1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER audio

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, take
off the black, negative (-) cable from
the battery. This will help keep your battery from
running down.
I A CAUTION:
Bulb Replacement
Halogen Bulbs
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you
aren’t careful. See
“Jump Starting” in the Index
for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent Feature” in the Index.
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop
or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
Headlamps
For the type of bulb, see “Replacement Bulbs” in
the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
perfoJmance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle,
make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in
Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
pe$orrn these underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary.
See ‘Engine Oil”
in the Index for further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary.
See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts.
If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The
air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
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Adapter Kits. CD .............................. 3-16
AirBag
....................................... 1-19
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-23
How it Works
................................ 1-21
Location
.................................... 1-21
Readiness Light
......................... 1.20. 2.66
Servicing
................................... 1-24
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-22
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-23
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-22
Air Cleaner
.................................... 6- 15
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-4
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-41
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-49
Antenna. Fixed
................................. 3-24
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.68. 4.6
Brakes
...................................... 4-6
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-20
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-22
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-5 1
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-58
Appearancecare
............................... 6-43
Arbitration Program .............................. 8-7
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-23
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-7
Auto-Down Window
............................ 2-29
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-19
Automatic Transaxle Check
...................................... 7-39
Fluid
.................................. 6.17. 6.19
Operation
................................... 2-16
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-41
Shifting
..................................... 2-16
Startine Your Engine
.......................... 2-12
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-47
Battery
...................................... 6.3 1
Charging System Light ........................ 2-66
Jump Starting
................................. 5-2
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-6
Saver
...................................... 2-43
Warnings
.................................... 5-2
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-7
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