1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER jump start

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn
signals won’t work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at
the side of the road about
300 feet (100 m) behind your
vehicle.
Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle and some jumper cables
to start your
Chevrolet. But please follow the steps below to do
it safely.
I NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly
damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered
by your warranty.
Trying to
start your Chevrolet by pushing or
pulling it could damage your vehicle, even if
you
have a manual transaxle. And if you have an
automatic transaxle, it won’t
start that way. Batteries can
hurt you. They can be dangerous
because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
0 They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
0 They contain enough electricity to burn you.
If you don’t follow these steps exactly, some or all
of these things can hurt you.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery
with a negative ground system.
I NOTICE:
If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching
each other. If they are, it could cause
a ground
connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to
start your Chevrolet, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the
parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an
automatic transaxle in
PARK (P) or a manual
transaxle in
NEUTRAL (N).
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter.
Turn off all lamps that aren’t needed as well
as radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both
batteries. In addition, it could save your ra&o.
NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries.
An electric fan can start up even when the engine
is not running and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing and tools away from any underhood
electric fan.
5. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on
each battery.
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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 0 FREE Locksmith/Key Service (when keys are lost
on the road or locked inside)
0 FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road)
FREE Jump Start (at home or on the road)
FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on
Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportation for
customers needing warranty service. Courtesy
Transportation will be offered in conjunction with the
coverage provided by the BUMPER-TO-BUMPER
New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasers of
1996 Chevrolet/Geo passenger car and light duty trucks.
(Please see your selling dealer for details.)
Note:
Courtesy Care is available to Retail and
Retail Lease Customers operating 1996 and
newer Chevrolet/Geo vehicles for a period of
36 months/36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever occurs
first. All
Courtesy Care services must be pre-arranged
by Chevrolet Roadside or Dealer Service Management. the road)
Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part
of or
included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to
modify or discontinue
Basic Care and Courtesy Care
at any time. For complete program details, see your Chevrolet/Geo
dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure.
The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that
will provide you with quality and priority service. When
roadside services are required, our advisors will explain any payment obligations that may be incurred for
utilizing outside services.
For prompt assistance when calling, please have the following available to give to the advisor:
0 Vehicle Identification Number
0 License plate number
0 Vehicle color
Vehicle location
Telephone number where you can be reached
0 Vehicle mileage
0 Description of problem
Please refer to the Roadside Assistance brochure inside
your owner information portfolio for full program
details.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Section 9 Index
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ignition Switch ................................ 2-10
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-42
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-37
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-43
Inspections
Brakesystem
................................ 7-42
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-42
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7-42
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7-42
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-42
Steering
.................................... 7-42
Suspension
.................................. 7-42
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-42
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-60
Brightness Control
............................. 2-4 1
Cleaning
.................................... 6-46
Cluster
................................ 2-62. 2-63
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-54
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-41
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-21
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-39
Key Release Button
............................. 2- 11
Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-5
Keys .......................................... 2-1 Labels
.................................. 4.31. 6.52
Certification
................................. 4-32
CertificationEire
............................. 4-31
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-52
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-31
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-52
Lamps
........................................ 2-39
Fog
........................................ 2-41
Interior
..................................... 2-41
On Reminder ................................ 2-39
Latches. Seatback
................................ 1-4
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-5
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-25
Lighter
....................................... 2-47
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-20. 2-66
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-68. 4-6
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-67
Charging System
............................. 2-66
CheckEngine
................................ 2-71
CheckGages
................................ 2-75
CheckOil
.................................... 2-74
Enhanced Traction System Active
............ 2-69. 4-8
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
..... 2-68. 4-9
ETS Active
.............................. 2-69. 4-8
ETS Warning
............................. 2-68. 4-9
Interior
..................................... 2-41
Low Coolant Warning
......................... 2-70
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