1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER wiper blades

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Rear Compartment Light (WAGON)
To turn on the rear compartment light,
press the button located on the light.
To Replace the Bulb
Grasp the center front and center rear
portion of the housing and squeeze
firmly but gently. The housing should
pop
off.
If 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.
Mindshield Wipers
fou control the windshield wipers by
noving the stalk with the wiper symbol
In it up or down.
For a Single Wiper Cycle:
?ush the stalk down to MIST until the
vipers start, then let go. The wipers will
;top after one cycle. For more cycles,
lold the stalk down on
MIST longer.
For Steady Wiper Cycles:
vlove the stalk up to either I (Low) or
[I (High), depending on the wiper
;peed you want.
To Turn Wipers Off:
vlove the stalk to OFF.
Remember that damaged wiper blades
may prevent you from seeing well
enough to drive safely. To avoid
damage, be sure to clear ice and snow
from the wiper blades before using
them. If they're frozen
to the
windshield, carefully loosen or thaw
them. If your blades do become
damaged, get new blades or blade
inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your
wipers.
A circuit breaker will stop them
until the motor cools. Clear away snow
or ice
to prevent an overload.

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Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can mean driving
trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop,
accelerate or turn as well because your
tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on
dry roads. And,
if your tires don’t have
much tread left, you’ll get even less
traction. It’s always wise to go slower
and be cautious if rain starts to fall
while you are driving. The surface may
get wet suddenly when your reflexes are
tuned for driving on dry pavement. The
heavier the rain, the harder it is to
see. Even
if your windshield wiper
blades are in good shape, a heavy rain
can make it harder to see road signs and
traffic signals, pavement markings, the
edge of the road, and even people
walking.
It’s wise
to keep your wiping equipment
in good shape and keep your windshield
washer tank filled. Replace your
windshield wiper inserts when they
show signs of streaking or missing areas
on the windshield, or when strips
of
rubber start to separate from the
inserts. Driving
too fast through large water
puddles or even going through some car
washes can cause problems, too. The
water may affect your brakes. Try to
avoid puddles. But
if you can’t, try to
slow down before you
hit them.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Reduce your speed according to your
speedometer, not to your sense of motion.
After driving for any distance at higher
speeds, you may tend
to think you are
going slower than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long
Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well
rested.
If you must start when you’re
not fresh
- such as after a day’s work
- don’t plan to make too many miles
that first part
of the journey. Wear
comfortable clothing and shoes you can
easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If
you keep it serviced and maintained, it’s
ready to
go. If it needs service, have it
done before starting out. Of course,
you’ll find experienced and able service
experts in Chevrolet dealerships all
across North America. They’ll be ready
and willing to help
if you need it.
Here are some things you can check
before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid Is the
reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good
shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have
you checked all levels?
Lights: Are they all working? Are the
lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a
safe, trouble-free trip.
Is the tread
good enough for long-distance
driving? Are the tires all inflated to
the recommended pressure?
weather outlook along your route?
Should you delay your trip a short
time to avoid a major storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as
“highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain
falling asleep at the wheel? Call it
highway hypnosis, lack
of awareness, or
whatever.
There is something about an easy
stretch of road with the same scenery,
along with the hum of the tires on the
road, the drone
of the engine, and the rush
of the wind against the vehicle that
can make you sleepy. Don’t let it
happen to you! If it does, your vehicle
can leave the road in
less than a
second,
and you could crash and be
injured.
What can you do about highway
hypnosis? First, be aware that it can
happen.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well
ventilated, with a comfortably cool
interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road
ahead and to the. sides. Check your
rearview mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
If you get sleepy, pull off the road into
a rest, service, or parking area and
take a nap, get some exercise, or both.
For safety, treat drowsiness
on the
highway as an emergency.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Pull back gently on the taillight
housing.
4. Press the bulb housing tab, rotate the
housing counterclockwise
% turn and
remove it.
i. To remove the bulb, push the bulb in,
and rotate it counterclockwise.
5. Push in the new bulb and turn it
cloclnvise.
7. Reverse all steps to reassemble the
taillight housing.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Replacement blades come in different
types and are removed in different
ways. Here’s how to remove the type
with
a release clip:
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away
from the windshield.
2. Lift the rele-ase clip with a
screwdriver and pull the blade
assembly off the wiper arm.
the wiper arm.
3. Push the new wiper blade securely on

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190
Cleaning Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to
remove dirt.
You may have to do it
more than once.
polish will stain if you don’t get them
off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a
solvent-type vinyl cleaner.
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe
Cleaning the Top of the
Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean
the top surfaces of the instrument
panel. Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections
in the windshield and even make it
difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
1 Ckaning the Cupholder
If beverages get spilled on your
cupholder, it may become difficult to
operate. The slider mechanism can
become clogged with pop, coffee, etc.
To clean and return the cupholder to normal
operation, simply spray
a water-
based cleaner (such as Glass Plus@ or
Windex@) on the tracks of the slider
mechanism, and then slide the
cupholder in and out until normal
operation
is regained. Hold a paper
towel under the cupholder to catch any
excess cleaner which could drip on your
carpet or seats.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM
Glass Cleaner
(GM Part No. 1050427)
or a liquid household glass cleaner will
remove normal tobacco smoke and dust
films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass,
because they may cause scratches.
Avoid placing decals
on the inside rear
window, since they may have to be
scraped
off later. If abrasive cleaners are
used on the inside of the rear window,
an electric defogger element may be
damaged. Any temporary license should
not be attached across the defogger grid.
I Cleaning the Outside of the
Windshield and Wiper
Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using
the windshield washer, or if the wiper
blade chatters when running, wax or
other material may be on the blade
or
windshield.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Clean the outside of the windshield
with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami
Powder@ (GM Part
No. 1050011). The
windshield is clean
if beads do not form
when you rinse it with water.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously
with a cloth soaked in full strength
windshield washer solvent. Then rinse
the blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked on a
regular basis and replaced when worn.
Cleuning tbe Outside of Your
Chevrolet
The paint finish on your vehicle
provides beauty, depth of color, gloss
retention and durability.
Washing Your Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s
finish is to keep it clean by washing it
often with lukewarm or cold water.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct
rays
of the sun. Don’t use strong soaps
or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand,
dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. Don’t
usecleaning
8 @o&-that
contain acid
or abrasives. 31 cleaning
agents should be flushed promptly and
not allowed to dry on the surface, or
they could stain.
Dry the finish with a
soft, clean chamois or a 100% cotton
towel to avoid surface scratches and
water spotting.
High pressure car washes may cause
water to enter your vehicle.
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of
your Chevrolet may be necessary to
remove residue from the paint finish.
You can get GM approved cleaning
products from your dealer.
Your Chevrolet has a ‘Lbasecoat/clearcoat”
paint finish. The clearcoat gives more
depth and gloss to the colored basecoat.
Always use waxes and polishes that are
non-abrasive and made for a
basecoat/clearcoat paint finish.
NOTICE:
Machine compounding or
aggressive polishing on a
basecoat/clearcoat. paint finish may
dull the finish or leave swirl marks.
Rxtured-Surjace Bumper
Covers
WL AND RS MODELS)
Cleaning with a brush, a soft terry cloth
or a commercial car wash is
recommended for normal dirt. Never
use a wire brush or abrasives.
Avoid applying wax or polish to the
textured-surface bumper covers.
To
remove wax, a commercially available
wax solvent should be used. Tar and Oil
Remover (GM Part
No.1050172) is also
recommended. It’s also recommended
for cleaning difficult
soils like road tar
and oil.
Also recommended are solvent-
type fabric cleaners such as GM
Part
No. 1050214.
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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)