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O C h e v r o l e t Cavalier I994 Owner's Manual Table of Contents I Seats & Restraint Systems...1.,1 Features & Controls...41 I Part Part Part Part Part Part Part Part Part 2 3 4 Comfort Controls& Audio Systems...91 Your Driving and the Road 5 6 ...107 Problems on the Road...127 203 7 8 9 Maintenance Schedule ...Includes "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 224 Customer Assistance Information...221 Y Service Station Information...Last Page Printed in USA 10234005 B First Edition
O C h e v r o l e t Cavalier I994 Owner's Manual Table of Contents I Seats & Restraint Systems...1.,1 Features & Controls...41 I Part Part Part Part Part Part Part Part Part 2 3 4 Comfort Controls& Audio Systems...91 Your Driving and the Road 5 6 ...107 Problems on the Road...127 203 7 8 9 Maintenance Schedule ...Includes "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 224 Customer Assistance Information...221 Y Service Station Information...Last Page Printed in USA 10234005 B First Edition
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... and the GM emblem, the word Chevrolet, the Chevrolet emblemand the name Cavalier are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. rights reserved. The word Delco is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation. 0 Copyright 1993 General Motors Corporation, Chevrolet Motor Division. Important Notes About this Manual Please keepthis manual in your Chevrolet, so it will be there if...
... and the GM emblem, the word Chevrolet, the Chevrolet emblemand the name Cavalier are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. rights reserved. The word Delco is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation. 0 Copyright 1993 General Motors Corporation, Chevrolet Motor Division. Important Notes About this Manual Please keepthis manual in your Chevrolet, so it will be there if...
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tips about the . Using Your 7994 Chevrolet Owner's Manual Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tells youwhat to doif you find helpful information and contains the information you how keep to your vehicle. Many people read their owner's manual from beginning to use your audio system. ...part begins Part 4 Your Driving and the Road with thumb-tabbed how to operate your seats and safety belts properly. operate your Chevrolet features and controls for your Chevroletrunning properly and looking good. ventilation and comfort controls and There are nine parts with a brief list...
tips about the . Using Your 7994 Chevrolet Owner's Manual Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tells youwhat to doif you find helpful information and contains the information you how keep to your vehicle. Many people read their owner's manual from beginning to use your audio system. ...part begins Part 4 Your Driving and the Road with thumb-tabbed how to operate your seats and safety belts properly. operate your Chevrolet features and controls for your Chevroletrunning properly and looking good. ventilation and comfort controls and There are nine parts with a brief list...
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...: This isa quick referenceof service information. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also findcustomer satisfaction phone numbers (including customer satisfaction numbers for service publicationsin this manual. I Part 8: Customer Assistance Information This part includes important information about reporting safety defects and gives you detailsabout the You "Roadside Assistance" program. You can...things that could hurt you if you want to ignore the warning. We use it on the last page of safety cautions in this manual. will find something you were to read. i I
...: This isa quick referenceof service information. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also findcustomer satisfaction phone numbers (including customer satisfaction numbers for service publicationsin this manual. I Part 8: Customer Assistance Information This part includes important information about reporting safety defects and gives you detailsabout the You "Roadside Assistance" program. You can...things that could hurt you if you want to ignore the warning. We use it on the last page of safety cautions in this manual. will find something you were to read. i I
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... blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE. Manytimes, this book you might see warning labels your on vehicle. When you readother manuals, you will tell the you what to help avoidthe damage. Then we tell youabout something that can damage your vehicle. You'll also ...see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colorsor in this Manual In thegray caution area, we tell you what the hazard is something that could damage your vehicle. But notice will find a circle a ...
... blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE. Manytimes, this book you might see warning labels your on vehicle. When you readother manuals, you will tell the you what to help avoidthe damage. Then we tell youabout something that can damage your vehicle. You'll also ...see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colorsor in this Manual In thegray caution area, we tell you what the hazard is something that could damage your vehicle. But notice will find a circle a ...
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How to Use this Manual These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Fuel Rear WindowDefogger Engine Oil Pressure Ventilating Fan Brake Hood Release Anti-Lock Brakes Speaker These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Here are some other symbols youmay see: Fuse Trunk Release Lighter p3 Horn
How to Use this Manual These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Fuel Rear WindowDefogger Engine Oil Pressure Ventilating Fan Brake Hood Release Anti-Lock Brakes Speaker These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Here are some other symbols youmay see: Fuse Trunk Release Lighter p3 Horn
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... move the Seathack to where you want it. Seats & Restraint Systems Stas and Stat Controls This section tellsyou about the seatshow to lo& the seatback. Manual Front Seat i kclining Front Seafbsck 3'0 adjust the seatback, lift the lever or]. Release. i tlhe lever to adjust thern-and &a about reclining seatbacks and head restraints...
... move the Seathack to where you want it. Seats & Restraint Systems Stas and Stat Controls This section tellsyou about the seatshow to lo& the seatback. Manual Front Seat i kclining Front Seafbsck 3'0 adjust the seatback, lift the lever or]. Release. i tlhe lever to adjust thern-and &a about reclining seatbacks and head restraints...
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... lever adjusts the angle of To Adjust the Seat%Forward and Rearward Movement: Lf the left lever adjusts the seat forward arrd back. C I:s & F lraint Systems - - Manual 4-WayAdjustWe Drker's Seat (opnouj There are two levers at the front of the seat.
... lever adjusts the angle of To Adjust the Seat%Forward and Rearward Movement: Lf the left lever adjusts the seat forward arrd back. C I:s & F lraint Systems - - Manual 4-WayAdjustWe Drker's Seat (opnouj There are two levers at the front of the seat.
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.... You never know if it will bea bad one. If you do with safety belts. Safety Belts: They're For Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to wear safety belts. But most crashes buckling up . (See Safety Belt Warning Light in the Index.) In many of them, people...
.... You never know if it will bea bad one. If you do with safety belts. Safety Belts: They're For Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to wear safety belts. But most crashes buckling up . (See Safety Belt Warning Light in the Index.) In many of them, people...
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... your vehicle has. We'll start with every new Chevroletfirst sold , when new, in your safety belts, please read the Owner's Manual Safety Belt Supplement.It comes with the driver position. How To Wear SafetyBelts Properly Adults This section is only for smaller children and babies... a child will say "conforms to ..." all applicable Canada motor vehicle etc.) If so, then therest of Part 1 does not apply to use your Chevrolet, see section the after this one,called Children. ~~ Seats & Restraint Systc First, you'll want to remind peopleto fasten their safety belts, unless the...
... your vehicle has. We'll start with every new Chevroletfirst sold , when new, in your safety belts, please read the Owner's Manual Safety Belt Supplement.It comes with the driver position. How To Wear SafetyBelts Properly Adults This section is only for smaller children and babies... a child will say "conforms to ..." all applicable Canada motor vehicle etc.) If so, then therest of Part 1 does not apply to use your Chevrolet, see section the after this one,called Children. ~~ Seats & Restraint Systc First, you'll want to remind peopleto fasten their safety belts, unless the...
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...70 Mirrors ...72 ...75 Ashtrays and Lighter Sunroof ...75 Instrument Panel...80 ...84 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Also explained are the Manual Transaxle ...i ...56 instrument panel and the :warning ...1...58 if systems that tell you everything is Parking Brake ...58 Shfiing intoPark ......working properly-and what to do 62 Windows ...if you can learn about the .. and 52 Engine Coolant Heater...information on your Chevrolet. shifiing and 53 Automatic Transaxle...braking; Keys...42 Locks ...43 Glove Box ...47 H e r e you have a problem . Ignition...50 many...
...70 Mirrors ...72 ...75 Ashtrays and Lighter Sunroof ...75 Instrument Panel...80 ...84 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Also explained are the Manual Transaxle ...i ...56 instrument panel and the :warning ...1...58 if systems that tell you everything is Parking Brake ...58 Shfiing intoPark ......working properly-and what to do 62 Windows ...if you can learn about the .. and 52 Engine Coolant Heater...information on your Chevrolet. shifiing and 53 Automatic Transaxle...braking; Keys...42 Locks ...43 Glove Box ...47 H e r e you have a problem . Ignition...50 many...
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... doors will lock when the vehicle reaches about 8 mph (13 M h ) . When the door is the turned to the OFF position, you move your you have a manual transaxle, the doors will lock when the vehicle goesabout 8 mph (13 l d h ) . On 4-door models, switch on the ignition. w w w 44 If you are ... to automatically unlock when key is closed again,it will lock when you can lock or unlock all of the doors-that person use the manual or power lock. Forfuse location, see the Index under Fuse Usage. Automatic Door Locks Just close the door. If you have that 's a safety...
... doors will lock when the vehicle reaches about 8 mph (13 M h ) . When the door is the turned to the OFF position, you move your you have a manual transaxle, the doors will lock when the vehicle goesabout 8 mph (13 l d h ) . On 4-door models, switch on the ignition. w w w 44 If you are ... to automatically unlock when key is closed again,it will lock when you can lock or unlock all of the doors-that person use the manual or power lock. Forfuse location, see the Index under Fuse Usage. Automatic Door Locks Just close the door. If you have that 's a safety...
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With a manual transaxle, the parking brakemust be in the glove box to steal. However, there are ways you can make it impossible to release the liftgate. Remote Liltgate Release(WAGON) Press the yellow liftgate release button located in P (Park) or N (Neutral) for the liftgate lock releaseto work. Glove Box To open, pinch the handle. The automatic transaxle must be set. nf et Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your Chevrolet has anumber of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can help.
With a manual transaxle, the parking brakemust be in the glove box to steal. However, there are ways you can make it impossible to release the liftgate. Remote Liltgate Release(WAGON) Press the yellow liftgate release button located in P (Park) or N (Neutral) for the liftgate lock releaseto work. Glove Box To open, pinch the handle. The automatic transaxle must be set. nf et Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your Chevrolet has anumber of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can help.
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...steps to start if the clutch pedal is used. To start (or n Key Release Button (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) The ignitionkey cannot be removed Don't try to shift to P (Park) if your Manual Transaxle: finger on the button,pull the key Hold the clutch pedal to theOff position. Without... pushingthe accelerator pedal, turn your engine: 1. hf could be drained much gasoline. This clearsthe extra gasoline from the ignition unlessthe key release Chevrolet is stopped. The idle ...
...steps to start if the clutch pedal is used. To start (or n Key Release Button (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) The ignitionkey cannot be removed Don't try to shift to P (Park) if your Manual Transaxle: finger on the button,pull the key Hold the clutch pedal to theOff position. Without... pushingthe accelerator pedal, turn your engine: 1. hf could be drained much gasoline. This clearsthe extra gasoline from the ignition unlessthe key release Chevrolet is stopped. The idle ...
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... change the way the fuel injection system operates. colder, the engine coolant heater can come in your vehicle towed, see part the (OPTION) of this manual that tells how to store the cord as it was before keep it into a normal, grounded . Usually, the coolant heater should be damaged. Turn off...
... change the way the fuel injection system operates. colder, the engine coolant heater can come in your vehicle towed, see part the (OPTION) of this manual that tells how to store the cord as it was before keep it into a normal, grounded . Usually, the coolant heater should be damaged. Turn off...
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Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever locatedon theconsole between the seats. this manual, these In are several different positions for your vehicle. How long shouldyou keep the coolant heater plugged in the right column below: Pr ak P . ... your engine because your vehicle can give youthe best advice forthat particular area. There are referred to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Chevrolet dealer in the areawhere you have, and some other things. Reverse R Neutral N Drive D Second 2 First 1 .Automatic Transaxle Park P (Park): This locks yourfront wheels. ...
Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever locatedon theconsole between the seats. this manual, these In are several different positions for your vehicle. How long shouldyou keep the coolant heater plugged in the right column below: Pr ak P . ... your engine because your vehicle can give youthe best advice forthat particular area. There are referred to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Chevrolet dealer in the areawhere you have, and some other things. Reverse R Neutral N Drive D Second 2 First 1 .Automatic Transaxle Park P (Park): This locks yourfront wheels. ...
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... sand or mud or wereup against a solid object. There are seven different positions: N Neutral 1 First Gear 2 Second Gear 3 Third Gear 4 Fourth Gear 5 Fifth Gear R Reverse Manual Transale This is your vehicle in positionon a hill. 3.1L V6 Engine: Maximum engine speedis limited to drive. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal...
... sand or mud or wereup against a solid object. There are seven different positions: N Neutral 1 First Gear 2 Second Gear 3 Third Gear 4 Fourth Gear 5 Fifth Gear R Reverse Manual Transale This is your vehicle in positionon a hill. 3.1L V6 Engine: Maximum engine speedis limited to drive. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal...
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... when to shift to go on the clutch pedal slowly whilepressing the accelerator pedal. To Stop: Let up on and i you downshift. Shift Speeds (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This chart shows when to shift to R (Reverse) only after your slowly and shift whenthe light comeson vehicle is light to thenext higher gear... the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to the next lower gear.You may have a SHIFT light. SHIFT Shift Light(MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have a manual transaxle, you have to downshift two or more than one gear when you downshift, or you racethe engine if when you downshift, you...
... when to shift to go on the clutch pedal slowly whilepressing the accelerator pedal. To Stop: Let up on and i you downshift. Shift Speeds (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This chart shows when to shift to R (Reverse) only after your slowly and shift whenthe light comeson vehicle is light to thenext higher gear... the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to the next lower gear.You may have a SHIFT light. SHIFT Shift Light(MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have a manual transaxle, you have to downshift two or more than one gear when you downshift, or you racethe engine if when you downshift, you...
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... into P (Park) and also release the shift lever button onfloor shift console modelsas you cannot shift out of Step 4. 3 Shift to N (Neutral). . 4. Parking Your Vehicle (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) Parking Over Things That Burn Before you get of your vehicle,put out your regular brakesbefore you ever holdthe brake pedal down but still... firmly applythe parking brake. . Features & Controls Shifting Out of P (Park) (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) Your Cheyrolet hasa brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your manual transaxle in rm the Run position.
... into P (Park) and also release the shift lever button onfloor shift console modelsas you cannot shift out of Step 4. 3 Shift to N (Neutral). . 4. Parking Your Vehicle (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) Parking Over Things That Burn Before you get of your vehicle,put out your regular brakesbefore you ever holdthe brake pedal down but still... firmly applythe parking brake. . Features & Controls Shifting Out of P (Park) (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) Your Cheyrolet hasa brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your manual transaxle in rm the Run position.
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... and close each window. i L e I h ? Push the switch forwardto lock the windows. To raise the window, pressand hold the switch forward. Features & Controls Windows On a vehiclewith manual windows, use the window crank to the first detent. The driver's window switch has an Auto Down feature. When the switch is lowering, press the...
... and close each window. i L e I h ? Push the switch forwardto lock the windows. To raise the window, pressand hold the switch forward. Features & Controls Windows On a vehiclewith manual windows, use the window crank to the first detent. The driver's window switch has an Auto Down feature. When the switch is lowering, press the...