park assist CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1984 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When_ going up or down hills. it ~ ~ tor the vehk:1e to toM 011 to gain apHCI (.,.rticu"Y when towing I trailer), even though the Cruise Control is enpgecL • this happens while going up hin, merely depress the accelerator pedal to maintain the speed desired. If going down a hili steep enough to cau .. thl vehie'" to gain speed, depress the brake pedal •• which will both dl .. ngage the Cruise Control and help .lOw the vehicle. In addition, when going down a steep or lang grade . the transaxle shoUld be shifted into I lower gear to help control vehicte speed •• see "Descending A Grade " in "Starting and Operating," Section 2.
HORN
The horn on your vehicle is actuated by firmly pressing on the ped in the
center of the steering
wheel.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
The hazard warning flasher is covered in "In Case of Emergency," Section 3.
FLOOR CONTROLS
BRAKING SYSTEM
The regular braking system is designed for braking performance under a wide
range of driving cond~ions even when the vehicle is loaded to ~ lull rated
vehicle toad capacity .
CAUTION: Driving through water deep enough to wet brake components may cau .. the brakea nat to work .. welL -M a reaul, the vehIde wi. not aIow down .. the usu.I _, ond M may pull 10 "'" right Of ..... _ 0"'-""'11 to "'" _ tor _ .-.os,
-'1 "'" ...... lightly 10 check __ .... "-'" apply the blakes. At the .. me time ""' .. .... torw.rd apeed, with. plenty of clear apace ....... to the .,..,. II1CI to the sidea. Do this-unUl the brIkaI return to notmIt. Always do __ driving 1hrougII_ to help _ "'" _ oI ........ lnjuty.
Brake Warning lJg/rt
The brake system warning light is covered in the '.' lnstrumentPanel" section.
Vacuum Power Brakes
• the engine stops, do not pump the brakes. The system is designed to stop the vehicle with reserve power assist n the brake pedal is held dOwn. This
reserve is
greatly reduced each time you apply and release the brakes. II,
when you turn the atMring wheel during braking, the vehic:1e does not turn, don't push as hard on the brake pedal •.
Without power assist the vehicle can still be stopped by pushing much harder
on the brake
pedal. however. the stopping distance may be longer.
Brakes (Except ,Parking Brake)
H the brake pedaJ goes down farther than normal, ~ may be due to a lack of
adjustment of any rear drum
brakes. To find. out if this is the case. drive
backward and forward a few times. applying the brakes firmly when going in
each direction.
See your dealer n pedal height dOes not retum to normal, or there is a rapid
increase in pedal travel whether or not your vehicle has rear drum brakes. This
could be a sign of brake trOUble.
NOTICE: "FtidInsI the brake" by resting yow i0oi on thl brau pedal when you do not Intend 'to brake CIIf1 overhMI: the brIkM and ...... out the brake InInga and p..ts faster. , ThI. mIIy alSo dllNlge the brakes Mtd will wasta fuel.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TOWING
Proper equipment must be used to prevent damage to vehicles during any
towing . State (provincial in
Canada) and local laws which apply to vehicles in .'
tow must be foltowed. Gel detailed towing instructions from your dealer.
Your vehicle, if equipped with
an automatic transaxle, may be towed on alt four
wheels at speeds less than
35 mph (55 km/h) for distances up to 50 miles (80
kilometers). These speed and distance restrictions do not apply if your vehicle
has a manual transaxle . The driveline and steering must be normalty operable.
For such towing, the steering must
be unlocked, transaxle in neutral and the
parking brake released.
Connect to main structural parts of the vehicle. Do NOT attach to bumpers or brackets. Remember also that power assist for
brakes
and steering wilt not be available when the engine is off.
n the vehicle is to be towed by a wrecker , use only equipment designed for this
purpose, following
the instructions of the wrecker manufacturer . Towing on the rear wheels is preferred because of the front-wheel drive. However, if
necessary, your vehicle may be towed backwards on the front drive wheels at speeds up to 35 mph (55 km/h) for distances of 50 miles (80 kilometers) if it is
equipped with
an automatic transaxle. These speed and distance restrictions do not apply ij your vehicle has a manual transaxle. Severe damage to the
transaxle may result
II speeder distance ~m~s are exceeded.
A safety chain system must
be used. for alt towing .
FREEING VEHICLE FROM SAND, MUD, SNOW OR ICE
n your vehicle gets stuck in sand, mUd, snow or ice, shift the transaxle from a
forward range to reverse in a repeat pattern.
(On manual transaxle models, shift the Ifansaxle from First or Second to Reverse .) Apply a tight pressure to
the accelerator pedal
while the transaxle is in gear. Remove your foot from the
accelerator while shifting.
Do not race the engine. For best traction, avoid
spinning the wheels. Incorrect rocking of your' vehicle while it is stuck may
resuh in damage to vehicle components.
CAUTION: Do ............ -.. _ IN. 35 ""'" ,55 Om/h). _ In)ufy .... .-nave (including tire, vehicle body parte. and/or tr.., .. xle failure) mIIy mutt from exCQ:live wheel spinning.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, seek other
assistance. Also
see the Notice under "Automatic Transaxles" in "Starting and
Operating", Section 2 01 this manual .
Extended Vehicle Storage
If you plan to store your vehicle over an extended period of time, certain steps
should
be taken to give it maximum protection. It is recommended that you
write the Consumer Relations Department , Chevrolet Motor Division, Warren,
Michigan 48090,
(in Canada, write to General Motors of canada Um~ed,
Customer Services Departmeht, Oshawa, Ontario L 1 J5Z6) for detailed
instructions on how to prepare your vehicle for storage .
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