1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER instrument panel

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People Ask About Safety
Belts
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Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle
after
an accident if I’m wearing a
safety belt?
A: You could be -whether you’re
wearing a safety belt or not. But you
can easily unbuckle a safety belt,
even
if you’re upside down. And
your chance of being conscious
during and after an accident,
so you
can unbuckle and get out, is much
greater if you are belted.
Q: Why don’t they just put in air bags
so people won’t have to wear safety
belts?
A: Air bags are in some vehicles today
and will be
in more of them in the
future. But they are supplemental systems only
- so they work with
safety belts,
not instead of them.
Every
air bag system ever offered for
sale has required the use
of safety
belts. Even
if you’re in a vehicle that
has
air bags, you still have to buckle
up
to get the most protection. That’s
true not only
in frontal collisions, but
especially in side and other
collisions.
drive
far from home, why should I
wear safety belts?
A You may be an excellent driver, but if
you’re in an accident - even one
that isn’t your fault
- you and your
passengers can be
hurt. Being a good
driver doesn’t protect you from
things beyond your control, such as
bad drivers.
Most accidents occur
within
25 miles (40 km) of home.
And the greatest number
of serious
injuries and deaths occur at speeds
of less than
40 mph (65 lun/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.
Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never
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many standard and' optional
features on your Chevrolet. and information on starting. shifiing and
braking;
Also explained are the
instrument panel and the :warning
systems that tell you
if everything is
working properly-and what to do
if you have a problem .
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Keys ........................................................................\
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Locks
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.................................................. 43
Glove
Box ........................................................................\
.......................................... 47
Ignition
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Starting Your Engine ........................................................................\
......................... 51
Engine Coolant Heater ........................................................................\
...................... 52
Automatic Transaxle
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......................... 53
Manual Transaxle ................................... i ................................................................. 56
Parking Brake .......................................................... 1 .................................................. 58
Shfiing into
Park ........................................................................\
............ ................. 58
Windows ..... ........................................................................\
...................................... 62
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................................................................\
...... 63
Headlights
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Interior Lights ........................................................................\
.................................... 67
Windshield Wipers
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............................. 68
Windshield Washer
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......... .l ................. 69
Cruise Control ........................................................................\
................................... 70
Mirrors
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............................................... 72
Ashtrays and Lighter
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......................... 75
Sunroof ........................................................................\
.............................................. 75
Instrument Panel
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............................... 80
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ..................................................................... 84

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Operation of Lights
Although your vehicle’s lighting system
(headlights, parking lights, fog lamps,
side marker lights and taillights) meets
all applicable federal lighting
requirements, certain states and
provinces may apply their own lighting
regulations that may require special
attention before you operate these lights,
For example, some jurisdictions may
require that you operate your lower
beam lights with fog lamps at all times,
or that headlights be turned on
whenever you must use your windshield
wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions
prohibit driving solely with parking
lights, especially at dawn or dusk.
It is
recommended that you check with your
own state or provincial highway
authority for applicable lighting
regulations.
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Turn Signal and Lane Change
Indicator
The turn signal has two upward (for
Right) and two downward (for Left)
positions. These positions allow you to
signal a turn or
a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the
way up or down. When the turn is
finished, the lever will return
automatically.
A green arrow on the instrument panel
will flash in the direction of the turn or
lane change.
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To signal a lane change, just raise or
lower the lever until the green arrow
starts to flash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever
will return by itself when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if
the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, a
signal bulb may be burned out and
other drivers won’t see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, have your dealer
replace
it to help avoid an accident. If
the green arrows don’t go on at all
when
you signal a turn, check the fuse
(see the
Index under Fuses G Circuit
Breakers) and for burned-out bulbs.

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I'urn the band marked -:a- to PC to
turn on:
. Parking Lights
Side Marker Lights
Taillights
License Plate Lights
I'urn the band marked
-:a- to OFF to
turn off the lights. Turn
the band marked
-a- to go to
turn on:
Headlights
Parking Lights
Side Marker Lights
Taillights
License Plate Lights
Turn the band marked
-n- to OFF to
turn off the lights.
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Dayfime Running Lights (DM)
Indicator Light (CANADA ONLY)
[f your vehicle was first sold, when new,
in Canada, you will have this light on
the instrument panel. It goes on
whenever the Daytime Running Lights
we on.
Dayfime Running Lights
(CANADA ONLY)
The Canadian federal government has
decided that Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are a useful feature, in that DRL
can make your vehicle more visible to
pedestrians and other drivers during
daylight hours. DRL are required on
new vehicles sold in Canada.

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The high beam headlights will come on
at reduced brightness in daylight when:
The ignition is on
The headlight switch is off, and
The parking brake is released.
When you turn on your headlights, the
DRL will switch off and the exterior
lights will come on. When you turn off
the headlights, the exterior lights will go
out and the high beams will change to
the reduced brightness
of DRL again.
The DRL indicator light on the
instrument panel will go on whenever
the DRL are on. This light means that
only the DRL are on. When you turn on
your exterior lights, this light will go
out. Of course, you may still turn on the
headlights any time
you need to.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off,
set the parking brake. The
DRL will
stay
off until you release the parking
brake.
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Headlight High-Low Beam
Changer
To change the headlights from low
beam
to high or high to low, pull the
turn signal lever all the way toward you.
Then release it. When the high beams
are on, a blue light on the instrument
panel also will be on.
Flash-to-Pass (EXCEPT CANADA)
Flash-to-Pass lets you use your high
beam headlights to signal a driver in
front
of you that you want to pass.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever
toward you, then release.
If Your Headlights Are Off
Your high beam headlights will turn on.
They’ll stay on
as long as you hold the
lever there. Release the lever to turn
them off.
If Your Headlights Are On:
Flash-to-Pass does not operate when
your headlights are on. Use the lever to
change between high and low beams.

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Instrument Panel Intensity Control
You can brighten or dim the instrument
panel lights by moving the control lever
up
or down.
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Dome Light
To turn on the dome light, move the
lever all the way up.
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DOOR position the illuminated
:ntry/exit system is activated.
To turn
3ff all interior lights, move the lever to
OFF.
ro Replace the Bulb:
Grasp the center front and center rear
portion
of the housing and squeeze
Firmly but gently. The housing should
[f this doesn’t work, you may need to
use a small, flat-head screwdriver under
the side
of the housing to help pry it off.
pop off.
Reading Light (OPTION)
This light comes on when you open
either front door
or move the dome
light lever to
DOME. You can turn on
either reading light by pressing the
depression in either light’s lens.
To Replace the Bulb
Use a small, flat-head screwdriver under
the side
of the housing to help pry it off.

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Your Information System
Your instrument panel is designed to let
you know at a glance how your vehicle
is running. You’ll
know how fast you’re
going, how much fuel you’re using, and
many other things you’ll need to drive
safely and economically. The
main components of your
instrument panel are:
1. Side Vent
2. Instrument Panel Intensity Control
3. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
4. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
5. Instrument Cluster
6. Ignition Switch
7. Windshield Wipermasher Controls
8. Interior Light Control
9. Audio System
10. Center Vents
1 1. Cup Holder
12. Side Vent
13. Glove Box
14. Climate Controls and Rear Window
15. Parking Brake Lever
16. Ashtray/Lighter
17. Gearshift Lever
18. Horn
19. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (Option)
20. Fuse Panel
21. Hood Release Lever
Defogger

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Instrument Panel Clusters
Your Chevrolet is equipped with one of
these instrument panel clusters, which
include indicator warning lights and
gages that are explained
on the
following pages. Be sure to read about
those that apply to the instrument panel
cluster for your vehicle.
Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your
speed in both miles per hour (mph) and
kilometers per hour (ltm/h). Your
odometer shows how far your vehicle
has been driven, in either miles (used in
the
U.S.) or kilometers (used in
Canada).
1 Tamper Resistant Odometer
Your Chevrolet has a tamper resistant
odometer.
If you see silver lines
between the numbers, you'll know that
someone has probably tried to turn it
back,
so the numbers may not be true.
You may wonder what happens if your
vehicle needs a new odometer installed.