1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER headlamp

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Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up
under your tires that they can actually ride on the water.
This can happen
if the road is wet enough and you’re
going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning,
it has little or no cpntact with the road.
Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can if your
tires haven’t much tread or
if the pressure in one or
more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on
the road.
If you can see reflections from trees, telephone
poles or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the
water’s surface, there could be hydroplaning.
Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds: There
just isn’t
a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The
best advice is to slow down when it is raining.
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
NOTICE:
1 If you drive too quickly through deep puddles
~ or standing water, water can come in through
your engine’s air intake’ and badly damage your
engine. Never drive through water that is slightly
lower than the underbody
of your vehicle. If you
can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive
through them very slowly.
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
Turn on your low-beam headlamps -- not just
your parking lamps
-- to help make you more visible
to others.
Besides slowing down, allow some extra following
distance. And be especially careful when you pass
another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room
ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted
by road spray.
0 Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See
“Tires”
in the Index.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you run the engine, make it.go a little faster
than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This
uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the
battery charged.
You will need a well-charged battery to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later
on
with your headlamps. Let the heater run for awhile.
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost
all the way
to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the
fuel as long as you can.
To help keep warm, you can get
out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour or
so until help comes.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
You can tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for use
at your destination. Be sure
to use the proper towing
equipment designed for recreational towing. Follow the
instructions for the towing equipment.
Towing Your Vehicle from the Front
(With a Dolly)
€
7
m
Follow these steps:
1. Put the front wheels on a dolly.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Open the fuse panel on the driver’s side of the
instrument panel. Remove the fuse labeled
CLSPCM.
This will keep your battery from draining while towing.
4. Turn the ignition key to OFF to unlock the steering
wheel, see “Ignition Switch’’ in the Index.
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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 1. Remove the first bolt and carefully pry up the shield
that covers the headlamp assembly. Be careful not to
break the fasteners that hold the shield in place. 2. Remove the other bolt that anchors the headlamp
assembly. Pull the headlamp assembly toward the
front of the vehicle to access the bulb assembly.
3. Twist the bulb assembly one-eighth of a turn
counterclockwise and remove it from the
headlamp assembly.

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Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
It could affect the braking and handling of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you
lose control. You could have
a collision in which
you or others could be injured. Always use the
correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for
replacement.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer/odometer calibration, headlamp
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance
and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and
chassis.
See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for more
information.
A CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or
how many miles it’s been driven. It could fail
suddenly and cause an accident. If you have to
replace
a wheel, use a new GM original
equipment wheel.
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Add-on Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Chevrolet
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and
the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other
components from working
as they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your Chevrolet, see “Servicing
Your
Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet” in the Index.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses. Should your
headlamps fail to function have your headlamp system
checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuse
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 moIor 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.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the
chance of damage caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band
is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace
a bad fuse with a new one of the identical
size and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a
spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that
you can get along without -- like the radio or cigarette
lighter
-- and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage.
Replace
it as soon as you can.
There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the
instrument panel fuse block and the engine compartment
fuse block.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuse Usage
WIPER Windshield Wipers, Windshield Washers
ERLS Automatic Transaxle,
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock,
A/C Compressor, Cruise Control, Multiport Fuel Injection
AIR BAG Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
EXT LAMP Exterior Lamps, Instrument Panel
PWR ACC Power Door Locks, Convertible System
Lights
Top (Convertible Model)
HVAC
RADIO ALARM
CRUISE Heater and
A/C Control,
Anti-Lock Brake System, Engine Cooling Fan (2.2L Engine),
Engine Vent Heater
(2.4L Engine)
Radio, Remote Keyless Entry
Alarm Module
- Interior Lamps,
Warning Chimes
Cruise Control
Fuse
L HDLP
CIG
INST LPS
STOP/HAZ
PWR
WINDOW
PCM/IGN
INT LAMP
FOG LAMP
IGN
R HDLP
Usage
Left Headlamp
Cigarette Lighter,
Horn, Interior
Lamps, Diagnostic Connector
Instrument Panel Lights, Warning Chimes
Exterior Lamps, Anti-Lock Brake
System, Cruise Control
Power Windows, Power
Sunroof,
Convertible Top Controls (Convertible Model) (Circuit
Breaker)
Powertrain Control Module
Alarm Module: Illuminated Entry,
Warning Chimes, Overhead
Lamps, Mapmeading Lamps,
Glove Box Lamp,
Trunk Lamp,
Radio, Power Mirrors, Remote
Keyless Entry
Fog Lamps (2-24 Only)
Engine Ignition
Right Headlamp
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OUTSIDE LAMPS BULB
Back-up Lamps ......................... 3057
Front Parkingnurn Signal Lamps
Base Model
........................... 3357
2-24Model
......................... 3357NA
Inside
................................ 1141
Outside
............................... 912
Highbow Beam
...................... 9005/6
Center High-Mount Stoplamp
Halogen Headlamps
Front Sidemarker Lamps
................... 194
Rear Sidemarker Lamps
.................... 194
Stop/Tail/Turn Signal Lamps
............... 3057
Stop/Turn Signal Lamps (Sedan)
............ 3057
Trunk Lamp
............................. 906
License
.................................. 194
Fog Lamps (2-24) ....................... 881X
INSIDE LAMPS BULB
Dome Lamp Front
................................. 168
Rear
.................................. 194
Reading Lamp (If Equipped)
............... 2 12-2
Rear Courtesy Lamp (If Equipped)
........... 563
Heater and
A/C Control ..................... 74
High-Beam Indicator
...................... 194
GloveBox
.............................. 194