1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER heating

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When to Check and What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often you should check the fluid level in your clutch
master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid. See
“Owner Checks and Services” and “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
How to Check
You do not need to check the fluid level unless you
suspect a clutch problem. To check the fluid level, take
the cap off.
If the fluid reaches the step inside the
reservoir, the fluid level
is correct.
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new
DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine
coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your
vehicle for
5 years or 100,000 miles ( 166 000 km),
whichever occurs first.
The following explains your cooling system and how to
add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in
the Index.
A 50/50 mixture of water and the proper coolant for
your Chevrolet will:
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37OC).
e Give boiling protection up to 265 “F (129°C).
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
e Help keep the proper engine temperature.
e Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at
the
FULL COLD mark.
If this light comes on, it
means you’re low on engine
coolant.
See “Low Coolant Light” in
the Index.
Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the
surge tank, but only when the engine is cool.
‘ A CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and it will burn
if the engine pasts are hot
enough. Don’t spill coolant on
a hot engine.
When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is tight.
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Your surge tank cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed
to
prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage
from overheating.
When you replace your surge tank pressure cap, a GM
cap is recommended.
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We don’t make tires. Your new Chevrolet comes with
high-quality tires made
by a leading tire manufacturer. If
you ever have questions about your tire warranty and
where to obtain service, see your Chevrolet Warranty
booklet for details.
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
0 Overloadingyour tires can cause
overheating as
a result of too much friction.
You could have an air-out and
a serious
accident, See “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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0 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as
overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could. cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
cut, punctured or broken by
a sudden
impact
-- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
0 Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your
tread is badly worn, or if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
0 Overinflated tires are more likely to be
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Driving City
........................................ 4-20
Defensive
.................................... 4- 1
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-21
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-27
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-3
In the Rain .................................. 4-17
Night
...................................... 4-15
OnCurves
.................................. 4-10
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-39
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-23
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-26
Throughwater
............................... 4-19
WetRoads
.................................. 4-17
Winter
...................................... 4-25
With a Trailer
................................ 4-38
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-2
Easy Entry Seat
................................ 1-4
Electrical Equipment. Adding
...... 2.13.2.14.3.23. 6.53
Electrical System
............................... 6-53
Engine
.................................... 6.8. 6.9
Coolant
..................... ! ............... 6-22
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-14
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-38
Coolant Temperature Gage ..................... 2-70
Exhaust
..................................... 2-27 Fuse Block
.................................. 6-56
Identification ................................ 6-52
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-38
Overheating ................................. 5-13
Running While Parked
......................... 2-28
Specifications
................................ 6-59
Starting Your
................................ 2-12
Engineoil
.................................... 6-10
Adding
..................................... 6-11
Additives ................................... 6-14
Checking
................................... 6-11
Used
............................... .. ....... 6-15
What To Use
................................. 6-13
Whentochange
.............................. 6-14
Enhanced Traction System Active Light
......... 2-69. 4-8
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
....... 2-68. 4-9
Ethanol
........................................ 6-2
ETS Active Light
............................. 2.69, 4-8
Warning Light
........................... 2.68. 4-9
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-27
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-44
Fifth Gear. Manual Transaxle
..................... 2-21
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-4
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-15
Finish Care
.................................... 6-48

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First Gear. Automatic Transaxle
.............. 2.18. 2.20
First Gear. Manual Transaxle
...................... 2-21
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-21
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-43
Floor Mat Retainer
.............................. 2-46
FogLamps
.................................... 2-41
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-3
Fourth Gear. Manual Transaxle
.................... 2-21
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11
Front Reading Lamps ............................ 2-42
Fuel
.......................................... 6-2
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-4
Gage ....................................... 2-76
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-3
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-53
.I ...........................
FrontTowing ................................... 5-9
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-70
Fuel
....................................... 2-76
Speedometer
................................. 2-63
Tachometer
.................................. 2-64
GAWR ....................................... 4-32
Gear Positions, Automatic Transaxle
................ 2- 16
Gear Positions, Manual Transaxle
.................. 2-21
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-32 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-32
Guide en Frangais
11
GVWR ....................................... 4-32
.. .................................
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-32
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-1
Head Restraints
................................. 1-4
Headlamps
.................................... 2-39
Bulb Replacement
....................... 6.32. 6.57
Highbow Beam Changer
...................... 2-32
On Reminder
................................ 2-39
Wiring
..................................... 6-53
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-3
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-32
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-23
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-37
Hood
Heating
........................................ 3-5
Checking Things Under
......................... 6-6
Prop
........................................ 6-7
Release
...................................... 6-6
Horn ......................................... 2-29
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-21
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
........................... 6-21
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
................... 7-39
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-19
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Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-64
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 12
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-10
Oil Pressure Warning Light
....................... 2-73
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2- 19
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 13
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-38
Owner Publications. Ordering
...................... 8-9
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-50
Park Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2- 17
Shifting
Into ................................. 2-24
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-26
At Night
..................................... 2-8
Parking
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-41
Brake
...................................... 2-23
Lots
........................................ 2-8
Over Things That Bum
........................ 2-27
WithaTrailer
................................ 4-39
Your Vehicle. Manual Transaxle
................. 2-26
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-25
Passing
....................................... 4-12
Passlock
TM ..................................... 2-9
Passlock
TM Warning Light ........................ 2-75
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-42 Power
Door Locks
................................... 2-4
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-44
Option Fuses
................................ 6-53
Steering
................................ 4.9. 6.26
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-26
Windows
................................... 2-29
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-25
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner .................... 8-9
Radio Reception
.............................. 3-23
Radios
........................................ 3-7
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-17
Raising the Convertible Top Manually
.............. 2-57
Raising Your Convertible Top
..................... 2-53
Rear DoorSecurityLocks
........................... 2-4
Outside Seat Position .......................... 1-26
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-29
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-25
Towing
..................................... 5-11
Window Defogger
............................. 3-7
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-2
Recreational Vehicle Towing
...................... 4-29
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-58
Remote Trunk Release
............................ 2-8
RearTowing ................................... 5-11
Rearview Mirror. Inside Daymight
................. 2-43
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