Chevrolet 1993 Cavalier Owner's Manual

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How to Use this Manual Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an

Features & Controls Oil Warning Light (3.7~ v6 ENGINE) If you have a problem with your oil, this light may stay on after you start your en

Oil Pressure Gage (opTIoN) The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running.

Features & Controls Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and the engine is not

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With anti-lock, this light will go on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds.

..I Features & Controls I Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Lighf) A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission c

Check Gages light This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. If the light comes on and stays on while you are drivi

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Part 3 In this part you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your Chevrolet . Be sure to read ab

Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Climate Control System With this system, you can control the ventilation and heating in your vehicle. You

r Air Conditioning System (OPTION) The air conditioner and heater work best if you keep your windows closed while using them. Your vehicle also

These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan Power

Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Air Conditioning (CONX:) VENT Use on pleasant days when little heating or cooling is needed, to direct outside

i; . ... ..- -. . ,' $, Defogging Windows with Air Conditioning System Slide the lower lever to HOT. To defog the front windshield, set

Comfort Controls & Audio Systems r ?ear Window Defogger (cow.) Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window.

I Audio Systems The following pages describe the audio systems available for your Chevrolet, and how to get the best performance from them. Please

... Comfort Controls & Audio Systems AM/FM Stereo Radio The digital display indicates information on time or radio station frequency, the AM

To Preset Radio Stations: The four pushbuttons under the digital display can be used to preset up to 14 radio stations (seven AM and seven FM st

Comfort Controls & Audio Systems AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape PIayer (CONT.) TREBLE: Slide this lever up to ikrease treble, or down t

Up to three additional stations on each band may be preset by “pairing” pushbuttons: 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET, and within five

AM/FM Stereo Radio with Compact Disc Player The digital display indicates information on time or radio station frequency, the AM or FM radio b

Radio Controls SEEK: When you press the left side of this button, the radio automatically tunes to the next lower frequency on the band

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Comfort Controls & Audio Systems I AM.FM Stereo Radio with Compact Disc Player (CONT.) If the disc comes back out and/or Err appears on the disp

When Finished with the Compact Disc Player: If you turn the radio off, or turn off the ignition, the disc will stay in the player and start aga

Comfort Controls & Audio Systems CD Player Anti-Theft kature (CONT.) To Disable the Anti-Theft System: Enter your secret code by following thes

Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM Stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65

Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Care of Your Cassette Tape Player (CONT.) Clean your tape player with a wiping- action, non-abrasive cl

Part 4 Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions . We’ve also included many oth

Your Driving and the Road Road Signs The road signs you see everywhere are coded by color and shape. It's a good idea to know these codes so

LOW WORKERS FLAGGER SHOULDER AHEAD AHEAD Orange indicates road construction or maintenance. You’ll want to slow down when you see an orange

Your Driving and the Road 881 KEEP LEFT OR muHT TURN RIGHT THROUGH ONLY Shape of Road Signs (CONI) Rectangular (square or oblong) signs show speed l

REVERSIBLE LANE ON MULTILANE ROADWAY Many city roads and expressways, and even bridges, use reversible-lane traffic control during rush hou

. Here YOU’II find information about the seats in your Chevrolet and how to use your safety belts properly . You can also learn about so

Your Driving and the Road Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very impor

Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway

Your Driving and the Road Drunken Driving (CONI) The law in most U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In Canada the limit is

“I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A pe

Your Driving and the Road Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal

“Riding” your brakes can cause them to averheat to the point that they won’t work well. You might not be able to stop your vehicle in time to avoid

Your Driving and the Road Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Chevrolet has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent skidding. Thi

b~ W P’ I I ou can steer around the obstacle while raking hard. As you brake, your lmputer keeps receiving updates on thee1 speed and contro

..I Your Driving and the Road Disc Brake Wear lndicators (CONT) Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could sult in costly Some driving

Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear. If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop,

Seats & Safety Belts Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats- how to adjust them-and also about reclining seatbacks

..I Your Driving and the Road Steering Tips-Driving on Curves It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost cont

I I - Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a tr

Your Driving and the Road Off-Road Recovev (CONT.) pull entirely onto the shoulder and stop, then follow the same procedures. But if the right

If you suspect that the driver of the vehicle you want to pass isn’t aware of your presence, tap the horn a couple of times before passing. Do

Your Driving and the Road Loss of Control Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes,‘ steer

While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking (including engine braking by sh

Your Driving and the Road ‘I Night Wsion No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increas

A Few More Night Driving Suggestions Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean-inside and out. Glare at night is made m

Your Driving and the Road Driving in the Rain (CONT:) walking. Road spray can often be worse for vision than rain, especially if it comes from

Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if t

I 9u I lVlV A Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts c

Your Driving and the Road Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze Fog can occur with high humidity or heavy frost. It can be so mild that you can see t

something between you and moving vehicles-space, trees, telephone poles, a private driveway, anything that removes you from other traffic. zf v

Your Driving and the Road Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are

If you are moving from an outside to a center lane on a freeway having more than two lanes, make sure another vehicle isn’t about to move into the s

Your Driving and the Road Driving a Long Distance Although most long trips today are made on freeways, there are still many made on regular hi

On the Road Unless you are the only driver, it is good to share the driving task with others. Limit turns behind the wheel to about 100 miles (160 km

Your Driving and the Road mmm ‘I ”- . Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling te

As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There could be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. You may see highway signs

Your Driving and the Road i. Parking on HiNs (COM:) Parking Uphill If there is a curb, turn your wheels to the left if the curb is at the right sid

Torque Lock (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicl

... Seats & Safety Belts Mama/ 4- Way Adjustab/e Driver’s Seat (OPTION) There are two levers at the front of the seat. The left lever adjus

... Your Driving and the Road Driving on Snow or /ce Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good tract

If You’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicl

Your Driving and the Road lf bu're Caught in a Blind (CONT) Run your engine only as long as you must, This saves fuel. When you run the e

Towing a nailer Your Cavalier is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer.

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Part 5 Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flashers ... .164 Towing Your Chevrolet ...

Problems on the Road -<.' I X600! Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police k

Batteries can hurt you. They - b can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn They contain gas that can They contain enough electric

Problems on the Road Jump Starting (CONT:) 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t

Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight

If the seatback isn’t locked, it 4 L could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always pr

Problems on the Road Jump Starting (conrr.) 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery

12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch each other or any other metal. I

Problems on the Road bwing Your Chevrolet (CONI) To help avoid injury to you or lers: a Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. a

Towing from the Front- Vehicle Hook-Up Before hooking up to a tow truck, be sure to read all the information in Towing Your Chevrolet earlier

Problems on the Road Towing from the Front- Vehicle Hook-Up (CONT.) 2. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower

2-24 Model: All Models: NOTICE I men using.w~&l-lift equipment, towing over rough surfices can damage a vehicle. To help avoid this, install a tow

Problems on the Road 7 Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your Chevrclet's instrument panel. If your engin

If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. If you have an air conditioner, turn it 2. Turn o

Problems on the Road Engine Overheating (CONT.) The coolant level should be at or above FULL COLD. If it isn't, you may have a leak in the

The coolant level should be at or above FULL COLD. If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water

... Seats & Safety Belts Folding Rear Wagon Seats To add more cargo room, your rear seatback can be easily folded down. Be sure to che

Problems on the Road Engine Overheating (CONT.) How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank (or the Coolant Surge Tank): If you haven’t foun

A You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enou

Problems on the Road Engine Overheating (CONE) How to Add Coolant to the 2.2L LA Engine at the Radiator: . 1. You can remove the radiator pressu

4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to FULL COLD. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 6.

Problems on the Road Engine Overheating (CONT) 8. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. How to Add

3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mix, up to FULL COLD. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let

Problems on the Road Zf a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires prop

1 I Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they could be badly injured

Problems on the R Changing a Flat Tire (CONT:) 1 . Pull the carpeting from the floor of 2. Turn the center retainer nut on the the trunk or r

6. Remove the band around the jack. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack head a few inches. 7. Using the wheel wrench, remove the plastic

4 To Raise the Split Folding Rear Seat: 1. Push down on the edge of the seatback and pull up the filler panel. 2. Lift the seatback until i

Problems on the Road Changing a Flat Tire (CONT.) 8. Position the jack under the vehicle. Raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch

Ll X5076 Rust or dirt on the wheel, or \ on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel co

Problems on the Road Changing a Flat Tire (CONT) 14. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack complete

Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover and plastic cap nuts in the trunk or rear area

Problems on the Road Compact Spare Tire (CONT.) Don't use your compact spare on some other vehicle. And don't mix your compact spare or

If you let your tires spin at - high speed, they can explode and you or others could be injured. And, the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle

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Service & Appearance Care Service Your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to yo

If you try to do your own servic work without knowing enough abot it, your vehicle could be damaged. Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rate

Seats & Safety Belts Safety Belts: Z7iey’re For Everyone (Cant.) * Don’t let anyone ride where d they can’t wear a safety belt I properly. I

Service & Appearance Care Fuel (CONTI What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen, such as MTBE or alcohol? MTBE is “m

In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines. These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissio

Service & Appearance Care ..I F Filling Your lank I 4Knu l”’” I Gasoline vapor is highly - flammable. It bums violently, and that can cause ver

Checking Things Under the Hood The following sections tell you how to check fluids, lubricants and important parts underhood. Hood Release To

Service & Appearance Care Hood Release (CONI) Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in

d 56053 2.21 L4 Engine (CODE 4) When you open the hood, you’ll see: 1. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank 2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3. Automati

Service & Appearance Care ' 3.11 V6 Engine (CODE T) 1 When you open the hood, you'll see: 1. Coolant Surge Tank 2. Power Steering Flu

Engine Oil It’s a good idea to check your engine oil level every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be

Service & Appearance Care Engine Oil (CONT.) When to Add Oil: If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add some oil. But y

SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 1OW-30 if it's going to be 0&qu

u .. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. 1. For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), s

Service & Appearance Care When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true for you: Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km). It’s b

Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you change your own oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from the filter be

Service & Appearance Care 111 2.2L L4: Air Filter Replacement To check or replace the filter, remove the two wing nuts and lift the cover

Automaric Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change: A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is change

Service & Appearance Care Automatic Transaxle Fluid (CONT.) To Check the Fluid Level: Park your vehicle on a level place. Place the shift l

How to Add Fluid: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See the Index under Fluids & Lubrica

Service & Appearance Care Manual Transax/e Fluid (CONT.) How to Check: Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to

2. Push it back in all the way and remove it. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level. The fluid level must be between th

888 Service rance Care Hydraulic Clutch (CONTJ How to Check: The proper fluid should be added if the level is at or below the ADD mark on the

L Adding only plain water to - your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the pro

Seats & Safety Belts I e Why Safety Belts Work (CONI:) 4. Put someone on it. 6. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a

Service & Appearance Care I Adding Co01ant-2~2L L4 Engine (CONT.) A Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot

Radiator Pressure Cap , .. g.., ',!: Your radiator cap is a 15 psi I.,, ''.' (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and ,;:, must be tig

..I Service & Appearance Care Power Steering Fluid (CONT.) What to Add: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fl

Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level

Service & Appearance Care I’ A Brake Master Cylinder (CONT.) When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will c

genuine GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wr

Service & Appearance Care 1 Halogen Bulbs Headlight Bulb Replacement ~1 For the type of bulb, see the Index under Replacement Bulbs. Halogen bul

2. Pull out the bulb assembly. 3. Disconnect the bulb base from the socket by lifting the plastic locking tab. 4. Snap a new bulb into th

DDD Service & Appearance Care Tai//ight Bulb Replacement (CONr) 3. Press the bulb housing release lever and turn the housing turn counterclo

5. To remove the bulb, push the bulb in, and rotate it counterclockwise. 6. Reverse all steps to reassemble the taillight housing. Windshi

Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts- and the Answers Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m w

Service & Appearance Care Loading Your Vehicle (CONI:) the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, al

1-- - Things you= strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the trunk or rear area of your vehicle. In a

Service & Appearance Care lnflation-lire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door shows th

Tire hspection and Rotation I Use this rotation pattern. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressure as

Service & Appearance Care Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label.

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified

Service & Appearance Care Temperature-A, 8, C ~NTJ Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly in

A Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling o

Service & Appearance Care Tire Chains Appearance Care A Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if

Cleaning the Inside of Your Chevrolel Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl with a clean, damp cloth. Your

C b Its & Safety Belts rw Safety Belt Warning Light I When the key is turned to Run or Start, Wrn~~J$~ A 0 1’ a chime will come on for about

Service & Appearance Care Using &am-Type Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. Always clean a whole

Fabric Protection Your Chevrolet has upholstery that has been treated with ScotchgardTM Fabric Protector, a 3M product. Scotchgard” protect

Service & Appearance Care Cleaning Vinyl Just use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have

Glass Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco

... Service & Appearance Care Cleaning the Outside of Your Chevrolet (CONT) Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s fin

Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Chevrolet may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM

DDD Service & Appearance Care Weatherstrips These are places where glass or metal meets rubber. Silicone grease there will make them last l

Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly an

Service & Appearance Care WIN) Vehicle ldentification Number This is the legal identifier for your Chevrolet. It appears on a plate in the fron

Add-on Electrica i Equipment Don’t add anything electrical to your Chevrolet unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment

Vehicles First Sold in Canada Was your Chevrolet first sold, when new, in Canada? (If it was, a sticker on the driver’s door will say “conform

Service & Appearance Care Fuse Usage Fuse Rating (AMP.) INSTLPS 5 ECM 10 CIG 15 RADIO2 10 GAUGES 10 PK/TURN HTR-AIC WIPER F/P RADIO 1 CTSY WINDOW

Headlight Wiring The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the fuseblock. An electrical overload will cause the lights

Service & Appearance Care Capacities & Specifications Engine Crankcase ... 4.0 quarts When changing Jilter,

Refrigerant, Air Conditioning. ... See refrigerant charge label under hood. Not all air conditioning refrigerants are th

Service & Appearance Care Fluids & Lubricants ITEM APPLICATION Antifreeze Coolant ... Year-Round Antifreeze for (Ethylene G

Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE LIGHTS Back-UpLights ... Front Parking/Turn Signal Lights ... C

Service & Appearance Care Replacement Bulbs (CONT.) INSIDE LIGHTS Dome Light Dome/Reading Lights Wagon Rear Compartment and Base ...

Engine Specifications 2.2L L4 3.1L V6 VINEngineCode ... 4 T Type ... L4

Service & Appearance Care Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element 2.2L L4 . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC T

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Seats & Safety Belts Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt (CON 1) And you don't have to unbuckle when you get out. Just get into the vehicle. T

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I IMPORTANT KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED This part covers the maintenance required for your Chevrolet. Your vehi

Maintenance Schedule Introduction A Word About Maintenance We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condit

How This Part is Organized The remainder of this part is divided into five sections: Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services shows what t

Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using bur Maintenance Schedules This section tells you the maintenance services

Schedule I Is any one of these true for your vehicle? Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km). Most trips are less than 10 miles (16 km) when

Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) Schedule I Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is MAINLY driven under one

The services shown in this schedule up to 48,OOO miles (80 OOO km) are to be performed after 48,OOO miles at the same intervals. MILES (000) KI

Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) Schedule I/ Follow Schedule II ONLY if none of the driving conditions s

r The services shown in this schedule up to 45,000 miles (75 OOO km) are to be performed after 45,000 miles at the same intervals. I MILES (0

To unbuckle the automatic belt, just push the button on the buckle. To Reattach the Automatic Belt: 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat

Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (cont.) Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Below are explanations of t

ITEM NO. SERVICE ITEM NO. SERVICE 4 5 Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection*- Inspect the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and proper tens

Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) ITEM NO. SERVICE 10 Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*-Replace every 30,000

Section B: Owner Checks & Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help en

Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checks & Services (Cont.) At Least Twice a Year ... L CHECK I OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO Hydraulic Clutch i

CHECK OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO Interlock-BTSI (Automatic Transaxle Steering Column Lock When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move sudd

Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checks & Services (Cont.) At Least Once a Year (CONT:) CHECK OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO ~~ Parking Brake and A

Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for

Maintenance Schedule Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specifica

I USAGE FUIID/LUBRICANT Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. l2345l20), synthetic SAE SW-30 engine oil or silicone

Seats & Safety Belts Automatic lapshoulder Belt (CONr.) Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION I A You

Maintenance Schedule Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants (Conr.) USAGE Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and Spring b. Release Pawl Anchor

Section E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, I or Schedule I1 maintenance charts which corresp

Maintenance Schedule Section E: Maintenance Record (Cont.) DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 280

Part 8 Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance . This part also tells you how to obtain service publications a

Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfacion Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Chevrolet. Nor

We encourage you to call the toll-free number listed previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to

Customer Assistance Information GM Parficipation In Better Business Bureau MediationArbitmtion Program* Our experience has shown that the Custom

decision is rendered '(or 47 days if you did not first contact your dealer or Chevrolet) . We encourage you to use this program before or

Customer Assistance Information Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect

Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program To enhance Chevrolet's strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce

- Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be ser

Customer Assistance Information 4 Service Publicatz'ons Information on how to obtain Product Service Publications and Indexes as described

Individual PSP’S If you don’t want to buy all the PSP’s issued by Chevrolet for all car or truck models in the model year, you can buy i

Customer Assistance Information How You Can Get an Index (CONT.) Cut out the ordering form, fill it out, and mail it in. We will then se

1993 CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of pur vehicle can b

I TOTAL MATERIAL NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention

Index Adding Brake Fluid ... .222. 252 Electrical Equipment ... 247 Engine Coolant ... .217. 250. 252 Engine Oil ... .206.

Capacities & Specifications ... 250 Carbon Monoxide in Cassette Tape Player Center Console Ashtray ... 87 Center Passenger Posi

Daytime Running Lights ... -80 Dead Battery: What to Do ... 164 Defects. Safety (see Safety Defects) Defensive Driving ...

I993 Owner’s Manual 0 Chevrolet Cavalier Table of Contents Printed in USA introduction How to Use this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Part I Sea

Seats & Safety Belts Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unb

Flash-to-Pass ... 81 Flat Tire ... 184 Flooded Engine ... 58 Fluid Brake ... .221. 2

Identification Number. Vehicle ... .56. 246 Idling Your Engine ... .68. 71 Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ... 192 If You're

Index Manual Adjust ... 85 Manual Remote Control ... 86 Mountain Driving ... 154 New Vehicle Break-In Requirements ..

Rocking Your Vehicle ... 193 Stuck. If You Are ... 192 Roof Luggage Carrier ... 91 Rotation. Tire ...

Index Steering In Emergencies ... 139 Off-Road Recovery ... 139 Tips ... 138 Steering Wheel. Tilt ...

Vehicle Damage Warnings ... 7 Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Loading ... .91. 227 Vehicle Storage ... 223 Vehi

Service Station Information wmusme\a wasner Iswu - See Page 220 Battery / The Delco Freedom@ battery needs no water. See Page 223 Transaxle Fluid

WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE H CHEVROLET

Ib If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. If the belt is not long enough,

..I Seats & Safety Belts ?ear Seat Outside Passenger Dositions (CONT.) The safety belt locks if there's a sudden 'top or a cras

There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. You will find them tucked in between the seat back and the interior bod

Seats & Safety Belts f- Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Aduits (CONr.) 4. Buckle the belt around the child, and

To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt

Seats & Safety Belts r A i Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infint restraint. The instructions for the restr

Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, o

Seats & Safety Belts ..I Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed,

, ... ’. . 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the 5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the release button faces upward or shoulder belt while you

important Notes About this Manual Please keep this manual in your Chevrolet, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road.

Seats & Safety Belts ..I I I Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position When you secure a child restraint in a cente

7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If the child restraint isn’t secure, turn the latch

Seats & Safety Belts Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat (CONT.) yr/ infantkhild seat attaching hardware in another vehicle

. .. . .. ... ... . ,.. . ,.. . ... 3. Put the belt's special latch plate into the vehicle's safety belt buckle. 4. You can make the

Seats & Safety Belts Securing a Child Restraint in the 7ight Front Seat (CONX:) 9. To make it tight, pull the belt while you push down on t

X20 Lar,,r Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's safety belts. If you have the choice, a child shoul

Seats & Safety Belts larger Children (CONT.) Q: What if a child is wearing a lap- shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the

Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder syste

Notes

.. .; . I Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Chevrolet. and information on starting. shifting and braking

I ’ , .: 1 .> w The dynumic William C “Billy ’’ Durant shlfted gearsfram muking carriages to making cars, forming half the team that gave birth

Features & Controls Keys vehicle-with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. T

Door Lock A~ Unlocked doors can be - dangerous. Passengers-especially children- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the

Power Door Locks You can lock or unlock all doors of your vehicle from the driver or passenger door lock switch. On 4-door models, the switch

I .. Trunk lock To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key and turn it. Remote Trunk Release (OPTION) Pull upward on the remote relea

Features & Controls To &dock the liftgate from the outside, insert the door key and turn it clockwise. Then lift up the bottom of the liftgat

Theft Glove Box Lock (RS AND 2-24 MODELS) Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open, pinch the handle, Vehicle theft is big bus

Features & Controls . . ,. . . ... . Convenience Net (OPTION) Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it just inside the back wal

Ignition Switch With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions: Accessory: An “on” position in

Features & Contr Key Release Button (CONT.) On manual transaxle vehicles, - udng the key ta Lock will lock the shMg column and result in a loss of

Automatic Transaxle 1. Move your shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). Your engine won’t start in any other position-that’s a safety feature

:re; dl In Januu y 1942, Chevrolet fictorics k were convirted to militaty production in an all-out @ort to achieve victory in Europe and the

Features & Controls 60th Transaxles (CONI) 4. If your engine won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gas

Engine Block Heater (OPTION) In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine block heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better

Features & Controls rn Shifting the Automatic Transaxle Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the console between the se

Ensure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) range before starting the engine. Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to

Features & Controls Neutral (CONT:) Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) while your engine is --racing” (running at high speed) is danger

Don’t drive in 2 (Second Gear) fo more than 5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. U! D as much as pos

Features & Controls 1 Shifting the 5-Speed Manual Transude There are seven different positions: N Neutral 1 First Gear 2 Second Gear 3 Third

r Shift to R (Reverse) only afte vehicle is stopped. Shifting to R (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving could damage your transaxle. Also,

Features & Controls ShiiT Speeds (COPIT.) If you skip more than one 4 1 gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. And

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 relea

The 1957 Chevy started a romance with the American public-and was powered by an available fuel-injected V8. 60's automotive excitement in

Features & Controls Shifting Into P (Park) (CONTI 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. A 2. Mo

If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in P (Park) and your parking brake is firmly set

Features & Controls Parking Your Vehicle (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual transaxle in R (Reverse) and

Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (AuToMATIc TRANSAXLE) It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here a

Features & Controls I Power Windows (opTIoN) With power windows, switches on the center console control each of the windows when the ign

Tilt Steering Wheel (OPTION) A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to th

Features & Controls Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator (CONI) To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arr

To Set Cruise Control 1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. If you leave your cruise control switch ON when I I you're not using cruise

Features & Controls ‘0 Resume a Set Speed (CONT.) I A If you hold the switch at RIA longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep goin

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

How to Use this Manual Using Your 1993 Chevrolet Owner's Manual Many people read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they

Features & Controls To Get Out of Cruise Control There are several ways to turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedal, or

Turn the band marked -'o- to ED to turn on: ' I' - Headlights Parking Lights Side Marker Lights Taillights License Plate Lights Tu

Features & Controls Daytime Running Lights (DRL) hdicator Light (CANADA ONLY) If your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada, you wi

?;. I I ..q Headlight High-Low Beam Changer To change the headlights from low beam to high or high to low, pull the turn signal lever all t

Features & Controls ... Dome Light To turn on the dome light, move the lever all the way up. In the DOOR position the illuminated entry/e

L Windshield Wipers 1 You control the windshield wipers by moving the stalk with the wiper symbol 1 , Damaged wiper blades may on it up or down.

Features & Controls Windshield Washer Standard Wipers: To spray washer fluid on the windshield, pull the stalk with the wiper symbol on it t

Inside Manual DayINight Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you, move the lever toward you to the night position. Convex Outsjde

Features & Controls il Remote Contra/ Mirror Sun Visors The driver side outside mirror should be To block out glare, you can swing down adju

Cup Holder To use the cup holder, slide it out from the dash. Use the right side for larger containers. 3 Ashtrays and Lighter To open the center co

I Satiety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use yellow and the word CAUTION to tell you about t

I, Sunroof (omoN) The sunroof includes a glass panel that opens for ventilation and is completely removable, and an air deflector that assures

. . . .. ... 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 t

Features & Controls 90 030 Sunroof (CONT.) 2. Push forward on the rear edge of the glass while lowering the panel. Do not force a hinge if it

CJ2081 I Roof Luggage Carrier (WAGON, OPTION) If you have the optional luggage carrier, you can load things on top of your vehicle. The lugg

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The lnstrument Panel- Your information System Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll

Features & Controls STANDARD CLUSTER Instrument Panel Clusters Your Chevrolet is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters, which

OPTIONAL CLUSTER 52143 If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, then it must be. But if it can’t, then it’s

Features & Controls Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This section describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle.

The gage moves a little when you turn The gage doesn’t go back to E when For your fuel tank capacity, see Service Station Information on the