User manual CHEVROLET CAVALIER 2003

[. . . ] The 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Seats Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restraint System Check Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doors Locks and ?AdilldGVd§ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] However, if you don't have anti-lock, your first reaction - to hit the brake pedal hard and hold it down - may be the wrong thing to do. Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling. That could be off the road, into the very thing you were trying to avoid, or into traffic. Enhanced Traction System (ETS) If your vehicle has the optional four-speed automatic transaxle and anti-lock brakes, it also has an Enhanced Traction System (ETS) that limits wheel spin. The system operates only when the transaxle shift lever is in the REVERSE (R), THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) position and the system senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system reduces engine power and may also upshift the transaxle to limit wheel spin. 4-8 LOW TRAC I See Enhanced Traction System Warning Light on page 3-28. The Enhanced Traction System can operate when the transaxle shift lever is in any position other than FIRST (1) or SECOND (2). To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should use REVERSE (R), THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). If your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-29. When you move the shift lever to FIRST (1) or the system will turn off. If the Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin when you move the shift lever to another position, the system won't turn off right away. It will wait until there's no longer a current need to limit wheel spin. The Enhanced Traction System warning light should go off. United States Canada This light will come on when your Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. TRAC OFF States United Canada LL shift lever to any position other than FIRST (1) or the When the transaxle shift lever is in any position other than FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and the parking brake is fully released, this warning light will come on to let you know if there's a problem with the system. 4-9 Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Suppose you're steering througha sharp curve. Both control systems steering and braking - have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Unless you have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard braking can demandtoo much of those places. The same thing can happen if you're steering througha sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate. Those two control systems - steering and acceleration -can overwhelm those places where the tires meet the road and make you lose control. Ease up on the brake or accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down. Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead. Try to adjust your speed so you can "drive" through the curve. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. [. . . ] 3-38, 3-42, 3-52 Setting the Time Radios with RadioDataSystems(RDS) . . . . . . . . . 3-38, 3-43, 3-53 Sheet Metal Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Four Door I-\ -i I7 I V I U U ~ 1 3 ]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]