Chevrolet 1996 Cavalier User manual

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CAVALIER

0 The 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner’s Manual
SeatsandRestraintSystems ............................................................. 1-1
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SRS” system.
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FeaturesandControls ................................................................... 2-1
ComfortControlsand AudioSystems ..................................................... 3-1
This section explains how to start and operate your Chevrolet.
This section tells
you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your
audio system.
YourDrivingandtheRoad .............................................................. 4-1
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
ProblemsontheRoad .................................................................. 5-1
This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated
engine, etc.
ServiceandAppearanceCare ............................................................ 6-1
Here the manual tells you how to keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good.
MaintenanceSchedule .................................................................. 7-1
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
CustomerAssistanceInformation ........................................................ 8-1
This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
It also gives
you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8-8.
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.
Index ................................................................................ 9-1
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GENERAL MOTORS,GM, theGM Emblem,
CHEVROLET, the Chevrolet Emblem andthe
name CAVALIER areregisteredtrademarks of
GeneralMotors Corporation.
Thismanual includesthe latest information at the time it
was printed.We reserve the right to makechangesin the
product afterthat time without furthernotice. For
vehiclesfirstsold inCanada, substitutethe name
“GeneralMotors of Canada Limited”for Chevrolet
Motor Division wheneverit appearsin
this manual.
Please keepthis manual in yourChevrolet,
so it will be
there
if you ever need it when you’re on the road.If you
sellthe vehicle,please leave this manual in
it so the new
owner can use
it.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 10273 194 B First Edition
WE SUPPORT
VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION THROUGH
National institute for
AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICE
EXCELLENCE
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We support voluntary
technician certification.
For Canadian Owners Who
French Language Manual:
refer a
Aux propriktaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous
procurer
un exemplairede ceguide en frangais chez
votre concessionaire ou au:
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@CopyrightGeneralMotors Corporation 1995
All RightsReserved
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The dynamic William C. “Billy”
Durant shiftedgears from making
carriages to making
cars,
forming half the team thatgave
birth
to Chevrolet.
Louis Chevrolet, the other half
of the team,
at the wheel
of his experimental “Classic
Six,” which enteredproduction in I91 2.
Thatyear 2999 vehicles wereproduced.

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In 1932 Chevrolet
introduced the
Synchro-Mesh
transmission and
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oflered a host of
accessories -- including
such nicetiesas a clock?
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The legacy of America’sfavorite sportscar
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I began-in 1953, when 319 hand-assembled ;
launchedthe I
first use of a
fiberglass
body in . I
aproduction car.
= white Corvettes
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I The 1957 Chevystarted a romance with the American
public
-- and waspowered by anavailablefuel-injected V8.
legendary 327 V8.
Your new Chevrolet continuesa tradition of quality and value.
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How to Use This Manual
Many peopleread their owner’s manual from beginning
to end when theyfirst receive their new vehicle.This
will help you learnaboutthe featuresand controlsfor
your vehicle.
In this manual, you’ll find that pictures
and words worktogetherto explainthingsquickly.
Index
A good place to look for what you need is the Index in
the back of the manual.It’s an alphabeticallist of all
that’s
in the manual, andthe page number where you’ll
find it.
Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find a number of safety cautionsin this book.
We use the word CAUTION to tell you about things that
could hurt you if you wereto ignorethe warning.
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
In thecautionarea, we tell you whatthe hazard is. Then
we tell you what todo to help avoidor reduce the
hazard. Pleaseread these cautions.
If you don’t, youor
others couldbe hurt.
- You will also find a circle
with a slashthrough it in
this
book. This safety
symbolmeans “Don’t,”
“Don’t
do this,’’or “Don’t
let this happen.’’
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Vehicle Damage Warnings Inthenoticearea,wetellyouaboutsomethingthatcan
damageyour vehicle. Many times, this damage would
But the notice will tell you what
to doto help avoid
the damage.
When
you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colorsor
in different words.
You’ll also see warning labelson your vehicle. They use
yellow for cautions, bluefor notices and the
words
CAUTION or NOTICE.
Also,
in thisbookyouwillfindthesenotices:notbecoveredbyyourwarranty,and it couldbecostly.
NOTICE:
These mean thereis something that could
damage your vehicle.
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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
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT
EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BURNS
SPARK
OR ,\I/,
COULD
FLAME
EXPLODE
BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you
and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
FASTEN
SEAT
BELTS
These symbols
have to do with
your lights:
SIGNALS @
TURN
FOG LAMPS $0
These symbols
are on some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
These symbols
are used on
warning
and
indicator lights:
COOLANT -
TEMP -
CHARGING I-1
BAllERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(a)
COOLANT a
ENGINEOIL e,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you maysee:
FUSE
LIGHTER
m
HORN )a(
SPEAKER
b
FUEL B
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