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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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... General Motors Corporation General Motors, GM and the GM emblem, the word Chevrolet, the Chevrolet emblemand the name Cavalier are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Vote to make changes inthe product the after that time without further notice. All 2 This manual includes latest information at the time it appearsin this it. We reserve...
... General Motors Corporation General Motors, GM and the GM emblem, the word Chevrolet, the Chevrolet emblemand the name Cavalier are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Vote to make changes inthe product the after that time without further notice. All 2 This manual includes latest information at the time it appearsin this it. We reserve...
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...to end when Part 2 Features & Controls they first receive their new vehicle. Part 3: Comfort Controls& Audio In this manual. Using Your 7994 Chevrolet Owner's Manual Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tells youwhat to doif you find that help youlearn about the road and how ...thumb-tabbed how to operate your audio system. tips about the . pages in this manual, you'll find apart. operate your Chevrolet features and controls for your vehicle. Part 6 Service & Appearance Care : Here the manual tells you howto use . Part 1: Seats & Restraint Systems This part tells you ...
...to end when Part 2 Features & Controls they first receive their new vehicle. Part 3: Comfort Controls& Audio In this manual. Using Your 7994 Chevrolet Owner's Manual Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tells youwhat to doif you find that help youlearn about the road and how ...thumb-tabbed how to operate your audio system. tips about the . pages in this manual, you'll find apart. operate your Chevrolet features and controls for your vehicle. Part 6 Service & Appearance Care : Here the manual tells you howto use . Part 1: Seats & Restraint Systems This part tells you ...
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... information for hearing the and speech impaired)as well as the mediation/ arbitration procedure. You can find it to quickly find a number of this manual. Service Station Information: This isa quick referenceof service information. We use it on the last page of safety cautions in this part. Safety Warnings ...important information about reporting safety defects and gives you want to ignore the warning. Part 9: Index Here's an alphabetical listingbf almost every subjectin this manual. i I will find something you detailsabout the You "Roadside Assistance" program.
... information for hearing the and speech impaired)as well as the mediation/ arbitration procedure. You can find it to quickly find a number of this manual. Service Station Information: This isa quick referenceof service information. We use it on the last page of safety cautions in this part. Safety Warnings ...important information about reporting safety defects and gives you want to ignore the warning. Part 9: Index Here's an alphabetical listingbf almost every subjectin this manual. i I will find something you detailsabout the You "Roadside Assistance" program.
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... read these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is . In the notice area, we tell youabout something that can damage your on vehicle. When you readother manuals, you what the hazard is something that could damage your vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE...'t, you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. You will tell the you or others could be hurt. How to Use this Manual In thegray caution area, we tell you might see warning labels your vehicle. This safety symbol means: Don't Don't do this Don't let this ...
... read these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is . In the notice area, we tell youabout something that can damage your on vehicle. When you readother manuals, you what the hazard is something that could damage your vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE...'t, you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. You will tell the you or others could be hurt. How to Use this Manual In thegray caution area, we tell you might see warning labels your vehicle. This safety symbol means: Don't Don't do this Don't let this ...
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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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... it . B;ut don't have a seatback reclinedit Dur Y' vehicle ismoving. m = m 12 Release. Then release lever and try the to move the Seathack to lo& the seatback. Manual Front Seat i kclining Front Seafbsck 3'0 adjust the seatback, lift the lever or]. Pull up 0n the kmr and the seat will go to ih make...
... it . B;ut don't have a seatback reclinedit Dur Y' vehicle ismoving. m = m 12 Release. Then release lever and try the to move the Seathack to lo& the seatback. Manual Front Seat i kclining Front Seafbsck 3'0 adjust the seatback, lift the lever or]. Pull up 0n the kmr and the seat will go to ih make...
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... seatbackwill move the seat to be down a fairly steep h l . Then the seatback will lock in place. The latch m s be certain r that it will fold forward. Manual 4-WayAdjustWe Drker's Seat (opnouj There are two levers at the front of the front the seat. of To Adjust the Seat%Forward and Rearward Movement...
... seatbackwill move the seat to be down a fairly steep h l . Then the seatback will lock in place. The latch m s be certain r that it will fold forward. Manual 4-WayAdjustWe Drker's Seat (opnouj There are two levers at the front of the front the seat. of To Adjust the Seat%Forward and Rearward Movement...
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A few crashes are clear. If you do with safety belts. 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. You never know if it ...
A few crashes are clear. If you do with safety belts. 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. You never know if it ...
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... there are different rules for everyone'sprotection. 8 8 8 20 And there are special things to know which restraint systems your safety belts, please read the Owner's Manual Safety Belt Supplement.It comes with the driver position. Follow those rules for smaller children and babies. safety belt The light will come on . To..., in Canada. If a child will say "conforms to ..." all applicable Canada motor vehicle etc.) If so, then therest of Part 1 does not apply to your Chevrolet, see section the after this one,called Children.
... there are different rules for everyone'sprotection. 8 8 8 20 And there are special things to know which restraint systems your safety belts, please read the Owner's Manual Safety Belt Supplement.It comes with the driver position. Follow those rules for smaller children and babies. safety belt The light will come on . To..., in Canada. If a child will say "conforms to ..." all applicable Canada motor vehicle etc.) If so, then therest of Part 1 does not apply to your Chevrolet, see section the after this one,called Children.
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Ignition...50 many standard and' optional ...51 Starting Your Engine features on starting. and 52 Engine Coolant Heater...information on your Chevrolet. 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 ...
Ignition...50 many standard and' optional ...51 Starting Your Engine features on starting. and 52 Engine Coolant Heater...information on your Chevrolet. 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 ...
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...Just close the door. On 4-door models, switch on the ignition. If you have a manual transaxle, the doors will lock automatically when move your shift lever of the doors-that person use the manual or power lock. Leaving Your Vehicle If you have an automatic transaxle, all of P out... and set the locks from inside. When the door is the turned to the OFF position. Then get out while the vehicle isrunning, have a manual transaxle, all doors of P (Park) or N (Neutral). If you are leaving the vehicle, open your vehicle fromthe driver or passenger door lockswitch...
...Just close the door. On 4-door models, switch on the ignition. If you have a manual transaxle, the doors will lock automatically when move your shift lever of the doors-that person use the manual or power lock. Leaving Your Vehicle If you have an automatic transaxle, all of P out... and set the locks from inside. When the door is the turned to the OFF position. Then get out while the vehicle isrunning, have a manual transaxle, all doors of P (Park) or N (Neutral). If you are leaving the vehicle, open your vehicle fromthe driver or passenger door lockswitch...
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With a manual transaxle, the parking brakemust be in P (Park) or N (Neutral) for the liftgate lock releaseto work. Glove Box To open, pinch the handle. However, there are ways you can make it can help. Remote Liltgate Release(WAGON) Press the yellow liftgate release button located in the glove box to steal. 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 impossible to release the liftgate. The automatic transaxle must be set.
With a manual transaxle, the parking brakemust be in P (Park) or N (Neutral) for the liftgate lock releaseto work. Glove Box To open, pinch the handle. However, there are ways you can make it can help. Remote Liltgate Release(WAGON) Press the yellow liftgate release button located in the glove box to steal. 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 impossible to release the liftgate. The automatic transaxle must be set.
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...straight out. NOTICE: Holding yourkey in any other position - the key release button while turning the key from Off to Lock.Keeping your Manual Transaxle: finger on the button,pull the key Hold the clutch pedal to theOff position. To start the engine. Try pushing your accelerator...motor. 2. Press is used. shift your gear selector N (Neutral) to Start. This clearsthe extra gasoline from the ignition unlessthe key release Chevrolet is not all way to thefloor and holding itthere as your engine getswarm. The idle speed will cause your battery to be it flooded with...
...straight out. NOTICE: Holding yourkey in any other position - the key release button while turning the key from Off to Lock.Keeping your Manual Transaxle: finger on the button,pull the key Hold the clutch pedal to theOff position. To start the engine. Try pushing your accelerator...motor. 2. Press is used. shift your gear selector N (Neutral) to Start. This clearsthe extra gasoline from the ignition unlessthe key release Chevrolet is not all way to thefloor and holding itthere as your engine getswarm. The idle speed will cause your battery to be it flooded with...
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... standing water, drive through your vehicle. To use the coolant heater: NOTICE: 1. Turn off the engine. your vehicle towed, see part the (OPTION) of this manual that tells how to do it away from to moving engineparts. Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: After you...
... standing water, drive through your vehicle. To use the coolant heater: NOTICE: 1. Turn off the engine. your vehicle towed, see part the (OPTION) of this manual that tells how to do it away from to moving engineparts. Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: After you...
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It's the best position to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Chevrolet dealer in the areawhere you'll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can 't move easily. The answer depends on theweather, the kind of trying to ... shouldyou keep the coolant heater plugged in the right column below: Pr ak P . Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever locatedon theconsole between the seats. this manual, these In are several different positions for your vehicle can give youthe best advice forthat particular area.
It's the best position to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Chevrolet dealer in the areawhere you'll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can 't move easily. The answer depends on theweather, the kind of trying to ... shouldyou keep the coolant heater plugged in the right column below: Pr ak P . Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever locatedon theconsole between the seats. this manual, these In are several different positions for your vehicle can give youthe best advice forthat particular area.
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... come to protect driveline components from improper operation. 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 going slowly 1 3 5 2 4 R NOTICE: If your vehicle in 1, the transaxle won't shift into 2. You can 't rotate, don't try to drive. Then, slowly let...
... come to protect driveline components from improper operation. 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 going slowly 1 3 5 2 4 R NOTICE: If your vehicle in 1, the transaxle won't shift into 2. You can 't rotate, don't try to drive. Then, slowly let...
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... shift to go on the clutch pedal slowly whilepressing the accelerator pedal. Ignore the SHIFT light when you press the accelerator pedal. Shift Speeds (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for parking your speeddrops below 20 mph (32 l d h ) ,...for 2. NOTICE: If you start oridle your transaxle. To Stop: Let up on and i you have a manual transaxle, you quickly change off f moving could damage your engine. SHIFT Shift Light(MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have a SHIFT light. For the best fuel economy, accelerate NOTICE: Shift to R (...
... shift to go on the clutch pedal slowly whilepressing the accelerator pedal. Ignore the SHIFT light when you press the accelerator pedal. Shift Speeds (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for parking your speeddrops below 20 mph (32 l d h ) ,...for 2. NOTICE: If you start oridle your transaxle. To Stop: Let up on and i you have a manual transaxle, you quickly change off f moving could damage your engine. SHIFT Shift Light(MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have a SHIFT light. For the best fuel economy, accelerate NOTICE: Shift to R (...
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... can 't shift of P (Park), try this: out 1. Start thevehicle andthen shift to OFF. 2. Parking Your Vehicle (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) Parking Over Things That Burn Before you cannot shift out of Step 4. 3 Shift to fully apply your manual transaxle in rm the Run position. If you get of P (Park) (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) Your Cheyrolet hasa...
... can 't shift of P (Park), try this: out 1. Start thevehicle andthen shift to OFF. 2. Parking Your Vehicle (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) Parking Over Things That Burn Before you cannot shift out of Step 4. 3 Shift to fully apply your manual transaxle in rm the Run position. If you get of P (Park) (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) Your Cheyrolet hasa...
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... backto unlock the windows. To raise the window, pressand hold the switch forward. Push the switch forwardto lock the windows. i L e I h ? Features & Controls Windows On a vehiclewith manual windows, use the window crank to the first detent. In addition, in 4-door models, each window. Power Windows (OPTION) With powerwindows, switches on the center...
... backto unlock the windows. To raise the window, pressand hold the switch forward. Push the switch forwardto lock the windows. i L e I h ? Features & Controls Windows On a vehiclewith manual windows, use the window crank to the first detent. In addition, in 4-door models, each window. Power Windows (OPTION) With powerwindows, switches on the center...