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My 1997 Chevy Cavalier Is Not Starting I Just Hear A Click When I Turned The Ign
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Warning Lights In The Car
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97 Chevy Cavalier Z24 Tilt Steering Wheel Anti-theft Pin
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1997 Cavalier Dlr,cluster Lights Not Working, Car Start Then Dies.
This issue started when positive cable fell off when driving, 1st anti theft needed relearn. Then da...
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Fixing A Thermostat
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Owner's Manual - Page 10
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Owner's Manual - Page 37
...Chevrolet dealer and the Cavalier Service Manual have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both air the bag module and the instrument panel... after the 10 ignition key is working on ...Chevrolet should be injured if you damage the covering for service. There are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. A C."UTION:
For up to inflate while someone is turned...
Owner's Manual - Page 59
...on your Chevrolet, and information on starting, shifting and braking. and what to do if you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-10 2-10 2-1 1 2-12 2-12 2- 14 2- 17 2-18 2-23 2-26 2-27 2-29 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle...
Owner's Manual - Page 69
..., wait untilthe light stops flashing before tryingto restart the engine. In an emergency, call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center at this . Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is not protected by your dealer.Your vehicle is turned with you.
If you are dnving and the THEFT SYSTEM light comes you will be serviced by Passlock...
Owner's Manual - Page 71
... be sure are using the correctkey; But turn it, be pushed towed, but does not sendelectrical power to anyaccessories. key Using a tool to force it all the way in LOCK and can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. When the engine starts, release the key. NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in...
Owner's Manual - Page 93
... high beamsare on, this light on the instrument panel also will be on , then release the lever to turn them off.
To use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you . Windshield Wipers
Flash-To-Pass
This feature lets you use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you want to pass...
Owner's Manual - Page 94
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To turn wipersoff, move the wiper stalk up to either 1 or 2, depending on the wiper speed you want . Heavy snow or ice can set the wiper speed a long or short for delay between wiper cycles.
2-36 Move the stalk to DELAY, then rotate the band to the windshield, carefully f loosen or thaw them until the wipers start, then...
Owner's Manual - Page 102
... you remove the key from the ignition. Turn the dial up or down. If the ignition has been for less than two minutes, off the lamps inside your vehicle will stay onfor an additional four seconds before fadingoff. You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by turning thedial up all the way turn on the interior...
Owner's Manual - Page 121
Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
4. Fuse Panel Windshield Wipermasher Controls
6. Ashtray
9. Hood Release Lever
12. Instrument Panel Intensity Control
7. Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger
8. You'llknow how fast you're going, how much fuel is left the tank, and many other things you know at a glance how your instrument panel are:
1. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
3....
Owner's Manual - Page 131
... Enhanced Diagnostics.) The CHECK ENGINE light comes on coolant and theengine may is prevent more seriousdamage to your vehicle.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
Your Chevrolet is equipped with a computer...levels for the life of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems.
CHECK
See the Index under "Engine Coolant'' and have your service technician in correctly diagnosing ...
Owner's Manual - Page 134
... a stop , the light may come on but the engine is working, but the light will out when you turn the go ignition to show you may blink on and then off. Check your oil as soon as atest to START. If it fixed immediately. The engine could be low oil, or could also come on...
Owner's Manual - Page 180
... and wet roads can 't stop, accelerateor turn as on dry roads. And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you can mean driving trouble. The surface may get even less traction. On a wet road, you 'I1 get wet suddenly when your reflexes are can make it windshield wiper blades in good shape, a heavy...
Owner's Manual - Page 203
... still working.
4-41 Always back up , the trailer lamps will flash whenever you signal a turn , change . Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. When towing a trailer, the green arrows your on instrument panel will flash turns even if the bulbs on your trailer won't strike shoulders, soft curbs, road signs...
Owner's Manual - Page 282
... and length, see your tires can cause overheating asa result of the vehicle.
3. Overloading your Chevrolet Warranty booklet details. Install a new blade by a leading tire manufacturer. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires
Your new Chevrolet comes with high-quality tires made by reversing Steps 1 and 2. for
I A CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous...
Owner's Manual - Page 301
... and closes, protecting the circuit until the motor cools. and use its fuse if it as soon as you can "borrow" one of damage caused by electrical problems.
Windshield Wiper Fuse
The windshield wiper motor is caused by fuses. Should your vehicle: the instrument panel fuse block and the engine compartment block. Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are...
Owner's Manual - Page 303
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Usage Windshield Wipers, Windshield Washers Automatic Transaxle, Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock, A/C Compressor, Cruise Control, Multiport Fuel Injection Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Exterior Lamps, Instrument Panel Lights Power DoorLocks, Convertible Top (Convertible Model) Heater and A/CControl, Anti-lock Brake System, Engine Cooling Fan Radio, Remote Keyless...
Owner's Manual - Page 306
..., ask your Chevrolet dealer.
2.2L Engine Specifications
VIN Engine Code ...4 L4 Type ...Horsepower ...120 1-3-4-2 Firing Order ...Thermostat Temperature ...180" F (82°C)
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Element 2.2L ...2.4L ...Engine Oil Filter
2.2L 2.4L
AC Type A- 11 72C ACTypeA-1172C AC Type PF-47 AC Type PF-44
2.4L Engine Specifications VIN Engine Code ...T Type ...L4...
Owner's Manual - Page 313
...Filter Replacement. Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine... first). Fuel Tank, ...use a carrier on the following pages. Be sure tofollow the complete maintenance schedule on top of your vehicle. (Withsome models, you operate your vehicle under any one of these conditions cause engine oil to 16 km). Tire Rotation. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection (2.2L Code 4 engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 352
... lever moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle's BTSI needs service.
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With a manual transaxle, the key should only lock when turned to turn the ignition key LOCK in PARK (P). On all vehicles, the key should be sure you start the engine. Firmly apply the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in LOCK. Without applying the regular brake, try to the right. Follow the steps...
Owner's Manual - Page 366
... locked inside) or FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road)
Chevrolet/Geo...Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on the road) FREE Jump Start (at any time. Chevroletreserves the right to the closest dealer from a legal roadway) FREE LocksmithKey Service (when keys...1997 and newer Chevrolet/Geo vehicles for a period of or included in the coverage provided the New Vehicle by Chevrolet...
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