door lock CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1984 1.G Owners Manual

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BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAVALIER
TRANSAXLE
While reading this manual, you will nole many references 10 Ihe "transaxle." The transaxle is a transmission and differential (axle) combined in a singl ,e unit.
To avoid confusion, the word
"transaxle" will be used throughout this manual 10 refer to bolh Ihe transmission and differenlial funclions.
DRIVER DAILY CHECKUST
Be sure you know how to use your vehicle and its equipment before operating it
Before Entering the Vehicle
1. See that windows, mirrors and lights are clean and unobstructed.
2. If any lire does not look normal, check it with a pressure gage.
3. Look for fluid leaks .
4. Be sure everything is properly stowed.
5. Check the area behind the vehicle if you are about to back up.
__ Before Driving Off
1. Lock all doors.
2. Adjust the seat and any movable head restraint
3. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
4. DO NOT allow anyone to ride where there is no seat belt ; and ALWAYS properly fasten the seat belt.
5. Check that all the warning lights work as the key is turned to "Run" or "Start"
6. Check all gages (including the fuel gage).
7 . Release the parking brake (and make sure the
"BRAKE " light turns .off).
See related topics in this manual
or the Maintenance Schedule folder H problems are found.
STOWING THINGS IN (OR ON) THE VEHICLE
CAUTION: Put luggage or cargo In the trunk, or rea' area if postible. Cargo weight,
whether In the trunk or rear area, should be located as far forward as possible. Cargo weight on the roof Shoukt be positioned .s evenly as possible. Secure all i1ems in place to help keep them -from being thrown about and injuring people during a cot"-ion or sudden maneuver. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seetbaCks. Do not place anything on the filler panel, or any cargo cover between the rear seat~.ck and window.
GUARD AGAINST THEFT
Your new Cava~er has many features to help prevent then of the vehicle, its
equipment, and contents. But these anti-then features
depend upon you to work.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The time to be most on guard is when leaving the vehicle:
1. Park in a lighted spot when you can, and fully close all windows and
any roof panels.
2 .
Lock the steering column and take the keys:
• Turn the key to "Lock" while depressing the key release lever (if so
equipped) and remove the
key. This locks the ignition and both
steering and shift controls , unless your manual transaxJe vehicle has a key release lever . In thai case . Ihe shiH control is not locked. The key can be removed only when the ignition is locked.
• II you must leave a key wilh the vehicle. leave the square-head key
only. Take the oval-head key with you. This will help prevent unwanted
entry into your vehicle or any locked compartment at a later date. Be
sure to
lock the glove box since the remote release button allows the
hatchback.
tailgate , or trunk to be opened even though the ignition key
has been removed .
3. Keep items that may appear to be of value out of sight and locked up
when possible.
4 .
Lock all doors.
KEYS
Two different keys are provided for the locks on your vehicte. The key code is
stamped on the "knock-out" plug in each key head.
• Key with square heed -for ignition lock only.
• Key with oval heed -for all other locks .
tDENTtFYING
IGNITION LOCK
For vehicle security:
DOOR LOCKS & ALL OTHER LOCKS
•
Record the key code numbers, then knock the plugs out of the keys.
• Keep the key codes in a safe place (such as your wallet) . NOT IN THE VEHICLE.
If the original keys are lost. duplicates can be made using the key codes.
Stamped on the key
is a letter indicating the proper key blank needed if
duplicates are required . Contact any GM dealer or a locksmith .
If you park in an attended lot. leave only your square-head ignition key. Lock
your glove box and take the oval-head key with you. This will help prevent illegal entry into your vehicle or any locked compartment.
It's a good idea to carry an extra key to the door in your wallet or purse, should you accidentally lock your regular keys In the vehicle. To help
protect your Vehicle and its contents against theft, General Motors has
des igned in anti-theft features which would also make jf: inconvenient and
possibly expensive to enter the vehicle if you are locked out.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine DOOR LOCKS
The doors can be locked from the inside by sliding rearward the passenger
guard
door lock lever located just below the inside door handle . If the red tab on the door lock lever is visible the door is unlocked . The doors can be locked
from the outside by sliding the door lock lever rearward and closing the door.
The front doors can
also be locked by using the oval-head key.
All inodels have as a standard safety feature overriding door locks. When the doors ·are locked, the door latch mechanism is inoperative, preventing
inadvertent opening 01 the door by movement of the inside handle.
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Power Door Locks
The optionally available power door locks allow you to lock or unlock your
dears by operating the switch located on either front door. The automatic
locking mechanism does not interfere with manual operation of any door lock
lever. The doors will not unlock or open with the inside door handle when the lock lever is in the lock position, but can be unlocked individually by sliding the
lock lever forward.
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CAUTION: To help reduce the risk of persOnal inj .... y in an accident. always lock the doors (and"any liftgate or tailgate) when driving. Along with using the seat belts properly.
locking the doors (etc.) helps prevent people from being thrown from the vehicle. It also helps prevent unintended opening of the doors and helps keep out intruders.
WINDOWS
Manual Window Control
Door windews can be raised or lowered by rotating the hand crank located in
the dear
panel.
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Power windows have an ignition interlock so the windows cannot be operated
unless the ignition .
switch· is in the "RUN " position . A master control for all windows is provided on the driver 's door . Individual switches are provided
under each window for passenger use.
MIRRORS
",side Rearvlew Mirror
DAY/NIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Outside Rearview Mirror
Adjust the outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle . This
helps you determine the location of objects-seen
in the mirror .
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NEVER:
• Wear a shoulder belt under your arm nearest the door.
• Use a belt for more than one person at a time.
• Wear the belts twisted.
• Let the belt system become damaged by a door or seat.
• Put anything into the opening where the seat belt passes through the trim panel. (This may jam the retractor or damage the belt.)
Front Seat Lap-Shoulder Belt
1. Adjust the seat as needed and sit well back and straight up. Grasp the
latch plate and:
• Pull the belt as far as it will reach across your lap.
• Hold the latch plate at a right angle to the webbing and slide it further
(toward the front of the vehicle).
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Then pull it across your lap and push it into the buckle until it clicks.
2. To reduce the risk of sliding under the belt during a collision, position the belt across your lap as LOW ON YOUR HIPS as pOSSible and adjust it
to a SNUG FIT by pulling the "shoulder" portion upward through the latch plate.
The shoulder portion of the belt is designed to lock only during a sudden stop or impact. At other times it should move freely.
3. If the shoulder belt is too snug:
A. Pull the shoulder belt out at least 130 millimeters (five inches) so that
when you let go, it returns to your chest.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine B. Then pull down on the shoulder beUthe teast amount needed to ease
pressure but no more than 25mm or one inch and let go.
4. To get rid of the slack in the belt, pull the belt out as you did in Step 3A above.
Keep any
shoulder belt stack to a minimum. Too much belt slack could reduce the amount of protection in an· accident because the belt is too loose to restrain you properly.
5. To unfasten the belt, push in the button in the center of the buckle. To
stow the
belt, pull it out about 180 millimeters (seven inches) and hold it
while it retracts. On four-door models, the beH should retract when the
buckle is unlatched and the door is opened. If the beH does not retract
fully,
slide the latch plate down the webbing. To help prevent damage to
the seat beH and interior trim, before closing the door be sure the belt is
fully retracted
and the latch plate is out of the way.
Rear Seat Lap Belts
To enter the rear seat in 2-door cars:
• Push the front seat belt "sleeve" rearward out of the door opening and enter the vehicle.
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After entering, push the sleeve forward so it will be easy for the person in the front seat to reach the belt.
Rear seat lap belts next to side windows have retractors which are designed to
take up extra webbing.
1 .
In a single motion pull the rear seat outboard lap belt across your lap enough to push the latch plate into the buckle, until it clicks. If the webbing
locks before the latch plate reaches the buckle, let it rewind fully into its
retractor to
unlock it so the belt can be pulled out to the proper length.
2. These belts should be positioned, worn, and released as described under
"Front Seat Lap-Shoulder Belt." Adjust the beH to a SNUG FIT by pulling
it firmly across your lap toward the retractor, so it can take up slack.
3. The lap belt at the center seat also should be positioned, worn, and
released as described above; however, it does not have a retractor. Adjust it to a SNUG FIT by pulling on the end of the beH coming from the latch
plate.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Store cassettes away from extreme heat or direct sunlight. Protect the open ends from dirt or damage; store them in their original cases or other protective
cases. Cassettes eventually wear out and you may need to replace them if
they become noisy. Clean the pickup head, tape guide and capstan (revolving
metal
post) after every 100 hours of operation . Use a colton-tipped swab
dippec in rubbing
alcohol. Access is through the tape door. (See illustration.)
ETR AM-FM Stereo (No Seek /Scan)
To operate \he ETA AM-FM Stereo radio:
• Upper Knob -rotate knob to turn radio on or off and to control volume. H your radio has a clock, and the radio frequency is being displayed, press
knob to
recall station frequency when listening to the radio.
• Balance Control (located behind upper knob) -turn to adjust left!right
speaker balance .
•
Lo_ Knob -rotate knob to manually tune radio stations , Frequency will
be displayed during tuning. Press knob to aHernately select />M or FM
band.
• Front! Rear Speaker Control (located behind lower knob) -rotate control
to adjust the sound between the front and rear speakers.
• Bass and Treble Controls -slide treble control up to increase treble, or
down to decrease treble. Slide bass control up to increase bass, or down
to decrease bass.
• Pushbutton.
The radio has four pushbuttons you can use to easily select your favorite
stations , You may select four />M and four FM stations for a total of eight
selections. .
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To set pushbuttons:
1 .
Make sure the bandswitch is on the band you want. Then, tune in the
desired station.
2. Gently pull one of the four station pushbuttons and release.
The radio will then tune to the selected station whenever you press the
station button.
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• Time Set (if so equipped):
To set the hour, gently pull and hold the "HR SET" button until the correct
hour appears .
To set the minutes, gently pull and ho.1d the "MIN SET" button until the correct
minute appears .
The FM stereo indicator will light up whenever an FM station is broadcasting in
stereo. "Stereo" operation means the radio is separating a stereo broadcast
'back into the original two channels , called "left" and "right". Stereo sound is
noticeably realistic to the ear. .
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To operate tape player (If so equipped):
Insert the cassette squarely t!vough the door. This automatically switches the
unit from radio to tape operation. If the sound is garbled (or there is no sound),
eject the
tape and reinsert it squarely.
After the cassette has snapped into position : adjust the volume and fader
controls
to your preference .
To quickly advance to the next selection, slide the EJECT button to the left ("FWD") until it locks. When the tape reaches the end, the EJECT button will
automatically return
to the center position and the tape will be ejected .
To stop fast-forward at arry time, return the EJECT button to its center position .
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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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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Your authorized dealer has factory trained technicians and Genuine GM Parts
to service your vehicle properly_ For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized dealer.
CAUTION: As with any machine, take care when making any check, doing any maintenance, or making any repair, to avoid being injured. Some of the MATERIALS in this vehicle may also be hazardous if used, serviced, or handled improperly. Improper or incomplete service can affect the vehicle itself which may in turn result in personal
injury, or damage to the vehicle or its equipment. H you have ANY question about carrying out some service, have the work done by a skilled technician.
REPLACEMENT FASTENERS
During vehicle maintenance, any fasteners used to replace older ones must
have the same measurements and strength as those removed, whether metric or customary. (The numbers on the heads of rnetric bons and on the surfaces
of metric nuts show their strength. Customary bolts use radial lines to show
this,
while most customary nuts do not have strength markings.) Fasteners
taken from the vehicle should be saved for re-use in the same spot when
possible. Where a fastener cannot be used again, take care to choose a
replacement that matches the old one. For information and help, see your
authorized dealer.
CAUTION: This vehicle is primarily dimensioned In the metric system. Most fasteners
are metric and many are very close in dimension to well· known customary fasteners in the inch system. Mismatched or incorrect fasteners can result in damage to the vehicle or possibly personal injury.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
For owner convenience, a separate folder ,has. bee" providef;1 with your vehicle which outlines the maintenance your vehicle requires. The Maintenance
Schedule folder is supplemented by this section of the Owner's Manual.
Read this publication for a full understanding of your vehicle's maintenance
needs.
If you need a replacement Maintenance Schedule, see your dealer or contact the . Consumer . Aelations Representative, . Chevrolet Central Office,
Chevrolet Motor Division, Warren, MichigarL4809ll-13t~2-550Q1 (In Canada, contact the Customer Services Representative, General MotorsoT---­
Canada LId., Oshawa, Ontario, L1J 5Z6; 416/644-6624).
FUEL CAP
The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the right'rear fender. For your
convenience there
is a fuel cap hanger located on the filler door.
The
fuel tank filler cap has a "s£rew-on ratcheting type" feature.
• To remove -rotate cap counterclockwise to clear the inside of the filler
neck. This will allow any residual pressure to escape.
• To install - reverse this procedure and tighten cap securely until a
"ratcheting",
clicking sound is heard indicating cap is on properly.
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