1984 CHEVROLET CAVALIER emergency towing

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NonCE: Use only trailer hitches which permit normal operation of the Energy
Absorbing Bumper system, If so equipped. For example, a rigid fore and aft connection between the bumper and any other part of-the vehicle may increase damage in the event of a collision.
TRAILER TOWING TIPS
Getting Started
Before entering traffic with a trailer that has electric brakes, start the vehicle and trailer moving and apply the trailer brakes by hand to be sure the trailer
brakes are working and the trailer electrical system is connected.
Engine Cooling
If your engine overheats, follow the steps under "Engine Cooling System
Overheating" in "In Case of Emergency," Section 3 of this manual.
Long Uphill Grades
When going up long grades, you can reduce the chance 01 engine overheating
by turning off the air conditioner, if so equipped.
Down Steep Or Long Grades
Before going down a steep or long grade, reduce speed and shift the transaxle
into a lower gear to help control your vehicle's speed. Try not to hold the brake pedal down too long or too often. This could cause the brakes to overheat and
reduce brake effectiveness.
Transaxle
See the method for checking the transaxle fluid level in "Service and
Maintenance,"
Section 5 of this manual.
Parkin!!
You should not park vehicles with trailers on a grade (hill). However, if you
must park on a grade, these steps must be followed:
1. Apply the regular brakes.
2. Have someone place wheel chocks under the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the
chocks absorb the load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transaxle to "P"(Park),
If the vehicle is parked on a grade, don't shift the transaxle to "P"(Park) until the trailer wheels are chocked and the parking brake is set. If you do, the
weight of the
vehicle and trailer may put so much force on the parking pawl in
the transaxle that it may be hard to shift out of "P"(Park).
When starting, after being parked
on a grade:
1. Apply the regular brakes and hold.
2. Start the engine in "P"(Park).
3. Shift into gear and release the parking brake.
4. Release the regular brakes and drive until the chocks are free.
5. Apply the regular brakes and have someone remove the chocks.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES
Automatic Iransaxles replace the standard clutch and Iransaxle . After starting
the engine with the selector lever in "N" (Neutral) or "P" (Park) posnion,
select the range desired (see table) and depress the accelerator. A gradual start with a steady increase in ac ce lerator pressure will result in best possible
fuel economy. Rapid acceleration for fast starts will result in greater fuel consumption.
P -(PARK)
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - 3 SPEED
This position is used to lock the transaxle
when the vehicle
is parked or wlVle starting
the engine. Never move the shift
lever to Park
until your vehicle is fully stopped . Use this.
position together with the parking brake.
R - (REVERSE) This position
is used fot backing the vehicle.
" Bring your vehicle to a complete stop before
shifting to Reverse .
N - (NEUTRAL)
This is the out-of.gear position. You may restart
a stalled engine while the vehicle
is still moving
with the selector
"in Neutral. This position is also used when towing the vehicle. See the "In Case of Emergency" section for towing facts.
D
- " (DRIVE) Use this position for all normal forward driving.
Forced downshifts -with the selector in "D"
you can get an automatic downshift at speeds
under
3S mph (60 km/h) by pressing Ihe accel· erator pedal approximately halfway to the 1I00r.
You
will also get a forced downshift at speeds
above 35 mph
(60 km/h) by pressing the
pedal all the way to the 1I00r . This will give
you increased acceleration for passing maneuvers.
2 - (LOW2) This range is used when extra performance is
required for hill climbing or it can also be used to provide "engine braking" to slow the vehicle
when going down medium grades. The shift lever may'be moved from "D" to "2n(and vice
versa) under most driving conditions.
1 - (LOWl) This position
is used to provide maximum engine
braking
when driving down very sharp grades
or when maximum performance is required
to
climb a steep hill or run through deep snow or
mud. You may shift into 1 at any speed but the
transaxle " will not lock into Low until vehicle
speed
is under 40 mphl.60 km/h).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When_ going up or down hills. it ~ ~ tor the vehk:1e to toM 011 to gain apHCI (.,.rticu"Y when towing I trailer), even though the Cruise Control is enpgecL • this happens while going up hin, merely depress the accelerator pedal to maintain the speed desired. If going down a hili steep enough to cau .. thl vehie'" to gain speed, depress the brake pedal •• which will both dl .. ngage the Cruise Control and help .lOw the vehicle. In addition, when going down a steep or lang grade . the transaxle shoUld be shifted into I lower gear to help control vehicte speed •• see "Descending A Grade " in "Starting and Operating," Section 2.
HORN
The horn on your vehicle is actuated by firmly pressing on the ped in the
center of the steering
wheel.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
The hazard warning flasher is covered in "In Case of Emergency," Section 3.
FLOOR CONTROLS
BRAKING SYSTEM
The regular braking system is designed for braking performance under a wide
range of driving cond~ions even when the vehicle is loaded to ~ lull rated
vehicle toad capacity .
CAUTION: Driving through water deep enough to wet brake components may cau .. the brakea nat to work .. welL -M a reaul, the vehIde wi. not aIow down .. the usu.I _, ond M may pull 10 "'" right Of ..... _ 0"'-""'11 to "'" _ tor _ .-.os,
-'1 "'" ...... lightly 10 check __ .... "-'" apply the blakes. At the .. me time ""' .. .... torw.rd apeed, with. plenty of clear apace ....... to the .,..,. II1CI to the sidea. Do this-unUl the brIkaI return to notmIt. Always do __ driving 1hrougII_ to help _ "'" _ oI ........ lnjuty.
Brake Warning lJg/rt
The brake system warning light is covered in the '.' lnstrumentPanel" section.
Vacuum Power Brakes
• the engine stops, do not pump the brakes. The system is designed to stop the vehicle with reserve power assist n the brake pedal is held dOwn. This
reserve is
greatly reduced each time you apply and release the brakes. II,
when you turn the atMring wheel during braking, the vehic:1e does not turn, don't push as hard on the brake pedal •.
Without power assist the vehicle can still be stopped by pushing much harder
on the brake
pedal. however. the stopping distance may be longer.
Brakes (Except ,Parking Brake)
H the brake pedaJ goes down farther than normal, ~ may be due to a lack of
adjustment of any rear drum
brakes. To find. out if this is the case. drive
backward and forward a few times. applying the brakes firmly when going in
each direction.
See your dealer n pedal height dOes not retum to normal, or there is a rapid
increase in pedal travel whether or not your vehicle has rear drum brakes. This
could be a sign of brake trOUble.
NOTICE: "FtidInsI the brake" by resting yow i0oi on thl brau pedal when you do not Intend 'to brake CIIf1 overhMI: the brIkM and ...... out the brake InInga and p..ts faster. , ThI. mIIy alSo dllNlge the brakes Mtd will wasta fuel.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SECTION 7
Accessory Position, Steering CoIl.m Lock 2-7 AIr Cir ctJlalioo. . 2-26 Ai' Cleaner. 5-,0 Air Conditio ning ............ . 2-27 M ainte nance .. Antenna . 5-\1 2 -35 5-8 Antifreeze (See Coo~ng System) .. Appearance cae ...• ....•.. 4·t .... ...... 2 -25 ASh Tra y .. Automatic T 'ansalC!e Fluid Chedi: . ___ .. . _ ..... _ ._ ... ... . Maintenance .. Notice ,. .. Op$ralion .. Surter Safety Switch Axlo, Drive-Fluid Level Ball Joints. Ba"&,y
· ....... 5-6 .... 5'-6 2,13 · .... 2 -12 2'13
........ . 5-11 5-1 I
Caution.. 5-11 Emergenc y Starling.. 3-1 Freedom.. .. 3·1 , 5-11 Gas caution . ___ ............. ..... ... . ...... .... 3·, Specilicalions .... ... ... ... .. ... .. .. . T esl indlealor .. Belor e Driving Your cavalier .. B loc k Healer, Engine Blower, Ventilating .. Brakes Driving Through Deep Water "
Parking Brake .. P eda l TraVel .. Power ... SelI·AqusIing ...... ... ..... .. ... .. .. . T railer ..... . Warning Light .. Br eak -In Period Cars Pulrng Tra~ars New Car .. Bucke l Seats .. R ttelininQ .. Bulbs and Fuses ..
""_ Jad< Operation . Stowage ............. ... ... .. .... •..•. • _ ..
Key RemiAder .. Cap FIJI:II .. R adiator Capa.cities .. carbon Monoxide Caution .. Cargo Cover (Hatchback) .. cargO Cover (Station Wagon) ... Carrier, Infant Safety .. cataIytlc Converter .. care .... OwNheatng ....... . Changing Wheels and Tl"es .. Ct\IICI Restraint.. Cigarette lightsr ..
. .... 6 -1 . . . 5-1 1 1-1 2-11 2-25
2 -18
2 -19
2·18 •.••.•. 2, 18 2-1 8 ....... ... .. 2· 3 2·22
2-2
2-2
1 -5
1-5
6 ·3. 6·4 . 6-5
3 ·5 . 3-6 ........ . 3-5
· ....... 2·'
5 -1 5-10 .... .. 6-1 2 -1 2-38 2 -39 1·11 5-2 ...... .... 5-2 ..3 -3 ....•.••. . 3·5 1-11 · ..... 2-25
INDEX
7-1
C1eri'9 c;a.pet care .. Caution .. Exteriof Finish and Trim Fabri c and Interio r Trim .. Solvents Racomme nded Spot Removal. Vinyl Top .. C kl tch
. .... 4·' . ..... 4 -' 4 -' 4 -1
4 -1
..,
4-3
PeDa l Acl/Ustmeot ........ ... ... ... .......... ........ 5·7 Cold Wealhet Starting ... ... ... ...... ... ... ...... 2·11 CooIiIl9 System care. .. . 5 ·8 Coolan t Rocommeodation 5-9 Overhea ting caution. 3-3 Courtosy Lights .. 6-3 Cruis e Con trof 2-16 Defay Wipo( Sys tem ....................... ,.. 2 -9 [)jmensions, Ve)jcle.. . ......... 6-1 [Xsc Brake Wear IrKicator .......... 2-20 Door locks ' -3 Power Door l ocks ... Drive Axle
"""" Seal Adjus tment. .. Driving on Slippery Surfaces Electn c Fan .. Electric al System Battory .. Bulbs .• . . FI.ISOS ..•..• Emergency. In Case Of . Brake W~ning Liglt .. 1
-3
.• 5·6
1 -5 2 -\' .... ~::<',~~-
5 '11, 6·2 '·3 6-4. 6·5 . .... ..... .. 3 · . ... 2 ·22 Geoefator hdicalor... . ...... 2 ·2 1 Hazru"d Warring . .,fLashef ... -'. __ .... ,,, 3 ·1 Jaddng T o Change Wheels 3·5 Jump Starling with Auxi~ary Banel)'. . 3· Overhe.1tod Radiator.. 3·3 Pushing To Start.. 3-I Spar e Trre.. . . .................... 3-5 , 3·6 Towing.. 3·6 Engine Block Heater ... Codo .. CooIO>g •••.
2 ·' , . . .. . 6·5
5 ·7
8I:haust Gas Caution ............... ... ... ... ... 2-1 Flooded, Staring Procedlre ................ 2·11 Qvome ating ................... ....... .... ............. . 3-3 Serial NulTlbef.. . .... 6-5 Specifications . ............... . ..... . .. ..... .......... 6-' Starting... 2·10 Temperature Gage.. 2 ·24 TefTlP(Iralure Light. 2 -21 EnginO Oil Capacity .. Dipstick •• F~Of . . .
. ............ ....... ... .. .... .......... ... 6-1
Reoo .. wnonootion .. Ethyteno Glycol Coolant .• EXhaUst Gas Caution . .
• •••• 5 -3 5·5. 6 ·2
5 ·'
5 ·7 . ....... 2·' Driving With Trunk Open ..... .. ............. . 2-'

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine STereo.. 2-3 1 Tapu System ..... ....... .............. ........... 2-30 Rear WnJow Defogger ...•.•.......•.• .. . 2,26 Roar Window Washer/Wiper.. .. 2,29 Aegstration.. &5 Engine Number. &5 VehICle identifICation Number. &5 Replacement Fastener .. 5 -1
Restarting.
Restraints Child ... Lap Belts .. Methods Of Restr~ring Children •.. ReM Seat .. Reslraill lor Pfegnan WomtHI • . Shoulder Belts ___________ .......•..•.•.. Rool
2 -11
'-II ',9, 1-10 1-11 1·9 . HO H H l. l-10
Luggage
ca-rier .... ...... ............. 2-40, 2-4 Removable Panel. 2-37 Rotation. Tire .. Safoty BeltS (Seat Belts) .
5-14
,-, Carrior, InfiYIt . 1 -11 Seal, Child .... ..... ..... .... .. . .•.. 1-1 1
.. " Adj;stment, M Child Restraint __ Inspection and Care .. Lap. Shoukler Rclfactors .... ...... .. ................. ...... .
'-II 1-11 1-6 1-6
1-6 SOouIcIer_.. . _ .. _ ....... .............•.•.• SoII.Adjusting Bfakes Sensor Indicator and Check Eogr.e Irdcator Light . Service and Mainl:enMC8 •. Side Marker Ligtts ..
••.•. 2·1 8
2-21 . ....... 5,1 '-3 Spare Tire .. ... .............. 3·6. 3-7 Jacking Instructions .. Specifications, General,. $peed Control (Cruise Control) ..
-. 8tafteJ Sdety Switch ... _ .... _ ..........•.•
.... "'" Automatic Transaxle cars .. Emergency .. S-.. ColImn Controls .. Column Lock, Anti-Theft Power ..
3-5 ' -I 2 -16 2 -2<) 2-10
. ... 2-10 ...... 3-1
2-7 ... 2-7 .. '. 2-15 ' Wheel, Tilt ............. ; ........................... 2·15 Straps, Safety (See Seat Belts)
Stowing 01 Items. .. .............. . 1-' 3·5 , '3-6 Stowage Tire and Jack .. Suspension Maintenance .. 5·11 Tachomeler ...... ... ..... ........... ............ ..... 2·22 Theft, ou.d Againsl... 1-1 ThennostaI ..... ........ 5-9 Tilt SMering WheeL. r .. Alignment and Balance ... Chains •.
........ -2-15
5-15
5-15
Changing .................... .... ..... ................. 3.5 Damage al'l(j Repaj!' ... . .. ...... .. .... .......... 5-16 High Speod Operation __ ............•..•.•. 5-13 Hydroplaning .. _ ................. 5 .15 Wlallorl Pr~e.. . ..................... 5 .13 W;pection ... 5-14 Jackng... 3·5 L03(I Limit . Radial Tires .. Replacemont .. Rotation . Spare .. Tire Chains ..
5·13
5·16
5'16 5·14 3 -5 , 3-6 5 '15 Trac tion ........................... .................. 5 -1 5 lreacl W6iI' 1r"IcIicaIors.. 5017 Warranty ......... _ .................................. 5-18 T_
Caution ........ ~obIod Vehicle .. Mal1tonance , . Tires ...... . To Starl .. To)[iC Cleaning Solvents .. E)[haust n..mes .. Traction . Wei Roads ..
2-3
3 -8
2 ·2
5 ·13 3-1
.. .... ..... 4-1 2 -1 5 '15
Traffic Hazard Flasher ......... ... .... ......... 3,1
, T~ TOWing .... ............. ........ .............. 2 -2 -~,-u,_ BreOk~" Pofiod ................. ....... ............ . 2.2
7-3
CauIioc:II .................. ...... ...................... 2·3
~=~~'~~~~~·~':~~~~~~~~:::~:i·~~:;;---Tips.. 2.4 Tire W1ation.... 5.13 Trailer Tongue Load .............. ........ ,.. 2.3 TrlWlSaX!e AlAomaIic .. 2· 12 'Braking EtIect On Hills ....... 2·14 Checking FUd Level ............... ........ ¥,.,.: 506 ManuaI·, .. : ::.;:-... 2-14 ShIft Controls .. Upshift Indlcator light .. 2 -14 2 ·15 Tread Wear Ind"lCators.. 5·17
Turn Signals and Lane Change Feature ............................................... , 2·8 UndorbOcly Maintenance.. .. .......... 4·5 Upshift Indicator Light.. 2·15 Vehicle kJentjicaliCJO Number.. 6·S Vetjcte Loadir1g •.•.......... _ .......... _........ 5'12 Ventilating System .................... , .......... 2·25 Voltmeter ....................... .. 2·22 Wamny {Sue W.f1Iflty Folder; Wheel Cha.lgiog ................. ... .. _ ............... 3 -5
Wheel Replacement·Considerations.. 5 ·16 Wheel, Tilt. Steering.. 2·t5 Window$ Manual.. 1.3 Power ........ ................................... ......... 1·4 Rear, Defogger .................................... 2.28 Rear , Washer/Wipel. . 2·29
-0et0atIng ..:I 08t0gging .......... 2-27, 2-28 DMay Wiper System .. _ .................. ........ 2·9 Washer Uae In Cold WNilher .. WUhet Solution .. Wipers And Washers .. Wrecker , TOWing ..
2-10
2-10
2-. 3 ..