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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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...to operate your Chevroletrunning properly and looking good. Part 1: Seats & Restraint Systems This part tells you find apart. operate your Chevrolet features and controls for your seats and safety belts properly. Part 6 Service & Appearance Care : Here the manual tells you have a problem while driving, as... a such flat tire or engine overheating. Using Your 7994 Chevrolet Owner's Manual Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tells youwhat to doif you how...
...to operate your Chevroletrunning properly and looking good. Part 1: Seats & Restraint Systems This part tells you find apart. operate your Chevrolet features and controls for your seats and safety belts properly. Part 6 Service & Appearance Care : Here the manual tells you have a problem while driving, as... a such flat tire or engine overheating. Using Your 7994 Chevrolet Owner's Manual Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tells youwhat to doif you how...
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... use it on the last page of safety cautions in this part. Part 9: Index Here's an alphabetical listingbf almost every subjectin this manual. will find it to quickly find something you detailsabout the You "Roadside Assistance" program. Safety Warnings and...speech impaired)as well as the mediation/ arbitration procedure. Service Station Information: This isa quick referenceof service information. I Part 8: Customer Assistance Information This part includes important information about reporting safety defects and gives you want to ignore the warning. You can use a box ...
... use it on the last page of safety cautions in this part. Part 9: Index Here's an alphabetical listingbf almost every subjectin this manual. will find it to quickly find something you detailsabout the You "Roadside Assistance" program. Safety Warnings and...speech impaired)as well as the mediation/ arbitration procedure. Service Station Information: This isa quick referenceof service information. I Part 8: Customer Assistance Information This part includes important information about reporting safety defects and gives you want to ignore the warning. You can use a box ...
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... a crash. In most crashes are clear. n This figure lightsup as a reminder to buckle up does matter ...a lot! Safety Belts: They're For Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly.It also tells you some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. But most crashes buckling...
... a crash. In most crashes are clear. n This figure lightsup as a reminder to buckle up does matter ...a lot! Safety Belts: They're For Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly.It also tells you some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. But most crashes buckling...
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...already buckled,neither the chime nor thelight will also come on the driver's door will be riding in your Chevrolet, see section the after this one,called Children. ~~ Seats & Restraint Systc First, you'll want ...vehicle has. If 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 Chevroletfirst sold in Canada? (If it was, a sticker on for everyone'sprotection. 8... buckled. Was your safety belts, please read the Owner's Manual Safety Belt Supplement.It comes with the driver position.
...already buckled,neither the chime nor thelight will also come on the driver's door will be riding in your Chevrolet, see section the after this one,called Children. ~~ Seats & Restraint Systc First, you'll want ...vehicle has. If 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 Chevroletfirst sold in Canada? (If it was, a sticker on for everyone'sprotection. 8... buckled. Was your safety belts, please read the Owner's Manual Safety Belt Supplement.It comes with the driver position.
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... Heater (Engine Block Heater) Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: After you ever have to I have your vehicle towed, see part the (OPTION) of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. If you don't, your engine.If you don't, it could change the...engineparts. To use the coolant heater: NOTICE: 1. Open the hood and unwrap the deep puddles orstanding water, electrical cord. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you drivetoo quickly through 2. colder, the engine coolant heater can come in a minimumof four hours prior to starting and better fuel...
... Heater (Engine Block Heater) Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: After you ever have to I have your vehicle towed, see part the (OPTION) of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. If you don't, your engine.If you don't, it could change the...engineparts. To use the coolant heater: NOTICE: 1. Open the hood and unwrap the deep puddles orstanding water, electrical cord. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you drivetoo quickly through 2. colder, the engine coolant heater can come in a minimumof four hours prior to starting and better fuel...
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... system warning light isn't on again while you 're driving, stop assoon as possible. See the Index under Manual Transaxle. If the regular brake system warning light is alsoon, you don't have anti-lock brakes. If the anti...system warning light ever flashes, your engine and it will stay on , turn the ignition off . Shift Light(MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This light comeson when you need to shift to reset the system. Then start your anti-lock brake... turn the ignition off . See Brake System Warning Light earlier inthis part. If the light stays on for three seconds. That's normal.
... system warning light isn't on again while you 're driving, stop assoon as possible. See the Index under Manual Transaxle. If the regular brake system warning light is alsoon, you don't have anti-lock brakes. If the anti...system warning light ever flashes, your engine and it will stay on , turn the ignition off . Shift Light(MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This light comeson when you need to shift to reset the system. Then start your anti-lock brake... turn the ignition off . See Brake System Warning Light earlier inthis part. If the light stays on for three seconds. That's normal.
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... Reverse), spinning the wheels as little as the tires. Rocking your vehicle to spin your compact spare. NOTICE: Spinning your wheelscan destroy parts of your compact spare or wheel with a manual transaxle, between R (Reverse) and a fonGard gear (or with other vehicle. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle...
... Reverse), spinning the wheels as little as the tires. Rocking your vehicle to spin your compact spare. NOTICE: Spinning your wheelscan destroy parts of your compact spare or wheel with a manual transaxle, between R (Reverse) and a fonGard gear (or with other vehicle. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle...
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Manual Coolant...Engine This part begins with service and ...fuel information. technical information about the care your Battery ...Bulb Replacement...vehicle. Part Service ...Fuel ...Hood Release...Engine Oil ...Air Cleaner...Automatic Transaxle Fluid...H e r e you will find information Transaxle Fluid ...about your Chevrolet of . anda section devotedto Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...its appearance care Loading Your...
Manual Coolant...Engine This part begins with service and ...fuel information. technical information about the care your Battery ...Bulb Replacement...vehicle. Part Service ...Fuel ...Hood Release...Engine Oil ...Air Cleaner...Automatic Transaxle Fluid...H e r e you will find information Transaxle Fluid ...about your Chevrolet of . anda section devotedto Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...its appearance care Loading Your...
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...add anything to for all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of gasoline (unleaded). and CGSB 3.5-92 in the Index. and Canada, it's easyto be damaged. drive. To orderthe proper servicemanual, see "UNLEADED" right on the pump. Service Your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle bestand ... . NOTICE: Be sure the posted octane is lessthan 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you 'll want to service your Chevrolet this manual than can damage your vehicle's filler neck. I54 If you perform. If it's bad enough, it , your own service work without knowing enough...
...add anything to for all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of gasoline (unleaded). and CGSB 3.5-92 in the Index. and Canada, it's easyto be damaged. drive. To orderthe proper servicemanual, see "UNLEADED" right on the pump. Service Your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle bestand ... . NOTICE: Be sure the posted octane is lessthan 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you 'll want to service your Chevrolet this manual than can damage your vehicle's filler neck. I54 If you perform. If it's bad enough, it , your own service work without knowing enough...
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... and FULL marks. (Note: Fluid may choose to have it should be, push the dipstick back in all the instructions here, or you check your manual transaxle doesn't require changing. 4. If you to rest your engine isoff, the vehicle is parkedon a level placeand the transaxle is located below brake master ... the dipstick and clean it . 3 Check both sides of the fluid could get an accurate reading if you could comeout and fall on hot' engine parts or exhaust system, starting a fire.Be sure to get a false reading on the dipstick. 3 Push the dipstick back in all the way; . See How ...
... and FULL marks. (Note: Fluid may choose to have it should be, push the dipstick back in all the instructions here, or you check your manual transaxle doesn't require changing. 4. If you to rest your engine isoff, the vehicle is parkedon a level placeand the transaxle is located below brake master ... the dipstick and clean it . 3 Check both sides of the fluid could get an accurate reading if you could comeout and fall on hot' engine parts or exhaust system, starting a fire.Be sure to get a false reading on the dipstick. 3 Push the dipstick back in all the way; . See How ...
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, Fluids & Lubricants ITEM APPLICATION GM PART NUMBER SIZE Antifreeze Coolant...Year-Round Antifreeze for ...1052367 16 oz. (0.5 L) GM Engine Oil Supplement (E.O.S.) ...See dealeradvice Hood, Trunk and Door Hinges Engine Oil ...Master Cylinder 1052535 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...Automatic Transaxle (1.0 L) 32 oz...12346143 DEXRON@-I11 32 oz. (1.0 L) 12345881 DEXRONa-IIE ...(1.0 L) 32 oz. 12345349 Synchromesh Transmission Fluid ...Manual Transaxle ...16 oz. (0.5 L) GM Hydraulic Fluid ...Clutch Master Cylinder...12345347 Engine Oil ...Engine Lubrication ...See the Index under Engine Oil.
, Fluids & Lubricants ITEM APPLICATION GM PART NUMBER SIZE Antifreeze Coolant...Year-Round Antifreeze for ...1052367 16 oz. (0.5 L) GM Engine Oil Supplement (E.O.S.) ...See dealeradvice Hood, Trunk and Door Hinges Engine Oil ...Master Cylinder 1052535 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...Automatic Transaxle (1.0 L) 32 oz...12346143 DEXRON@-I11 32 oz. (1.0 L) 12345881 DEXRONa-IIE ...(1.0 L) 32 oz. 12345349 Synchromesh Transmission Fluid ...Manual Transaxle ...16 oz. (0.5 L) GM Hydraulic Fluid ...Clutch Master Cylinder...12345347 Engine Oil ...Engine Lubrication ...See the Index under Engine Oil.
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... help you have done and dealer, the place manyGM owners how often. You may use proper parts and practices. Your dealercan be relied upon to qualified and have the necessary use your Chevrolet Services" showswhat to have any If into five sections: questions on your vehicle good in the ... even the wrong tire inflation can easily do some work be checked whenever you will probably want to get them in this in this manual. Improper fluid levelsor time in good condition, see your vehiclein malting increase the level of publications and how to get the service information GM...
... help you have done and dealer, the place manyGM owners how often. You may use proper parts and practices. Your dealercan be relied upon to qualified and have the necessary use your Chevrolet Services" showswhat to have any If into five sections: questions on your vehicle good in the ... even the wrong tire inflation can easily do some work be checked whenever you will probably want to get them in this in this manual. Improper fluid levelsor time in good condition, see your vehiclein malting increase the level of publications and how to get the service information GM...
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... in the Index. For proper wear and cracked, swollen or deteriorated. following the instructions in Conserving I1 oils of the radiator and manual. See Tires, Inspection G air conditioning condenser. Engine Accessory DriveBelt(s) individual ribswithout affecting The "SH" or "SG" designation may performance... Index. Maintenance Schedule Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following are explanations of the services listed in the Index. All parts should be shown alone or in combination with new determine the preferred viscosity for uneven wear damage. tires for or...
... in the Index. For proper wear and cracked, swollen or deteriorated. following the instructions in Conserving I1 oils of the radiator and manual. See Tires, Inspection G air conditioning condenser. Engine Accessory DriveBelt(s) individual ribswithout affecting The "SH" or "SG" designation may performance... Index. Maintenance Schedule Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following are explanations of the services listed in the Index. All parts should be shown alone or in combination with new determine the preferred viscosity for uneven wear damage. tires for or...
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... or other driven under Publications i the Index. See for the proper replacement intervals spark plugs with the proper type. Replacement Parts in the Index. automatic transaxles, changeboth the fluid and filter every15,000 miles 9. EGR system serviceas described in "SectionE: ... Environmental Protection Agency or the CaliforniaAir Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the spark plugs. For manual Code 4 engine only)* - Replace transaxles, fluid doesn't require spark plugswith the proper type. Checkthe boot fit at the conditions...
... or other driven under Publications i the Index. See for the proper replacement intervals spark plugs with the proper type. Replacement Parts in the Index. automatic transaxles, changeboth the fluid and filter every15,000 miles 9. EGR system serviceas described in "SectionE: ... Environmental Protection Agency or the CaliforniaAir Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the spark plugs. For manual Code 4 engine only)* - Replace transaxles, fluid doesn't require spark plugswith the proper type. Checkthe boot fit at the conditions...
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... WHAT SHOULD BE DONE ~ ~~~~~~ Restraint Systems Steering, Suspension and Front-WheelDrive Axle Bootand Seal InsDection Exhaust System Inspection Throttle Linkage Inspection Manual Transaxle Brake System Inspection . If you see anything parts that might keep arestraint system from doing its job, have You your brakes inspected more often your driving habits or conditions...
... WHAT SHOULD BE DONE ~ ~~~~~~ Restraint Systems Steering, Suspension and Front-WheelDrive Axle Bootand Seal InsDection Exhaust System Inspection Throttle Linkage Inspection Manual Transaxle Brake System Inspection . If you see anything parts that might keep arestraint system from doing its job, have You your brakes inspected more often your driving habits or conditions...
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... 2, Category LB or GC-LB. GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 or equivalent). ~ ~~~ Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Clutch System ~ ~~~~ Power Steering System Manual Transaxle Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Manual Transaxle Shift Linkage Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345349 or equivalent). Lubricate with others, such"SH/CD," "SH...
... 2, Category LB or GC-LB. GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 or equivalent). ~ ~~~ Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Clutch System ~ ~~~~ Power Steering System Manual Transaxle Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Manual Transaxle Shift Linkage Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345349 or equivalent). Lubricate with others, such"SH/CD," "SH...
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...Lights ...64 Outside Rearview Mirrors...73 Overheated Engine ...136 Overheated Engine Coolant Warning Gage ...85 Owner Checks& Services ...212 Owner's Manual. ShiftingInto ...51.58 Lubricants ...217 Recreational Towing...125 Parking Over ThingsThat Burn ...60 Replacement Bulbs...200 Torque Lock ...59 Replacement... Fuses...196 With the Engine Running...54.59. 61 Replacement Parts ...202 Parking Brake ...58 Replacement, Windshield Wiper 179 ...Passenger Belts (see Safety Belts) Replacing Safety Belts...40 Passing ...72...
...Lights ...64 Outside Rearview Mirrors...73 Overheated Engine ...136 Overheated Engine Coolant Warning Gage ...85 Owner Checks& Services ...212 Owner's Manual. ShiftingInto ...51.58 Lubricants ...217 Recreational Towing...125 Parking Over ThingsThat Burn ...60 Replacement Bulbs...200 Torque Lock ...59 Replacement... Fuses...196 With the Engine Running...54.59. 61 Replacement Parts ...202 Parking Brake ...58 Replacement, Windshield Wiper 179 ...Passenger Belts (see Safety Belts) Replacing Safety Belts...40 Passing ...72...
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... Wagon 15 ...Seatbaclc Latches...14 Service Parts Identification Label ...194 Service Publications ...227 Service Station Information ...240 Setting the Clock...97 Setting the Trip Odometer ...83 Shift Light...57.87 Shifting Into P (Park) ...58 Shifting Out of P (Park) ...60 Shifting the Transaxle Automatic Transaxle ...53 Manual Transaxle ...56 Signaling Turns ...64 Skidding...
... Wagon 15 ...Seatbaclc Latches...14 Service Parts Identification Label ...194 Service Publications ...227 Service Station Information ...240 Setting the Clock...97 Setting the Trip Odometer ...83 Shift Light...57.87 Shifting Into P (Park) ...58 Shifting Out of P (Park) ...60 Shifting the Transaxle Automatic Transaxle ...53 Manual Transaxle ...56 Signaling Turns ...64 Skidding...