light CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1998 3.G Repair Manual

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You do not need to check the fluid level unless you
suspect a clutch problem.
To check the fluid level, take
the cap
off. If the fluid reaches the step inside the
reservoir, the fluid level is correct.
Engine Coolant
The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL
8 engine coolant. This coolant is designed
to remain in your vehicle for
5 years or 150,000 miles
(240 000 km) whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX-COOL’ extended life coolant.
The following explains your cooling system and how
to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem
with engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in
the Index.
A 50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@
coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265 “F (129°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
NOTICE:
When adding coolant, it is important that you
use only
DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant.
If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to
the system, premature engine, heater core or
radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the
engine coolant will require change sooner
-- at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs first. Damage caused by the
use of coolant other than DEX-COOL@ is not
covered by your new vehicle warranty.
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The surge tank is located on the passenger’s side of the
engine compartment.
A CAUTION:
Thrning the surge tank pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and
scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Never turn the surge tank pressure cap
-- even a
little
-- when the engine and radiator are hot.
When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at
the FULL
COLD mark.
If the light comes on, it
means you’re low
on
engine coolant.
See “Low Coolant Light”
in the Index.
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Brake Fluid
Your brake master
cylinder reservoir
is
here. It is filled with
DOT-3 brake fluid.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in
the reservoir might
go down. The first is that the brake
fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal
brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid
level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is
leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you should have
your brake system fixed, since a leak means that
sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t
work at all.
So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your brake fluid.
Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid
when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much
fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add
(or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is
done on the brake hydraulic system.
If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on
the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine is
hot enough. You or others could be burned, and
your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake
fluid only when work is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
V“-en your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake
warning light will come
on. See “Brake System Warning
Light” in the Index.
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Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a
high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except
when you are pushing on the brake pedal
firmly).
The brake wear warning sound means that soon
your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to
an accident. When you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
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NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something
is wrong with
your brakes.
See “Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection”
in
Section 7 of this manual under Part C “Periodic
Maintenance Inspections.”
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the
proper sequence to
GM specifications.
Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but if
you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear
brake linings inspected immediately. Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing. When
you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear
brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets.
See “Brake System Inspection” in Section
7 of
this manual under Part C “Periodic Maintenance
Inspections.’’
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The following information relates to the system developed
by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction
and temperature performance.
(This applies only to
vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades are molded
on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. The Uniform
Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare
tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to
12 inches
(25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to Federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and
a half
(1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction -- A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and
C,
and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces
of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked
C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature -- A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on
a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades
B and A represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
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Cleaning Your Convertible Top
Your convertible top should be cleaned often. If you use
an automatic vehicle wash, use one with water jets and
hanging cloths. High pressure car washes may cause
When you hand wash the top, do it in partial shade. Use
a mild soap, lukewarm water and a soft sponge.
A
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on
a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the
water to enter your vehicle.
finish or leave swirl marks.
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other chamois or\
cloth may leave lint on the top, and a brush
salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird can chafe the threads in the top fabric. Don’t use
droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can detergen\
ts, harsh cleaners, solvents or bleaching agents.
damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If
necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period
of years.
You can help to keep the paint finish looking
new
by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered
whenever possible. Wet
the entire vehicle and wash the top evenly to avoid
spots
or rings. Let the soap remain on the fabric for a
few minutes. When the top is really dirty, use a mild
foam-type cleaner. Thoroughly rinse the entire vehicle,
then let the top dry
in direct sunlight.
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The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the
chance of damage caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a
spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that
you can get along without
-- like the radio or cigarette
lighter
-- and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage.
Replace it as soon
as you can.
There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the
instrument panel
fuse block and the engine compartment
fuse block.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The fuse panel is located at the left end of the instrument
panel.
To open, push the tab on the access door to the
left and pull the door forward.
Make sure to insert the
tabs when replacing the cover.
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TRN-BL FA'-INJ
RR DFOG
CLUSTER
Usage
Exterior Lamps, Back-up Lamps
Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors
Rear Window Defogger
Instrument Cluster, Anti-Lock
Brake System
Fuse
CLSRCM
02 HTR
WIPER
ERLS
AIR BAG
PWR ACC
EXT LAMP
HVAC
Usage
Instrument Cluster,
Powertrain Control Module,
Daytime Running Lamps
Multiport Fuel Injection
Windshield Wipers,
Windshield Washers Automatic Transaxle, Brake
Transaxle Shift Interlock, A/C
Compressor, Cruise Control,
Multiport Fuel Injection
Supplemental Inflatable
Restraint System
Power Door Locks, Convertible
Top (Convertible Model Only)
Exterior Lamps, Instrument
Panel Lights
Heater and A/C Control,
Anti-lock Brake System,
Engine Cooling Fan
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RADIO
ALARM CRUISE STOP/HAZ
CIG
INST LP
PCM/IGN
L HDLP
Usage
Radio, Remote Keyless Entry
Alarm Module
- Interior Lamps,
Warning Chimes
Cruise Control
Exterior Lamps, Anti-Lock
Brake System, Cruise Control,
Turn Signals Cigarette Lighter,
Horn, Interior
Lamps, Diagnostic Connector
Instrument Panel Lights,
Warning Chimes
Powertrain Control Module
Left Headlamp, Fog Lamp
(2-24)
Fuse
INT LAMP
IGN
R HDLP
Usage
Alarm Module: Illuminated Entry,
Warning Chimes, Overhead
Lamps, MapReading Lamps,
Glove Box Lamp, Trunk Lamp,
Radio, Power Mirrors, Remote Keyless
Entry
Engine Ignition
Right Headlamp, Fog
Lamp
(2-24)
PWR WDO/SRF Power Windows, Power Sunroof,
Convertible Top Controls
(Convertible Models)
(Circuit Breaker)
DRL Daylight Running Lamps (Relay)
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The engine compartment fuse block is located on the
driver’s side
of the engine compartment. Lift off the
cover to check the fuses.
Fuse
IGN
BATT 1
BATT 2
ABS
COOLING FAN
TACH
BLO
PCM AIC
ABSEVO
GEN
Usage
Ignition Switch Circuits
Power ACC/Stoplamp Circuits
Lighting Circuits
Anti-Lock Brake System
Engine Cooling Fan
Tachometer
Heater and
A/C Blower
Powertrain Control Module
A/C Compressor
Anti-Lock Brake System
Gen Voltage Sensor (2.2L Engine)
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