1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER air condition

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Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let
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GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center \
do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Restraint Systems
Steering, Suspension
and Front-Wheel-
Drive Axle Boot and
Seal InsDection
Exhaust System Inspection
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Manual Transaxle
Brake System Inspection
216
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Now and then, make sure all your belts, bucltles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and
reminder systems are worlting properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything
that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or \
missing parts,
signs of wear, or lack
of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-
up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for
damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.
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Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken,
damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or
other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes
into the vehicle. See
Engine Exhaust in the Index.
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts.
Replace parts as needed.
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Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed. See Manual Transaxle in the Index. A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed.
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-\
up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rot\
ors for surface condition. Also inspect
drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel
cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adj\
ustment. You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking.
NOTE: A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which \
may need to be serviced.
Also, if the brake system warning light stays on or comes
on, something may be wrong with the
brake system. See
Brake System Warning Light in the Index. If your anti-lock brake system
warning light stays on, comes on or flashes, something may be wrong with the anti-lock brake
system. See
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index.
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Service Publications and Indexes as
described below is applicable only in thc
fifty
U.S. states (and the District of
Columbia) and only for cars and light
trucks with
GVWR less than 10,000
pounds ( 4 536 kg).
In Canada, information pertaining to
Product Service Bulletins and Indexes
can be obtained by writing to:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Service Publications Department
1908 Colonel Sam Dr.
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7
Chevrolet regularly sends its dealers
useful service bulletins about Chevrolet
products. Chevrolet monitors product
performance in the field. We then
prepare bulletins for servicing our
products better. Now, you can get these
bulletins too.
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Bulletins cover various subjects. Some
pertain to the proper use and care
of
your vehicle. Some describe costly
repairs. Others describe inexpensive
repairs which, if done
on time with the
latest parts, may avoid future costly
repairs. Some bulletins tell a technician
how to repair a new or unexpected
condition. Others describe a quicker
way to fix your vehicle. They can help a
technician service your vehicle better.
Most bulletins apply to conditions
affecting a small number of cars or
trucks. Your Chevrolet dealer or a
qualified technician may have to
determine
if a specific bulletin applies
to your vehicle.
Individual PSP’s
If you don’t want to buy all the PSP’s
issued by Chevrolet for all models in the
model year, you can buy individual
PSP’s, such as those which may pertain
to a particular model. To do this, you
will first need to see our index of PSP’s.
It provides a variety of information.
Here’s what you’ll find in the index and
how you can
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A list of all PSP’s published by
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(1990 or
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Ordering information so you can buy
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of the model year before
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in buying PSP’s pertaining to a current
model year car or truck.
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model year vehicle may be published in
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brakes) ............... 11 1
Adding
Brake Fluid
............................. 174. 199
Engine Coolant
................ 139.143. 170
Engine Oil
........................ 162,198, 199
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
.......... 170, 199
Power Steering Fluid
...... 173,198, 199
Sound Equipment ........................... 96
Transaxle Fluid
Automatic
..................... 168,198, 199
Manual
.......................... 169,198, 199
Windshield Washer Fluid
.............. 173
Air Cleaner Filter
...................... 165, 202
Air Conditioner
.................................. 93
Alcohol. Driving Under the
Influence of
.................................... 108
Alcohol in Gasoline
......................... 155
Antenna ............................................ 105
Antifreeze ..................... 137,170,198, 199
Anti-Lock Brake System
.................. 111
Warning Light .................................. 87
Appearance Care
.............................. 187
Ashtrays & Lighter ............................ 75
Audio Systems
................................... 96
AM/FM Stereo Radio
...................... 97
AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette
Player
............................................ 99
AM/FM Stereo Radio with Compact
Disc Player
.................................. 101
Electrical
Equipment
........... 52.96. 195
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
........... 192 Care
of Audio
Systems .................. 104
Radio Reception. Understanding
.. 104
Setting the Clock
............................. 97
Automatic Door Loclts
...................... 44
Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt
(see
Safety Belts)
Automatic Transaxle .......................... 53
Adding Fluid ................... 168.198. 199
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock..
........................ .54. 60
Checking Fluid
.............................. 167
Shifting
............................................ 53
Starting Your Engine ...................... 51
Battery
............................................ 176 .
Jump Starting ................................ 128
Battery Warning
........................ 130. 176
Battery Warning Light
....................... 86
Blizzard. Caught In
a ....................... 124
Block Heater. Engine
.................. 52. 165
Blowout. Tire
................................... 145
Brake Adjustment
.................................... 175
Fluid
........................................ 174. 199
Master Cylinder ............................. 174
Parking
............................................. 58
Pedal Travel .................................... 175
Rear
................................................ 175
Warning Light
.................................. 86
Wear Indicators-Front Brakes .... 175
Brake System Warning Light
............. 86
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock ... 54. 60 Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................ 111
Bralcing ............................................. 110
Bralcing in Emergencies
................... 113
Braking Technique ........................... 110
Break-In. New Vehicle
....................... 49
Buckling
Up (see Safety Belts)
Bulb Replacement
Headlight
................................ 177, 200
Taillight
................................... 177, 200
Capacities and Specifications
........ 198
Carbon Monoxide in
Exhaust
........................... 45,47,61, 124
Cassette Tape Player (see
Audio
Systems)
Center Console Ashtray ..................... 75
Center Passenger Position
................. 29
Chains, Tire
............................... 152, 187
Changing
a Flat Tire ........................ 146
Charging System Warning Light
....... 86
“Check Engine” Light ........................ 88
“Check Gages” Light ......................... 89
Checking
Brake Fluid
.................................... 174
Engine Coolant
....................... 137, 170
Engine Oil Level
............................ 162
Hydraulic Clutch
........................... 170
Power Steering Fluid
..................... 173
Safety Belt Systems
......................... 40
Transaxle Fluid
Automatic
.................................... 167
Manual
................................ ,. ........ 169
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Child Restraints
.................................. 31
Children and Safety Belts ............. 30. 38
Cigarette Lighter
................................ 75
Circuit Breakers
& Fuses ................ 195
City Driving.,
.................................... 119
Cleaner. Air ............................... 165. 202
Cleaning Chemical
Paint Spotting
.................. 193
Aluminum Wheels
......................... 192
Antenna
......................................... 105
Bumpers
......................................... 191
Cassette Player .............................. 104
Compact Discs
............................... 105
Cupholder
...................................... 190
Fabric
............................................. 188
Glass .............................................. 190
Inside of Your Chevrolet
............... 188
Instrument Panel ........................... 190
Outside of Your Chevrolet
............ 191
Safety Belts
.................................... 190
Scotchgard
TM Fabric Protection ... 189
Textured-Surface Bumper Covers 191
Underbody Maintenance
............... 193
Vinyl
............................................... 190
Warnings
........... 188,189,190,191, 192
Waxing
........................................... 191
Weatherstrips
................................. 192
White Sidewall Tires
..................... 192
Windshield and Wiper Blades
....... 190
Climate Control System
..................... 92
Special Problems
........................... 189
234
Ventilation ....................................... 95
Clock. Setting the
............................... 97
Clutch, Hydraulic Adding Fluid
........................... 170, 199
Checking Fluid
.............................. 170
Comfort Controls
Compact Disc Player (see
Audio Systems)
Compact Spare Tire ......................... 151
Control of
a Vehicle ......................... 110
Convenience Net
................................ 49
Convex Outside Mirror
...................... 73
Coolant
............................................. 170
Checking
& Adding ........ 137,140,143,
170,198, 217
Low Coolant Warning Light ........... 85
Proper Mixture to Use .... 139,143, 170
140,143,144,159,171, 172
Temperature Gage
........................... 85
Cruise Control .................................... 70
Cup Holder
......................................... 74
Customer Assistance Information
... 22 1
Daytime Running Lights ................. 65
Dead Battery: What to Do ............... 128
Defects, Safety (see
Safety Defects)
Defensive Driving ............................ 108
Air Conditioning System
................. 93
Safety Warnings About
......... 138, 139,
Curves, Driving on
........................... 113
Defogger, Rear Window ..................... 95
Defogging Your Windows
...... .92,94, 95
Defrosting
................................. 92,94, 95 Dome Light
........................................ 67
Door Locks
......................................... 43
Downshifting
......................... 55.57. 122
Driver Position
................................... 21
Drnmg 107
At Night
......................................... 117
City
................................................. 119
Controlling a Slid
......................... 116
Defensively
.................................... 108
Drunken
......................................... 108
Freeway
.......................................... 120
Hill and Mountain
......................... 122
In a Foreign Country
..................... 156
In the Rain
..................................... 118
Long Distance ............................... 121
Loss of Control
.............................. 116
On Curves ...................................... 113
Passing ........................................... 115
Through Deep Standing Water ....... 52
Winter Driving
............................... 123
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Drunken Driving 108
asy-Entry Seat
............................... 15
Electrical Equipment, Adding ... 52,96, 195
Emergencies, Braking
...................... 113
Emergencies on the Road ................ 127
Emergencies, Steering in
................. 114
Emergency Starting
.......................... 128
Emergency Towing
.......................... 132
Engine Block Heater
................... 52, 165
Engine Coolant Heater
............... 52, 165
Engine Coolant (see
Coolant)

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This information replaces the air conditioning refrigerant specifications on page 198 of the 1994 Chevrolet
Cavalier Owner’s Manual.
If your Cavalier has air conditioning, the system could be filled with R-12 or R-134a refrigerant. These refrigerants
are not interchangeable.
If service is required, please refer to the refrigerant charge label under the hood for
refrigerant charge type and quantity.