cooling CHEVROLET CAMARO 1993 Owners Manual

Features & Controls
NOTICE:
you put things in the hatchback
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area, be sure they won’t break the
glass when you close it. Never slam
the hatch down. You could break thL
glass or damage
the defogper grid
(if equipped).
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It can be dangerous to drive
with the hatch open. Carbon
monoxide
(CO) gas can come into
your vehicle.
You can’t see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
If you must drive
with the hatch
open:
Make sure all other windows
Turn the fan on your heating
are
shut.
or cooling system to its
highest speed with the setting
on
9 . That will force
outside air into your vehicle.
See “Comfort Controls”
in
the Index.
If you have air vents on or
under the instrument panel,
open
them all the way.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in
some cities. Although your Chevrolet has
a number of theft-deterrent features, we
know that nothing we put
on it can make
it impossible to steal. However, there are
ways you can help.
Key in the ignition: If you walk away
from your vehicle with the keys inside,
it’s an easy target for
joy riders or
professional thieves
- so don’t do it.
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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
.
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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What can you do about highway
hypnosis'? First, be aware that
it can
happen.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well
ventilated,
with a comfortably cool
interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road
ahead and
to the sides. Check your
rearview mirrors frequently and your
instruments from time
to time. This
can help you avoid a fixed stare. Wear
good sunglasses
in bright light.
Glare can cause drowsiness.
But don't
wear sunglasses
at night. They will
drastically reduce your overall vision
at
the very time you need all the
seeing power you have.
If you get sleepy,
pull off the road into
a rest, service, or parking area and
take a nap, get some exercise, or both.
For safety, treat drowsiness on the
highway as an emergency.
As in any driving situation. keep pace
with traffic and allow adequate following
distances.
Hill and Mountain
Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains is
different from driving
in flat or rolling
terrain. If you drive regularly
in steep
country. or
if you're planning to visit
there, here are some tips that can make
your trips safer and more enjoyable.
0 Keep your vehicle in good shape.
Check all fluid levels and also the
brakes, tires, cooling system and
transmission. These parts can work
hard on mountain roads.
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Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often
when you're pulling a trailer. See the
Maintenance Schedule for more on this.
Things that are especially important
in
trailer operation are automatic
transmission
fluid (don't overfill), engine
oil, axle lubricant. belts. cooling system,
and brake adjustment. Each of these is
covered
in this manual, and the Index will
help you find them quickly. If you're
trailering, it's
a good idea to review these
sections before
you start your trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch
nuts
and bolts are tight.
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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:
1.
2.
3.
Coolant recovery tank
Radiator pressure cap
Electric engine
fan
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Problems on the Road
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On the V8 engine you’ll see this:
1. Coolant recovery tank
2. Radiator pressure cap
3. Electric engine fans
An electric fan under the hood
L can start up even when the
engine
is not running and can injure
you. Keep hands, clbthing and tools
away from any underhood electric
fan.
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If the coolant inside the coolant recovery
tank
is boiling, don’t do anything else
until it cools down.
When
it is cool, remove the coolant
recovery tank cap and
look at the dipstick. I I
The coolant level should be at or above
FULL COLD. If it isn’t, you may have
a leak
in the radiator hoses, heater hoses,
radiator, water pump or somewhere else
in the cooling system. II
A Heater and radiator hoses, and
L other engine parts, can be very
hot. Don’t touch them.
If you do,
you can be burned. ~
Don’t run the engine if there is a
leak. If
you run the engine, it could
lose
all coolant. That could cause
an engine fire, and you could be
burned. Get any leak fixed before
you drive the vehicle.
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[f there seems to be no leak, check to see
f the electric engine fan is running. If the
:ngine is overheating, the fan should be
-unning.
If it isn’t, your vehicle needs
iervice.
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank
If you haven’t found a problem yet, but
the coolant level isn’t
at or above FULL
COLD,
add a 50/50 mixture of clean
water
(preferably distilled) and a proper
antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank.
(See “Engine Coolant”
in the Index for
more information about the proper
coolant
mix.)
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dangerous. Plain water, or some
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other liquid like alcohol, can boil
before the proper coolant
mix will.
Your vehicle’s coolant warning
system
is set for the proper coolant
mix. With plain water or the wrong
mix, your engine could get too hot
but you wouldn’t get the overheat
warning. Your engine could catch
fire and you or others could
be
burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean
water
and a proper antifreeze.
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