CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1984 1.G Owners Manual

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Damaged wheels must be replaced. For example, replace wheels if they are
bent,
cracked,or heavily rusted, or if wheel nuts often become loose. Also
replace wheels which leak air (except some aluminum wheels which can be repaired-- see your authorized dealer). See the Caution under "Inspection and
Rotation"
in this section regarding the importance of obtaining good metal-to­metal contact when replacing or changing wheels.
Do not use bent wheels which have been straightened, and do not use inner
tubes in leaking wheels designed for tubeless tires. Such wheels may have
structural damage and could fail without warning. When replacing wheels for
any reason, the new wheels should be equal in load limit. diameter, width,
offset, and mounting configurations to those originally installed on your vehicle.
A wheel of the wrong size or type may adversely affect such things
as wheel
and bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer I odometer calibration, stopping
ability, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis. Replacement with used wheels is not advised; they may have been treated harshly or have very high mileage, and
could fail without warning.
You can get wheels from your dealer.
Warranty
Tires are warranted by the tire manufa9turers. Warranty information is included
in the manufacturer's Warranty folder furnished With your vehicle.
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SPECIFICATIONS
These specifications are given here for information only. Before using them
see cautions and other instructions throughout this manual -the index may help you locate such items. For more information, see the service manual cover·
lng the chassis or body part in question. Your Chevrolet dealer may also be
able to help.
DIMENSIONS
Models
Length -Overall -Station Wagon
4-Door Sedan .... 2-Door Hatchback
Coupe ...... . 2-Door Coupe .. .
Wheelbase -Overall ............ . Height -Overall-_ 2-Door Coupe .. .
2·Door Hatchback
Coupe ...... .
4-Door
Sedan ... .
Station
Wagon Width - 2-Door Coupe ...
4·Door Sedan,
Station Wagon ..
CAPACITIES
Items
Fuel Tank (Approx.)
All Models ................. .
Crankcase (approx, refill). After refill, check oil level as outlined in Section 5
of this manual. Oil Change and/or Oil Filter Change.
Cooling (Approx.)
Std. With or Without AIC ...••... H·D. With Air ...........•...
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Metric
Measure
4433mm
4428mm
4378.5mm
4378.5mm
2571mm
1321mm
1317mm 1369mm
1382mm
1677mm
1685mm
Metric
Measure
53L
3.8L
9.iL 9.2L
-
U.S. Measure
174.5"
174.3"
172.4 "
172.4"
101.2" 52.0"
51.9" 53.9" 54.4"
66.0"
66.3"
U.S. Measure
14 gal.
4 qts.
9.6 qts.
9.8 qts.

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Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest in­formation available at the time of printing. and ara subject to change. If a
part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your car when it
was built, or if you have any questions. please contact your authorized
dealer or parts supplier. Be sure the part you use is equivalent to the one replaced.
Item Usage
Oil Filter 2.0 (121) L4
Air Filter 2.0 (121) L4
PCV Valve 2.0 (121) L4
Spark Plug 2.0 (121) L4
BATTERY
Engine
2.0 (L4)
Recommendation
PF51
A785C
CV789C
R42CTS (.035 Gap) R42TS Opt.-(.035 Gap)
NOTE: R41CTS or R41TS
can be installed for severe
duty service. R43 or hotter series spark plugs are not
recommended for this
engine.
Model
No.
70-60
TIRE INFORMATION
Wheel Nut Torque
Complete tire information will be
fau nd in Section 5.
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140 N·m (100 ft. Ib,.)

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RATING
APPLICATION BULB NO. QUANTITY CANOLEPOWER
FRONT LAMPS
Headlamp -Inner-Std. 4651 2 50 Watts
-Inner-Halogen H4651 2 50 Watts
-Outer 4652 2 60/40 Watts
Park & Turn Signal 2057 2 32
Sidemarker 194 2 2
REAR LAMPS
Back-up 1156 2 32
license -Exc. Wagon 194 1 2
-Wagon 194 2 2
Sidemarker 194 2 2
Tail & Stop -Exc. Wagon 2057 2 2/32
Tail, Stop & Turn Signal -Wagon 2057 2 2/32
Turn Signal -Exc. Wagon 1156 . 2 32
INTERIOR ILLUMINATION
Ale -Heater Control
I
168 1
3
Ash Tray 168 1 3 ~-..... -Auto Trans 168 1
3
Courtesy lamp 906
I
2 6
Dome Lamp Std. 561 1 12
Dome & Reading -Dome 562
I
1 6
-Reading 90 1 6
Glove Box 194 1 2
instrument Cluster 194/168 2/4 2/3
Luggage/Cargo -Exc. Wagon 1003
I
1 15
-Wagon 561 1 12
Radio Dial 194 1 2
U nderhood lamp 93 1 15
WARNING LIGHTS & INDICATORS
Brake 194 1 2
Check Engine 168 1 3
High Beam 194 1 2
Oil Pressure 194
I
1 2
Seat Belt 168 1 3
Tailgate Ajar 194 l' 2
Temperature 194 1 2
Turn Signal 194 2 2
Upshift
I
168 1 3
Volts (Batter) 194 1 2 y
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The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected tram short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers. and fusible
thermal links in the wiring itsel!. This greatly reduces the hazard
of electrically caused fires in the automobile. For access to fuses, grasp the handle of the fuseblock (located under the left
hand side of the instrument panel) and pull the fuseblock
downward . Swing the bottom of the fuseblock back up until it
latches when access is no longer desired.
The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the light
switch .
An electrical overload will cause the lights to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off .. If this happens, have your
headlight wiring checked right away. The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker in addition to a fuse . If the motor
overheats, due to overloading caused
by heavy snow, etc., the
wiper will remain stopped until the motor cools; 8e sure to have the cause of the overloading corrected.
Also, circuit breakers in the fuseblock protect the power win· dows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes intermittently,
protecting the circuit until the cause is found and eliminated.
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8, 125 AMP)
r
CCl __ CD_:
OJ_COCD
CDC!J CDc::D
CD CIIl C!D r::m
em em em C!!l
,-II I~
1, SPARE
2, 13 AMPI
COMPUTER
COMMAND CONTROL CRANKING
3, CIRCUIT BREAKER (35 AMP)
POWER ACCESSORIES
4,110AMP)
RADIO, CRUISE CONTROL
5, 15 AMPI
INSTRUMENT PANEL LAMPS
HEADLAMP MINDER
6, CIRCUIT BREAKER (35 AMP)
POWER WINDOWS
7, 120 AMP)
COURTESY LIGHTS, HORN
AUDIBLE WARNING SYSTEM
CIGAR
LIGHTER, DOOR LOCKS
CLOCK,
TRUNK RELEASE
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WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
9, 120 AMP)
GAGES/WARNING INDICATOR
AUDIBLE WARNING SYSTEM
COMPUTER COMMAND
CONTROL
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
10,125
AMP)
HEATER/AIR
CONDITIONER
11,120 AMP)
PARK & SIDE MARKER LAMPS
LICENSE
LAMP
12,SPARE
13,120 AMP)
TURN SIGNAL LAMPS
BACK-UP LAMPS
14,120 AMP)
CHOKE HEATER
COOLANT FAN
15,(20 AMP)
STOP LAMPS
HAZARD LAMPS
16,110 AMP)
FUEL PUMP
17,110 AMP)
COMPUTER COMMAND
CONTROL

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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate attached to the
left top of the instrument panel. This plate can be seen easily through the windshield from outside your car. The VIN also appear s on the certificat es of
Title and Registration.
o o
Engine Identification
You can identify your 1984 GM engine from the Vehicle Identification Number. The eighth character of the VIN is the Engine Code. See the Engine Code Identification chart below. Some information in this manual may refer to the Engine Code. For Example, a 2.0 liter L·4 engine may be referred to as a
2.0 Liter (Engine Code PI LA engine .
ENGINE DESCRIPTION Produced Displacement Fuel in 8 GM Plant Engine Code Liter (CIO) Type Sy stem Operated by:
p 2.0L (121) L-4 TBI Chevrolet
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VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES
INTRODUCTION
This table contains information on stopping distances as required by the
Consumer Information Regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration of the United States Department of Transportation, As permitted by the regulation, data for various models with differing options and
accessories are grouped in a single table, Since the regulations require that
the least favorable figures for any specific model in the group be
reported for the entire group, the actual performance of most vehicles in
the group will be better than the figures reported.
Data for stopping distances is derived from tests conducted with new
vehicles
under optimum road conditions by highly skilled test drivers and are not necessarily representative data for a used vehicle, for many road conditions. or for the abilities of most drivers.
STOPPING DISTANCE DATA
This table indicates braking performance that can be met or exceeded by
the vehicles to which it applies under different conditions of loading and
with
partial failures of the brakingsy"tl>l)'I, TI)e information prl>S8nted represents results obtainable by skilled drivers under controlled road
and
vehicle conditions, and the information may not be. !1e!!~t under
other conditions. " --"M.v,,>_.
APPLIES TO ALL MODELS OF CAVALIER
A. FUllY GPERATIGNAl SERVICE BRAKE
~170 light Load Maximum Load 204 B. EMERGENCY SERVICE BRAKE (with Partial Service Brake System Failure) 446 C. BRAKE PGWER UNIT FAilURE Maximum Load I 284 ,
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
Stopping Distance in Feet from 60 mph
SERVICE STATION INFORMATION
Refer 10 "Service and Mainlenance," Section 5, for Further
Details.
Fuel Cap -Located behind Ii hinged door on the right rea. quarter panel. To
remove the fuel cap, see fuel cap removal procedure in "Service and
Maintenance," Section 5 of this manual.
Fuel
Requirements -Use unleaded gasoline only. See "Fuel Requirements"
in "Starting
and Operating," Section 2 of this manual.
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instrument panel. To open, pull the handle to release the hood lock. Then,
push down
slightly on the hood while lifting the underhood lever, raise the
hood, and hold it open with the prop rod. To lower hood, lift the hood slightly
to remove tension from the hood prop. Then, place the hood prop in its
retaining
clip and lower the hood.
Engine
Oil - Use SF-quality, SAE 5W-30, Energy-Conserving engine oil in your gasoline engine if the outside temperature is not expected to exceed 38" C
(100"F)
prior to the next oil change.
For other expected outside temperatures
and additional important information on engine oil see "Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations" in Section 5 of this
manual for the recommended viscosity grade. Add oil as needed to maintain
the proper level within the operating range shown on the dipstick.
Tire
Inflation Pressures -Check at least monthly (including the spare). Keep
them inflated to the pressures shown on the Tire Placard on the left front door. (Keep compact spare tires inflated to 415 kPa or 60 psi.)
Engine
Cooling System -Check the fluid level in the coolant recovery tank at
regular intervals, such as during a fuel stop. (See "Engine Cooling System" in "Service and Maintenance," Section 5 of this manual.)
Windshield Washer -Check the windshield washer reservoir fluid level
regularly. Use a washer fluid, such as GM Optikleen.
Battery -Your new vehicle has a Delco FREEDOM battery . You will never
have to add water. The hydrometer (test indicator) in the cover provides information for testing purposes only.
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Accessory Position, Steering CoIl.m Lock 2-7 AIr Cir ctJlalioo. . 2-26 Ai' Cleaner. 5-,0 Air Conditio ning ............ . 2-27 M ainte nance .. Antenna . 5-\1 2 -35 5-8 Antifreeze (See Coo~ng System) .. Appearance cae ...• ....•.. 4·t .... ...... 2 -25 ASh Tra y .. Automatic T 'ansalC!e Fluid Chedi: . ___ .. . _ ..... _ ._ ... ... . Maintenance .. Notice ,. .. Op$ralion .. Surter Safety Switch Axlo, Drive-Fluid Level Ball Joints. Ba"&,y
· ....... 5-6 .... 5'-6 2,13 · .... 2 -12 2'13
........ . 5-11 5-1 I
Caution.. 5-11 Emergenc y Starling.. 3-1 Freedom.. .. 3·1 , 5-11 Gas caution . ___ ............. ..... ... . ...... .... 3·, Specilicalions .... ... ... ... .. ... .. .. . T esl indlealor .. Belor e Driving Your cavalier .. B loc k Healer, Engine Blower, Ventilating .. Brakes Driving Through Deep Water "
Parking Brake .. P eda l TraVel .. Power ... SelI·AqusIing ...... ... ..... .. ... .. .. . T railer ..... . Warning Light .. Br eak -In Period Cars Pulrng Tra~ars New Car .. Bucke l Seats .. R ttelininQ .. Bulbs and Fuses ..
""_ Jad< Operation . Stowage ............. ... ... .. .... •..•. • _ ..
Key RemiAder .. Cap FIJI:II .. R adiator Capa.cities .. carbon Monoxide Caution .. Cargo Cover (Hatchback) .. cargO Cover (Station Wagon) ... Carrier, Infant Safety .. cataIytlc Converter .. care .... OwNheatng ....... . Changing Wheels and Tl"es .. Ct\IICI Restraint.. Cigarette lightsr ..
. .... 6 -1 . . . 5-1 1 1-1 2-11 2-25
2 -18
2 -19
2·18 •.••.•. 2, 18 2-1 8 ....... ... .. 2· 3 2·22
2-2
2-2
1 -5
1-5
6 ·3. 6·4 . 6-5
3 ·5 . 3-6 ........ . 3-5
· ....... 2·'
5 -1 5-10 .... .. 6-1 2 -1 2-38 2 -39 1·11 5-2 ...... .... 5-2 ..3 -3 ....•.••. . 3·5 1-11 · ..... 2-25
INDEX
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C1eri'9 c;a.pet care .. Caution .. Exteriof Finish and Trim Fabri c and Interio r Trim .. Solvents Racomme nded Spot Removal. Vinyl Top .. C kl tch
. .... 4·' . ..... 4 -' 4 -' 4 -1
4 -1
..,
4-3
PeDa l Acl/Ustmeot ........ ... ... ... .......... ........ 5·7 Cold Wealhet Starting ... ... ... ...... ... ... ...... 2·11 CooIiIl9 System care. .. . 5 ·8 Coolan t Rocommeodation 5-9 Overhea ting caution. 3-3 Courtosy Lights .. 6-3 Cruis e Con trof 2-16 Defay Wipo( Sys tem ....................... ,.. 2 -9 [)jmensions, Ve)jcle.. . ......... 6-1 [Xsc Brake Wear IrKicator .......... 2-20 Door locks ' -3 Power Door l ocks ... Drive Axle
"""" Seal Adjus tment. .. Driving on Slippery Surfaces Electn c Fan .. Electric al System Battory .. Bulbs .• . . FI.ISOS ..•..• Emergency. In Case Of . Brake W~ning Liglt .. 1
-3
.• 5·6
1 -5 2 -\' .... ~::<',~~-
5 '11, 6·2 '·3 6-4. 6·5 . .... ..... .. 3 · . ... 2 ·22 Geoefator hdicalor... . ...... 2 ·2 1 Hazru"d Warring . .,fLashef ... -'. __ .... ,,, 3 ·1 Jaddng T o Change Wheels 3·5 Jump Starling with Auxi~ary Banel)'. . 3· Overhe.1tod Radiator.. 3·3 Pushing To Start.. 3-I Spar e Trre.. . . .................... 3-5 , 3·6 Towing.. 3·6 Engine Block Heater ... Codo .. CooIO>g •••.
2 ·' , . . .. . 6·5
5 ·7
8I:haust Gas Caution ............... ... ... ... ... 2-1 Flooded, Staring Procedlre ................ 2·11 Qvome ating ................... ....... .... ............. . 3-3 Serial NulTlbef.. . .... 6-5 Specifications . ............... . ..... . .. ..... .......... 6-' Starting... 2·10 Temperature Gage.. 2 ·24 TefTlP(Iralure Light. 2 -21 EnginO Oil Capacity .. Dipstick •• F~Of . . .
. ............ ....... ... .. .... .......... ... 6-1
Reoo .. wnonootion .. Ethyteno Glycol Coolant .• EXhaUst Gas Caution . .
• •••• 5 -3 5·5. 6 ·2
5 ·'
5 ·7 . ....... 2·' Driving With Trunk Open ..... .. ............. . 2-'