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Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall).
You should let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary
repairs are completed at once.
INSPECTION
I OR SERVICE
Steering, Suspension
and Front-Wheel-Drive
Axle Boot and Seal
1 Inspection
Exhaust System
Inspection
Throttle Linkage
Inspection
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for \
damaged, loose or missing parts,
signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper
hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then in\
spect the drive axle boot seals for
damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals
if necessary.
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near
the exhaust system. Look for broken,
damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or
other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes
into the vehicle. See the
Index under Engine Exhaust.
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts.
Replace parts
as needed.
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for \
proper hookup, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for \
surface condition. Also
inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums,
wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to
have your brakes inspected more often
if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent
braking.
NOTE: A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which \
may need to be
serviced. Also,
if the brake system warning light stays on or comes on, something may be wrong
with the brake system. See the
Index under Brake System Warning Light. If your anti-lock brake
system warning light stays on, comes on or flashes, something may be wrong with the anti-lock
brake system. See the
Index under Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.
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models in the model year, you can buy individual PSP’s, such as those which
may pertain to a particular model. To do
this, you will first need to see our index
of PSP’s. It provides a variety of
information. Here’s what you’ll find in
the index and how
you can get one:
What bu’ll Find in the Index
A list of all PSPs published by
Chevrolet in a model year (1989 or
later). PSP’s covering
all models of
Chevrolet cars or light trucks (less
than
l0,OOO pounds (4 536 kg)
GVWR) are listed in the same index.
Ordering information so you can buy
the specific PSP’s you may want.
Price information for the PSP’s you
may want to buy.
How bu Can Get an Index
Indexes are published periodically. Most
of the PSPs which could potentially
apply to the most recent Chevrolet
models will be listed in the most recent
publication for that model year. This
means you may want to wait until the
end of the model year before ordering
an index, if you are interested
in buying
PSP’s pertaining to a current model year
car or truck.
Some PSP’s pertaining to a particular
model year vehicle may be published in
later years, and these would be listed in
the later year’s index. When you order
an index for a model year that is not
over yet, we’ll send you the most
recently published issue. Check the
ordering form for indexes for earlier
model years.
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The following publications covering the operation and servicing of pur vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publications Order Form
in this book and mailino it with wur check, money order or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address listed below).
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS
Product Service Publications (PSP’s), are bulletins, letters \
and articles
published for trained dealer service personnel. See Service Publ\
ica-
tions listed previously in this section.
A cumulative index is published quarterly during the current model
year. The indexes list all PSP’s published by Chevrolet in the model year.
PSP Index
Year Form Number Price
1993 PSPI-93 ............................... Free
1992 PSPI-92
............................... Free
1991 PSPI-91
............................... Free
1990 PSPI-90
............................... Free
NOfE: Form Numbers for individual Product Service Publications may
be found
in the PSP Index. Prices are $4.00 for the first PSP and $2.00
for each additional PSP on the same order.
PSP Bound Bulletin Book (Complete Year Bulletins)
Year Description Form Number Price
1991 All PSP’S .................... PSP-91-4 40.00
1990 All PSP’S
.................... PSP-90-4 40.00
For subscription information call Helm, Incorporated. SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals
have the diagnosis, repair and overhaul information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, s\
teer-
ing, body, etc.
Model Form Number Price
1993 Chevrolet Cavalier
............. ST-366-93 $43.00
*Please specify special body or engine types on order form. Wr\
ite
information in the Form Number column.
For example: Turbo,
Convertible.
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to pro-
vide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner’s
Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner’s Manual
In Portfollo:
Includes h~olio, Owner‘s Manualand Warranty Booklet.
1993 Chevrolet Cavalier In-Portfolio
..... ,10222122 $15.00
Without Portfolio: Includes Owner‘s Manual.
1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Without Portfolio .lo202145 $11.00
CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS
Service Publications are available for current and
past model Chevrolet
vehicles.
To request an order form, please specify year and model
name
of vehicle.
Address all inquiries to: HELM, INCORPORATED
PO. Box 07130
Detroit,
MI 48207
Credit Card Orders ONLY: 1-800-782-4356
For information and inquiries call: (313) 883-1430
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Adding Brake Fluid
............ .222. 252
Electrical Equipment
.......... 247
Engine Coolant
...... .217. 250. 252
Engine Oil
......... .206. 250. 252
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
.... .2l5. 252
Power Steering Fluid
. .220. 251. 252
Transaxle Fluid Autornatic
........ .213. 250. 252
Manual
.......... .2l5. 250. 252
Windshield Washer Fluid
....... 220
Air Cleaner Filter
......... .209. 256
Air Conditioner
................ 107
Alcohol. Driving Under the Influence of
.................. 129
Alcohol in Gasoline
............. 198
Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning
.................... 243
Removing
................... 186
Antenna
...................... 122
Antifreeze
............ .216. 250. 252
Anti-Lock Brake System
......... 134
Warning Light
................ 101
Appearance Care
............... 236
Ashtrays and Lighter
............. 87
Audio Systems .................. 111
AM/FM Stereo Radio
.......... 112
AM/FM Stereo Radio with
Cassette Player
.............. 113
AM/FM Stereo Radio with Compact
Disc Player
................. 116
Care
of Audio Systems ......... 121
Radio Reception. Understanding
. . 121
Setting the Clock
.............. 111
Automatic Door Locks
........... 50
Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt
(see
Safety Belts)
Automatic Transaxle
Adding Fluid
........ .213, 250, 252
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock
... 61
Checking Fluid
............... 211
Shifting
...................... 60
Starting the Engine ............. 56
Battery ...................... 223
Jump Starting
................ 164
Battery Warning
........... .167. 223
Battery Warning Light
........... 100 Blizzard. Caught
In a
............ 159
Block Heater. Engine
........ .59. 208
Blowout. Tire
.................. 184
Brake Adjustment
.................. 137
Fluid
.................. .221. 252
Master Cylinder
.............. 221
Parking
...................... 66
Pedal Travel
................. 136
Rear
....................... -136
Warning Light ................ 100
Wear Indicators-Front Brakes ... 135
Brake System Warning Light
...... 100
Brake-Transaxle Shift
Interlock
..................... 61
Brakes. Anti-Lock
.............. 134
Braking
....................... 132
Braking In Emergencies
.......... 137
Braking Technique
.............. 132
Break-In. New Vehicle
Normal Driving ............... 54
Buckling Up (see
Safety Belts)
Bulb Replacement
Headlight
.............. .224. 253
Taillight
............... .225. 253
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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
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Dead Battery: What to Do ........ 164
Defects. Safety (see
Safety Defects)
Defensive Driving .............. 128
Defogger. Rear Window .......... 109
Defrosting
.................... 108
Dome Light
.................... 82
Door Locks
.................... 49
Downshifting
.............. .65. W4
Driver Position
.................. 23
Driving
....................... 123
At Night
.................... 143
City
........................ 149
Controlling a Skid
............. 142
Defensively
................. -128
Drunken .................... 129
Freeway
.................... 150
Hill and Mountain ............ 154
In a Foreign Country
.......... 199
In Fog, Mist and Haze ......... 148
In the Rain .................. 145
Long Distance
................ 152
Loss
of Control ............... 142
On Curves
................... 138
Passing
..................... 140
Defogging
Your Windows
.... .106. 109 Through
Deep Standing Water
.... 58
Winter Driving ............... 157
Drunken Driving
............... 129
n
Easy-Entry Seat ................ 15
Electrical Equipment. Adding ..... 247
Emergencies. Braking
........... 137
Emergencies on the Road
......... 164
Emergencies. Steering in
......... 139
Emergency
Starting ............. 164
Emergency Towing
.............. 169
Engine Block Heater
........ .59, 208
Engine Coolant (see
Coolant)
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Engine Identification
........ .56. 246
Engine Oil
.................... 205
Additives
................... 207
Checking
&
Adding .......... .205. 250. 252
Crankcase Capacity
........... 250
Disposing of Used Oil ......... 209
Energy Conserving
............ 207
Filter
.................. .208. 256
Gage
(see Coolant)
Pressure Gage ................. 99
Warning Light ................ 98
When to
Change .............. 208
Engine Overheating
............. 174
Engine Specifications
............ 255
Engine, Starting
................. 56
Automatic Transaxle ........... 57
Manual Transaxle
.............. 57
Ethanol in Gasoline ............. 198
Exhaust Dangerous
Gas in ......... .70, 159
Parking with the Engine Running
................ .68, 71
Expectant Mothers, Use of
Safety Belts
................... 27
Expressway Driving
............. 150
Extender. Safety Belt ............ -44
Exterior Appearance
(see
Appearance Care)
Fabric Cleaning (see Appearance Care)
Fan Warnings .......... .166. 167. 175
Filling
the Fuel Tank ....... .200. 251
Filter. Oil
............ .208, 250. 256
Flashers, Hazard Warning
........ 164
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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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Manual Adjust ................ 85
Manual Remote Control ......... 86
Mountain Driving ............... 154
New Vehicle Break-In
Requirements
................. 54
Night Driving .................. 143
Octane Requirements
Odometer
& Speedometer ......... 94
Oil. Engine ................... 205
Pressure Gage ................. 99
Thickness ................... 207
Used Oil ................... -209
When to Add ................ 206
When to Change .............. 208
Oil Warning Light ............... 98
Outside Rearview Mirrors ......... 85
Overheated Engine .............. 174
Overheated Engine Coolant
Warning Gage
............... 97
(see Fuel Requirements)
Quality ..................... 206
Operation of Lights .............. 79
Owner Checks & Services ........ 271
Owner’s Manual. How to Use ....... 6
Eint Spotting. Chemical ......... 245
Park. Shifting Into ........... .60. 67
Parking
On Hills
................ .60. 155
Over Things That Burn ......... 70
Torque Lock ............ .157. 251
With the Engine
Running
............. .60. 68. 71
Parking Brake .................. 66
Passenger Belts (see Safety Belts)
Passing ................... .77. 140
Polishing and Waxing
Power Door Locks
............... 50
Power Windows ................. 72
Power Window Lock-out
Switch
..................... 72
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
During
...................... 27
Problems on the Road ........... 163
Publications (see Service Publications)
(see Appearance Care)
Power Steering Fluid .... .219. 251. 252
Radiator Overheating
(see
Overheated Engine)
Radiator Pressure Cap ........... 219
Radio (see Audio Systems)
Reading Light .................. 82
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides .... 30
Rear Seat. Split Fold-Down ........ 15
Rearview Mirrors ............... 85
Rear Window Defogger .......... 109
Reclining Seatbacks .............. 12
Replacement Bulbs ............. 253
Replacement Fuses ............ -248
Replacement Parts .............. 256
Replacing Safety Belts ............ 45
Replacing Tires ................ 232
Replacing Wheels .............. 234
Reporting Safety Defects ......... 286
Restraints. Child ............... -35
Road Signs .................... 124
Color ...................... 124
Shape ...................... 125
Symbols .................... 126
Traffic Lights ................ 126
Your Own Signals ............. 127
Roads. Hill and Mountain ........ 154
Replacement. Windshield Wiper ... 227

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Stuck. If You Are ............. 192
Roof Luggage Carrier ............. 91
Rotation. Tire .................. 231
S afety Belts .................... 17
Adults ....................... 22
Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt ..... 23
Care ....................... 240
Center Passenger Position ....... 32
Checking .................... 45
Children
................. .33. 43
Child Restraints ............... 35
Child Restraints-How to Install Them
................ 35
Child Restraints. Where to Put
................ 35
Cleaning .................... 240
Driver Position ............... 23
Extender ..................... 44
How to Wear ................. 22
Passenger Belts ................ 27
Pregnancy, Use During .......... 27
Questions & Answers .. .21. 25. 44. 45
Rear Safety Belts .............. 28
Replacement .............. : .. 45
Right Front. Adult Passenger .... 27
Smaller Children
and Babies
................. 34
TopStrap .................... 36
Torn ........................ 45
Twisted ..................... 26
Vehicles First Sold in Canada .... 23
Warning Light ............ .18. 22
Why You Should Wear
Safety Belts
................. 18
Scheduled Maintenance Services
. . 262
Seat Belts (see Safety Belts)
Seat Controls
Safety Defects. Reporting
........ 286
Easy-Entry ................... 15
Manual Front
Seat ............. 12
Manual Reclining Seatback ...... 12
Seat. Split Fold-Down Rear ...... 15
Seats. Split Folding.
Rear Wagon
................. 16
Seatback Latches .............. 14
Service Parts Identification
Label
...................... 246
Service Publications ............ 288
Service Publications Order Form . . 291
Service Station Information ...... 304
Manual 4-Way Adjustable ....... 14
Setting the Clock ............... 111
Setting the Trip Odometer
........ 95
Shift Light ................ .65. 101
Shifting Into P (Park) ............ 67
Shifting Out of P (Park) .......... 69
Shifting the Transaxle
Automatic Transaxle
........... 60
Manual Transaxle ............. 64
Signaling Turns ............ .73, 127
Signs. Road ................... 124
Skidding
...................... 142
Snow or Ice. Driving On ......... 158
Snowstorm. If You’re
Caught in
a .................. 159
Sound Equipment. Adding ........ 111
Sound Systems (see Audio Systems)
Spare Tire. Compact ............ 191
Specifications
& Capacities ...... 250
Speed Control (see Cruise Control)
Speedometer & Odometer ......... 94
Trip Odometer ................ 95
Stains. Removing ............... 239
Starting Your Engine ............. 56
Automatic Transaxle ........... 57
Manual Transaxle ............. 57
is Dead (see Jump Starting)
Starting Your Vehicle if the Battery
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