User manual CHEVROLET CAVALIER 2003

[. . . ] The 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Seats Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Your brakes will have to doall the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they wouldn't work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going downa hill. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears helpcool your engine and transaxle, and you can climb the hill better. Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills ormountains. Don't swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. As you go over ine `rop oi a iliii, ut: aier i. Ti lele Cuuid be something in your lane, like astalled car or an accident. You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones; a falling rocks area or winding roads. Be alertto these and take appropriate action. 4-23 If you don't shift dowl. , yol. . . )rakes c - Id get so hot that they wouldn't work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. Shift down to let your engine assisi your brakes on a sieep downhill slope. ~ @ 9 Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. YOU may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle. 4-24 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You'll have a lot less traction or "grip" and will need to be very careful. What's the worst time for this?"Wet ice. " Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. [. . . ] 2-30 3-35 ServiceSoonLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Symbok . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80 ServiceParts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]