1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER brake fluid

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Brake Fluid
Your brake master cylinder
reservoir is here.
It is filled
with
DOT-3 brake fluid.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in
the reservoir might go down. The first
is that the brake
fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal
brake lining wear. When new linings
are put in, the fluid
level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is
leaking out
of the brake system. If it is, you should have
your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner
or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work
at all.
So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your brake fluid.
Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid
when your linings are worn, then you’ll have
too much
fluid when
you get new brake linings. You should add
(or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is
done on the b: * ‘lyd ; system. ..
A CAUTION:
have too much brake fluid, it can spill
on the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine
is hot enough. You or others could be burned,
and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake
fluid only when work is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake
warning light will come on. See “Brake System Warning
Light” in the Index.

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When you do need brake fluid, use only
DOT-3 brake
fluid
-- such as Delco Supreme 11 @ (GM Part
No. 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a sealed
container only.
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area
around the cap before removing it. This will help keep
dirt from entering the reservoir.
With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake
system, your brakes may not work well, or they
may not even work at
all. This could cause a
crash. Always use the proper brake fluid.
NOTICE:
Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
brake system parts. For example, just
a few
drops
of mineral-based oil, such as engine
oil, in your brake system can damage brake
system parts
so badly that they’ll have to be
replaced. Don’t let someone put in the
wrong kind of fluid.
0 If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid
on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off
immediately. See “Appearance Care” in
the Index.
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This section covers the maintenance required for your Chevrolet. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety,
dependability and emission control performance.
7-2
7-2
7-3
7-4
7-4
7-4 7-4
1
7-4 1
7-4 1
7-42
7-43
Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment
How This Section
is Organized
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
Selecting the Right Schedule
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Fill
At Least Once
a Month
At Least Twice
a Year
At Least Once a Year
7-46
7-46
7-46
7-46
7-46
7-47
7-47
7-48
7-50 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
Exhaust System Inspection
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Brake System Inspection
CaliperKnuckle Maintenance Inspection
Part
D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Part E: Maintenance Record

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and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol
of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
TM
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL TM
coolant. See “Engine Coolant”
in
the Index.
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Power Steering System
Manual
Transaxle
Automatic
Transaxle
FLUID/LUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme 11
@ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM
Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12345349
or equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.

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Adapter Kit. CD ............................... 3- 17
AirBag
....................................... 1-22
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-26
How it Works ................................ 1-24
Location
.................................... 1-24
Readiness Light
......................... 1-23. 2-68
Servicing
................................... 1-27
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-25
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-26
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-25
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-17
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-5
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-64
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-46
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-55
Antenna. Fixed
................................. 3-25
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-70. 4-7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti-Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-2 1
Appearance Care
............................... 6-48
Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-57
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9 Ashtrays
...................................... 2-50
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-23
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-8
Auto-Down Window ............................ 2-32
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-22
Automatic Transaxle Check
...................................... 7-42
Fluid
.................................. 6-18. 6-21
GearPositions
............................... 2-19
Operation
................................... 2-18
Shifting ..................................... 2-18
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-45
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-14
Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement
............... 6-38
Battery
....................................... 6-35
Charging System Light ........................ 2-69
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Keyless Entry ..................... 2-8
Saver
...................................... 2-45
Warnings
.................................... 5-3
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation ................... 8-9
Blizzard
...................................... 4-26

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.................................. 6-34
Fluid
....................................... 6-31
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-3 1
Parking
..................................... 2-26
PedalTravel
................................. 6-34
Replacing System
Parts ........................ 6-34
System Warning Light
......................... 2-69
Trailer
...................................... 4-40
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
.................. 7-44
Wear
....................................... 6-33
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4- 10
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2-12
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-44
BTSICheck
................................... 7-44
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-35
Back-up Lamps
.............................. 6-38
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
................. 6-39
Dome Lamp
................................. 6-39
RearTurnSignal
............................. 6-37
Taillamp
.................................... 6-37
Bypass Switch
................................. 2-60
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-63
Carbon Monoxide
............... 2.27.2.28.4.30. 4.39 Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-41
Cassette Tape Player
....................... 3- 10. 3.13
Care
....................................... 3-24
CD Adapter Kit
................................ 3-17
CDCare
...................................... 3-25
CD Player
..................................... 3-17
Theft-Deterrent Feature
........................ 3-21
Center Console Storage Area
...................... 2-48
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-39
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................... 1-33
Certification Label
.............................. 4-34
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-40
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-48
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-23
Check Engine Light
............................. 2-73
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-77
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-48
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-56
Child Restraints
................................ 1-37
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
........... 1-39
Securing
in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-41
Securing
in the Passenger Seat Position ........... 1-42
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-42
TopStrap
................................... 1-38
WheretoPut
................................ 1-37
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-59
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-17
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-50

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Fuel .......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-6
Gage ....................................... 2-78
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-59
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-72
Fuel
....................................... 2-78
Speedometer
....................... 2-64.2-65. 2.66
Tachometer
............................. 2.65. 2.67
GAWR
....................................... 4-34
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2- 19
Gear Positions. Manual Transaxle
.................. 2-23
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-34
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-34
Guide en Frangais
11 .. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-34
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-35
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-5
Headlamps .................................... 2-42
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-36
High/Low Beamchanger
...................... 2-35
OnReminder
................................ 2-42
Wiring
..................................... 6-59
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-35
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-24
Heating
........................................ 3-5 Hitches.
Trailer 4-39
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-8
Release ...................................... 6-8
Hydraulic Clutch ............................... 6-24
Fluid
....................................... 6-24
..
.................................
Prop ........................................ 6-9
Horn ......................................... 2-32
System Check
................................ 7-42
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-20
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2-12
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................... 7-44
Inflation, Tire
.................................. 6-41
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-46
Inspections Brakesystem
................................ 7-47
Caliper/Knuckle
.............................. 7-47
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-46
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7-46
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7-46
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-46
Steering
.................................... 7-46
Suspension
.................................. 7-46
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-46
InstrumentPanel
............................... 2-62
Brightness Control
............................ 2-44
Cleaning
.................................... 6-51
Cluster
................................ 2-64, 2-65
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-60
Interior Lamps ................................. 2-44
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-39
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-44
Installing the Boot
.............................. 2-52
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Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-43
Key Release Button
............................. 2-14
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-6
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels
....................................... 4-33
Certification
................................. 4-34
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-58
Tire-Loading Information ...................... 4-33
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-58
Lamps
........................................ 2-41
Exterior
.................................... 2-41
Fog
........................................ 2-43
FrontReading
................................ 2-45
Interior
..................................... 2-44
Map
....................................... 2-45
OnReminder
................................ 2-42
Latches. Seatback
................................ 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-6
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-28
Lighter
....................................... 2-50
Lights Air Bag Readiness
..... i ................. 1-23. 2-68
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.70. 4.7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-69
Charging System
............................. 2-69
CheckEngine
................................ 2-73
Enhanced Traction System Active
............ 2.72. 4.9
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
..... 2.71. 4.9
CheckGages
................................ 2-77
ETS Active .............................. 2.72. 4.9
ETS Warning
............................ 2.71. 4.9
Interior
..................................... 2-44
Low Coolant Warning
......................... 2-73
Oil Pressure Warning
.......................... 2-76
Passlock
TM Warning ........................... 2-77
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.8. 2.68
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-33
Locks Cylinders
................................... 7-43
Door
........................................ 2-4
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-43
Power Door
.................................. 2-5
Rear Door Security ............................. 2-5
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-44
Trunk
...................................... 2-10
Low Coolant Warning Light
...................... 2-73
Lowering the Convertible Top Manually
............. 2-59
Lowering Your Convertible Top
................... 2-52
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-48
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-43
Maintenance.
NO~Z~I Replacement parts ........... 6-64
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-50
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Trip/Highway Definition
................... 7-6
Long TripMighway Intervals
..................... 7-6
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-41
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-46
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-48
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-3
Short TripKity Definition
....................... 7-5
Short TripKity Intervals
........................ 7-5
Up-Shift
............................... 2.25. 2.77