1984 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine • Install the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible, then tighten them
again after driving 1/4 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 vehicle. If you intend to use chains on the rear tires, be sure
there is enough clearance.
• Do not exceed 45 mph (70 km/h), or the chain manufacturer's speed limitation, if lower.
• Drive in a restrained manner and avoid large bumps, potholes, severe turns and other manuevers which CQuid cause the tires to bounce up and down.
• Follow any other instructions of the chain manufacturer which do not
disagree with the above.
Spare Tire
For the use and installation of your spare tire, see "In Case of Emergency,"
Section 3 of this manual.
Tire Replacement
CAUTION:" 00 not mix different tire construction types (such as radial, bias, and bias­betted) on your vehicle exceptio emergencies, because your vehicle's handling could be affected and may result in loss Of control. This caution does not apply to a compact spare tire furnished with your vehicle.
On most vehicles originally eqUipped with radial tires, you will find a TPC Spec.
No. (Tire Performance Criteria Specification Number)
molded into the tire
sidewall
near the tire size marking. This shows that the tire meets rigid size
and performance standards which were developed for your vehicle. The TPC
Spec. No. assures a proper combination of endurance,
handHng, load capacity,
ride and traction on wet, dry, or snow-covered surfaces. When you replace your tires with tires having the same TPC Spec. No., your new tires will be
compatible 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. A different size or type of tire may affect
such things as 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.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the tire grading system developed by the
United States
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which will grade
tires by traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles
sold in the United States.)
Traction -A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest are: A, S, and C. They represent
the tire's
::ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
~urfaces of asphalt and concrete. A
tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight­
ahead) traction tests
and does not include cornering (turning) traction.
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Temperature -A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's
resistance 10 the generation of heat and its ability 10 dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure .
The grade
C corresponds 10 a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory lest
wheel than the ",nimum required by law.
Warning : The temperature grade forlhis tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded . . Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination , can cause heal buildup and possible tire failure .
These grades are molded on the sidewalls 01 passenger car tires.
While
the tires available as 'standard or optional equipment .on General
Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades, all such tires meet General Motors performance s!andards and have been approved for
use on General Motors vehicles. All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.
You
should replace your tires when:
1 . The tires are worn to a point where 1.6
milHmeters (2/ 32 inch) or less t.read remains, or the cord or fabric is showing. '.
To help you detect this, your tires have built-in tread wear indicators that
appear between the tread grooves when the tread is 1.6 millimeters
(2/32
inch) or less. When the indicators appear in two or more adjacent grooves at
three spots around the tire, the tire should be replaced.
TPC
SPEC. NO .
BRAND
NAME
EXAMPLE TIRE LOAD
RANGE
CONSTRUCTION
2
. The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to expose
the cord or fabric.
3. The tire has a bump , bulge or split.
4 . The tire has a puncture , cut, or other injury thai can 't
be correctly repaired
because of the size or
location of the injury .
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Damaged wheels must be replaced. For example, replace wheels if they are
bent,
cracked,or heavily rusted, or if wheel nuts often become loose. Also
replace wheels which leak air (except some aluminum wheels which can be repaired-- see your authorized dealer). See the Caution under "Inspection and
Rotation"
in this section regarding the importance of obtaining good metal-to­metal contact when replacing or changing wheels.
Do not use bent wheels which have been straightened, and do not use inner
tubes in leaking wheels designed for tubeless tires. Such wheels may have
structural damage and could fail without warning. When replacing wheels for
any reason, the new wheels should be equal in load limit. diameter, width,
offset, and mounting configurations to those originally installed on your vehicle.
A wheel of the wrong size or type may adversely affect such things
as wheel
and bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer I odometer calibration, stopping
ability, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis. Replacement with used wheels is not advised; they may have been treated harshly or have very high mileage, and
could fail without warning.
You can get wheels from your dealer.
Warranty
Tires are warranted by the tire manufa9turers. Warranty information is included
in the manufacturer's Warranty folder furnished With your vehicle.
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SPECIFICATIONS
These specifications are given here for information only. Before using them
see cautions and other instructions throughout this manual -the index may help you locate such items. For more information, see the service manual cover·
lng the chassis or body part in question. Your Chevrolet dealer may also be
able to help.
DIMENSIONS
Models
Length -Overall -Station Wagon
4-Door Sedan .... 2-Door Hatchback
Coupe ...... . 2-Door Coupe .. .
Wheelbase -Overall ............ . Height -Overall-_ 2-Door Coupe .. .
2·Door Hatchback
Coupe ...... .
4-Door
Sedan ... .
Station
Wagon Width - 2-Door Coupe ...
4·Door Sedan,
Station Wagon ..
CAPACITIES
Items
Fuel Tank (Approx.)
All Models ................. .
Crankcase (approx, refill). After refill, check oil level as outlined in Section 5
of this manual. Oil Change and/or Oil Filter Change.
Cooling (Approx.)
Std. With or Without AIC ...••... H·D. With Air ...........•...
6-1
Metric
Measure
4433mm
4428mm
4378.5mm
4378.5mm
2571mm
1321mm
1317mm 1369mm
1382mm
1677mm
1685mm
Metric
Measure
53L
3.8L
9.iL 9.2L
-
U.S. Measure
174.5"
174.3"
172.4 "
172.4"
101.2" 52.0"
51.9" 53.9" 54.4"
66.0"
66.3"
U.S. Measure
14 gal.
4 qts.
9.6 qts.
9.8 qts.

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Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest in­formation available at the time of printing. and ara subject to change. If a
part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your car when it
was built, or if you have any questions. please contact your authorized
dealer or parts supplier. Be sure the part you use is equivalent to the one replaced.
Item Usage
Oil Filter 2.0 (121) L4
Air Filter 2.0 (121) L4
PCV Valve 2.0 (121) L4
Spark Plug 2.0 (121) L4
BATTERY
Engine
2.0 (L4)
Recommendation
PF51
A785C
CV789C
R42CTS (.035 Gap) R42TS Opt.-(.035 Gap)
NOTE: R41CTS or R41TS
can be installed for severe
duty service. R43 or hotter series spark plugs are not
recommended for this
engine.
Model
No.
70-60
TIRE INFORMATION
Wheel Nut Torque
Complete tire information will be
fau nd in Section 5.
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140 N·m (100 ft. Ib,.)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine LAMP BULB DATA
RATING
APPLICATION BULB NO. QUANTITY CANOLEPOWER
FRONT LAMPS
Headlamp -Inner-Std. 4651 2 50 Watts
-Inner-Halogen H4651 2 50 Watts
-Outer 4652 2 60/40 Watts
Park & Turn Signal 2057 2 32
Sidemarker 194 2 2
REAR LAMPS
Back-up 1156 2 32
license -Exc. Wagon 194 1 2
-Wagon 194 2 2
Sidemarker 194 2 2
Tail & Stop -Exc. Wagon 2057 2 2/32
Tail, Stop & Turn Signal -Wagon 2057 2 2/32
Turn Signal -Exc. Wagon 1156 . 2 32
INTERIOR ILLUMINATION
Ale -Heater Control
I
168 1
3
Ash Tray 168 1 3 ~-..... -Auto Trans 168 1
3
Courtesy lamp 906
I
2 6
Dome Lamp Std. 561 1 12
Dome & Reading -Dome 562
I
1 6
-Reading 90 1 6
Glove Box 194 1 2
instrument Cluster 194/168 2/4 2/3
Luggage/Cargo -Exc. Wagon 1003
I
1 15
-Wagon 561 1 12
Radio Dial 194 1 2
U nderhood lamp 93 1 15
WARNING LIGHTS & INDICATORS
Brake 194 1 2
Check Engine 168 1 3
High Beam 194 1 2
Oil Pressure 194
I
1 2
Seat Belt 168 1 3
Tailgate Ajar 194 l' 2
Temperature 194 1 2
Turn Signal 194 2 2
Upshift
I
168 1 3
Volts (Batter) 194 1 2 y
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The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected tram short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers. and fusible
thermal links in the wiring itsel!. This greatly reduces the hazard
of electrically caused fires in the automobile. For access to fuses, grasp the handle of the fuseblock (located under the left
hand side of the instrument panel) and pull the fuseblock
downward . Swing the bottom of the fuseblock back up until it
latches when access is no longer desired.
The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the light
switch .
An electrical overload will cause the lights to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off .. If this happens, have your
headlight wiring checked right away. The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker in addition to a fuse . If the motor
overheats, due to overloading caused
by heavy snow, etc., the
wiper will remain stopped until the motor cools; 8e sure to have the cause of the overloading corrected.
Also, circuit breakers in the fuseblock protect the power win· dows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes intermittently,
protecting the circuit until the cause is found and eliminated.
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8, 125 AMP)
r
CCl __ CD_:
OJ_COCD
CDC!J CDc::D
CD CIIl C!D r::m
em em em C!!l
,-II I~
1, SPARE
2, 13 AMPI
COMPUTER
COMMAND CONTROL CRANKING
3, CIRCUIT BREAKER (35 AMP)
POWER ACCESSORIES
4,110AMP)
RADIO, CRUISE CONTROL
5, 15 AMPI
INSTRUMENT PANEL LAMPS
HEADLAMP MINDER
6, CIRCUIT BREAKER (35 AMP)
POWER WINDOWS
7, 120 AMP)
COURTESY LIGHTS, HORN
AUDIBLE WARNING SYSTEM
CIGAR
LIGHTER, DOOR LOCKS
CLOCK,
TRUNK RELEASE
6-5
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
9, 120 AMP)
GAGES/WARNING INDICATOR
AUDIBLE WARNING SYSTEM
COMPUTER COMMAND
CONTROL
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
10,125
AMP)
HEATER/AIR
CONDITIONER
11,120 AMP)
PARK & SIDE MARKER LAMPS
LICENSE
LAMP
12,SPARE
13,120 AMP)
TURN SIGNAL LAMPS
BACK-UP LAMPS
14,120 AMP)
CHOKE HEATER
COOLANT FAN
15,(20 AMP)
STOP LAMPS
HAZARD LAMPS
16,110 AMP)
FUEL PUMP
17,110 AMP)
COMPUTER COMMAND
CONTROL