1984 CHEVROLET CAVALIER trunk

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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The time to be most on guard is when leaving the vehicle:
1. Park in a lighted spot when you can, and fully close all windows and
any roof panels.
2 .
Lock the steering column and take the keys:
• Turn the key to "Lock" while depressing the key release lever (if so
equipped) and remove the
key. This locks the ignition and both
steering and shift controls , unless your manual transaxJe vehicle has a key release lever . In thai case . Ihe shiH control is not locked. The key can be removed only when the ignition is locked.
• II you must leave a key wilh the vehicle. leave the square-head key
only. Take the oval-head key with you. This will help prevent unwanted
entry into your vehicle or any locked compartment at a later date. Be
sure to
lock the glove box since the remote release button allows the
hatchback.
tailgate , or trunk to be opened even though the ignition key
has been removed .
3. Keep items that may appear to be of value out of sight and locked up
when possible.
4 .
Lock all doors.
KEYS
Two different keys are provided for the locks on your vehicte. The key code is
stamped on the "knock-out" plug in each key head.
• Key with square heed -for ignition lock only.
• Key with oval heed -for all other locks .
tDENTtFYING
IGNITION LOCK
For vehicle security:
DOOR LOCKS & ALL OTHER LOCKS
•
Record the key code numbers, then knock the plugs out of the keys.
• Keep the key codes in a safe place (such as your wallet) . NOT IN THE VEHICLE.
If the original keys are lost. duplicates can be made using the key codes.
Stamped on the key
is a letter indicating the proper key blank needed if
duplicates are required . Contact any GM dealer or a locksmith .
If you park in an attended lot. leave only your square-head ignition key. Lock
your glove box and take the oval-head key with you. This will help prevent illegal entry into your vehicle or any locked compartment.
It's a good idea to carry an extra key to the door in your wallet or purse, should you accidentally lock your regular keys In the vehicle. To help
protect your Vehicle and its contents against theft, General Motors has
des igned in anti-theft features which would also make jf: inconvenient and
possibly expensive to enter the vehicle if you are locked out.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Driving with the trunk lid, hatchback or liftgate on station wagon models open is not recommended. Under some conditions, exhaust gases may be drawn
into the vehicle. If the trunk lid, hatchback or liftback must remain open for
some reason while moving, or if electrical wiring or other cable connections to a trailer must pass through the seal between the trunk lid, hatchback or liftback
and the body, follow these precautions:
• Close all windows.
• Adjust the heating or cooling system to force outside air into the vehicle as
described abcve, but set the fan to high speed.
• On vehicles with outside air vents in or under the instrument panel, open the vents fully.
NEW VEHICLE "BREAK-IN" PERIOD
You can drive your new vehicle from its very first mile/kilometer without
following a formal "break-in" schedule. However, there are things you can do during the first few hundred miles/kilometers of driving that will add to the
future performance and economy of your vehicle.
We recommend you limit your speed during the first 500 miles (800 kilometers)
to a maximum of 55 mph (90 km/h); but do not drive for long periods at any
one constant speed, either fast or slow. During this time, avoid full throttle
starts and, if possible, avoid hard stops especially during the first 200 miles (320 kilometers) of driving.
Always drive at moderate speed until the engine has completely warmed up.
I! you plan to use your new vehicle for trailer towing, see the following.
TRAILER TOWING
This car is designed and intended to be used mainly to carry people. Towing a
trailer
will affect handling, durability and economy. Your safety and satisfaction
depend upon proper use of correct equipment. Also, you should avoid
overloads and other abusive use.
The maximum loaded trailer weight you can pull with your vehicle depends on
your intended use
and what special equipment has been installed on it.
Information on trailer towing ability, special equipment required, and optional
equipment available should be obtained from your dealer. Ask for the trailering brochure. Or, write: Consumer Relations Department, Chevrolet Motor
Division, Warren, Michigan 48090.
(In Canada, write to General Motors of
Canada Limited, Customer Services Department, Oshawa, Ontario L lJ 5Z6.)
Tires
When towing trailers, be sure your tires are properly inflated to the inflation pressure shown on the Tire Placard on the driver's door.
The allowable passenger and cargo load for this vehicle, also shown on the
Tire
Placard, is reduced by the trailer tongue weight whenever the trailer is
attached to the vehicle. See "Service and Maintenance," Section 5 for more tire information.
Maintenance
More frequent service is required when using your vehicle to pull a trailer. See
the Maintenance Schedule folder for Automatic Transaxle Fluid and Engine Oil change requirements for trailering.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine • Adjust the heating or cooWng system to force outside air into the cal as
follows :
1. On cars not equipped with air conditioning , set the fan to high speed
and the upper control lever to any position except "Off."
2 . On cars equipped with air condition ing, set the fan to high speed and
the
upper control lever to any position except "Off" or "Max."
• On cars that have outside air vents in or under the instrument panel, open
vents
fully .
"Gate Ajar" Ught
Station wagons have a "GATE AJAR" warning light located in the instrument
cluster . It is designed to come on ~ the liftgate is not lully closed and the
ignition is on , thus warning against driving with the liftgate even partially open.
See "Engine Exhaust Gas Caution (Carbon Monoxide)" at the beginning 01
"Starting and Operating ," Section 2 of this manual . To test that the ight circuit
is working correctly , start the car and check that the light comes on when the liftgate is open or only partially latched.
Electric Trunk, Hatchback , Or Tailgate Release
An electric release permits opening the trunk, hatchback or station wagon tailgate from inside the car by pressing a release bunon in the instrument panel
glove box. The release lor the hatchback and the station wagon tailgate will
function only II the automatic transaxle is in "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) or, on
manual transaxle cars, ~ the parking brake is applied .
SUNSHADE (OPTIONAL)
n your hatchback model is equipped with the optional louvered rear window
sunshade, the
sunshade·is hinged at the top and heid down at the boUom by a
one-quarter tum fastener on each end of the sunshade. This method of
attachment
allows you to raise the sunshade lor cleaning the exterior of the
hatchback glass :
To clean the hatchback lid exterior glass:
1. Using a coin or screwdriver , rotate each lastener one-quarter turn until they pop up; the sunshade is now unlocked .
2. Grasp the lower edge 01 the sunshade approximately in the middle and lift
the sunshade away Irom the hatchback lid.
3. Clean the hatchback glass as desired while holding the sunshade in the
open position.
4 . Lower the sunshade to
its original position and locate the one-quarter turn
fasteners over the holes in the lower bracket assemblies; using a coin or
screwdriver, push the one-quarter turn stud downward
until it engages the
wire bail on the bracket and rotate one-quarter turn to lock. (Make sure the
lastener is
locked to the bracket by. lifting each corner 01 the sunshade.)
NOnCE: DO NOT DRIVE when sunshade is not lOcked in position.
To remove the sunshade from the car, ~ desired , release the sunshade as you would lor cleaning. Then, remove the four nuts which secure the sunshade
hinges to the hinge base
plate on the hatchback lid. Wft the sunshade assembly from the car.
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VENT GLASS ~C"rl I / iT'--.... /.1 TO AEMOVE GLASS I,~ATCH ASSEMBlY
PUSH HERE TO ~ / SEPARATE THE @ ':ATCH ASSEM81. Y TRIM LACE~ i VISTA VENT GLASS STOWAGE BAG
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OPEN VISTA VENT INTERIOR VIEW VIEWA RETAINER
The glass panel can also be removed completely , First, open the Vista-Vent as described , Then, press the glass release tab (in the latch release handle) and
lift the panel
l.P and out to disengage the front hinges, Store the glass panel in
the protective storage bag in the trunk or rear area.
CAUTION: To hetp avoid perso ..... ·injUIY and/or equipment damage :
• 00 not try to remove the panel while the car is moving. Otherwise, the PMWI may become a hazard by, f.ling into or flying off the car.
• After removing the roof panel, place It in the protective beg provided. Stow the root panel In the trunk, 11 the vehicle 18 so equipped. If your car Is • hatchbKk, stow the roof panel on the re ... ·k)ad floor behind the second seat and secure the straps on the beg to the anchor brackets as shown. This will he&p keep the panel from being thrown about and Injuring people during a collision or sudden maneuver, AND will
help protect the panel.
• The protective stor-ve ~ and the brackets mounted in the rear of hatchbacks are designed to eecur. ONLY the removab. root panel
• After putting the roof panel back In piaee, alway. check that it I. flrmlylatehed by pushing up on the underside of the panel.
ROLL-UP CARGO COVER (HATCHBACKS)
Hidclen stowage in the rear area of hatchbacks is provided by the optional roll­
up cargo cover. The cover is mounted behind the rear . seat and can be
extended over the rear area by grasping the handle and pulling the cover
rearward like a window shade.
Eyelets at each corner of the cover can be
placed on hooks at the baCk corners of the rear area to hold the cover in place.
To carry larger items the cargo cover can be removed and the rear seat folded
down, To remove the cover, grasp one end of the roller and push it toward the
opposite end. This
will shorten it so you can s~de ~ out of the bracket on the
trim
panel. Stow the rolled cover on the floor behind the front seat
When installing the cover be sure the handle is on top. Standing at either side,
grasp one end of the roller and place the
opPOSite end into the mounting
bracket on the far side . Push the roller toward the inserted end to shorten it
and slide the near
end into the slot of the other bracket so it snaps in place,
Pull on each end of the cover to be sure it is fully seated . The cover can be left
rolled up when not needed.
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CAUTION: Always securely reatow the, spare tire assembly (or flat tir.), all jacking
equipment, and the cover , using the means provided . When driving the car with the Compact Spare instel~. stow the ",Met COYer in the trunk. In station wagons and hatchbecks, when the rear seat Is folded down, stow the wheel cover nat on the rear floor behind the right front seat. When the r •• r' seat is up, stow the wheel cover in the rear area . This will help keep SUch1tung. trom being thrown about and injuring people during II colhion or • sudden maneuver ..
WHEEL NUT TORQUE
CAUTION:, Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. Snug all wheel nuta and then tighten to the specified torque In the numerical sequence shown. Improperly tightened wheet nuts coukl eventually alk>w' the wheel to come off while the veh;ckt is 'moving, pOssibly , causing loss of control and/or pertonal injury or damage. As soon as possible after instilling any wheel, have II technician tighten wheel nuts with a torque wrench to the torque Mlown in "Specifications ," Section 6.
(Also see the "Replace ment F~st!3ners" Caution in "Servic e and
Maintenance," Section 5 regarding the danger of mixing metric and customary fasteners . See the "tnspection and Rotation" Caution under "Tires" in the
same section regarding the importance of obtaining
good metal-to-metal
contact.)
Spare Tire
At least monthly, check the spare tire to be sure that it is stowed
securely and properly inflated. If you have a Compact Spare, adjust the
pressure
to 415 kilopascals (60 pounds per square inch). (To find out if you have a COmpact Spare, see "Compact Spare " in this section .) For all other
tires, see "Inflation Pressure"-in Section 5 of this manual to learn what
pressure to use.
Cast Aluminum Wheel Hub Cap
1 . RerJ)ove wheel and tire assemb ly from car.
2 . The hub
cap may be removed by pushing or hitting it away from the wheel
from
the back side (inboard side of wheel) . It is pre ferred that a blunt tool be used on the backside of the hub cap. However, the lug wrench may be
used if no other tool is available but caution must be exercised to avoid hub cap damage .
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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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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