trunk CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1998 3.G User Guide

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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5. Unsnap both boot side cover snaps (E and F) from
the side of the quarter trim panel.
6. Lift the side cover eyelet (C) at the rear of the side
boot cover from the snap ball stud
(D). Raise the
back of the boot side cover to unhook the tab
(A)
from the slot (B) in the quarter trim panel. Do the
same on the other side.
7. Store both boot side covers in the trunk.
8. Close the trunk.
9. Raise the rear seatback to the up position. Push the seat
back to make sure it is latched. Ensure that the rear
seatbelts do not become trapped behind the rear seats.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Lowering the Top Manually
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.
Raising the Top Manually
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 rotate the
handle down.
3. Open the trunk.
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.
Convertible Bypass Switch
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4.
5.
6.
7.
Press the bypass switch down to the EMERGENCY
OVERRIDE position. The switch is located under
the shelf panel
on the driver’s side in the trunk.
Remove the top boot
as described in Steps 1 through
9 in “Removing the Boot” earlier in this section.
Lower the door windows completely.
If the power
windows do not work, leave the doors open.
Position one person on each side
of the vehicle.
Carefully liftthe top by grasping the front corners
of
the top, not the linkage.
NOTICE:
Do not attempt to force the top up if it does not
move freely. The top
or its linkage can be
damaged. Make sure both sides are being lifted
together to avoid twisting. See your dealer if you
still can’t move the top easily.
8. Raise the top until it is all the way up. Line up the
top
so the pins are even with the holes.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 9. Pull down on the top and rotate the latch handle up
to lock the convertible top. Be sure the top is latched securely on both sides.
10. Press the bypass switch up to the NORMAL
11. Close the trunk.
OPERATION position.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
0 Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
You may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your
trunk.
Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply
of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer
clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a
couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will
be driving under severe conditions, include
a small bag
of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags
to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure
these items in your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Loading Your Vehicle
TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION
OCCUPANTS VEHICLE
CAP. WT.
FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG
MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE
RTG PSI/KPa
FRT,
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSIi28KPa
SEE OWNER‘S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry, The Tire-Loading Information label
found on the rear edge
of the driver’s door tells you the
proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation
pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you
important information about the number
of people that
can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can
carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight,
and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and
all
nonfactory-installed options.
MFDBYGENERALMOTORSCORP
DATE GVWR
GAWR FRT GAWR RR
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI-
CABLE
US. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE
SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION
STANDARDS
IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
The other label is the Certification label, found on the
rear edge of the driver’s door. It tells you the gross
weight capacity
of your vehicle, called the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). The GVWR includes
the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or
rear axle.
And,
if you do have a heavy load, you should spread
it out. Don’t carry more than
132 lbs. (60 kg) in
your trunk.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear
GAWR.
If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, or it can change the
way your vehicle
handles. These could cause you to lose control.
Also, overloading can shorten the life of
your vehicle.
If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases,
tools, packages,
or anything else -- they will go as fast
as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly,
or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going.
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and
injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash.
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Put things in the trunk or rear area of your
vehicle. In a trunk, put them
as far forward
as you can. Try to spread the weight evenly.
If you have fold-down rear seats, you’ll find
four anchors on the back
wall of your trunk.
You
can use these anchors to tie down lighter
loads. They’re not strong enough
for heavy
things, however,
so put them as far forward
as you can in the trunk or rear area.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle
so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.
Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure
it whenever you can.
Don’t leave a seat folded down unless you
need to.
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