trailer CHEVROLET CAMARO 1994 4.G User Guide

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NOTICE:
If your engine catches fire because
you keep driving with
no coolant,
your vehicle can be badly damaged.
The costly repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
If No Steam Is Coming from Your
Engine:
If you get the overheat warning but see or
hear no steam, the problem may not be
too serious. Sometimes
the engine can gel
a little too hot when you:
0 Climb a long hill on a hot day.
0 Stop after high speed driving.
0 Idle for long periods in traffic.
Tow a trailer.
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. Tr!
to keep your engine under load
(in a drive gear where the engine runs
slower).
[f 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.
[f 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. Coolant recovery tank
2. Radiator pressure cap
3. Electric engine fan
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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 most
trips are less than
10 miles (1 6 km).
The engine is at low speed most of the
time (as in door-to-door delivery, or
in
stop-and-go traffic).
0 You tow a trailer often.
@ Most trips are through dusty places.
If any one
of these is true for your
vehiclej
then you need to change your oil
and filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or
3 months - whichever comes first.
If none of them is true, change the oil
every
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12
months - whichever comes first. Change
the filter at the first oil change and at
every other oil change after that.
Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block
Heater):
An engine coolant heater can be a big
help
if you have to park outside in very
cold weather,
0” F (- 18 “C) or colder. If
your vehicle has this option, see “Engine
Coolant Heater”
in the Index.
What to Do with Used Oil:
Did you know that used engine oil
contains elements that may be unhealthy
for your skin and could even cause
cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your
skin for very long. Clean your skin and
nails with soap and water, or a good hand
cleaner. Wash or properly throw away
clothing or rags containing used engine
oil. (See the manufacturer’s warnings
about the use and disposal
of oil
products.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the
environment. If
you change your own oil,
be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from
the filter before disposal. Don’t ever
dispose of oil by putting it in the trash,
pouring
it on the ground, into sewers, or
into streams
or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle it by taking it to a place that
collects used oil. If you have a problem
properly disposing of your used oil, ask
your dealer, a service station or a local
recycling center for help.
3.4L L32 (Code S
air Cleaner
tefer to the Maintenance Schedule to
letermine when
to replace the air filter.
;ee “Scheduled Maintenance Services” ir
he Index.
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Automatic Transmission FIuid
When to Check and Change:
A good time to check your automatic
transmission fluid level is when the
engine oil is changed. Refer to the
Maintenance Schedule to determine when
to change your fluid. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Index.
How to Check:
Because this operation can be a little
difficult, you may choose to have this
done at a Chevrolet dealership Service
Department.
If
you do it yourself, be sure to follow all
the instructions here, or
you could get a
false reading on the dipstick.
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can dam-
age your transmission.
Too much can
mean that some of the fluid could
come out and fall on hot engine parts
or exhaust system, starting a fire. Be
sure to get an accurate reading if you
check your transmission fluid.
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Wait at least 30 minutes before checking
the transmission fluid level
if you have
been driving:
When outside temperatures are above
90°F (32°C).
0 At high speed for quite a while.
0 In heavy traffic - especially in hot
weather.
While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid should
be at normal operating temperature,
which is 180°F to
200°F (82°C to 93°C).
To check transmission fluid hot: Get
the vehicle warmed up
by driving
about
15 miles (24 km) when outside
temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If
it’s colder than
50°F (lO”C), drive the
vehicle
in “D” (Third Gear) until the
engine temperature gage moves and then
remains steady for ten minutes. Then
follow the hot check procedures.
To check transmission fluid cold: A cold
check is made after the vehicle has been
sitting for eight hours or more with the
engine off and is used only as a reference.
Let the engine run at idle for five minutes
if outside temperatures are 50°F
( 10°C)
or more. If it’s colder than 50°F (lO”C),
you may have to idle the engine longer. Should the fluid level
be
low during a
cold check, you must perform a hot check
before adding fluid This will give you a
more accurate reading
of the fluid level.
To check the fluid hot or cold:
Park your vehicle on a level place.
With the parking brake applied, place
With your foot on the brake pedal,
the shift lever
in
“P’ (Park).
move the shift lever through each gear
range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift
lever in
“F’” (Park).
minutes or more.
Let the engine run at idle for three

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: Inspections” explains important
inspections that your Chevrolet dealer’s
service department or another qualified
service center should perform.
“Section
D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” lists some products GM
recommends to help keep your vehicle
properly maintained. These products, or their equivalents, should be used whether
you do the work yourself or have it done.
“Section
E: Maintenance Record”
provides a place for you to record the
maintenance performed on your vehicle.
Whenever any maintenance is performed,
be sure to write it down in this section.
This will help you determine when your
next maintenance should be done. In
addition, it is a good idea
to keep your
maintenance receipts. They may be
needed to qualify your vehicle for
warranty repairs.
Using Your Maintenance
Schedules
This section tells you the maintenance
services you should have done and
when you should schedule them. Your
Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best
and wants you to be happy with it. If you
go to your dealer for your service needs,
you’ll know that GM-trained and
supported service people will perform
the work using genuine GM parts.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits.
You will find
these limits on your vehicle’s
Tire-Loading Information label. See
“Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.
are driven on reasonable road pprfaces
within legal driving limits.
use
the recommended unleaded fuel.
See “Fuel” in the Index.
Selecting the Right Schedule
First you’ll need to decide which of the
two schedules is right for your vehicle.
Here’s how to decide which schedule to
follow:
Schedule
I
Is any one of these true for your vehicle?
Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km).
Most trips are less than 10 miles (16
km) when outside temperatures are
below freezing.
The engine is at low speed most of the
time (as in door-to-door delivery, or in
stop-and-go traffic).
You operate your vehicle in dusty
You tow a trailer.
If any one (or more) of these is true for
your driving, follow Schedule
I.
Schedule 11
Follow Schedule I1 on& if none of the
above conditions is true.
areas.
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Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Schedule 1
MAINLY driven under one or more of
the following conditions:
When most trips are less than 4 miles
(6 km).
When most trips are less than 10 miles
(16 km) and outside temperatures
remain below freezing.
When most trips include extended
idling and/or frequent low-speed
operation, as
in stop-and-go traffic.
When towing a trailer.
0 When operating in dusty areas.
Schedule
I should also be followed if the
vehicle is used for deliverv service, police,
taxi or other commercial applications.
* An Emission Control Service.
=t The U.S. En\sironmental Protection Agency
or the California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to pellform this
maintemnce item will not
nullifi. the emission
warranty
or limit recall liability prior to the
cvmpletion
cf vehicle usejul life. General
Motors, however, urges rhat all rec.*ornmended
maintenance services
he performed at the
indicated intervals and the maintenance be
recorded in “Section
E: Maintenance Record.”
ITEM NO.
-
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 -
9
10
11
WHAT TO SERVICE
See “E,rplanation of Scheduled
Maintenunce Servicae.s”
jullowing
Schedules I and 11.
Engine Oil & Oil Filter Change*
Chassis Lubrication
Tire and Wheel Rotation
& Inspection
Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection*
Cooling System Service”
Transmission Service Spark Plug Replacement
(3.4L L32 (Code
S) Engine)*
Spark Plug Replacement
(5.7L LTI (Code P) Engine)*
Spark Plug Wire Inspection*+
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*
Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines Inspection*?
Rear Axle Fluid Change
(For Vehicles
Towing Trailers
or for Vehicles with
Limited-Slip Differentials)
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(whichever occursfirst).
Every 3.000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months.
Every other oil chenge.
At 6,000 miles (10 000 km) and every
15,000 miles (25 000 km) or as necessary.
Every 30,000 miles (50
000 km) or 24 months.
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and 11.
Every 30,000 miles (50 000 km).
Every 100,000 miles ( 166 000 km).
Every 30,000 miles (50 000 km).
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and II.
Every 30,000 miles (50 000 km).
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and 11.
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NO. SERVICE
6 Transmission Service - For
manual transmissions, fluid
doesn’t require changing. See “Periodic Maintenance
Inspections.”
For automatic transmissions, change both
the fluid and filter
every 15,000 miles (25
000 km)
if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the
outside temperature regularly
reaches
90°F (32°C) or
higher.
In hilly or mountainous
terrain.
When doing frequent trailer
towing.
Uses such as found in taxi,
police car or delivery service.
If
you do not use your vehicle
under any
of these conditions,
change both
the fluid and
filter every
100,000 miles
(166 000 km).
ITEM
NO.
7
8
9
10
SERVICE
Spark Plug Replacement* -
Replace spark plugs with the
proper type. See “Replacement
Parts” in the Index.
Spark Plug Wire Inspection*?
-
Inspect for burns, cracks or other
damage. Check the boot
fit at the
distributor and at the spark plugs.
Replace wires as needed.
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*
- Replace every 30,000 miles
(50 000 km) or more often under
dusty conditions. Ask your
dealer for the proper replacement
intervals for your driving
conditions.
Fuel Tank. Cap and Lines
Inspection”?
- Inspect fuel tank,
cap and lines (including fuel rails
and injection assembly) for
damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap
gasket for an even filler neck
imprint or any damage. Replace
parts as needed. Periodic
replacement of the fuel filter is
not required.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
11 Rear Axle Fluid Change - If your
vehicle is used to pull
a trailer,
have the rear axle gear lubricant
changed every
7,500 miles
(12
500 km).
If your vehicle is not used
to pull
a trailer, but has a limited-slip
differential, have the rear axle
gear lubricant changed once after
the first
7,500 miles (12 500 km).
* An Emission Control Service.
t The US. Environmental Protection Agency
or the California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to pegorm this
maintenance item will not nullify the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior to the
completion of vehicle useful life. General
Motors, however, urges that all recommended
maintenance services be performed at the
indicated intervals and the maintenance be
recorded in “Section
E: Maintenance Record.”
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Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections (Cont.)
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Rear Axle Service
Brake System
Inspection
-
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See “Manual Transmission” in the Index.
A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed.
Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if needed. See “Rear Axle” in the Index.
A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the axle and repair it
if needed. If your vehicle
is used to pull a trailer, have the rear axle gear lubricant changed every
7,500 miles
(12 500 km).
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also
inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums,
wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. The parking brake is self-adjusting and
no manual
adjustment is required. You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving
habits or conditions result in frequent braking.
NOTE: A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be serv-
iced. Also, if the brake system warning light stays on or comes on, something may be wrong
with the brake system. See “Brake System Warning Light” in the Index.
If your anti-lock brake
system warning light stays on, comes on or flashes, something may be wrong with the anti-lock
brake system. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” in the Index.
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Acceleration Slip Regulation
System
..................... 128
System Warning Light
......... 96
Accessory Power. Retained
....... 56
Add-on Electrical Equipment
..... 227
And
Cruise Control
........... 79
Adding Coolant
................ 199
Additives. Engine Oil
............ 190
AirBags
...................... 26
How the System Works
........ 27
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped
Chevrolet
................. 30
Readiness Light .............. 27
Air Cleaner
.................... 19 I
Air Conditioner Controls ......... 1 10
Air Control Knob
............... 108
Air Filter Replacement ........... 192
Alignment and Tire Balance.
Wheel
...................... 219
Aluminum Wheels
.............. 224
AMFM Stereo
With Cassette Tape Player
...... I13
With Compact Disc Player ...... 116
Antenna. Fixed Mast
............ 121
Anti-Lock Brakes
.............. 127
System Warning Light
......... 95
To Use
..................... 128
Appearance Care
............... 220
Appearance Care and Materials
.... 226 Appearance Care.
Service and
..... 179
Ashtray and Lighter
............. 89
Ashtray. Front
................. 89
ASR ......................... 128
And Cruise Control
........... 79
System Warning Light ......... 96
Audio Systems ................. I 12
Audio Systems. Comfort Controls and
................. 107
Automatic
Transmission
................ 60
Transmission Fluid
............ I94
Axle. Limited-Slip Rear
.......... 66
Axle. Rear
.................... 197
Babies. Smaller Children
and (Safety Belts)
............. 34
Balance. Wheel Alignment
and Tire
.................... 219
Battery
....................... 204
Battery Replacement. Remote Lock
Control
..................... 50
BBB Auto Line - Alternative Dispute
Resolution Program. GM Participation
in ......... 259
Before Leaving
on a Long Trip .... 137
Belt Routing
................... 236
Belt. Lap-Shoulder
.............. 2 1
Bi-Level Heating ............... I09
Blizzard.
If You’re Caught in a ... 141
Box. Glove .................... 86 Brakes
Adjustment
.................. 204
Anti-Lock (ABS)
............. 127
Fluid ....................... 203
Master Cylinder
.............. 202
Parking
..................... 66
Pedal Travel
................. 204
System Parts. Replacing
........ 204
System Warning Light
......... 94
Trailer
...................... 145
Wear
...................... 203
Braking (Control of
a Vehicle) ..... 126
Braking
in Emergencies .......... 129
“Break.111.
.. New Vehicle ........ 55
Brightness Control .............. 80
Bulb Replacement
.............. 205
Center High-Mounted
Stoplight
.................. 209
Front Turn Signal
............. 210
Headlights
.................. 205
Rear Lights
.................. 205
Rear Sidemarker .............. 2 IO
Bulbs. Halogen ................. 211
Bulbs. Replacement
............. 231
Canadian Roadside Assistance
... 261
Capacities and Specifications
...... 232
Carbon Monoxide
.............. 52
Care Appearance
................. 220
Cassette Tape Player
.......... 120

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....... 79
To Get Out of
................ 79
To Increase Speed While Using
. . 77
To Reduce Speed While Using
. . 78
To Resume a Set Speed ........ 77
ToSet
...................... 76
Using on Hills
............... 78
Curves. Driving on
.............. 130
Customer Assistance for the Hearing
or Speech Impaired (TDD)
..... 258
Customer Assistance Information
. . 257
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
... 258
Daytime Running Lights
....... 80
Deep Standing Water
Driving through
.............. 58
Defects. Safety
Reporting to General Motors
.... 260
Reporting to the Canadian
Government
............... 260
Reporting to the United States
Government
............... 259
Defensive Driving
.............. 124
Defogger. Rear Window
......... 1 I1
Defogging and Defrosting
Windows
................... 109
Dimensions. Vehicle
............ 235
Doing Your Own Service Work
.... 180
Door Locks
.................... 47
Door Locks. Power
............. 48 Driver Position (Safety
Belts)
..... 21
Driving
AtNight
.................... 133
City
........................ 136
Defensive
................... 124
Drunken
.................... 124
Freeway
.................... 137
In the Rain .................. 134
On Curves
.................. 130
On Snow or Ice
.............. 140
Through Deep Standing Water
... 58
Winter
...................... 139
With a Trailer
................ 145
Drunken Driving
............... 124
Electrical Center. Underhood
.... 230
Electrical Equipment. Add-on
..... 227
Electric Mirror Control
.......... 82
Emergencies. Braking in
......... 129
Emergencies. Steering in
......... 130
Engine
Coolant
..................... 198
Coolant (Block) Heater
........ 59
Coolant Temperature Gage
..... 97
Exhaust
..................... 70
Identification
................ 227
Oil
........................ 187
Oil Pressure Gage
............. 99
Overheating
................. 157
Specifications
................ 232
Starting Your
................ 57 Environment.
Your Vehicle
andthe
..................... 238
Exhaust. Engine
................ 70
Explanation of Scheduled
Maintenance Services
......... 244
Extender. Safety Belt
............ 43
Fabric Protection
.............. 222
Fan Control Knob
.............. 108
Features and Controls
........... 45
Filling Your Tank
............... 183
Filter.
Air. Replacement .......... 192
Finish Care (Paint)
.............. 224
Finish Damage (Paint)
........... 225
Fixed Mast Antenna
............. 124
Flashers. Hazard Warning
........ 148
Flat Tire. Changing a ............ 167
Flat. If a Tire Goes
.............. 166
Floormats
..................... 89
Flow-Through Ventilation System . . I1 1
Fluid
Automatic Transmission
....... 194
Brake
...................... 203
Manual Transmission
.......... 196
Power Steering
............... 200
Recommended
............... 251
Windshield Washer
........... 201
FogLights
.................... 81
Folding Rear Seatback
........... 15
Foreign Countries. Fuels in ....... 182
Foreign Material Paint Damage
.... 225
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......... 94
Bulb Replacement
............ 23 I
Check Gages ................ I00
Courtesy .................... 8 1
Daytime Running ............. 80
Fog ........................ 81
Front Map
................... 81
Gages and Indicators. Warning . . 93
Interior
..................... 81
Low Coolant ................. 101
Low Oil .................... 100
Low Traction ................ 97
Main Control
................ 80
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .... 98
Operation
of ................. 79
Safety Belt Reminder
.......... 20
Service Engine Soon
.......... 98
Skip Shift
................... 64
Lights On Reminder
............. 80
Limited-Slip Rear Axle
.......... 66
Loading Your Vehicle ........... 2 12
Lock Control. Remote
........... 49
Locks. Door
................... 47
Locks. Power Door
............. 48
Loss of Control ................ 132
Low Coolant Light
.............. 101
Low Oil Light ................. 100
Low Traction Light ............. 97
Lubricant. Rear Axle
............ 197
Lubricants. Recommended
....... 25 1
Main Fuse Block ............. 229
Main Light Control .............. 80
Maintenance
Inspections. Periodic
.......... 249
Record
..................... 253
Schedule
.................... 237
Services
. Scheduled ........... 240
Underbody
.................. 225
When Trailer Towing
.......... 146
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...... 98
Manual Adjust Mirror
................ 82
Front Seat
................... 12
Remote Control Mirror ........ 82
Seat. Four-Way
............... 1 2
Transmission (Five-Speed)
..... 62
Transmission (Six-Speed) ...... 63
Transmission Fluid
............ 196
Windows
................... 71
Map Lights. Front .............. 81
MapPocket ................... 86
Master Cylinder. Brake .......... 202
Mirrors
Control. Electric
.............. 82
Convex Outside
.............. 82
Inside Day/Night Rearview
..... 82
Manual Adjust
............... 82
Manual Remote Control ........ 82
Visor Vanity. Covered
......... 89
Mountain Roads. Hill and ........ 138
New Vehicle “Break-In” ...... 55
Night Driving .................. 133
Night Vision
................... i34
Nuts . Wheel ................... 233
Odometer
. Speedometer and .... 92
Odometer. Trip
................. 93
Off-Road Recovery
............. 131
Oil. Engine .................... 187
Operation of Lights ............. 79
Overheating. Engine
............ 157
Owner Checks and Services
....... 246
P (Park) Shifting into ......... 67
P (Park). Shifting out of .......... 69
Paint Chemical Spotting
............ 225
Finish Care
.................. 224
Finish Damage
............... 225
Foreign Material
.............. 225
Brake
...................... 66
On Hills (Trailer Towing) ...... 146
Over Things That Burn ........ 70
Your Vehicle
................. 69
Parts. Replacement
.............. 233
Passenger Positions (Safety Belts)
. . 31
Rear Seat
................... 31
Right Front
.................. 31
Parking
PASS-Key
I1 ................... 53
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