2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual
Year:
2002
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Cavalier
Rating:
Table of Contents
- 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual
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Copyright General Motors Corp. 2001
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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:
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How to Use this Manual
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
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Vehicle Symbols
5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
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Seats and Seat Controls
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Manual Front Seats
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Reclining Front Seatbacks
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Head Restraints
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Seatback Latches (Two-Door Models)
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Easy Entry Seat (If Equipped)
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Rear Seats
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Folding the Rear Seat
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Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
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Why Safety Belts Work
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
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Adults
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Driver Position
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Four-Door Models)
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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Right Front Passenger Position
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
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How the Air Bag System Works
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Where are the air bags?
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When should an air bag inflate?
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What makes an air bag inflate?
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How does an air bag restrain?
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What will you see after an air bag inflates?
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
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Rear Seat Passengers
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Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
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Center Passenger Position
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Lap Belt
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Children
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Infants and Young Children
42
Restraint Systems for Children
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Where to Put the Restraint
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Top Strap
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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
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Older Children
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Safety Belt Extender
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Checking Your Restraint Systems
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Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
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Section 2 Features and Controls
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Windows
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Manual Windows
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Power Windows (If Equipped)
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Auto Down Window
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Lock-Out Switch
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Keys
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Door Locks
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Power Door Locks (If Equipped)
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Rear Door Security Lock (Four-Door Models)
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To Use One of These Locks
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To Open a Rear Door With the Security Lock
69
To Cancel the Rear Door Lock
69
Lockout Prevention (If Equipped)
69
Leaving Your Vehicle
69
Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped)
69
Operation
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Radio Personalization Feature
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Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
72
Battery Replacement
72
Replacing the Battery in the Remote Keyless Entry System Transmitter
73
Resynchronization
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Trunk
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Remote Trunk Release
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Remote Trunk Release Lockout
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Trunk Release Handle
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Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit
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Theft
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Key in the Ignition
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Parking at Night
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Parking Lots
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Content Theft Security System (If Equipped)
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Arming the System
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Disarming the System
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How the System Alarm is Activated
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How to Turn Off the System Alarm
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How to Detect a Tamper Condition
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Passlock
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New Vehicle \Break-In\
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Ignition Positions
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Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle)
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
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Starting Your Engine
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Automatic Transaxle
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Manual Transaxle
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Starting Your 2.2L L4 (LN2) or ECOTEC (L61) Engine
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Starting Your 2.4L L4 (LD9) Engine
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Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
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Automatic Transaxle Operation
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Forward Gears
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Manual Transaxle Operation
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Five-Speed
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Shift Speeds
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Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle)
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Parking Brake
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Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only)
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only)
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Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle)
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Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only)
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Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Models Only)
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Parking Over Things That Burn
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Engine Exhaust
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Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle)
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Horn
99
Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)
100
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
100
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
101
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
101
Flash-to-Pass
101
Windshield Wipers
102
Windshield Washer
103
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
103
Setting Cruise Control
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Resuming a Set Speed
105
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
105
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
105
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
105
Using Cruise Control on Hills
106
Ending Cruise Control
106
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory
106
Exterior Lamps
106
Lamps On Reminder
107
Daytime Running Lamps
107
Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
108
Interior Lamps
109
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
109
Illuminated Entry
109
Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped)
109
Map Lamps (If Equipped)
109
Battery Saver
110
Mirrors
110
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
110
Manual Remote Control Mirror
110
Power Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped)
111
Convex Outside Mirror
111
Breakaway Mirrors
112
Storage Compartments
113
Center Console Storage Area
113
Center Console Cupholders
113
Convenience Net (If Equipped)
113
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped)
114
Sun Visors
114
Accessory Power Outlet
115
Sunroof (If Equipped)
116
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System
117
Instrument Panel Cluster
119
Speedometer and Odometer
120
Trip Odometer
120
Tachometer
121
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
121
Safety Belt Reminder Light
122
Air Bag Readiness Light
123
Charging System Light
124
Brake System Warning Light
124
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
125
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (If Equipped)
126
Enhanced Traction System Active Light
127
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
127
Low Coolant Warning Light
128
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
128
If the Light Is Flashing
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If the Light Is On Steady
130
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
131
Oil Pressure Light
132
Service Vehicle Soon Light
133
Passlock Warning Light
133
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle)
134
Check Gages Light
134
Fuel Gage
135
Climate Control System
137
Fan Knob
137
Temperature Knob
137
Mode Knob
137
Air Conditioning Compressor Button
138
Air Conditioning
139
Heating
139
Defogging and Defrosting
139
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)
140
Ventilation System
141
Setting the Clock for Systems without Radio Data System
142
Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio Data System
142
AM-FM Stereo
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting Preset Stations
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
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Radio Messages
145
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)
146
Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting Preset Stations
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
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Radio Messages
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Compact Disc Messages
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting Preset Stations
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
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Using RDS
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Finding RDS Stations
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Finding a PTY Station
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RDS Messages
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Radio Messages
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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Cassette Tape Messages
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CD Adapter Kits
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Compact Disc Messages
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Personal Choice Radio Controls (If Equipped)
161
Theft-Deterrent Feature Non-RDS Radios (If Equipped)
162
Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios (If Equipped)
162
Understanding Radio Reception
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AM
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FM Stereo
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Tips About Your Audio System
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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Care of Your Compact Discs
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Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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Fixed Mast Antenna
165
Chime Level Adjustment (RDS Radios Only)
165
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
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Defensive Driving
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Drunken Driving
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Control of a Vehicle
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Braking
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Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
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Using Anti-Lock
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Braking in Emergencies
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Enhanced Traction System
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Steering
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Power Steering
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Steering Tips
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Driving on Curves
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Steering in Emergencies
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Off-Road Recovery
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Passing
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Loss of Control
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Skidding
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Driving at Night
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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
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Hydroplaning
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Driving Through Deep Standing Water
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Driving Through Flowing Water
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
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City Driving
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Freeway Driving
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Before Leaving on a Long Trip
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Highway Hypnosis
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Hill and Mountain Roads
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Winter Driving
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Driving on Snow or Ice
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If You're Caught in a Blizzard
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
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Dinghy Towing Your Vehicle From the Front
196
Dolly Towing
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Loading Your Vehicle
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Towing a Trailer (Models with 2.4L L4 (LD9) or 2.2L L4 ECOTEC -- (L61) Engine and Automatic Transaxle)
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If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer Tongue
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Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires
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Hitches
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Safety Chains
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Trailer Brakes
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Driving with a Trailer
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Following Distance
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Passing
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Backing Up
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Making Turns
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
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Driving On Grades
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Parking on Hills
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When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
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Maintenance When Trailer Towing
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Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
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Towing a Trailer (Models with 2.2L L4 (LN2) Engine or Manual Transaxle)
207
Section 5 Problems on the Road
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Hazard Warning Flashers
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Other Warning Devices
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Jump Starting
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Towing Your Vehicle
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Engine Overheating
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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Cooling System
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
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If a Tire Goes Flat
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Changing a Flat Tire
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
229
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
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Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
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Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Compact Spare Tire
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If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
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Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
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Service
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Doing Your Own Service Work
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Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Fuel
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Gasoline Octane
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Gasoline Specifications
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California Fuel
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Additives
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Fuels in Foreign Countries
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Filling Your Tank
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
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Checking Things Under the Hood
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Hood Release
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Engine Compartment Overview
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Engine Oil
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Checking Engine Oil
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When to Add Engine Oil
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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
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Engine Oil Additives
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When to Change Engine Oil
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What to Do with Used Oil
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
260
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
262
Manual Transaxle Fluid
263
Hydraulic Clutch
263
When to Check and What to Use
263
How to Check and Add Fluid
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Engine Coolant
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What to Use
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Checking Coolant
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Adding Coolant
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Surge Tank Pressure Cap
267
Power Steering Fluid
268
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
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How to Check Power Steering Fluid
268
What to Use
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Windshield Washer Fluid
268
What to Use
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Adding Washer Fluid
269
Brakes
270
Brake Fluid
270
What to Add
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Brake Wear
272
Brake Pedal Travel
273
Brake Adjustment
273
Replacing Brake System Parts
273
Battery
274
Vehicle Storage
274
Bulb Replacement
275
Halogen Bulbs
275
Headlamps
275
Front Park and Turn Signal Lamps
277
Taillamps and Rear Turn Signal Lamps
279
Back-Up Lamps
280
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
281
Tires
282
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
283
When to Check
283
How to Check
283
Tire Inspection and Rotation
284
When It s Time for New Tires
285
Buying New Tires
285
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
286
Treadwear
287
Traction -- AA, A, B, C
287
Temperature -- A, B, C
287
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
288
Wheel Replacement
288
Used Replacement Wheels
289
Tire Chains
289
Appearance Care
290
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
291
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
291
Using Cleaner on Fabric
291
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
292
Cleaning Vinyl
292
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
292
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
292
Care of Safety Belts
293
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
293
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
294
Weatherstrips
294
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
294
Washing Your Vehicle
294
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
295
Finish Care
295
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels (If Equipped)
296
Cleaning Tires
296
Sheet Metal Damage
296
Finish Damage
297
Underbody Maintenance
297
Chemical Paint Spotting
297
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
298
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
299
Engine Identification
299
Service Parts Identification Label
299
Electrical System
300
Add-On Electrical Equipment
300
Headlamp Wiring
300
Windshield Wiper Fuse
300
Power Windows and Other Power Options
300
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
301
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
301
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
304
Replacement Bulbs
305
Capacities and Specifications
305
Engine Specifications
306
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
306
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
306
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
307
Introduction
308
Your Vehicle and the Environment
308
Maintenance Requirements
308
How This Section is Organized
309
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
310
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
310
Selecting the Right Schedule
310
Short Trip/City Definition
311
Long Trip/Highway Definition
312
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
312
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
313
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
327
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
336
At Each Fuel Fill
336
Engine Oil Level Check
336
Engine Coolant Level Check
336
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
336
At Least Once a Month
336
Tire Inflation Check
336
Cassette Deck Service
336
At Least Twice a Year
337
Restraint System Check
337
Wiper Blade Check
337
Weatherstrip Lubrication
337
Manual Transaxle Check
337
Automatic Transaxle Inspection
337
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
337
At Least Once a Year
338
Key Lock Cylinders Service
338
Body Lubrication Service
338
Starter Switch Check
338
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check
339
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
339
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check
340
Underbody Flushing Service
340
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
341
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
341
Exhaust System Inspection
341
Fuel System Inspection
341
Engine Cooling System Inspection
341
Throttle System Inspection
341
Brake System Inspection
342
Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection
342
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
343
Part E: Maintenance Record
345
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
349
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
350
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
352
Customer Assistance Offices
352
United States
352
Canada
353
All Overseas Locations
353
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)
353
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
353
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program
354
Canadian Roadside Assistance
356
Courtesy Transportation
356
Plan Ahead When Possible
356
Transportation Options
357
Shuttle Service
357
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
357
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
357
Additional Program Information
357
Warranty Information
358
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
358
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
359
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
359
SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
360
Service Manuals
360
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual
360
Service Bulletins
360
Owner s Information
360
Current and Past Model Order Forms
360
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Overview
Introduction
The 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier represents a blend of economy, style, and practicality, tailored for drivers seeking an efficient and reliable compact car. With its sporty design coupled with functionality, the Cavalier appeals to both budget-conscious individuals and those looking for a dependable daily driver. This model is an excellent introduction to the Chevrolet brand, offering a range of features designed for comfort and convenience.
Powertrains
The 2002 Cavalier comes equipped with two engine options tailored to varying needs. The base model features a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine generating 115 horsepower, delivering efficient fuel economy for urban commuting. For those seeking a bit more performance, the available 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine boosts the output to 150 horsepower, providing an engaging driving experience. Both engines are paired with either a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic, allowing drivers to choose their preferred style.
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Features
Inside, the 2002 Cavalier emphasizes comfort and practicality. Standard features include comfortable seating for up to five passengers, an AM/FM stereo system, and optional upgrades like a CD player and power features. Notably, the cabin is designed for easy maintenance and functionality, ensuring that every drive remains enjoyable and straightforward.
Owners Manual
The owner's manual for the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier serves as a valuable resource for drivers, providing essential information on vehicle operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. This comprehensive guide ensures that owners can maximize their driving experience while providing insights into servicing, safety features, and recommended fluid specifications.
User manual download
The Chevrolet Cavalier owner manual for the 2002 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2002 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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