1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Owners Manual

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1052929 16 02. (0.473 L) Wheel Cleaner
Spray on wheel cleaner
1052930 8 oz. (0.237 L) Capture Dry Spot Remover Attracts and absorbs soils
12345002** 16 oz. (0.473 L) Armor All” Cleaner Cleans Vinyl, leather and rubber
12345725 12 oz. (0.354 L) Silicone Tire Shine Shines tires
See your General Motors Parts Department for these products. ’ * Not recommended. for pigskin suede leather.
See “Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index. ** Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl.
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This is the legal identifier for your Chevrolet. It appears
on a plate
in the front comer of the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The
VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code.
This code will help you identify your engine, specifications, and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identification Label
You’ll find this label on your spare tire cover. It’s very
helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label
is:
a
0
0
a
your VIN,
the model designation,
paint information, and a list of all production options and special
equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
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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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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. Make sure
to
insert the tabs when replacing the cover.
TURN -B/U ERLS ALARM PCM/IGN IGN
F/P - INJ AIR BAG CRUISE
Fuse Usage
TURN-B/U Exterior Lamps, Back-up Lamps
F/P-INJ Fuel Pump,
Fuel Injectors
CLUSTER Instrument Cluster, Anti-Lock Brake System
CLS/PCM
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DFOG
02 HTR Instrument Cluster, Powertrain
Control Module, Daytime
Running Lamps
Rear Window Defogger Multiport Fuel Injection
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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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The engine compartment fuse block is located on the
driver’s side of the engine compartment. Lift off the cover
to check the fuses.
Fuse
IGN
BATT
1
BATT 2
ABS
Usage
Ignition Switch Circuits
Power ACC/Stoplamp Circuits Lighting Circuits
Electronic Variable Orifice
Steering, Anti-Lock Brake System
COOLING
FAN Engine Cooling Fan
BLO Heater and A/C Blower
PCM Powertrain Control Module
A/C A/C Compressor
(2.4L Engine)
ABS/EVO Anti-Lock Brake System
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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

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Engine Crankcase .....................................
Automatic Transaxle (4-Speed Automatic Transaxle Not Owner Serviceable)
Pan Removal and Replacement ..........................
After Complete Overhaul ...............................
When draining or replacing torque converter, more fluid may be needed.
Complete Drain and Refill ..............................
2.2L ...............................................
Manual Transaxle
Cooling System
2.4L ...............................................
Refrigerant (R-l34a), Air Conditioning ...................
FuelTank ............................................
Tire Pressures, Sizes ...................................
WheelNutTorque .....................................
Windshield Wiper Blade (Sheppard’s Hook Type)
LeftSide ............................................
Rightside ...........................................
4.0 quarts (3.8 L)
4.0 quarts (3.8 L)
6.9 quarts (6.6 L)
2.0 quarts (1.9 L)
10.3 quarts (9.8 L)
10.7 quarts (10.1 L)
See refrigerant charge label under hood.
15.2 gallons (57.5 L)
See Tire-Loading Information
label on driver’s door.
100 lb-ft
(140 N-m)
22 inches (56 cm)
17 inches (43 cm)
NOTE: AU capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fiil to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air\
conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure, ask your Chevrolet dealer.
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