1995 CHEVROLET CAVALIER wiring

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when
you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check
the section that tells you
what to do about
it. Please follow this manual’s advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly
-- and even
dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They’re
a big help.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned
to RUN or START, a
chime will come on
for about eight seconds
to remind people to
fasten their safety
belts, unless
the
driver’s safety belt is
already buckled.
Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows AIR
BAG . The system checks the
air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light
tells
you if there is an electrical problem. The system
check includes the air bag sensors and modules, the
wiring and the diagnostic module.
For more information
on the air bag system, see “Air Bag” in the Index.
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You will see this light
flash for
a few seconds
when you turn your
ignition
to RUN or
AIR
BAG
START.
The safety belt light
will also come on and stay on for
about
20 seconds, then it will flash for about 55 seconds.
If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime
nor
the light will come on. Then
the light should
go out. This means the system is
ready.
If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you
start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on
when you
are driving. your air bag system may not work properly.
Have your vehicle serviced right away.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have a
different turn signal flasher and extra wiring. The green
arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever
you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up,
the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers
you‘re about
to turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows on
your
instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on
the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind
you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s
important
to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are
still working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear lwfot-e you start
down
a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift
down, you might have to use your brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your
speed
to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the
possibility of engine and transaxle overheating.
Parking on Hills
You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer
attached,
on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig
could start
to move. People can be injured, and both
your vehicle and
the trailer can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s
how to do
it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into
PARK (P) yet.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes
until the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking
brake, and then shift
to PARK (P).
5. Release the regular brakes.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuses and Circuit Breakers There is also a fuse block at the driver’s side in the
engine compartment. Lift off the cover to check the
fuses.
To identify and check fuses, refer to the Fuse Usage
chart.
The wiring circuits
in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by
a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
electrical problems. and rating.
The fuse panel is located under the left end of the
instrument panel.
To open, push the tab on the access
door
to the left and pull the door forward.
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Under Hood Fuse Block
Fuse
AIC
ABS
ABS
BATT 1
BATT 2
BLO
COOLING FAN
GEN
IGN
PCM
Circuitry
A/C Compressor (2.3L Engine)
Anti-Lock Brake System
Electronic Variable Orifice Steering,
Anti-Lock Brake System
Power ACC/Stop
Lamp Circuits
Lighting Circuits
Heater/ A/C Blower
Engine Cooling Fan
Generator-Voltage Sense
Ignition Switch Circuits
Powertrain Control Module
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker.
An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and
off, or
in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have
your headlamp system checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have
it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker
opens and closes,
protecting the circuit
until the problem is fixed.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuel .................
Fuel Gage .............
Fuel. Filling Your Tank . .
Fuel. In Foreign Countries
Fuse Block. Inside Vehicle
Fuse Block. Under Hood
.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
......................... 6-4
......................... 6-4
........................ 6-53
........................ 6-54
....................... 6-52
Gages
Y Engine Coolant Temperature ................... 2-64
Fuel
....................................... 2-67
Gasolines for Cleaner
Air ......................... 6-3
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
................ 4-29
GearPositions
................................. 2-14
Glass, Cleaning
................................ 6-45
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
.............. 4-29
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-29
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5- 1
Head Restraints ................................. 1-4
Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer ............... 2-30
Headlamp. Wiring
.............................. 6-54
Headlamps
.................................... 2-37
Headlamps. Bulb Replacement
.................... 6-29
Hearing or Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
...... 8-2
Heating
........................................ 3-3
Heritage Pages
................................... 111
High Beam Lamps. How to Change ................ 2-30
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-20
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Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-20
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-33
HoodProp
..................................... 6-7
Hood Release ................................... 6-6
Horn
......................................... 2-28
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-20
Adding Fluid
................................ 6-20
Checking Fluid
.............................. 6-20
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-16
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ......... 5-28
Ignition Key Positions
............................ 2-8
Ignition Switch
.................................. 2-8
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-41
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-42
Inside Vehicle Fuse Block
........................ 6-53
Inspections Brakesystem
............................... 7-42
Manual Transaxle
............................ 7-42
Restraint Systems
............................ 7-42
Steering. Suspension and Frt-Whl-Drive Axle Boot and
Seal
...................................... 7-42
InstrumentPanel
............................... 2-56
Instrument Panel Clusters
........................ 2-58
Gagecluster ................................ 2-59
Standard Cluster
............................. 2-58
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
................. 2-38
Instrument
Panel. Cleaning ....................... 6-45
Exhaust
Systems
............................. 7-42
Throttle Linkage
............................. 7-42
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Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-49
Variable Controlled-Cycle Windshield Wiper
........ 2-3 1
Vehicle Damage Warnings vu
Vehicle Identification Number ..................... 6-5 1
Vehicle Loading ................................ 4-28
Vehicle Storage
................................ 6-29
Vehicle Symbols
................................. vlll
Vehicle. Control of a ............................. 4-5
Ventilation
..................................... 3-3
Ventilation System. Flow-Through
.................. 3-4
Ventilation Tips
................................. 3-5
Visors. Sun
.................................... 2-44
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warning Devices ............................... 5-2
Warning Flashers. Hazard
......................... 5-1
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-60
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-46
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-46
Wheel
Nut Torque ......................... 5-25. 6-55
Wheel Replacement
............................. 6-40
Wheel Replacement. Used
........................ 6-41
WindowLock
.................................. 2-27
Windows
..................................... 2-26
Auto Down
................................. 2-27
Power
..................................... 2-27
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-32
Windshield Washer Fluid
.................... 2-32. 6-25
Windshield Wiper
.............................. 2-30
Windshield Wiper. Blade Replacement
.............. 6-32
Windshield Wiper. Circuit Breaker ................. 6-54
Winter. Driving In
.............................. 4-22
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-54
WreckerTowing
................................. 5-7
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