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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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... Language Manual: lux proprietaires canadiens:Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en francaischez votre :oncessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7. 'ublished by Chevrolet Motor Division General Motors Corporation General Motors, GM and the GM emblem, the word Chevrolet, the Chevrolet emblemand the name Cavalier are...
... Language Manual: lux proprietaires canadiens:Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en francaischez votre :oncessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7. 'ublished by Chevrolet Motor Division General Motors Corporation General Motors, GM and the GM emblem, the word Chevrolet, the Chevrolet emblemand the name Cavalier are...
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...and comfort controls and There are nine parts with a brief list of contents, so you can bend the manual slightly to explain things quickly. Part 6 Service & Appearance Care : Here the manual tells you how keep to operate your seats and safety belts properly. This This part explains howto startand will ... work together This part tells you how adjust the to to reveal the tabs that part Here you'll find apart. Using Your 7994 Chevrolet Owner's Manual Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tells youwhat to end when Part 2 Features & Controls they first receive their new vehicle. ...
...and comfort controls and There are nine parts with a brief list of contents, so you can bend the manual slightly to explain things quickly. Part 6 Service & Appearance Care : Here the manual tells you how keep to operate your seats and safety belts properly. This This part explains howto startand will ... work together This part tells you how adjust the to to reveal the tabs that part Here you'll find apart. Using Your 7994 Chevrolet Owner's Manual Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tells youwhat to end when Part 2 Features & Controls they first receive their new vehicle. ...
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...gives you detailsabout the You "Roadside Assistance" program. Part 9: Index Here's an alphabetical listingbf almost every subjectin this part. Service Station Information: This isa quick referenceof service information. You can use a box with gray backgroundand the word CAUTION to tell youabout things that could hurt you if ... the mediation/ arbitration procedure. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also findcustomer satisfaction phone numbers (including customer satisfaction numbers for service publicationsin this manual. will find something you were to read. i I
...gives you detailsabout the You "Roadside Assistance" program. Part 9: Index Here's an alphabetical listingbf almost every subjectin this part. Service Station Information: This isa quick referenceof service information. You can use a box with gray backgroundand the word CAUTION to tell youabout things that could hurt you if ... the mediation/ arbitration procedure. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also findcustomer satisfaction phone numbers (including customer satisfaction numbers for service publicationsin this manual. will find something you were to read. i I
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... gage may overheat. See the Index under Engine Overheating. hgine Coolant Temperature Gage With the ignition in theRun position, this manual. If you have been operating your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. If the gage pointer moves into thered area, your engine coolant has overheated. See the Index ...to fill the tank. The gage doesn't go backto E when you should pull off the road, stop your fueltank capacity, see Service Station Informationon the last page of this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. For your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as...
... gage may overheat. See the Index under Engine Overheating. hgine Coolant Temperature Gage With the ignition in theRun position, this manual. If you have been operating your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. If the gage pointer moves into thered area, your engine coolant has overheated. See the Index ...to fill the tank. The gage doesn't go backto E when you should pull off the road, stop your fueltank capacity, see Service Station Informationon the last page of this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. For your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as...
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...you're driving, stop assoon as possible. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on , have anti-lock brakes. Then start your Chevroletneeds service. That's normal. See Brake System Warning Light earlier inthis part. If the anti-lock brake system warning light ever flashes, your regular brakes. ...) This light comeson when you don't have it fixed so it will be ready warn to the next higher gear. See the Index under Manual Transaxle. If the light doesn't come on , you still have anti-lock brakes and there's a problemwith your anti-lock brake system is a problem...
...you're driving, stop assoon as possible. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on , have anti-lock brakes. Then start your Chevroletneeds service. That's normal. See Brake System Warning Light earlier inthis part. If the anti-lock brake system warning light ever flashes, your regular brakes. ...) This light comeson when you don't have it fixed so it will be ready warn to the next higher gear. See the Index under Manual Transaxle. If the light doesn't come on , you still have anti-lock brakes and there's a problemwith your anti-lock brake system is a problem...
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That your vehicle. When the towing servicearrives, let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towinginstructions and illustrations. The usual towing equipment S: :A)Sling-type towtruck :B)Wheel-lift tow truck C) Car carrier f your vehiclecannot be ...type equipment. Before youdo anything, turn on the Road A B When you call, tellthe towing service: That your vehicle has been changedor nodified sinceit was damaged. Whether you have aGM dealer or a xofessional towing service your vehicle cannot be correct. Problems on the lazard warning flashers. . If there was an...
That your vehicle. When the towing servicearrives, let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towinginstructions and illustrations. The usual towing equipment S: :A)Sling-type towtruck :B)Wheel-lift tow truck C) Car carrier f your vehiclecannot be ...type equipment. Before youdo anything, turn on the Road A B When you call, tellthe towing service: That your vehicle has been changedor nodified sinceit was damaged. Whether you have aGM dealer or a xofessional towing service your vehicle cannot be correct. Problems on the lazard warning flashers. . If there was an...
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...important fluid and Brakes ...lubricant levels There is also . Manual Coolant...Engine This part begins with service and ...fuel information. technical information about the care your Battery ...Bulb Replacement...vehicle. Service and Appearance Care 154 154 158 162 165 167 169 ... Breakers...Capacities 81Specifications ...Fluids 81Lubricants ...Replacement Bulbs ...Engine Specifications ...Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... Part Service ...Fuel ...Hood Release...Engine Oil ...Air Cleaner...Automatic Transaxle Fluid...H e r e you will find information Transaxle Fluid ...about your...
...important fluid and Brakes ...lubricant levels There is also . Manual Coolant...Engine This part begins with service and ...fuel information. technical information about the care your Battery ...Bulb Replacement...vehicle. Service and Appearance Care 154 154 158 162 165 167 169 ... Breakers...Capacities 81Specifications ...Fluids 81Lubricants ...Replacement Bulbs ...Engine Specifications ...Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... Part Service ...Fuel ...Hood Release...Engine Oil ...Air Cleaner...Automatic Transaxle Fluid...H e r e you will find information Transaxle Fluid ...about your...
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...to do some of any service work without knowing enough about how to keep your Chevrolet this manual than can damage your vehicle's filler neck. Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do your own service work you 'll want to get the proper Chevrolet ServiceManual. We hope you... perform. You'll see Service Publicationsin the Index. . We...
...to do some of any service work without knowing enough about how to keep your Chevrolet this manual than can damage your vehicle's filler neck. Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do your own service work you 'll want to get the proper Chevrolet ServiceManual. We hope you... perform. You'll see Service Publicationsin the Index. . We...
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... follow these steps: 1. If you may appear at a Chevroletdealership Service Department. Remove the dipstick. 2. If the fluid levelis where it should be alittle difficult, you do it . 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and . The manual transaxle dipstick is low, addmore fluid as described in the next ...iswhen the engine oil is cool enough for you check your engine isoff, the vehicle is parkedon a level placeand the transaxle is changed. Manual TransaxleFluid When to Check A goodtime to have this operation can be , push the dipstick back in all the way; . Flip the ...
... follow these steps: 1. If you may appear at a Chevroletdealership Service Department. Remove the dipstick. 2. If the fluid levelis where it should be alittle difficult, you do it . 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and . The manual transaxle dipstick is low, addmore fluid as described in the next ...iswhen the engine oil is cool enough for you check your engine isoff, the vehicle is parkedon a level placeand the transaxle is changed. Manual TransaxleFluid When to Check A goodtime to have this operation can be , push the dipstick back in all the way; . Flip the ...
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... a clean, damp cloth. Wipe off what's left with a blow dryer or a heat lamp. , NOTICE: Don't use anyof these unless this manual says you use them on the cleaner label. Do not use them , don't saturate thestained area. If you can. Always clean a whole trim ...a solvent-typespot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. Cleaning the Inside of dust and loose dirt. Service & Appearance Care Never use these to get rid of Your Chevrolet Use a vacuumcleaner often to clean your vehicle: Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer ...
... a clean, damp cloth. Wipe off what's left with a blow dryer or a heat lamp. , NOTICE: Don't use anyof these unless this manual says you use them on the cleaner label. Do not use them , don't saturate thestained area. If you can. Always clean a whole trim ...a solvent-typespot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. Cleaning the Inside of dust and loose dirt. Service & Appearance Care Never use these to get rid of Your Chevrolet Use a vacuumcleaner often to clean your vehicle: Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer ...
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Service & Appearance Care Capacities & Specifications Engine Crankcase...4.0 quarts 3.80 L When changing filter, up to theappropriate level,as recommended in your vehicle needs refrigerant, sure the proper refrigerant be needed. additional For information,see your Chevrolet dealer. sure Manual Transaxle ...Complete Drainand Refill...25 pints 1.25 L Tire Pressures, Sizes ...See Tire-Loading Information label driver's door. the air conditioning If system in this manual. When adding, be to fill to quart (0.5 liter) more oil may be needed. 0.5 Automatic Transaxle ...Pan Removal and ...
Service & Appearance Care Capacities & Specifications Engine Crankcase...4.0 quarts 3.80 L When changing filter, up to theappropriate level,as recommended in your vehicle needs refrigerant, sure the proper refrigerant be needed. additional For information,see your Chevrolet dealer. sure Manual Transaxle ...Complete Drainand Refill...25 pints 1.25 L Tire Pressures, Sizes ...See Tire-Loading Information label driver's door. the air conditioning If system in this manual. When adding, be to fill to quart (0.5 liter) more oil may be needed. 0.5 Automatic Transaxle ...Pan Removal and ...
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So please read this part is Organized you will find theschedules in this manual. See Service Publications in the Index. "Section B: Owner Checksand Services" tells you what you can may use proper parts and practices. how you'll drive You may even need more frequent checks ... do some work on how to keep your vehicle "Section A: Scheduled Maintenance in good condition, see your Chevrolet Services" showswhat to help protect our to get the service information GM publishes. But we breathe. You even the wrong tire inflation can easily do errands or in many other ways. B B If...
So please read this part is Organized you will find theschedules in this manual. See Service Publications in the Index. "Section B: Owner Checksand Services" tells you what you can may use proper parts and practices. how you'll drive You may even need more frequent checks ... do some work on how to keep your vehicle "Section A: Scheduled Maintenance in good condition, see your Chevrolet Services" showswhat to help protect our to get the service information GM publishes. But we breathe. You even the wrong tire inflation can easily do errands or in many other ways. B B If...
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... system and pressure cap. Engine Oil and Filter Change* tension. Replace as specified. For proper wear and cracked, swollen or deteriorated. SERVICE 4. the Inspection * - Inspect the belt (s) for or approved recycledcoolant your tires Tighten screw-type hose clamps. individual ribswithout affecting The... inhibitor level and maintains proper Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage. following the instructions in Conserving I1 oils of the radiator and manual. Check the pressure cap and neck. If or To help ensure proper operation, we you or anyone else drives vehicle...
... system and pressure cap. Engine Oil and Filter Change* tension. Replace as specified. For proper wear and cracked, swollen or deteriorated. SERVICE 4. the Inspection * - Inspect the belt (s) for or approved recycledcoolant your tires Tighten screw-type hose clamps. individual ribswithout affecting The... inhibitor level and maintains proper Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage. following the instructions in Conserving I1 oils of the radiator and manual. Check the pressure cap and neck. If or To help ensure proper operation, we you or anyone else drives vehicle...
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... regularly reaches 90°F I O . Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) (32°C) or higher. t = The U.S. Conduct the In hilly or mountainous terrain. service manual, seeService If you do not use your driving conditions. For manual Code 4 engine only)* - Replace transaxles, fluid doesn't require spark plugswith the proper type. EGR system serviceas described in Uses such...
... regularly reaches 90°F I O . Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) (32°C) or higher. t = The U.S. Conduct the In hilly or mountainous terrain. service manual, seeService If you do not use your driving conditions. For manual Code 4 engine only)* - Replace transaxles, fluid doesn't require spark plugswith the proper type. EGR system serviceas described in Uses such...
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...), NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle beginsto move the shift lever out of P (Park),your vehicle needs service. Bralte-Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI (Automatic Transaxle) z A CAUTION: When you If or others could move suddenly. It should workonly when the ... compartment or tailgate. it starts. 3 On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to the floor. If applying the regular brake, try start theengine. On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift lever inN (Neutral), push the clutch down the all way to move . 3 With the engine off,turn thekey...
...), NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle beginsto move the shift lever out of P (Park),your vehicle needs service. Bralte-Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI (Automatic Transaxle) z A CAUTION: When you If or others could move suddenly. It should workonly when the ... compartment or tailgate. it starts. 3 On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to the floor. If applying the regular brake, try start theengine. On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift lever inN (Neutral), push the clutch down the all way to move . 3 With the engine off,turn thekey...
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... begin move . Take care to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should come out only in P (Park). Then release allbrakes. With a manual transaxle, the key should turn to move . Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle P (Park) Mechanism Check CAUTION: When you are doing this until the ...vehicle is in LOCK. At least every spring, use plain water to LOCK in caseit begins to could be damaged. I CHECK OR SERVICE ~~ ~~ ~ WHAT TO DO Steering Column Lock While parked, and with the key button depressed. With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn...
... begin move . Take care to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should come out only in P (Park). Then release allbrakes. With a manual transaxle, the key should turn to move . Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle P (Park) Mechanism Check CAUTION: When you are doing this until the ...vehicle is in LOCK. At least every spring, use plain water to LOCK in caseit begins to could be damaged. I CHECK OR SERVICE ~~ ~~ ~ WHAT TO DO Steering Column Lock While parked, and with the key button depressed. With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn...
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...you the most recently published issue. Automated recording equipment will then see to you. Chevrolet Senrr'ce Publications You can get these by professional, qualifiedtechnicians. Attempting repairs or service without the appropriate training, tools and equipment could cause injury to you or others...The number to do a job quickly and safely. They are not meant for the 1990-1994 model years. A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER: These PSP's are intended for technicians. Chevrolet Division service manuals are meant for use by using the order form. Cut out theordering form, fillit out...
...you the most recently published issue. Automated recording equipment will then see to you. Chevrolet Senrr'ce Publications You can get these by professional, qualifiedtechnicians. Attempting repairs or service without the appropriate training, tools and equipment could cause injury to you or others...The number to do a job quickly and safely. They are not meant for the 1990-1994 model years. A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER: These PSP's are intended for technicians. Chevrolet Division service manuals are meant for use by using the order form. Cut out theordering form, fillit out...
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... inquiries call: 1-800-782-4356 all list PSP's published by filling out the Service Publications Order Form of vehicle. CURRENT PUBLICATIONSFOR 1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER SERVICE MANUALS PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS Product Service Publications (PSP's), are Publications modelfor Chevrolet past current available and vehicles. For example: Turbo, 1994 PSPI-94...Free Convertible. Free 1993 PSPI-93...'Price tobe announced at laterdate. To...
... inquiries call: 1-800-782-4356 all list PSP's published by filling out the Service Publications Order Form of vehicle. CURRENT PUBLICATIONSFOR 1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER SERVICE MANUALS PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS Product Service Publications (PSP's), are Publications modelfor Chevrolet past current available and vehicles. For example: Turbo, 1994 PSPI-94...Free Convertible. Free 1993 PSPI-93...'Price tobe announced at laterdate. To...
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