Chevrolet 1984 Cavalier User manual

1984 Chevrolet Owner's Manual
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Contains Important Operating
Safety & Maintenance Instructions.
Keep With Car At All Times.

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INTRODUCTION
This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the operation and
maintenance of your 1984 Cavalier. and to provide important safety
information. It is supplemented by a Maintenance Schedule Folder and a
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. We urge you to read all
Uvee publications carefully. Following the recommendations will help assure
the most enjoyable. safe and troublefree operation of your vehicle.
When it comes to servic e, remember that your Chevrolet dealer knows your
vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. Your dealer invites
you to return for all
01 your service needs both during and after the warranty
period.
To help dealers handle your needs. Chevrolet has a number of Zone Offices
throughout the country. If you have a problem that
has not been handled to
your satisfaction. follow the steps in the separate "Warranty and Owner
Assistance Information" booklet.
We thank you for choosing a Chevrolet product, and want to assure you of our
continuing interest in your motoring pleasure and satisfaction.
SPECIAL NOTE TO CANADIAN OWNERS
Some vehicles sold in Canada have the Computer Command Control system.
while others do not. II a "CHECK ENGINE" light comes on during engine
starting. your vehicle
does have this system. For those vehicles sold in
'" canada which do not have the Computer Command Control system ,
please refer to the Canadian OWner's Manual Supplement supplied with
your vehicle for information on engine starting, specifications, etc. The
"CHECK ENGINE" light is covered in "Instrument Panel." Section 2 of this
manual.
FRENCH OWNER'S MANUAL
If preferred. a French Owner's Manual can be obtained either from your dealer
or by writing to General Motors of Canada ~imited. Technical Publications
Department. Oshawa. Ontario L1
J 5Z6 .
Aux proprietaires canadians: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire dece
guide en fran~ais chez votre concessionnaire OU au Service des publications
techniques. General Motors du Canada Limit"" , Oshawa. Ontario L1J 5Z6.
FOR CONTINUING SATISFACTION. KEEP YOUR GM CAR ALL GM.
GENERAL MOTORS PARTS ARE IDENTIFIED BY ONE OF THESE
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1984CAVAUER
OWNER'S MANUAL
This manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It
should stay with the vehicle when sold, to provide the next owner
with important operating, safety, and maintenance information.
All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are
based on the latest product inforination available at the time of
printing. We reserve the ripht to make changes at any time without
notice. For vehicles sold In Canada, substitute the name "General
Motors
of Canada limited" wherever the name Chevrolet Motor Di-
vision appears in this manual.
Table of Contents
Section Page
Before Driving Your Cavalier .............. .: .. : .......... .. ....... 1-1
2 Starting and Operating ............. ...... ........ ...... ..... ..... 2-1
Steering Column Controls .. .... .... .... ....... .. . ....... 2-7
Floor Controls ..... .. .. . ... .......... ... .. ... . .... .......... 2-18
Instrument Panel .. . .. .......... . .. . ...... .. ...... ........ ... 2-23
Other Controls and Features ... ..... ....... ... .... .......... . 2-35
3 In Case of Emergency ................. .... . ..... .. .... ... ..... ... 3-1
4 Appearance and Care ........ ..... .. .... ................ ......... .. 4-1
5 Service and Maintenance ................................. .. .. .... 5-1
6 Specificationsand Service Station Information .. .. .. .. .. ... ... ...... 6-t
7 Indexand Service Publications ..... ......... ...... ............ ..... 7-1
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GRAPHIC SYMBOL CHART
Some of the following symbols are used to identify controls and
displays on
your vehicle.
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SECTION 1
BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAVALIER
TRANSAXLE
While reading this manual, you will nole many references 10 Ihe "transaxle."
The transaxle is a transmission and differential (axle) combined in a singl,e unit.
To avoid confusion, the word
"transaxle" will be used throughout this manual
10 refer to bolh Ihe transmission and differenlial funclions.
DRIVER DAILY CHECKUST
Be sure you know how to use your vehicle and its equipment before operating
it
Before Entering the Vehicle
1. See that windows, mirrors and lights are clean and unobstructed.
2. If any lire does not look normal, check it with a pressure gage.
3. Look for fluid leaks.
4. Be sure everything is properly stowed.
5. Check the area behind the vehicle if you are about to back up.
__Before Driving Off
1. Lock all doors.
2. Adjust the seat and any movable head restraint
3. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
4. DO NOT allow anyone to ride where there is no seat belt; and
ALWAYS properly fasten the seat belt.
5. Check that all the warning lights work as the key is turned to "Run" or
"Start"
6. Check all gages (including the fuel gage).
7. Release the parking brake (and make sure the "BRAKE" light turns .off).
See related topics in this manual
or the Maintenance Schedule folder H
problems are found.
STOWING THINGS IN (OR ON) THE VEHICLE
CAUTION: Put luggage or cargo In the trunk, or rea' area if postible. Cargo weight,
whether In
the trunk or rear area, should be located as far forward as possible. Cargo
weight on the roof Shoukt be positioned .s evenly as possible. Secure all i1ems in place
to help keep them - from being thrown about and injuring people during a cot"-ion or
sudden maneuver. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seetbaCks. Do not place
anything on the filler panel, or any cargo cover between the rear seat~.ck and window.
GUARD AGAINST THEFT
Your new Cava~er has many features to help prevent then of the vehicle, its
equipment, and contents. But these anti-then features
depend upon you to
work.
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The time to be most on guard is when leaving the vehicle:
1. Park in a lighted spot when you can, and fully close all windows and
any roof panels.
2.
Lock the steering column and take the keys:
• Turn the key to "Lock" while depressing the key release lever ( if so
equipped) and remove the
key. This locks the ignition and both
steering and shift controls, unless your manual transaxJe vehicle has a
key release lever. In thai case. Ihe shiH control is not locked. The key
can be removed only when the ignition is locked.
• II you must leave a key wilh the vehicle. leave the square-head key
only. Take the oval-head key with you. This will help prevent unwanted
entry into your vehicle or any locked compartment
at a later date. Be
sure to lock the glove box since the remote release button allows the
hatchback. tailgate, or trunk to
be opened even though the ignition key
has been removed.
3. Keep items that may appear to be of value out of sight and locked up
when possible.
4.
Lock all doors.
KEYS
Two different keys are provided for the locks on your vehicte. The key code is
stamped on the "knock-out" plug
in each key head.
• Key with square heed -for ignition lock only.
• Key with oval heed - for all other locks.
tDENTtFYING
IGNITION LOCK
For vehicle security:
DOOR LOCKS &
ALL OTHER LOCKS
• Record the key code numbers, then knock the plugs out of the keys.
• Keep the key codes in a safe place (such as your wallet). NOT IN THE
VEHICLE .
If the original keys are lost. duplicates can be made using the key codes.
Stamped on the key
is a letter indicating the proper key blank needed if
duplicates are required. Contact any GM dealer or a locksmith.
If you park in an attended lot. leave only your square-head ignition key. Lock
your glove box and take the oval-head key with you. This will help prevent
illegal entry into your vehicle or any locked compartment.
It's a good idea to carry an extra key to the door in your wallet or purse,
should you accidentally lock your regular keys In the vehicle. To help
protect your Vehicle and its contents against theft, General Motors has
designed in anti-theft features which would also make
jf: inconvenient and
possibly expensive to enter the vehicle if you are locked out.
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DOOR LOCKS
The doors can be locked from the inside by sliding rearward the passenger
guard door lock lever located just below the inside door handle.
If the red tab
on the door lock lever is visible the door is unlocked. The doors can be locked
from the outside by sliding the door lock lever rearward and closing the door.
The front doors can also
be locked by using the oval-head key.
All inodels have as a standard safety feature overriding door locks. When the
doors · are locked, the door latch mechanism is inoperative, preventing
inadvertent opening 01 the door by movement of the inside handle.
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Power Door Locks
The optionally available power door locks allow you to lock or unlock your
dears by operating the switch located on either front door. The automatic
locking mechanism does not interfere with manual operation of any door lock
lever. The doors will not unlock or open with the inside door handle when the
lock lever is in the lock position, but can be unlocked individually by sliding the
lock lever forward.
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CAUTION: To help reduce the risk of persOnal inj....y in an accident. always lock the
doors (and"any liftgate or tailgate) when driving. Along with using the seat belts properly.
locking the doors (etc.) helps prevent people from being thrown from the vehicle. It also
helps prevent unintended opening of the doors and helps keep out intruders.
WINDOWS
Manual Window Control
Door windews can be raised or lowered by rotating the hand crank located in
the dear panel.
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Power Windows (Optional)
Power windows have an ignition interlock so the windows cannot be operated
unless the ignition.switch·
is in the "RUN" position. A master control for all
windows is provided on the driver's door. Individual switches are provided
under each window for passenger use.
MIRRORS
",side Rearvlew Mirror
DAY/NIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Outside Rearview Mirror
Adjust the outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle. This
helps you determine the location of objects-seen
in the mirror.
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Convex Rearview Mirror
Your vehicle may have an optional convex outside right-hand mirror. (A convex
mirror has a curved surface.)
• Use care when judging the size or distance of a vehicle·or object seen in
Ihis convex mirror - such objecls will LOOK smaller and appear farther
away than when seen in a flat mirror.
• Use your inside mirror (or glance rearward) to determine the size and
distance of objects seen in the convex mirror.
• Adjust the mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle.
SEAT CONTROLS
Bucket Seats
The fronl seals may be adjusled forward or rearward by moving Ihe conlrol
lever at the front of the seat. Move thecontro! lever to the left to release the
locking mechanism; then exert slight body pressure·to move seat to desired
position. Release lever to lock seat intoposition.
CAUTION: . Do . not adjust a· manually· operated· driVer's seat while the vehicle is
moving. The seat could move suddenly and cause the driver to lose controt· of.. the
vehicle.
After adjusling a manually operaled seal; push il back and forlh 10 be sur" il
wifl not move. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service if either seat adjuster
does not lalch.
Multi-Position Reclinil'lg Seat
The reclining sealback can be tilted forward or rearward of Ihe normal posilion
by firsl pushing on Ihe sealback, Ihen lifting the conlrol lever on Ihe ouler side
of Ihe seat. Release Ihe lever
10 lock the sealback in place.
To relurn Ihe sealback 10 an uprighl position, push rearward slightly on the
sealback, lhen move Ihe conlrol lever. Release the sealback
10 allow il 10
move forward:· .Lf you do not first push on the seatback before moving the lever,
the seatback may jam.
To release it, you must push firmly rearward on the
seatback before movingthe lever, then move
the control lever.
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