving167Drunken Driving168Control of a Vehicle171Braking171Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)172Using Anti-Lock174Braking in Emergencies174Enhanced Traction System174Steering176Power Steering176Steering Tips176Driving on Curves176Steering in Emergencies177Off-Road Recovery178Passing178Loss of Control180Skidding180Driving at Night181Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads183Hydroplaning184Driving Through Deep Standing Water185Driving Through Flowing Water185Some Other Rainy Weather Tips185City Driving186Freeway Driving187Before Leaving on a Long Trip188Highway Hypnosis189Hill and Mountain Roads189Winter Driving191Driving on Snow or Ice192If You're Caught in a Blizzard193Recreational Vehicle Towing195Dinghy Towing Your Vehicle From the Front196Dolly Towing197Loading Your Vehicle198Towing a Trailer (Models with 2.4L L4 (LD9) or 2.2L L4 ECOTEC -- (L61) Engine and Automatic Transaxle)200If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer201Weight of the Trailer201Weight of the Trailer Tongue202Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires203Hitches203Safety Chains203Trailer Brakes203Driving with a Trailer204Following Distance204Passing204Backing Up204Making Turns205Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer205Driving On Grades206Parking on Hills206When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill207Maintenance When Trailer Towing207Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing207Towing a Trailer (Models with 2.2L L4 (LN2) Engine or Manual Transaxle)207Section 5 Problems on the Road208Hazard Warning Flashers209Other Warning Devices210Jump Starting210Towing Your Vehicle216Engine Overheating217If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine217If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine218Cooling System219How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank222If a Tire Goes Flat227Changing a Flat Tire228Removing the Spare Tire and Tools229Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire231Storing the Flat Tire and Tools236Storing the Spare Tire and Tools237Compact Spare Tire238If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow239Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out239Section 6 Service and Appearance Care240Service241Doing Your Own Service Work241Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle242Fuel242Gasoline Octane242Gasoline Specifications242California Fuel243Additives244Fuels in Foreign Countries244Filling Your Tank245Filling a Portable Fuel Container247Checking Things Under the Hood248Hood Release248Engine Compartment Overview250Engine Oil253Checking Engine Oil253When to Add Engine Oil256What Kind of Engine Oil to Use258Engine Oil Additives259When to Change Engine Oil259What to Do with Used Oil260Engine Air Cleaner/Filter260Automatic Transaxle Fluid262Manual Transaxle Fluid263Hydraulic Clutch263When to Check and What to Use263How to Check and Add Fluid263Engine Coolant264What to Use265Checking Coolant266Adding Coolant267Surge Tank Pressure Cap267Power Steering Fluid268When to Check Power Steering Fluid268How to Check Power Steering Fluid268What to Use268Windshield Washer Fluid268What to Use268Adding Washer Fluid269Brakes270Brake Fluid270What to Add271Brake Wear272Brake Pedal Travel273Brake Adjustment273Replacing Brake System Parts273Battery274Vehicle Storage274Bulb Replacement275Halogen Bulbs275Headlamps275Front Park and Turn Signal Lamps277Taillamps and Rear Turn Signal Lamps279Back-Up Lamps280Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement281Tires282Inflation -- Tire Pressure283When to Check283How to Check283Tire Inspection and Rotation284When It s Time for New Tires285Buying New Tires285Uniform Tire Quality Grading286Treadwear287Traction -- AA, A, B, C287Temperature -- A, B, C287Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance288Wheel Replacement288Used Replacement Wheels289Tire Chains289Appearance Care290Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle291Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet291Using Cleaner on Fabric291Special Fabric Cleaning Problems292Cleaning Vinyl292Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel292Cleaning Interior Plastic Components292Care of Safety Belts293Cleaning Glass Surfaces293Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades294Weatherstrips294Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle294Washing Your Vehicle294Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses295Finish Care295Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels (If Equipped)296Cleaning Tires296Sheet Metal Damage296Finish Damage297Underbody Maintenance297Chemical Paint Spotting297GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials298Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)299Engine Identification299Service Parts Identification Label299Electrical System300Add-On Electrical Equipment300Headlamp Wiring300Windshield Wiper Fuse300Power Windows and Other Power Options300Fuses and Circuit Breakers301Instrument Panel Fuse Block301Engine Compartment Fuse Block304Replacement Bulbs305Capacities and Specifications305Engine Specifications306Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity306Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts306Section 7 Maintenance Schedule307Introduction308Your Vehicle and the Environment308Maintenance Requirements308How This Section is Organized309Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services310Using Your Maintenance Schedule310Selecting the Right Schedule310Short Trip/City Definition311Long Trip/Highway Definition312Long Trip/Highway Intervals312Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance313Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance327Part B: Owner Checks and Services336At Each Fuel Fill336Engine Oil Level Check336Engine Coolant Level Check336Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check336At Least Once a Month336Tire Inflation Check336Cassette Deck Service336At Least Twice a Year337Restraint System Check337Wiper Blade Check337Weatherstrip Lubrication337Manual Transaxle Check337Automatic Transaxle Inspection337Hydraulic Clutch System Check337At Least Once a Year338Key Lock Cylinders Service338Body Lubrication Service338Starter Switch Check338Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check339Ignition Transaxle Lock Check339Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check340Underbody Flushing Service340Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections341Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection341Exhaust System Inspection341Fuel System Inspection341Engine Cooling System Inspection341Throttle System Inspection341Brake System Inspection342Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection342Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants343Part E: Maintenance Record345Section 8 Customer Assistance Information349Customer Satisfaction Procedure350Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users352Customer Assistance Offices352United States352Canada353All Overseas Locations353Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)353GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities353Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program354Canadian Roadside Assistance356Courtesy Transportation356Plan Ahead When Possible356Transportation Options357Shuttle Service357Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement357Courtesy Rental Vehicle357Additional Program Information357Warranty Information358REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT358REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT359REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS359SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION360Service Manuals360Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual360Service Bulletins360Owner s Information360Current and Past Model Order Forms360Size: 2.51 MBPages: 360Language: EnglishOpen manual
