CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1993 1.G Owners Manual

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,;:, must be tightly installed to prevent
'.. coolant loss and possible engine
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.; the arrows on the cap line up with
the overflow
tube on the radiator
Y; _/,.__ filler neck.
When you replace your radiator pressurl
cap, an
AC@ cap is recommended.
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Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled
by a thermostat in the engine coolant
system. The thermostat stops the
flow of
coolant through the radiator until the
coolant reaches a preset temperature.
When you replace your thermostat, an
AC@ thermostat is recommended.
Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid:
Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick
with a clean rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten it. Then remove the
cap again and
look at the fluid level on
the dipstick.
When the engine compartment is hot,
the level should be near the H mark.
When the engine compartment is cool,
the level should be near the
C mark.
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Power Steering Fluid (CONT.)
What to Add:
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See
the
Index under Fluids & Lubricants.
When adding power steering fluid
or making a complete fluid change,
always use the proper fluid. Failure
to use the proper fluid can cause
leaks and damage hoses and seals.
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Windshield Washer Fluid
To Add:
Open the cap labeled WASHER
FLUID ONLY. Add washer fluid until
the bottle is full.
When using concentrated washer
fluid, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for adding water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-
l15e washer fluid. Water can
use the solution
to freeze and
. .tmage your washer fluid tank
and other parts of the washer
system.
Also, water doesn’t clean
s well as washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank on14
?4 full when it’s very cold. Thir
allows for expansion, which
could damage the
tank if it is
completely
full
Don’t use radiator antifreeze
your windshield washer.
It can
damage your washer system an(
paint.

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Your brake master cylinder is here. It is
filled with
DOT-3 brake fluid.
There are only two reasons why the
brake fluid level in your master cylinder
might go down. The first is
that the
brake fluid goes down to an acceptable
level during normal brake lining wear.
When
new linings are put in, the fluid
level goes back up. The other
reason is that fluid is leaking
out
of the brake system. If it is, you
should have
your brake system fixed,
since a leak means that sooner or later
your brakes won’t work well, or won’t
work at all.
So, it isn’t a good idea to
“top off’ your brake fluid. Adding
brake fluid won’t correct a leak.
If you
add fluid when your linings are
worn,
then you’ll have too much fluid when
you get new brake linings. You should
add (or remove) brake fluid,
as
necessary, only when work is done on
the brake hydraulic system.
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If you have too much brake
fluid,
it can spill on the
engine. The fluid will burn
if the
engine
is hot enough. You or
others could be burned, and your
vehicle could be damaged. Add
brake fluid
only when work is
done
on the brake hydraulic
system.
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Brake Master Cylinder (CONT.)
When your brake fluid falls to a low
level, your brake warning light will
come
on. See the Index under Brake
System Warning Light.
What to Add: When you do need brake
fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid-such
as Delco Supreme
ll@ (GM Part No.
1052535). Use new brake fluid from a
sealed container only.
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DOT-5 silicone brake fluid can
damage your vehicle. Don’t use it.
Don’t let someone put in the
wrong kind
of fluid. For
example, just a few drops
of
mineral-based oil, such as engine
oil, in your brake system can
damage brake system parts
so
badly that they’ll have to be
replaced.
Brake fluid can damage ‘.nt, so
be careful not to spill brae fluid
on your vehicle.
Replacing Brake System parfs
The braking system on a modern vehicle
is complex.
Its many parts have to be of
top quality and work well together
if the
vehicle
is to have really good braking.
Vehicles we design and test have top-
quality
GM brake parts in them, as your
Chevrolet does when it
is new. When
you replace parts of your braking
system-for example, when your brake
linings wear down and
you have to have
new ones put in-be sure you get new

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don’t, your brakes may no longer work
properly. For example, if someone puts
in brake linings that are wrong for your
vehicle, the balance between your front
and rear brakes can change, for the
worse. The braking performance you’ve
come to expect can change
in many
other ways
if someone puts in the wrong
replacement brake parts.
Battery
Every new Chevrolet has a Delco
Freedom@ battery.
You never have to
add water to one
of these. When it’s
time for a new battery, we recommend a
Delco Freedom@ battery. Get one that
has the catalog number shown on the
original battery’s label.
Jump Starting
For jump starting instructions, see the
Index under Jump Starting.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle
for
25 days or more, take off the black
negative
(-) cable from the battery.
This will help keep your battery from
running down.
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explode.
You can be badly hurt if
you aren’t careful. See the Index
under Jump Starting for tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to
prepare your vehicle for longer storage
periods.
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1 Halogen Bulbs Headlight Bulb Replacement
~1 For the type of bulb, see the Index under
Replacement Bulbs.
Halogen bulbs have
bLl3t if you drop or scratch the
bulb.
You or others could be
injured. Take special care when
handling and disposing
of halogen
bulbs.
L: pressurized gas inside and can
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1. Turn the lock ring clockwise until the
flanges align with the slots in the
housing. Then pull the ring back
from the housing.
from the housing.
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3. Disconnect the bulb base from the
socket
by lifting the plastic locking
tab.
4. Snap a new bulb into the socket.
5. Replace the bulb assembly by
reversing steps
1-3.
Taillight Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulb, see the Idex under
Replacement Bulbs.
4-Door Models:
1 . If your vehicle has anchors at the
back
of the trunk, remove them and
pull the carpet away from the rear of
the trunk. Next remove the four wing
nuts.
2-Door Models:
1. Pull the carpet back from the comer
and remove the plastic wing nuts.
If you have the optional convenience
net, first unhook the net from the
retainer and remove the retainer
knob.
Both 4-Door and 2-Door Models:
2. From outside the vehicle, gently pull back
on the taillight housing.

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Tai//ight Bulb Replacement
(CONr)
3. Press the bulb housing release lever
and turn the housing turn
counterclockwise to remove it.
4. To remove the bulb, push in and
rotate
it counterclockwise.
5. Reverse all steps to reassemble the
taillight housing.
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Wagon:
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the two Torx@ screws.
3. Pull back gently on the taillight
housing.
4. Press the bulb housing tab, rotate the housing counterclockwise
f/6 turn and
remove it.

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and rotate it counterclockwise.
6. Reverse all steps to reassemble the
taillight housing.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Replacement blades come in different
types and are removed in different ways.
Here’s how
to remove the type with a
release clip:
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away
2. Lift the release clip with a
from the windshield.
screwdriver and pull the blade
assembly
off the wiper arm.
the wiper arm.
3. Push the new wiper blade securely on
Loading %ur Vehicle
Two labels on your vehicle show how
much weight it may properly carry. The
Tire-Loading Information label found
on
the rear edge of the driver’s door tells
you the proper size, speed rating and
recommended inflation pressures for the
tires on your vehicle. It also gives
you
important information about the number
of people
that can be in your vehicle and
the total weight that you can carry. This
weight
is called the Vehicle Capacity
Weight and includes the weight
of all
occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory- installed options.
The other label
is the Certification
label, found on the rear edge of the
driver’s door. It tells you the gross
weight capacity
of your vehicle, called
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Loading Your Vehicle (CONI:)
the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating). The GVWR includes the
weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel
and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for
your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for either the front or
rear axle.
And,
if you do have a heavy load, you
should spread
it out. Don’t carry more
than
132 lbs. (60 kg) in your trunk or
rear area.
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Do not load your vehicle any
L b heavier than the GVWR or the
maximum front and rear GAWRs.
If
you do, parts on your vehicle
can break, or
it can change the way
your vehicle handles. These could
cause you to lose control. Also,
overloading can shorten the life of
your vehicle. Your
warranty does not cover part
or components that fail beca
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overloading.
If you put things inside your vehicle-
like suitcases, tools, packages, or
anything else-they
will go as fast as the
vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn
quickly, or
if there is a crash, they’ll
keep going.