1980 CHEVROLET CITATION change wheel

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine • Off· You can turn off the engine without loc king the steering ,wheel and shirt control s o'n aut omatic tranSaxle models. or steering -wh eel only on
mariual transaxle models.
• Run· Normal operating position.
• Start -Cranks the engine:
If you have trouble turning the key to unlock the ignition. first be sure the key
i s pushed in all the way. Then try to turn the ste ering wheel as hard as you can
in the _di rec tion the Wheels are turned. At th e same time, turn the ignition key
with
as mu ch effort as you can apply with your ha nd. Do not try to use a tool
of any kind to
a_pply more force on 'the lock knob. as this could bre ak the kn.ob.
CAUTION: .on manual tranS8xle cars. if you need to turn off the engina while the car is moving. turn the key onlv to ".off." DO NOT press down on the key release lever while turning the ignition off. This will result in locking the steering wheel and If'S8 of steering control.
NOTICE: Do_.oot drive through . idle or park your vehicle over combustible materials. such as grass or lC!'aves. They could touch the hot exhaust system and Ignite.
Parking
When leaving your car unatte nded :
• Firml y appl y the park ing brake. Do n o t use th e tran saxle a 's a substitut e for (he parking brake.
• Mov e the automatic transaxle shift lever to "P"(Park) ("Rever se" for man ual
tran saxle ).
• 'Turn the key to "Lock ," On manualtransaxle cars, press,down the key release
lever a
nd turn the key to "Lock. "
•
Close all windows.
• Remove the key (the buzzer is designed to remind you).
• Lock ,,'n doors.
TURN SIGNAL AND MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
The I urn signa l-lever on th e left side of the ste erin g column also co ntr ols headlight
l ow -beam
or high·beam. and the windshield wiper/washer .
• Turn Signal -Move the lever up to t he second stop to signal a right tum.
Move it do wn 10 the seco nd stop to sig nal a left turn . When the turn is
compleled, the signal will cancel and the lever will return to' h o rizont al.
• Lane Change Signal. In some turns. such as ch an ging lanes, the steering wheel is not turned far enou gh 10 ca nce l th e turn signal. Fo r convenience.
you
can flash Ihe turn signal by moving the lever part way (to t-he first stop) and h olding it there. The lever will re turn to horizo ntal when 'You release it.
Tw o green lights_ o n the instrum ent panel are des igned to nas h 10 tell you that
th e front and rear turn
sign al light s are working. If the light stays on, but does
not flash, check for bur ned- out turn signal bulbs. If Ihe green light does not com e
all when yo u m ove the leve r. c _h ec k the fuse and indicator . bulb. However, iryou
ordered a ,tra iler towing optio n in which extra wiring waS added to attach the
trailer lighting, a different type
of flasher was installed . In this case , the gree n light will co ntinu e 10 flas h even if a turn sig nal bulb burns out. Therefore, you must
regularly look at the front and
rear turn signal light s 10 be sure they are working.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Proper Shift Points for Manual Transaxle
For the best compromise between vehicle performance and fuel economy . the Iransaxle should be upshifted as recommended in the following chart.
TRANSAXLE ENGINE TYPE
V6 4 SPEED
TRANSAXlE TVPE .
ACCELER · 4 ;PEED:" AnON
MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT SPEED ACCELERATION SHIFT
FIRST TO
SECOND TO SECOND THIRD
16 mph" ('24 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h)
MANUAL TAANSAXLE SHIFT SPEED L4 ENGINE ONL Y
FIRST TO SECQNOTO SECOND THIRD
16 mph (24 km/h) 28 mph (45 k m/h)
SECOND THIRD
THIRD TO FOURTH
30-40 mph (48·64 11m/h)
THIRD TO FOURTH
39 mph (63 km/h)
FOURTH CRUIS E 4 SPEED ... 12·16 mph (19-26 km/h) 21 ·28 mph (3445 km/h) 34·39 mph (55·63 km/h)
... All except California
Shift at the highest vehicle speed listed unless you have reached cruising speed.
(Cruising speed is a relatively steady speed which includes minor variations in
speed
to allow for road and traffic conditions.) For cruise. use the highest gear
for that speed. This may mean skipping one or more gears when changing from
an acceleration to a cruise.
If vehicle speed drops below 20 mph (30km/h). pr if the engine islugging,'you
should downshift to the next lowest ,gear.
You may need to downshift two or more
gears to k~p the engine from lugging or for satisfactory performance.
POWER STEERING
If the power steering system goes out becalj,se the engine has stalled or due to a
failure . the vehicle can still
be steered. However, much greater effort is needed.
especially in sharp
turns or at low speeds.
TILT STEERING WHEEL
The optional tilt steering wheel can be tilted up above normal position to provide
additional room for entrance and exit as well as selected driving positions below
normal height. The tilt mechanism
is located on the left side of the steering column
just behind the directional signal. To operate pull the lever towards you and move
the sleering wheel to your desired position then release the level". This permits
individual selection
of the most comfortable positions for all driving conditions. On longer trips the steering wheel position may be changed to help minimize
tension and fatigue.
CRUISE CONTROL
The optional Cruise Control System provides automatic speed control for your
comfort when driving on freeways, turnpikes.
or other non-congested highways.
The system is designed to function above speeds of approximately 30 mph (SO
km/h).
To engage the Cruise Control, proceed as follows:
• Accelerate to desired cruising speed and partially depress and release the
control button on the end
of the automatic transaxle: column shift lever.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tire Chains or Similar Traction Devices
Use of chains may adversely affect your vehicle's handling. When using chains : (I) adjust speed to roa d conditions, (2) avoid sharp turns, and (3) when possible,
avoid
locked-wheel braking . In addition, to help preve nt chain -damage to your
vehicle:
• Install the chain s on the front tires as tightly as possible, then tighten again
after driving 114 to 1/2 mile (0 .4 to 0 .8 kilometer). The use of chains on the
rear tires is not recommended; the chains may contact and possibly damage
the
car. If you intend to use chains on the rear tires , m ake certain there is
enough clearance.
• Do not exceed 45 mph (76 km /h), or chain manufacturer's speed limit, jf
lower.
• Drive in a restrained manner and avoid large bumps. potholes, severe turns
and other maneuvers which could cause the tires to bounce up and down .
• Follow any other chain manufacturer's instructions which do no t disagre e
with the above.
If you purchase tire chains for your Citation, make sure they are designated as
SAE Class "S" type chains. U se of other types of chains may cause damage to
your car.
Spare Tire
For the use and installation of your spare tire, see "In Case of Emergency" Section
3
of this manual.
Tire Replacement
CAUTION: Do not mix different tire construction types of tires (such as rediel, bias, and bias.belted) on your vehieleexcept in emeruencies, because your vehicle's handling could be affected and may result In loss of contrOl. This caution does not a~y to 8 stowaway. compact,. or temporary spar. tlr. fumished with your vehtcle.
On most ve hicles originally equipped with radial tires, you will find a TPC Spec.
No. (Tir e Performan ce Criteria Specification Numbe-r) molded into the tire
sidewall ne
ar the tire size marking. This shows that the tire meets rigid size and
performanc e standards which were developed -for your vehicle. The TPC Spec.
No. assures a proper combination of endurance, handling, load capacity, ride, and
traction on wet , dry, and sn o w covered surfaces . When you re place your tires with
tires having the same
TPC Spec. No., your new tires will be co mpatible with your
vehicle.
When replacing tires with those not having a
TPC Spec. No., you should use the
same size, load range ,
and construction type (bias, bias-belted, or radial) "as the
original tires on your 'vehicle. Although it is not generally recommended. some
alpha-size and metri c- size tires can
be interchanged (for size equivalen cy contact
your Chevrolet dealer or a lire dealer). A different size or type of tire may affect
ride, handling, speedometer /odometer calibration, vehicle ground clearance, and
tire
or tire chain clearance to the body or chassis . If replacing only a single tire,
it should be paired on the same axle with the least worn tire of the other three.
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