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0 The 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual SeatsandRestraintSystems 1-1 This section tells you how to use your Chevrolet. It also explains the "SRS" system...FeaturesandControls 2-1 This section explains how to operate your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems 3-1 This section tells how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. MaintenanceSchedule 7-1 This...
0 The 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual SeatsandRestraintSystems 1-1 This section tells you how to use your Chevrolet. It also explains the "SRS" system...FeaturesandControls 2-1 This section explains how to operate your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems 3-1 This section tells how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. MaintenanceSchedule 7-1 This...
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...crash, the person sitting there could be sure itis locked. When you 've used it, be sureto push rearward onan easy entry seat to be injured. On two-door models, the right front seat of your ears.This position reduces the chance a neck injury in and out of the rear seat. To fold a front seatback forward, lift the latch...get in a crash. If an easy entry right front isn't locked, it seat can move the seat rearward until it locks. 0 Tilt the seatback completely forward again to let people get out. Then move . of Easy-Entry Seat (Opti 1) Seatback Latches (2-Door Models) The front ...
...crash, the person sitting there could be sure itis locked. When you 've used it, be sureto push rearward onan easy entry seat to be injured. On two-door models, the right front seat of your ears.This position reduces the chance a neck injury in and out of the rear seat. To fold a front seatback forward, lift the latch...get in a crash. If an easy entry right front isn't locked, it seat can move the seat rearward until it locks. 0 Tilt the seatback completely forward again to let people get out. Then move . of Easy-Entry Seat (Opti 1) Seatback Latches (2-Door Models) The front ...
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... the sensors areactivated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. The module records information aboutthe readiness of the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right frontpassenger's air bag. 0 Your vehicle is Chevrolet dealerand the Cavalier Service Manual have to minutes after the ignition is 10 key turned off and the battery disconnected, an air is...
... the sensors areactivated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. The module records information aboutthe readiness of the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right frontpassenger's air bag. 0 Your vehicle is Chevrolet dealerand the Cavalier Service Manual have to minutes after the ignition is 10 key turned off and the battery disconnected, an air is...
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... engine starts, release the key. Use this position your vehicle must if be pushedor towed, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. Press in the Note that allow you to ignition switch as LOCK (B): The only position in off the ignition. as you turn START (E): Starts the engine. In the OFF position, the instrument cluster and the automatic transaxle gear shift indicator have electrical power. But even when the engine is A E running , you can turn...
... engine starts, release the key. Use this position your vehicle must if be pushedor towed, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. Press in the Note that allow you to ignition switch as LOCK (B): The only position in off the ignition. as you turn START (E): Starts the engine. In the OFF position, the instrument cluster and the automatic transaxle gear shift indicator have electrical power. But even when the engine is A E running , you can turn...
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... the ignition switch.If none of ability to the LOCK position. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is NOTICE: If your key seemsstuck in LOCK and can't you turn thekey hard. Don't press thekey release button while the vehicle is , then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you turn it is moving , turn the key to OFF. Key Release Button (ManualTransaxle) On manual transaxle vehicles, turning...
... the ignition switch.If none of ability to the LOCK position. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is NOTICE: If your key seemsstuck in LOCK and can't you turn thekey hard. Don't press thekey release button while the vehicle is , then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you turn it is moving , turn the key to OFF. Key Release Button (ManualTransaxle) On manual transaxle vehicles, turning...
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... your ignition key to START. that 's a safety feature. If you do, you 're already moving . If your engine still won't start differently. To restart when you could damage the transaxle. the vehicle starts If 2-12 Hold the clutch pedal to start theengine. Your vehicle won 't start the engine. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your shift lever PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle...
... your ignition key to START. that 's a safety feature. If you do, you 're already moving . If your engine still won't start differently. To restart when you could damage the transaxle. the vehicle starts If 2-12 Hold the clutch pedal to start theengine. Your vehicle won 't start the engine. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your shift lever PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle...
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... dealer can help. Turn off the engine. 2. Plug it away from moving engine parts. After you 'll be parking your Chevrolet dealer in the area where you 've used the coolant heater, be damaged. How long shouldyou keep it into an ungrounded outlet could overheatand cause a fire. Open the hood and unwrapthe electrical cord. 3. Plugging the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC...
... dealer can help. Turn off the engine. 2. Plug it away from moving engine parts. After you 'll be parking your Chevrolet dealer in the area where you 've used the coolant heater, be damaged. How long shouldyou keep it into an ungrounded outlet could overheatand cause a fire. Open the hood and unwrapthe electrical cord. 3. Plugging the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC...
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Your instrument panel is running. Ashtray . 9. Audio System 11. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (Option) 5. Instrument Panel Intensity Control 7. Hood Release Lever 12. Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger 2. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 4. Windshield Wiperwasher Controls 6. Ignition Switch 8. T r Signal/Multifunction Lever un 3. Parking Brake Lever 10. The main components of your vehicle is designed to let you 'll need todrive safely and economically. You'll know how fast you're going, how much fuel you're using...
Your instrument panel is running. Ashtray . 9. Audio System 11. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (Option) 5. Instrument Panel Intensity Control 7. Hood Release Lever 12. Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger 2. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 4. Windshield Wiperwasher Controls 6. Ignition Switch 8. T r Signal/Multifunction Lever un 3. Parking Brake Lever 10. The main components of your vehicle is designed to let you 'll need todrive safely and economically. You'll know how fast you're going, how much fuel you're using...
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... detect this condition. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into your engine starts to evaporate into the atmosphere.A few driving trips should turn thelight off. 2-72 As your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to turn light off . It will usuallybe corrected whenthe electrical system dries...
... detect this condition. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into your engine starts to evaporate into the atmosphere.A few driving trips should turn thelight off. 2-72 As your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to turn light off . It will usuallybe corrected whenthe electrical system dries...
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An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can reach the rear seat passengers. Your vehicle's flow-through your system provide warm faster when it's air cold outside (0°F (-18°C) or lower). Outside air will bring in this section. See "Engine Coolant Heater'' in the red area. Your vehicle has heat ducts that directed toward are the rear seat. it to help your vehicle.Your vehicle also has...
An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can reach the rear seat passengers. Your vehicle's flow-through your system provide warm faster when it's air cold outside (0°F (-18°C) or lower). Outside air will bring in this section. See "Engine Coolant Heater'' in the red area. Your vehicle has heat ducts that directed toward are the rear seat. it to help your vehicle.Your vehicle also has...
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... components such as engine, transaxle, the wheel assemblies and tires forced to work harder are important for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle is a convertible model. a Your vehicle can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by itself. But trailering is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. Trailering .meanschanges in "Weight of the Trailer'' that of these...
... components such as engine, transaxle, the wheel assemblies and tires forced to work harder are important for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle is a convertible model. a Your vehicle can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by itself. But trailering is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. Trailering .meanschanges in "Weight of the Trailer'' that of these...
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... parked, to get service help right away. But then, if you can drive normally. If the 10 warning doesn't come back on your vehicle right away. 2.2L Engine 5-14 Sometimes be safe, drive slower for long periods in a trafficjam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); Stop after high-speed driving. Idle for about minutes. otherwise, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window necessary. Tow a trailer. Turn...
... parked, to get service help right away. But then, if you can drive normally. If the 10 warning doesn't come back on your vehicle right away. 2.2L Engine 5-14 Sometimes be safe, drive slower for long periods in a trafficjam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); Stop after high-speed driving. Idle for about minutes. otherwise, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window necessary. Tow a trailer. Turn...
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... accident. L 6-30 Brake Wear Your Chevrolet has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. When tires are rotated, inspect brake calipers for movement, brake pads for rotation or changing. Also, the brake drums rear should always be replaced as complete axle sets. The sound may come and are necessary to drive with your vehicle moving (except is wrong with worn-out brake pads Disc brake pads have the rear brake linings inspected...
... accident. L 6-30 Brake Wear Your Chevrolet has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. When tires are rotated, inspect brake calipers for movement, brake pads for rotation or changing. Also, the brake drums rear should always be replaced as complete axle sets. The sound may come and are necessary to drive with your vehicle moving (except is wrong with worn-out brake pads Disc brake pads have the rear brake linings inspected...
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... when it's time for mud and snow). Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size tires you ever replace your original tires. size 0 0 6-39 The tire has a puncture, cut or snagged deep enough to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other damage that same TPC Spec number. That way your vehicle will followed by an "MS" be repaired well because...
... when it's time for mud and snow). Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size tires you ever replace your original tires. size 0 0 6-39 The tire has a puncture, cut or snagged deep enough to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other damage that same TPC Spec number. That way your vehicle will followed by an "MS" be repaired well because...
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... Mirrors, Remote Keyless Entry FOG LAMP Fog Lamps (2-24 Only) Engine Ignition IGN Right Headlamp R HDLP 6-55 Usage WIPER Windshield Windshield Wipers, Washers Automatic Transaxle, ERLS Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock, A/C Compressor, Cruise Control, Multiport Fuel Injection AIR Supplemental BAG Inflatable Restraint System EXT LAMP Exterior Lamps, Instrument Panel Lights PWRACC PowerDoorLocks,Convertible Top (Convertible Model) Heater andA/C Control, HVAC Anti-Lock Brake System, Engine Cooling Fan (2.2L Engine), Engine Vent Heater (2.4L Engine) Radio, Remote Keyless Entry RADIO Alarm Module...
... Mirrors, Remote Keyless Entry FOG LAMP Fog Lamps (2-24 Only) Engine Ignition IGN Right Headlamp R HDLP 6-55 Usage WIPER Windshield Windshield Wipers, Washers Automatic Transaxle, ERLS Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock, A/C Compressor, Cruise Control, Multiport Fuel Injection AIR Supplemental BAG Inflatable Restraint System EXT LAMP Exterior Lamps, Instrument Panel Lights PWRACC PowerDoorLocks,Convertible Top (Convertible Model) Heater andA/C Control, HVAC Anti-Lock Brake System, Engine Cooling Fan (2.2L Engine), Engine Vent Heater (2.4L Engine) Radio, Remote Keyless Entry RADIO Alarm Module...
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.... An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system (2.2L Code 4 engine only). An Emission Control Service. 7-29 An Emission Control Service. -f- 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Replace parts as needed. Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect fuel cap gasket for damage or...
.... An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system (2.2L Code 4 engine only). An Emission Control Service. 7-29 An Emission Control Service. -f- 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Replace parts as needed. Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect fuel cap gasket for damage or...
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... occurs first). 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Replace parts as needed. I I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect fuel cap gasket for damage or leaks. I 1 i DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-35 An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for any damage. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system (2.2L Code 4 engine only).
... occurs first). 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Replace parts as needed. I I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect fuel cap gasket for damage or leaks. I 1 i DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-35 An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for any damage. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system (2.2L Code 4 engine only).
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...-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for proper hook-up in the floor pan or could cause a heat connections, or other conditions of Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. in a Chevrolet service manual. if 7-42 Inspect all pipes, department or other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. replace as needed . Proper proceduresto perform these jobs. Throttle...
...-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for proper hook-up in the floor pan or could cause a heat connections, or other conditions of Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. in a Chevrolet service manual. if 7-42 Inspect all pipes, department or other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. replace as needed . Proper proceduresto perform these jobs. Throttle...
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... services mustbe pre-arranged by the BUMPER-TO-BUMPER New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasers of 0 License plate number 1996 Chevrolet/Geo passenger car and light duty trucks. 0 Vehiclecolor (Please see your Chevrolet/Geo dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure. 0 The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that may be reached Retail Lease Customers operating 1996 and newer Chevrolet/Geo vehiclesfor a periodof 0 Vehiclemileage 36 months/36,000 miles...
... services mustbe pre-arranged by the BUMPER-TO-BUMPER New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasers of 0 License plate number 1996 Chevrolet/Geo passenger car and light duty trucks. 0 Vehiclecolor (Please see your Chevrolet/Geo dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure. 0 The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that may be reached Retail Lease Customers operating 1996 and newer Chevrolet/Geo vehiclesfor a periodof 0 Vehiclemileage 36 months/36,000 miles...
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... Warning Light ...2-75 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-42 TM TM Power Door Locks ...2-4 OptionFuses ...6-53 Remote Control Mirror ...2-44 Steering ...4.9. 6.26 Steering Fluid ...6-26 Windows ...2-29 1-25 Pregnancy. Driving In ...4-17 Raising the Convertible Top Manually ...2-57 Raising Your Convertible Top ...2-53 Rear DoorSecurityLocks ...2-4 Outside Seat Position ...1-26 1-29 Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...Seatpassengers ...1-25 Towing ...5-11 Window Defogger ...3-7 RearTowing ...5-11 Rearview Mirror. Automatic Transaxle ...2- 19 Overheating Engine ...5- 13 Owner Checks and Services...
... Warning Light ...2-75 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-42 TM TM Power Door Locks ...2-4 OptionFuses ...6-53 Remote Control Mirror ...2-44 Steering ...4.9. 6.26 Steering Fluid ...6-26 Windows ...2-29 1-25 Pregnancy. Driving In ...4-17 Raising the Convertible Top Manually ...2-57 Raising Your Convertible Top ...2-53 Rear DoorSecurityLocks ...2-4 Outside Seat Position ...1-26 1-29 Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...Seatpassengers ...1-25 Towing ...5-11 Window Defogger ...3-7 RearTowing ...5-11 Rearview Mirror. Automatic Transaxle ...2- 19 Overheating Engine ...5- 13 Owner Checks and Services...