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My 1997 Chevy Cavalier Is Not Starting I Just Hear A Click When I Turned The Ign
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Warning Lights In The Car
Warning light in my Chevy Cavalier Rally Sport. Looks like a battery with an arrow pointing down. in...
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97 Chevy Cavalier Z24 Tilt Steering Wheel Anti-theft Pin
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1997 Cavalier Dlr,cluster Lights Not Working, Car Start Then Dies.
This issue started when positive cable fell off when driving, 1st anti theft needed relearn. Then da...
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Fixing A Thermostat
I seen the persin take the thermostat out frm the too not unserneth the cari went to replace it an i...
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Popular 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 10
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CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS COOLANT AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY POWER WINDOW WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE...
Owner's Manual - Page 33
... the partof this manual called 'cChildren"and the caution label on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information.
1-23 See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in position beforeand duringa crash.
The light tells you . A CAUTION:
Air bags inflate with air far bags. If you're tooclose to an inflating air bag, it could seriouslyinjure...
Owner's Manual - Page 36
... the air bag module in moderate to inflate only once. How does an air bag restrain? inflated.
bags distribute the force Air of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more than a supplement to safety belts, then only in the steering wheel hub the driver's air bag, the for be warm, but can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel.Air bags...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
...can still inflate during improper service. Your Chevrolet dealer and the Cavalier Service Manual have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both air the bag module and the instrument panel for you is qualified to an air bag when it inflates. The air bag systemdoes nor need regular maintenance.
To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications'' inthe Index...
Owner's Manual - Page 59
...on your Chevrolet, and information on starting, shifting and braking. and what to do if you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-10 2-10 2-1 1 2-12 2-12 2- 14 2- 17 2-18 2-23 2-26 2-27 2-29 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle...
Owner's Manual - Page 65
... interference that may be too far from your Chevrolet dealer or a qualified technician for two seconds after all remaining doors will unlock automatically system. If the UNLOCK button is pressed again work or if you 're still having trouble, see your vehicle symbol on for any remote keyless entry UNLOCK: The driver's door will unlock. The interior lamps will automatically lock...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
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2-9 Remove the battery and replace it than once. If the transmitter does not work, try synchronizing the transmitter with the receiver.
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Your remote Keyless Entry Systemis equipped with a security system that has been sent to the receiver.
If the doors do not lock and unlock, your vehicle. Read the instructions inside the...
Owner's Manual - Page 100
... during the day. un to see the front of your instrument panel comes on when the DRLare on the following :
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Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Light Control
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can be especially helpful in daylight when: The ignition is on with the engine running, 0 The headlamp switch is OFF, 0 The parking brake is released and 0 The transaxle is not inPARK (P) on models with the...
Owner's Manual - Page 129
... warning light will come on when youset your parking brake with the system. The Enhanced TractionSystem warning light may need service.
If the traction control system is affected by
ETS OFF
to warn you start the engine.
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (If Equipped)
With the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this warning light is on, the system will come on and stay...
Owner's Manual - Page 169
... clicking noise while or this warning light will eliminate a lotof unnecessary braking. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light'' in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- When you start your engine, or when you will stay on , brake pedal movesa little. If you if do , the pedal may even notice that will be harderto push.
If there's a problem...
Owner's Manual - Page 222
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
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- When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you . Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B, Electric Engine Fan
A CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood can start even up when the engine is not running and can injure you 'll see:
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Owner's Manual - Page 243
...24 6-25 6-28 Fuel Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Except 2.4L Code T Engine) Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.4L Code T Engine Only) Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6-29 6-30 6-31 6-35 6-35 6-40 6-52 6-55 6-56 6-56 6-58 6-58 6-64 Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery...
Owner's Manual - Page 302
...Fuel Injectors Instrument Cluster, Anti-Lock Brake System Instrument Cluster, Powertrain Control Module, Daytime Running Lights Rear Window Defogger Multiport Fuel Injection Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The fuse panel is located under the left and pull the forward. Makesure to the left end of the instrument panel.To open, push the tab the access on door to door insert the tabs when replacing...
Owner's Manual - Page 303
... A/C Compressor, Cruise Control, Multiport Fuel Injection Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Exterior Lamps, Instrument Panel Lights Power DoorLocks, Convertible Top (Convertible Model) Heater and A/CControl, Anti-lock Brake System, Engine Cooling Fan Radio, Remote Keyless Entry Alarm Module - Interior Lamps, Warning Chimes Cruise Control Left Headlamp Cigarette Lighter, Horn, Interior Lamps...
Owner's Manual - Page 306
..., ask your Chevrolet dealer.
2.2L Engine Specifications
VIN Engine Code ...4 L4 Type ...Horsepower ...120 1-3-4-2 Firing Order ...Thermostat Temperature ...180" F (82°C)
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Element 2.2L ...2.4L ...Engine Oil Filter
2.2L 2.4L
AC Type A- 11 72C ACTypeA-1172C AC Type PF-47 AC Type PF-44
2.4L Engine Specifications VIN Engine Code ...T Type ...L4...
Owner's Manual - Page 350
...Automatic Transaxle Check (Except 2.4L Code T Engine)
Check the transaxle fluid level;
Manual Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level; Check for fluid loss may also have your fluid checkedby your belts, buckles, latch plates,retractors and anchorages are working properly. See "Manual Transaxle" in the this system couldindicate a problem.
Hydraulic Clutch System Check Check...
Owner's Manual - Page 377
Sheet Metal ...6-55 Clutch Fluid, Hydraulic ...6-24 Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Light Control ...2-42 Clutch, Hydraulic ...6-24 DeadBattery ...5-3 Comfort Controls ...3- 1 Defects.ReportingSafety ...8-10 Compact Disc Adapter Kit ...3-17 4-2 DefensiveDriving ...Compact Disc Care ...3-25 Defogger.RearWindow ...3-7 3-17 Player ...Defogging ...3-7 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-21 3-7 Defrosting ......
Owner's Manual - Page 379
... Heater Hose ...Steering ...7-46 7-46 Suspension ...Throttle Linkage ...7-46 Installing the Boot ...2-52 InstrumentPanel ...2-62 Brightness Control ...2-44 Cleaning ...6-51 Cluster ...2-64, 2-65 6-60 FuseBlock ...Interior Lamps ...2-44 BulbReplacement ...6-39
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Automatic Transaxle...2- 19 Gear Positions. FrontTowing ...Fuel ...Filling Your Tank ...Gage ...In Foreign Countries ...Fuses...
Owner's Manual - Page 380
... Low Coolant Warning ...2-73 Oil Pressure Warning ...2-76 2-77 Passlock Warning ...Safety Belt Reminder ...1.8.2.68 2.25. 2.77 Up-Shift ...4-33 Loading YourVehicle ...Locks Cylinders ...7-43 Door ...2-4 Key Lock Cylinder Service ...7-43 PowerDoor ...2-5 Rear Door Security ...2-5 Steering Column Lock Check ...7-44 Trunk ...2-10 2-73 Low Coolant Warning Light ...Lowering the Convertible Top Manually...
Owner's Manual - Page 383
...50 Starter Switch Check ...7-43 Starting Your Engine ...2-14.2-15. 2- 16 Steam ...5-14 Steering ...4-10 In Emergencies ...4-11 4-10, 6-29 Power ...Tips ...4-10 Wheel, Tilt ...2-33 Storage Compartments ...2-48 Storage, Vehicle ...6-35 Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...5-35 Sunvisors ...2-50 Sunroof ...2-51 Supplemental Restraint System ...1-22 Surge Tank, Coolant ...5-16 Surge Tank Pressure Cap...
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