cruise control CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1997 3.G Owners Manual

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A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering
wheel before you drive.
You can also raise it to the
highest level to give your legs more room when you exit
and enter the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level,
then release the lever to lock the wheel in place. The
lever on the left side
of the steering column
includes your:
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
0 Headlamp Highbow Beam Changer
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cruise Control (If Equipped) When you apply your brakes, or the clutch pedal if you
have a manual transaxle, the cruise control shuts off.
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed
of about
25 mph (40 kmh) 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).
0 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.
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.
Cruise control can be dangerous on

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3 CAUTION:
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If you leave your cruise control switch on when
you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and
go into cruise when you don’t want to. You
could be startled and even lose control. Keep
the cruise control switch
off until you want to use
it.
1. Move the cruise control switch to ON.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
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3. Push the SET button at the end of the lever and
release
it .
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

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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 h/h)
or more, you can move the cruise control switch from
ON to RIA 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 R/A 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 km/h) faster.
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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.
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.

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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
pedal, if you have a manual transaxle,
OR
0 Move the cruise switch to OFF.
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory
is erased.
Exterior Lamps
The band on the turn signaVmultifunction lever controls
your vehicle’s lamps.
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WIPER
ERLS
AIR BAG
EXT LAMP
PWR ACC
HVAC
RADIO
ALARM
CRUISE
L HDLP
CIG
Usage
Windshield Wipers,
Windshield Washers
Automatic Transaxle, Brake
Transaxle Shift Interlock, A/C
Compressor, Cruise Control,
Multiport Fuel Injection
Supplemental Inflatable
Restraint System
Exterior Lamps, Instrument
Panel Lights
Power Door Locks, Convertible
Top (Convertible Model)
Heater and A/C Control,
Anti-lock Brake System,
Engine Cooling Fan
Radio, Remote Keyless Entry
Alarm Module
- Interior Lamps,
Warning Chimes
Cruise Control
Left Headlamp Cigarette Lighter,
Horn, Interior
Lamps, Diagnostic Connector
Fuse
INST LPS
STOP HAZ
PWR WIN- DOW
PCM/IGN
INT LAMP
FOG LAMP
IGN
R HDLP
Usage
Instrument Panel Lights,
Warning Chimes
Exterior Lamps, Anti-Lock
Brake System, Cruise Control,
Turn Signals
Power Windows, Power Sunroof,
Convertible Top Controls
(Convertible Model)
(Circuit Breaker)
Powertrain Control Module
Alarm Module: Illuminated Entry,
Warning Chimes, Overhead
Lamps, Mapmeading Lamps,
Glove Box Lamp, Trunk Lamp,
Radio, Power Mirrors, Remote
Keyless Entry
Fog Lamps
(2-24 Only)
Engine Ignition
Right Headlamp
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Inspections
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.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a
GM service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
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 hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals if necessary.
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Exhaust System Inspection
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 “Engine Exhaust’’
in the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or
excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.

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AluminumWheels
............................ 6-55
Convertible Top
.............................. 6-54
Exterior LampLenses
......................... 6-53
Fabric
...................................... 6-49
Glass Surfaces
............................... 6-52
Inside of Your Chevrolet
....................... 6-49
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-51
Outside
of Your Chevrolet ...................... 6-53
Special Problems
............................. 6-50
Stains
...................................... 6-50
Tires
....................................... 6-55
Vinyl
....................................... 6-51
Wheels
..................................... 6-55
Windshield and Wiper Blades ................... 6-52
Climate Control System, Standard
................... 3-2
Climate Control System with Air Conditioning
......... 3-3
Clock, Setting the
................................ 3-8
Clutch Fluid, Hydraulic
.......................... 6-24
Clutch, Hydraulic
............................... 6-24
Comfort Controls
................................ 3 - 1
Compact Disc Adapter Kit ........................ 3-17
Compact Disc Care ............................. 3-25
Player
...................................... 3-17
Theft-Deterrent Feature
........................ 3-21
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-34
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-6
Convenience Net
............................... 2-49
Convertible Top
Cleaning
.................................... 6-54
Installing
the Boot ............................ 2-53
Lowering
................................... 2-52
Lowering Manually
........................... 2-59
Operation
................................... 2-5 1
Raising ..................................... 2-58
Raising Manually
............................. 2-59
Removing the Boot
........................... 2-56
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-48
Coolant
....................................... 6-25
Heater. Engine
............................... 2-17
Surge Tank Pressure Cap ....................... 6-28
Cooling System
................................ 5-16
Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-8
Cruise Control ................................. 2-38
Cupholders
.................................... 2-48
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2
SurgeTank
.................................. 5-16
Damage.
Finish ............................... 6-56
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-55
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Light Control
.... 2-42
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
........................ 8-10
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-7
Defogging
..................................... 3-7
Defrosting
..................................... 3-7
Dolby B Noise Reduction 3-16
Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement
.................... 6-39
DoorLocks
..................................... 2-4
Drive. Automatic Transaxle
....................... 2-21
Driver Position
................................. 1-13
Dimen ions. Vehicle
............................ 6-65 8 .......................
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