Chevrolet 1993 Camaro Owner's Manual

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How to Use This Manual Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an origi

Features and Controls Toltmeter !ou can read battery voltage on your ,oltmeter. If it reads less than 11 volts or nore than 16 volts while y

NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while the emis- sion controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy won’t be as

Features and Controls CHECK GAGES Check Gages Light This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. If the light comes on an

c m Low Coolant Light (VS Engine) This light should come on while you are starting your engine. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired

Features and Controls or a manual transmission into “R” (Reverse). The ignition must be in the “ACC” or “Run” position. Lower bott sun visors.

1. 2. Open the trunk and remove the two side covers from the storage bag. Install the two side covers by engaging the tab into the front seatbelt cove

Features and Controls 2. Open the trunk. Remove the middle piece of the cover by pushing in on the latch and lifting up on the cover. 3.

UP TOP 5. Push and hold “UP” or A on the convertible top switch. 6. Pull down on the latches and align hooks with holes. Push forward on the l

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In this part you’ll find out how to )perate the comfort control systems and audio systems lffered with your Chevrolet . Be sure to read about the par

Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan Bi-Level Vent Heater Blend These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature

Comfort Controls and Audio Systems E/ OFF Comfort Controls With this system, you can control the heating and ventilation in your Chevrolet. If you

During initial start-up only, if your vehicle is equipped with an optional engine coolant heater, you can use it in cold weather (around +2OoF/-8”C

Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Air Conditioner Controls (OPTION) The air conditioning system uses the same controls as the heating system, e

000~010 I Rear Window Defogger (opnoN) The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. Press the right side of the

Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Ventilation Tips D Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as

I Setting the Clock AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player 1. Press “SET.” 2. Within five seconds, press and hold “SEEK V’’ until the correct

Comfort Controls and Audio Systems /- VOLUME TREB PROG-RCL P TUNE -3 FADE BASS \\ \ V SEEK P I 234 SET [II] [OOOO] AM-FM n \ Scan The scan functio

I Adjusting the Speakers Balance: Turn the balance control behind the upper knob to move the sound between the right and left speakers. Fade: Tu

Comfort Controls and Audio Systems [ VOLOBAL POWER 1 TUNE 00 FADE F D R ‘c AM-FM a COMP RDM REV FWD SCAN PREV NEXT AM!FM Stereo with Compact Disc Pl

POWER \ AM-FMrz f ST-PL COMP RDM REV FWD SCAN PREV NEXT^ Setting the Tone Bass: Press “BASS A ” or “BASS v ’’ to hear more or less bass. Treble: Pr

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Comfort Controls and Audio Systems To Play the Next Selection Press “NEXT” to hear the next track now (instead of waiting until the present tra

5. Press “SET” and “000” will appear on the display. ~ 6. Press “SEEK 4 ” or “SEEK b ” and hold until the first digit of your code appears. Release

Comfort Controls and Audio Systems 6. Turn the lower knob until the fifth and sixth digits of your code appear, 7. Press the lower knob. The clock d

improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. Clean your tape player with a wiping-action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette, and follow the direc

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Part 4 Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other usef

Your Driving and the Road Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very importan

According to the American Medical Association, a 180-pound (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up w

Your Driving and the Road There’s something else about drinlcing md driving that many people don’t know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a per

This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy br

w a . Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Chevrolet and how to use your safety belts properly . You can also learn about some things

Your Driving and the Road Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in f

‘I i If your vehicle is in cruise control when the ASR system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automaticallq disengage. When roa

Your Driving and the Road Steering Power Steering If you lase power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you ca

to the left or right depending on the space available. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding th

Your Driving and the Road a a indicates it’s all right to pass (providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid line on your side of the

much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you have the ASR s

Your Driving and the Road Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlights can light up only so much road ahead. 0 In remote areas, watc

It’s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they sho

Your Driving and the Road Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best a

Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. Bu

Seats and Restraint Systems Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats - how to adjust them, and also about reclining fro

Your Driving and the Road e e Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lights: Are they

down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. If you don’t shift down, your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn’t work

Your Driving and the Road I ;i”iii’ i ;i7: ,,:: : . . 0 You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a sm

Slip Regulation (ASR) System” in the Index. If you don’t have the traction control system, accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile tractio

Your Driving and the Road Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than ju

t Load-pulling components such as the engine, transmission, rear axle, wheel assemblies, and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the

Your Driving and the Road A B Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affect

Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 pounds (450 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes - and they must be adequate. Be sure to

Your Driving and the Road Driving on Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’

I' J Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road . Part 5 Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flashers

A CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could

Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your fr

Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Chevrolet. But please follow

Problems on the Road Find the positive (+> and negative (-j terminals on each battery. 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or mi

6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if

Problems on the Road 9. 0. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The elec

When you call, tell the towing service: 0 That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front or rear with sling-type equipment. drive. That your vehicl

Problems on the Road When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position,

NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equip- ment or fascia/fog light damage will occur. Use wheel lift or car carrier equip- ment. Additional ramp

Problems on the Road I I I Rear Towing Hook-Ups Attach T-hook chains in front of rear wheels in bottom of frame rail on both sides. NOTICE: Do not

NOTICE: Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle- to-ground or vehicle-to-wheel-lift- equipment cont

Seats and Restraint Systems F .. . .. .. IThen sit.wdl back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. -* Front Seatback latches The front se

Problems on the Road NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly

On the V8 engine you’ll see this: 1. Coolant recovery tank 2. Radiator pressure cap 3. Electric engine fans A CAUTION: An electric fan under the

Problems an the Road How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Bank If yon .haven’t found a problem yet, but the COOhint level isn’t at ur above

How to Add Coolant to the Radiator (3.4L L32 (Code S) Engine) 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including t

Problems on the Road 3. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to the base of the filler neck. 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank

6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fan(s). 7. By this time the coola

Problems on the Road 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap anc upper radiator h

4. Fill with the proper mix. Add coolant until you see a steady stream of coolant coming from the bleed valves. 5. Close the bleed valves.

Problems on the Road 3. Shut the engine off and replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up like this. 10. Then fill the coolant

Changing a Flat lire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flash

A CAUTION: If the seatback isn't locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting the

Problems on the Road To remove the jack and wheel wrench, loosen and remove the bolt and remove the plastic cover. '.. .. . . Remove the wi

The jack has a bolt at the end. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack bolt. Turn the wheel wrench to the right to raise the lift head a little. If

Problems on the Road If your vehicle has optional alloy wheels, each wheel may have one locknut in place of the standard wheel nut. A special whee

I' J Stay away from the moldings or fender flanges to avoid damaging them. NOTICE: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will

Problems on the Road Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. A CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is

Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. Lower th

Problems on the Road Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the rear area until you have t

Replace the jack, wheel wrench and flat tire using the storage instructions. When you replace the trim panel, be sure to tuck it under th

Problems on the Road Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Chec

If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels. The method known as “rocki

Seats and Restraint Systems Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you s

Problems on the Road

Here you will find information about the care of your Chevrolet . This part begins with service and fuel information. and then it shows how to che

Service and Appearance Care AC1 GM - Service Your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicll best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll

I NOTICE: I If you try to do your own service work without knowing enough about it, your vehicle could be damaged. I Fuel The 8th digit of your Vehi

e Service and Appearance Care 1 All Engines What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen (oxygenates), such as MTBE or alcohol

Filling Your Tank rhe cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle. To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockw

Service and Appearance Care ~~ Checking Things under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. In Then go t

When you open the hood you'll see: 1. Battery 2. Engine Coolant Reservoir 3. Engine Oil Dipstick 4. Automatic Transmission Dipstick 5. Air Cl

Service and Appearance Care 5.7L LT1 (Code P) Vhen you open the hood you’ll see: 1. Battery 2. Engine Coolant Reservoir 3. Engine Oil Dipstick 4.

LOW OIL Engine Oil If the “LOW OIL” light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more

Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (1 6 kmk), so is the child.

Service and Appearance Care ”, d 4 To Check Engine Oil (3.4L L32 (Code S) Engine) Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or

NOTICE: Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the prop

Service ad Appearance Care Recommended SAE Viscosity Grade Engine Oils For best fuel economy and cold starting, select the lowest SAE viscosity grade

When to Change Engine Oil: See if any one of these is true for you: 0 Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km). It’s below freezing outside and

Service and Appearance Care ~~ 5.7L LT1 (Code Pb NOTICE: If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easi

2. Disconnect the plastic clamp on the duct. Pull apart the connection. 3. Pull the air cleaner straight up. Unclamp the metal clips. 4. Open the

Service and Appearance Care Automatic Transmission FIuid When to Check and Change: A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid leve

3.4L L32 (Code S) Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper t

Service and Appearance Care If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the “COLD’ area fo

Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch in your vehicle is self-adjusting. The clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic clutch fluid.

Seats and Restraint Systems I I :. . .- 'c ,..\-." .;- T-2. 4m.S , .. .. Put someone on it. .* Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehic

Service and Appearance Care Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem

Adding Coolant To Check Coolant: When your engine is cold, check the dipstick on the cap of the coolant recovery tank. The coolant level should be

Service and Appearance Care e\ CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding

0 0 5.7L LTl (Code P) When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be at the “H” or “HOT” mark. When the engine compartment is cool,

Service and Appearance Care NOTICE: 0 0 0 0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t m

To Check Brake Fluid: You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be abov

Service and Appevmance Care If you have rear drum brakes, they don’t have wear indicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, hav

Contacr your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulb, see “

Service and Appearance Care There are four headlights. Each one has its own vertical and horizontal aim position indicators. Each indicator has

I To replace a headlight: Before replacing a headlight that does not light, check to make sure that the wiring connector is securely fastened to it.

f .. . .. . ~ or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You

Service and Appearance Care 2. The aiming ring will swing open like gate. Remove the aiming ring from thl assembly. Place it face down, with the ai

9. Check the headlight aim indicators. The horizontal indicator (A) should be on 0 (zero). If the vehicle is level, the vertical indicator (B) should

Service and Appearance Care 1. Using a screwdriver, remove the plastic screws from the deflector under the vehicle. Move the deflector out of the way.

3. Remove the wing nut S. L - I 4. Pull the assembly off from the outside. 5. To remove a socket with a tab, press the tab and turn the socket coun

Service and Appearance Care I c i c 3. Turn counterclockwise and pull out the socket and the bulb. 1. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. .

NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of over- loading. If yoti put things inside your vehicle - like suitcase

Service and Appearance Care I Tires re don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a ading tire manufacturer. Thes

Inflation - Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the driver’s door shows the 2orrect inflation pressures for your tires, when

Service and Appearance Care When to Check: Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi

When It’s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your t

Seats and Restraint Systems Q: Why don’t they just put in air bags so people won’t have to wear safety belts? A: Air bags, or Supplemental Infla

Service and Appearance Care Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life

Service and Appearance Care rire Chains NOTICE: If your Chevrolet has P235/55R16 or P245/50ZR16 size tires, don’t use tire chains; they can da

Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Alcohol Laundry Soap 0 Bleach Reducing Ag

Service and Appearance Care Fabric Protection Your Chevrolet has upholstery and carpet that has been treated with Scothgardm Fabric Protecto

Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. A CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If YOU do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash t

Service and Appearance Care 1 Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Chevrolet may be necessary to remove residue from the paint

Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cl

Service and Appearance Care I Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials PART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 1051516 32 02. (0.946 L) Washer gotvent

I w Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your Chevrolet. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument p

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety b

Service and Appearance Care Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of

Main Fuse Block 1 - Air Bag: SIR Components 2 - Backup Lights; Daytime Running (15 Amp.) Lights Module (Canada); Turn Flasher (20 Amp.) 3 - HVAC Sel

Service and Appearance Care E F D C B G H J Jnderhood Electrical Center 'uses 1 - Electronic Brake Control Module 2 - Fog Lamps (20 Amp.) 3

Replacement Bulbs Ashtray* ... 194 Automatic Transmission Indicator ...

Service and Appearance Care I 4 Capacities and Specifications Engine TY Pe VINEngineCodeS ... V6 VINEn

Replacement Parts AirCleanerFilter ... A1163C Battery ...

Service and Appearance Care Capacities (Approximate) The following approximate capacities are given in U.S. and metric conversions. Air Conditioni

Crankcase VIN Engine Code S ... 4.0 qt. (3.8 L)** Without Filter Change ... 4.0 qt. (

Service and Appearance Care L Belt Routing - L32 (Code S) Engine IB I Ielt Routing - LT1 (Code P) Engine . . .236

IMPORTANT: I KEEP THE ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED I This part covers the maintenance required for your Chevrolet . Your

Seats and Restraint Systems 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate int

Maintenance Schedule Introduction: A Word about Maintenance We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working Condition, But

“Section C: Periodic Maintenance : Inspections” explains important inspections that your Chevrolet dealer’s service department or another qualified s

Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule 1 MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions: When most t

The services shown in this schedule up to 48,000 miles (80 000 km) should be performed after 48,000 miles (80 000 km) at the same intervals. MILE

Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (cont.) Schedule 11 Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of Jhe driving: conditions speci

I 45,000 miles (75 000 km) at the same intervals. I MILES (000) 7.5 I I I I I 15 KILOMETERS (000) 22.5 30 37.5 45 I The services shown in this s

Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (cont.) Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following are explanations of

ITEM NO. SERVICE 6 Transmission Service - For manual transmissions, fluid doesn’t require changing. See “Periodic Maintenance Inspections.” For autom

Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specif

At Least Once a Year CHECK OR SERVICE r Starter Switch WHAT TO DO Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specifiedin Section D. Lubr

5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. ’he lap part of the belt should be wo

Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checks and Services (Cont.) At Least Once a Year (CONT.) CHECK OR SERVICE Steering Column Lock Parking Brake

~ Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instan

Maintenance Schedule Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections (Cont.) INSPECTION OR SERVICE Rear Axle Service Brake System Inspection - WHAT SHOU

Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants I NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtain

USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Floor Shift Linkage Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of Chassis Lubri

Section E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the c

Maintenance Schedule Section E: Maintenance Record (Cont.) ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED . . ,254

I ~~ I I I DATE I ODOMETER I READING SERVICED BY I MAINTENANCE PERFORMED I 255. .

Maintenance Schedule Section E: Maintenance Record (Cont.) ~~ ~ ~ ~ ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED . . .256

Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This part also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to repo

Seats and Restraint Systems 8 I Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. A CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your

Customer Assistance Information Custumer satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Chevrolet. Norma

GM Participation in Alternative Dispute Resolution Program * BBB AUTO LINE - Both Chevrolet and your Chevrolet dealer are committed to making sure

Customer Assistance information (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investiga

recommended service providers. The following services are available: Towing 0 Locksmith 0 Tire repair Rental car or taxi Additional services as

Customer Assistance Information Service Publications Information on how to obtain Product Service Publications (PSP’s) and Indexes as described

for indexes for the 1990- 1994 model years. Toll-Free Telephone Number If you want an additional ordering form for an index, just call toll

Customer Assistance Information CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDER FORM NOTE: Please complete form below (Print or Type) and MAIL TO: Post Of

1994 CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be

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... 127 Acceleration Slip Regulation System ... 128 System Warning Light ... 96 Accessory Power. Retained

I Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go b

Index Care Compact Discs ... 121 Safety Belts ... 223 Cassette And Compact Disc Storage ... 87 Cassette T

Cruise Control To Erase Speed Memory ... 79 To Get Out of ... 79 To Increase Speed While Using . . 77 To Reduce Speed While

Four-Way Manual Seat ... 12 Freeway Driving ... 137 Front Ashtray ... 89 Console ... 87 Map Li

Lights Brake System Warning ... 94 Bulb Replacement ... 23 I Check Gages ... I00 Courtesy ... 8 1 Daytim

Passengers. Rear Seat (Safety Belts) ... 3 I Passing ... 13 I Pedal Travel. Brake ... 204 Periodic Maint

Index TTop Sunshades ... 85 Tachometer ... 93 Tank. Filling Your ... 183 Temperature Control Knob ... 108 T

Washer Fluid. Windshield ... 201 Washers. Windshield ... 75 Washing Your Vehicle ... 223 Water. Driving Through Deep Standin

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’ Seats and Restraint Systems This vehicle has AIR BAGS for front occupants. A CAUTION: YOU NEED YOUR SAFETY BELT, EVEN WITH AN AIR BAG. AN

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air bag, or, worse, it could cause inju- ry. . . E ne Y k SC .. 0 R d V Y n SC A BAG 1 kir Bag Readiness Light ’here is an air bag readiness light

Service Station Information Hood Release See Page 184 Engine Oil Dipstick and- Fill Cap (3.4L L32 (Code S) Engine) See Page 188 Engine Oil

WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE

Camaro introduction Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 Part 9 1994 Owner’s Manual Table of Contents HOW to Use This Manual 6 Se

Seats and Restraint Systems The right-front passenger’s air bag is located in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1.. /. ’* . ., .. When is

How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the

Seats and Restraint Systems Is the smoke from an air bag inflation harmful? The particles emitted during air bag inflation are not harmful to most p

Safety Belt Use during Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously

Seats and Restraint Systems 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into

3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. 'he lap part of the belt should

Seats and Restraint Systems t 0 To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That

,, Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or

Seats and Restraint Systems Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child res

For cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with a top strap must be anchored according to Canadian Law. Your dealer can obtain the hardw

How to Use This Manual important Notes about This Manual Please keep this manual in your Chevrolet, so it will be there if you ever need it when you

Seats and Restraint Systems 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly

Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Your vehicle has a right-front passenger': air bag. NEVER put a rear-facing child restra

Seats and Restraint Systems Until you have this clip, secure a child restraint only in the rear seat. See the earlier section about securing

~ A CAUTION: If a locking clip is not used or is not installed properly, the child restraint may move or tip over when your vehicle turns or stops

Seats and Restraint Systems Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's safety belts. Acciden

Q. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? A

Seats and Restraint Systems Replacing Safety Belts after a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, not

Here you can learn about the nany standard and optional eatures on your Chevrolet. and nformation on starting. shifting md braking . Also explaine

Features and Controls Keys many reasons. A child or others codd be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls

When a new Camaro is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the door keys and gives them to the first owner. The ignition keys don’t have

The Heritage of Chevrolet ... The dynamic William C. “Billy” Durant .. , . . shifted gears @om making carriages to . . .; ..

Features and Controls ’here are several ways to lock and unlock ‘our vehicle: ?om the outside: Use your door key. . .48 From the inside: To loc

I9 Remote Lock Control (Option) If your Chevrolet has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your hatch from about 30 feet (

Features and Controls You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own, provided they are equipped with exactly the same mode

To replace batteries in the Remote Lock Control: 1. Pop the cover off by inserting a dime (or similar object) in the slot between the covers and t

Features and Controls I‘ \ Remote Hatch Release (Option) Press the switch in your glove box to unlock the hatch from inside your vehicle. If y

Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Chevrolet has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that no

Features and Controls When the PASS-KeyW system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems

New Vehicle “Break-In” NOTICE: Your modern Chevrolet doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follo

Features and Controls Key Release Button: If you have a manual transmission, your ignition lock has a key release button. You must press the

Starting Your Engine Autamatic Transmission: Move your shift lever to “P” (Park) or “N’ (Neutral). Your engine won’t start in any other position - th

I I I I I The legacy of America’s favorite sportscar began in 1953, when 31 9 hand-

Features and Controls To start your V8 engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to “Start.” When the engine starts

Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) (OPTION) In very cold weather, 0°F (- 1 8 "Cj or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You&

Features and Controls Automatic Transmission rhere are several different positions for Tour shift lever. B P (Park) rhis locks your rear wheels. It

i 0 R (Reverse) $e this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to “R’ (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift

Features and Controls 2 (Second Gear) This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use “2” on hills. It can help control your

0 0 0 0 0 2 (Second Gear) - Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into “2.” Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal

Features and Controls a a 0 0 0 2 (Second Gear) - Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into “2.” Then, slowly l

When this light is on, the gear shift lever will let you shift from “1” (First) gear to “4”(Fourth) gears only. Once you are in “4” (Fourth) gear, yo

Features and Controls I NOTICE: I If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, you can d

~ ~ ~~~ ib release the parking brake: Hold the rake pedal down. Pull the parking brake zver up until you can push in the release wtton. Hold

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Features and Controls 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into “P’ (Park)

Shifting out of P (Park) [AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) Your Chevrolet has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular bra

Features and Controls 4 Engine Exhaust Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under yaw vehicle and ignite, Don’t park over papers,

Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here ar

Features and Controls The switch for the driver's window has an Express Down feature. Quickly press and release the switch for the driver&apo

The Turn Signal’Headlight Beam Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: Turn Signal and Lane Change 0 Headlight HighLo

Features and Controls -- a feadlight HighLow Beam ’0 change the headlights from low beam 3 high or high to low, pull the turn signal :ver all the

Windshield Washer At the top of the turn signal lever there’s a paddle with the word “PUSH” on it. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, just pus

Features and Controls bise Control (OPTION) Vith Cruise Control, you can maintain a peed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or lore without keeping your

I 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Push in the set button at the end of the 4. Take your foot off the accelerator lever and release it. pedal.

How to Use This Manual How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle

Features and Controls I lere’s the second way to go to a higher peed: Move the Cruise switch from “ON” to “R/A.” Hold it there until you get up to

To Get Out of Cruise Control There are several ways to turn off the Cruise Control: 1. Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, i

Features and Controls vlain Light Control ’he main light control is a knob that vorks these lights: b Headlights b Taillights Parking lights b Lice

\\ ?og Lights (Option) Jse your fog lights for better vision in oggy or misty conditions. Your parking ights must be on or your fog lights won7

Features and Controls Mirrors Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror An inside rearview mirror is attached to your windshield. The mirror has pivots so

Twin Lift-off Roof Panels (OPTION) If you have this option, you can remove one or both lift-off roof panels. -~ The door key unlocks the panels.

Features and Controls Open the close-out panel completely. Place the panel in the correct slot (“DRIVER” or “PASSENGER’) in the rear area of your ve

T-Top Sunshades 1. Start with the panel marked “DRIVER FRONT.” Unlatch the driver-side T-top, raise it halfway and close the latch handle. 2. Wit

Features and Controls .:*:;r You can store the sunshades two different ways: 1. When the T-tops are in use, store the sunshades in their storage are

Front Console To use the storage area, pull up on the front end of the console. There is a cupholder and light and may be a coinholder in the c

Safefy Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box with a gray background and the word CAUTION to te

Features and Controls Close-Out Panel The close-out panel can be closed for hidden storage in the rear area of your vehicle. To remove the clo

rn Ashtray and Lighter I Front Ashtray Lift up the cover to open the ashtray. To remove it, lift up on the right side of the ashtray. If you

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Instrument Panel 1. Upper Air Vent 2. Main Light Control 3. Side Upper Air Vent 4. Instrument Cluster 5. Comfort Controls 6. Audio System 7. Side Win

Features and Controls UNLEADED FUEL ONLY \I Instrument Panel and Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your v

Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to.zero. To set the trip odomet

Features and Controls ’F -E Fuel Gage Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank. The fuel gage works only when the ignition switch i

If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal m

Features and Controls ABS INOP ... 96 If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you’ve started your engi

When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. LOW TRAC Low Traction Light When your anti