instrument panel CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1993 1.G User Guide

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Air Conditioning (CONX:)
VENT Use on pleasant days when little
heating or cooling is needed,
to direct
outside air into the vehicle.
In this
setting, the air flow
is through the
instrument panel outlets.
B/L (Bi-Level): Use on cool, but sunny
days. This setting brings in the outside
air, but directs it in two ways. Air is
directed to the upper portion
of your
body through the instrument panel
outlets, and to the lower portion of your
body through the heater ducts. At times,
this temperature difference may be more
apparent than others.
HTR (Heater): Use this setting to direct
most of the air flow through the heater
ducts, and some through the windshield
defroster vents.
If
you have the optional engine block
heater and use
it during cold weather,
0°F (-18°C) or lower, your heating
system will more quickly provide
heat
because the engine coolant is already
warmed. See the
Index under Engine
Block Heater.
BLEND: This setting divides the air
flow equally between the heater ducts
and the windshield defroster vents.
DEF (Defrost): This setting directs
most air through the windshield
defroster vents, and some through the
heater ducts.

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Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Your Chevrolet has an advanced
electronic braking system that will help
prevent skidding.
This light
on the instrument panel will
go
on when you start your vehicle.
When you start your vehicle and begin
to drive away you may hear a
momentary motor or clicking noise and
you may even notice that your brake
pedal moves a little while this is going
on. This is the ABS system testing itself.
If you have your foot on the brake pedal,
this check won’t happen
until the vehicle
goes about
4 mph (6 km/h) or until you
take your foot
off the brake pedal. After an
ABS stop,
you may hear a
clicking noise the next time the vehicle
goes about
4 mph (6 km/h).
If there’s a problem
with the anti-lock
brake system, the anti-lock brake system warning light will stay on or flash.
See
the Index under Anti-Lock Brake
System Warning Light.
Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say
the road is wet. You’re driving safely.
Suddenly an animal jumps out
in front
You slam
on the brakes. Here’s what
happens with ABS.
A computer senses that wheels are
slowing down. The computer separately
works the brakes at each front wheel
and at the rear wheels.
The anti-lock
system can change the
brake pressure faster than any driver
could. The computer is programmed to
make the most of available tire and road
conditions.
of you.
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Engine Overheating
You will find a coolant temperature gage
on your Chevrclet's instrument panel.
If your engine catches fire because
you keep driving with
no coolant,
your vehicle can be badly
:z
damaged. The costly repairs wouf~,~
not be covered by your warranty.
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If Steam is Corning from Your Engine
A
Steam from an overheated
engine can burn
you badly,
even if you just open the hood. Stay
away from the engine
if you see or
hear steam coming from it. Just
turn it off and get everyone away
from the vehicle until it cools down.
Wait until there is no sign
of steam
or coolant before opening the hood.
If
you keep driving when your
engine is overheated, the liquids in
it can catch fire. You or others
could be badly burned. Stop your
engine if it overheats, and get out
of the vehicle until the engine is
cool.
If No Stem is Coming from Your
Engine:
If you get the overheat warning but see
or hear no steam, the problem may not
be too serious. Sometimes
the engine
can get a little too hot when you:
Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Stop after high speed driving.
Idle for long periods in traffic.
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Cleaning Vinyl
Just use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to
remove dirt.
You may have to do it
more than once.
polish will stain if you don’t get them
off quickly. Use a clean cloth and
solvent-type vinyl/leather cleaner.
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe
Cleaning the Top of the
instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean
the top surfaces of the instrument panel.
Sprays containing silicones or waxes
may cause annoying reflections
in the
windshield and even make it difficult to
see through the windshield under certain
conditions.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
CAUTION
Do not bleach or dye s&ty
severely weaken them. h a crash
they might not be able to provide
adequate protection. Clean safety
belts only with mild soap and
lukewarm water.
- belts. If you do, it may
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Vehicle ldentification Number
This is the legal identifier for your
Chevrolet. It appears on a plate in the
front corner
of the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side. You can see it
if you
look through the windshield from
outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears
on the Vehicle Certification and
Service Parts labels and the certificates
of title and registration.
Engine ldentification
The eighth character in your VIN is the
engine code for your
GM engine. This
code will help
you identify your engine,
specifications, and replacement parts
in
this section.
Service Parts Identification Label
You’ll find this label on your spare tire
cover or on the inside
of your trunk lid.
It’s very helpfbl
if you ever need to
order parts. On this label is:
Your VIN.
Its model designation.
Paint information.
A list of all product options and
special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed
from the vehicle.

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Don’t add anything electrical to
your Chevrolet unless you check
with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage
wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some
of it can just ke-
other things, from - .. working as tt,
should.
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1 Fuses & Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination
of fuses, circuit breakers.
and fusible thermal links
in the wiring
itself. This greatly reduces the chance of
fires caused by electrical problems.
The fuse panel is located under the
lower left side of the instrument panel.
To identih and check fuses, refer to the
Fuse Usage chart.
X5027
Look at the silver-colored band inside
the fuse. If the band is broken or
melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the
identical size and rating.

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Fuse Usage
Fuse Rating
(AMP.)
INSTLPS 5
ECM 10
CIG 15
RADIO2 10
GAUGES 10
PK/TURN HTR-AIC
WIPER
F/P
RADIO 1
CTSY
WINDOW CRUISE
TURN-BIU
S/LP FTP
ACC
HDLP
15
25
25
10
10
20
30
10
15
20
20
30
20
Circuitry
Instrument Panel Lamps
Electronic Control Module, Fuel Injectors Cigarette Lighter, Glove
Box Light
Radio Power Gauges, Audible Warning System, Cluster Telltales, TCC, Rear
Defogger Relay, Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock, Multiport Fuel
Injection
Park and Turn Lamps
Heater and A/C Power, Daytime Running Lights (Canada),
Anti-Lock Brakes
Windshield Wipers
Fuel Pump
Radio Memory, Digital Clock
Interior Lights, Horn, Power Locks, Audible Warning System,
Remote Liftgate Release, Check Oil Light
Power Window (Breaker)
Cruise Control
Turn Signal, Back-up Lamps Stop Lamps, Hazard Flashers
Flash-To-Pass
Power Locks, Rear Window Defogger (Breaker)
Headlamp (Breaker)
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Customer Satisfacion Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are
important to your dealer and Chevrolet. Normally, any concern with the sales
transaction or the operation
of your
vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s
Sales or Service Departments.
Sometimes, however, despite the best
intentions of all concerned,
misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should
be taken:
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STEP ONE: Discuss your concern with
a member of dealership management.
Complaints can often be quickly
resolved at that level.
If the matter has
already been reviewed with the Sales, Service, or
Parts Manager, contact the
owner
of the dealership or the General
Manager.
STEP TWO: If after contacting a
member of Dealership Management, it
appears your concern cannot be resolved
by the dealership without further help,
contact the Chevrolet Customer
Assistance Center by calling
1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact GM
of Canada Customer Assistance Center
in
Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In
Puerto Rico or
U.S. Virgin Islands, call
1-809-763-13U. In all other overseas
locations, contact GM International
Export Sales
in Canada by calling
1-416-644-4112.
For prompt assistance, please have the
following information available
to give
the Customer Assistance Representative:
Your name, address, telephone
number
Vehicle Identification Number (This is
available from the vehicle registration
or title, or the plate attached to the left
top of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.)
Dealership name and location
Vehicle delivery date and present
Nature of concern
mileage

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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