1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER key

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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning flashers let you
warn others. They also let police know
you have a problem. Your front and rear
turn signal lights will flash on and
off.
Move the switch to the right to male
your front and rear turn signal lights
flash on and
off.
Your hazard warning flashers work no
matter what position your key
is in, and
even if the key isn’t
in.
To turn off the flashers, move the
switch to the left.
When the hazard warning flashers are
on, your turn signals won’t work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can
set one
up at the side of the road about
300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may
want to use another vehicle and some
jumper cables to start your Chevrolet.
But please follow the steps below to do
it safely.

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the ignition key
off. The steering wheel
should be clamped in a straight-ahead
position, with a clamping device
designed for towing service.
Do not use
the vehicle’s steering column lock for
this. The transaxle should be in
N
(Neutral) and the parking brake
released.
Don’t have your vehicle towed
on the
front wheels, unless you must. If the
vehicle must be towed
on the front wheels,
don’t
go more than 35 mph (56 kdh)
or farther than
50 miles (80 lun) or your
transaxle will be damaged.
If these
limits must be exceeded, then the front
wheels have to be supported on a dolly.
Towing from the Front-Vehicle
Hookup
Before hooking up to a tow truck, be
sure to read all the information in
Towing Your Vehicle earlier in this
section.
1. Attach T-hook chains into the slots
in the bottom
of the floor pan, just
behind the front wheels, on both
sides.

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At Leasf Once a Year
CHECK
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OR SERVICE
Key Lock Cylinders
Body Lubrication
Starter Switch
Bralte-Transaxle Shift Interlock
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BTSI (Automatic
Transaxle)
- z A
WHAT TO DO
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D.
Lubricate all body door hinges, rear compartment or tailgate. Also lubricate all hinges and latches,
including those for the hood, glove box door, console
door and any folding seat hardware. Section
D tells vou what to use.
CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you
or others could be injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary) and the
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only
in
P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter worlts in any other position, your vehicle needs servic\
e.
On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift lever in
N (Neutral), push the clutch down halfway
and try to start the engine. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the
way to the floor.
If the starter worlts when the clutch isn’t pushed all the way down, your
vehicle needs service. regular
brake.
CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move\
suddenly. If it does, you
or others could be injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary),
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don’t start the engine. Without
level surface.
applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of
P (Park) with normal effort. If the
shift lever moves out of
P (Park), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.

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I OR SERVICE
Steering Column
Lock
Parking Brake
and Automatic
Transaxle
P (Park)
Mechanism Check
WHAT TO DO
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever
position.
With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in P
(Park) .
With a manual transaxle, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in R
(Reverse).
On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key to
LOCK without pressing the button.
The key should turn to
LOCK only with the key button depressed. On all vehicles, the key
should come out only in
LOCK.
Turn the steering wheel to the left and to the right. It should only lock when turned to the right.
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CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others
could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure ther\
e is room in front
of your
vehicle in case
it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transaxle in N (Neutral), slowly
remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the
parking brake only.
To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to P (Park). Then release all brakes.
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care
to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect.

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Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
VOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer. ~~ ~
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake
System
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Hydraulic Clutch
System
Power Steering
System
Manual Transaxle
Automatic Transaxle
Key Lock Cylinders
Manual Transaxle Shift Linkage
FLUID/LUBRICANT
API service SH or SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of the proper viscosity. The “SH” or “SG” designation
may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as “SH/CD,” “SH,SG,CD,” “SG/CD,” etc.
To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see Engine Oil in the Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze
(GM Part
No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to
GM Specification 1825M.
Delco Supreme
110 Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 12345347 or equivalent).
GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. 1052884 or equivalent).
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Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345349 or equivalent).
DEXRONo-I11 or DEXRONs-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345120) or synthetic
SAE 5W-30 engine
oil.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part No, 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.

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High Beams ........................................ 66
Highway Hypnosis
........................... 121
Hill and Mountain Roads
................ 122
Hood Release
................................... 158
Warning. Overheated Engine
........ 159
Horn
................................................... 63
Hot Engine. Safety Warnings
.. 138. 139.
140.143.144.159.171. 172
How to Use Manual ............................. 6
Hydraulic Clutch
....................... 170. 199
Hydroplaning
................................... 1 19
Identification Number. Vehicle
...... 194
If You're Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or
Ignition Idling Your Engine
........................ 59. 61
Snow .............................................. 152
Key
................................................... 48
Key Release Button
......................... 51
Positions
.......................................... 50
Illuminated Entry System
.................. 45
Indicator Lights (see
Warning Lights)
Infant Restraint (see Child Restraints)
Inflation. Tires .................................. 182
Inside Rearview Mirror
...................... 72
Instrument Panel
............................... 81
Instrument Panel Clusters ............. 82. 83
Instrument Panel Intensity
Control
.......................................... 67
Instrument Panel Warning Lights 84
ittent Windshield Wipers 69
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Jack. Tire ........................................ 146
Key Release Button .......................... 51
Jump Starting
................................... 128
Keys
.................................................... 42
Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt
................... 21
Use by Children
.......................... 30'38
Latches, Seatback
.............................. 14
Liftgate
Lane
Change Indicator
.................... 64
Front
........................................... 20, 25
Rear .................................................. 26
Ajar Light
......................................... 88
Lock ................................................. 46
Lock Release
.................................... 47
Safety Warning
................................ 47
Lighter
................................................ 75
Lights Daytime Running Lights
................. 65
Dome/Map ...................................... 67
Flash-To-Pass
.................................. 66
Headlights
........................................ 65
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
.. 67
Rear Compartment
.......................... 68
Removing & Replacing Bulbs .. 177, 200
Replacement Bulbs
........................ 200
Taillights
................................. 177, 200
Turn Signal
...................................... 64
Warning Lights
................................ 84
Loading Your Vehicle
................. 79, 180 Locks
.................................................. 43
Long Distance Driving
..................... 121
Low Battery
...................................... 128
Low Oil Pressure Warning
................ 89
Maintenance Record ..................... 219
Maintenance Schedule
..................... 203
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light)
...................... 88
Manual Front Seat ............................. 12
Manual Sunroof
................................. 75
Manual Transaxle
Luggage
Carrier
.................................. 79
Adding Fluid
................... 169,198, 199
Checking Fluid
.............................. 169
Shifting
............................................ 56
Starting Your Engine
...................... 51
Master Cylinder. Brake
.................... 174
Methanol in Gasoline
...................... 155
Mileage Indicator
Mirrors (see
Odometer G Speedometer)
Convex
Outside ............................... 73
Inside Manual Day/Night
............... 72
Manual Adjust
................................. 72
Manual Remote Control
.................. 73
Mountain Driving
............................ 122
New Vehicle Break-In
Requirements
................................... 49
Night Driving ................................... 117