inflation pressure CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1996 3.G Owners Manual

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NOTICE:
Do not tow your vehicle from the rear. Your
vehicle could be badly damaged and the repairs
would not be covered by your warranty.
cm OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT.
TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION
FRT, CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG
MAX. LOADING
& GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE
SIZE SPEED PRESSURE
RTG PSliKPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSIi28KPa
SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
, INFORMATION
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.
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Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated
when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Check the inflation pressure regularly.
It should be
60 psi (420 ea).
After installing the compact spare
on your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make sure your
spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare is
made to perform well at posted speed limits for
distances up to
3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can
finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or
replaced where you want.
Of course, it’s best to replace
your spare with a full-size tire
as soon as you can. Your
spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you
need it again.
NOTICE:
When the compact spare is installed, don’t take
your vehicle through an automatic
car wash with
guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on
the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel,
and maybe other parts
of your vehicle.
Don’t use your compact spare
on other vehicles.
And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare
tire and its wheel together.
I NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using
them can damage your vehicle and can damage
the chains
too. Don’t use tire chains on your
compact spare.
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The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the rear
edge
of the driver’s door shows the correct inflation
pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold”
means your
vehicle has been sitting for at least three
hours or driven no more than
1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is
all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued) NOTICE:
(Continued)
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire.
It should be at
60 psi (420 Pa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You can’t tell
if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure
to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and
moisture.
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1 Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 000 to 13 000 km) for any signs of unusual wear.
If unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as soon as
possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for
damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’s Time for New
Tires” and “Wheel Replacement” later in this section for
more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Index for scheduled
rotation intervals. When rotating your tires, always use the Correct rotation
pattern shown here.
Don’t include the compact spare tire
in your tire
rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in
the Index.
A CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after
a time. The wheel could come off and cause
an accident. When you change
a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to use
a scraper or wire brush later, if you
need to, to get all the rust or dirt
off. (See
“Changing
a Flat Tire” in the Index.)
,
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Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
perfoJmance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle,
make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in
Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
pe$orrn these underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary.
See ‘Engine Oil”
in the Index for further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary.
See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts.
If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The
air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
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Thermostat
.................................... 6-26
Third Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2- 19
Third Gear. Manual Transaxle
..................... 2-21
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-30
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-7
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-43
TireLoading
................................... 4-31
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-3 1
Tires
......................................... 6-36
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-41
BuyingNew
................................. 6-39
Chains
..................................... 6-43
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-21
Cleaning
.................................... 6-49
Compact Spare
............................... 5-32
Inflation
.................................... 6-37
Inflation Check
............................... 7-38
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-38
Pressure
.................................... 6-37
Temperature
................................. 6-4 1
Traction
.................................... 6-40
Treadwe ar
................................... 6-40
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-40
Used Replacement Wheel
...................... 6-42
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-39
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-41
When
It’s Time for New ....................... 6-39
Loading
.................................... 4-31 TopStrap
..................................... 1-36
Torque Lock
................................... 2-25
Torque, Wheel Nut
......................... 5-29, 6-58
Towing From the Front
............................... 4-29
From the Rear
............................... 4-31
Front
........................................ 5-9
Rear ....................................... 5-11
Recreational Vehicle
.......................... 4-29
Towing a Trailer
........................... 4-33. 4-40
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-7
Towing Your Vehicle From the Front
............... 4-29
Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear
................ 4-31
Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-37
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-39
Driving with
................................. 4-38
Hitches
..................................... 4-37
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-40
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-39
Safety Chains
................................ 4-37
Tongueweight
............................... 4-36
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-36
Towing
................................ 4-33, 4-40
Turnsignals
................................. 4-39
Weight
..................................... 4-35
Automatic
.............................. 6-17. 6-19
Manual
..................................... 6-19
Transaxle Fluid
9-11