CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1998 3.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Mirrors
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror Manual
Remote Control Mirror
To reduce glare from lamps
behind you, move the lever
toward you to the night position. The
outside rearview mirror
should be adjusted
so you
can just see the side
of
your vehicle when you are
sitting in
a comfortable
driving position.
Adjust the driver’s side outside mirror with the control
lever on the driver’s door.
To adjust your passenger’s side mirror, sit in the driver’s
seat and have a passenger adjust
the mirror for you.
The mirror is a spring-loaded breakaway design.
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(If Equipped)
The mirror control is
located on the driver’s
door. Rotate the control to
the right or to the left to
choose the
mirror you want
to adjust.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex, A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the
driver’s seat.
Then
move the control in the direction you want the
mirror to move. Adjust each
mirror so you can just see
the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in
a
comfortable driving position.
The mirror is a spring-loaded breakaway design.
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A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing
lanes.
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Center Console Storage Area
To open the center console, pull the lift lever up and the
lid back.
To close the center console, push the lid down until
it clicks.
Center Console Cupholders
Open the center console lid all the way to uncover the
front and rear cupholders. There is also a cupholder at
the front
of the console.
Convenience Net (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it
just inside the back wall
of the trunk. Put small loads,
like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them
from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and
stops. Unclip a corner of the convenience net
to fit
larger objects behind the net, then re-clip it to secure
them in place.
The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
trunk as far forward as you can.
You can unhook the net
so that it will lie flat when
you’re not using it.
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To use the lighter, just push it in all the way and let go.
When it’s ready, it will pop back out by itself.
I NOTICE:
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while
it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to
back away from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
To clean the front ashtray, push down on the snuffer
plate, lift the ashtray out then empty it.
To clean the rear ashtray, open it, push down on the
snuffer, and pull it out.
Don’t put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtrays.
If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them on fire,
causing damage.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also swing them
to the side.
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Press and release the rear of
the switch and the glass
panel will open to the
vent position.
Open the sunshade by hand when using the
vent position.
Press and release the rear
of the switch again to open the
glass panel and the sunshade. Press the front
of the
switch to stop the panel in any position.
Press and hold the front
of the switch to close the glass
panel. The sunshade can only be closed by hand.
The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if
your vehicle has an electrical failure.
Convertible Top (If Equipped)
The following steps explain the proper operation of your
convertible top.
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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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 RUN.
3. Lower the side door windows to avoid wear to
the weatherstrips.
4. Push the button in the latch handle and turn the
handle down to unhook the latch pins from the holes
over the windshield.
5. Pull the latch handle rearward away from the
windshield and hold it until the convertible
top is
fully lowered.
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Installing the Boot
1. From inside the vehicle, pull the tab on the rear seat
to fold down the seat. See “Fold-Down Rear Seat” in
the Index.
2. Open the trunk and remove both boot side covers.
Leave the trunk open.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Install the boot side cover by inserting the tab (A) on
the underside of the cover into the slot
(B) at the top
of the quarter trim panel. Place the rear flap of the
boot side cover in the
trunk lid opening, aligning the
eyelet
(C) over the boot snap ball stud (D).
4. Attach the two snaps on the inside flap of the side
cover to the top
of the quarter trim panel. Attach the
front snap
(E) fist and then the rear snap (F). The
rear snap is adjustable for ease
of installation.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5. Pull the boot center cover from behind the rear
seatback and place it over the inner sides of the boot
side covers and the lowered top. 6. Go to the rear of the vehicle. Place the boot center
cover along the trunk lid opening. Align one snap on
the corner of the boot to the ball stud and push
forward. Repeat for other snap.
7. Close the trunk lid.
8. Raise the rear seatback to the up position. Push the
seat back to make sure it
is latched.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Removing the Boot
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.
3. From inside the vehicle, fold down the rear seatback.
See “Fold-Down Rear Seat” in the Index. seatback hinge.