air condition CHEVROLET CAMARO 1993 Owners Manual

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In this part you'll find out how to
operate the comfort control
systems and audio systems
offered with your Chevrolet
. Be
sure to read about the particular
system supplied with your vehicle
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Part 3
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
Comfort Controls ...................................................
Heater Controls ..................................................
Heating .........................................................
Bi-LevelHeating .................................................
Ventilation ......................................................
Air Conditioner Controls ...........................................
Cooling .........................................................
Rear Window Defogger ............................................
Flow-Through Ventilation System ....................................
Audiosystems .....................................................
Settingtheclock .................................................
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player ..............................
Delco/Bose AM/FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player ....................
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ....................................
FixedMastAntenna ...............................................
Defogging and Defrosting Windows ..................................
Understanding Radio Reception .....................................
Care of Your Compact Discs ........................................
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Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
Comfort Controls
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With this system, you can control the
heating and ventilation in your Chevrolet.
[f you have the air conditioning option,
you can also control cooling.
Your vehicle also has the flow-through
ventilation system described later in this
aection.
Heater Controls
Fan Control Knob
% : Turn this knob to select the force of
air you want.
Temperature Control Knob
Turn the knob to change the temperature
of the air flowing from the heating
system. Turn it to the right for warmer air
and to the left for cooler air. The temperature
of the air can not be less than
the temperature of the outside air.
Air Control Knob
OFF: The system is off.
vents.
j;l : Air flows through the upper air
*E/ : Air is directed through the upper air
vents and the heater ducts.
: This setting directs most of the air
through the heater ducts and some of the
air through the windshield defroster vents.
*A : Air is directed through the 9
windshield defroster vents and the heater
ducts.
: This setting directs most of the air
through the windshield defroster vents
and some of the air through the heater
ducts.
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Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
Ventilation
For mild outside temperatures when little
heating
or cooling is needed, you can still
direct outside air through your vehicle.
1. Turn the air control knob to r/ ,
2. Turn the temperature control knob to a
3. Turn the fan control knob to the right.
comfortable setting.
Defogging and Defrosting
Windows
1. Turn the air control knob to 9 .
2. Turn the temperature control knob all
3. Turn the fan control knob to the right.
the way
to the right.
Air Conditioner Controls (OPTION)
The
air conditioning system uses the same
controls as the heating system, except that
the air control
knob has two extra
settings, described below. For an
explanation of all
the controls, see
“Heater Controls” earlier in this part.
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MAX: Provides maximum cooling or
quick cool-down
on very hot days. This
setting recirculates most of
the air inside
your vehicle. If it is used for long periods
of time, the air may become dry. This
setting directs air through the upper air
vents.
A/C: Use for normal cooling on hot days.
This setting cools outside air and directs
it
through the upper air vents.
The air conditioner compressor operates
in MAX, A/C and in 9, t2 and 9
when the outside temperature is above
freezing. When the air conditioner is on,
you may sometimes notice slight changes
in your vehicle’s engine speed and power.
rhis is normal because the system is
designed to cycle the compressor on and
Dff to keep the desired cooling and help
fuel economy.
Cooling
The air conditioner works best if you keep
your windows closed. On very hot days,
open
the windows just long enough for
the hot air to escape.
1. Turn the air control knob to A/C for
normal cooling. For faster cooling
move
the knob to MAX.
2. Turn the temperature control knob to
3. Turn the fan control knob to the right.
a comfortable setting.
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Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
(OPTION)
The rear window defogger uses a
warming grid to remove fog from the rear
window.
Press the right side of the switch to turn
on the defogger. An indicator light will
come on to remind you that the defogger
is on. The defogger
will turn off
automatically after about ten minutes of
use. If you
turn it on again, the defogger
will operate for about five minutes only.
You can also turn the defogger off by
pressing the left side
of the switch.
Do not attach anything like a temporary
vehicle license or a decal across the
defogger grid on the rear window.
lsomething else sharp on the inside
of the rear window. ^If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming
grid, and the repairs wouldn't be
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System
Your Chevrolet's flow-through ventilation
system supplies outside air into the
vehicle when
it is moving. Outside air
will also enter the vehicle when the heater
or the air conditioning fan is running.
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators
Unless you have the four-wheel disc
brake option, your Chevrolet has front
disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear
indicators that make a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake pads are
worn and new pads are needed. The
sound may come and go or be heard all
the time your vehicle is moving (except
when you are pushing on the brake peda
firmly). 1 The brake wear warning sound
- means that sooner or later your
brakes won’t work well. That could
lead to an accident. When you hear
the brake wear warning sound, have
your vehicle serviced.
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brake repair. Some driving conditions
or climates may
cause a brake squeal when the brakes are
first applied or lightly applied. This does
not mean something
is wrong with your
brakes.
Rear Drum Brakes
If you have rear drum brakes, they don’t
have wear indicators,
but if you ever hear
a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear
brake linings inspected.
Also, the rear
brake drums should be removed and
inspected each time the tires are removed
for rotation or changing. When you have
the front brakes replaced, have the rear
brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced
as complete axle sets.
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If you get the overheat warning with no
sign of steam,
try this for a minute or so:
1. If you have an air conditioner, turn it
2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the
off.
highest fan speed and open
the
window
as necessary.
3. Try to keep your engine under load (in
a drive gear where the engine runs
slower).
If you no longer have the overheat
warning, you can drive. Just
to be safe,
drive slower for about
ten minutes. If the
warning doesn’t come back on,
you can
drive normally. If
the warning
continues, pull over, stop,
and park your vehicle right away.
If there’s
still no sign of steam, you can
idle
the engine for two or three minutes
while you’re parked, to see
if the warning
stops.
But then, if you still have the
warning, TURN
OFF THE ENGINE
AND GET EVERYONE OUT
OF THE
VEHICLE
until it cools down.
You may decide not to
lift the hood but to
get service help right away.
Cooling System
When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood,
here’s what you’ll see on the V6 engine:
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3.
Coolant recovery tank
Radiator pressure cap
Electric engine
fan
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Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or
badly rusted.
If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
nuts should be replaced. If the wheel
leaks air out, replace
it (except some
aluminum wheels, which can sometimes
be repaired). See your Chevrolet dealer
if
any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer
will know the kind of wheel
you need. Each new wheel should have the same
load carrying capacity, diameter, width,
offset, and be mounted the same way as
the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels,
wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace them
only with new
GM original equipment
parts. This way, you
will be sure to have
the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
nuts for your Chevrolet model.
CAUTION:
Using th-t
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel
nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous. It could affect the
braking and handling
of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air and
make you lose control.
You could
have
a collision in which you or
others could be injured. Always use
the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and
wheel nuts for replacement.
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Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep
scratches
in the finish should be repaired
right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major
repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired
with touch-up materials available from
your dealer or other service outlets.
Larger areas
of finish damage can be
corrected in your dealer’s body and paint
shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow remova
and dust control can collect
on the
underbody. If these are not removed,
accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on
the underbody parts such as fuel lines,
frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even
though they have corrosion protection.
At least every spring, flush these
materials from the underbody with plain
water. Clean any areas where mud and
other debris can collect. Dirt packed in
closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your
dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions
can create a chemical fallout. Airborne
pollutants can fall upon and attack painted
surfaces on your vehicle.
This damage
can take two forms: blotchy,
ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface.
Although no defect in
the paint job causes
this, Chevrolet will repair, at no charge
to
the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles
damaged by this fallout condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km)
of purchase, whichever comes first.
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Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers protect the power
windows and other power accessories.
When the current load is
too heavy, the
circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit
until the problem is
fixed or goes away.
Main Fuse Block
(15 Amp.)
Lights Module (Canada); Turn Flasher
(20 Amp.)
3 - HVAC Selector Switch (Heater/Air
Conditioner); Rear Defogger
(25 Amp.)
4 - Engine Control Module; Instrument Cluster; PASS-Key IP Decoder
Module
( 10 Amp.)
1 - Air Bag: SIR Components
2 - Backup Lights; Daytime Running
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5 - Engine Control Module; PASS-Key
II@ Decoder Module;
Fuel Pump Relay
(1 5 Amp.)
6 - Brake LighVCruise Release
Switch; Hazard Flasher
(20 Amp.)
7 - Power Door Locks; Power Mirrors; Hatch Release (15 Amp.)
8 - Audio Alarm Module; Base@
Relay; Courtesy Lights: Console
Compartment, Glove Box, Dome,
Rearview Mirror and Radio
(15 Amp.)
9 - Audio Alarm Module; Daytime
Running Lights Module (Canada); Diagnostic Energy Reserve
Module; Instrument Cluster
(10 Amp.)
10 - Exterior Lighting (20 Amp.)
11 - Cigarette Lighter; Horn Relay
12 - Power Seats; Rear Defogger
13 - Brightness Control (5 Amp.)
14 - Windshield Wipermasher
15 - Power Windows (35 Amp. Circuit
(25 Amp.)
(35 Amp. Circuit Breaker)
(25 Amp.)
Breaker)
16 - Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module
(3 Amp.)
17 - Radio (15 Amp.)
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