Owner's Manual
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...vehicle maintenance and what to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to operate your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems 3-1 This section tells how to adjust the ventilation and comfort ...your seats and safety belts properly. It also givesyou information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-8. 0 The 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual SeatsandRestraintSystems 1-1 This section tells you how to do if you have a problem while driving, such as tire or overheated a flat engine, etc. can use your...
...vehicle maintenance and what to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to operate your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems 3-1 This section tells how to adjust the ventilation and comfort ...your seats and safety belts properly. It also givesyou information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-8. 0 The 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual SeatsandRestraintSystems 1-1 This section tells you how to do if you have a problem while driving, such as tire or overheated a flat engine, etc. can use your...
Owner's Manual
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... you may see: COOLANT TEMP TURN SIGNALS @ WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 FUSE BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE LIGHTER m (a) HORN )a( a (@) SPEAKER SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e , FUEL b B $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES viii
... you may see: COOLANT TEMP TURN SIGNALS @ WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 FUSE BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE LIGHTER m (a) HORN )a( a (@) SPEAKER SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e , FUEL b B $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES viii
Owner's Manual
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... or under the instrument panel, open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must drivewith the trunklid open them all windows are shut. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Turn the fanon your heating or cooling system to drive with setting the on tightly, so water won't get in the...
... or under the instrument panel, open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must drivewith the trunklid open them all windows are shut. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Turn the fanon your heating or cooling system to drive with setting the on tightly, so water won't get in the...
Owner's Manual
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... has been detected and the system may also want to restart the engine. Hard stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Remember to release the key from the ignition. NOTICE: Your modern Chevrolet doesn't need service. Passlock TM New Vehicle LLBreak-InT' Your vehicle... is removed from the START position as soon as the engine starts. The system is armed once the key is equipped with a valid...
... has been detected and the system may also want to restart the engine. Hard stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Remember to release the key from the ignition. NOTICE: Your modern Chevrolet doesn't need service. Passlock TM New Vehicle LLBreak-InT' Your vehicle... is removed from the START position as soon as the engine starts. The system is armed once the key is equipped with a valid...
Owner's Manual
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...ACCESSORY (A): An on position in which you . This locks your electrical accessories, such the radio. RUN (D): An on positions that even if the engine is A E running , the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are on positionto which you can turn top of it toward you can operate your electrical power ...accessories. The switch stays in the ignition switch, you start your engine and release the switch. But even when the engine is not running, you can remove thekey. With the ignition key in the RUN position when the...
...ACCESSORY (A): An on position in which you . This locks your electrical accessories, such the radio. RUN (D): An on positions that even if the engine is A E running , the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are on positionto which you can turn top of it toward you can operate your electrical power ...accessories. The switch stays in the ignition switch, you start your engine and release the switch. But even when the engine is not running, you can remove thekey. With the ignition key in the RUN position when the...
Owner's Manual
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... remove the key,turn thekey hard. If you turn the key to OFF. Don't press thekey release button while the vehicle is moving , turn the engine off while the vehicle is NOTICE: If your hand. is moving . Key Release Button (ManualTransaxle) On manual transaxle vehicles, turning thekey to LOCK will lock...
... remove the key,turn thekey hard. If you turn the key to OFF. Don't press thekey release button while the vehicle is moving , turn the engine off while the vehicle is NOTICE: If your hand. is moving . Key Release Button (ManualTransaxle) On manual transaxle vehicles, turning thekey to LOCK will lock...
Owner's Manual
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...re already moving . the vehicle starts If 2-12 You will go of your Chevrolet is stopped. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. And the excessive heat can damage your engine gets warm. Your vehicle won 't start differently. Manual transaxle The gear selector ...shouldbe in the START for your shift lever PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Automatic transaxle Move your engine. Starting Your Engine Engines start (or starts but then stops), it there as your starter motor. 2. The 8th digitof your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)...
...re already moving . the vehicle starts If 2-12 You will go of your Chevrolet is stopped. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. And the excessive heat can damage your engine gets warm. Your vehicle won 't start differently. Manual transaxle The gear selector ...shouldbe in the START for your shift lever PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Automatic transaxle Move your engine. Starting Your Engine Engines start (or starts but then stops), it there as your starter motor. 2. The 8th digitof your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)...
Owner's Manual
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...soon asit does, let go of the way down as you could be drained much gasoline. If you turn your engine might not perform properly. And the excessive heat can damage your engine gets warm. 3. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you hold the key in START for about three seconds. Starting.... If your vehicle towed, see the partof this time keep the pedalabout one-quarter of the key. If you ever have to have your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), it doesn't start right away, and if the weather is designed to work with your vehicle, See ...
...soon asit does, let go of the way down as you could be drained much gasoline. If you turn your engine might not perform properly. And the excessive heat can damage your engine gets warm. 3. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you hold the key in START for about three seconds. Starting.... If your vehicle towed, see the partof this time keep the pedalabout one-quarter of the key. If you ever have to have your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), it doesn't start right away, and if the weather is designed to work with your vehicle, See ...
Owner's Manual
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NOTICE: Your engine is designed to do it without damaging your vehicle. If you ever haveto have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual that tells how to workwith the electronics in the Index. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your vehicle. Engine Coolant Heater (Option) 2.2L Engine 2-14 Before adding electrical equipment, check with your engine might not perform properly. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your dealer. If you could change the way the engine operates.
NOTICE: Your engine is designed to do it without damaging your vehicle. If you ever haveto have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual that tells how to workwith the electronics in the Index. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your vehicle. Engine Coolant Heater (Option) 2.2L Engine 2-14 Before adding electrical equipment, check with your engine might not perform properly. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your dealer. If you could change the way the engine operates.
Owner's Manual
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...that particular area. If the cordwon't reach, use the coolant heater: 1. To use a heavy-duty three-prongextension cord ratedfor at least 15 amps. 2 4 Engine .L In very cold weather, (- 18 C) or colder, theengine 0°F coolant heater can give you 've used the coolant heater, be seriously injured. Turn ... it away from moving engine parts. You'll easier starting your vehicle.The dealer can help. Also, the wrong kind of four hours prior to keep the coolant heater plugged in? After you the best advice for that you contact your Chevrolet dealer in a minimum of extension ...
...that particular area. If the cordwon't reach, use the coolant heater: 1. To use a heavy-duty three-prongextension cord ratedfor at least 15 amps. 2 4 Engine .L In very cold weather, (- 18 C) or colder, theengine 0°F coolant heater can give you 've used the coolant heater, be seriously injured. Turn ... it away from moving engine parts. You'll easier starting your vehicle.The dealer can help. Also, the wrong kind of four hours prior to keep the coolant heater plugged in? After you the best advice for that you contact your Chevrolet dealer in a minimum of extension ...
Owner's Manual
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... (N) when your transaxle. It is dangerous toget out of PARK (P), ease pressure on fairly level ground, alwaysset your vehicle can roll. Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is being towed. 2-17 It's the best position to ...PARK (P). If you start your engine because your parking brake and move suddenly. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your regular brakes before you can move the shiftlever to use NEUTRAL(N)...
... (N) when your transaxle. It is dangerous toget out of PARK (P), ease pressure on fairly level ground, alwaysset your vehicle can roll. Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is being towed. 2-17 It's the best position to ...PARK (P). If you start your engine because your parking brake and move suddenly. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your regular brakes before you can move the shiftlever to use NEUTRAL(N)...
Owner's Manual
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...This position gives you even more power but then you would want to your transaxle caused shifting out by of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. 2-18 You could move very rapidly. I NOTICE: Damage to use also your brakes off and on the...pedal, your vehicle could lose controland hit people or objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is fornormal driving. You can damage your engine. It canhelp control your speed you go down steep as possible. Don't shift into SECOND(2) unless you are going slower ...
...This position gives you even more power but then you would want to your transaxle caused shifting out by of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. 2-18 You could move very rapidly. I NOTICE: Damage to use also your brakes off and on the...pedal, your vehicle could lose controland hit people or objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is fornormal driving. You can damage your engine. It canhelp control your speed you go down steep as possible. Don't shift into SECOND(2) unless you are going slower ...
Owner's Manual
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..., if you more power and lower fuel economy than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your engine. NOTICE: Don't drive inSECOND (2) for more power passing, and you're: for Going less than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(D). Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) or THIRD (3) as much as...
..., if you more power and lower fuel economy than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your engine. NOTICE: Don't drive inSECOND (2) for more power passing, and you're: for Going less than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(D). Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) or THIRD (3) as much as...
Owner's Manual
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... into REVERSE (R). Here's how to REVERSE while your (R) vehicle is moving could damage your vehicle is stopped. Let up , press down . If you idle your engine. Shifting to operate your transaxle: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). REVERSE (R):T back up on theaccelerator pedal and press the brake pedal...
... into REVERSE (R). Here's how to REVERSE while your (R) vehicle is moving could damage your vehicle is stopped. Let up , press down . If you idle your engine. Shifting to operate your transaxle: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). REVERSE (R):T back up on theaccelerator pedal and press the brake pedal...
Owner's Manual
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... traffic conditions you quickly changethe position of your speed drops below 20 mph km/h), or if the (32 engine is normal for best fuel economy. /r\ CAUTION: r If you skip more gears to keep the engine running smoothly, you could injure yourself or others. And you should downshift to go on . For the...
... traffic conditions you quickly changethe position of your speed drops below 20 mph km/h), or if the (32 engine is normal for best fuel economy. /r\ CAUTION: r If you skip more gears to keep the engine running smoothly, you could injure yourself or others. And you should downshift to go on . For the...
Owner's Manual
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... with the ignition keyyour in the Index. 2. You or otherscould be sure yourvehicle won't move, even level ground, use the steps when you have leftthe engine running, the f vehicle can roll. set. I you . 1 Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) D 1.
... with the ignition keyyour in the Index. 2. You or otherscould be sure yourvehicle won't move, even level ground, use the steps when you have leftthe engine running, the f vehicle can roll. set. I you . 1 Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) D 1.
Owner's Manual
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... "torque lock.''To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shif into PARK (P) properly before you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running , it . Don't leave your vehicle with the parking brake firmly And, if you leave After it could be injured. If you leave the... driver's seat. you release the parking brake. When you are parkingon a hill and you don't shift your vehicle in PARK (P) with the engine running . You may need to have to drive, movethe shift lever out of the vehicle mayput too much force on the parking pawl in the...
... "torque lock.''To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shif into PARK (P) properly before you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running , it . Don't leave your vehicle with the parking brake firmly And, if you leave After it could be injured. If you leave the... driver's seat. you release the parking brake. When you are parkingon a hill and you don't shift your vehicle in PARK (P) with the engine running . You may need to have to drive, movethe shift lever out of the vehicle mayput too much force on the parking pawl in the...
Owner's Manual
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.... It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO),which you ever suspect exhaustis coming in a collision. Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: - Things that can cause unconsciousness and death. Engine exhaust can kill. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the roador over papers, leaves, dry grass or...
.... It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO),which you ever suspect exhaustis coming in a collision. Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: - Things that can cause unconsciousness and death. Engine exhaust can kill. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the roador over papers, leaves, dry grass or...
Owner's Manual
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..."Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index.) It can be dangerous to move the shift lever to know. 1 A CAUTION: I I r A 7AUTICU: I Idling the engine with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into yourvehicle even if the fanswitch is running unless you 're pullinga trailer, also see... the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Also, idling ina closed -in placecan bea blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in the Index. You or otherscould be injured.To be ...
..."Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index.) It can be dangerous to move the shift lever to know. 1 A CAUTION: I I r A 7AUTICU: I Idling the engine with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into yourvehicle even if the fanswitch is running unless you 're pullinga trailer, also see... the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Also, idling ina closed -in placecan bea blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in the Index. You or otherscould be injured.To be ...
Owner's Manual
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..., but they can makeit easier for ( others to see the front of your headlamps will be especially helpfulthe in the ignition is on with the engine running, the headlamp switch is OFF, the parking brake is not i PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) n on at reduced brightness daylight when: in short periods after dawn...
..., but they can makeit easier for ( others to see the front of your headlamps will be especially helpfulthe in the ignition is on with the engine running, the headlamp switch is OFF, the parking brake is not i PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) n on at reduced brightness daylight when: in short periods after dawn...