1980 CHEVROLET CITATION steering

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine • The compact spare .tire and wheel are design ed for use with each
other. The compact spare tire should not be mounted on any other
type of wheel, and the compact spare wheel should not have any
other type of tire mounted on it. Also, do not try to use wheel covers or trim rings on the compact spare wheel since they will not fif" If
s u ch u se is attempted, damage to these items or other vehicle compo~
nent s may occur.
• Do 1I0t use tire chains with your compact spar e tir e. Because of .the smaller lire size, a tire chain will no t fit properly . This could cause damage to the car and result in loss of the cha,in.
Towing
Prop er equipment must be used 10 prevent damage to ve hicle s during any towing .
State ,(.,rovincial in Canada) ,and l~~l laws which apply to Cars in tow must be
followed '. Get detailed towing instructions from your deale r.
Your
vehicle may be towed on all fo ur wheels, at speeds less than 35 mph (60
km /h) , for distances u'p 1O 50 miles ( 8 0 kilometer s). pro vided the driveline and
steering are normally operabl
e. For such towing the steering must be unlocked ,
tran saxle in neutral , and the parking brake released . Co
nnec t to main structural
part s of th~ car; Do NOT attach to , bumpers or brackets . Remember also that power assist for brakes and steering will not beavailable ' when the, engine is ofl
If the car' is to be towed by a 'wrecker, use only equipm~nt designed for this
purpos
e, following the instru ction s of the wrecker manufacturer.
A safety chain system must
be used forall towing .
Freeing Vehicle from Sand. Mud. Snow or Ice
If your car gets stuck in sa nd , mud , snow or ice , move the s hift lever on aut om atic
tr ans ax le models from "D"(Orive) to "R"(Reverse) in a repeat pattern. (On
manual transaxle models, move the shift lever from First or Second to Rever se.)
Apply a
light pressure to the acce lerator pedal while the transaxle is in gear.
Remove your
foot from the;: accelerator while shifting . Do not race the engine.
For best traction, avoid spinnin g the wheels. Incorrect rocking of your car while it is stuc k may result in damage to vehicle components.
CAUTION: 00 not spin the wh •• ls faster than 20 mph (35 km/ h) . Personal injury end damage (including tire and/Of transexle failure) rna)' result from excessive wheal spinning.
If vehide re mains stuck after several roc king attempt s, s eek other assistan ce.
Also 'see the Notice under
"Automatic Transaxles" i,n "Steering Column
Contro ls" Section 2 of this manu al.
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NUMBER
1051516
1050017
1052277
1050172 1050173
1050174
1050214
t 1050237
1050244
1052280
1050427 1050429
1052349
1050729
1051055 1051398 1051515
1051772 1051855
1051858
1052103
1052271 1052272
APPEARANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
SIZE DESCRIPTION
32 oz. 10.946 LI Washer Solvent and Gas Line De·leer 32 oz. 10.946 LI Power Steering Fluid 16 oz. 10.473 LI Spray-A-Squeak
16 oz. 10.473 LI Tar an d Road Oil Removirr /"
16 oz . 10.473 LI Chrome-Cleaner and Polish 16 oz. 10.473 LI White Sidewall Tire Cleaner 32 oz. 10:946 LI Vinyl/Leather Cleaner 16 oz . 10.473 LI Finish Guard Cleaner 16 oz. 10.473 LI Fabric Cleaner 12 oz. 10.354 LI Heat Valve Lubricant 23 oz. (0.680 LI Glass Cleaner 6 lb. 12.72 kgl Multi..purpose Powdered Clearier
16 oz. 10.453k91 Lubriplate (White Greasel 8 oz. 10.237 LI Vinyl Top Cleaner 16 oz. 10.473 LI Preservatone 8 oz. 10.237 LI Spot Lifter 32 oz. 10.946 LI GM Qptikleen 20 oz. 10.567 kgl Pre softe®ed Cleaner/Wax 32 oz. 10.946 LI Dexfon. II 16 oz. 10.473 LI GM Engine Oil Supplement IE.O .S .) 1 gal. 13.785 II Permanent Type Coolant and Anti- Freeze 23 oz . 10.680 LI GM Gear lubricant 15 oa l. 160 LI GM Gear Lubricant
USAGE
Washer Solvent and gas line Oe-ieer Power Steering Weather Strips - .stops sq\;leaks on meta l-ta-metal and metal-to­rubber contact Removes- -old Waxes, polishes, tar, and road oil RemoveS rust and corrosion on chrome and stainless steel
Cleans white and bl _ack tires Spot and stalrl removal o n leather or vinyl One step cleaner and wax and alumInum wh eels SPot and stain removal on cloth and fabric , Free up sticky heat risers -general 'purpose penetrant Glass cleaning ahdspot Cleaning on vinyls
C,leans vinyl and cloth on doortr,im , seats , ari,d -caq:iet -also, tires and mats Grease for hood, trunk and,dQor hinges and latches Cleaning of vinyl tops Vinyl Top Dressing SPOt and staini-emoval on cloth and fabric Windshield washer solvent and anti-freeze One step cleaner/wax Automatic transmission Consult your Dealer for specific usage Yea r round coolant and anti-freez e Rear axle lubricant Same as -1052271

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTION: If the air cleaner is removed during repair or maintenance, be sure to . put It back on correctly. If the air cleaner is not correctly installed, there could be II fire In the engine compartment (if there should happen to be a backfire), or other engine malfunction.
Power Steering System
Check the 'fluid level in the power steering pump at each engine oil change. Add GM :Power Steering Fluid, (Part Number GM 1050017) as needed:
, • Ifnuid is warmed up (abo ut 66°C or lSO"F --hot to the to uch), the fluid level
should be between the "Hot" and "Cold" marks on the filler cap indicat or.
• If cool (about 21°C or 70° F), the fluid level should be between the "Add" and "Cold" marks.
This fluid
does not need ' periodic changing.
Freedom Battery
Your new vehicle has a Delco FREEDOM battery. It needs no periodic
maint enance . Its
lOp is permanently sealed (except for two small vent holes) and
has no filler caps. You will never have to add water. .
The hydrometer (test indicat or) in the top of the battery provides information for
testing purposes only.
For full power needs at repla cement time, a Delco battery with ,the same catalog
number as shown on the original banery's label
is recommended.
CAUTION: FoUow the precautions listed in the Jump Starting Cautton {see the "'n Case of Emergency''' section o"f this manual, when working on or near the battery.
Personal injury (particularly to eyes) or property damage may result from battery explosion, battery acid, or electric.1 (short circuit) burns.
Hood latches and Hood Hinge
At the interval shown in the Maintenance Schedule lubricate hood latch assembly
and hood hinge assembly as follows :
1 . Wipe off any accumulation
of dir.t or contamination on latch parts.
2. Apply Lubriplate or equivalent to latch pilaf bolts and latch loc king
plate .
3. Apply light engine oil to all pivot points in release mechanism, as well
as primary
and secondary latch mechanisms.
5-9

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Switch Headlights .... TEMP (Temperature) .. Locks Door ...
2~19 2-17 1-2
Ignition ............................................. .. 2-5 1-1 2-2
2-25 Keys .. Theft Protection .. Lowering Seats .. Love Seat, Child & Infant: .. Lugglige/Cargo Capacity ... Luggage Rack ... Maintenance Record .. Maintenance Schedule .. Manual Transaxle Clutch Adjustment. .. .
1-10 5-11 2·29 7-12 5-.1
Maintenance ........................................... . 5-8
5-8
2-11
2· 10 2-12 4-1 4-5
1-3
Operating Tips .. Operation .. Shift Speeds. Metal Cleaners .. Metal Damage, Body ... Mirrors, Rearview .. Mobile Radios-. Monoxide Caution, Carbon .. . 2-25 2-1
2-1 2-2
2-2
2-15 Muffler ............................................... . New Car Break-In Period Octane Rating, Gasoline ... Odometer Oil, Engine Capacity .. Change Interval.. Dipstick ... Filter ... PreSsure Gage .. Pressure Light... Recommendation (Gas) .. OIL Light.. Openings, Roof... Opening The Hatchback ... Hood .. Windows ..
6-.1 5-3 (inside Back Cover) 5-3,7·1 2·1-9 2-17
5-3
2-17 (See "Roofs")
2·26 (Inside Back Cover) 1-5 Operating Speeds, New Car... 2-2 Operating Tips Fuel Economy.. 2-4 Trailer Towing.. 1-13 Transaxle... 2-9 Ventilation System.. 2.20 Operation in Foreign Countries.. 2"3 Outside Rearview Mirror.. 1.3 Overheating, Engine.. 3-3 Overseas Operation.. 2.3 Owner Assistance.. 6-1 Owner's Record... 7-11 Oxygen Sensor., 5.2 Paint Care.. 4-4
Paint Damage .. Parking;. Parking Brake .. Parking Lights .. PCV Valve & Filter .. Peda'·TI"avel, Brake ... Pedal Travel, Clutch .. Polishing & Waxing .. Pollution Control Power
4-' 2-. 2-14 7-3 7·2 2-14 5~8
.-. (See "Emission Contron
7-8
Antennas Brakes .. Door Locks .... Seats ... Steering Pressure, Oil Light ... Pressure. Tire Inflation ... Pulse Wiper ...
2-25
2-14
1-2 1-' 2·12
2-15
5-11
2-7
Pushing to Start ................................ .. 5-2 Radiator Antifreeze (Coolant) .. Cap, Prassure .. Checking Level .. Overheating .. Thermostat...
Radios & Antennas ... Raising Seats ... Rear Cargo Cover ...................... .. Compartment .. . Window Defogger .. Trailering .. Rearview Mirrors .. Reclining Seats .. Recovery Tank, Coolant .. Release
Hatc.hback
Hood .. Seatback Latch ... Reminder Lights ....
Replacement Fasteners
5-5 5-. 5-5 3-3 5-7
2-23 -2-25
2-25
2-:27
2-2,2-28 2-21 '·11 1-3 1-' 5-5
2-25 (Inside Back Cover)
1-' (See "Lights") 5-1
5-1 Replacement Maintenance Schedule .. Raplacement Owner's·Manual... 7-13 Replacement Parts ............. ....................... 7-2 Restraints .. Rocking Car When Stuck .. Roofs Carrying Cargo On ... Luggage Carrier .. Rack .. Vinyl .. Vista-Vent. ... Rotation, Tire .. Rustproofing .. Rust Protection ... Sefety Belts .. Seats (See
"Seat Belts") 3-7
1-3,2-2,9 2·29 2·29
'-5 2-26 5-12
'-5 '-5 (See "Seat Belts")
Adjustment.. 1-4 Child... 1-10 Folding.. 2-25 Latches..
1-5 Reclining.... . '-4 Seat Belts Care.. 4.3 Child Restraint ............................................ 1.10 Inspection.. 1-10 Lap/Shoulder.. 1-6 Light/Buzzer Reminder... 1;8 Pregn~nt Women .. Rear Seat. ... Self-Adjusting Brakes .. SENSOR Indicator ..
1-8 2-25 2-14 2-18,5-2 Sensor, Oxygen.... 2-18,5-2 Service & Maintenance.. 5-1 Service Station Information (InSide Back Cover) Sheet Metlll Damage... 4-5

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Shifting, Manual Transaxle .. Shoulder Beltt .. 2~1 1 ,2'12 (See "Seat Belt$"J Sidematker lights Signala, Turn ...................... 7·3 ......... ... . . ..........•...•. 2-6 Slippery SUffices. Driving On .. Snow Chains Snow Tires Sounds (Buzzers, Tones, etc.)
, .. 5·14 5-14
Disc Brake Wear Indicator .... 2-15 Engine Hot... 2-17 Headlights On ................. ....................... .... 2-19 H .. t Warning, Catalytic Con. 2·18 ,5-2 Kay Reminder . .................................. ...... 2-6 Sell eelt 1-8 Spar. Tire Compact .......................... 3 .5 Jaeking .... ............................. .. . 3-6 Stowage ...................... _ ....... ........ .......... 3·5. 3-6 Spark Plugs .. .......... .......................... ........... 7-2 Sound Systems (Radios). 2.23 Speclficllions.. ...................... 7-1 Speed, Cruise Control.................... . 2-I 2 Sp .. d, New Car Break-In ............................. 2-2 Speedometar & Odometar ... 'Spot Cleaning
Staln le .. Steal Prtltect ion ........ .. S .. ln •• Removel of Staner Safety Switch .............. _ ..... . Starting E",ergency (Jump Staning) Engine F.ill to Stan ................ .............. ..
2-15 ,.,
,.,
'·3 ' ·8
Ga.olino Engine.. . .......................... .
3·, , ..
'·8 5·' Pushing to Start .. Steering Column Contrail ..................... .................. . '·S '·5 2·12 2 -12 2·23
Column Lock .. Power ......................... . Whee l, Tilt ......... ........................ ....... .. Siereo, Radiol & Tape Systems. Stowage of Tire & Jack ... Stowing Things In (Or On) Car .. Stuck Car. Freeing .. Suspenlion eall Joints ................................ ....... .. Tachometer ........ ................................ ....... .
3 ·5 . 3-6 ,·3 3·'
5·8 2·18 Temperature Gage .................. ............... 2-19 Temperature Light. .. 2 ·17 Thermostat ......... ....... ....... 5-7 TiIt·Away Steering Wheel.. 2 ·12 Tilting Seats... '·4 T ip', Operating.. (See "Oper.tlng Tips ") Tire.
Air Preuure ..... ......... ................................ . Ch.in •... Ch.nglng .. Cle.nlng .. Compacl Spara ......................... ....... . High·Speed ..
5·10 5-14 3·5,3-6 '·4 3·S 5-11
7-9
Jack 3-5 , 3·~ Inflation Pre .. ure ................. .... ......... ........ 5·" Load Capacity ............................. 5-12 Load Range 5-10 Overse •• Use ... 2-3 Placard ... Pres.u,., A ir ..................... ....................... . Repl.cement Wh.ell ............................ . . Snow nte ........... . Stow.ge ............... . Trailer Towing .. Top C.r., Vinyl ..
TowinQ
Disabl-.:t V.hicle To S .. rt. Tr.il.ring ....... . Tr.n.ax'"
5·10 5 ·1, 5,,6 5·14 3·$ ,3-6 1 ·11 4.'
3·'
S ·'
1·11
Autom.tic...... .......... .. .............. ....... 2.10 Manu.l.. . ...... ; . ................... .................. 2 .' 1 Tr.nlmitt.r, Mobile Radio 2 .25 Key. . ..................................... . ..... 1.1 Turn Signall.... ................................................. 2.6 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 4.5
Undercoating... ... ................................. ............ 4.5 Unleaded G •• oline (See "Fu~1") Uphollt.ry Care ................... ... 4 .1 Vehicle ldentifi~tion Number ._............. 7 .5 Vehicl. Lo.ding .. _ Ventil.tion System .. Vents , Outside Air ... V'N Vinyl F.bric C.r •.
5·10 2·20 2 .21 ' ·S
Roof Care ................. ................................. ..... . '·3 ,., Vilta-V.nt ....... . Voltm.t.r .. 2 ·26 2·'V 3 ·' Warning Flasher , Hazard .. Warning Lights ... W.rr.nty .... (See "Light.")
Washer Fluid Indicator W.shers. W indshield. Washing C.r ....
(See W.rranty folder) ,.,
, .,
, ., W.xing & P olilhing .. Wear lndi'c.tor., Disc Srake .. Weight, Load Carrying ... Wheel Changing .. Whaal Nut Torque .. Wh.el., Repllcement ........................ _ .. Wheal, Tilt Sleerlng ... Windows M.nu. 1 Power , ... , ............................. ..................... . . RUr, De.fogg.r .. . Windshi.ld Defrosting &; Defogging .. W.sher Ule in Cold Weather ... Walh.r Fluid .. Wipers & Wa.hers .. Wiper Blades .. Wreck.r Towing .. Zona OHic.s ......... " ............... ....... .
'·4 2·15 5 ·10 3 ·5 ,3 ·6 3 ·5 , 7·2 5 ·16
2 ·12
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Refer to "Service and Maintenance"
Section for Further Details
Fuel Cap-Located behind a hinged door on the lett rear fender. See fuel cap removal procedure on page 5-1.
Fuel Recommendation -Use unle~ded gasoline only .
Hood Release -Located beneath the instrument panel to the left of the
steering column. To open, pull the handle to re lease the hood lock . Then ,
j" push down slightly o "n the hood whil e lifting the underhood lever, and raise
the hood, hold it open with the hood prop. To lower, lift the hood slightly to
remove tension from the hood
prop; then , place the hood prop in its retainin g
clip and lower the hood. (See illustration.)
Engine Oil -located between the engine block and the radiator. Check the engine oil level when the oil is warm, such as during a fuel stop. Keep the oil level above the "Add" line on the .dipstick.
Engine Oil Re "commendatlon -Use only SE-q ualit y oils or SF-quality oils .
The chart o n page 5-4 will serve as a gu ide tor choosing the proper viscosity oil. .
Tire Inflation Pressures -Check at least monthly (including the spare .)
Keep them
inflated to the pressures shown on the Tire Placard on the left
front door (Keep compact spare tires inflated to 4t5 kPa or 60 psi.)
Windshield Washer-Check the reservoir fluid level regularly . Use a wa sher
fluid, such as GM Optikleen.
Battery -Your new car has a Delco FREEDOM battery. You will never have
to add water. The hydrometer (test indicator) in the cover provides infor­
mation for testing purposes only.