Before Driving Your Cavalier - Chevrolet 1984 Cavalier Owner's Manual

SECTION 1
BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAVALIER
TRANSAXLE
While reading this manual, you will nole many references 10 Ihe "transaxle."
The transaxle is a transmission and differential (axle) combined in a singl, e unit.
To avoid confusion, the word "transaxle" will be used throughout this manual
10 refer to bolh Ihe transmission and differenlial funclions.
DRIVER DAILY CHECKUST
Be sure you know how to use your vehicle and its equipment before operating
it
Before Entering the Vehicle
1. See that windows, mirrors and lights are clean and unobstructed.
2. If any lire does not look normal, check it with a pressure gage.
3.
Look for fluid leaks.
4.
Be
sure everything is properly stowed.
5.
Check the area behind the vehicle if you are about to back up.
_ _ Before Driving Off
1. Lock all doors.
2.
Adjust the seat and any movable head restraint
3. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
4. DO NOT allow anyone to ride where there
is
no seat
belt;
and
ALWAYS properly
fasten
the
seat belt.
5. Check that all the warning lights work as the key is turned to "Run" or
"Start"
6. Check all gages (including the fuel gage).
7. Release the parking brake (and make sure the " BRAKE" light turns .off).
See related topics in this manual or the Maintenance Schedule folder
H
problems are found.
STOWING THINGS IN (OR ON) THE VEHICLE
CAUTION: Put luggage or cargo In the trunk, or rea' area if postible. Cargo
weight,
whether In the trunk or rear area, should be located as
far
forward as possible. Cargo
weight on the
roof Shoukt be positioned .s evenly as possible.
Secure all
i1ems
in place
to help
keep them
-from being thrown about and
injuring
people during a
cot"-ion
or
sudden maneuver. Do
not
pile
luggage or cargo
higher than
the seetbaCks. Do
not place
anything on
the
filler panel, or any cargo cover between the rear
seat~.ck
and window.
GUARD AGAINST THEFT
Your
new
Cava~er
has many features to help prevent then of the vehicle, its
equipment, and contents. But these anti-then features depend upon you to
work.
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