Chevrolet 1998 Cavalier Owner's Manual

Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment. Lift off the cover to

FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep sno

Here’s how to operate your transaxle: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch

Up Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) I SHIFT 1 If you have a manual transaxle, you have an SHIFT light. This light will show you when to shift t

To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parhng brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system wa

2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position like this: Hold in the button on the lever, and push the lever all the way toward the fron

Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehi

Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can't see or sm

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,

Windows On a vehicle with manual windows, use the window crank to open and close each window. Power Windows (If Equipped) The driver’s window switch

Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) lhrn SignaVMultifunction Lever .. :. . . ..._. .. A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before yo

0 The 1998 CheT ~ - :et Cavalier Owner’s Manual 1-1 2- 1 3-1 4- 1 5-1 6- 1 7-1 8- 1 9-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to u

lhrn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you

Windshield Wipers A 1 You control the windshield wipers by moving the stalk with the windshield wiper symbol on it up or down. For a single wiper

Windshield Washer To wash your windshield, pull the stalk with the wiper symbol on it toward you one time. When you release the stalk, the washe

Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traff

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake or clutch pedal. This, of cours

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the ped

Exterior Lamps The band on the turn signal/multifunction lever controls your vehicle’s lamps. Parking Lamps PC This position will turn on the followi

The DRL system will make your high-beam headlamps come on at reduced brightness in daylight when: 0 The ignition is on with the engine running, The

Fog Lamps (If Equipped) Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The switch for your fog lamps is next to the instrument p

Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by turning the dial up or down. Turn the dial

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Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped) . ... These lamps are located on the rearview mirror. Turn each one on and off by pressing its switch. Map Lamps

Mirrors Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror Manual Remote Control Mirror To reduce glare from lamps behind you, move the lever toward you to the night

Power Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped) The mirror control is located on the driver’s door. Rotate the control to the right or to t

Storage Compartments Center Console Storage Area To open the center console, pull the lift lever up and the lid back. To close the center consol

Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter To use the lighter, just push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back out by itself. I NOTIC

Sunroof (If Equipped) Press and release the rear of the switch and the glass panel will open to the vent position. Open the sunshade b

Lowering Your Convertible Top 1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to PARK (P) or your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). 2. Turn

6. Rotate the latch handle up to the locked position. Installing the Boot 1. From inside the vehicle, pull the tab on the rear seat t

3. Install the boot side cover by inserting the tab (A) on the underside of the cover into the slot (B) at the top of the quarter trim

5. Pull the boot center cover from behind the rear seatback and place it over the inner sides of the boot side covers and the lowered top. 6. Go to th

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Removing the Boot 1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to PARK (P) or your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). 2. Open the t

5. Unsnap both boot side cover snaps (E and F) from the side of the quarter trim panel. 6. Lift the side cover eyelet (C) at the rear

Raising the Convertible Top 1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to PARK (P) or your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). 2. Tur

Lowering the Top Manually NOTICE: Do not attempt to lower the top manually as damage to the vehicle will occur. If the top fails to rai

4. 5. 6. 7. Press the bypass switch down to the EMERGENCY OVERRIDE position. The switch is located under the shelf panel on the driver’s side

9. Pull down on the top and rotate the latch handle up to lock the convertible top. Be sure the top is latched securely on both si

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Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how muc

Instrument Panel Clusters Standard Cluster Your vehicle is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters, which include indicator warning li

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iv In 1932 Chevrolet introduced the Synchro-Mesh transmission and ofSered a host of accessories -- including such niceties as a clock! The legacy of

Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odome

I’achometer (If Equipped) The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). I NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with

Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten t

Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, and the engine is not running, as a c

Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light o

Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (If Equipped) ETS OFF With the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this warning light should come on briefly a

Enhanced Traction System Active Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage When your Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin, this l

Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comes on and stays on, your system is low on coolant and the engine may overheat. See “Engine Cool

This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the ligh

If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put f

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Oil Pressure Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you

Passlock Warning Light THEFT SYSTEM This light will come on when you turn the key toward the START position. If the light flashes, the Passlock

Check Gages Light This light will come on CHECK GAGES brieflywhen you are starting the engine. If the light comes on and stays on while y

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0 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems of

Comfort Controls Fan Knob This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. The optional climate control system with air co

0 +’ FLOOR: This setting sends most of the air through the ducts near the floor. The rest comes out of the defroster and side window ve

-0 /J VENT This setting brings in outside air and directs it through the instrument panel. +fl BI-LEVEL: This setting brings in outside air and direct

Heating On cold days, use FLOOR with the temperature knob all the way in the red area. The system will bring in outside air, heat it and

How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will

Defogging and Defrosting Your system has two settings for clearing the front and side windows. To defrost the windows quickly, use DEFROS

Audio Systems Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the

Finding a Station AM-FM: Press the lower knob to switch between AM and FM. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn the lower knob to

Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position

In addition to the four stations already set, up to three more stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining butt

REV: Press the SEEK arrow pointing to the left and the tape will reverse rapidly until you press this button again lightly. FWD: Press

RECALL: Press this button to recall the station being played. If you press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will show for a few seconds.

P.SCAN: Press this button to listen to each of your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons for a few seconds. The radio will scan th

Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer

REV (4): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last-selected sta

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also. in this book you will find these notices: 1 NOTICE: I I These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In

AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player SCX Your system has a feature called and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) Speed-Compensated-Volume (SC

SCAN: Press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds, and SCAN will appear on the display. Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio w

AUTO TONE: This feature allows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for country/western, classical, news, rock, pop and

RDM (2): Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RANDOM will show on the display. Press RDM again to tur

Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped) THEFTLOCK' is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to dis

Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps

Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause st

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism

3. Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for five seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds. 4. Insert the scrubbing action clea

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Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: POSSIBLE A C

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a Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather condi

1 Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your

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

It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hou

right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even

Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s perception time. Th

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. wn

The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available t

LOW TRAC This light will come on when your Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin. See “Enhanced Traction System Active Light” in

0 s ction 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Chewolet and how to use your safety belts properly. Yo

Braking in Emergencies With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the

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

Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder whle you’re driving. y// edg

0 0 0 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely re

Loss of Control Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t ha

Driving at Night A Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol

You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark.

The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road sig

Driving Through Deep Standing Water i Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one sid

City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers

Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them -- and also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Manual

Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But

The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for an

Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highwa

If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and mo

Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: 0 Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplie

Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is

Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lo

0 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. 0 Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you

Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That

3. Open the fuse panel on the driver’s side of the instrument panel. Remove the fuse labeled CLSPCM. This will keep your battery from draining while t

1 If your vehicle is not equipped with easy entry seats, your passenger seat adjuster looks like this. Slide the lever under the passenger's sea

3. Turn me ignition key to OFF to unlock the 4. Shift your transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). 5. Release the parking brake. When you are finished towing, make

Loading Your Vehicle TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT. FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACIT

A CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can bre

Towing a Trailer (Models with 2.4L Engine and 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle) I-- If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly, you c

If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 There are many different laws, including spee

In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7 Weight of the

Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these nu

trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself.

Wrn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check with y

Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could s

Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat and move the seatback to where you want it. Release t

Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule f

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0 Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-8 5-14 Hazard Warning Flash

Hazard Warning Flashers L Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn s

Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump S

2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it

I A CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode, People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded, Use

7. Remove the red plastic cap, and connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remo

10. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection i

Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job wh

Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a Chevrolet dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. They can provide the right equipment and know

A CAUTION: To help avoid injury to you or others: 0 Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is 0 Never tow faster than safe or posted spee

Front Towing Before hooking up to a tow truck, be sure to read all the information in “Towing Your Vehicle” earlier in this section. Attach T-ho

NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or fascidfog lamp damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping

Rear Towing NOTICE: Towing dolly required under front wheels when equipped with automatic transaxle or damage will occur. Before hooking up

NOTICE: Do not tow your vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground or your transaxle can be damaged. Do not tow with sling-type e

Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a low coolant warning light on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See “Engin

If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Some

Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: 2.2L Engine A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. El

An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and

When you return the seatback to its original position, make sure the seatb,ack is locked. The latch must be down for the seat to work properly. If

If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine cooling fan is running. If the engine is overheat

1 Adding only plain wirccr to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper co

NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. So use the recommended coolan-. r-- - You c

2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, up to the FULL COLD mark.

4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting ho

If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires

I The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need

4 Turn the wing bolt to the ' left and remove it. Then lift off the adapter and remove the spare tire. I I Remove the jack and wheel wrench from

Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Using the wheel wrench, remove the plastic nut ,. - -. caps (if equipped). 2. On some mod

18” (46cm) 18‘ (46cm) 3. Near each wheel well is a notch in the frame which the jack head fits in. The front notch is 9 inches (23 cm) back from the f

Rear Seats Folding the Rear Seat I To open the fold-down rear seat, pull forward on the seat tab. To close the seat, push the seatback up to its origi

4. Raise the vehicle by rotating the jack handle to the right. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for t

7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Rust or dirt on the wtd, or on thc ," ;o which it is fastene

9. Lower the vehicle by rotating the jack handle to the left. Lower the jack completely. 10. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross

Store the wheel cover and wheel nut caps in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. I NOTICE: Wheel covers won’t

Storing the Spare Tire and Tools Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause in

Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the

If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast. The meth

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0 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care I Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with servi

Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do

Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service

Fuel You can be injureu and pur vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be su

If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to o

Fuels in Foreign Countries Filli~ : Your Tank If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel ma

If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fue

When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagn

Zhecking Things Under the Hood A CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep

Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift the secondary hood release handle. To make sure that the secondary hood release handle works

2.2L Engine (Code 4) When you open the hood, you'll see: A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C. Engine Oil Fill CapDipstick

2.4L Engine (Code T) When you open the hood, you'll see: A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Engine Oil Fill Cap C. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Power Stee

In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash,

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

Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again. keeping the

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol indicates that

I RECOMMENDED SAE UlSCOSlTV GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST I SAL VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EX

Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Your dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine

Air Cleaner I The air cleaner is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment near the battery. To check or replace the filter, remove the s

Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the e

How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Chevrolet dealership Service Department. If

Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. If you have a three speed automatic transaxle, the handle on the transaxle dipstick

1. Pull out the dipstick. Automatic Transaxle Fluid 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the (Four-Speed Only) dipstick hole t

Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-10

If you do nor use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing. NOTICE: We recommend you use only

Then, follow these steps: 1. The manual transaxle dipstick is located below the brake master cylinder, near the rear of the transaxle case.

How to Add Fluid Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fl

How to Check You do not need to check the fluid level unless you suspect a clutch problem. To check the fluid level, take the cap off. If the

What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL@ coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use

Checking Coolant The surge tank is located on the passenger’s side of the engine compartment. A CAUTION: Thrning the surge tank pressure cap

Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. I’ Y

Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect ther

Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you wil

Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake flui

The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ... 1-11

What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme 11 @ (GM Part No. 12377967). Use new brake

Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pit

Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal tra

Contact your dealer to learn how to pf6pai-e ycru‘Pvehicle for longer storage periods. Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent Fea

Front Exterior Headlamps For the type of bulb to use, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. To replace one of your headlamp bulbs, do the following

3. Disconnect the bulb base from me socket by lifting 4. Snap a new bulb into the socket. 5. Replace the bulb assembly by reversing Steps 1 thr

Back-up Lamps 1. Open the trunk lid and locate the back-up lamp 2. Gently remove the bulb from the socket by turning it assembly on the trunk lid. co

Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Models With a Spoiler) If you have a two-door coupe, the CHMSL is located on the spoiler. To change the bulb

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have quest

___ JTION: ( ontin 0 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact -- such as when you hit a pothole. Keep ti

or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your stronges

When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). The purpose

After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Mak

0 The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. 0 The tire has a bump, bulge or split. 0 The tire has a punctur

Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Saf

Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, unde

NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumpe

NOTICE: (Continued) If you have other tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains tha

Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic and paint

Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine a

Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect

Q.’ If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’r

Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean

NOTICE: Cleaning Your Convertible Top Your convertible top should be cleaned often. If you use an automatic vehicle wash, use one with wate

To protect the convertible top: 0 After you wash the vehicle, make sure the top is completely dry before you lower it. Don’t get any

Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion

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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) SAMPLE4UXWM072675 bd This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front c

Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first.

Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit break

Fuse TRN-BL FA'-INJ RR DFOG CLUSTER Usage Exterior Lamps, Back-up Lamps Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors Rear Window Defogger Instrument Cluster, Anti-

Fuse RADIO ALARM CRUISE STOP/HAZ CIG INST LP PCM/IGN L HDLP Usage Radio, Remote Keyless Entry Alarm Module - Interior Lamps, Warning Chimes Cru

Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it prop

Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. Lift off the cover to

Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE LAMPS BULB Back-up Lamps ... 3057 Front ParkingRurn Signal Lamps BaseModel ...

Refrigerant (R=134a), Air Conditioning ... See refrigerant charge label under hood. Fuel Tank ... 15.2 gallons (57.5

2.2L Engine Specifications VIN Engine Code ... 4 Type ... L4 Horsepower ...

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0 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safet

L IMPORTANT. KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER .EVEL AND CHANGE RECOMMENDED Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehic

How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services’’ shows what to have

I If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt. Pull up on the latch p

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good

Maintenance Schedule -G/City Definition Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:

Maintenance Schedule 1 Long Trip/Highway Definition Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short TripKity

Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,0

1 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An E

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and a

Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emis

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Rep

Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Em

miTrip/City Maintenance Schedule I 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 17 Rotate tires. See “Tire Ins

The lap part of the belt should be worn low an n the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this appues force to the strong pelvic bones. And y

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Re

I Short IYiplCity Maintenance Schedule I 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0 L

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).

Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule IO0,OOO Miles (I66 000 km) 0 Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.4L Code T engine). 0 Replace spark plugs.

I Lung Trip/Highway Maintenance achedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100

Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

1 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and addi

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (&Door Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right f

Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0

Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. lf

Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index

Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Lu

Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) 0 Replace air cleaner filter. 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for

Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 1 I 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0 0 Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.4L Code T engine). An Emission Contr

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

At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retracto

At Least Once a Year Star1 Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. Body Lu

Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check (Automatic Transaxle) r A CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move su

Q.’ What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too m

Parking Brake and Automatic Wansaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check ' A CACmr3N: When you are doing this cxk, your vehicle could begin to mov

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

Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc

Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained

USAGE Manual Transaxle Shift Linkage Clutch Linkage Pivot Points Chassis Lubrication Windshield Washer Solvent FLUIDLUBRICANT Chassis Lubricant (

Part E: Maintenance Record Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on After the sch

Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-40

Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-41

Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ~ I 7-42

Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also te

What’s wrong with this? I L I 1 I I I I I 1 A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. .- - - - r-cA=-T: ‘A - You can be seriously injured if your

Customer Satisfaction Procedure r- Chevrolet dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any conce

STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further hel

For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: 0 0 a a a Your nam

Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Progr To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce t

ROADSIDE Courtesy R*l Care PROVIDES: Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined previously) Plus: FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest de

For complete program details, see your Chevrolet dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure. The Roadside Assistance Center

Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet offers Courtesy Transportation for customers needing warranty service. Courtesy Transportation will be off

GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Canadian o

We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The B

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you

e: What's wrong with this? I A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. A CAUTION: You

1998 CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle

. .. Owner’s Manual Without Potlfolio 1998 $1 0.00 . ..

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0 Section 9 Index Adapter Kit. CD ... 3- 15 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ... 6-3 AirBag ...

Brake Adjustment ... 6-34 Fluid ... 6-31 Master Cylinder ...

Inside of Your Vehicle ... 6-49 Instrument Panel ... 6-50 Interior Plastic Components ...

Door Locks ... 2-4 Drive. Automatic Transaxle ... 2-22 Driver Position ...

Filling a Portable Fuel Container ... 6-7 Filling Your Tank ... 6-5 Filter. Air ...

Ignition Positions ... 2- 13 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check ... 7-33 Illuminated Entry ...

Low Coolant Warning ... 2-71 Oil Pressure ... 2-73 Passlock@ Warning ...

Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. I I A CAUTION: You can be seriofi a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width

Oil. Engine ... 6-12 Oil Pressure Light ... 2-73 Overdrive, Automatic Transaxle ...

Replacement Bulbs ... 6-63 Parts ... 6-64 Wheel ...

Second Gear. Manual Transaxle ... 2-25 Security System ... 2-12 Service ...

Tire-Loading Information Label ... 4-3 1 Tires ... 6-40 Alignment and Balance ...

Vehicle Control ... 4-5 Damage Warnings vi1 Dimensions ... 6-65 Identification Number

Center Hiuh-Mount Stopfamk 3057 16 - 3357 lnside lamps - Dome/Kear

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Read through these pages to learn more abrnrt:k& cooling, defogging and defrosting features .i'ryqir.* , , .- <.~ :;: .. To set the

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out

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The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be

I Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you. T

How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger’s a

If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path

What makes an air bag inflate? In an impact of sufficient seventy, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The

When an air bag inflates, thc- J is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathi

NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the right front passenger’s air bag, the bag may not work properly. You may have to r

Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are

If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure

likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fata

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt

1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip. 2. Slide the guide

3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 4. Buckle, pos

Center Passenger Position - Lap Belt When YOU sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To ma

Children To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the l

Smaller child1 --A and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether

Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy

Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. @ What are

A rear-facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear-facing infant restraints are designed for infants

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A forward-facing child restraint (C-E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward-facing restraints are designed

A booster seat (F, G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs. (18 to 27 kg) and about four to eight years of age. It’s designed to improv

When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meet

Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you have a convertible, don’t use a restraint like that in your vehicle b

Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position U You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the

3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 4. To tigh

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be

4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had

Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear-facing child r

Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the

Instrument Panel Fuse Block Supplement to the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire Owner’s Manual This information replaces the “Instrume

5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down

Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properl

Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears th

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to

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0 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information

Keys Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured

.. . One key ignition, all other is for the the doors locks. and When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes the key tag from the key, and gi

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Door Locks I /!\ CAUTION: I -- I Unlocked doors can be aangerous. Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall o

Power Door Locks (If Equipped) Rear Door Security Lock (4-DoOr Models) You can lock or unlock all doors of your vehicle from the driver

The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open a rear door when the security loc

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not caus

Operation The following functions are available with the remote keyless entry system: LOCK: All doors will automatically lock when the LOCK button on

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless Replacing the Battery in the Keyless Entry System Transmitter entry t

4. Put the two halves back together. Make sure the cover is on tightly, so water won’t get in. 5. Check the operation of the transmitte

Remote Trunk Release (If Equipped) Pull upward on the remote release handle, located on the floor near the left side of the driver’s seat, to

Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if

New Vehicle “Break-In” Ignition Positions NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run

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OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. The i

Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition unless the key release button is used. To remove the key

Starting Your 2.2 Liter Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. T

Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of

Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 2.4L Engine 2.2L Engine In very cold weather, 0 OF (- 18 O C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’l

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. On vehicles with a 2.2L engine, the

PRND2I eeeeee Three-Speed Automatic Transaxle PRND321 Four-Speed Automatic Transaxle PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It’s the bes

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

Forward Gears (3-Speed) DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy

Forward Gears ($-Speed) AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving with the four-speed automatic transaxle. If you need