1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER hood release

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controls:
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washer
Windshield Defroster
Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan
Power Window
These symbols are used on warning and Here are some other symbols you may
indicator lights: see:
Engine Coolant
Temperature
Battery Charging
System
Fuel
Engine Oil Pressure
Brake
Anti-Lock Brakes Fuse
- 1 Trunk Release
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Lighter
Horn
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Hood Release
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Your information System
Your instrument panel is designed to let
you know at a glance how your vehicle
is running. You’ll know how fast you’re
going, how much fuel you’re using, and
many other things you’ll need to drive
safely and economically.
The main components
of your
instrument panel are:
1. Side Vents
2. Instrument Panel Intensity Control
3. Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever
4. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
5. Instrument Cluster
6. Ignition Switch
7. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls
8. Interior Light Control
9. Audio System
1 0. Center Vents
1 1. Cup Holder
12. Side Vents
1 3. Glove Box
14. Climate Controls and Rear Window
1 5. Parking Brake Lever
16. Ashtray/Lighter
17. Gearshift Lever
18. Horn
19. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
20. Fuse Panel
21 . Hood Release Lever Defogger
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Here you wit1 find information
about the care
of your Chevrolet .
This part begins with service and
fuel information. and then
it shows
how to check important fluid and
lubricant levels
. There is also
technical information about your
vehicle. and
a section devoted to its
appearance care
.
Part 6
Service & Appearance Care
Service ......................................................... 196
Fuel ........................................................... 197
HoodRelease
.................................................... 201
EngineOil
...................................................... 205
Aircleaner
..................................................... 209
Transaxle Fluid
................................................... 211
Engine Coolant
................................................... 216
Power Steering Fluid
.............................................. 219
Windshield Washer Fluid
........................................... 220
Brakes
......................................................... 221
Battery
......................................................... 223
BulbReplacement
................................................ 224
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
................................. 227
Loading
Your Vehicle ............................................. 227
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
................................. 246
Add-on Electrical Equipment
....................................... 247
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ........................................... 247
Capacities & Specifications ......................................... 250
Fluids & Lubricants ............................................... 252
Replacement Bulbs
............................................... 253
Engine Specifications
............................................. 255
Normal Maintenance Replacement
Parts ............................... 256
Tires .......................................................... 229
Appearancecare
................................................. 236
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the Hood
The following sections tell you how to
check fluids, lubricants and important
parts underhood.
Hood Release
To open the hood, first pull the HOOD
handle inside the vehicle. Then
go to the front of the vehicle
and
release the secondary hood release.
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Hood Release (CONI)
Lift the hood, release the hood prop
from its retainer and put the hood prop
into the slot in the hood.
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I An electric fan under the hood
can start up and injure you
even when the engine is not
running. Keep hands, clothing and
tools away from
any underhood
electric fan.
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a Things that burn can get on
L hot engine parts and start a
me. These include liquids like
gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid,
windshield washer and other
fluids, and plastic or rubber.
You
or others could be burned. Be
careful not to drop or spill things
that will burn onto a hot engine.
lefore closing the hood, be sure all the
iller caps are on properly. Then
lift the
ood to relieve pressure
on the hood
rop. Remove the hood prop from the
lot in the hood and return the prop to
:s retainer. Then just let the hood down
nd close
it firmly.
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Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants (Conr.)
USAGE
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring
b. Release Pawl Anchor
Hood and
Door
Hinges, Fuel Door
Hinge, Rear
Compartment Lid
Hinges, Wagon Tailgatt
Hinge, Rear Folding
Seat
Weatherstrips
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FWID/LUBRICANT
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
or GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent.
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM
Part No. 1050109).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
lee the
Index under Replacement Parts for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Flash-to-Pass ................... 81
Flat Tire
...................... 184
Flooded Engine
................. 58
Fluid Brake
................. .221. 252
Capacities
................... 250
Hydraulic Clutch
......... .2l5. 252
Power Steering
...... .219. 251. 252
Transaxle
Automatic
........ .211. 250. 252
Manual
.......... .2l3. 250. 252
Windshield Washer
....... .220. 252
Fluids
& Lubricants ............. 252
Fog. Driving in
................. 148
Folding Rear Seats
............... l5
Freeway Driving ................ 150
French Language Manual .......... 2
Fuel
......................... 197
Alcohol in Fuel
............... 198
Capacity
............... .197. 251
Exhaust Warnings
.............. 70
Filling Your Tank
........ .200. 251
Fuels with Alcohol
............ 198
Gage
........................ 96
In Foreign Countries ........... 199
Requirements
................ 197
198
Fuse Usage ................... 248
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ......... 247
Gaies Coolant Temperature
........... 97
Fuel
........................ 96
Oil Pressure
.................. 99
Tachometer
................... 95
Gasoline
...................... 197
Gasoline Tank. -Filling Your
............. .200. 251
Gas Station Information
.......... 304
Gear Positions
Gearshift Lever
Glove Box
.................... i., . 53
Graphic Equalizer (see
Audio Systems)
(see Shlfing the Transaxle)
(see Shifting the Transaxle)
Halogen Bulbs ........... .224. 253
Hazard Warning Flashers
........ -164
Head Restraints
................. 13
Headlight & Taillight. Removing and
Replacing
.......... .224. 225. 253
Headlights
..................... 78
Flash-to-Pass
.................. 81
High-Low Beam Changer
........ 81
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
............. 81
“On” Reminder
............... 79
Replacement Bulb
... .224. 225. 253
Wiring
..................... 249
(see
Comfort Controls)
Heater Heater. Engine Block
........ .59. 208
High Beams
............... .81. 144
Highway Hypnosis
.............. 153
Hill and Mountain Roads
......... 154
Hills. Parking on
........... .a. 155
Hood Release .................. 201
Engine
.................... 174
Horn
......................... 72
Hot Engine. Safety
Warnings
............... .174. 202
How to Use
this Manual ........... 6
Hydraulic Clutch .......... .2l5. 252
Hydroplaning
.................. 147
Warning. Overheated