check engine CHEVROLET CAMARO 1993 Owner's Guide

Maintenance Schedule
Section B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should be
performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the
safety, dependability and emission control performance
of
your vehicle. Be
sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle,
make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Section
D.
At Each Fuel Fill (/t is important for you or a service station 8ttend8nt to perform these underhood checks a\
t each fuel fili.)
CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
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Engine Oil Level
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid”
in the Index for further details.
Fluid Level Check the
windshield washer fluid level
in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if Windshield Washer necessary. See “Coolant”
in the Index
for further details.
Level Check
the engine coolant
level in the coolant recovery tank and add the proper coolant mix if
Engine Coolant Check the engine
oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index for
further details.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section B: Owner Checks and Services (Cont.)
At lead Once a Year
CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D.
Lubricate all body door hinges, including the hatchback lid. Al\
so lubricate all hinges and latches,
including those for the hood, rear compartment, console doors a\
nd
any folding seat hardware.
Section
D tells you what to use.
’.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around tne vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” \
in the Index if necessary) and
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engin\
e immediately if it
starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should
the regular brake.
work
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter works in any other position, your
vehicle needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in Neutral, 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.
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At feast Once a Year (CONT.)
CHECK
I OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
Brake Transmission
Shift Interlock-BTS:
Steering Column Lock
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When .you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you I
or others could be iniured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked \
on
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the Run position, but don’t start the engine. Without
a
level surface.
applying the regular brake,
try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If
the shift lever moves out of P (Park), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.
While parked, and
with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever
position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in
With a manual transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when you press the key
On vehicles with a key release button,
try to turn the key to LOCK without pressing the button.
The key should turn to
LOCK only with the key button depressed. On all vehicles, the key
should
come out only in LOCK.
P (Park).
release button.
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1993 CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
The following publications covering the operation and servicing of pur vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publications Order Form
in this book and mailing it with your check, money order or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address listed below).
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1993 CHEVROLET CAMARO
PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS
Product Service Publications (PSP’s), are bulletins, letters \
and articles
published for trained dealer service personnel. See Service Publica-
tions listed previously in this section.
A cumulative index is published quarterly during the current model
year. The indexes list all PSP’s published by Chevrolet in the model year.
PSP Index and Summaries
Year Form Number Price
1992 PSPI-92 ............................... Free
1991 PSPI-91
................................ Free
1990 PSPI-90
............................... Free
1989 PSPI-89
............................... Free
NOTE: Form Numbers for individual Product Service Publications may
be found in the PSP Index. Prices are $4.00 for the first PSP and $2.00
for each additional PSP on the same order.
PSP Bound Bulletin Book (Complete Year Bulletins)
Year Description Form Number Price
1991 All PSP’S .................... PSP-91-4 40.00
1990
All PSP’S .................... PSP-90-4 40.00
For subscription information call Helm, Incorporated. SERVICE
MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis, repair and overhaul informat\
ion
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, s\
teer-
ing, body, etc.
Model Form Number Price
1993 Chevrolet Camaro
............. ST-368-93 $43.00
‘Please specify special body or engine types on order form. Write
information in the Form Number column. For example: Turbo,
Convertible.
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for owners and intended \
to pro-
vide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner’\
s Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
1993 Chevrolet Camaro Owner’s Manual
In Portfolio:
Includes Portfolio, Owner’s Manual and Warranty Booklet.
1993 Chevrolet Camaro In-Portfolio
..... .lo201494 $15.00
Without Portfolio: Includes Owner’s Manual.
1993 Chevrolet Camaro Without Portfolio. .lo193571 $11.00
CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS
Service Publications are available for current and past model C\
hevrolet
vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model
name
of vehicle.
Address all inquiries to: HELM, INCORPORATED
PO. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Credit Card Orders ONLY: 1-800-782-4356
For information and inquiries call: (313) 883-1430
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Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
... 102
Engine Oil Pressure .......... 104
Fuel ...................... 100
Warning Lights and Indicators ... 99
Gasolines for Cleaner Air ....... 221
Glass ........................ 269
Glove Box .................... 92
GM Participation in Better ...........
Business Bureau Mediation/
Arbitration Program
........ 3 16
Halogen Bulbs ............... 247
Hatch Release .................. 51
Hatch Release. Remote .......... 51
Hazard Warning Flashers ........ 184
Head Restraints ................ 14
Headlight Aiming .............. 248
Headlight Highbow Beam ....... 78
Heater Controls ................ 110
Heater. Engine Block ............ 61
Heating ....................... 11 1
Heating. Bi-Level ............... 111
High Beams .................. 154
Highway Hypnosis ............. 164
Hill and Mountain Roads ........ 165
Hills. Parking on .............. 168
Hitches ...................... 176
Hood Release ................. 223
Hood. Checking Things
under the
................... 223
Hook-Ups Front Towing ........ 19 1
Hook-Ups. Rear Towing ........ 192
Horn ......................... 76
How to Add Coolant to the
Coolant Recovery Tank
....... 197
How to Add Coolant to the
Radiator
............... 199. 201
Hydraulic Clutch .............. 237
Hydroplaning ................. 157
Hypnosis. Highway ............ 164
Identification Number.
Vehicle
.................... 275
If a Tire Goes Flat ............. 204
If You’re Stuck in Deep
Snow
..................... 173
If You’re Stuck: In Sand.
Mud. Ice or Snow ............ 215
Ignition Switch ................. 55
Inflatable Restraint. Supplemental . . 25
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Inflation . Tire Pressure ......... 257
Instrument Panel ............... 96
Instrument Panel and Clusters ..... 98
Instrument Panel. Cleaning the Top
of ..................... 269
Interior Lights ................. 86
Jump Starting ................ 185
Keys ........................ 48
Lane Change Indicator.
Turn Signal
and .............. 77
Lap-Shoulder Belt (Safety
Belts)
...................... 21
Larger Children (Seats and
Safety Belts)
................. 43
Latches. Front Seatback .......... 14
Leaving the Freeway ........... 162
Leaving Your Vehicle with the
Engine Running
.............. 72
Lighter. Ashtray and ............. 94
Lights Air Bag System
.............. 26
Anti-lock Brake System
Brake System Warning
........ 100
Bulb Replacement ........... 279
Check Gages ............... 105
Courtesy .................... 86
Daytime Running ............. 85
Fog ........................ 86
Front Map ................... 87
Gages and Indicators. Warning . . 99
Interior ..................... 86
Warning ................. 101
Low Coolant ................ 105
Low Oil ................... 105
Main Control ................ 85
Operation of ................. 84
Safety Belt Reminder .......... 20
Service Engine Soon ......... 103
Traffic ..................... 134
Lights On Reminder ............. 85
Limited-Slip Rear Axle .......... 70
Loading Your Vehicle .......... 255
Locks
Door
....................... 50
Power Door ................. 51
Long Distance. Driving a ........ 163
Loss of Control ............... 151
Low Coolant Light ............. 105
Low Oil Light ................ 105
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ... 103
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Main Fuse Block ............. 277
Main Light Control ............. 85
Inspections. Periodic ......... 303
Maintenance
Materials. Appearance Care and
................. 274
Record .................... 308
Schedule ................... 285
Services. Scheduled .......... 289
When Trailer Towing ......... 18 1
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ..... 103
Manual
Four-Way Seat
............... 12
Front Seat ................... 12
Remote Control Mirror ........ 88
Making Turns (With a Trailer) .... 178
Transmission (Five-Speed) ..... 66
Transmission (Six-Speed) ...... 67
Transmission Fluid ........... 235
Windows ................... 75
Map Lights. Front .............. 87
MapPocket ................... 92
Markings. Pavement ........... 135
Master Cylinder. Brake ......... 244
Mirrors ....................... 87
Convex Outside .............. 87
Electric Control .............. 88
Inside Daymight Rearview ..... 87
Manual Remote Control ........ 88
Visor Vanity. Covered ......... 94
Manual Adjust ............... 87
New Vehicle “Break-In’’ ....... 55
Night
Driving at
.................. 153
Driving Suggestions. A Few
More
.................... 155
Vision ..................... 153
Odometer. Speedometer and ..... 98
Odometer. Trip ................. 99
Off-Road Recovery ............ 149
Officer. Traffic ................ 136
Oil. Engine ................... 226
Operation of Lights ............. 84
Overheating. Engine ........... 193
Owner Checks and Services ...... 298
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Service Station Information
Hood Release
See Page 223.
Engine Oil Dipstick and Fill Cap
(3.4L L32 (Code S) Engine)
See Page 226.
Engine Oil Dipstick and Fill Cap
(5.7L LT1 (Code P) Engine)
See Page 226.
Cold Tire Pressure
See Tire-Loading Information label on the inside
of the
rear edge of the driver's door.
See Page 255.
Fuel Cap
Capacity 15.5.U.S. gallons (58.7L).
Use unleaded gas only, 87 octane
or higher for
the 3.4L
L32 (Code S) engine, 91 octane or
higher
for the 5.7L LT1 (Code P) engine.
See Page 219.
Windshield Washer Fluid Reservorr
See Page 243.
Battery
The Delco Freedom@ battery needs no water.
See Page 246.
Cooling System Reservoir
Check coolant at the coolant recovery tank by
using the dipstick. Add coolant at the coolant
recovery tank. The fluid should be at
or a
little above
the FULL HOT mark on the
dipstick when
the engine is warm. If the
engine is cool, the level should be at
FULL
COLD on the dipstick.
See Page 238.
_?are Tire Pressure
Compact spare: 60 psi (420 kPa).
See Page 214.
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