CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1995 3.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 7. Remove the red plastic cap, and connect the red
positive
(+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote
positive
(+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
8. Don't let the other end touch metal. Connect It to the
positive
(+) terminal of the good battery. Use a
remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 9. Now connect the black negative (-} cable to the
good battery’s negative (-) terminal. Don’t let the
other end touch anything until the next step. The
other end
of the negative cable doesrz ’t go to the
dead battery. It goes to
a heavy unpainted metal part
on the engine
of the vehicle with the dead battery.
11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine
for a while.
12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it
won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
10. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away
from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that
move. The electrical connection is just
as good
there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the
battery
is much less.
13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent
electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch
each other or any other metal.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Towing Your Vehicle
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Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing
service tow your Chevrolet. The usual towing
equipment
is:
(A) Sling-type tow truck
(B) Wheel-lift tow truck
(C) Car carrier
If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it
was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog
lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels,
these
instructions and illustrations may not be correct.
Before
you do anything, turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
When you call, tell
the towing service:
That your vehicle cannot be towed with sling-type
equipment.
That your vehicle cannot be towed from the rear with
the front wheels on the ground.
That your vehicle has front-wheel drive.
The make, model, and year of your vehicle.
0 Whether you can still move the shift lever.
0 If there was an accident, what was damaged.
When the towing service arrives,
let the tow operator
know that
this manual contains detailed towing
instructions and illustrations. The operator may want
to
see them.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key
off, The steering wheel should be clamped in a
straight-ahead position, with a clamping device
designed for towing service.
Do not use the vehicle’s
steering column lock
for this. The transaxle should be in
NEUTRAL (N) and the
parking brake released.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Towing from the Front -- Vehicle Hookup
Before hooking up to a tow truck, be sure to read all the
information
in “Towing Your Vehicle” earlier in this
section.
1. Attach T-hook chains into the slots in the bottom of
the floor pan, just behind the front wheels, on both
sides.
NOTICE:
Do not tow with sling-type equipment or fascia
damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or car carrier
equipment. Additional ramping
may be required
for car carrier equipment. Use safety chains and
wheel straps.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
When using wheel-lift equipment, towing over
rough surfaces can damage a vehicle. To help
avoid this, install a towing dolly beneath the
wheels that would otherwise be on the ground
during the tow. This
will increase clearance
between the wheel-lift equipment and the
underbody
of the towed vehicle.
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2. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard
end
of each lower control arm.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Towing from the Rear -- Vehicle Hookup
Before hooking up to a tow truck, be sure to read all the
information
in “Towing Your Vehicle” earlier in this
section.
Also be sure to use the proper hookup for your
particular vehicle.
1. Attach T-hook chains on both sides in the slotted
holes
in the bottom of the frame rail, just ahead of
the rear wheels.
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2. Place the front wheels on a towing dolly or place the
vehicle on a car carrier.
I NOTICE:
Do not tow your Cavalier from the rear with the
front wheels on the ground or your transaxle can
be damaged. Do not tow with sling-type
NOTICE: (Continued)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE: (Continued)
equipment
or rear bumper valance will be
damaged. Use wheel-lift equipment with a towing
dolly or car carrier equipment. Additional
ramping may be required
for car carrier
equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps.
Engine Overheating
You will find a coolant temperature gage on your
Chevrolet’s instrument
panel.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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3. Attach a separate safety chain to each side of the axle
inboard
of the spring. (Do not use the chain as a tie
down.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
If your engine catches fire because you keep
driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be
badly damaged.
The costly repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
If No Steam 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.
0 Stop after high speed driving.
Idle for long periods in traffic.
Tow a trailer.
If you get the overheat warning with no sign
of steam,
try this for a minute or
so:
1. If you have an air conditioner, turn it off.
2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan
speed and
open the window as necessary.
3. If you’re in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N);
otherwise, shift to the highest gear while
driving
-- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@)
or DRIVE (D) for automatic transaxles.
If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can
drive. Just
to be safe, drive slower for about ten minutes.
If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive
normally.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your
vehicle right away.
If there’s still
no sign of steam, you can idle the engine
for two or three minutes while you’re parked, to see if
the warning stops. But then,
if you still have the
warning.
turn oflthe engine and get everyone out qfthe
vehicle until it cools down.
You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service
help right away.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cooling System
2.3L Engine
2.2L Engine
When
you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what
you’ll see:
A. Coolant surge tank with pressure cap.
B. Electric engine fan.
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