steering wheel CHEVROLET CAMARO 1993 User Guide

I Off-Road Recovery
You may find sometime that your right
wheels have dropped off the edge of a
road onto the shoulder
(A) while you’re
driving.
If the level of
the shoulder is only slightly
below the pavement, recovery should be
fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and
then,
if there is nothing in the way, steer
so that your vehicle straddles the edge of
the pavement. You can turn
the steering
wheel up to 1/4 turn (B) until the right
front tire contacts the pavement edge.
Then turn your steering wheel to go
straight down the roadway. If
the shoulder appears to be about four
inches
(100 mm) or more below the
pavement, this difference can cause
problems. If there is not enough room to
pull entirely onto the shoulder and stop,
then follow the same procedures. But
if
the right front tire scrubs against the side
of the pavement, do NOT steer more
sharply. With too much steering angle, the
vehicle may jump back onto the road with
so much steering input that it crosses over
into the oncoming traffic before you can
bring
it back under control. Instead, ease
off again on the accelerator and steering
input, straddle the pavement once more,
then try again.
Passing
The driver of a vehicle about to pass
another on a two-lane highway waits for
just the right moment, accelerates, moves
around the vehicle ahead,
then goes back
into the right lane again.
A simple
maneuver?
Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle
on a two-lane highway is a potentially
dangerous move, since
the passing
vehicle occupies the same lane as
oncoming traffic for several seconds.
A
miscalculation, an error in judgment, or a
brief surrender to frustration or anger can
suddenly put the passing driver face to
face
with the worst of all traffic accidents
- the head-on collision.
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Your Driving and the Road
The three types of skids correspond to
your Chevrolet’s three control systems. In
the braking skid your wheels aren’t
rolling. In the steering or cornering skid,
too much speed or steering in a curve
causes tires to slip and lose cornering
force. And
in the acceleration skid too
much throttle causes the driving wheels to
spin.
A cornering skid and an acceleration skid
are best handled by easing your foot off
the accelerator pedal. If your vehicle
starts to slide (as when you turn a corner
on a wet, snow- or ice-covered road),
ease your
foot off the accelerator pedal as
soon as you feel the vehicle start to slide.
Quickly steer the way
you want the vehicle to
go. If you
start steering quickly
enough, your vehicle will straighten out.
As it does, straighten the front wheels.
Of course, traction
is reduced when water,
snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on
the road. For safety, you’ll want to
slow
down and adjust your driving to these
conditions. It is important to slow down
on slippery surfaces because stopping
distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While
driving on a surface
with reduced
traction,
try your best to avoid sudden
steering, acceleration, or braking
(including engine braking by shifting to a
lower gear). Any sudden changes could
cause the tires to slide.
You may not
realize the surface is slippery until your
vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize
warning clues
- such as enough
water, ice or packed snow on the road to
make
a “mirrored surface” - and slow
down when you have any doubt.
Remember:
Any anti-lock braking system
(ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid.
Steer the way you want to go.
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What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.”
Very cold snow or ice can be slick and
hard
to drive on. But wet ice can be even
more trouble because
it may offer the
least traction
of all. You can get “wet ice”
when it’s about freezing
(32°F; OOC) and
freezing
rain begins to fall. Try to avoid
driving on wet ice
until salt and sand
crews can get there.
Whatever
the condition - smooth ice,
packed, blowing or loose snow
- drive
with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to
break the fragile traction. If you
accelerate
too fast, the drive wheels will
spin and polish the surface under the tires
even more. Your
anti-lock brakes improve your
ability
to make a hard stop on a slippery
road. Even though you have the anti-lock
braking system, you’ll want to begin
stopping sooner than you would on
dry
pavement. See “Anti-Lock” in the Index.
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Allow greater following distance on
any slippery road.
Watch for slippery spots. The road
might be fine
until you hit a spot that’s
covered
with ice. On an otherwise
clear road, ice patches
may appear in
shaded areas where the sun can’t
reach: around clumps of trees, behind
buildings, or under bridges.
Sometimes
the surface of a curve or
an overpass may remain icy when the
surrounding roads are clear.
If you see
a patch of ice ahead of you, brake
before you are on
it. Try not to brake
while you’re actually on the ice, and
avoid sudden steering maneuvers.
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Your Driving and the Road
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weight of the trailer. And always keep in
mind that the vehicle you are driving is
now a good deal longer and not nearly so
responsive as your vehicle is by itself,
Before you start, check the trailer hitch
and platform, safety chains, electrical
connector, lights, tires and mirror
adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer
moving and then apply the trailer brake
controller by hand
to be sure the brakes
are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection
at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be
sure that the load is secure, and that the
lights and any trailer brakes are still
working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when driving
your vehicle without a trailer. This can
help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up
ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And,
because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll
need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return
to
your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. Then, to move the trailer
to the left, just move that hand
to the left.
To move the trailer to the right, move
your hand
to the right. Always back up
slowly and,
if possible, have someone
guide you.
Making Turns
When you’re turning with a trailer, make
wider turns than normal.
Do this so your
trailer won’t strike
soft shoulders, curbs,
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid
jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in
advance.
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When your vehicle is being towed, have
the ignition
key off. The steering wheel
should be clamped
in a straight-ahead
position,
with a clamping device designed
for towing service.
Do not use the
vehicle’s steering column lock for this.
The transmission should be in Neutral
and the parking brake released.
Don’t have your vehicle towed on the rear
wheels, unless you must.
If the vehicle
must be towed on the rear wheels, don’t
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CAUTION:
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I Front Towing Hook-Ups
A vehicle can fall from a car
Attach T-hook chains to slots in frame
carrier if
it isn’t properly rearward of front wheels on both sides.
secured. This can cause a collision,
tightly secured with chains or steel
cables before
it is transported.
Don’t
use substitutes (ropes, leather
straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that
can be cut by sharp edges
underneath the towed vehicle.
Farther than
50 miles (80 km j or your
transmission
will be damaged. If these
limits must be exceeded, then
the rear
wheels have to be supported on
a dolly.
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Do not attach winch cables or
1 hooks to suspension components
en using car carrier equipment
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Problems on the Road
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9. Shut the engine off and replace the
pressure cap. Be sure the arrows
on
the cap line up like this.
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10. Then fill the coolant recovery tank
For a complete drain. flush and refill, see
your Chevrolet dealer or a Chevrolet
Carnaro Service
Manual. To purchase
a service manual, see "Service
Publications"
in the Index.
to the proper level.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It's unusual for
a tire to "blow out" while
you're driving, especially
if you maintain
your tires properly.
If air goes out of a
tire, it's much more likely
to leak out
slowly.
But if you should ever have a
"blowout," here are a few tips about what
to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create
a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that
side. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Steer
to maintain lane position, then
gently brake to a stop well out of
the
traffic lane.
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I Changing a Flat lire
’ A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level
acts much like a skid and may require the place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers.
If your tire goes flat, the next section
shows how to use your jacking equipment
to change a flat tire safely.
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same correction you’d use in-a skid. In I -
any rear blowout, remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle
under control by steering
the way you
want
the vehicle to go. It may be very
bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer.
Gently brake to a stop, well off the road
if
possible. (I
A Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll
over you or other people. You and
they could be badly injured. Find a level
I place to ccange your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put the shift lever in P (Park).
3. Shift a manual transmission to 1 (First) or R (Reverse). I
4. Turn off the engine.
To be even more certain the vehicle won’t move, you can put chocks at the front
and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. That would be
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tire on the other side of the vehicle, at the opposite end.
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Problems on the Road
If you let your tires spin at high
speed, they can explode and
you or others could be injured. And,
the transmission or other partsof the
vehicle can overheat. That could
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cause an engine compartment fire or
other damage. When you’re stuck,
spin the wheels as little as possible.
Don’t spin the wheels above
35 mph
(55 km/h) as shown on the
speedometer.
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Spinning your wheels can destroy
parts of your vehicle as well as the
.ires. If you spin the wheels too fast
Nhile shifting your transmission
aack and
forth, you can destro!,
your transmission.
Rocking your vehicle to get it out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and
right. That will clear the area around your
front wheels. Then shift back and forth
between
R (Reverse) and a forward gear
(or with a manual transmission, between
First or Second gear and Reverse),
spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Release the accelerator pedal while you
shift, and press lightly on
the accelerator
pedal when the transmission is
in gear. If
that doesn’t get you out after a few tries,
you may need to be towed out. If you do
need to be towed out, see “Towing Your
Vehicle”
in the Index.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)
Eirplanation of Scheduled Maintenance Semices
Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I
and Schedule 11.
The proper fluids and lubricants
to use are listed in Section
D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
1 Engine Oil and Filter Change* - Always use SG
Energy Conserving I1 oils of proper viscosity. The
SG designation may be shown alone or in
combination with others, such as
SGKC, SG/CD,
or SF, SG, CC, etc. To determine the preferred
viscosity for your vehicle’s engine (e.g., SAE
5W-30 or 10W-30), see “Engine Oil” in the Index.
2 Chassis Lubrication - If your vehicle is equipped
with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and
steering linkage. Lubricate the transmission shift
linkage. parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done
before
you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
NOTE: To determine your engine’s displacement and code, see ‘‘Engine Identification” in the Index.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
3 Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection - For
proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your tires
following the instructions in this manual. See “Tires, Inspection and Rotation’’
in the Index.
Check the tires for uneven wear or damage. If
you
see irregular or premature wear, check the wheel
alignment. Check for damaged wheels also.
Inspect the belt for cracks, fraying, wear and proper
tension. Replace
as needed.
4 Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection* -
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*An Emission Control Service.
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Index
... 342
TTop Sunshades .............. 90
Tachometer
.................... 99
Tank. Filling Your ............. 222
Temperature Control Knob
....... 110
Theft ......................... 52
Theft Deterrent Feature/
Delco-Loc
I1 ................ 124
How to Change Your Security
Code
.................... 127
Setting Your Security
Code
.................... 124
Shutting
off the .............. 125
Unlocking the Audio System after a Power Failure
....... 126
Thermostat
................... 242
Tilt Wheel
..................... 76
Tips. Steering
................. 146 Tips. Ventilation
................ 1 14
Tire Loading
.................. 255
Tires
........................ 256
Balance. Wheel
Alignment and
............ 262
Buying New
................ 259
Chains .................... 264
Inflation Pressure
............ 257
Changing a Flat
............. 205
Inspection and Rotation
....... 258
Temperature Grades
.......... 261
Total Weight on Your
Vehicle’s
................. 176
Traction Grades
............. 261
Treadwear
.................. 26 1
Uniform Quality Grading ...... 260
When It’s Time for New
...... 259
White Sidewall
.............. 272 Tone.
Setting the
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette
Delco-Base@ AMEM Stereo
Tape
Player
................ 118
with Compact Disc Player
... 122
Top Strap (Child Restraints)
....... 37
Torque Lock (Automatic
Towing Transmission)
............... 169
A Trailer
................... 173
Front Hook-Ups
............. 191
Rear Hook-Ups
............. 192
Your Vehicle
................ 190
Traffic Lights ................. 134
Traffic Officer
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