1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER height

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Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt
adjuster to the height that
is right for you.
To move it down, squeeze the release button and move
the adjuster to the desired position.
You can move the
adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt
guide, After you move the adjuster
to where you want
try to move it down without squeezing the release but!
to make sure it has locked into position.
Adjust the height
so that the shoulder portion of the
belt
is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be
away from your face and neck, but not falling off
your shoulder. it,
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See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there
is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc
brakes adjust for wear. If you rarely make a moderate or
heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly.
If you drive in that way, then
-- very carefully -- make
a few moderate brake stops about every
1,000 miles
(1 600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly.
If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your
rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by
backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex.
Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality
GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking
system
-- for example, when your brake linings wear
down and you have to have new ones put in
-- be sure
you get new approved
GM replacement parts. If you
don’t, your brakes may no longer work properly. For
example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong
for your vehicle, the balance between your front and
rear brakes can change
-- for the worse. The braking
performance you’ve come to expect can change in many
other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement
brake parts.
6-34
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 or
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.
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or
how
far 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.
Tire Chains
NOTICE:
If your Chevrolet has P195/65R15 or P205/55R16
size tires, don’t use tire chains. They can damage
your vehicle because there
is not enough clearance.
NOTICE: (Continued)

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Length Coupe
................ 180.3 inches (458.0 cm)
Sedan
................. 180.3 inches (458.0 cm)
Convertible
............ 180.3 inches (458.0 cm)
Coupe
................. 75.4 inches (191.6 cm)
Sedan
.................. 75.4 inches (1 9 1.6 cm)
Convertible
............. 75.4 inches (19 1.6 cm)
Coupe
................. 53.2 inches (1 35.1 cm)
Sedan
.................. 54.9 inches (1 39.4 cm)
Convertible
............. 53.9 inches (136.9 cm)
Width
Height Wheelbase
Coupe
................ 104.1 inches (264.4 cm)
Sedan
................. 104.1 inches (264.4 cm)
Convertible
............ 104.1 inches (264.4 cm)
Front Tread Coupe
................. 57.6 inches (146.2 cm)
Sedan
.................. 57.6 inches (146.2 cm)
Convertible
............. 57.6 inches (146.2 cm)
Coupe
................. 56.8 inches (144.2 cm)
Sedan
.................. 56.8 inches (144.2 cm)
Convertible
............. 56.8 inches (144.2 cm)
Rear Tread

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Radios
........................................ 3-8
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-1 8
Raising the Convertible Top Manually
.............. 2-59
Raising Your Convertible Top
..................... 2-58
Rear
Door Security Locks
........................... 2-5
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-28
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-3 1
Seatpassengers .............................. 1-28
Towing
..................................... 5-12
Window Defogger
............................. 3-7
Rear Towing
................................... 5- 12
Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement
................ 6-37
Rearview Mirror. Inside Daymight
................. 2-46
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............... 7-48
Recreational Vehicle Towing
...................... 4-3 1
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning .................... 6-64
Remote Trunk Release
........................... 2- 10
Removing the Boot ............................. 2-56
Replacement
Bulbs
...................................... 6-63
Parts
....................................... 6-64
Wheel ...................................... 6-46
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-48
Reporting Safety Defects
......................... 8-10
Restraints
Checking
................................... 1-48
Child
....................................... 1-37
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-48
Systemcheck
................................ 7-42
Reverse. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-20 Reverse. Manual Transaxle
....................... 2-24
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-22
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-5
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-7
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-35
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-42
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-48
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-7
Care
....................................... 6-52
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................. 1-33
Children
.................................... 1-35
Driver Position
............................... 1-13
Extender .................................... 1-48
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1-13
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1-17.1-46. 1-47
LapBelt
.................................... 1-34
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1 - 13. 1-28
Larger Children
.............................. 1-45
Passenger Position
.................. 1.22. 1-28. 1-33
Questions and Answers
........................ 1-12
Rear Comfort Guides
.......................... 1-31
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-28
Reminder Light
.......................... 1-8. 2-68
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-48
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-22
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-16
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-35
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-21
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-8
SafetyChains
.................................. 4-40
Adults
...................................... 1-13
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-28
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... vi
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3
Seatback Latches
...................................... 1-5
Reclining Front
............................... 1-4
Seats EasyEntry
................................... 1- 6
Manual Front
................................. 1-2
Manual Lumbar Support
........................ 1-3
Rear
........................................ 1-6
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 - 1
Seatcontrols ................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
...................... 1-39
Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle
............ 2-21. 2-22
Second Gear. Manual Transaxle
................... 2-24
Security System
................................ 2- 11
Bulletins, Ordering
............................ 8- 12
Manuals, Ordering
............................ 8- 12
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-58
Publications, Ordering
......................... 8- 12
Work, Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
................... 8- 12
Publications. Ordering in Canada
................ 8-1 1
Service Publications ............................. 8- 12
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet
......... 1-27
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-55
Shift Lever
............................... 2- 19, 2-23
Shiftspeeds
................................... 2-25
Shifting Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2- 19
Service ........................................ 6-2 Into
Park (P)
................................. 2-27
Manual Transaxle
............................. 2-23
OutofPark
.................................. 2-29
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1-16
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-34
Skidding
...................................... 4-14
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-23
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-34
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-64
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-66
SRS
......................................... 1-22
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-50
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-43
Starting Your Engine
.................. 2-14.2-15. 2- 16
Steam
........................................ 5-14
Steering
...................................... 4-10
In Emergencies
............................... 4-11
Power
................................. 4-10, 6-29
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-33
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-48
Storage, Vehicle
................................ 6-35
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
.................. 5-35
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-50
Sunroof
....................................... 2-51
Supplemental Restraint System
.................... 1-22
Surge Tank, Coolant
............................. 5-16
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-28 ...
Specifications and Capacities ...................... 6-63
Symbols, Vehicle
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