Cavalier O W E R S Manual
H e v r o l e t Cavalier
Problems on the Road
General Motors Corporation
Important Notes About this Manual
Voteto Canadian Owners
Heritage of Chevrolet
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Using Your 7994 Chevrolet
Service Station Information
Safety Warnings and Symbols
Part 8 Customer Assistance Information
Part 9 Index
Vehicle Damage Warnings
How to Use this Manual
These symbols haveto dowith your Lights
Vehicle Symbols
Here are some other symbols youmay see
These symbols are on some of your controls
These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights
R e YOU’II find information about
Seats & Restraint Systems
Ikclining Front Seafbsck
Manual Front Seat
Head Restraints
To Adjust the Seat%Forward
Manual 4-WayAdjustWe Drker’s
Fmni Seatback LaRches
To Raise or Lower the Frontof
Splif Fold-Down Rear Seaf Option
Easy-Enfry Seaf
Folding Rear Seaf Wagon
To Open
To Raise theSplit Folding Rear Seat
Safety Belts They’reFor Everyone
Why Safety Belts Work
Especially in side and other
Or the instrumentpanel Or the safety belts
Adults
Safety Belt Warninglight
Seats & Restraint Systc
This section describes the driver’s restraint system
Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats & Restraint ISystems
Wont give nearly as much protectior Place This way
QI Whats wrong with this? Whats wrongwith this?
Shoulder belt is too loose. It
What’s wrong with this?
Prepncy
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
Pear Seat Outside Passenger Dositions
You slid under it, thebelt would apply
Less likelyto slide under the lap belt. If
Serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder
Children who have outgrown child
Seats & Restraint Systems
Index
Lap Belt
Smaller Childrenand Babies
IChildren
IChildRestraints
Securing a Child Restraint ina Rear Outside Position
Top Strap
Securing a Child Restraint thein Center Rear Seat Position
Seats & Restraint Systems
Securing a Child Restraint inthe Right Front Seat
Seats & Restraint Systems
To remove the infant/child seat restraint
Larger Children
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Crash
Safety BeltEaeder
Windshield Washer
Shfiing
He door keys are for the doors and all Ither locks
Features & Controls
?heignition keysare for the ignition
From the Outside
Rhere areseveral waysto lock and d o c k your vehicle
Use your door ley
From the Inside
Leaving Your Vehicle
Power Door Locks
Automatic Door Locks
Liftgate Lock Wagon
Lockout Feature
To open, pinchthe handle
Glove Box
Illuminated EntryExit System
Trunk Lock
Parking Lots
Key in the rgnition
Trunk Cargo AnchorsOPTION
Convenience Net Option
Wheel, ignition and transaxle Such as .the radio
Ignition Switch
To Remove the Key
KeyRelease Button
Automatic Transaxle
Manual Transaxle
To use the coolant heater
It without damaging your vehicle. See
Reverse Neutral Drive Second
Park
Reverse Use this gear to back up
Reverse
DriveThis positionis for normal driving
Neutral
Forward Gears
There are seven different positions
Manual Transale
1L V6 Engine
Acceleration Shift Speeds
5 Third, Fourth and Fifth
To Release the Parking Brake
Parking Brake
To Set the Parking Brake
Torque LockAUTOMATICRWVSAXLE
Engine Runriing ’ ’
Parking Your Vehicle
Parking Over Things That Burn
Shifting Out of P Park
You’re Parked
Engine Exhaust
Windows
To raise the window, pressand hold the switch forward
Tilt Steering Wheel Option
Turn Signul/MuiJicnction
Operation of Lights
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
Dayfime Running Lights
Dayfime Running Lights D M Indicator Light Canadaonly
Headlights -a
If Your Headlights Are On
Headlight High-Low Beam Changer
If Your Headlights Are Off
1Dome Light
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
Reading LightOPTION
Iro Replace the Bulb
To Replace the Bulb
Mindshield Wipers
For a Single Wiper Cycle
For Steady Wiper Cycles
1to OFF Intermittent Windshield Wipers
1Windshield Washer
TIStandard Wipers
To Set Cruise Control
To Resume a Set Speed
To Increase speed While Using Cruise Control
You’ll go right backup toyour chosen speed and stay there
Using Cruise Controlon Hills
To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control
Inside Manual DaylNight Rearview Mirror
To Get Out of Cruise Control
Your right side mirroris convex
Remote Control Mirror
Convex Outside Mirror
Visors
Cup Holder
Ashtrays andlighter
Ro Open the Sunroof
Ro Remove the Sunroof GlassPanel
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To Install the Sunroof Glass Panel
Roof Luggage Carrier
Features & Controls
Instrument Panel Your Information System
Speedometer and Odometer 1 Tamper Resistant Odometer
Instrument Panel Clusters
Trip Odometer 3.I L v6 Engine
Tachometer3.1L v6 Engine
Fuel Gage
Indicators
Shows what to do. See the Index under
Hgine Coolant Temperature Gage
Low Coolant Warning Light
9rake Sysfem Warning Light
Charging SystemLight
Shift LightMANUAL Transaxle
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Malfunction lndicatorLamp Check Engine Light
Liftgate Ajar LightWAGON
Liters
Check GagesLight
Oil Warning Light 2.2~~4ENGINE
Oil PfeSSUIe Gage 3.7L V6 Engine
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Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
Defogging Windows
Comfort Controls& Audio Systems
Air Conditioning
Outside temperature is higherthan
Defogging Windows with theAir Conditioning System
Rear WindowDefogger owlonr
Ventilation Tips
Audio Systems
Press Vseek to set the hour Press Seeka to set theminute
Amifm Stereo Radio
To Preset Radio Stations
AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player
Cassette Tape Player
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Comfort Concr 5 & Audio Systems
When Finished with the Compact Disc Player
Repeat steps 1-3for each of five AM and five FM stations
Compact Disc Player
To Set the Anti-Theft System
CD Player Anti-Theft Feature
To Disable the Anti-Theft System
FM Stereo
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Compact Discs
Quality, try cleaningthe tapeplayer
Fixed Mast Antenna
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Your Driving and the Road
IDrunken Driving
Defensive Driving
Drinking That WIN Resuit in a BAC of -05%in the Time Shown
Time and reactiontime
Condrol of a Khkk
Braking action involvesperception
9nti-LockBrakes ABS
SeeAnti-lock Brake System Warning
Braking in Emergencies
Power Steering
Steering Tips
Driving on Curves
Steering in Emergencies
IOff-RuadRecovery
So here are some tips for passing
Passing
Skidding
Night Vision
Driving at Night
Driving in the Rain
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Freeway Driving
Highway Hypnosis
Trip
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other FluidsHave
Maps Do you have up-to-date maps?
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on Snowor Ice
WinterDriving
You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful
You’re Caught in a Blizzard
Allow greater following distanceon any slippery road
Towing Your Vehiclefrom the Front
Recreational Towing
Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear
TowingA Trailer
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Jump Starting
Problemson the Road
Park or a manual transaxle in N Neutral
To Jump Start Your Chevrolet
Problems on the Road
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ITowing Your Vehicle
Towing from the Front-Vehicle Hookup
Problems on the Road
Equipment or rear bumper valance
24Model
Do not tow with sling-type
All Models
Engine Overheating
If Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine
If you have an air conditioner, turn it
No Steam Is Coming From your Engine
Climb a long hillon a hot day
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Coldweather, water can freeze
When the coolant inthe coolant
Crack the engine, radiator
Cold mark, start your vehicle
Then keep turning the pressure cap
How to Add Coolant to the 2.21 14 Engne at the Radiator
Full Cold
Then fill the coolant recovery tank to
IIR
Problems on the Road
Proper mix, up to the Full Cold
Fill the coolant surge tank with
Mark
Hose getting hot. Watch out for
Changinga Flat Tire
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For 2-24Models
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Mounting surface
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Compact Spare Tire
Mud, Ice or Snow
Problemson the Road
Don’t use tire chains on your compact spare
Rocking your vehicle to get it out
Service and Appearance Care
Doing Your Own Service Work
Service & Appearance Care
If you try to do your own service
Fuel
Gasolines for CleanerAir
Fuels in Foreign Countries
Filling Your Tank
While refueling,hang the cap inside the fuel door
Checking ntings Under the Hood
Hood Release
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21 L4 Engine Code
7L V6 Engine Code TI
To Check Engine Oil
Engine Oil
HOT
What Kind of Oil to Use
€ngine Oil Additives
When to Change Engine Oi
Engine Coolant Heater Engine Block Heater
What to Do with Used Oil
2L L4 Air Filter Replacement
To check the fluid level
How to Check
Park your vehicle on a level place
Then, without shuttingoff the engine, follow these steps
How to Add fluid
Manual TransaxleFluid
When to Check
Require changing
Then, follow these steps
What to Use
How to Check
Adding Coolant-2.2L 14 Engine
Proper mix at the coolant recovery tank
To Check Coolant
To Add Coolant
Thermostat
Adding Coolant-3. IL V6 Engine
If you need more coolant, addthe
Proper mix at the surge tank
IWindshield WasherFluid
IPower Steering Fluid
What toAdd
Fluid
Brake Master Cylinder
IBrakes
Brake Pedal Travel
Brake Adjustment
Brake Wear
Vehicle Storage
Battery
Halogen Bulbs
For the type of bulb, see the Index under Replacement Bulbs
Taillight Bulb Replacement
Headlight Bulb Replacement
Open the liftgate Remove the two Torxs screws
Wagon
Push the new wiper blade securelyon the wiper arm
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
ILoading Your Vehicle
Tires
Inflation-Tire Pressure
How to Check
When to Check
Tire lnspectionand Rotation
Use this rotation pattern
Buying New Tires
When It’s Time for New Tires
Uniform Tire Qualify Grading
Temperature-A, B, C
Treadwear
Traction-A, B, C
One it replaces
Wheel Alignment andTire Balance Wheel Replacement
Wheels on your vehiclewere
Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels
Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge
Cleaningthe Inside of Your Chevrolet
Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents
Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat lamp
Fabric hotection
Using Solvent-Type Cleaneron Fabric
Special Cleaning Problems
Cleaning Vinyl
Care of Safety Belts
Cleaning theTop Instrument Panel
Glass
Finish Care
Cleuning tbe Outside of Your Chevrolet
Washing YourVehicle
IWeatherstrips
IAluminum wheels IfSo Equipped
Sheet Metal Damage
Tires
Chemical PaintSpotting
Finish Damage
Engine ldenfificafion
IService Parts Identification Label
Fuses & CircuitBreakers
RDO
1Vse Usage
Windshield Wipers
Headlight Wiring
Power Windowsand Other Power Options
Quarts
Capacities & Specifications
Power Steering
Fluids & Lubricants
Replacement Bulbs
Dome Light
Indicator Lights
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Dome/Reading Light
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Engine Specifications
Air Cleaner Element
Engine Oil Filter
Scheduled Maintenance Services
Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks& Services
Section Introduction
Remainder of this part is divided into five sections
Word About Maintenance
How This Part is Organized
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
Section a Scheduled Maintenance Services
Selecting theRight Schedule
These schedules are for vehicles that
When to Perform
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Schedule /I
Kilometers
Engine Oil and Filter Change
Replace every30,000 miles
Spark Plug WireInspection*t
Further details
Engine Oil Level
Indexdetailsfurtherfor
Windshield Washer
TireInflation Cassette Deck
Check Or Service
At Leasf Once a Year
Or Service
Section C Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Engine Oil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System
Hydraulic Clutch System Power Steering
Anchor Release Pawl
Section E Maintenance Record
Date
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Customer Assistance Information
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Customer Sati#action
Customer Assistancefor the Hearing or Speech Impaired
Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3J2
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Goveient
Hour Roadside Assistance Number
IChevrolet Roadside Assistance Program
Cambia# RoadsideAssistance
Individual PSP’s
Service Publications
What You’ll Find inthe Index
How You Can Get an Index
Chevrolet Senrr’cePublications
Toll-FreeTelephoneNumber
Chevrolet Service Publications Ordering Information
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Order Toll Free
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173 Cassette Tape Player see Audio Air Cleaner
Buckling Up see Safety Belts
Adjustment Checking
Radio Reception.Understanding
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Cleaning
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Adding Fluid
Expectant Mothers. Use of Safety
Engine CoolantTemperature Warning
B r i c Cleaning
193 Coolant Temperature
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Hot Engine. Safety Warnings
Lights Mileage Indicator
Mirrors Indicator Lights see Warning Lights
Periodic Maintenance
Passenger Belts see Safety Belts
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
Child Restraints-How to Install
Starting Your Vehicleif the Battery is
Seat Belts see Safety Belts
Technical Facts & Specifications
Electrical Equipment
Hnsaxle. Automatic
Weight
Rransaxle. Manual
Rransmission. Automatic
Service Station Information
Automotive Service Excellence