wiring CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1996 3.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Replacing the Batteries in the Keyless Entry System
Transmitter
1. Pop the cover off by inserting a coin or similar object
in the slot between the covers,
and then twisting.
2. Lift the cover off, bottom half first
3. Remove and replace the two batteries. Use two
Duracell@ batteries, type
DL-2016, or equivalent.
4. Put the two halves back together. Make sure the
cover
is on tightly, so water won’t get in.
5. Check the transmitter operation.
Trunk
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the
trunk
lid:
Make sure all windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on any airflow selection except
MAX. That
will force outside air into your vehicle. See
“Comfort Controls” in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them
all the way.
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
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There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows
AIR BAG. The system checks the
air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light
tells you if ,there’ is an electrical problem. The system
check includes the
air bag sensor, the air bag modules,
the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
For more information on the air bag system, see “Air
Bag” in the Index.
AIR
BAG
You will see this light flash
,for a few seconds when you
turn your ignition to RUN
or START. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you
start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you
are driving, your
air bag system may not work properly.
Have your vehicle serviced right away.
Charging System Light
El
The charging system light
will come on briefly when
you
turn on the ignition, and
the engine is not running,
as
a check to show you it is
working. Then it should
go out.
If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you
may have a problem with the
electrical charging system.
It could indicate that you have a loose generator drive
belt, or another electrical problem. Have it checked
right away. Driving while this light is on could drain
your battery.
If you must drive a short distance
with the light on, be
certain to
turn off all yoq accessories, such as the radio
and
air conditioner.
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Add-on Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
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 add-on electrical equipment can keep other
components from working
as they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your Chevrolet, see “Servicing
Your
Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet” in the Index.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses. Should your
headlamps fail to function have your headlamp system
checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuse
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker
and a fuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the
wiper will stop until the moIor cools. If the overload is caused
by some electrical problem,
have it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the problem
is fixed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the
chance of damage caused by electrical problems.
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.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a
spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that
you can get along without -- like the radio or cigarette
lighter
-- and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage.
Replace
it as soon as you can.
There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the
instrument panel fuse block and the engine compartment
fuse block.
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First Gear. Automatic Transaxle
.............. 2.18. 2.20
First Gear. Manual Transaxle
...................... 2-21
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-21
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-43
Floor Mat Retainer
.............................. 2-46
FogLamps
.................................... 2-41
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-3
Fourth Gear. Manual Transaxle
.................... 2-21
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11
Front Reading Lamps ............................ 2-42
Fuel
.......................................... 6-2
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-4
Gage ....................................... 2-76
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-3
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-53
.I ...........................
FrontTowing ................................... 5-9
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-70
Fuel
....................................... 2-76
Speedometer
................................. 2-63
Tachometer
.................................. 2-64
GAWR ....................................... 4-32
Gear Positions, Automatic Transaxle
................ 2- 16
Gear Positions, Manual Transaxle
.................. 2-21
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-32 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-32
Guide en Frangais
11
GVWR ....................................... 4-32
.. .................................
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-32
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-1
Head Restraints
................................. 1-4
Headlamps
.................................... 2-39
Bulb Replacement
....................... 6.32. 6.57
Highbow Beam Changer
...................... 2-32
On Reminder
................................ 2-39
Wiring
..................................... 6-53
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-3
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-32
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-23
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-37
Hood
Heating
........................................ 3-5
Checking Things Under
......................... 6-6
Prop
........................................ 6-7
Release
...................................... 6-6
Horn ......................................... 2-29
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-21
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
........................... 6-21
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
................... 7-39
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-19
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Transportation. Courtesy .......................... 8-6
Trip Odometer ................................. 2-64
Trunk Lock ..................................... 2-7
TTYUsers ...................................... 8-3
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals ............... 2-3 1
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ................... 2-30
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-39
Underbody Flushing Service ..................... 7-41
Underbody Maintenance ......................... 6-50
Up-Shift Light ................................. 2-75
Vehicle
Control
...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings .............................. vii
Dimensions
................................. 6-60
Identification Number ......................... 6-52
Loading .................................... 4-31
Storage ..................................... 6-32
Ventilation System ............................... 3-5
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-48
warning Devices ; .............................. 5-2
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-65
Washer Fluid. Windshield ........................ 6-27
Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-47
Wheel Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-47
Alignment .................................. 6-41
Nut Torque ............................. 5-29. 6-58
Replacement ................................. 6-41
Used Replacement ............................ 6-42
Wrench ..................................... 5-21
Windows ..................................... 2-29
Auto-Down ................................. 2-29
Power ...................................... 2-29
Windshield Washer ............................. 2-34
Fluid ................................... 2-34. 6-27
FluidLevelCheck ............................ 7-38
Windshield Wiper .............................. 2-32
Blade Replacement ........................... 6-35
Fuse ....................................... 6-53
Winter Driving ................................. 4-25
Wiring. Headlamp .............................. 6-53
WreckerTowing ................................. 5-7
Wrench. Wheel ................................. 5-21
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