1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 351

At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all body door and rear compartment hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the primary andsecondary hood latches, glove box door, console door and any folding seat hardware. Part D tells you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment. Starter Switch Check 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake. NOTE: Do not use theaccelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).If the starter works in any other position, your vehicleneeds service. On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor. If the starter works whenthe clutch isn't pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service. A CAUTION: _. 7 When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly.If it does, youor others could be injured. Follow the steps below.