1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER towing

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Towing from the Front- Vehicle
Hook-Up (CONT.)
2. Attach a separate safety chain around
the outboard end of each lower
control arm.
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Towing from the Rear-
Vehicle
Hook-Up
Before hooking up to a tow truck, be
sure to read all the information in
Towing Your Chevrolet earlier in this
section. Also be sure to use the proper
hook-up for your particular vehicle.
All Models:
1. Attach T-hook chains on both sides in
the slotted holes in the bottom of the
frame rail just ahead of the rear
wheels.
2. Position lower sling crossbar directly
under the rear bumper.

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NOTICE I
men using.w~&l-lift equipment,
towing
over rough surfices can
damage a vehicle. To help avoid
this, install a towing dolly beneath
the wheels that would otherwise be
on the ground during the tow. This
will increase clearance between the wheel-lift equipment and the
underbody
of the towed vehicle. I
3. Attach a separate safety chain to each
side
of the axle inboard of the spring.

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- high speed, they can explode
and you or others could be injured.
And, the transaxle or other parts of
the vehicle can overheat. That could
cause an engine compartment fire
or other damage. When you’re
stuck, spin
the wheels as little as
possible. Don’t spin the wheels
above
35 mph (56 h/h) as shown
on
the speedometer. Spinning
your wheels can destroy
parts
of your vehicle as well as the
tires.
If you spin the wheels too
fast while shifting your transa:
back and forth, you can destroy
your transaxle.
-
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and
right. That will clear the area around
your front wheels. Then shift back and
forth between
R (Reverse) and a
forward gear, or with a manual
transaxle, between
1 (First) or 2 (Second)
gear and
R (Reverse), spinning the
wheels as little as possible. Release
the
accelerator pedal while you shift, and
press lightly on the accelerator pedal
when the transaxle is in gear. If that
doesn’t get you out after a few tries,
you
may need to be towed out.
If
you do need to be towed out, see the
Index under Towing Your Chevrolet.
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Assistance
Program
To enhance Chevrolet's strong
commitment to customer satisfaction,
Chevrolet is excited to announce the
establishment of the Chevrolet/Geo
Roadside Assistance Center. As the
owner of a
1993 Chevrolet/Geo, your
membership
in Roadside Assistance is
free.
24-Hour Roadside Assistance Number
Roadside Assistance is available 24
hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling
This toll-free number will provide you
over-the-phone roadside assistance with
minor mechanical problems.'"
If your
problem cannot be resolved over the
phone, our advisors have access
to a
nationwide network
of dealer-
recommended service providers. The
following services are available:
Towing
Locksmith
Tire repair
Glass replacement
Rental car or taxi
Additional services as necessary
*In Canada, please consult your GM dealer
regarding availability
of Roadside
Assistance.
1-800-CHEV USA (1-800-243-8872).
The Roadside Assistance Center uses
companies that will provide you with
quality and priority service. When
roadside services are required, our
advisors will explain any payment
obligations that may be incurred for
utilizing outside services.
For prompt assistance when calling,
please have
the following available to
give to the advisor:
Vehicle Identification Number
License plate number
Vehicle color
Vehicle location
Telephone number where you can be
Vehicle mileage
Description of problem
Please refer to the Roadside Assistance brochure inside your owner information
portfolio for full program details. reached
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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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Steering In Emergencies
............... 139
Off-Road Recovery
............ 139
Tips
........................ 138
Steering Wheel. Tilt
.............. 73
Stereo Sound Systems (see
Audio Systems)
Storing Your Vehicle ............ 223
Stuck. If You Are
............... 192
Sunroof
....................... 88
Sun Visors ..................... 86
Tachometer ................... 95
Taillight Bulb Replacement.
.. .225. 253
Tape Player (see
Audio Systems)
Technical Facts & Specifications
Bulbs
...................... 253
Electrical Equipment. Add-on
... 247
Fluid Capacities
& Types .. .250, 252
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ...... -247
Service
Parts Identification
Label
..................... 246
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
................. 56. 246
Temperature Gage
............... 97
102
Theft ......................... 53
Thermostat
.................... 219
Tilt Steering Wheel .............. 73
Time. Setting the
................ 111
Tires
......................... 229
Buying New
................ -232
Chains
................ .192. 236
Flat. Changing
............... 184
Inflation
.................... 230
Inspection
& Rotation .......... 231
Loading
.................... 230
Pressure
.................... 230
Quality Grading
.............. 232
Spare. Compact
............... 191
Tread Wear Indicators
......... -231
Wheel Alignment and
Tire Balance
............... 234
Wheel Replacement
........... 234
When
to Replace Wheels ....... 234
Winter Driving and Tires
.. .157. 236
Top Strap
...................... 36
Torque Lock
................... 157
Towing a Trailer
................ 161
Towing Your Chevrolet
.......... 169
Traffic Lights
.................. 126
Trailer Towing
................. 161 Transaxle. Automatic
(see
Automatic Transaxle)
Transaxle. Manual (see
Manual Transaxle)
Transmission. Automatic
(see
Automatic Transaxle)
Transmission. Manual
(see
Manual Transaxle)
Trip Odometer .................. 95
Trunk
......................... 51
Trunk Cargo Anchors .......... 54
Trunk Convenience Net
......... 54
Trunk/Liftgate Release, Lockout
............. 51
Turn Signal Indicator
............ -73
Turn SignaYHeadlight Beam Lever
... 73
Cruise Control
................ 74
Headlight High/Low Beam
...... 81
Turn & Lane Change Indicator ... 73
Unleaded Gasoline
............. 197
Upholstery Care
................ 238
Upshift Indicator Light
....... .65. 101
Urban Driving
................. 149

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Vehicle Identification Number
Vehicle Loading
............ .91. 227
Vehicle Storage
................ 223
Vehicles First Sold in Canada
...... 23
VIN
...................... 56. 246
Visor Vanity Mirror
.............. 86
(VIN) .................. .56. 246
Ventilation
............ .106. 108. 110
Wagon Folding Rear Seats
............. 16
Liftgate Ajar Light ............ 102
Liftgate
Lock ................. 52
Liftgate Release Button
......... 52
Rear Compartment Light
........ 82
Roof Luggage Carrier
........... 91
Taillight Bulb Replacement
.. .225, 253
Warning Flashers. Hazard
........ 164 Warning Lights
................. 96
Anti-Lock Brake System ........ 101
Battery
..................... lo0
Brake ...................... 100
Charging System .............. lo0
Check Coolant ................ 97
Check Engine
................ 102
Check Gages
................. 103
Liftgate Ajar
................. 102
Low Coolant
.................. 97
Oil ......................... 98
Safety Belt ............... .18, 22
Upshift Indicator
.......... .65, 101
Washer. Windshield
..... .84.220, 252
Weight Gross Axle Rating (GAWR)
..... 227
Gross Vehicle Rating
(GVWR)
.................. 227
Tire Balance
................. 234
Wheel Alignment and Wheel Covers. How to Remove
.... 188
Wheel Nuts
................... 188
Wheel Nut Torque
......... .190. 251
Wheel Replacement
............. 234
Windows Power
.................. .72. 249
Standard
..................... 71
Windshield Washer
..... .84. 220. 252
Windshield Washer Fluid
.. .84. 220. 252
Windshield Wipers
......... .83. 249
Cleaning
.................... 241
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
................ 227
Winter Driving
................ 157
Driving
On Snow or Ice ........ 158
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in
Deep Snow
................ 160
If You’re Caught in a
Blizzard
................... 159
Wrecker Towing
............... 169