brake CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1996 3.G User Guide

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Running (Auton~
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It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with
the engine running. Your vehicle could move-
suddenly if the shift lever
is not fully in PARK (P)
with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you
leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could
overheat and even catch fire.
You or others could
be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the
engine running unless you have to.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle
is in PARK (P) and your
parking brake is firmly set before you leave
it. After
you’ve moved the shift lever into the
PARK (P)
position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if
you can move the shift lever away from PARK
(P)
without first pushing the button.
If you can, it means that the shift
lever wasn’t fully
locked into PARK
(P).
Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle)
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your
transaxle into PARK
(P) properly, the weight of the
vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in
the transaxle.
You may find it difficult to pull the shift
lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.’’
To
prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift
into PARK
(P) properly before you leave the driver’s
seat.
To find out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in
the Index.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of
PARK (P)
before you release the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another
vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the
pressure from the transaxle,
so you can pull the shift
lever out
of PARK (P).
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(Automatic Transaxle)
Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.
You have to fully appZy your regular brakes before you
can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in
the
RUN position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of PARK
(P), ease pressure on
the shift lever
-- push the shift lever all the way into
PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button
on floor
shift console models as you maintain brake application.
Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press
the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) If you
ever hold the brake pedal down but still
can’t
shift out of PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the key to OFF.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). ,
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. yowwant.
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual lkansaxle)
Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual transaxle
in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake.

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Parked (Automatic Transaxle)
It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you
ever have to, here are
some things to know.
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Idling the engine with the air system control off
could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle
(see the earlier Caution under “Engine
Exhaust”).
Also, idling in
a closed-in place can let deadly
carbon monoxide
(CO) into your vehicle even if
the fan switch is
at the highest setting. One place
this can happen is
a garage. Exhaust -- with
CO -- can come in easily. NEVER park in a
garage with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can be
a blizzard. (See
“Blizzard” in the Index.)
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It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in PARK
(P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can
roll.
Don’t leave, your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you’ve left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to PARK (P).
Follow the proper steps ‘to be sure your vehicle won’t
move. See “Shifting Into
PARK (P)” in the Index.
If you are parking on
a hill and if you’re pulling a
trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer’’ in the Index.
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With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on
the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise
control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h).
When you apply your brakes, or the clutch pedal if you
have a manual transaxle, the
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Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So,
don’t use your cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes
in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and
you could lose control. Don’t
use cruise control on slippery roads.
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Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed
and then you apply the brake or clutch pedal. This, of
course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don't need
to reset it. Once you're going about
25 mph (40 km/h)
or more, you can move the cruise control switch from
ON to R/A for about a half second. You'll
go right back up to your
chosen speed and
stay there.
If you hold the switch at
R/A longer than a half second,
the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the
switch
or apply the brake or clutch pedal. You could be
startled and even lose control.
So unless you want to go
faster, don't hold the switch at R/A.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
Use the accelerator pedal to get to a higher speed.
Push the
SET button at the end of the lever, then
release the button and the accelerator pedal. You'll
now cruise
at the higher speed.
Move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A.
Hold it there until
you get up to the speed you want,
and then release the switch.
To increase your speed
in very small amounts, move the switch to RIA for
less than
a half a second and then release it. Each
time
you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph
( 1.6 h/h) faster.
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There are two ways to reduce your speed while using
cruise control:
0 Push in the button at the end of the lever until you
reach the lower speed you want, then release
it.
0 To slow down in very small amounts, push the
button for less than half a second. Each time you do
this, you’ll
go about 1 mph (1.6 h/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When
you take your foot
off the pedal, your vehicle will slow
down to
the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load
and the steepness of the hills.
When going up steep hills, you may have to step
on the
accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear
to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake
or clutch pedal takes you out of cruise control. Many
drivers find this too much trouble and don’t
use cruise
control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are several ways to turn off the cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal, or push the clutch
0 Move the cruise switch to OFF.
pedal, if you have a manual transaxle, OR
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory is erased.
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Daytime Running Lamps (Dm) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful
in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
The
DRL system will make your high-beam headlamps
come on at reduced brightness
in daylight when:
the ignition is on with the engine running,
the headlamp switch is OFF,
the parking brake is released and
0 the transaxle is not in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)
on models with an automatic transaxle.
This indicator light on your
instrument panel comes on When the
DRL are
on, only your high-beam headlamps
will be on at reduced brightness. The taillamps,
sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your
instrument panel won’t be lit up either.
When you turn on the headlamp switch, your high-beam
headlamps will go out, and your headlamps will come
on. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps
will also come on.
When you turn
off the headlamp switch, the regular
lamps will go off, and your high-beam headlamps will
come on at reduced brightness.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking
brake. The
DRL will stay off until you release the
parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when
you need it.
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The following steps explain the proper operation of your
convertible top.
NOTICE:
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Remove any items from the convertible top
storage area before you lower the top. Even
small items in the storage area can damage
the top
or other parts of the system.
Don’t raise or lower the convertible top
when the temperature is below
20°F
(-7°C). The cold can cause cracks and
other damage to the top
as it is being
lowered
or raised.
Don’t raise or lower the convertible top
while the vehicle is moving. The wind could
damage the top. Bring the vehicle to
a
complete stop before attempting to raise or
lower the top. Always make sure that
the top is securely latched before driving
the vehicle.
Lowering Your Convertible Top
1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic
transaxle to
PARK (P) or your manual transaxle to
NEUTRAL
(N).
2. Turn the ignition to the RUN position. Lower the
3. Push the button in the latch handle and turn the
side door
windows.
handle down to unhook the latch pins from the holes
over the windshield.
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1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic
transaxle to
PARK (P) or your manual transaxle to
NEUTRAL (N).
2. Open the trunk and leave it open.
11. Go to the rear of the vehicle. Place the boot center
cover along the trunk lid opening. Align one snap
to snap ball stud and Dush forward. Repeat for
other snap.
12. Close the trunk lid.
13. Raise the rear seatback to the up position. Push the
seat back to make sure it is latched.
3. From inside the vehicle, fold down the rear seatback.
See “Fold-Down Rear Seat” in the Index.
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NOTICE:
Do not attempt to lower the top manually as
damage to the vehicle will occur. If the top fails to
raise or lower completely, see “Raising the Top
Manually” following.
1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic
transaxle to PARK (P)
or your manual transaxle to
NEUTRAL
(N). Turn the engine off.
2. Push the button in the latch handle and turn the
handle down.
3. Open the trunk.
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Raising the Top Manually
If your vehicle loses power, or something else happens
that prevents you from raising the top electrically, you
may need to raise the top manually. This will allow you
to safely drive the vehicle until you can get the top
repaired. Raising the convertible top manually should
only be done in an emergency and requires two people.
Before you do these steps, check to make sure that the
bypass switch in the
trunk is switched up to the
NORMAL OPERATION position.
If it is not, switch it
to the
NORMAL OPERATION position and see if the
power top works.
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