key CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1984 1.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Insertion of the cassette tape cartridge overrides the radio and the time-of-day will be displayed continuously .
Press the Dynamic Noise Reduction (DNRTM) button to rerrove high
frequency background
hiss on AM. FM. FM stereo. and tape.
Select the setting
fO( proper tape equalization(CrO .)as follows:
1. Select 70 usec (push button in).
2. Select 120 usec (button is out).
The
equalization setting which is desired will vary according to the type of tape
being used. Chrome and metal tapes have 70 usec equalization. while Iron tapes have 120 usec equalization .
The tape bias is often indicated on the cassette label or case .
For best
resu~s. use only tapes which are 30 to 60 minutes in length.
MOBILE RADIO SYSTEMS
Mobile two-way radiO units and mobile telephone equipment are subject to federal rules and must be installed by trained personnel. Certain such
equipment or the manner of its installation may
possibly adversely affect
vehicle operation. Expenses incurred to protect the vehicle systems from the interaclion of these added mobile communication systems are not the
responsibiWty of Chevrolet Motor Division.
Citizen Band (CB)
racios and garage door openers normally will not affect
vehicle
operation.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna is designed to withstand most car washes without
damage .
It cannot be adjusted up or down. If the mast becomes slightly bent.
you can straighten it by hand . The mast antenna can be replaced
if severely
bent (by vandalism . etc .) . Mast antennas must be kept clean for good
performance .
OTHER CONTROLS AND FEATURES
HATCHBACK LID
To open the hatchback lid. use the oval-head key in the lock at the rear of the
car .
Close the lid firmly to be sure it locks.
LlFTGATE OPERATION (STATION WAGONS)
To open the liftgate. use the oval-head key in the outside . lock. (Two gas
support struts. one at
each side of the glass . are designed to help hold the
gate open.)
CAUTION: TIle Ilftg" or hatchback lid should be claed while driving to help avoid
drawing dangerous exhaust S .... Into the eIIr. (8M "Engine Extulust GuCautlon (Carbon Monoxide)" at the 'beginning of "Starting and Operating," Section 2 of thl, manual.)
If you have to drive with the liftgate or hatchback lid open. these precautions
should be observed :
• Close all other windows .
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Check the fluid level only when the engine is off, the vehicle is level and the transaxle is cool enough so that you can rest your fingers on the transaxle
case. To check, remove the dipstick on the driver's side of the case, above the
axle shaft, Be sure that the fluid level is at the "Full Cold" mark; oil may
appear on the bottom of the dipstick even when the fluid is several pints low.
I! needed, add enough lubricant to bring the fluid level up to the "Full Cold" mark on the dipstick. Be sure to fully seat the dipstick when reinstalling.
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
The clutch linkage in your vehicle should be adjusted every 5,000 miles (8 000
km) or less. To adjust the clutch linkage pull the clutch pedal up until it stops
and then depress the
pedal slowly.
NOTICE: To avoid clutch linkage damage do not continue to pull up on the pedal after
it stops.
Electric Fan
CAUTION: Keep hands, tools, and clothing away fr,om th~engine cooUng lanto help prevent personal injury. this fan is electric and can corne on whether or not the engine is
running. The fan can start automatically in response to a heat sensor when the ignition
key is in the "Run" position.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
CAUTION: H your cooling system overheats, see "Engine Cooling System Overheating" in "In Case of Emergency," Section 3. CONTINUED OPERATION OFTHE ENGINE EVEN FOR A SHORT TIME MAY RESULT IN A FIRE AND THE POSSIBILITY OF
PERSONAL INJURY ANDIOR SEVERE VEHICLE DAMAGE.
Your vehicle has a coolant recovery.system. Coolant in the system expands with heat and overflows into the recovery tank. When the system cools down,
coolant is drawn back into the radiator.
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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
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1-5
6 ·3. 6·4 . 6-5
3 ·5 . 3-6 ........ . 3-5
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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
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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
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Trensaxle MInJaI ............. .............. 5 ·6 wn:tshIekJ Washer .... . 2·9 F oreign Countries. Operation In.. 2 ·6 Freeing car From Mud and Sand .......... 3 ·8 Fuet . Requirements.. 5·1 Fuel StatiOn Information.. 6 ·7 Flimet . Engine EIChaust.. .. ..... ....... 2·1 ,,'" Chart ..... . ................... 6-5 location ..... -.""","" .. ................. 6·4 . ..... 2 ·22 . 2·24
"""""" -... .. .................................. 6-1 Do No! Usc For Cleaning F~1er cap location .. Fumes ................ ........ .. Gage .. Recommendations .... GIov ... .QQx" .. , ........ ,
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GUl¥d AgaInst Theft ................. .......... ..
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H atc hback Coupe .................... ........... .. '2-3 5 3·' Hazwd WarrWng Flasher ..
-Buzz ... FlicKering (Circuit BreMer) Hi!11 Beern Difmler SWitch ug,t S .whch., ....... Hei1Ier Operatioli .. Hitches. Trailer .. Hood
........ 6-4. 6-5 .... 2-9. 2·24
Latch Maintenance.. 5·10 RMese... .. ............................. ......... 6-7 Horn .......................... .............. 2,'8 How To ~ YOOl Gas Mileage TipS ...................................... .. ,' 2-8 IdI!InOOCaIiOn Num:lers Eng;no ........ 6-' VehiCle ......... ... . ....-Indic ator LIgtlI, Upshift ..
.. ............. 6 ·5 1 -2 ,2 ·7 2 -\5 Inflation Pressure, Tires.. 5 -1 3 Inlets. Ventilation System ............ 2-25 . 2·28 Inside RearvloW Mirror .. Instrument Panel .. J"" Caution 3·. Operation.. 3-5
S torage ................................. 3-5, 3-6 Jump Strilg With Booster Bat1ery. 3-1. 3-2 Keys.. 1-1 latches Door.. 1 ·3 Hood.. 5- 10,6·7 Light s.. 6·3
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-.... .. .... ................. ........... 6-3 Brake Wamir'lIiJ.. 2-22 8rigtIt 8Mm IncicaIor .......................... 2-24 Bright Beam Switch ............................... 2-9 Bub Chart 6-3 Courtesy... 6 -3 Engine Tempe!'8ture Indicator.. 2 -21 Generator IndicalOf.. 2-21 Hazard Flasher" .................................. 3-1 Hsadlamp Circu it Breaker.. 6-5 H~.. 6-3 HeadIamp Warning Buzzer.. 2 -2 5 Oil Pr9S5Ufe IndicalOr... 2·21 SidemaIkcr .n................ . ................ 6 ·3 SWitch .. Tail SfId Brake .... Turn Slg\aJ Indicator .. Upshift Indicator LIglt .. Looks Door.. Ignition ..
. ....... .-... 2 ·2 4 . 6·3 2 -8 . 6-3 2-15
'·3 2·' Power Door:... '·3 Steemg Column .. . 2-7 Luggage Carrier.. 2·40. 2,4 1 luggaQe CompartmenI , Orimg wtile Open.. . ...... ........ .. . 2 ,1 Manual T ransaJlle Shift PoinIs .. ...................... ... .. 2·14 2 -1 4 Upshift Irdcator light ........... ... ............ 2-1 5 Mirrors Convex .. Rear View .. Mountainous Torroln Driving Down Grade s .. New car Break-In ..
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2-11 2 ·2 Odometer 2-20 Oil Pr9SfUe Gage.. . ........................ 2·24
Oil Pr88SUfe Ugr'II ................. " .......... ... .. 2 ·21 Operation in Foreign GoU'11ries ........... ~" 2--6 orher' c:or.oI!I and Featl.Ke! .. ..... ...... .. 2·35 Overheatad Engine Gage.. 2-24 Indicator light ....... ........................... 2-21 What To Do ....................................... 3-3 Parking Brake ... . . .. .. ... .. .. 2-19 , 2-22 lights.. . ......... .... ........... 6-3 Precautions .. .. .... ............. . "-Brakes ....................... ..... ... ... ... ... ........ 2 '1 8 Door locks.. ' ·3 ....... Steering .. Windows .................. . Pressure, Tire tllflatio'n .. Radiator Coolant .. Coolant Level Inspection .. Overheating ... Pressu-e Cac:I ... ..-
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3·3 5·10
NoA ............ ................... ........ ... ... ........ . 2-30 AM/FM
AM /FM Stereo C assette .. Anlerna .....
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Mobile Raol o System s ..
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