2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Owners Manual

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater .................... 2-20
Top Strap ...................................................... 1-38
Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-39
Torque Lock ................................................... 2-27
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires .................. 4-40
Towing

Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-29
Towing a Trailer .................................. 4-37, 4-43
Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-29

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Traction

Enhanced Traction System (ETS) .................... 4-8
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)

Active Light ............................................. 3-28

Enhanced Traction System (ETS)

Warning Light .......................................... 3-27
Trailer Brakes ................................................. 4-40
Transaxle

Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-19
Fluid, Manual .............................................. 5-19
Transaxle Operation, Automatic ......................... 2-20
Transaxle Operation, Manual ............................ 2-23
Transmission

Up-Shift Light .............................................. 3-25

Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit

Repair Manual ............................................ 7-12
Transportation Options ...................................... 7-8
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit ................................... 2-12
Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-22
Trunk ............................................................ 2-10
Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-6
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer .................. 4-41

Underbody Flushing Service ............................. 6-22
Understanding Radio Reception ........................ 3-67

Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-57
United States – Customer Assistance .................. 7-4
Up-Shift Light ................................................. 3-25
Used Replacement Wheels .............................. 5-59
Using an MP3 CD .......................................... 3-61
Using Cleaner on Fabric .................................. 5-73
Using the Rear Door Security Lock ..................... 2-9

Vehicle

Control ........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-31
Parking Your ............................................... 2-27
Service Soon Light ...................................... 3-34
Symbols ......................................................... iv

Vehicle Data Collection and Event

Data Records ............................................... 7-9

Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN) ............................................. 5-79
Service Parts Identification Label ................... 5-80
Vehicle Storage .............................................. 5-36
Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-19
Visors ........................................................... 2-13

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-20
Warnings

Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-4
Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-5
Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv Washing Your Vehicle ...................................... 5-75
Weatherstrip Lubrication ................................... 6-19
Weight of the Trailer ........................................ 4-38
Weight of the Trailer Tongue ............................. 4-39
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ........................ 5-14
What to Do with Used Oil ................................ 5-17
What to Use .......................................... 5-21, 5-31
Wheels

Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-58
Replacement ............................................... 5-58
When to Add Engine Oil .................................. 5-14
When to Change Engine Oil ............................. 5-16
When to Check .............................................. 5-54
When to Check and What to Use ..................... 5-20
When to Check Power Steering Fluid ................ 5-31
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..... 5-17
When You Are Ready to Leave After

Parking on a Hill ......................................... 4-43

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Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-37
Why Safety Belts Work ..................................... 1-9
Window Lock-Out ............................................ 2-13
Windows ....................................................... 2-12
Manual ...................................................... 2-12
Power ........................................................ 2-13

Windshield Washer

Fluid .......................................................... 5-31
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check ................ 6-18
Windshield Washers ........................................ 3-11
Windshield Wiper

Blade Replacement ...................................... 5-45
Fuses ........................................................ 5-81

Windshield Wipers .......................................... 3-10
Winter Driving ................................................ 4-24
Wiper Blade Check ......................................... 6-19

XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ................ 3-68
XM™ Satellite Radio Service

(48 Contiguous US States) ........... 3-43, 3-52, 3-67

Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2

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