Table Of Contents - Chevrolet 1998 Cavalier Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Supplement: Instrument Panel Fuse Block7
Engine Compartment Fuse Block10
How To Use This Manual16
Vehicle Symbols18
Seats And Restraint Systems19
Table Of Contents19
Manual Front Seats20
Seats And Seat Controls20
Manual Lumbar Support21
Reclining Front Seatbacks22
Head Restraints23
Seatback Latches (2-Door Models)23
Easy Entry Seat24
Rear Seats Folding25
Safety Belts: They're For Everyone26
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About30
Safety Belts--And The Answers30
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly31
Driver's Restraint System32
Lap-Shoulder Belt32
Driver Position32
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4-Door Models)35
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy40
Right Front Passenger Position41
Supplemental Restraint Systems (Srs)41
How The Air Bag System Works43
When Should An Air Bag Inflate44
What Makes An Air Bag Inflate45
How Does An Air Bag Restrain45
What Will You See After An Air Bag Inflates45
Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle47
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions48
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults51
Center Passenger Position54
Lap Belt54
Smaller Children And Babies55
Child Restraints58
Where To Put The Restraint62
Top Strap63
Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position64
Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Rear Seat Position66
Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position68
Larger Children70
Safety Belt Extender73
Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash73
Checking Your Restraint Systems73
Features And Controls77
Keys78
Door Locks80
Power Door Locks81
Rear Door Security Lock (4-Door Models)81
Leaving Your Vehicle82
Keyless Entry System82
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation84
Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle84
Battery Replacement (Transmitter)85
Trunk86
Synchronization (Transmitter)86
Remote Trunk Release87
Key In The Ignition87
Parking Lots88
Passlock88
New Vehicle "Break-In"89
Ignition Positions89
Starting Your Vehicle91
Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle)91
Automatic Transaxle91
Manual Transaxle91
Starting Your 2.2 Liter Engine92
Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine93
Engine Coolant Heater94
Automatic Transaxle Operation95
Park (P)96
Reverse (R)97
Neutral (N)97
Forward Gears (3-Speed)98
Drive (D)98
Second (2)98
First (1)98
Forward Gears (4-Speed)99
Automatic Overdrive (D)99
Third (3)99
Manual Transaxle Operation100
Shift Speeds101
Parking Brake102
Up Shift Light (Manual Transaxle)102
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only)103
Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running104
Shifting Out Of Park (P)105
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Models Only)105
Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle)105
Parking Over Things That Burn106
Engine Exhaust106
Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle)107
Power Windows108
Horn108
Lockout Switch (Windows)108
Tilt Wheel109
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever109
Turn Signal And Lane Change Indicator110
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer110
Flash-To-Pass110
Windshield Wipers111
Windshield Washer112
Cruise Control112
Setting Cruise Control113
Resuming A Set Speed114
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control114
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control114
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control115
Using Cruise Control On Hills115
Ending Cruise Control115
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory115
Exterior Lamp116
Parking Lamps116
Headlamps116
Daytime Running Lamps116
Fog Lamps118
Interior Lamps119
Illuminated Entry119
Instrument Panel Intensity Control119
Front Reading Lamps120
Map Lamps120
Battery Saver120
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror121
Manual Remote Control Mirror121
Power Remote Control Mirrors122
Convex Outside Mirror122
Storage Compartments123
Center Console Storage Area123
Center Console Cupholders123
Convenience Net123
Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter124
Sun Visors124
Sunroof125
Convertible Top125
Installing The Boot127
Removing The Boot130
Raising The Convertible Top132
Lowering The Top Manually133
Raising The Top Manually133
Instrument Panel136
Instrument Panel Clusters138
Speedometer And Odometer140
Trip Odometer140
Tachometer141
Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators141
Safety Belt Reminder Light142
Air Bag Readiness Light142
Brake System Warning Light143
Charging System Light143
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light144
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light145
Enhanced Traction System Active Light146
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage146
Low Coolant Warning Light147
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)147
Oil Pressure Light150
Passlock Warning Light151
Up Shift Light151
Check Gages Light152
Fuel Gage152
Comfort Controls And Audio Systems155
Standard Climate Control System156
Fan Knob156
Temperature Knob156
Mode Knob156
Comfort Controls156
Climate Control System With Air Conditioning157
Compressor Button (Air Conditioning)158
Air Conditioning (If Equipped)158
Heating159
Ventilation System159
Defogging And Defrosting160
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)160
Audio Systems161
Am-Fm Stereo161
Setting The Clock For Systems With Automatic Tone Control161
Playing The Radio161
Finding A Station162
Setting The Tone162
Adjusting The Speakers163
Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player And163
Playing A Cassette Tape164
Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player And Automatic Tone Control165
Cd Adapter Kits165
And Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)165
Am-Fm Stereo With Compact Disc Player And Automatic Tone Control170
Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)174
Unlocking The Theft-Deterrent Feature After A Power Loss175
Disabling The Theft-Deterrent Feature175
Understanding Radio Reception176
Tips About Your Audio System176
Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player177
Care Of Your Compact Disc Player178
Fixed Mast Antenna178
Your Driving And The Road181
Defensive Driving 4-2182
Drunken Driving183
Control Of A Vehicle185
Braking186
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)187
Enhanced Traction System188
Using Anti-Lock188
Power Steering190
Braking In Emergencies190
Driving On Curves190
Steering In Emergencies191
Passing192
Off-Road Recovery 4-3192
Loss Of Control194
Skidding194
Driving At Night195
Night Vision195
Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads196
Hydroplaning198
Driving Through Deep Standing Water198
Other Rainy Weather Tips198
City Driving199
Freeway Driving200
Before Leaving On A Long Trip201
Highway Hypnosis202
Hill And Mountain Roads202
Winter Driving204
Driving On Snow Or Ice205
If You're Caught In A Blizzard206
Recreational Vehicle Towing208
Towing Your Vehicle From The Front (With A Dolly)208
Towing Your Vehicle From The Front (Without A Dolly)209
Towing Your Vehicle From The Rear210
Loading Your Vehicle211
Towing A Trailer213
Weight Of The Trailer214
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue215
Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires216
Hitches216
Safety Chains216
Trailer Brakes216
Backing Up (Towing)217
Following Distance (Towing)217
Passing (Towing)217
Making Turns (Towing)217
Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer218
Driving On Grades218
Parking On Hills219
Maintenance When Trailer Towing220
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing220
Towing A Trailer (Except Models W/ 2.4L Engine And 4-Speed Transaxle)220
Automatic Transaxle)220
Problems On The Road223
Hazard Warning Flashers224
Other Warning Devices225
Jump Starting225
Towing Your Vehicle230
Front Towing232
Rear Towing234
Engine Overheating236
If Steam Is Coming From Your Vehicle236
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Vehicle237
Cooling System238
How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank240
If A Tire Goes Flat245
Changing A Flat Tire245
Removing The Spare Tire And Tools246
Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire248
Storing The Flat Tire And Tools253
Storing The Spare Tire And Tools254
Compact Spare Tire255
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow256
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out256
Service And Appearance Care259
Doing Your Own Service Work260
Fuel261
Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle261
Filling Your Tank263
Filling A Portable Fuel Container265
Checking Things Under The Hood266
Hood Release266
Engine Compartment View And Parts Identification268
Engine Oil270
Checking Engine Oil271
When To Add Engine Oil271
What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use272
When To Change Engine Oil274
What To Do With Used Oil274
Air Cleaner275
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Three-Speed Only) Check And Change276
How To Add Transaxle Fluid278
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Four-Speed Only)279
Hydraulic Clutch282
Engine Coolant283
Checking Coolant285
Surge Tank Pressure Cap286
Thermostat286
Adding Coolant286
Power Steering Fluid Check287
Windshield Washer Fluid288
Brakes289
Brake Fluid289
Brake Wear291
Brake Pedal Travel292
Brake Adjustment292
Replacing Brake System Parts292
Bulb Replacement293
Battery293
Halogen Bulbs293
Headlamps Bulb Replacement294
Taillamps And Rear Turn Signal Lamps295
Back-Up Lamps296
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Models Without A Spoiler)296
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Models With A Spoiler)297
Interior Lamps Bulb Replacement297
Dome Lamp297
Tires298
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement298
Inflation - Tire Pressure299
Tire Inspection And Rotation300
When It's Time For New Tires301
Buying New Tires302
Uniform Tire Quality Grading303
Treadwear303
Traction - A, B, C303
Temperature - A, B, C303
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance304
Wheel Replacement304
Tire Chains305
Used Replacement Wheels305
Appearance Care306
Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle307
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner On Fabric307
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems308
Fabric Protection308
Cleaning Vinyl308
Cleaning The Top Of The Instrument Panel308
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components309
Care Of Safety Belts309
Cleaning Glass Surfaces309
Cleaning The Outside Of The Windhshield And Wiper Blades309
Weatherstrips310
Washing Your Vehicle310
Finish Care310
Cleaning Your Convertible Top311
Cleaning Aluminium Wheels312
Cleaning Tires312
Sheet Metal Damage313
Finish Damage313
Underbody Maintenance313
Chemical Paint Spotting313
Appearance Care Materials Chart314
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)315
Engine Identification315
Service Parts Identification Label315
Electrical System316
Add-On Electrical Equipment316
Windshield Wiper Fuse316
Power Windows And Other Power Options316
Fuses And Circuit Breakers317
Instrument Panel Fuse Block317
Engine Compartment Fuse Block Diagram320
Capacities And Specifications321
Replacement Bulbs List321
Maintenance Schedule327
Introduction328
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services330
Short Trip/City Definition331
Short Trip/City Intervals331
Long Trip/Highway Definition332
Long Trip/Highway Intervals332
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule333
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule347
Checks At Each Fuel Fill356
Part B: Owner Checks And Services356
Checks At Least Twice A Year357
Checks At Least Once A Year358
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections361
Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants363
Part E: Maintenance Record365
Customer Assistance Information369
Customer Satisfaction Procedure370
Customer Assistance For Text Telephone372
Canadian Roadside Assistance375
Courtesy Transportation376
Warranty Information378
Reporting Safety Defects To The United378
Reporting Safety Defects To The378
Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors379
Ordering Service And Owner Publications379
Index383
Replacement Bulbs395