1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Owners Manual

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I CHECK -1
Malfunction lndicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light)
A computer monitors operation of your
fuel, ignition and emission control systems.
This light should come on when the ignition
is on, but the engine
is not running, as a
check to show
you it is working. If it does
not come
on at all, have it fixed right away.
If it stays on, or it comes on while you
are driving, the computer is indicating
that you have a problem. You should
take your vehicle in for service soon.
NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle
with this light on, after a while the
emission controls won’t work as
well, your fuel economy won’t be as
good and your engine may
not run
as smoothly. This could lead to costly
repairs not covered by your warranty.
Liftgate Ajar Light (WAGON)
This light will come on if the liftgate is
not fully closed. Have your vehicle
serviced
if this light comes on and stays
on after the liftgate is closed.
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Check Gages Light
This light will come on briefly when yo1
are starting the engine. If the light
comes on and stays on while you are
driving, check your various gages to see
if they are in the warning zones.
This light will also come on when the
fuel level is low,
1 to 3 gallons (3.8 to
liters)
Oil Warning Light (2.2~ ~4 ENGINE)
If you have a low engine oil pressure
Iroblem, this light will stay on after yob
start your engine, or come on when you
ue driving. This indicates that your
mgine is not receiving enough oil. The
mgine could be low on
oil, or could haw
some other oil problem. Have it fixed
immediately.
The oil light could
also come on in two
other situations:
When the ignition is on but the engin
is not running, the light will come on
as a test to show you it is working,
but the light will go out when you
turn the ignition to
Start. If it doesn’l
come on with the ignition on, you
may have a problem with the fuse or
bulb. Have it fixed right away.
If you make a hard stop, the light may
come on for a moment.
This is normal.
NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from
neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your
warranty.

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oil PfeSSUI'e Gage (3.7L V6 ENGINE)
The oil pressure gage shows the engine
oil presure in psi (pounds per square
inch) when the engine is running.
Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in
1tPa. Oil pressure may vary with engine
speed, outside temperature, and oil
viscosity, but readings above the red
warning zone indicate the
normal
operating range.
A reading in the red zone may be
caused by a dangerously low oil level or
other problem causing low oil pressure.
Have your vehicle serviced immediately.
NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from
neglected oil problems can be costly
and is not covered by your
warranty.

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operate the comfort control systems and audio systems
offered with your Chevrolet. Be
sure to read about the particular
system supplied with your vehicle.
Part 3
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
Climate Control System ........................................................................\
.................... 92
Air Conditioning System ........................................................................\
.................. 93
Rear Window Defogger ........................................................................\
..................... 95
Setting the Clock ........................................................................\
............................... 97
AM/FM Stereo Radio ........................................................................\
........................ 97
AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player .................................................... 99
AM/FM Stereo Radio with Compact Disc Player.. ................................................ 101
Understanding Radio Reception. ........................................................................\
.... 104
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ........................................................................\
. 104
Care of Your Compact Discs ........................................................................\
.......... 105
Fixed Mast Antenna ........................................................................\
........................ 105

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I Climate Control System
Nith this system, you can control the
rentilation and heating in your vehicle.
four vehicle also has the flow-through
Jentilation system described later in this
rection.
Lever Controls: The upper lever
:hanges the functions
of your system.
rhe lower lever changes the temperature
If the air coming through the system.
Slide the upper control lever to
OFF to
:urn
off the system.
3f: Sets the fan speed. To select the
:orce of air you want, turn the knob.
VENT: Use when outside temperatures
are mild and little heating or cooling is
needed. Air flow is through the
instrument panel outlets. Set the lower
lever to the temperature desired.
B/L (Bi-Level): Use on cool, but sunny
days. This setting brings in the outside
air, but directs it in two ways. Cool air
is directed to the upper portion of your
body through the instrument panel
outlets, and slightly warmer air is
directed through the heater ducts and
defroster vents.
At times, this
temperature difference may be more
apparent than others.
HTR (Heater): This setting brings
heated air through the heater ducts, and
some through the windshield defroster
vents.
If you have the optional engine
coolant heater and use it during cold
weather,
0°F (-18°C) or lower, your
heating system will more quickly
provide heat because the engine coolant
is already warmed. See the
Index under
Engine Coolant Heater.
BLEND: This setting divides the air
flow equally between the heater duets
and the windshield defroster vents.
DEF (Defrost): This setting directs
most air through the windshield
defroster vents, and some through the
heater ducts.
Defogging Windows
To defog the windows, slide the lower
lever to
HOT, set the upper lever to
DEF and turn the fan control to HI.

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(OPTION)
The air conditioner and heater work
best if you keep your windows closed
while using them. Your vehicle also has
the flow-through ventilation system
described later in this section.
Lever Controls: The upper lever
changes the functions
of your system.
The lower lever changes the
temperature of the air coming through
the system. Slide the upper control lever
to
OFF to turn off the system.
3f: Selects the fan speed. To select the
force of air you want, turn the hob.
The fan is always running unless the
upper lever is moved to
OFF.
Air Conditioning
The upper lever has three air
conditioner settings. On very hot days,
open the windows long enough to let
hot inside air escape. This reduces the
amount of work your air conditioner's
compressor will have to do, which
should help fuel economy.
A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this
button
to enable the air conditioner
compressor. The indicator light will
glow when the button is pressed. Press
the button again to turn
off the air
conditioner compressor.
The air conditioner compressor
operates automatically (and the light
glows) when in the
MAX setting, or in
the
DEF (Defrost) setting when the outside temperature
is higher than
about 40°F (4.5"C). Below 40°F (4.5"C),
the light will glow in these settings, but
the compressor will not turn on.
MAX (Maximum): Use for maximum
cooling. This setting recirculates much
of the air inside your vehicle
so it
maximizes fuel economy and your air
conditioner's performance.
VENT: Use on pleasant days when little
heating or cooling is needed, to direct
outside air into the vehicle.
In this
setting, the air flow is through the
instrument panel outlets.
B/L (Bi-Level): Use on cool, but sunny
days. This setting brings in the outside
air, but directs it in two ways. Cool air
is directed to the upper portion of your
body through the instrument panel
outlets, and slightly warmer air is
directed to the lower portion of your
body through the heater ducts and
defroster vents. At times, this
temperature difference may be more
apparent than others.

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HTR (Heater): Use this setting to
direct most of the air flow through the
heater ducts, and some through the
windshield defroster vents.
If you have the optional engine coolant
heater and use it during cold weather,
0°F (-18°C) or lower, your heating
system will more quickly provide heat
because the engine coolant is already
warmed. See the
Index under Engine
Coolant Heater.
BLEND: This setting divides the air
flow equally between the heater ducts
and the windshield defroster vents.
DEF (Defrost): This setting directs
most air through the windshield
defroster vents, and some through the
heater ducts.
Defogging Windows with the Air
Conditioning System
Slide the lower lever to HOT.
To defog the windshield, set the upper
lever
to DEF and turn the fan control
to
HI.
To defog the side windows, set the
upper lever to
B/L, the fan control to
HI, and press the A/C button. Aim the
side vents toward the side windows. For
increased air flow to the side vents,
close the center vents.
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The rear window defogger uses a
warming grid to remove fog from the
rear window. Press the button and
an indicator light
will glow. The defogger
will turn
off automatically after about
10 minutes of use. If you turn it on again,
the defogger will operate for about five
minutes only.
You can also turn the
defogger
off by pressing the button
again,
or by turning off the ignition.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle
license across the defogger grid
on the
rear window.
NOTICE:
Don’t use a razor blade or
something else sharp on the inside
of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming
grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be
covered by your warranty.
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Flow-Through Ventilation System
Your Chevrolet’s flow-through
ventilation system lets outside air into
the vehicle when it is moving. Outside
air will also enter the vehicle when the
heater
or the air conditioning fan is
running.
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