1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Owners Manual

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To clean white bumper covers, first use
Tar and Oil Remover. If the dark areas
are still visible, whiten with White
Sidewall Tire Cleaner, such as GM Part
No. 1050174.
Finish Care of Tdred
SurJace Bumper Covers
To touch up any small spots after
regular washing, use a solvent-type
fabric cleaner such as
GM Part No.
1050214 and a clean, dry cloth.
To help maintain bumper covers, after
washing use a cleaner/protectant like
GM/Armor All" Part
No. 1052919.
I Aluminum wheels (IfSo
Equipped)
Your aluminum wheels have a
protective coating similar to the painted
surface of your vehicle. Don't use
strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish,
abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning
brushes on them because you could
damage this coating. After rinsing
thoroughly, a wax may be applied.
NOTICE:
If you have aluminum wheels, don't
use an automatic vehicle wash that
has hard silicon carbide cleaning
brushes. These brushes can take off
the protective coating.
Tires
Your Chevrolet dealer has a GM White
Sidewall Tire Cleaner. You can use a
stiff brush with the cleaner.
When applying a tire dressing always take
care to wipe
off any overspray or splash
from painted surfaces. Petroleum- based
products may damage the paint finish.
I Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will
make them last longer, seal better, and
not stick or squeak. Apply silicone
grease with a clean cloth at least every
six months. During very cold, damp
weather more frequent application may
be required. (See
Recommended Fluids
G. Lubricants in the Index.)
Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires
sheet metal repair or replacement, make
sure the body repair shop applies anti-
corrosion material to the parts repaired
or replaced to restore corrosion
protection.
I Foreign Material
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice
melting agents, road oil and tar, tree
sap, bird droppings, chemicals from
industrial chimneys, and other foreign
matter can damage your vehicle's finish
if they remain on painted surfaces. Use
cleaners that are marked safe for painted
surfaces to remove foreign matter.

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Any stone chips, fractures or deep
scratches in the finish should be
repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a
major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be
repaired with touch-up materials
available from your dealer or other
service outlets. Larger areas of finish
damage can be corrected in your
dealer's body and paint shop.
Underbody Mahtenanm . :
Chemicals used for ice and snow
removal and dust control can collect on
the underbody.
If these are not
removed, accelerated corrosion (rust)
can occur on the underbody parts such
as fuel lines, frame,
floor pan, and
exhaust system even though they have
corrosion protection.
At least every spring, flush these
materials from the underbody with
plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect.
Dirt
packed in closed areas of the frame
should be loosened before being flushed.
Your dealer or
an underbody vehicle
washing system can do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric
conditions can create
a chemical fallout.
Airborne pollutants can fall upon
and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle.
This damage can take
two forms:
blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched
into the paint surface.
Although no defect in the paint job
causes this, Chevrolet will repair, at no
charge to the owner, the surfaces
of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout
condition within 12 months or 12,000
miles
(20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever comes first.

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I khicle Identification
Number
This is the legal identifier for your
Chevrolet. It appears on a plate in the
front corner
of the instrument panel, on
the driver's side. You can see it if you
look through the windshield from
outside your vehicle. The
VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and
Service Parts labels and the certificates
of title and registration.
Engine ldenfificafion
The eighth character in your VIN is the
engine code. This code will help you
identify your engine, specifications, and
replacement parts.
SASE COAT-CLEA~ COAT W4--1382 09382 20K
.I Service Parts Identification
Label
You'll find this label on your spare tire
cover or on the inside of your trunk lid.
It's very helpful
if you ever need to
order parts. On this label is:
your VIN,
the model designation,
paint information, and
a list of all production options and
Be sure that this label
is not removed
from the vehicle.
special
equipment.

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Don’t add anything electrical to
your Chevrolet unless you check
with your dealer first. Some electrical
equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be
covered by your warranty. Some
add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from
working as they should.
Fuses & Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses, circuit breakers,
and fusible thermal links
in the wiring
itself. This greatly reduces the chance
of
damage caused by electrical problems. The fuse panel
is located under the
lower left side of the instrument panel.
To identify and check fuses, refer to the
Fuse Usage chart.
Look at the silver-colored band inside
the fuse. If the band is broken
or
melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the
identical size and rating.
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Vse Usage 1
196
Fuse
INST LPS
ECM
DR UNLK
CIG LTR
RDO 2
GAUGES
PIUTURN
HTR-A/C
WIPER
F/P
RDO
1
CTSY
WDO CRUISE
TURN-B/U S/LP
FTP
ACC HDLP
Rating
(AMP.)
5
10
10
15
10
10
15
25
25
10
10
15
30
10
15
20
20
30
20
Circuitry
Instrument Panel Lamps
Electronic Control Module, Fuel Injectors
Automatic Door Unlock (Remove to Disable)
Cigarette Lighter, Glove Box Light
Radio Power
Gages, Audio 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 (Circuit Breaker)
Cruise Control
Turn Signal, Back-Up Lamps
Stop Lamps, Hazard Flashers
Flash-To-Pass
Power Locks, Rear Window Defogger (Circuit Breaker)
Headlamp (Circuit Breaker)

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The headlight wiring is protected by a
circuit breaker in the fuseblock. An
electrical overload will cause the lights
to go on and off, or in some cases
to
remain off. If this happens, have your
headlight system checked right away.
To access the headlight circuit breaker,
squeeze the plastic clip together and
remove.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is
protected by
a circuit breaker and a
fuse. If the motor overheats due to
heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop
until the motor cools.
If the overload is
caused by some electrical problem, have
it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel
protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker
opens and closes, protecting the circuit
until the problem is fixed.

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Capacities & Specifications
Engine Crankcase ........................................................................\
.................. 4.0 quarts
When changing filter, up to 0.5 quart (0.5 liter) more oil may be needed.
Automatic Transaxle ........................................................................\
............
Pan Removal and Replacement ................................................................... 4.0 quarts
After Complete Overhaul
........................................................................\
... 6.9 quarts
When draining or replacing torque converter, more fluid may be needed.
Manual Transaxle ........................................................................\
.................
Complete Drain and Refill ........................................................................\
... 2.0 quarts
Cooling System ........................................................................\
.....................
2.2L L4 ........................................................................\
................................. 11.7 quarts
3.1L V6
........................................................................\
................................. 14.2 quarts
Refrigerant (R-12), Air Conditioning ........................................................ 2.25 pounds
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning
system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant
is used. If you’re not sure, ask your Chevrolet dealer. For additional
information, see
your “Warranty and Owner Assistance
Information
” booklet.
Fuel Tank ........................................................................\
............................. .15.2 gallons
Power Steering
Pump Only ........................................................................\
........................... 1.00 pint
Complete System
........................................................................\
................. 2.25 pints 3.80
L
3.80
L
6.60 L
1.90
L
11.1 L
13.5 L
1.02 kg
57.5 L
0.50 L
1.25 L
Tire Pressures, Sizes ........................................................................\
............ See Tire-Loading Information label on driver’s door.
Wheel Nut Torque ........................................................................\
............... 100 pound-feet 140 Nom
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.

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Fluids & Lubricants
ITEM APPLICATION GM PART NUMBER
Antifreeze Coolant ...................................... .Year-Round Antifreeze for
(Ethylene Glycol Base) Coolant Mixtures
........................................ 1052753
Chassis Lubricant (Grease Gun Insert)
..... General Chassis Lube, etc. ........................... 1052497
Delco Supreme
1 l@ Brake Fluid ................ Brake System and Clutch Master Cylinder ... 1052535
Automatic Transmission Fluid
.................... Automatic Transaxle
DEXRON@-I11
........................................................................\
............................................ 12346143
DEXRONa-IIE
........................................................................\
.......................................... 12345881
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
.............. Manual Transaxle ......................................... 12345349
GM Hydraulic Fluid
.................................... Clutch Master Cylinder ................................. 12345347
SIZE
1 gal.
14 oz.
16 oz.
32 oz.
32 oz.
32 oz.
16 oz. (3.8 L)
(397
8)
(0.5 L)
(1.0
L)
(1.0 L)
(1.0 L)
(0.5 L)
Engine Oil
.................................................... Engine Lubrication ....................................... See the Index under Engine Oil.
GM Engine Oil Supplement (E.O.S.) ........ See your dealer for advice ............................. 1052367 16 oz. (0.5 L)
Engine Oil
.................................................... Hood, Trunk and Door Hinges
Windshield Washer Solvent
........................ Windshield Washer Fluid
Power Steering Fluid
................................... Power Steering System ................................. 1050017 32 oz. (1 .O L)
1052884 16 oz.
(0.5 L)
Dielectric Silicone Grease
........................... Weatherstrips ................................................ 12345579 1 oz. (0.028 kg)
Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Lubricant
........... General Purpose Silicone Lubricant,
Weatherstrips
................................................ 1052276 (aerosol) 4.5 oz (127 g)
1052277 12 02. (0.35 L)
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