1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Support Question
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Support Question
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Question posted by Grammadean on July 8th, 2015
Dash Alert Light
my abs light just came on, what would cause this
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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on July 9th, 2015 4:17 AM
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ABS warning light comes to inform you that a fault in the Anti-lock Brake System has be detected and the system therefor is disabled and will not deploy as expected. To understand exactly what the cause is will involve scanning for OBD diagnostic codes (free at your nearest AutoZone). Common causes involves a failing wheel speed sensor or the harness.
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Owner's Manual - Page 56
... need new belts.
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are cutor damaged, replace them ...can rip apart under impact forces. But if the belts werestretched, as they would be just foryou, and just forthe seat in to fit. If an air bag inflates, you should useit. Collision...
Owner's Manual - Page 81
...button.
may have to overheat.
The parking brake lever is on, the brake system w r i g light will come on your rear brakes to You replace them,and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle.... Hold therelease button in as you can cause on . NOTICE:
- Parking Brake
To set the parkingbrake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull ...
Owner's Manual - Page 123
... can be a problem, check the section that somethingis wrong before it . The safety belt light will flash for about it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. you As will come on briefly when you start the engine just to you or save others from injury. Often gages and warning...
Owner's Manual - Page 130
...just drive througha deep puddle of water? Make sure to run out of air are sucked into the line causing a misfire. If the light stops flashing and remains on steady,see "If the Light Is On Steady" following. If the light remains on steady, see "If the Light...fuel cap has been left off . Addingfuel should turn the light off , wait at least10 seconds andrestart the engine. Reduce ...
Owner's Manual - Page 131
... turn on with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in two other oil problem. It will be low oil, or could be detected by the system and cause the light to fuel your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. If it doesn'tcome on . it fixed right away.
2-73 Poor fuel quality...
Owner's Manual - Page 149
...audio system adjusts to alternate between AM, FM1 and FM2.The display shows yourselection. In FM mode, this knob lightly so it . The sound will be muted while seeking. The sound will be muted while scanning.
P.SCAN ...,' your pushbuttons for that pushbutton will be displayed whenever tuner the is just displayed. RECALL: Press this button to make up for a few seconds.
Owner's Manual - Page 151
... arrow to The middle position is playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL, TREB and BASScontrols just as you 're not using them. Playing a Cassette Tape Press EJECT or RECALL to playing ...tape is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. REV (4): Press this button lightly so it extends. Note that the double-D symbol will play the other side of silence between...
Owner's Manual - Page 153
... to make up for a few seconds, thengo on the display. The sound will appear momentarily just before the frequency is capable rotating continuously. P.SCAN: Press this buttonto listen to stop scanning.... higher maximum volume and gets louder faster than the middle two positions. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it to you as you press the button when the ignition is off . Push the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 168
...cool between hard stops. Anti-Lock Brakes
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). You may hear a momentary motor clicking noise while or this warning light will wear out much faster if you may get harder push down. This ... people drive in the Index. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- If your engine to stop and the brake pedal will help prevent a braking skid.
Owner's Manual - Page 170
...Traction System is limiting wheel spin. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work you won't have to anti-lock brakes. See "Enhanced Traction System Active Light" in slippery road conditions.
This ... time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. LOW TRAC
This light will come on when your vehicle has the optional four-speed automatic transaxle, it also has...
Owner's Manual - Page 178
... are faced with severe glare (as your headlamps should your headlamps light up film caused by dirt on the glass. inside the glass can build up far less of your ... wear sunglasses night. For example, you spend the day in bright if roadway when you 're lighted objects.Just as from a driver who doesn't lower the high beams, a vehicle with or misaimed headlamps), slow...
Owner's Manual - Page 180
..., too.
You could lose control of water or a a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes. car The water may cause pulling to one side. Try to slow down before you hit them. They won't work well in a quick stop and ... avoid puddles. I
Driving too fast through large water puddleseven or going through large puddle of the vehicle. But if you can cause accidents.
Owner's Manual - Page 182
... signal.A traffic light is as would for a cross-country trip. you going. You'll want watch out for vehicles that rim and crisscross most large cities. Get are waysto increase your into an unknown part of the city just as there because the corner is amount of the biggest problems with city...
Owner's Manual - Page 190
...extra clothing, make body or insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- Open a window just a little on extra clothing or wrap a blanket aroundyou. but
4-28 You can't see it or ... you might not know itis in your vehicle to alert police that you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing keep warm. You can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside....
Owner's Manual - Page 208
... a short that first. Don't connect positive(+) to the Delco Freedom@ battery installed in your eyes or on your hands away from moving engine parts can cause battery gas to negative (-) or a metal engine part. Check that,thejumper cables don't have been blinded. You don't need more...
Owner's Manual - Page 268
... well.
Brake linings should be removed and inspected each time the tires are first applied or lightly applied. high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are Some driving conditions or climates may... come and are worn and new pads needed. The sound may cause a brake go or be replaced as complete axle sets. Your rear drum brakes don't have...
Owner's Manual - Page 278
...based on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in the United States.) The ...rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with nominal rim diameters of10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or...
Owner's Manual - Page 283
...a cleaning ring. Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will dissolve them and may cause them to a clean section the cloth. Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on cleaning is available calling...at the outside of the stain, "feathering" toward the center. Use very cleaner, little light pressure and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning shouldstart at all. Be careful, because the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 284
...conditions.
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Combination Stains
Stains causedby candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili be able to do it do, may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even makeit difficult to dry.
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If a stain remains, cleanit with solvent... mild soap and water to remove dirt. If needed, clean lightly with a clean, damp cloth to clean the top surfaces of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
Owner's Manual - Page 294
... fuse block is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment. Lift the cover off to check the fuses. ABS COOLING FAN
Usage
Ignition Switch Circuits Power ACC/Stoplamp Circuits Lighting Circuits Electronic Variable Orifice Steering, Anti-Lock Brake System Engine Cooling Fan Heater and A/C Blower Powertrain Control Module A/C Compressor(2.4L...
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