1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER heater

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Engine Overheating (CONT.)
The coolant level should be at or above
FULL COLD. If it isn't, you may have
a leak
in the radiator hoses, heater
hoses, radiator, water pump
or
somewhere else in the cooling system.
II Heater and radiator hoses, and
L other engine parts, can be
very hot. Don't touch them. If you
do, you can be burned.
Don't run the engine if there is a
leak. If you run the engine, it
could
lose all coolant. That could
cause
an engine fire, and you could
be burned. Get any leak fixed
before you drive the vehicle.
Engine damage from running
your
engine without coolant isn't
covered by your warranty.
I
Cooling System-3.1L V6 Engine
When you decide it's safe to lift the
hood, here's what you'll see:
(A) Coolant surge tank with pressure cap
(B) Electric engine fan
An electric fan under the hood
L can start up even when the
engine
is not running and can injl
you. Keep hands, clothing and tows
away hm any underhood electric f8n. I
If the coolant inside the coolant surge
tank is boiling, don't do anything else
until it cools down.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The coolant level should be at or above
FULL COLD. If it isn’t, you may have
a leak
in the radiator hoses, heater
hoses, radiator, water pump
or ’
somewhere else in the cooling system.
, Heater and radiator hoses, and
- b other engine parts, can be
very hot. Don’t touch them.
If you
do,
you can be burned.
Don’t run the engine
if there is a
leak.
If you run the engine, it
could lose all coolant. That could
cause
an engine fire, and you could
be burned. Get any leak
fixed
before you drive the vehicle.
Both Engines:
If there seems to be no leak, check to
see
if the electric engine fan is running.
If the engine is overheating, the fan
should be running. If it isn’t, your
vehicle needs service.
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Engine Overheating (CONT.)
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank
(or the Coolant Surge
Tank):
If you haven’t found a problem yet, but
the coolant level isn’t at or above FULL
COLD,
add a 50/50 mixture of clean
water
(preferably distilled) and a proper
antifreeze at the coolant recovery
tank
(or coolant surge tank). If you have the
coolant surge tank, be sure
the cooling
system, including the coolant surge
tank
pressure cap, is cool before you do it.
See How To Add Coolant to the 2.2L L4
Engirze at the Radiator or How to Add
Coolant
to the 3.1L V4 Engine ut the
Coolant
Surge Tank later in this section.
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Adding only plain water to
your cooling system can be
dangerous. Plain water, or some
other liquid like alcohol, can boil
before the proper coolant mix will.
Your vehicle’s coolant warning
system
is set for the proper cool an^
mix. With plain water or the
wrong
mix, your engine could get
too hot but you wouldn’t get
the
overheat warning, Your engine
could catch fire and you or others
could be burned. Use a 50150 mix
of clean water and a proper
antifreeze. In cold weather, water can freezt
and crack the engine, radiator,
heater core and other parts Ise
the recommended coolant.
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When to Change Engine Oil
See if any one of these is true for you:
Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km).
It’s below freezing outside and most
trips are less than 10 miles
(16 km).
The engine is at low speed most of the
time (as in door-to-door delivery,
or in
stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty places.
If any one
of these is true for your
vehicle, then you need to change your
oil and filter every 3,000 miles
(5 OOO km) or 3 months-whichever
comes first.
If none of them is true, change the oil
every
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12
months-whichever comes first. Change
the filter at the first oil change and at
every other oil change after that.
208
Engine Block Heater
An engine block heater can be a big
help if you have to park outside in very
cold weather,
0°F (-18°C) or colder. If
your vehicle has this option, see the
index under Engine Block Heater.
What to Do with Used Oil
CAUTION
A
Used engine oil contains
things that have caused skin
cancer in laboratory animals. Don’t
let used
oil stay on your skin for
very long. Clean your skin and
nails with soap and water, or a
good hand cleaner. Wash or
properly throw away clothing or
rags containing used engine oil.

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Fuse Usage
Fuse Rating
(AMP.)
INSTLPS 5
ECM 10
CIG 15
RADIO2 10
GAUGES 10
PK/TURN HTR-AIC
WIPER
F/P
RADIO 1
CTSY
WINDOW CRUISE
TURN-BIU
S/LP FTP
ACC
HDLP
15
25
25
10
10
20
30
10
15
20
20
30
20
Circuitry
Instrument Panel Lamps
Electronic Control Module, Fuel Injectors Cigarette Lighter, Glove
Box Light
Radio Power Gauges, Audible Warning System, Cluster Telltales, TCC, Rear
Defogger Relay, Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock, Multiport Fuel
Injection
Park and Turn Lamps
Heater and A/C Power, Daytime Running Lights (Canada),
Anti-Lock Brakes
Windshield Wipers
Fuel Pump
Radio Memory, Digital Clock
Interior Lights, Horn, Power Locks, Audible Warning System,
Remote Liftgate Release, Check Oil Light
Power Window (Breaker)
Cruise Control
Turn Signal, Back-up Lamps Stop Lamps, Hazard Flashers
Flash-To-Pass
Power Locks, Rear Window Defogger (Breaker)
Headlamp (Breaker)
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Replacement Bulbs (CONT.)
INSIDE LIGHTS
Dome Light
Dome/Reading Lights Wagon Rear
Compartment and Base
.....................
Front ..............................................
Rear ..............................................
Heater & A/C Control ..................................
Indicator Lights High-Beam Indicator
..................................
Brake. Oil. Turn Signals ..............................
Tailgate Ajar .........................................
Charge. Malfunction Indicator. Fasten Safety Belts. Temp .....
PRNDL .............................................
GloveBox ...........................................
I’ A 254
BULB
562
168
194
74
194
194
168
37
74
194

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Adding Brake Fluid
............ .222. 252
Electrical Equipment
.......... 247
Engine Coolant
...... .217. 250. 252
Engine Oil
......... .206. 250. 252
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
.... .2l5. 252
Power Steering Fluid
. .220. 251. 252
Transaxle Fluid Autornatic
........ .213. 250. 252
Manual
.......... .2l5. 250. 252
Windshield Washer Fluid
....... 220
Air Cleaner Filter
......... .209. 256
Air Conditioner
................ 107
Alcohol. Driving Under the Influence of
.................. 129
Alcohol in Gasoline
............. 198
Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning
.................... 243
Removing
................... 186
Antenna
...................... 122
Antifreeze
............ .216. 250. 252
Anti-Lock Brake System
......... 134
Warning Light
................ 101
Appearance Care
............... 236
Ashtrays and Lighter
............. 87
Audio Systems .................. 111
AM/FM Stereo Radio
.......... 112
AM/FM Stereo Radio with
Cassette Player
.............. 113
AM/FM Stereo Radio with Compact
Disc Player
................. 116
Care
of Audio Systems ......... 121
Radio Reception. Understanding
. . 121
Setting the Clock
.............. 111
Automatic Door Locks
........... 50
Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt
(see
Safety Belts)
Automatic Transaxle
Adding Fluid
........ .213, 250, 252
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock
... 61
Checking Fluid
............... 211
Shifting
...................... 60
Starting the Engine ............. 56
Battery ...................... 223
Jump Starting
................ 164
Battery Warning
........... .167. 223
Battery Warning Light
........... 100 Blizzard. Caught
In a
............ 159
Block Heater. Engine
........ .59. 208
Blowout. Tire
.................. 184
Brake Adjustment
.................. 137
Fluid
.................. .221. 252
Master Cylinder
.............. 221
Parking
...................... 66
Pedal Travel
................. 136
Rear
....................... -136
Warning Light ................ 100
Wear Indicators-Front Brakes ... 135
Brake System Warning Light
...... 100
Brake-Transaxle Shift
Interlock
..................... 61
Brakes. Anti-Lock
.............. 134
Braking
....................... 132
Braking In Emergencies
.......... 137
Braking Technique
.............. 132
Break-In. New Vehicle
Normal Driving ............... 54
Buckling Up (see
Safety Belts)
Bulb Replacement
Headlight
.............. .224. 253
Taillight
............... .225. 253
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Dead Battery: What to Do ........ 164
Defects. Safety (see
Safety Defects)
Defensive Driving .............. 128
Defogger. Rear Window .......... 109
Defrosting
.................... 108
Dome Light
.................... 82
Door Locks
.................... 49
Downshifting
.............. .65. W4
Driver Position
.................. 23
Driving
....................... 123
At Night
.................... 143
City
........................ 149
Controlling a Skid
............. 142
Defensively
................. -128
Drunken .................... 129
Freeway
.................... 150
Hill and Mountain ............ 154
In a Foreign Country
.......... 199
In Fog, Mist and Haze ......... 148
In the Rain .................. 145
Long Distance
................ 152
Loss
of Control ............... 142
On Curves
................... 138
Passing
..................... 140
Defogging
Your Windows
.... .106. 109 Through
Deep Standing Water
.... 58
Winter Driving ............... 157
Drunken Driving
............... 129
n
Easy-Entry Seat ................ 15
Electrical Equipment. Adding ..... 247
Emergencies. Braking
........... 137
Emergencies on the Road
......... 164
Emergencies. Steering in
......... 139
Emergency
Starting ............. 164
Emergency Towing
.............. 169
Engine Block Heater
........ .59, 208
Engine Coolant (see
Coolant)
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Engine Identification
........ .56. 246
Engine Oil
.................... 205
Additives
................... 207
Checking
&
Adding .......... .205. 250. 252
Crankcase Capacity
........... 250
Disposing of Used Oil ......... 209
Energy Conserving
............ 207
Filter
.................. .208. 256
Gage
(see Coolant)
Pressure Gage ................. 99
Warning Light ................ 98
When to
Change .............. 208
Engine Overheating
............. 174
Engine Specifications
............ 255
Engine, Starting
................. 56
Automatic Transaxle ........... 57
Manual Transaxle
.............. 57
Ethanol in Gasoline ............. 198
Exhaust Dangerous
Gas in ......... .70, 159
Parking with the Engine Running
................ .68, 71
Expectant Mothers, Use of
Safety Belts
................... 27
Expressway Driving
............. 150
Extender. Safety Belt ............ -44
Exterior Appearance
(see
Appearance Care)
Fabric Cleaning (see Appearance Care)
Fan Warnings .......... .166. 167. 175
Filling
the Fuel Tank ....... .200. 251
Filter. Oil
............ .208, 250. 256
Flashers, Hazard Warning
........ 164
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