User manual CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1997

[. . . ] 0 The 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the use "SRS" system. 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 Features and Controls This section explains howto start and operate your Chevrolet. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and to drive under different conditions. how Problems on the Road This section tells what to do you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. if 6-1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tellsyou how to keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids lubricants to use. [. . . ] They may cut down on glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot of things invisible. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn't lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps. Keep your windshield and the glass on yourvehicle all clean -- inside and out. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would, making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly. Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when youare in a turn or curve. Keep your eyes moving; that way, it'seasier to pick out dimly lighted objects. Just as yourheadlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim, so should youreyes be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer fromnight blindness -- the inability to see in dim light -- and aren't even aware of it. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you'I1 get even less traction. It's always wise go slower andbe to cautious if rain starts tofall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. Evenif your it windshield wiper blades in good shape, a heavy rain are can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking. It's wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streakingmissing or areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can't stop, accelerateor turn as well because A CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won't work 1 as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control the vehicle. of After driving through a large puddle of water o a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly unt your brakes work normally. ~ Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. r But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them. Hydroplaning Driving Through Deep Standing ' ater Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much watercan build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. NOTICE: This can happen if the roadis wet enough and you're going fast enough. When your vehiclehydroplaning, is If you drive too quickly through deep puddles it has littleor no contact with the road. or standing water, water can come in through Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. [. . . ] RETAIL SELL PRICE:$1 0. 00 CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS SERVICE BULLETINS Service Publications are available for current and past Service Bulletins give technical service information needed model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. of Each bulletin contains instructions to assist the in diagnosis and service your vehicle. of PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO: Helm, tncorporated P. O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 OR ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356 Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM Eastern Tme For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover) 1: 9 9 7 Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. [. . . ]