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... almost every subject in this manual. CustomerAssistanceInformation 8-1 This section tellsyou how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. 0 The 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual SeatsandRestraintSystems 1-1 This section tells you how to use your Chevrolet. i It also explains the "SRS" system...FeaturesandControls 2-1 This section explains how to...
... almost every subject in this manual. CustomerAssistanceInformation 8-1 This section tellsyou how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. 0 The 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual SeatsandRestraintSystems 1-1 This section tells you how to use your Chevrolet. i It also explains the "SRS" system...FeaturesandControls 2-1 This section explains how to...
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legendary 327 V8. and was powered by an available fuel-injected V8. Your new Chevrolet continuesa tradition of quality and value. V I The 1957 Chevy started a romance with the American public --
legendary 327 V8. and was powered by an available fuel-injected V8. Your new Chevrolet continuesa tradition of quality and value. V I The 1957 Chevy started a romance with the American public --
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Be aware that there are different rules for smaller children and babies. We'll start withthe driver position. First, you can sit up straight. 1-11 Here's how to see how, see the part of this manual called "Children." Follow those ... belt. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for everyone's protection. And there are special things to know whichrestraint systems your Chevrolet, see "Seats"in your vehicle has. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to wear...
Be aware that there are different rules for smaller children and babies. We'll start withthe driver position. First, you can sit up straight. 1-11 Here's how to see how, see the part of this manual called "Children." Follow those ... belt. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for everyone's protection. And there are special things to know whichrestraint systems your Chevrolet, see "Seats"in your vehicle has. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to wear...
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... killed. Also explained are the instrument panel and thewarning systems that tell youif everythmg is dangerous for many standard and optional features on your Chevrolet,and information on starting, shifting and braking. Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is working properly -- a Section 2 Features and Controls Here you have a problem...
... killed. Also explained are the instrument panel and thewarning systems that tell youif everythmg is dangerous for many standard and optional features on your Chevrolet,and information on starting, shifting and braking. Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is working properly -- a Section 2 Features and Controls Here you have a problem...
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... the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine is running, a problem has been detected and the system may need service.See your Chevrolet dealer for the first miles (804 km). 500 Don't make full-throttlestarts. Passlock is the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes... flashing before trying to restart the engine. Remember to check the fuses (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in . If after the engine started. NOTICE: Your modern Chevrolet doesn't need service. Don't tow a trailer during break-in the Index for more information. -- -- See your dealer for the first 200...
... the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine is running, a problem has been detected and the system may need service.See your Chevrolet dealer for the first miles (804 km). 500 Don't make full-throttlestarts. Passlock is the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes... flashing before trying to restart the engine. Remember to check the fuses (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in . If after the engine started. NOTICE: Your modern Chevrolet doesn't need service. Don't tow a trailer during break-in the Index for more information. -- -- See your dealer for the first 200...
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...chime will return to RUN the switch to five positions. RUN (D): An on positionto which the switch returns after you . as you turn START (E): Starts the engine. This locks your vehicle. for normal driving. With the ignition key in which you to any accessories. In the OFF position, ...RUN to operate your electrical power accessories. Ignition Switch OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never try to push-start your electrical accessories, such the radio. Use this position your vehicle must if be pushedor towed, but does not send electrical power to...
...chime will return to RUN the switch to five positions. RUN (D): An on positionto which the switch returns after you . as you turn START (E): Starts the engine. This locks your vehicle. for normal driving. With the ignition key in which you to any accessories. In the OFF position, ...RUN to operate your electrical power accessories. Ignition Switch OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never try to push-start your electrical accessories, such the radio. Use this position your vehicle must if be pushedor towed, but does not send electrical power to...
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... 1. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to will be drained much gasoline. r I NOTICE: Holding your Chevrolet is stopped. And the excessive heat can damage your engine. the vehicle starts If 2-12 Manual transaxle The gear selector shouldbe in START for your starter motor. 2. Shift toPARK (P) only when your battery to PARK (P) if your key...
... 1. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to will be drained much gasoline. r I NOTICE: Holding your Chevrolet is stopped. And the excessive heat can damage your engine. the vehicle starts If 2-12 Manual transaxle The gear selector shouldbe in START for your starter motor. 2. Shift toPARK (P) only when your battery to PARK (P) if your key...
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... you don't, your vehicle. If you hold the key in theIndex. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Do this until the engine starts. I NOTICE: Holding yourkey in your engine might not perform properly. Try pushing youraccelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holdingit there as...soon asit does, let go of the key. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the key to be flooded with your battery to START. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for fiveor six seconds. 2-13 If ...
... you don't, your vehicle. If you hold the key in theIndex. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Do this until the engine starts. I NOTICE: Holding yourkey in your engine might not perform properly. Try pushing youraccelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holdingit there as...soon asit does, let go of the key. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the key to be flooded with your battery to START. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for fiveor six seconds. 2-13 If ...
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You could overheatand cause a fire. You'll easier starting your vehicle.The dealer can help. O 4. If the cordwon't reach, use the coolant heater: 1. After you don't, it away from moving engine parts. If you '.... Also, the wrong kind of four hours prior to list everything here, we ask that you contact your Chevrolet dealer in a minimum of extension cord could be seriously injured. Insteadof trying to starting and get better fuel economy during engine warm-up. How long shouldyou keep it could cause an electrical shock...
You could overheatand cause a fire. You'll easier starting your vehicle.The dealer can help. O 4. If the cordwon't reach, use the coolant heater: 1. After you don't, it away from moving engine parts. If you '.... Also, the wrong kind of four hours prior to list everything here, we ask that you contact your Chevrolet dealer in a minimum of extension cord could be seriously injured. Insteadof trying to starting and get better fuel economy during engine warm-up. How long shouldyou keep it could cause an electrical shock...
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... REVERSE (R) onlyafter yourvehicle is being towed. 2-17 Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle can'tmove easily. It's the best position to PARK (P). If you start your engine because your vehicle is stopped. If you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) See "Shifting Out of snow... lever into the gear you cannot shift out of your vehicle whenthe engineis running , the vehicle can move , even when you can roll. Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have left the engine running unless you maintain brakeapplication.
... REVERSE (R) onlyafter yourvehicle is being towed. 2-17 Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle can'tmove easily. It's the best position to PARK (P). If you start your engine because your vehicle is stopped. If you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) See "Shifting Out of snow... lever into the gear you cannot shift out of your vehicle whenthe engineis running , the vehicle can move , even when you can roll. Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have left the engine running unless you maintain brakeapplication.
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... stops, press the clutch pedal and the brakepedal, and shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle. NOTICE: Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 2 4 R NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when start or you press the accelerator pedal. To stop and it's hard to a complete stop , let up , press down . Then, slowly letup on theaccelerator pedal and...
... stops, press the clutch pedal and the brakepedal, and shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle. NOTICE: Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 2 4 R NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when start or you press the accelerator pedal. To stop and it's hard to a complete stop , let up , press down . Then, slowly letup on theaccelerator pedal and...
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... console models as you ever hold the brake untilthe end of in the Index. See"Automatic Transaxle" in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake. Start the vehicle and thenshift to OFF. 2. If you get out your vehicle, put your regular brakes before movingthe shift lever.) If you can 't still shift...
... console models as you ever hold the brake untilthe end of in the Index. See"Automatic Transaxle" in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake. Start the vehicle and thenshift to OFF. 2. If you get out your vehicle, put your regular brakes before movingthe shift lever.) If you can 't still shift...
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Hold it there until the arrow starts flash. If the arrows don'tgo on at all when you to signal a turnor a lane change. for left) positions. Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ...
Hold it there until the arrow starts flash. If the arrows don'tgo on at all when you to signal a turnor a lane change. for left) positions. Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ...
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... themuntil the motor cools. choose the delay you from the wiper blades before using them . For morecycles, hold the wiper stalk down until the wipers start, then let go.
... themuntil the motor cools. choose the delay you from the wiper blades before using them . For morecycles, hold the wiper stalk down until the wipers start, then let go.
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... Open the center console lid all the way to replace and secure the floor mat. Lift the mat straight up over during sharp turns quick starts and or stops. Store them in the trunk asfar forward as you 're not using it just inside the back wallof the trunk. Convenience Net...
... Open the center console lid all the way to replace and secure the floor mat. Lift the mat straight up over during sharp turns quick starts and or stops. Store them in the trunk asfar forward as you 're not using it just inside the back wallof the trunk. Convenience Net...
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... and stays on when there may be is already buckled. Please fallow this happens. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the keyis turned to RUN or START, a chime will see in the details the next few pages, on some warning lights come on briefly when you... start the engine just to let you know your vehicle's functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to you know they're working. you As ...
... and stays on when there may be is already buckled. Please fallow this happens. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the keyis turned to RUN or START, a chime will see in the details the next few pages, on some warning lights come on briefly when you... start the engine just to let you know your vehicle's functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to you know they're working. you As ...
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... when you electrical charging system. Driving whilethis light is on the instrument panel, which showsAIR BAG. El AIR BAG You will come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on , be a certain to turn off all y o q accessories, such as a check to RUN or... START. This means the system is check includes the bag sensor,the a r bag modules, air i the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. may not ...
... when you electrical charging system. Driving whilethis light is on the instrument panel, which showsAIR BAG. El AIR BAG You will come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on , be a certain to turn off all y o q accessories, such as a check to RUN or... START. This means the system is check includes the bag sensor,the a r bag modules, air i the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. may not ...
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...and there'sa problem with your regular brakes. "Brake System See Warning Light" earlier in this part. Then start the engine again to warn you if there'sa problem. That's normal. If the warning light doesn't come...be ready to reset the system.If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you start the engine. If the light stays on, turn the ignition key to warn you if there is also... on, you 're driving, stop as soon as you 'redriving, your Chevrolet needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have it fixed so it...
...and there'sa problem with your regular brakes. "Brake System See Warning Light" earlier in this part. Then start the engine again to warn you if there'sa problem. That's normal. If the warning light doesn't come...be ready to reset the system.If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you start the engine. If the light stays on, turn the ignition key to warn you if there is also... on, you 're driving, stop as soon as you 'redriving, your Chevrolet needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have it fixed so it...
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Reduce vehicle speed. Put your engine starts to run as efficiently as itis possible. The condition will take a few drivingtrips to turn thelight off. 2-72 Addingfuel should correct this . Avoid hard accelerations. ...
Reduce vehicle speed. Put your engine starts to run as efficiently as itis possible. The condition will take a few drivingtrips to turn thelight off. 2-72 Addingfuel should correct this . Avoid hard accelerations. ...
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...the go away once the engine is warmed up , stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on , you start -up .) This will cause your vehicle with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in two other oil problem. If none of the proper fuel to turn ... when you are driving.This indicates that may go ignition to run as efficiently as designed.You may notice this light will stay on after start your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Have fixed immediately. The engine could have your engine, or come on . Have it doesn'...
...the go away once the engine is warmed up , stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on , you start -up .) This will cause your vehicle with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in two other oil problem. If none of the proper fuel to turn ... when you are driving.This indicates that may go ignition to run as efficiently as designed.You may notice this light will stay on after start your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Have fixed immediately. The engine could have your engine, or come on . Have it doesn'...