flat tire CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1993 1.G User Guide

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Things you=
strike and injure
people in
a sudden stop or turn, or
in
a crash.
Put things in the trunk or rear
area
of your vehicle. In a trunk,
put them as hr forward as you
can.
Try to spread the weight
evenly.
If you have fold-down
rear seats, you’ll find four
anchors on the back wall
of your
trunk.
You can use these anchors
to tie down lighter loads. They’re
not strong enough for
heavy
things, however, so put them as
fbr forward
as you can in the
trunk or rear area.
Never stack heavier things, like
suitcases, inside the vehicle
so
that some of them are above the
tops
of the seats.
e When you carry something
inside the vehicle, secure it
whenever you can.
unless you need to.
0 Don’t leave a seat folded down
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Tires
We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a
leading tire manufacturer. These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and
their warranties are delivered with every
new Chevrolet. If your spare tire is a
different brand than your road tires,
you will have a tire warranty folder from each
of these manufacturers.
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CAUTION
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. 1
’ - Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much
friction. You could have
an air-out and a serious accident. See the Index
under hading Your Vehicle.
Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting
accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain
the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your
tires
are cold.
sudden impact:
such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the
recommended pressure.
I Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, or broken by a
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your
I tires have been damaged, replace them. I
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lnflation-lire Pressure
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 a mile. Don’t
let anyone tell you that
underinflation
or overinflation is
all right. It’s
not. If your tires don’t
have enough
you can get:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad weLA
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy. ition)
If your tires have too much air
(overinflation), you can get:
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 kpa).
How to Check:
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to
check tire pressure. Simply looking at
the tires will not tell you the pressure,
especially if
you have radial tires-
which may look properly inflated even if
they’re underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to
put them back on. They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
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Use this rotation pattern.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust
the front and rear inflation pressure as
shown on the Tire-Loading Information
label. Make certain that all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See the Index
under Wheel Nut Torque.
To make your tires last longer, have
them inspected and rotated at the
mileages recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule. See the
Index
under Scheduled Maintenance Services.
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Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on
; parts to which it is
fastened, can make the 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 the Index
under Changing a Flat Tire.)
When lt’s Time for New Tires
One way to tell when it’s time for new
tires
is to check the treadwear
indicators, which will appear when your
tires have
only 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or
less of tread remaining.
You need a new tire if
You can see the indicators at three
You can see cord or fabric showing
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut
places around the tire.
through the tire’s rubber.
or
snagged deep enough to show cord
or fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
The tire has a puncture, cut, or other
damage that can’t be repaired well
because
of the size or location of the
damage.
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Temperature-A, 8, C ~NTJ
Warning: The temperature grade for
this tire is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation,
or
excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
Those grades are molded on the
sidewalls of passenger car tires.
While
the tires available as standard or
optional equipment on General Motors
vehicles may vary
with respect to these
grades, all such tires meet General
Motors performance standards and have
been approved for use on General Motors vehicles.
All passenger type
(P Metric) tires must conform to Federal
safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
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Wheel Alignment and
Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were
aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In most cases, you
will not need to have
your wheels aligned again. However,
if
you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle pulling one way or the other, the
alignment may need to be reset. If you
notice your vehicle vibrating when
driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked
or badly rusted. If wheel nuts keep
coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts should be replaced. If
the wheel leaks air out, replace
it
(except some aluminum wheels, which
can sometimes be repaired). See your
Chevrolet dealer if any of these
conditions exist.
Your dealer
will know the kind of wheel
you need. Each new wheel should have
the same load carrying capacity,
diameter, width, offset, and be mounted
the same way as the one
it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts,
replace them only
with new GM
original equipment parts. This way, you
will be sure you have the right wheel,
wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your
Chevrolet model.

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Introduction
A Word About Maintenance
We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in
good working condition. But
we don’t know exactly how
you’ll drive it. You may drive very
short distances only a
few times a week. Or
you may drive long distances all the
time in very hot, dusty weather.
You may use your vehicle in
making deliveries.
Or you may drive it to work, to do
errands or in many other ways.
Because of all the different ways people use their GM vehicles,
maintenance needs vary. You may even need more frequent
checks and replacements than you will find in the schedules
in this part.
So please read this part and note how you drive.
If you have
any questions on how to keep your vehicle in
good condition, see your Chevrolet dealer, the place many
GM owners choose to have their maintenance work done.
Your dealer can be relied upon to use proper parts and
practices.
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Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are
important. Improper vehicle maintenance or the removal
of
important components can significantly affect the quality of
the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or even the wrong
tire inflation can increase the level
of emissions from your
vehicle.
To help protect our environment, and to help keep
your vehicle in
good condition, please maintain your vehicle
properly.

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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 performance 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
Section D.
At Each Fuel Fill (It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at \
each fuel fill.)
CHECK
OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
Engine Oil Level
1
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See the Index under Engine Oil for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level
in the coolant recovery tank or surge tank and add the proper
coolant
mix if necessary. See the Index under Coolant for further details.
Windshield Washer Check the windshield washer fluid level
in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
Fluid Level if necessary. See the
Index under Windshield Washer Fluid for further details. I
At Least Once a Month
CHECK
I OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
Tire Inflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading
Information label located on the rear edge of
the driver’s door. See the Index under fires for
further details.
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Carbon Monoxide in
Cassette Tape Player
Center Console Ashtray
........... 87
Center Passenger Position
......... 32
Chains. Tire
.............. .192. 236
Exhaust
.............. .70.
71. 159
(see
Audio Systems)
Changing a Flat Tire ............ 184
Charging System Warning Light
... -100
“Check Engine” Light
........... 102
“Check Gages” Light
............ 103
Checking Brake Fluid
.................. 221
Engine
Oil Level ............. 205
Hydraulic Clutch
.............. 215
Safety Belt Systems
............ 45
Transaxle Fluid
Automatic
................. 211
Manual
................... 213
Chemical Paint Spotting
......... 245
Child Restraints
................. 35
Children and Safety Belts
..... .33. 43
196
Engine Coolant ............... 217
Power Steering Fluid
........... 219
Checking Things Under the
Hood ... 201 Cigarette Lighter
................ 87
Circuit Breakers
8z Fuses ........ 247
Cleaner. Air
............. .209. 256
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............ 243
Antenna
.................... 122
Bumpers
.................... 242
Cassette Player
............... 121
Compact Discs
............... 122
Fabric
...................... 238
Glass
....................... 241
Inside of Your Chevrolet
....... 237
Instrument Panel
............. 240
Leather and Vinyl
............ 240
Outside
of Your Chevrolet ...... 241
Safety Belts
................. 240
ScotchgardTMFabric Protection
. . 239
Special Problems
............. 239
Textured-Surhce Bumper Coven
. . 242
Underbody Maintenance
....... 245
Warnings
.. .236. 237. 238. 240. 243
Waxing
..................... 243
Weatherstrips
................ 244
White Sidewall Tires
.......... 243
Windshield
.................. 241
City
Driving
.................. 149 Clock.
Setting the
............... 111
Clutch. Hydraulic
Adding Fluid
........... .215. 252
Checking Fluid
.............. -215
Air Conditioning System
....... 107
Climate Control System
........ 106
Ventilation
................... 110
Compact Disc Player
(see
Audio Systems)
Compact Spare Tire ............. 191
Control of a Vehicle
............. 131
Convenience Net
................ 54
Convex Outside Mirror ........... 85
Coolant ....................... 216
Checking
& Adding .. .217. 250. 252
Low Coolant Warning Light ..... 97
Proper Mixture to Use
......... 216
Safety Warnings About
... .174. 176. 177. 1781 179. 217. 218. 219
Temperature Gage
............. 97
Cruise Control .................. 74
Cup Holder
.................... 87
Curves. Driving on
............. 138
Customer Assistance Information
... 281
Comfort Controls

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Flat Tire
...................... 184
Flooded Engine
................. 58
Fluid Brake
................. .221. 252
Capacities
................... 250
Hydraulic Clutch
......... .2l5. 252
Power Steering
...... .219. 251. 252
Transaxle
Automatic
........ .211. 250. 252
Manual
.......... .2l3. 250. 252
Windshield Washer
....... .220. 252
Fluids
& Lubricants ............. 252
Fog. Driving in
................. 148
Folding Rear Seats
............... l5
Freeway Driving ................ 150
French Language Manual .......... 2
Fuel
......................... 197
Alcohol in Fuel
............... 198
Capacity
............... .197. 251
Exhaust Warnings
.............. 70
Filling Your Tank
........ .200. 251
Fuels with Alcohol
............ 198
Gage
........................ 96
In Foreign Countries ........... 199
Requirements
................ 197
198
Fuse Usage ................... 248
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ......... 247
Gaies Coolant Temperature
........... 97
Fuel
........................ 96
Oil Pressure
.................. 99
Tachometer
................... 95
Gasoline
...................... 197
Gasoline Tank. -Filling Your
............. .200. 251
Gas Station Information
.......... 304
Gear Positions
Gearshift Lever
Glove Box
.................... i., . 53
Graphic Equalizer (see
Audio Systems)
(see Shlfing the Transaxle)
(see Shifting the Transaxle)
Halogen Bulbs ........... .224. 253
Hazard Warning Flashers
........ -164
Head Restraints
................. 13
Headlight & Taillight. Removing and
Replacing
.......... .224. 225. 253
Headlights
..................... 78
Flash-to-Pass
.................. 81
High-Low Beam Changer
........ 81
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
............. 81
“On” Reminder
............... 79
Replacement Bulb
... .224. 225. 253
Wiring
..................... 249
(see
Comfort Controls)
Heater Heater. Engine Block
........ .59. 208
High Beams
............... .81. 144
Highway Hypnosis
.............. 153
Hill and Mountain Roads
......... 154
Hills. Parking on
........... .a. 155
Hood Release .................. 201
Engine
.................... 174
Horn
......................... 72
Hot Engine. Safety
Warnings
............... .174. 202
How to Use
this Manual ........... 6
Hydraulic Clutch .......... .2l5. 252
Hydroplaning
.................. 147
Warning. Overheated

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Vehicle
................. .56. 246
Idling Your Engine
........... .68. 71
Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
........ 192
If You're Stuck: In
Ignition
Key
......................... 48
Key Release Button ............ 55
Positions
..................... 55
Illuminated Entry System
.......... 50
Indicator Lights (see
Warning Lights)
Infant Restraint (see Child Restraints)
Inflation. Tires ................. 230
Inside Rearview Mirror
........... 85
Instrument Panel ................ 93
Instrument Panel Wming'Lights
.... 96
Intermittent Windshield Wipers
..... 83
.................... J ack. Tire 185
Jump Starting
.................. 164
Key Release Button
............. 55
Keys .......................... 48 Lane
Change Indicator
........... 73
Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt
.......... 23
Front
..................... 23. 27
Rear
........................ 28
Use by Children ........... .33. 43
Latches. Seatback
................ 14
Liftgate Ajar Light
................... 102
Lock
........................ 52
Lock Release
................. 52
Safety Warning
................ 52
Lighter
........................ 87
Dome/Map
................... 82
Headlights
................... 78
Lights
Daytime Running Lights
......... 80
Flash-to-Pass .................. 81
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
... 81
Rear Compartment
............ 82
Removing
& Replacing
Bulbs
........... .224, 225, 253
Replacement Bulbs
........... 253
Taillights
.............. .225. 253
Turn Signal
.................. 73
Warning Lights
............... 96
Loading Your Vehicle
....... .91. 227 Locks
......................... 49
Long Distance Driving
.......... 152
Low Oil Pressure Warning
........ 98
Luggage Carrier
................. 91
Low Battery
................... 164
Maintenance Record
........... 279
Maintenance Schedule
.......... 259
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light)
.......... 102
Manual Front Seat
............... 12
Manual Sunroof
................. 88
Manual Transaxle
Adding Fluid
....... .215. 250, 252
Shifting
..................... 64
Master Cylinder. Brake
.......... 221
Methanol in Gasoline
........... 198
Mileage Indicator
Mirrors Checking
Fluid
............... 213
Starting the Engine
............ 56
(see
Odometer & Speedometer)
Convex Outside ............... 85
Inside Manual Day/Night ....... 85
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Steering In Emergencies
............... 139
Off-Road Recovery
............ 139
Tips
........................ 138
Steering Wheel. Tilt
.............. 73
Stereo Sound Systems (see
Audio Systems)
Storing Your Vehicle ............ 223
Stuck. If You Are
............... 192
Sunroof
....................... 88
Sun Visors ..................... 86
Tachometer ................... 95
Taillight Bulb Replacement.
.. .225. 253
Tape Player (see
Audio Systems)
Technical Facts & Specifications
Bulbs
...................... 253
Electrical Equipment. Add-on
... 247
Fluid Capacities
& Types .. .250, 252
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ...... -247
Service
Parts Identification
Label
..................... 246
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
................. 56. 246
Temperature Gage
............... 97
102
Theft ......................... 53
Thermostat
.................... 219
Tilt Steering Wheel .............. 73
Time. Setting the
................ 111
Tires
......................... 229
Buying New
................ -232
Chains
................ .192. 236
Flat. Changing
............... 184
Inflation
.................... 230
Inspection
& Rotation .......... 231
Loading
.................... 230
Pressure
.................... 230
Quality Grading
.............. 232
Spare. Compact
............... 191
Tread Wear Indicators
......... -231
Wheel Alignment and
Tire Balance
............... 234
Wheel Replacement
........... 234
When
to Replace Wheels ....... 234
Winter Driving and Tires
.. .157. 236
Top Strap
...................... 36
Torque Lock
................... 157
Towing a Trailer
................ 161
Towing Your Chevrolet
.......... 169
Traffic Lights
.................. 126
Trailer Towing
................. 161 Transaxle. Automatic
(see
Automatic Transaxle)
Transaxle. Manual (see
Manual Transaxle)
Transmission. Automatic
(see
Automatic Transaxle)
Transmission. Manual
(see
Manual Transaxle)
Trip Odometer .................. 95
Trunk
......................... 51
Trunk Cargo Anchors .......... 54
Trunk Convenience Net
......... 54
Trunk/Liftgate Release, Lockout
............. 51
Turn Signal Indicator
............ -73
Turn SignaYHeadlight Beam Lever
... 73
Cruise Control
................ 74
Headlight High/Low Beam
...... 81
Turn & Lane Change Indicator ... 73
Unleaded Gasoline
............. 197
Upholstery Care
................ 238
Upshift Indicator Light
....... .65. 101
Urban Driving
................. 149