weight CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1998 3.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit
for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the
Tie-Loading Information Label at
the rear edge of the
driver’s door, or see “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Then be sure you don’t go over the
GVW limit for your
vehicle, including the weight of the
trailer tongue.
Hitches
It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.
Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a
few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are
some rules to follow:
0 The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for
hitches.
Do not attach rental hitches or other
bumper-type hitches to it. Use only a frame-mounted
hitch that does not attach to the bumper.
Will you have to make any holes in the body of your
vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do,
then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove
the hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon
monoxide
(CO) from your exhaust can get into your
vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide” in the Index). Dirt
and water can, too.
Safety Chains
You should always attach chains between your vehicle
and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue
of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road
if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions
about safety chains may be provided by the hitch
manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the
manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety
chains and
do not attach them to the bumper. Always
leave just enough slack
so you can turn with your rig.
And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.
Trailer Brakes
Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read
and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes
so
you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain them
properly. Because you have anti-lock brakes, do not try
to tap into your vehicle’s brake system. If you do, both
brake systems won’t work well, or at all.
Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get
to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight
of the
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 6-7
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-5
Filter. Air
................................ 6-17. 6-64
Finishcare
.................................... 6-52
Finish Damage ................................. 6-55
First Gear. Automatic Transaxle
.............. 2.22. 2.24
First Gear. Manual Transaxle
...................... 2-25
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flash-To-Pass
................................. 2-34
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-23
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-37
FogLamps
.................................... 2-42
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
Fourth Gear. Manual Transaxle
.................... 2-25
French Language Manual
11
Front Reading Lamps ............................ 2-44
FrontTowing
.................................. 5-10
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Filling a Portable Container
...................... 6-7
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-76
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-59
.. ...........................
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-70
Fuel
....................................... 2-76
Speedometer
................................. 2-64
Tachometer
.................................. 2-65
GAWR
....................................... 4-31 Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-20
Gear Positions. Manual Transaxle
.................. 2-24
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-31
Guide en Franqais
11
GVWR ....................................... 4-31
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-31 .. .................................
Halogen
Bulbs ................................ 6-35
Hazard Warning Flashers 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-5
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-36
High/Low Beam Changer
...................... 2-34
OnReminder
................................ 2-40
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating ........................................ 3-5
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-34
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-22
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-36
Hood
Checking Things Under ......................... 6-8
Prop
........................................ 6-9
Release
...................................... 6-8
Horn
......................................... 2-32
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-24
Fluid
....................................... 6-24
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-18
.
..........................
Headlamps .................................... 2-40
Wiring
..................................... 6-58
Systemcheck
................................ 7-31
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tire-Loading Information Label ................... 4-3 1
Tires
......................................... 6-40
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-46
BuyingNew
................................. 6-44
Chains
..................................... 6-47
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-23
Cleaning
.................................... 6-54
Compact Spare
............................... 5-33
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-42
Inflation
.................................... 6-41
Inflation Check
............................... 7-30
Loading
.................................... 4-31
Pressure
.................................... 6-41
Temperature
................................. 6-45
Traction
.................................... 6-45
Treadwear
................................... 6-45
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-45
Used Replacement Wheel
...................... 6-47
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-43
When It’s Time for New ....................... 6-43
TopStrap
..................................... 1-45
TorqueLock ................................... 2-29
Towing Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-46
Torque, Wheel Nut
......................... 5-31, 6-64
Front
....................................... 5-10
Rear
....................................... 5-12
Recreational Vehicle
.......................... 4-28
Towing
a Trailer ........................... 4-33, 4-40
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Towing Your Vehicle From the Front
.......... 4-28, 4-29
Towing Your Vehicle From
the Rear ................ 4-30 Trailer
Backingup
................................. 4-37
Brakes
..................................... 4-36
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-38
Driving with
................................. 4-36
Following Distance
........................... 4-37
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-40
MakingTurns
................................ 4-37
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-39
Safety Chains
................................ 4-36
Tongueweight
............................... 4-35
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-36
Towing
................................ 4-33. 4-40
Turnsignals
................................. 4-38
Weight
..................................... 4-34
Automatic
.............................. 6- 18. 6-21
Manual
..................................... 6-22
Transmitters. Keyless Entry
........................ 2-6
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-8
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-34
Turn Signalhlultifunction Lever
................... 2-33
Turn Signals When Towing
a Trailer ................ 4-38
Hitches
..................................... 4-36
Passing
..................................... 4-37
Transaxle Fluid
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-64
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-34
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-55
Up-Shift Light
............................ 2.26. 2.75
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