1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 358

At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant D. specified in Part Body Lubrication Service Star1. SwitchCheck 5 - Lubricate all body door and rear compartment hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the primary and secondary hood latches, glove box door, 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room console door and any folding seat hardware. D tells Part around the vehicle. you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be (see "Parking 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake required when exposed to a corrosive environment. Brake" in the Index if necessary)and the regular brake. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready toturn off the engine immediately if it starts. When you are doing i check, the vehicle could s move suddenly.If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 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 vehicle needs 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 when the clutch isn't pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service. 7-32