1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER brake

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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
Jour
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.
.-
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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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
~~~~ ~
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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The folloWng publications covering the operation and servicing of pur vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publications Order Form
in this
book and mailing it with your check, money order or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address listed below).
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS
Product Service Publications (PSP’s), are bulletins, letters and articles
published for trained dealer service personnel. See Service Publica-
tions listed previously
in this section.
A cumulative index is published quarterly during the current model
year. The indexes list all PSP’s published by Chevrolet in the model year.
PSP Index
Year Form Number Price
1994 PSPI-94..
............................. Free
1993 PSPI-93..
............................. Free
1990-92 PSPI-90-92 ............................ Free
NOTE Form Numbers for individual Product Service Publications may
be found in the PSP Index. Prices are M.00for the first PSP and
$2.00 for each additional PSP on the same order.
PSP Bound Bulletin Book (Complete Year Bulletins)
Year Description Form Number Price 1991
All PSP’S .................... PSP-91-4 40.00
1990
All PSP’S .................... PSP-90-4 40.00
NOTE: For 1992 Model Year and Later, Product Service Publications
(PSP’s) can only be purchased individually.
For subscription information call Helm, Incorporated. SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis, repair and overhaul informat\
ion
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, s\
teer-
ing, body, etc.
Model Form Number Price
1994 Chevrolet Cavalier
............. ST-366-94 TBA”
NOTE: Please specify special body or engine types on order form.
Write information in the Form Number column. For example: Turbo,
Convertible.
‘Price to be announced at a laterdate. Call 1-800-782-4356fotfurther information.
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for owners and intended \
to pro-
vide basic operational information about the vehicle.
1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner’s Manual
In Portfolio:
Includes Fbrtfolio, Owner’s Manualand Warranty Booklet.
1994 Chevrolet Cavalier In-Portfolio ..... .lo233995 $15.00
Without Portfolio:
Includes Owner’s Manual.
1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Without Portfolio .lo234005 $10.00
CURRENT
81 PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Address all inquiries to: HELM, INCORPORATED
Service Publications are available for current and past model C\
hevrolet
PO. Box 07130
vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model Detroit, MI 48207
name of vehicle.
For information and inquiries call: 1-800-782-4356

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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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Engine Exhaust Gage (see
Coolant)
Dangerous Gas
in .......... 45.47.61. 124
Parking with the Engine
Running
.................................... 59. 61
Engine Identification
....................... 194
Engine Oil
........................................ 162
Additives
........................................ 164
Check Oil Light
............................... 89
Checking &Adding
........ 162.198. 199
Crankcase Capacity
....................... 198
Disposing of Used Oil
................... 165
Energy Conserving
........................ 164
Filter
....................................... 164. 202
Pressure Gage
.................................. 90
Starburst
........................................ 163
Warning Light
.................................. 89
When to Change
............................ 164
Engine Overheating
......................... 136
Engine Specifications ....................... 202
Engine. Starting
................................. 51
Automatic Transaxle
....................... 51
Manual Transaxle
............................ 51
Ethanol in Gasoline
......................... 155
Expectant Mothers. Use
of Safety
Belts
................................................. 24
Extender. Safety Belt
......................... 40
Exterior Appearance
Expressway Driving
......................... 120
(see Appearance
Care)
Fabric Cleaning
Fan Warnings
....... 129.130.137.138. 159
Filling the Fuel Tank
................. 156. 198
Filter. Oil
................................... 164, 202
Finish Care
....................................... 19 1
Finish Damage ................................. 193
Flashers, Hazard Warning
............... 128
Flash-To-Pass
..................................... 66
Flat Tire
............................................ 145
Flooded Engine
.................................. 51
Fluid Brake
....................................... 174, 199
Capacities
...................................... 198
Hydraulic Clutch
.................... 170. 199
Power Steering
................ 173,198, 199
Transaxle Automatic
..................... 167,198, 199
Manual
.......................... 169,198, 199
Windshield Washer
................ 177, 199
Fluids
& Lubricants ......................... 199
Foreign Material
............................... 192
Freeway Driving
............................... 120
French Language Manual
.................... 2
Fuel
................................................... 154
Alcohol in Fuel
.............................. 155
Capacity
.................................. 156, 198
Exhaust Warnings
.......... 45,47,61, 124
Filling Your Tank
................... 156, 198
Fuels with Alcohol
........................ 155
(see
Appearance
Care)
Folding Rear Seats ............................. 15
Gage ................................................. 84
In Foreign Countries ..................... 156
Requirements
................................. 154
Fuse Usage
....................................... 196
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ................ 195
Gages Coolant Temperature
...................... 85
Fuel .................................................. 84
Oil Pressure
..................................... 90
Tachometer
...................................... 83
Gasoline ........................................... 154
Gasoline Tank, Filling Your
..... 156, 198
Gas Station Information
.................. 240
Gear Positions
Gearshift Lever
Glove Box
........................................... 47
Graphic Equalizer (see
Audio Systems)
Halogen Bulbs ........................ 176, 200
Head Restraints
.................................. 13
Headlight & Taillight, Removing and
(see
Shifting
the Transaxle)
(see Shifting the Transaxle)
Hazard Warning Flashers ................ 128
Replacing
................................ 177, 200
Headlights
.......................................... 65
Flash-To-Pass
.................................. 66
High-Low Beam Changer
............... 66
Replacement Bulb
.................. 177, 200
Wiring
............................................ 197
Heater (see
Comfort Controls) 235 1 . .

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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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.'95iP ........
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

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Odometer
& Speedometer ................. 82
(see
Fuel
Requirements)
Oil. Engine ....................................... 162
Pressure Gage
.................................. 90
Quality
........................................... 163
Starburst
........................................ 163
Thickness
....................................... 163
Used Oil
......................................... 165
When
to Add ................................. 162
When to Change
............................ 164
Oil Warning Light
.............................. 89
Operation of Lights
............................ 64
Outside Rearview Mirrors
................. 73
Overheated Engine
.......................... 136
Overheated Engine Coolant Warning Gage
................................................. 85
Owner Checks & Services ............... 212
Owner’s Manual. How to Use
............. 6
paint Spotting. Chemical
................ 193
Park. Shifting Into
........................ 51. 58
Parking
Over Things That Burn
................... 60
With the Engine Running
..... 54.59. 61
Passing
........................................ 72. 115
Inspections
..................................... 2 16
Torque
Lock
.................................... 59
Parking Brake
..................................... 58
Passenger Belts (see Safety Belts)
Periodic Maintenance Polishing
and Waxing
Power Door Locks
................. i. ........ ;. 44
Power Steering Fluid
......... 173,198, 199
Power Windows
................................. 62
Power Window Lock-out Switch
...... 62
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
During
.............................................. 24
Problems on the Road
...................... 127
Publications (see
Service Publications)
Radiator Overheating
(see
Overheated Engine)
Radiator Pressure Cap ..................... 172
Radio (see
Audio Systems)
Reading Light ..................................... 67
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
...... 27
Rear Seat, Split Fold-Down
............... 15
Rearview Mirrors ............................... 72
(see
Appearance
Care)
Rear Window Defogger ...................... 95
Reclining Seatbacks
........................... 12
Recreational Towing
........................ 125
Recommended Fluids
&
Lubricants ....................................... 217
Replacement Bulbs
.......................... 200
Replacement Fuses
.......................... 196
Replacement Parts
........................... 202
Replacement, Windshield Wiper
..... 179
Replacing Safety Belts
....................... 40
Replacing Tires
................................. 184
Reporting Safety Defects
................. 224
Replacing Wheels
............................. 186
Restraints. Child ................................. 31
Roads. Hill and Mountain
............... 122
Rocking Your Vehicle
................. 54. 152
Rotation. Tire
................................... 183
Roof Luggage
Carrier
......................... 79
S afety Belts ....................................... 17
Adults .............................................. 20
Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt
......... 21
Care
................................................ 190
Center Passenger Position
.............. 29
Checking
.......................................... 40
Children
...................................... 3 0, 38
Child Restraints
............................... 31
Child Restraints-How to Install
Them
............................................. 32
Child Restraints, Where to Put
.. 31, 35
Cleaning
......................................... 190
Comfort Guides, Rear
..................... 27
Driver Position
................................ 21
Extender
........................................... 40
How to Wear ................................... 20
Passenger Belts
................................ 25
Pregnancy, Use During
................... 24
Questions
&
Answers .................... 19,23,24,39, 40
Rear Safety Belts ............................. 26
Rear Seat Passengers
...................... 25
Right Front, Adult Passenger
.......... 25
Smaller Children and Babies
.......... 30
Replacement .................................... 40
Top Strap
......................................... 32
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hnsaxle. Automatic
(see
Automatic Transaxle)
rransaxle. Manual (see
Manual Transaxle)
rransmission. Automatic
(see
Automatic Transaxle)
Transmission. Manual
(see
Manual Transaxle)
Trip Odometer ................................... 83
Trunk ............................................. 45. 46
Trunk Cargo Anchors
........................ 49
Turn Signal Indicator
......................... 64
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ...... 63
Headlight High/Low Beam ............. 66
Turn
& Lane Change Indicator ...... 64
Trunk
Convenience Net
.................... 49
Trunk/Liftgate Release. Lockout
.. 46. 47
Cruise Control
................................. 70
Unleaded Gasoline
......................... 154
Upholstery Care
............................... 188
Urban Driving .................................. 119
Upshift
Indicator Light
................. 57. 87
Vehicle Damage Warnings .................. 8
Vehicle Identification Number
194
Vehicle Loading
.......................... 79. 180
Vehicle Storage 176
Vehicles First Sold in Canada
........... 20
(VIN) .............................................
................................
Ventilation .......................... 92.93.95. 96
VIN
................................................... 194
Visor Vanity Mirror
........................... 74
Wagon Folding Rear Seats
.......................... 15
Liftgate Ajar Light 88
Liftgate Lock ................................... 46
Liftgate Release Button
................... 47
Roof Luggage Carrier
...................... 79
Taillight Bulb Replacement
... 177. 200
Warning Flashers. Hazard
............... 128
Warning Lights
................................... 84
Anti-Lock Brake System
................. 87
Battery
............................................. 86
Charging System
............................. 86
.
...........................
Rear Compartment Light ................ 68
Brake
................................................ 86
Check Coolant
................................. 85
Check Engine
................................... 88
Check Oil
......................................... 89
Check Gages .................................... 89 Liftgate Ajar
..................................... 88
Oil
89
Safety Belt
.................................. 17. 20
Low Coolant
.................................... 85
Upshift
Indicator ........................ 57. 87
Washer. Windshield .................... 69. 173
Gross Vehicle Rating (GVWR)
..... 180
....................................................
Weight
Gross Axle Rating (GAWR)
......... 180
qeel Alignment and Tire Balance
.. 186
Wheel Covers. How to Remove
....... 149
Wheel Nuts
....................................... 149
Wheel Nut Torque
.................... 151. 198
Windows Wheel
Replacement
......................... 186
Power
........................................ 62. 197
Windshield Washer
..................... 69. 173
Windshield Wipers
...................... 68. 197
Standard
.......................................... 62
Cleaning
......................................... 190
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.................................. 179
Winter Driving ................................. 123
Driving On Snow or Ice
................ 123
Snow
.................................... 124. 152
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard
...... 124
Wrecker Towing
............................... 132
If
Your Vehicle is Stuck
in Deep