User manual CHEVROLET CHEVY-1955 ASSEMBLY MANUAL

[. . . ] This manual includes the latest information at the timeit was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. Note to Canadian Owners For vehicles firstsold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux proprietaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en francais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd. , 1500 Bonhill Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7. Published by Chevrolet Motor Division General Motors Corporation The word Chevrolet, the Chevrolet emblem and the name Cavalier are registered trademarks General of Motors Corporation. The word Delco is a registered trademark of the General Motors Corporation. @ Copyright 1992 General Motors Corporation, Chevrolet Motor Division. All rights reserved. 2 w I ' 1 The dynumic William C "Billy '' Durant shlfted gearsfram muking carriages to making cars, forming half the team that gave birth to Chevrolet. , . > . : Louis Chevrolet, the other half of the team, at the wheel o his experimental "Classic Six, " f which enteredproduction in 1912. [. . . ] So it is wise to keep your wiping 2quipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going throughsome car washes can cause problems, too. But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them. I Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won't work werl in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. After driving though a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. mm. I46 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you're going fastenough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. You could drive along for some time without realizing yourtires aren't in constant contact with the road. You could find out the hardway: when you have to slow, turn, move out to pass-or if you get hitby a gust of wind. Pass other vehicles in fog only if you can see far enough ahead to pass safely. Even then, be prepared to delay your pass if you suspect the fog is worse up ahead. One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You'll want to watch out for whatthe other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Try not to drive around trying to pick out a familiar street or landmark. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part the of city just as you would for a crosscountry trip. (Seethe next section, Freeway Driving. ) Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. But remember that they are for ideal road, weather and visibility conditions. [. . . ] Free PSPI-91 1991 Owner publications are written directly for and Owners intended to proPSPI-90 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Owner's NOfE: Form Numbers for individual Product Service Publications may Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule all models. Prices are $4. 00the firstPSP and $2. 00 for each additional PSP on the same order. 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual Includes h ~ o l i oOwner`s ManualandWarranty Booklet. [. . . ]