CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1997 3.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: CHEVROLET, Model Year: 1997, Model line: CAVALIER, Model: CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1997 3.GPages: 388, PDF Size: 20 MB
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Maintenance. Underbody ......................... 6-56
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-43
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-73
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-2
Manual Lumbar Support
.......................... 1-3
Manual Remote Control Mirror .................... 2-47
Manual Transaxle Check
...................................... 7-42
Fluid
....................................... 6-22
Gear Positions
............................... 2-23
Operation
................................... 2-23
Shifting
..................................... 2-23
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-14
Methanol
...................................... 6-5
Mirrors
....................................... 2-46
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-48
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-46
Manual Remote Control
........................ 2-47
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-47
MountainRoads
................................ 4-24
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-33
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
.................... 2-20
Neutral. Manual Transaxle
........................ 2-24
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2-12
Nightvision
................................... 4-17
Odometer
.................................... 2-66
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-66
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 12
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-12
Oil Pressure Warning Light
....................... 2-76
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-22 Overheating Engine
............................. 5-14
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-41
Owner Publications. Ordering
..................... 8-12
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-56
Park
Automatic -:ansaxle
.......................... 2-19
Shifting Into
................................. 2-27
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-29
Parking AtNight
.................................... 2-11
Brake
...................................... 2-26
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-45
Lots
....................................... 2-11
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-30
With a Trailer
................................ 4-42
Your Vehicle. Manual Transaxle
................. 2-29
Passenger Position
.................... 1-22. 1-28. 1-33
Passing
....................................... 4-13
With a Trailer ................................ 4-40
Passlock
” .................................... 2-11
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-46
Power
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Option Fuses
................................ 6-59
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-47
Steering
............................... 4.10. 6.29
Windows
................................... 2-32
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-21
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner
................... 8-12
Passlock”
Warning Light
........................ 2-77
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-29
9-7
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Radios
........................................ 3-8
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-1 8
Raising the Convertible Top Manually
.............. 2-59
Raising Your Convertible Top
..................... 2-58
Rear
Door Security Locks
........................... 2-5
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-28
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-3 1
Seatpassengers .............................. 1-28
Towing
..................................... 5-12
Window Defogger
............................. 3-7
Rear Towing
................................... 5- 12
Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement
................ 6-37
Rearview Mirror. Inside Daymight
................. 2-46
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............... 7-48
Recreational Vehicle Towing
...................... 4-3 1
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning .................... 6-64
Remote Trunk Release
........................... 2- 10
Removing the Boot ............................. 2-56
Replacement
Bulbs
...................................... 6-63
Parts
....................................... 6-64
Wheel ...................................... 6-46
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-48
Reporting Safety Defects
......................... 8-10
Restraints
Checking
................................... 1-48
Child
....................................... 1-37
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-48
Systemcheck
................................ 7-42
Reverse. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-20 Reverse. Manual Transaxle
....................... 2-24
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-22
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-5
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-7
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-35
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-42
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-48
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-7
Care
....................................... 6-52
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................. 1-33
Children
.................................... 1-35
Driver Position
............................... 1-13
Extender .................................... 1-48
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1-13
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1-17.1-46. 1-47
LapBelt
.................................... 1-34
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1 - 13. 1-28
Larger Children
.............................. 1-45
Passenger Position
.................. 1.22. 1-28. 1-33
Questions and Answers
........................ 1-12
Rear Comfort Guides
.......................... 1-31
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-28
Reminder Light
.......................... 1-8. 2-68
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-48
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-22
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-16
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-35
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-21
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-8
SafetyChains
.................................. 4-40
Adults
...................................... 1-13
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-28
9-8
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... vi
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3
Seatback Latches
...................................... 1-5
Reclining Front
............................... 1-4
Seats EasyEntry
................................... 1- 6
Manual Front
................................. 1-2
Manual Lumbar Support
........................ 1-3
Rear
........................................ 1-6
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 - 1
Seatcontrols ................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
...................... 1-39
Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle
............ 2-21. 2-22
Second Gear. Manual Transaxle
................... 2-24
Security System
................................ 2- 11
Bulletins, Ordering
............................ 8- 12
Manuals, Ordering
............................ 8- 12
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-58
Publications, Ordering
......................... 8- 12
Work, Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
................... 8- 12
Publications. Ordering in Canada
................ 8-1 1
Service Publications ............................. 8- 12
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet
......... 1-27
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-55
Shift Lever
............................... 2- 19, 2-23
Shiftspeeds
................................... 2-25
Shifting Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2- 19
Service ........................................ 6-2 Into
Park (P)
................................. 2-27
Manual Transaxle
............................. 2-23
OutofPark
.................................. 2-29
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1-16
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-34
Skidding
...................................... 4-14
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-23
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-34
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-64
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-66
SRS
......................................... 1-22
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-50
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-43
Starting Your Engine
.................. 2-14.2-15. 2- 16
Steam
........................................ 5-14
Steering
...................................... 4-10
In Emergencies
............................... 4-11
Power
................................. 4-10, 6-29
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-33
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-48
Storage, Vehicle
................................ 6-35
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
.................. 5-35
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-50
Sunroof
....................................... 2-51
Supplemental Restraint System
.................... 1-22
Surge Tank, Coolant
............................. 5-16
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-28 ...
Specifications and Capacities ...................... 6-63
Symbols, Vehicle
................................ vm
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Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-37
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-24
Theft
......................................... 2-10
Theft-Deterrent Feature. CD Player ................ 3-21
THEFTLOCK
.................................. 3-21
Thermostat
.................................... 6-28
Third Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-22
Third Gear. Manual Transaxle
..................... 2-24
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-33
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-8
Tirechains
.................................... 6-48
TireLoading
................................... 4-33
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-33
Tires
......................................... 6-40
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-46
Buying New
................................. 6-44
Chains
..................................... 6-48
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-23
Cleaning
.................................... 6-55
Compact Spare
............................... 5-34
Inflation
.................................... 6-41
Inflation Check
............................... 7-41
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-42
Loading
.................................... 4-33
Pressure
.................................... 6-41
Temperature
................................. 6-46
Traction
.................................... 6-45
Treadwear
................................... 6-45
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-45
Used Replacement Wheel
...................... 6-47
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-43
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-46
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-43
B-10 - -
TopStrap ..................................... 1-38
TorqueLock
................................... 2-28
Torque. Wheel
Nut ......................... 5.31. 6.63
Towing Front
....................................... 5-10
Rear
....................................... 5-12
Recreational Vehicle
.......................... 4-31
Towing a Trailer
........................... 4.36. 4.40
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Towing Your Vehicle From the Front
............... 4-31
Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear
................ 4-33
Trailer
Backing
Up ................................. 4-41
Brakes
..................................... 4-40
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-42
Driving with
................................. 4-40
Following Distance
........................... 4-40
Hitches
..................................... 4-39
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-43
Making Turns
................................ 4-41
Passing
..................................... 4-40
Tongueweight
............................... 4-38
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-39
Turnsignals
................................. 4-41
ParkingonHills
.............................. 4-42
Safety Chains
................................ 4-40
Towing
................................ 4.36. 4.40
Weight
..................................... 4-38
Transaxle
Automatic
.............................. 6.18. 6.21
Manual
..................................... 6-22
Transmitters. Keyless Entry ........................ 2-6
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-8
Trip Odometer ................................. 2-66
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TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-34
Turn SignalMultifunction Lever
................... 2-33
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-41
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-45
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-56
Up-Shift Light
............................ 2.25. 2.77
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-6
Damage Warnings vi1
Dimensions
................................. 6-65
Identification Number
......................... 6-58
Loading
.................................... 4-33
Storage
..................................... 6-35
Ventilation System
............................... 3-6
Visors. Sun
.................................... 2-50
Warning Devices
............................... 5-3
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-67
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-30
.. ..............................
Washing Your Vehicle ...........................
Weatherstrips ..................................
Wheel
Alignment
..................................
Replacement .................................
Used Replacement ............................
Wrench .....................................
Windows .....................................
Auto-Down .................................
Power ......................................
Windshield Washer .............................
Fluid .................................. 2-37.
Fluid Level Check
............................
Windshield Wiper ..............................
Bladecheck .................................
Blade Replacement ...........................
Fuse .......................................
Winter Driving .................................
Wiring. Headlamp ..............................
WreckerTowing ................................
Wrench. Wheel .................................
Nut Torque ............................. 5-31.
6-53 6-53
6-46
6-63
6-46
6-47
5-25
2-32 2-32
2-32
2-37
6-30
7-41 2-35
6-40
6-59
4-26
6-59
.5-8
5-25 7-42
9-11
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COOLANT
SURGE TANK
P6-26 2.4 L ENGINE
OIL DIPSTICK
P6-12
FUEL
DOOR
WINDSHIELD FLUID RESERVOIR TIRES
P6-30 RELEASE P5-22
BATTERY
P6-35
REMOTE TRUNK RELEASE
(IF EQUIPPED) P2-10
For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or see the Index in the back of the owner's manual.
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