1984 CHEVROLET CAVALIER mirror

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BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAVALIER
TRANSAXLE
While reading this manual, you will nole many references 10 Ihe "transaxle." The transaxle is a transmission and differential (axle) combined in a singl ,e unit.
To avoid confusion, the word
"transaxle" will be used throughout this manual 10 refer to bolh Ihe transmission and differenlial funclions.
DRIVER DAILY CHECKUST
Be sure you know how to use your vehicle and its equipment before operating it
Before Entering the Vehicle
1. See that windows, mirrors and lights are clean and unobstructed.
2. If any lire does not look normal, check it with a pressure gage.
3. Look for fluid leaks .
4. Be sure everything is properly stowed.
5. Check the area behind the vehicle if you are about to back up.
__ Before Driving Off
1. Lock all doors.
2. Adjust the seat and any movable head restraint
3. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
4. DO NOT allow anyone to ride where there is no seat belt ; and ALWAYS properly fasten the seat belt.
5. Check that all the warning lights work as the key is turned to "Run" or "Start"
6. Check all gages (including the fuel gage).
7 . Release the parking brake (and make sure the
"BRAKE " light turns .off).
See related topics in this manual
or the Maintenance Schedule folder H problems are found.
STOWING THINGS IN (OR ON) THE VEHICLE
CAUTION: Put luggage or cargo In the trunk, or rea' area if postible. Cargo weight,
whether In the trunk or rear area, should be located as far forward as possible. Cargo weight on the roof Shoukt be positioned .s evenly as possible. Secure all i1ems in place to help keep them -from being thrown about and injuring people during a cot"-ion or sudden maneuver. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seetbaCks. Do not place anything on the filler panel, or any cargo cover between the rear seat~.ck and window.
GUARD AGAINST THEFT
Your new Cava~er has many features to help prevent then of the vehicle, its
equipment, and contents. But these anti-then features
depend upon you to work.
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Power windows have an ignition interlock so the windows cannot be operated
unless the ignition .
switch· is in the "RUN " position . A master control for all windows is provided on the driver 's door . Individual switches are provided
under each window for passenger use.
MIRRORS
",side Rearvlew Mirror
DAY/NIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Outside Rearview Mirror
Adjust the outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle . This
helps you determine the location of objects-seen
in the mirror .
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Your vehicle may have an optional convex outside right-hand mirror. (A convex
mirror has a curved surface.)
• Use care when judging the size or distance of a vehicle· or object seen in Ihis convex mirror -such objecls will LOOK smaller and appear farther
away than when seen in a flat mirror.
• Use your inside mirror (or glance rearward) to determine the size and distance of objects seen in the convex mirror.
• Adjust the mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle.
SEAT CONTROLS
Bucket Seats
The fronl seals may be adjusled forward or rearward by moving Ihe conlrol
lever at the front of the seat. Move thecontro! lever to the left to release the locking mechanism; then exert slight body pressure· to move seat to desired position. Release lever to lock seat into position.
CAUTION: . Do . not adjust a· manually· operated· driVer's seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could move suddenly and cause the driver to lose controt· of.. the vehicle.
After adjusling a manually operaled seal; push il back and forlh 10 be sur" il wifl not move. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service if either seat adjuster
does not lalch.
Multi-Position Reclinil'lg Seat
The reclining sealback can be tilted forward or rearward of Ihe normal posilion
by firsl pushing on
Ihe sealback, Ihen lifting the conlrol lever on Ihe ouler side
of
Ihe seat. Release Ihe lever 10 lock the sealback in place.
To relurn Ihe sealback 10 an uprighl position, push rearward slightly on the
sealback, lhen move
Ihe conlrol lever. Release the sealback 10 allow il 10 move forward:· .Lf you do not first push on the seatback before moving the lever,
the seatback may jam.
To release it, you must push firmly rearward on the
seatback before moving the lever, then move
the control lever.
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PART NUMBER
1051516
1050017
1052277
1050172
1050173
1050174 "1050214 "1050244 1052627
1050427
1050429
1052349 1050729
1052870
1051055 "1051398 1051515 1050201 1051855 1052367 1052753
1052271 1052535
APPEARANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
SIZE
0.946 L 132 oz.) 0.946 L 132 oz.) 0.354 L (12oz.)
0.473 L 116 oz.) 0.473 L (16 oz.) 0.473 L 116 oz.) 0.946 L 132 oz.) 0.473 L 116 ot.) 0.354 L 112 oz.) 0.680 L 123 oz.) 2.72 kg 16 lb.)
0.340 kg 112 o~.) 0.237 L 18 oZ')'1 0.473 L 116 oz,) 0.473 L 116 oz.,1 0.237 L 18 oz.) , 0.946 L 132 oz.i, 0.4Z3 kg 116 oZI) 0.946 L 132 oz.), 0.473 L (16 OZ.),.I 3.785 L 11 gal.) 1
0.680 L (23 oz.l 0.473 L 116 ozi)
DESCRIPTION
Washer Solvent and Gas Line De-Icer Power Steering Fluid Spray~A-Squeak
Tar and Road on Remover Chrome Cleaner and Polish White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Vinyl/Leather Cleaner Fabric Cleaner Heat Valve Lubricant Glass Cleaner Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
tubriplate (White Grease) Vinyl Top Cleaner Wash -Wax (cone.') Preservatone Spot Lifter GM Optikleen Magic Mirror Cleaner-Polish Dexron® II GM Engine Oil Supplement IE.O.S.1 Permanent Type Anti.Freeze Coolant (Ethylene Glycol Base) GM Gear Lubricant Delco Supreme II Brake Fluid
USAGE
Windshield washing system and gas line Power Steering WeatherStrips -stops squeaks on metal-to-metaland metal­to-rubber contact Removes old waxes, polishes, tar, and road oil Removes rust and corrosion on chrome and stainless steel Cleans white and black tires Spot and stain removal on leather or vinyl Spot and stain removal on cloth andfabric Free up sticky heat risers -general purpose penetrant
Glass cleaning and spot cleaning on vinyls Cleans vinyl and cloth on door trim, seats, and carpet -also, tireS; and mats
Grease for hood; trunk and door hinges and latches
Cleaning of vinyl tops
Exterior Wash
Vinyl Top Dressing
Spot and stain removal on cloth and fabric
Windshield washer solvent and anti-freeze Exterior Cleaner and polish Automatic transmission and Four Speed Manual Transmission See your Dealer for specific usage
Year round coolant and anti-freeze
Rear
axle lubricant
Brake Fluid
*Not recommended for Pigskj~ede Leather. $ee your General Motors Dealer for these products. I

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