Chevrolet CAVALIER Owner Manual

1994

CAVALIER OWER'S

MANUAL

OChevrolet

Cavalier

I994

Owner’s

Manual

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Part

Part Part

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Table

Seats & Restraint Systems..................

Features & Controls..

&

Comfort Controls

Your Driving and the Road

Problems

Maintenance Schedule

Customer Assistance Information

Includes “Reporting Safety Defects” on page

on

the Road

Audio Systems....

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Part

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Service Station Information

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About

this

Manual

so

the new owner can use it.

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Who

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dynamic William shifted gears making cars, that gave birth

from

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making carriages

forming

to

half

Chevrolet.

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to

of

the team

The

1957

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Chevy started a romance with the

American public-and was powered by an

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available &el-injected

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V8.

'60s

automotive excitement included Chevrolet landmarks like the Corvette Sting Ray, the

sporty

Camaro, and powerplants like the

legendary

327

V8.

Your

new Chevrolet continues a tradition

of

quality and value.

Using

Owner’s

Many people read their owner’s manual they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly.

There are nine parts with thumb-tabbed pages in this manual. Each part begins

with a brief list of contents, usually tell at a glance if that part contains the information you want.

You can bend the manual slightly to reveal the tabs that help you find a part.

Your

7994

Chevrolet

Manual

from

beginning to end when

so

you can

Part

1:

Seats & Restraint Systems

This part tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly.

Part 2 Features & Controls

This part explains how to start and operate your Chevrolet

Part

3:

Comfort Controls

Systems

This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.

Part

4

Your Driving and the Road

Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how under different conditions.

.

&

Audio

to

drive

Part

5:

Problems on the Road

This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating.

Part

6:

Service & Appearance Care

Here the manual tells you how to keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good.

Part

7:

Maintenance Schedule

This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.

Part

8:

Customer Assistance

Information

This part includes important information about reporting safety defects and gives you details about the

as

You

the

“Roadside Assistance” program. will also find customer satisfaction phone numbers (including customer

satisfaction numbers for the hearing and speech impaired) as well

mediation/ arbitration procedure. We’ve

also included ordering information for

service publications in this part.

Part

9:

Index

Here’s an alphabetical listing every subject in this manual. use it to quickly find something you

want to read.

Service Station Information:

This is a quick reference information. page of this manual.

You

can find it on the last

of

service

bf

almost

You

can

Safety

You

cautions in this book. We use a

with gray background and the word

CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt

warning.

Warnings

will

find a number of safety

you

if

and

you

were to ignore the

Symbols

box

i

I

How

to

Use

this

Manual

In the gray caution area, we tell

you what the hazard is. Then we tell

to

you what to do the hazard. Please read these cautions.

If you don’t,

hurt.

help avoid or reduce

you

or others could

be

You

will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means:

Don’t

do

Don’t Don’t let this

this

happen

Vehicle Damage Warnings

Also,

these notices:

in this

book

you will find

NOTICE:

These mean there that could damage your vehicle.

In

the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do damage.

When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words.

You’ll vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE.

also see warning labels

is

something

to

help avoid the

on

your

Vehicle

These are some of the symbols find symbols are used on an original battery:

Symbols

on

your vehicle.

you

For

example, these

will

These symbols are important for and your passengers whenever your

is

vehicle

driven:

you

These symbols have to do with your lights:

U

Caution Possible lnjuty

Protect Eyes Shielding

Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns

Avoid Sparks or Flames

Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery

by

Fasten Safety Belts

Door LocklUnlock

Power Window

Master Lighting Switch

Turn Signal Direction

Hazard Warning Flashers

Headlight High Beam

Parking Lights

A

pf

How

to

Use

this

Manual

These symbols are on some controls:

Windshield Wipers

Windshield Washer

Windshield Defroster

Rear Window Defogger

Ventilating Fan

of

your

These

indicator

Engine Coolant

Temperature

Battery Charging

System

Fuel

Engine Oil Pressure

Brake

Anti-Lock Brakes

symbols

lights:

are used

on

warning and

p3

Here are some other symbols you may see:

Fuse

Trunk Release

Lighter

Horn

Speaker

Hood Release

Part

I

Here the seats to use your safety belts properly can also learn about some things you should

YOU’II

find information about

in

your Chevrolet and how

not

do with safety belts

.

You

Seats

Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts

How

to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

.

Right Front Passenger Position Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Center Passenger Position Children Smaller Children and Babies Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash

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27

29

30

30 31 38

40

Seats

&

Restraint

Systems

Stas

This

how

reclining seatbacks

and

Stat

section tells

to adjust thern-and

you

Controls

about the seats-

&a

about

and

head restraints.

Manual

Front

Seat

i

kclining

3

'0

adjust the

tl

he

outer

Si

eathack to

tl

he

lever to

0

n

the

U

pright position.

B

;ut don't

Dur

vehicle is

Y'

side

where

kmr

have

Front

seatback,

lo&

and

Seafbsck

lift

the

lever

uf

the sed md

you

want the seatback. the seat

a seatback reclined

moving.

will

move

it.

Release.

Pull

go

to

or].

the

up

an

it

m=m

12

Move the

unlock

want it. Then release

to

move

make sure the seat is locked into place.

lever

under the front seat

it. Slide the seat

the

seat

with

your

to

where

lever and try

body,

you

to

I

1

Head

Head restraints are fixed on some vehicles and adjustable on others. Slide

an adjustable head restraint up or down

so

to the top This position reduces the chance of a

neck injury in a crash. On some models, the head restraints tilt

forward and rearward also.

Restraints

that the top

of

your ears.

the restraint is closest

C

I:s

&

F

-

lraint

Systems

Manual Seat

There are

seat. forward adjusts

To

Adjust

Rearward

Lift

forward or back.

and

that it

To

Raise

4-WayAdjustWe

(opnouj

two

levers at the

The

left

lever adjusts the

arrd

back.

the

angle

the

Seat%

Movement:

the left lever

try

to move the seat

is

locked

or

up

Then

in

Lower

seat:

Lift

the right

backward.

lever,

front

The

right lever

of

the front

Forward

and

adjust the sed

release the lever

to

be certain

place.

the Front

and

lean

Drker’s

of

the

seat

of

the seat.

and

of

the

forward or

Fmni

(%DOOR

In

folds forward to back seat. Your seatback back

to

place. There’s one

fold

if

fairly steep To

the seatback toward the rear this latch. forward. The latch

the

Seatback

MODELS)

2-door

a

your vehicle

fold a front seatback forward, push

seat to

models, the &oat seatback

and

forth freely,

sudden stop.

time

without

hill.

Then

wok

LaRches

let

people get into the

Then

the seatback

some

help

is

parked

the

seatback

must

properly.

will

move

unless

YQU

it

will

fmm

you:

going

as

will

be

down

lock

may

down

you lift

come

in

not

That’s

a

fold

for

Easy-Enfry

(RS

2-DOOR

The right front seat of your vehicle makes it easy to get in and out of the

rear seat.

When you push down on the rear

latch and tilt the right front seatback fully forward, the whole seat will slide forward.

After someone gets into the rear seat area, move the right front seatback to its original position. Then move the

seat rearward until it locks. To get out, again tilt the seatback fully

forward.

Seaf

AND

2-24

MODELS)

Splif

To

Pull forward on the seat tab.

To

Push the seatback up to Push the seatback solidly up against the

back plate to ensure that the inertial latch hooks.

Fold-Down

Open:

Close:

Rear

its

original

Seaf

(OPTION)

position.

Folding

To add more cargo room, your rear seatback can be easily folded down. Be sure to check your seatback latches now

and then by pushing the seatback back and forth. have them checked by your dealer.

Remember to keep safety belts clear

hinges and latches

when you raise and lower the seatback.

Rear

Seaf

If

they do not latch properly,

(WAGON)

so

they are not damaged

of

seat

Seats

To

Lower the Split Folding Rear Seat:

1.

There is a release lever on the side of each seat. Pull the release lever forward and pull the seatback forward and down.

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Restraint Systems

2.

Push down on the filler panel and the

1

seatback position.

so

they lock into a level

To

Raise the

1.

Push down on the edge seatback and pull up the filler panel.

2.

Lift

the seatback until it loclts in place. Seatback to be sure it is locked in

place.

Split

Folding

Push

back and forth on the

Rear

of

the

Seat:

...

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Safety

Belts:

Everyone

They’re

For

This part

use safety belts properly. It also tells

you some things you should not

safety belts.

of

the manual tells you how to

do

with

This figure lights up as a reminder to buckle up. (See

Light

In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why:

in the

They

Safety Belt Warning

Index.)

work.

You never know

If

you do have a crash, you don’t know

if

it will be a bad one.

A

few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be buckled up a person wouldn’t survive.

But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away.

Without belts they could have been

badly hurt or killed. After more than

in

vehicles, the facts are clear. In most

crashes buckling

if

you’ll be in a crash.

so

serious that even

25

years of safety belts

up

does matter

...

a lot!

n

Seats

Why

Safety

When

go

1.

you

ride in

as fast as it goes.

For

example, if the bike

mph

(16

&

Belts

km/h).

Restraint Systems

2.

Work

or

on anything,

so

is the child.

is

going

you

10

When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child keeps going!

3.

Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels.

'8.

4.

Put someone on it.

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5.

Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop.

6.

The person keeps going until stopped

by

something.

In

a

real

vehicle, it

could

be

the windshield

...

7.

or

the instrument

panel

...

With safety belts,. you

v6Kicle

You

strongest bones take the forces. That’s

why safety belts make such good sense.

Q:

A:

4

:”

Q:

d&~i;~&!&~

stop over more distance, and your

HereAre

People

Belts

Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after safety belt?

You wearing a safety belt or not. But you

can easily unbuckle a safety belt, even your chance of being conscious during and after an accident,

can

greater Why don’t they just put in air bags

so belts?

-

an

could

if

unbuckle and get out, is

people won’t have to wear safety

Questions

Ask

and

accident

be -whether you’re

you’re upside down. And

if

you are belted.

slow

down

h&.

‘m&t&sQp,

About

Safety

the Answers

if

I’m wearing a

as

the

Many

so

you

much

systems only

safety belts, not instead of them. Every sale has required the use belts. Even

has

up

true not only

especially in side and other collisions.

Q:

If I’m a good driver, and I never drive wear safety belts?

A

You

you’re in an accident - even one that isn’t your fault passengers can be driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. within And the greatest number

injuries and deaths occur at speeds

of less than

Safety belts are for everyone.

air

bags, you still have to buckle

to

get the most protection. That’s

far

may be an excellent driver, but

25

-

so

they work

bag system ever offered for

of

safety

if

you’re

in

from home, why should I

Most

miles

40

in

a

vehicle that

frontal collisions, but

-

you and your

hurt.

Being a good

accidents occur

(40

km)

of home.

of

serious

mph

(65

lun/h).

with

if

I-

I

8.

or

the

safety

belts!

A:

Air

bags are

and will be

future. But they are supplemental

in

some vehicles today

in

more of them

in

the

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Seats

Safety

When the key is turned to

a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety

belt is already buckled. The safety belt

light will also come on and stay on for

20

seconds, then it will flash for an

additional

belt is already buckled, neither the

chime nor the light will come on.

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Restraint

Belt Warning light

Run

55

seconds. If the driver’s

or

Start,

Systc

How

Properly

Adults

This section is only for people of adult size.

To

Wear Safety

Belts

First, you’ll want restraint systems your vehicle has.

We’ll start with the driver position.

Vehicles

Was your Chevrolet first sold, when new, in Canada? the driver’s door will say “conforms to all applicable Canada motor vehicle etc.)

If

so,

then the rest of Part 1 does

not apply to your vehicle. To learn how to use your safety belts,

please read the

Belt Supplement.

new Chevrolet first sold in Canada.

to

know which

First

SoldIn

(If

it was, a sticker on

Owner’s

It comes with

Canada

Manual

...”

Safety

every

888

20

Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children.

And there are different rules for smaller

children and babies. riding in your Chevrolet, see the section after this one, called

those rules for everyone’s protection.

If

a child will be

Children.

Follow

Driver

This section describes the driver’s restraint system.

Position

Automatic

This safety belt is called “automatic” because you don’t have to buckle up when you get into your vehicle.

Lap-Shoulder

Belt

And

you don’t have

you get out. Just get into your vehicle. Then close

and lock the door. Adjust the seat (to see how, see can sit

up

Seats

straight.

to

unbuckle when

in the

Index)

so

you

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...

Seats

&

Restraint

-

I

Systems

The lap belt should be worn as low :he hips as possible. In a crash, this lpplies force to the strong pelvic bones. 2nd you’d be less likely to slide under

If

:he lap belt. would apply force at your abdomen. rhis could cause serious or even fatal

njuries. The shoulder belt should go Iver the shoulder and across the chest. rhese parts of the body are best able to .ake belt restraining forces.

you slid under it, the belt

on

The safety belt loclts stop or a crash.

It’s possible that an automatic belt could keep you from fully opening a door. That can happen if the door was slammed shut very hard. Just close the door all the way, then slowly open it. that doesn’t fix it, then your Chevrolet needs service.

We hope you’ll always keep your automatic belt buckled. However, you may need to unbuckle it in an emergency.

if

there’s a sudden

If

To unbuckle the automatic belt, just push the button on the buckle.

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'1

To

reattach the automatic belt:

1.

Close and lock the door.

2.

Adjust the seat (to see how, see in the straight.

3.

Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted.

1.

Push the latch plate into the buckle until it cliclts. Pull up plate to make sure it

Index)

so

you can sit up

on

is

secure.

the latch

Seats

I:

What's

Q

A

,:

The shoulder belt is too loose. It

wrong

with this?

won't give nearly as much protectior this way.

I

Q:

What's wrong

A:

The belt is buclded in the wrong

with

this?

place.

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I.

Q:

What’s

A:

The shoulder belt

ani.

shoulder at

wrong

It should

all

with

this?

is

worn

be

worn over the

times:

under the

Q:

What’s

A:

The belt is twisted across the

wrong

with

this?

body.

Safety

Belt

Use

During

Prepncy

Safety belts work including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be

seriously injured

safety belts.

A

pregnant woman should wear a lapshoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible

throughout the pregnancy.

for

everyone,

if

they don’t wear

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...

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.

,...

..

The best way to protect protect the mother. When a safety belt

is

worn

the

pregnant women,

to

wearing them properly.

properly, it’s more’likely that

fetus

won’t be hurt in a crash. For

as

making safety belts effective

the

fetus is to

for anyone, the key

is

Seats

&

Restraint Systems

Pear Seat Outside Passenger Dositions

Lap-Shoulder Belt

The positions next to the windows have ap-shoulder belts. Here's how to wear me properly.

1.

Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted.

2.

Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.

If

the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until

Pull

up

it

is

secure.

If

the belt is not long enough,

Belt

Extender

Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly

if

you ever had to.

you

can buckle it.

on

the latch plate

at the end

to

make

see

of

this section.

so

you would be

sure

Safety

To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.

The lap part of the belt should be worn

low and snug on the hips, just touching

the thighs. In a crash, this applies force

to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be

to

less likely you slid under it, the belt would apply

force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should across the chest. These parts of the bod3 are best able to take belt restraining forces.

The safety belt locla if there’s stop or a crash.

slide under the lap belt. If

go

over the shoulder and

a

sudden

To unlatch the belt, just push the

button on the buckle.

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults

Your vehicle may be equipped with rear

shoulder belt comfort guides. This feature will provide added comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. The

comfort guides pull the shoulder belts

away from the neck and head. (This

feature

a convertible top.)

is

not available on vehicles with

Seats

There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. will find them tucked in between the seatback and the interior body, about half-way down the edge Here is how you should install the comfort guide on the shoulder belts:

1.

Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip.

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Restraint Systems

of

the seatback.

You

2.

Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges the belt into the slots of the guide.

of

3.

Be sure that the belt and it lies flat. The elastic be under the belt and the guide on top.

is

not twisted

cord

must

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4.

Buckle the belt around the child, and make sure that both the lap belt and the shoulder belt are secured properly. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. See

Belts, Rear Seat Passengers Index.

i

To

remove and store the comfort guides, just perform these steps reverse order. Squeeze the belt edges together

from

to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loop

so

that you can take them out

the guides. Pull the guide upward

of

elastic cord exposed.

Safety

in the

in

I

Center Passenger Position

Lap

Belt

If

your vehicle has a rear bench seat,

someone can sit in the center position.

When you sit in a center seating

you

position, which has no retractor.

have a lap safety belt,

To plate and pull it along the belt.

make the belt longer, tilt the latch

Seats

&

Restraint

Systems

To

make the belt shorter, pull its free

end as shown until the belt is Buckle, position and release it the same

of

a

way as the lap part

belt.

If

the belt isn’t long enough, see

Safety

section. Make sure the release button

buckle able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly

if

Belt

is

you

ever had to.

Extender

positioned

lap-shoulder

at

the

so

you

snug.

end

of

this

on

the

would be

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Children

Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while

in

In

fact, the law

a vehicle.

Smaller Children

and

Babies

I

Child

Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint personal injury. The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that.

Restraints

You

may find these

to

help reduce the chance of

Accident statistics show that children are safer rear rather than the front seat. We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat unless the child is an infant and you’re the only adult in the vehicle. In that case, you might want to secure the restraint in the front seat where you can keep an eye on the baby.

Wherever you install it, be sure to

secure the child restraint properly.

Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision

or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle when no child is in

if

they are restrained in the

-

it.

even

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Seats

Top

Strap

If

your child restraint has a top strap, it

should be anchored.

If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Chevrolet dealer to

put it in for you. an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it.

For cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with a top strap must be anchored according to Canadian Law.

Your dealer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for you, or you may install it yourself using the instructions provided in the kit.

Use the tether hardware the dealer. The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designed for this vehicle.

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Restraint Systems

If

you want to install

kit

available

from

Securing a Child Restraint in

Rear

You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about the top strap

1.

2.

3.

Outside Position

if

the child restraint has one.

Put the restraint the instructions for the child restraint.

Secure the child in the child restraint

as the instructions say.

Pick

up

the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put

it

on

the seat. Follow

If

the shoulder belt

behind the child restraint.

a

4.

Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned able to unbuckle the safety belt

if

quickly

you ever had to.

so

you would be

5.

To

tighten the belt, pull up

I

shoulder belt while you push down

on

the child restraint.

I

1

on

the

6.

Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

To

remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it

go

back all the way. The safety belt

will

move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.

Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position

When you secure a child restraint in a center seating position, you’ll be using the lap belt.

See the earlier section about the top

strap if the child restraint has one.

Seats

1,

Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt.

2.

Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint.

3.

Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say.

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Restraint Systems

4.

Run

the vehicle’s safety belt through

or around the restraint. The child

will

restraint instructions

5.

Buckle the belt. Make sure the

release button is positioned

would be able to unbuckle the

belt quickly

6.

To

tighten the belt,

while you push down on the child

restraint.

if

you ever had to.

show you how.

so

pull

its free end

you

safety

different dtlrections to be sure it is secure. If the child restraint isn’t secure, turn the latch plate over and

buckle it again. Then see if it is

secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint

in a different place in the vehicle and

contact the child restraint maker for

their advice about how to attach the

child restraint properly.

To

remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.

It

will

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Securing a Child Restraint in the

Right Front Seat

To

use a child restraint here, you will need a special infant/child seat attaching belt and the hardware that

goes with it. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one.

Your

dealer can get this and install the hardware for you. It's free. The special belt is

dealer accessory section

GM

Part

Number

can

find the correct hardware

of

the

GM

12340286.

Parts

Your

in

the

Catalog

Seats

Once the special hardware is installed, please and these steps:

1.

follow

Unbuckle the automatic lap-shoulder belt by pushing the button on the buckle. It to be rebuckled older children.

&

Restraint

the instructions with it

will

stay on the

for

use

door,

by

adults or

ready

Systems

2.

Snap one hook

seat attaching belt near the floor at

door

the

side

of

the infant/child

of

the seat.

I

3.

Put the belt's special latch plate into the vehicle's safety belt buckle.

4.

You can make the belt longer by tilting the buckle and pulling it along the belt.

5.

Put the restraint on the seat.

Follow

the instructions for the child restraint.

6.

Secure the child in the child restraint

as the instructions say.

7.

Run

the belt through or around the child restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

8.

Put the hook on the free end through

the slot

in

the latch plate.

9.

To

make

you

If

the belt won't stay tight, switch it

it

tight, pull the belt while

push down on the child restraint.

end for end.

IO.

Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it secure.

To

remove

the infant/child seat

restraint:

1.

Push the button on the safety belt

buckle and remove the special latch

plate. Leave the latch plate on the special belt.

is

2.

Push the spring door

and

remove the special belt.

Put the belt away vehicle,

and

Remember

belt

removed. Be sure

so

it

injure someone.

to

again, once the child restraint

on

the

in

a

safe

won’t fly around

reattach the automatic

it

isn’t twisted.

hook

place

near

in

a crash

is

the

your

Larger

Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts.

If

you

Accident statistics

are safer rem seat. But they safety belts properly.

Children

have

the

to

a

window

if

they are restrained

choice, a child should si1

so

the child can wear

and

get the

a

shoulder belt can

show

that children

in

the

need

to use the

children who aren’t buckled

who

strike other people

are.

up

can

I

Children be

thrown

who

aren’t buckled

out

in a crash.

up

can

Q:

What

’

shouldet belt,

if

,ab child

.$,

.

:.

..:

is

wearing

tjdi

the

a

I

lap-

-,

is

s&

small

that the shoulder belt

is

close to the child’s face or neck?

A:

Move the child toward the center

the vehicle, but be sure that the

shoulder belt still is on the child’s

so

that

in

shoulder,

a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is

so

small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child’s face or neck,

you

might want to place the child in the center seat position, the one that has only a lap

belt. See

Guides

Rear Safety Belt Comfort

in the

Index.

very

of

Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug

on

the hips, just touching the child’s

This

thighs.

child’s pelvic bones in

applies belt force to the

a

crash.

Seats

4

Safety Belt Eaeder

If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. The automatic lap-shoulder belt has plenty

of

extra length built in,

around almost all people. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to

fasten, your dealer will order you extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, enough for you. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat attach it to the regular safety belt.

so

&

Restraint Systems

so

it will fasten

the extender will be long

it

is made to fit.

To

wear it, just

an

Replacing Safety Belts AjFer

a

Crash

If

you’ve had a crash, do you need new

belts?

After

need new belts.

them. Collision damage you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even belt wasn’t being used at the time of the collision.

a

very minor collision, nothing

if

may be necessary. But stretched, as they would be during a more severe crash, then you

If belts are cut or damaged, replace

the belts were

if

worn

also

may mean

if

the

S

Q:

What’s

A:

The belt is torn.

Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.

wrong

with

this?

Checking

Your

Restraint

Systems

Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. parts

or

damage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired.

Look

for any loose

Here you can learn about the

many standard and' optional

features on your Chevrolet. and

information on starting. shifiing and braking;

instrument panel and the :warning systems that tell you working properly-and what to do

if

you

Also

have a problem

explained are the

if

everything

.

is

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;\?

Keys

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Locks Glove Ignition Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater

Automatic Transaxle

Manual

Parking Brake Shfiing into

Windows

Turn

Headlights

Interior Lights Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer

Cruise Control

Mirrors Ashtrays and Lighter

Sunroof

Instrument Panel

Warning

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Box

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Transaxle

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Park

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Signal/Multifunction Lever

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Lights, Gages and Indicators

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50

51

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58

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63

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69

70 72

75

80

84

Features

&

Controls

?he ignition keys are for the ignition

IdY.

:he door keys are for the doors and Ither locks.

Vhen a new Chevrolet is delivered, the lealer removes the plugs nd gives them to the first owner.

a

Iach plug has our dealer or a qualified locksmith .ow to male extra keys. Keep the plugs

I

a safe place. If you lose your keys,

ou'll

be able to have new ones made

asily using these plugs.

code on it that tells

from

all

the keys,

NOTICE:

Your Chevrolet has a number of new

features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. have

to

damage your vehicle to get

in.

So

be sure you have extra keys.

of

You

trouble

may even

~

rhere are several ways to lock and

dock your vehicle.

From

the Outside:

Use your door ley.

From

To

the Inside:

lock the door, pull the sliding lockin$

lever back.

To

unlock the door, push the sliding

locking lever forward.

Power

You

vehicle from the driver or passenger door lock switch.

On 4-door models, the switch on each rear door works only that door’s lock. It won’t lock (or unlock) all of the doors-that’s a safety feature.

Door

can lock or unlock all doors of your

Locks

Automatic

Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. If transaxle, all when you move your shift lever out of

(Park) or N (Neutral). If you have a manual transaxle, all of the doors will lock when the vehicle goes about 8 mph

(13

ldh) while the vehicle is running, have that person use the manual or power lock. When the door is closed again,

lock automatically when you move your shift lever out

(Neutral). transaxle, the doors will lock when the vehicle reaches about All doors will automatically unlock when the key is turned to the position.

Door

you

of

.

If

someone needs to get out

If

you

Locks

have an automatic

the doors will lock

it

of

P

(Park) or

have a manual

8

mph

N

(13

OFF

P

will

Mh).

If

you

don’t want the doors to

automatically unlock when the key

turned to the

remove the Automatic Door Unlock

fuse. For fuse location, see the

under

Leaving

If door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door.

Fuse

you

are leaving the vehicle, open your

OFF

Usage.

Your

Vehicle

position, you can

is

Index

www

44

Features

&

Controls

Remote

Pull upward on the remote release handle, located on the floor near the left side

trunk lid.

Trunk

of

the driver’s seat, to release the

Release

(OPTION)

Lockout

The remote trunk release is equipped with

unauthorized entry into the trunk when the vehicle is unattended. The switch located on the inside mounted to the trunk lid latch.

To

turn the lockout on, slide the switch all the way to the right until it clicks. When the lockout is on, the mechanical remote trunk release will not release the trunk lid. However, the trunk lid can

still be opened with the key.

To

turn the lockout

all the way to the left.

Feature:

a

lockout feature to help prevent

of

the trunk lid,

off,

slide the switch

is

Liftgate

To

unlock the liftgate from the outside, insert the door clockwise. Then lift up the bottom of the liftgate.

Be

sure there are obstructions before liftgate.

something and break the glass.

Lock

You

(WAGON)

ley

and turn it

no

overhead

you

open the

could slam the liftgate into

Remote Liltgate Release

Press the yellow liftgate release button located in the glove liftgate.

The automatic transaxle must be in

(Park) or N (Neutral) for the liftgate lock release to work. With a manual transaxle, the parking brake must be set.

box

(WAGON)

to release the

P

Glove Box

To

open, pinch the handle.

neft

Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Chevrolet

of

has a number

we know that nothing we put on it can

make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help.

theft deterrent features,

Illuminated EntryExit System

When you lift the handle of either front

door, the lights inside your vehicle will go on. (On the wagon, the rear

go

compartment light will not the doors are opened.) These lights will

go

off

after about

the ignition is turned on.

For two minutes after you remove the key from the ignition, the lights inside your vehicle will stay on for about

seconds to provide an illuminated exit. The illuminated entry/exit system is

deactivated when the dome light lever is moved to the

40

OFF

seconds, or when

position.

on when

15

Trunk Lock

To unlock the trunk from the outside,

insert the door key and turn it.

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Features

Key

in

the

rgnition

If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for

joy riders or professional thieves

don’t do it.

When you park your Chevrolet and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your

ley from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and

ignition. If you have an automatic

transaxle, taking your key out also locks your transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.

&

Controls

-

so

will your

so

Parking at Night

Park in a lighted spot, close all windows

and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep

of

your valuables out a storage area, or take them with you.

sight. Put them in

Parking

If

you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?

Put your valuables in a storage area,

like your trunk or glove Lock all the doors except the driver’s. Then take the door key with you.

Lots

box.

48

New

Khicle

‘Break-in"

NOTICE:

Your modern Chevrolet doesn’t

need an elaborate “break-in.” But it

will perform better in the long run

if

you follow these guidelines:

Convenience

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

sharp turns or quick starts and stops. Unclip a corner of the convenience net to fit larger objects behind the net, then reclip 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 lie flat when you’re not using it.

Net

(OPTION)

from

falling over during

so

that it will

Trunk

If your vehicle has fold-down rear seats, you’ll find two or four anchors on the back wall of your trunk. these anchors to tie down lighter loads. They prevent things from shifting during

sudden stops, turns and maneuvers.

These anchors are not for heavier loads.

Store those items as far forward in the

trunk as possible.

Cargo Anchors

(OPTION)

You

can use

Don’t drive at any one speed fast or slow - for the fist miles throttle starts.

Avoid making hard stops for the

first

During this time your new brake

linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard

stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this

“brealring-in” guideline every

time you get new brake linings.

(804

200

km) . Don’t make full-

miles

(322

km)

or

-

500

so.

Features

.Ignition

With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn positions:

Accessory:

you cm operate your electrical power accessories. Press as you turn the top

Lock

remove the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle.

Off:

and transaxle, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. Use

if

but

The only positiop in which you can

,Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition

your vehicle must be pushed

never

Switch

An

try

to push-start your vehicle.

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Controls

RUN

the

switch

“on”

position in which

in

the ignition switch

of

it

toward you.

this

to

five

position

or

towed,

A

warning

the driver’s door when the ignition and the key is

Run:

switch returns .after you start your engine and release’the syitch. The switch stays the engine the engine is

Run

to operate your electrical power accessories, and ment panel WarningJights.

Stark

engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to normal driving.

Note that even running, the positions

Run

are to operate your electrical accessories, such as .the radio.

chime

An

“on”

is

Starts the engine. When the

“qd’

will

sound

in

the ignition.

position to which the

in

the

Run

running. But even when

not

running,

to

display

if

the engine is not

Accessory

positions’that

if

you

position when

you can use

some

Run

allow

open

is

off

histru-

for

and

you

I.

NOTICE:

If

your key seems you can’t turn it, be sure way

in.

If

it

is, then turn the steering

wheel le&’and right while you

the key hard. But turn the key only

with your hand. Using a tool to

force it could break the key or the ignition switch. then your vehicle needs service.

If

none

stuck

of

in

it

this

Lock

and

is all the

iurh

works,

50

Key

Release

(MANUAL

The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition unless the key release button is used.

To

Remove the Key:

Turn the key to the the key release button while turning the key from finger

straight out.

Off

on

the button, pull the key

Button

TRANSAXLE)

Off

to

Lock.

Keeping your

position. Press

Starting

Follow the proper steps to start the engine.

Automatic

Move your shift lever to P (Park) or

(Neutral). Your engine won’t start in any other position - that’s a safety feature. moving, use

Your

Transaxle:

To

restart when you’re already

N

Engine

(Neutral) only.

N

NOTICE:

Don’t Chevrolet is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. to P (Park) only when your vehicle is stopped.

Manual Transaxle:

Hold the clutch pedal to the floor, then

shift your gear selector to N (Neutral) while starting the engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all

the way down

try

to shift to P (Park)

-

that’s a safety feature.

if

your

Shift

To

start

your

engine:

1.

Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.

Start.

NOTICE:

Holding your key in

than

15

seconds at a time will cause

your battery to be drained much

sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor.

2.

If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try

pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in three seconds. briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.

Start

for longer

Start

for about

If

the vehicle starts

six

seconds.

n

Features

&

Controls

NOTICE:

Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the

way the fuel injection system

operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See

Towing

Your

Vehicle

in the

Index.

Driving Through Deep

Standing Water

NOTICE:

If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water,

water can come in through your

engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine. If you can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly.

I

Engine Coolant Heater

(Engine

In very cold weather, colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum hours prior to starting your vehicle.

To

use the coolant heater:

1.

Turn off the engine.

2.

Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.

3.

Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.

Block Heater)

0°F

(OPTION)

(-18°C) or

of

four

NOTICE:

After you’ve used the coolant

heater, be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.

How long should heater plugged in? The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying that you contact a Chevrolet dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best

advice for that particular area.

to

list everything here, we ask

you

keep the coolant

.Automatic

Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the console between

the seats.

There are several different positions for

your shift lever. In this manual, these are referred to by the commonly used symbols in the right column below:

Park

.

Reverse

Neutral

Drive Second

First

Transaxle

P

R

N

D

2

1

Park

P

(Park):

It’s

the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.

This locks your front wheels.

Features

&

Controls

Ensure the shift lever

(Park) range before starting the engine.

Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle

shift interlock. your regular brakes from P (Park) when the ignition ley is in the out of

shift lever-push the shift lever all the way into

shift lever button as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you under

Run

P

(Park), ease pressure on the

P

Shifting

You

position. If you cannot shift

(Park) and

Out

is

fully in

have to fully

before

also

wish.

of

P

See the

(Park).

P

apply

you can shift

release the

Index

Reverse

R (Reverse):

Use this gear to back up.

NOTICE:

Shifting to R (Reverse) while your

vehicle is moving forward could

damage your transaxle. Shift to only after your vehicle has stopped.

To

rock your vehicle back and forth to

of

get out damaging your transaxle, see the under

Ice

or

snow, ice or sand without

If

You’re

Snow.

Stuck:

In

Sand,

Mud,

R

Index

54

Neutral

N (Neutral):

engine doesn’t connect with the wheel: To restart when you’re already moving, use

N

(Neutral) only.

your vehicle is being towed.

In this position, your

Also,

use N wher

I

NOTICE:

Damage to your transaxle caused

by shifting out

(Neutral) with the engine racing

isn’t covered by your warranty.

of

P

(Park)

or

N

Forward

D (Drive):

Gears

This position

is

for normal

driving.

2

(Second Gear):

This position gives

you more power but lower fuel economy

You

can

use 2 on

your speed as you

hills.

It

go

down steep

can

help contro

mountain roads, but then you would

also

want to use your brakes

off

..

and

on

I

NOTICE:

Don’t drive in 2 (Second Gear) for more than speeds over you can damage your transaxle. Use

D

Don’t going slower or you can damage your engine.

5

miles

55

(8

mph

km),

(88

km/h), or

as much as possible.

shift

into 2 unless you are

than

65

mph

(105

or at

km/h),

L

55===

Features

1

(First

even more power (but lower fuel

economy) than

very steep hills, or in deep snow or

mud. transaxle won’t shift into first gear until

the vehicle is going slowly enough.

Gear):

If

the selector lever is put in

&

Controls

This position gives you

2.

You can use it on

1,

the

NOTICE:

If

your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up

a

against damage your transaxle.

Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes or shift into in position on a hill.

3.1L

V6

Maximum engine speed is limited protect driveline components from improper operation.

solid object. You could

P

(Park) to hold your vehicle

Engine:

to

Manual

There are seven different positions:

N

1

2

3

4

5

R

Transale

Neutral

First

Gear

Second Gear Third Gear Fourth Gear Fifth Gear Reverse

1

2

This is your shift pattern. Here’s how to operate your transaxle:

1

(First Gear):

and shift into the clutch pedal as accelerator pedal.

You can shift into

less than come to a complete stop and it’s hard to shift into

(Neutral) and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into

2

(Second Gear):

as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.

20

mph

1,

put the shift lever in

1.

3

4

Press the clutch pedal

1.

Then, slowly let up on

you

1

when you’re going

(32

km/h) . If you’ve

Press the clutch pedal

2.

Then, slowly let up on

5

R

press the

N

3,4

and 5 (Third, Fourth and Fifth

Gears):

way you do for

clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.

To Stop:

pedal and press the brake pedal. before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and

shift to

N

(Neutral):

you start or idle your engine.

R

(Reverse):

the clutch pedal and shift into

(Reverse). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal.

Shift into

Let up on the accelerator

N

(Neutral).

3,4

and 5 the same

2.

Slowly let up on the

Use this position when

To back up, press down

R

Just

SHIFT

Shift Light

If you have a manual transaxle, you have a you

when to shift to the next higher

gear for best fuel economy. When this light comes on, you can shift

to the next higher gear and traffic conditions let you.

(MANUAL

SHIFT

TRANSAXLE)

light. This light will show

if

weather, road

Acceleration

1st to 2nd

2nd to 3rd

3rd

to

4th

to

5th 45 mph

If

your speed drops below

(32

ldh), or running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for good performance.

Shift

Speeds:

17

mph

(27

30

mph (48 km/h)

39

mph

(63

(72

20

if

the engine is not

kwh)

ltm/h) ltm/h)

mph

You

NOTICE:

Shift to R (Reverse) only after your

vehicle is stopped. Shifting to

(Reverse) while your vehicle is

moving could damage your transaxle.

Also,

parking brake, for parking your vehicle.

use R (Reverse), along with the

R

For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on

While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and the position of the accelerator. Ignore the

SHIFT

Shift

This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy.

Speeds

off

if

you quickly change

light when you downshift.

(MANUAL

TRANSAXLE)

NOTICE:

If

you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or when you downshift, you can damage the clutch

if

you race the engine

or

transaxle.

Features

&

Controls

Parking Brake

The parking brake lever is located between the bucket seats.

To

Set the Parking Brake:

Hold the brake pedal on the parking brake lever.

If

the ignition is

warning light will come

down

on,

the brake system

and pull up

on.

To

Release the Parking Brake:

Hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button. Hold the

in

release button lever all the way down.

as you move the brake

NOTICE:

Driving with the parking brake

can

cause your rear brakes to

overheat. them, and you could also damage other parts

You

may have to replace

of

your vehicle.

on

Shijling

(AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

MODELS ONLY)

J

1.

Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake.

Into

C(

P

JJ

(Park)

2.

Move the

shift

lever into the P (Park)

position like this: Hold in the button

on the lever, and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle.

3.

Move the ignition key to

4.

Remove the key and take it with you.

Lock.

If you can walk away from your

in

vehicle with the ignition key

hand, your vehicle is in

P

your

(Park).

Leaving Yqur. Vebjcle Engine Runriing

(AUTOllrlATIC

If

you

have to leave your vehicle with

TRANSAXLE

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MODELS

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,.

.

,

:.

.

ONLY)

.

the engine running, be sure your vehicle

is in

P

(Park) and your parking brake

firmly set before

you

leave it. After

you’ve moved the shift lever into the

is

P

(Park) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from

P

(Park)

without first pushing the button.

Torque Lock

If

you are parking on a hill and you

don’t shift your transaxle into

(AUTOMATIC

RWVSAXLE)

P

(Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in

the transaxle.

difficult to pull the shift lever out

(Park). This

You

may find it

is

called “torque lock.”

of

P

To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into

P

(Park)

properly before you leave the driver’s

To

seat.

P

(Park)

find out how, see

in

the

Index.

Shifting

Into

When you are ready to drive, move the

shift lever out

(Park)

BEFORE

you

of

P

release the parking brake.

If

“torque lock” does occur,

you

may

need to have another vehicle push yours

a little uphill to take some of the

so

pressure from the transaxle, pull the shift lever out of

P

you can

(Park).

If

you

can, it means that the shift lever

wasn’t fully locked into

P

(Park).

Features

Shifting

(AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE)

Your Cheyrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have

your regular brakes

from

Run

the

Automatic Transaxb.

shift

the shift lever-push the shift lever all the way into the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the lever button before moving the lever on floor

Out

P

(Park) when the ignition

position. See the

out

of

P

(Park), ease pressure on

P

shift

&

Controls

of P (Park)

to

fully

before

(Park)

console models.)

you can

Index

If

you cannot

and

also release

apply

shift

is

in

under

shift

If

you

ever hold the brake pedal down but

still can’t shift out

1.

Turn the key to

2.

Apply and hold the brake until the end

of

Step

3. Shift to

4.

Start the vehicle and then shift to the

drive gear you want.

5.

Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you

Can.

Parking

(MANUAL TRANSAXLE)

Before you get your manual transaxle in and firmly apply the parking brake.

N

Your

of

P

OFF.

4.

(Neutral).

Vehicle

out

of

your vehicle, put

(Park),

R

(Reverse)

try

this:

Parking

Burn

.

Over

Things

That

Engine Exhaust

Running Your

Engine

while

You’re Parked

(AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE)

It’s better not to park with the engine running. But are some things to know.

if

you ever have to, here

Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See

(Park)

in the

Index.

Shifting

Into

P

Features

&

Controls

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Windows

On a vehicle with manual windows, use

to

the window crank each window.

open and close

Power Windows

With power windows, switches on the

center console control each of the

windows when the ignition is on. In

addition, in 4-door models, each rear passenger door has a control switch its

own

window.

The driver’s window switch has an Auto window can be opened a small amount

by

the first detent. When the switch is fully pressed, the window will go down all the way.

To

press the switch forward, then release.

To

switch forward.

Down

pushing the switch marked

stop the window while it

raise the window, press and hold the

feature. The driver’s

(OPTION)

is

for

AUTO

lowering,

to

Power

(OPTION)

Dn

the rear passenger power windows. Push the switch forward to lock the windows. Push the switch back to

unlock

Window Lock-Out Switch

4-door models, this switch disables

the windows.

Horn

You

can

sound the horn

horn pad on your steering wheel.

by

pressing the

Tilt

Steering

A

tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when

vehicle.

Wheel

you

exit and enter the

(OPTION)

you

Turn

Signul/MuiJicnction

Lever

The lever on the left side column includes your:

Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator

of

the steering

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.

Headlight High-Low Beam Changer Parking Lights Cruise Control (Option) Flash-to-Pass Feature (except in

Canada)

Features

&

Controls

Operation

Although your vehicle’s lighting system

(headlights, parking lights, fog lamps,

side marker lights and taillights) meets all applicable federal lighting requirements, certain states and provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights,

For example, some jurisdictions may require that you operate your lower

beam lights with fog lamps at all times,

or

that headlights be turned whenever wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lights, especially at dawn or dusk. recommended that you check with your

own

state or provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations.

of

Lights

on

you

must use your windshield

It

is

LLJ’

n

-

Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator

The turn signal has two upward (for

Right) and two downward (for Left)

positions. These positions allow you to

signal a turn or a lane change.

To

signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.

A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or

lane change.

To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it.

As

the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal.

If a bulb is burned out, have your dealer replace the green arrows don’t go on at all when

(see the

Breakers)

I)

you signal a turn or a lane change, if

it

to help avoid an accident. If

you

signal a turn, check the fuse

Index

under

and for burned-out bulbs.

Fuses

G

Circuit

Headlights

I'urn the band marked turn on:

.

Parking Lights Side Marker Lights Taillights License Plate Lights

I'urn the band marked turn

off

the lights.

-:a-

to

-:a-

to

PC

OFF

to

Turn the band marked turn on:

Headlights Parking Lights

Side Marker Lights

Taillights

License Plate Lights

Turn the band marked turn

off

the lights.

-a-

to

go

-n-

to

OFF

to

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m

Dayfime Indicator

[f

your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada, you will have this light on the instrument panel. It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lights we on.

Dayfime

(CANADA

The Canadian federal government has decided that Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are a useful feature, in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. DRL are required on new vehicles sold in Canada.

Running

Light

Running

ONLY)

Lights

(CANADA

Lights

(DM)

ONLY)

I

Features

&

Controls

The high beam headlights will come on

at reduced brightness in daylight when:

The ignition is on The headlight switch is The parking brake is released.

When you turn on your headlights, the

DRL

will switch lights will come on. When you turn off the headlights, the exterior lights will go out and the high beams will change to

the reduced brightness The DRL indicator light on the

instrument panel will go on whenever the DRL are on. This light means that only the DRL are on. When you turn on your exterior lights, this light will go out. Of course, you may still turn on the headlights any time

To

idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. The stay

off

until you release the parking

brake.

off

you

off,

and

and the exterior

of

DRL again.

need

to.

DRL

will

J

Headlight High-Low Beam

Changer

To change the headlights from low

to

high

or

beam turn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, a blue light on the instrument panel also will be on.

high to low, pull the

Flash-to-Pass

Flash-to-Pass lets you use your high

beam headlights to signal a driver in

of

front To use it, pull the turn signal lever

toward you, then release.

If

Your

Your high beam headlights will turn on. They’ll stay on lever there. Release the lever to turn them off.

If

Your

Flash-to-Pass does not operate when your headlights are on. Use the lever to change between high and low beams.

you that you want to pass.

Headlights

(EXCEPT CANADA)

Are

Off

as

long as you hold the

Are

On:

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Instrument Panel Intensity

Control

You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by moving the control lever

or

up

down.

1

Dome Light

To

turn on the dome light, move the

1

lever all the way up.

1

[n the :ntry/exit system is activated.

3ff

OFF.

I

ro

DOOR

position the illuminated

To

turn

all interior lights, move the lever to

Replace the

Bulb:

Grasp the center front and center rear portion

1

j

Firmly but gently. The housing should

pop

1

[f

this doesn’t work, you may need to

use a small, flat-head screwdriver under

1

the side

1

off.

of

the housing and squeeze

of

the housing to help pry it

off.

Reading Light

This light comes either front door light lever to

(OPTION)

on

when you open

or

move the dome

DOME.

You

can turn

on

either reading light by pressing the

depression in either light’s lens.

To

Replace the

Bulb

Use a small, flat-head screwdriver under

the side

of

the housing

to

help pry

it

off.

Features

..

.......

..

.

._

..

.,

...

.1

_.

..

...

..

Rear Compartment Light

To

:.

...

..

turn on the rear compartment light,

&

Controls

.......

.a1

.

....

.a

......

(WAGON)

press the button located on the light.

To

Replace

the

Bulb

Grasp the center front and center rear portion of the housing and squeeze firmly but gently. The housing should pop

off.

If

this doesn't work, you may need to use a small, flat-head screwdriver under the side

of

the housing to help

pry

it

off.

.'

Mindshield Wipers

fou

noving the stalk with the wiper symbol In it up or down.

For a Single Wiper Cycle:

?ush the stalk down to vipers start, then let go. The wipers will ;top after one cycle. For more cycles, lold the stalk down on

For Steady Wiper Cycles:

vlove the stalk

[I

;peed you want.

control the windshield wipers by

MIST

up

to either I (Low) or

until the

longer.

(High), depending on the wiper

Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using

to

them. If they're frozen

the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.

Heavy snow or ice can overload your

A

wipers.

circuit breaker will stop them

until the motor cools. Clear away snow

to

or ice

prevent

an

overload.

To

Turn

Wipers

vlove the stalk to

Off:

OFF.

c

II\

Intermittent Windshield Wipers

(OPTION)

If your vehicle has intermittent

windshield wipers, you can set the

a

wiper speed for

between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow.

Move the stalk to band marked delay you want. Rotate the band up for

shorter delay times between wiper cycles. Rotate the band down for longel delay times between wiper cycles.

For a single wiper cycle, push the stalk to

1

MIST,

then let

long or short delay

DEL,

DELAY

then rotate the

to choose the

go.

r

1

Windshield Washer

t

I

Standard Wipers:

To

spray washer fluid on the

1

windshield, pull the stalk with the wipe]

4

symbol

1

When you release the stalk the washers

1

will stop, but the wipers will keep going

1

in low until you move the wiper control

1

to

OFF.

on

it toward you one time.

Intermittent Windshield Wipers:

If

you have intermittent windshield wipers, after each wash cycle ends the wipers will resume the delay speed you

were using before.

If

you had no speed

selected, the wipers will stop.

Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. your vision. vehicle or go

A

bad mud splash can block

You

could hit another

off

the road. Check your

washer fluid level often.

Features

&

Controls

NOTICE:

When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water.

Don’t use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution your washer fluid tank and other parts water doesn’t clean as well as

washer fluid.

*Fill your washer fluid tank only

full when it’s very cold. This allows for expansion, which could damage the tank if it is completely

*Don’t use radiator antifreeze in

your windshield washer. It can damage your washer system and paint.

mix

water with ready-to-

to

freeze and damage

of

the washer system.

full.

Also,

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With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about

When you apply your brakes, or the

clutch pedal, the cruise control shuts

co&ol

25

mph

25

(OPTION)

(40

km/h) or

mph

(40

on

long

km/h).

off.

To

Set Cruise Control

1.

Move the cruise control switch to

ON.

2.

Get up to the speed you want.

To

Increase speed While

Cruise Control

Using

3. Push in the the lever and release it.

4.

Take your foot

pedal.

SET

button at the end of

off

the accelerator

I

To

Resume a Set Speed

Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the

brake or clutch pedal. This, of course,

shuts don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about can move the cruise control switch from

ON

Accelerate) for about half a second. You’ll go right back up to your chosen

speed and stay there. If you hold the switch

than half a second, the vehicle going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake or clutch pedal. You could be startled and even lose control.

hold the switch at

off

the cruise control. But you

25

mph

(40

kwh) or more, you

to

R/A

(which stands for Resume/

at

R/A

longer

will

So

unless you want to go faster, don’t

R/A.

I

keep

There are two ways

speed. Here’s the first:

1.

Use the accelerator pedal to get to

the higher speed.

2.

Push the button lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.

Here’s the second way speed:

Move the cruise switch from

R/A.

the speed you want, and then release the switch.

To amounts, move the switch to less than half a second and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about faster.

Hold it there until you get up to

increase your speed in very small

to

go

at

the end

to

1

to

a higher

of

go

to a higher

mph

(1.6

the

ON

R/A

km/h)

to

for

Features

&

Controls

To

Reduce Speed While Using

Cruise Control

There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control:

Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release

To

slow down in very small amounts, push the button for less than half a second. Each time you do this, you’ll go

1

mph

(1.6

km/h)

it.

slower.

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control

Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot the pedal, your vehicle will slow down

to

the cruise control speed you set

earlier.

Using Cruise Control

How well your cruise control

on

hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going

up

steep hills,

on

you

may have to

Hills

will

off

work

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 to be too, much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills.

To

There are several ways to turn cruise control:

Step lightly

push the clutch pedal,

manual

Move the cruise switch to

To

When you turn

the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased.

Inside Manual DaylNight

Get

Out

of

Cruise Control

on

the brake pedal, or

transaxle;

OR

off

if

you have a

OFF.

the

Rearview Mirror

To reduce glare from lights behind you, move the lever toward you to the night position.

Erase Cruise Speed Memory

off

the cruise control or

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I

Convex Outside Mirror

Your right side mirror is convex.

A

convex mirror’s surface is curved

you can see more from the driver’s seat

so

Adjust this mirror by hand

of

just see the side

your vehicle when

so

that you

you are sitting in a comfortable driving position.

Remote Control Mirror

The driver side outside mirror should be adjusted with the control lever on the door

so

that

you

just see the side of your vehicle when you ‘are sitting in a comfortable driving position.

Features

.

I

SUR

visors

To

the

block

visors.

out

glare,

&

.

you

Controls

..-

can

swing

down

Cup

Holder

To

use

the

dash.

containers.

Use

cup

the

holder,

right

slide

side

it

for

out

from

larger

Ashtrays and lighter

To open the center console ashtray, lift the lid.

To

clean the ashtray, pull up on the

LIFT

To way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back out by itself.

tab along the left edge.

use the lighter, just push it in all the

NOTICE:

Don’t hold a cigarette lighter with your hand while it

If

you

do,

it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready. That can male it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element.

is

heating.

in

Rear Ashtray

To clean the rear console-mounted ashtray, open it, push down on the snuffer and pull it out.

NOTICE:

Don’t put papers and other things

that burn into your ashtrays. If you

or

do, cigarettes materials could set them on fire,

causing damage.

other smoking

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rhe sunroof includes a glass panel that )pens for ventilation and is completely removable, and an air deflector that mures a smooth flow

(OPTION)

of

air.

Features

ro

E

W,

a

nd

tl

he

Open

glass

the

Sunroof:

down

then

on

the latch release handle

push

it

forward

panel locks into place.

&

Controls

and

up

until

ro

Remove the

.

With

the.

the

glass

the latch release handle.

I,

Li€t

the

pane1

deflector

Sunroof

sunroaf

.release

will

tab; located inside

up-

automatically

open,

ahd

aut. The air

Glass

Panel:.

press up

pap

on

up.

76

Store the glass panel in the special

storage bag

in

the trunk.

4.

If

you have the optional fold-down rear seat, you can secure the storage bag containing the glass panel to the trunk anchors using the straps

provided.

77"'

Features

To

Install

1.

Center the glass panel upright on the

weatherstrip. Then line up the hinges

on the panel with the slots in the opening.

the

Sunroof

&

Controls

Glass

Panel:

roof

2.

Push forward on the rear edge of the

glass while lowering the panel.

not

force

a hinge Reposition the glass panel and start again.

if

it binds in a slot.

Do

3.

Push the glass release tab and engage the latch with the striker. Close the panel.

Roof

(WAGON,

If

you can load things on top of your vehicle.

Luggage

OPTION)

you have the optional luggage carrier,

Carrier

NOTICE:

Loading cargo that weighs more

125

than luggage carrier may damage your vehicle. When you carry large things, never let them hang over the

rear or the sides Load your cargo the slats and does not scratch or damage the vehicle. Put the cargo against the side rails and fasten it securely to the luggage carrier.

pounds

(57

kg) on the

of

your vehicle.

so

that it rests on

Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your Chevrolet. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see the under

To you’re driving, check now and then make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened.

Loading

prevent damage or loss of cargo as

Your

Vehicle.

Index

to

The luggage carrier has slats attached the roof, side rails, and tiedowns.

to

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Features

&

Controls

80

The Instrument Panel-

Your

Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll

going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically.

Information System

know

how fast you’re

The main components of your instrument panel are:

1.

Side Vent

2.

Instrument Panel Intensity Control

3.

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

4.

Hazard Warning Flashers Switch

5.

Instrument Cluster

6.

Ignition Switch

7.

Windshield Wipermasher Controls

8.

Interior Light Control

9.

Audio System

10.

Center Vents

1

1.

Cup Holder

12.

Side Vent

13.

Glove

14.

Climate Controls and Rear Window

Box

Defogger

15.

Parking Brake Lever

16.

Ashtray/Lighter

17.

Gearshift Lever

18.

Horn

19.

Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (Option)

20.

Fuse Panel

21.

Hood Release Lever

Features

2.2L

L4

CLUSTER

&

Controls

CAVALIER

CHECK

Instrument Panel Clusters

Your Chevrolet is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters, which include indicator warning lights and gages that are explained following pages. Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument panel cluster for your vehicle.

on

the

Speedometer and Odometer

Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (ltm/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the Canada).

U.S.)

&

TEMP

or kilometers (used in

,E$

',

F'

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Tamper Resistant Odometer

Your Chevrolet has a tamper resistant

odometer. between the numbers, you'll know that someone has probably tried to turn it

back,

You

may wonder what happens if your

vehicle needs a new odometer installed.

If

you see silver lines

so

the numbers may not be true.

I

3.1L

V6

CLUSTER

If

the new one can be set to the mileage

total

of

the old odometer, then it must be. But and door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed.

if

it

can’t, then it’s set at zero

a

label must be put

on

the

driver’s

Trip Odometer

The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since last set the trip odometer to zero.

To set the trip odometer the knob to the right

(3.

I

L

of

v6

ENGINE)

to

zero, press

it.

you

Tachometer

The tachometer displays the engine

speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).

(3.1

L

v6

ENGINE)

NOTICE:

Do

not operate the engine with the

tachometer in the red area, or

engine damage may occur.

E

Features

&

Controls

Warning

Lights,

Gages

and

Indicators

This section describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them.

Warning lights and gages can signal that

something is wrong before it becomes

serious enough to cause an expensive repair to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury.

Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. the details warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition key just to let you lmow they’re working.

or

replacement. Paying attention

As

you will see in

on

the next few pages, some

If

you are

familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens.

Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let know when there’s a problem with your vehicle.

When one of the warning lights comes

on and stays on when you are driving,

or

when one may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please

follow the manual’s advice. Waiting to

do repairs can be costly dangerous.

warning lights and gages. They’re a big help.

of

the gages shows there

-

and even

So

please get to know your

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FUEL

fi

Fuel

Gage

When the ignition is on, your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left. When the indicator nears

you

still have a little fuel left, but you

should get more soon. Here are four things that some owners

ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage:

At the gas station, the gas pump shuts

off

before the gage reads

ONLY

E

I:

(Full).

(Empty),

It takes a little more up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually

a

took tank’s capacity to fill the tank.

The gage moves a little when you turn

a corner or speed up. The gage doesn’t go back

you turn off the ignition.

For your fuel tank capacity, see

Station Information

this manual.

little more or less than half the

or

less fuel to fill

to

on

the last page

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when

Service

of

I80

110-

-

hgine Coolant Temperature

Gage

With the ignition in the

this gage shows the engine coolant

temperature.

If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! It means

your

that overheated. your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull stop your vehicle and turn engine as soon as possible.

engine coolant has

If

you have been operating

Run

off

position,

off

the road,

the

Low

(3.1

may overheat. See the

Coolant Warning Light

L

V6

ENGINE)

If

this light comes

system is low on coolant and the engine

Coolant

as soon

and have your vehicle serviced

as

you can.

on

and stays on, your

Index

under

1

HOT COOLANT CAN

BADLY!

In

Problems

shows what

Engine Overheating.

on

the Road,

to

do. See the

BURN

YOU

this manual

Index

under

Features

I

CHECK

II

L

&

Controls

m

closer to the floor. It may take longer to

If

stop.

vehicle towed for service. (See

Your

the light is still on, have the

Vehicle

in the

Index.)

Towing

Charging System

The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and the engine is not running, as a

I

check to show you it is working. Then it

go

out.

should

I

on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt, or another

electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery.

If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.

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If

Light

it stays

on,

or comes

off

all

9rake Sysfem Warning Light

tour Chevrolet’s hydraulic brake ;ystem is divided into two parts. If one )art isn’t working, the other part can ;till work and stop you. For good )raking, though, you need both parts vorlting well.

[f

the warning light comes on, there zould be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.

on

rhis light should come the vehicle. have it fixed

you

if there’s a problem.

[f

the light comes on while you are jriving, pull off the road and stop zarefully.

.s

harder to push. Or, the pedal may go

If

it doesn’t come on then,

so

it will be ready to warn

You

may notice that the pedal

as you start

The brake system warning light will also

on

come brake, and it will stay brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on

after your parking brake is released, it means you have a brake problem.

when you set your parking

on

if your parking

fully

If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See

Warning Light

the anti-lock brake system warning light ever flashes, your anti-lock brake system is still working but needs service as soon as possible.

Brake System

earlier in this part. If

I

SHIFT

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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning

Light

With anti-lock, this light will come on when you start your engine and it will

stay on for three seconds. That’s

If

normal. have it fixed

you

if there

If

the light stays on, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on and stays on when you’re driving, stop as soon possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Chevrolet needs service. regular brake system warning light isn’t on,

you

have anti-lock brakes.

the light doesn’t come on,

so

it will be ready to warn

is

a problem.

as

If

the

still have brakes, but you don’t

Shift Light

This light comes on when you need to

shift to the next higher gear. See the

Index

under

(MANUAL

Manual

Transaxle.

TRANSAXLE)

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Features

I

CHECK

Malfunction lndicator

&

Controls

Lamp

-1

(Check Engine Light)

A

computer monitors operation

fuel, ignition and emission control systems.

This

light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine check to show not come If

it stays on, or it comes on while you are driving, the computer is indicating that you have a problem. You should take your vehicle in for service soon.

on

at

you

all,

is

not

it is working.

have it

fixed

of

your

running, as a

If

it does

right away.

NOTICE:

If

you keep driving your vehicle

with this light on, after a while the

emission controls won’t work as

well, your fuel economy won’t be as

not

good and your engine may as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty.

run

Liftgate Ajar Light

This light will come on not fully closed. Have your vehicle

if

serviced

on

after the liftgate

this light comes on and stays

(WAGON)

if

the liftgate is

is

closed.

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CHECK

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OAGES

NOLANT

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Check Gages Light

This light will come on briefly when yo1

I

are starting the engine. If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your various gages to see

if they are in the warning zones. This light will also come on when the

fuel level is low,

liters)

1

to 3 gallons

(3.8

to

Oil

Warning

If

you have a low engine oil pressure Iroblem, this light will stay on after yob start your engine, or come on when you ue driving. This indicates that your mgine is not receiving enough oil. The mgine could be low on some other oil problem. Have it fixed immediately.

The oil light could other situations:

When the ignition is on but the engin is not running, the light will come on

as a test to show you it is working, but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to come on with the ignition on, you

may have a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it fixed right away.

Light

also

(2.2~

~4

oil,

or could haw

come

Start.

ENGINE)

on

in two

If it doesn’l

If

you

make a hard stop, the light may

come on for a moment.

This

is normal.

NOTICE:

Damage to your engine from

neglected oil problems can be costly

and is not covered by your

warranty.

Features

oil

PfeSSUI'e

The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil presure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in 1tPa. Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature, and oil

viscosity, but readings above the red

warning zone indicate the operating range.

&

Gage

Controls

\

(3.7L

V6

ENGINE)

normal

e

\

NOTICE:

Damage neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your

warranty.

to

your engine from

A

reading in the red zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure. Have your vehicle serviced immediately.

Part

3

In this part you'll

operate the comfort control

systems and audio systems offered with your Chevrolet. Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle.

find

out how to

Comfort

Climate Control System

Air Conditioning System

Rear Window Defogger

Setting the Clock AM/FM Stereo Radio AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player

AM/FM Stereo Radio with Compact Disc Player..

Understanding Radio Reception.

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player

Care

of

Your Compact Discs

Fixed Mast Antenna

Controls

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93

95

97

99

101

104

105

Comfort Controls

&

Audio

Systems

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Climate Control System

Nith this system, you can control the rentilation and heating in your vehicle.

four vehicle also has the flow-through Jentilation system described later in this rection.

Lever

:hanges the functions rhe lower lever changes the temperature

If

Slide the upper control lever to :urn

3f:

:orce of air you want, turn the knob.

Controls:

the air coming through the system.

off

the system.

Sets the fan speed. To select the

The upper lever

of

your system.

OFF

to

VENT:

are mild and little heating or cooling is needed. Air flow is through the instrument panel outlets. Set the lower lever to the temperature desired.

B/L (Bi-Level):

days. This setting brings in the outside air, but directs it in two ways. Cool air is directed to the upper portion of your body through the instrument panel outlets, and slightly warmer air is directed through the heater ducts and defroster vents. temperature difference may be more apparent than others.

Use when outside temperatures

Use on cool, but sunny

At

times, this

HTR (Heater):

heated air through the heater ducts, and some through the windshield defroster

If

vents.

coolant heater and use it during cold

weather,

heating system will more quickly provide heat because the engine coolant is already warmed. See the

Engine

BLEND:

flow

and the windshield defroster vents.

DEF

most air through the windshield defroster vents, and some through the heater ducts.

you have the optional engine

0°F

Coolant

This

equally between the heater duets

(Defrost):

This setting brings

(-18°C)

or lower, your

Index

Heater.

setting divides the air

This setting directs

under

Defogging Windows

To

defog the windows, slide the lower

lever to

DEF

HOT,

and turn the fan control to

set the upper lever to

HI.

outside temperature is higher than

about 40°F (4.5"C). Below 40°F (4.5"C), the light will glow in these settings, but the compressor will not turn on.

Air Conditioning

(OPTION)

The air conditioner and heater work best if you keep your windows closed while using them. Your vehicle also has

the flow-through ventilation system described later in this section.

Lever Controls:

changes the functions The lower lever changes the temperature of the air coming through the system. Slide the upper control lever to

OFF

to turn

3f:

Selects the fan speed. To select the

force of air you want, turn the hob. The fan is always running unless the

upper lever is moved to

The upper lever

off

the system.

System

of

your system.

OFF.

Air Conditioning

The upper lever has three air conditioner settings. On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This reduces the amount of work your air conditioner's compressor will have to do, which

should help fuel economy.

A/C

(Air

Conditioning):

button

compressor. The indicator light will glow when the button is pressed. Press

the button again to turn

conditioner compressor.

The air conditioner compressor

operates automatically (and the light glows) when in the the

to

DEF

enable the air conditioner

MAX

(Defrost) setting when the

Press this

off

the air

setting, or in

MAX

cooling. This setting recirculates much

of the air inside your vehicle

maximizes fuel economy and your air

conditioner's performance.

VENT:

heating or cooling is needed, to direct

outside air into the vehicle.

setting, the air flow is through the

instrument panel outlets.

B/L (Bi-Level):

days. This setting brings in the outside

air, but directs it in two ways. Cool air

is directed to the upper portion of your

body through the instrument panel

outlets, and slightly warmer air is

directed to the lower portion of your

body through the heater ducts and

defroster vents. At times, this

temperature difference may be more

apparent than others.

(Maximum):

Use on pleasant days when little

Use for maximum

so

it

In

this

Use on cool, but sunny

Comfort

Controls

&

Audio

Systems

HTR

direct most of the air flow through the heater ducts, and some through the

windshield defroster vents.

If

heater and use it during cold weather,

0°F

system will more quickly provide heat because the engine coolant is already warmed. See the

Coolant

BLEND:

flow equally between the heater ducts and the windshield defroster vents.

DEF (Defrost):

most air through the windshield defroster vents, and some through the

heater ducts.

(Heater):

you have the optional engine coolant

(-18°C)

Heater.

This setting divides the air

Use this setting to

or lower, your heating

Index

This setting directs

under

Engine

Defogging Windows with the

Air

Conditioning System

Slide the lower lever to

To

defog the windshield, set the upper

lever

to

DEF

and turn the

to

HI.

HOT.

fan

control

To

defog the side windows, set the

B/L,

upper lever to

HI,

and press the side vents toward the side windows. For increased air flow to the side vents, close the center vents.

the fan control to

A/C

button. Aim the

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Do

not attach a temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid rear window.

on

the

Rear Window Defogger

The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. Press the button and

will

an indicator light will turn

10

minutes of use. If the defogger will operate for about five minutes only. defogger again,

off

automatically after about

off

by pressing the button

or

by turning

You

glow. The defogger

you

can

off

(owlonr)

turn

it on again,

also

turn the

the ignition.

NOTICE:

Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside

of

the rear window. If you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.

do,

you

W

U

Flow-Through Ventilation System

Your Chevrolet’s flow-through ventilation system lets outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the

or

heater running.

the air conditioning fan is

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Controls

&

Audio

Systems

Ventilation

Keep the hood and front air inlet free

of ice, snow, or any other obstruction

(such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance

inside of your windows.

In cold weather, turn the blower fan

to

HI

driving off. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows.

Tips

of

fogging the

for a few moments before

Audio

The following pages describe the audio

systems available for your Chevrolet, and how to get the best performance from them. Please read about the system in your vehicle.

Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it. or damage:

Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.

Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly.

Systems

of

sound. Sound that seems

To

help avoid hearing

loss

NOTICE:

Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle - like a tape player, telephone or two-way radio - be sure you

you can, it’s very important to do it

properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of

your vehicle’s engine, DelcoB radio

or other systems, and even damage

them. And, your vehicle’s systems

may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been

added improperly. adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units.

CB

radio, mobile

can

add what you want. If

So,

before

Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle.

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No

matter which audio system you have

in your vehicle, setting the clock is easy.

1.

With the ignition

or off, press

will appear on the digital screen for

five seconds.

2.

You must begin to set the clock to the correct hour and minute during

those five seconds. If your audio system does not have a

Press Press

If your audio system has a

.

Press Press

or

VSEEK SEEKA

SCAN

VSEEK

SEEKA

on

and the radio on

SET.

The

SET

indicator

CD

player: to set the hour. to set the minute.

CD

to set the hour.

to decrease minutes

to increase minutes.

player:

pwR-VOL

TUNE

I

AMIFM

The digital display indicates information

on time

AM

station is in stereo, and other radio

functions.

PWR-VOL (Power-Volume):

ignition turn the system control the volume.

Press the upper knob to change between the clock and the radio station frequency displayed when the radio is

on, and to display the time when the ignition is

or

FM

on,

Stereo

radio station frequency, the

radio band, whether the

rotate the upper knob to

off.

TREBLE

-

BASS

Radio

on

and

off,

With the

and to

R

L

(Balance):

behind the upper knob adjusts the

right/left speaker balance.

TUNE:

in radio stations.

AM/FM:

change between

F

the lower knob adjusts the fronthear

speaker balance.

TREBLE:

increase treble, or

If

treble.

Rotate the lower knob to tune

Press the lower knob to

R

(Fade):

Slide this lever up to

a station is weak or noisy, reduce the

The control ring

AM

and

FM

bands.

The control ring behind

down

to decrease it.

Comfort Controls

&

Audio

Systems

BASS:

bass, or down to decrease it.

the next station higher radio band.

SCAN:

together to listen for a few seconds to the next station on the AM or FM band; the scan will continue every few seconds to the next station on the AM or FM band.

The radio will scan upward if you press

SEEKA

press scanning stations, the word appear

Press either of the

PWR-VOL

select a station.

Slide this lever up to increase

SEEK

A:

Press to seek and stop on

or

lower on the

Press both

first and downward if you

V

SEEK

on

the digital display.

knob

SEEK

first. When the radio is

SEEK

to cancel

buttons

SCAN

will

or

and

the

To

Preset

The four pushbuttons under the digital display can be used to preset up to radio stations (seven AM and seven FM stations).

1.

Tune in the desired station.

2.

Press appear on the digital screen for five seconds.

3.

While the four pushbuttons. Whenever you press this button again, the preset station will be tuned in.

4.

Repeat steps

AM and four FM stations.

Radio

SET.

SET

Stations:

The word

is displayed, press one of

1-3

SET

for each

will

of

the four

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Up to three additional stations on each band may be preset by “pairing” pushbuttons:

1.

Tune in the desired station.

2.

Press press any at the same time. Whenever you press

these buttons again, the preset

station will be tuned in.

SET,

and within five seconds

two

adjacent pushbuttons

-

PWR-VOL TREBLE

AM/FM

Stereo

Radio

with

Cassette Tape Player

The digital display indicates information

on time or radio station frequency, the

AM

or FM radio band, whether the

station is in stereo, and other radio

functions.

PWR-VOL (Power-Volume)

ignition on, rotate the upper lmob to turn the system on and control the volume.

PROG-RCL (Program-Recall):

the upper knob to change between the clock and radio station frequency

off,

:

With the

and to

Press

displayed when the radio is display the time when the ignition is and to change sides of the tape when a cassette is playing.

R

L

(Balance):

behind the upper knob adjusts the right/left speaker balance.

TUNE

in radio stations.

AM/FM:

change between the

F

the lower knob adjusts the fronthear speaker balance.

Rotate the lower knob to tune

Press the lower knob to

R

(Fade):

The control ring

AM

The control ring behind

on,

to

off,

and FM bands.

TREBLE:

increase treble, or down to decrease it.

If a station is weak or noisy, reduce the

treble.

BASS:

bass, or down

VSEEKA:

the next station higher or lower on the

radio band.

SCAN:

together to listen for a few seconds to the next station on the the scan will continue every few

seconds to the next station on the AM

or FM band. The radio will scan upward if you press

SEEKA

press

scanning stations, the word appear on the digital display.

Press either

PWR-VOL

select a station.

To

Preset Radio Stations:

The four pushbuttons under the digital display can be used to preset up to radio stations (seven

stations).

Slide this lever

Slide this lever up to increase

to

decrease it.

Press to seek and stop on

Press both

first and downward if you

VSEEK

SEEK

first. When the radio is

up

to

buttons

AM

or FM band;

SCAN

of

the

SEEK

knob to cancel

buttons or the

SCAN

AM

and seven FM

will

and

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Chevrolet CAVALIER Owner Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Center Passenger Position

Children

Engine Coolant Heater

Parking Brake

Windows

Headlights

Windshield Washer

Ashtrays and lighter

Climate Control System

Rear Window Defogger