light CHEVROLET CAMARO 1994 4.G Owner's Guide

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If you keep driving your vehicle with
this light on, after a while the emis-
sion controls won’t work as well,
your fuel economy won’t be as good
and your engine may not run as
smoothly. This could lead to costly
repairs not covered by your warranty. 80 I// //
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Engine Oil Pressure Gage
This gage tells you if there could be a
problem with your engine oil pressure.
The engine oil pressure gage shows the
engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per
square inch)
in the U.S., or kPa
(kilopascals) in Canada, when the engine
is running. Oil pressure should be
20 to
80 psi (140 to 550 kPa). It may vary with
engine speed, outside temperature and
oil viscosity, but readings above the red
area show the normal operating range.
Readings in the red area tell you that the
engine is low on oil, or that you might
have some other
oil problem. See “Engine
Oil”
in the Index.
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NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from
neglected oil problems can be costly
and is not covered by your warranty.
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CHECK GAGES
Check Gages Light
This light will come on briefly when you
are starting the engine.
If the light comes
on and stays on while you are driving,
check your gages to see if they are in the
warning areas.
LOW OIL
,ow Oil Light
‘our vehicle is equipped with an oil level
lonitoring system. When you start your
ngine, the light will come
on briefly. If
le light doesn’t come on, have it
:paired. If the light stays on after starting
our engine, your engine oil level may be
10 low. You may need to add oil. See
Engine Oil” in the Index.
NOTICE:
The oil level monitoring system only
checks the oil level
when you are
starting your engine. It does not keep
monitoring the level once your en-
gine is running.
Also, the oil level
check only works when the engine
has been turned off long enough for
the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
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Low Coolant Light (VS Engine)
This light should come on while you are
starting your engine. If the light doesn’t
come on, have it repaired. The light
also
comes on when the coolant in your
radiator is
low. You may need to add
coolant. See the Index under “Engine
Coolant.”
NOTICE:
Driving with the “LOW COOLANT”
light on could cause your Chevrolet
to overheat. See “Engine Overheat-
ing”
in the Index. Your Chevrolet
could be damaged, and
it wouldn’t be
covered by your warranty.
Convertible Top
le following procedures explain the
3per operation of your convertible top.
I Lower Your Convertible Top
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NOTICE:
Don’t leave your convertible out with
the top down for any long periods of
time. The sun and the rain can dam-
age your seat material and other
things inside your vehicle.
Park on
a level surface. Set the
parking brake
firmly. Shift an
automatic transmission into “P” (Park)
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or a manual transmission into “R”
(Reverse). The ignition must be in the
“ACC” or “Run” position. Lower bott
sun visors.
NOTICE:
Don‘t lower the top if it is damp or
wet. When
the top is down, trapped
water can cause stains, mildew and
damage to the inside of your vehicle.
Be sure
to dry off the top before you
lower it.
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It is not recommended to lower the
top if the vehicle is out in cold
weather,
0°F (-18°C) or lower.
NOTICE:
Before lowering the convertible top
into
the storage area, be sure there
are
no objects in the way of the
folded, stored top. The weight
ofa
stored top on items in the storage
area will cause
the convertible top
back glass to break.
2. Unlock the front of the convertible to]
by pushing on
the smaller part of the
latch, then pulling down on the larger
part
of the latch. Be sure the hook on
the latch that attaches into the hole at
the windshield releases.
UP
DOWN
TOP
1. Be sure no one or nothing is on or
around the top. Push and hold
“DOWN” or on
the convertible
top switch. The switch is below
your cigarette lighter. The top will
automatically lower
into the storage
area.
mstalling the Boot Cover
4fter lowering the convertible top, you
nay want to install the boot cover. The
hree-piece boot cover
is stored in a bag
n the trunk.
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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.
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.
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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 qd , *% 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. This is normal because
the system
is designed to cycle the
compressor on and off 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
a comfortable setting.
3. Turn the fan control knob to the right.

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Rear Window Defogger (opnoN)
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.
NOTICE:
Don’t use a razor blade or something
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 covered by your
warranty.
:/ow-Through Ventilation ;ystem
lour Chevrolet’s flow-through ventilatiol
ystem supplies outside air into the
ehicle when
it is moving. Outside air
vlill also enter the vehicle when the heatel
lr the air conditioning fan is running.
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AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape
Player
1. Press “SET.”
2. Within five seconds, press and hold
“SEEK
V’’ until the correct hour
appears.
3. Press and hold “SEEK A’’ until the
correct minute appears.
Delco/Bose AM/FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
1. Press “SET.”
2. Within five seconds, press and hold
“SCAN” until the correct hour
appears.
“SEEK ” until the correct minute
appears.
3. Press and hold “SEEK 4 ” or
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AMIFM Stereo with Cassette
Tape Player
To Play the Radio
Turn the upper knob to turn the system
on or off.
Volume
Turn the upper knob to adjust the
volume.
AM-FM
Press the lower knob to get AM or FM.
The lighted display shows your
selection.
Tune
Turn the lower knob to choose radio
stations.
Recall
Press the upper knob to recall the
station being played or the clock
display.
Seek
Press “SEEK 7’’ or “SEEK A’7 and
the radio
will tune to the next lower
or higher station and stay there.
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6. Turn the lower knob until the fifth and
sixth digits
of your code appear,
7. Press the lower knob. The clock
display will appear and the unit will
work. If
“LOC” shows, the numbers
did not match and the unit is still
locked.
How to Change Your Security Code
You can change your security code by
following these steps:
1. Using your old code, follow the
directions given under “Shutting
Off
the Theft-Deterrent Feature.”
2. Repeat directions of “Setting Your
Security Code” with your new
security code.
Understanding Radio Reception
FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound.
But
FM signals will reach only about
10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). And, tall
buildings or hills can interfere with
FM signals, causing the sound to come
and go.
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AM
The range for most AM stations is greater
than for
FM, especially at night. The
longer range, however, can cause stations
to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise from things like storms and
power lines. Try reducing the treble to
reduce this noise if you ever get it.
AM Stereo
This means the Delco@ system can
receive C-QUAM@ stereo broadcasts.
Many
AM stations around the country use
C-QUAM@ to produce stereo, though
some do not. (C-QUAM@
is a registered
trademark of Motorola, Inc.) If your
Delco@ system can get C-QUAM@, your
“STEREO” light will come on when
you’re receiving it.
Care of Your Cassette Tape
Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly
can cause reduced sound quality, ruined
cassettes, or a damaged mechanism.
Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct
sunlight, and extreme heat. If they aren’t,
they may not operate properly or cause
failure of the tape player.
Your tape player should
be cleaned
regularly each month or after every
15
hours of use. If you notice a reduction in
sound quality, try a known good cassette
to see if the tape or the tape player
is at
fault. If this other cassette has no
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tape player.
Clean your tape player with a
wiping-action, non-abrasive cleaning
cassette, and follow the directions
provided with it.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the
sound quality may degrade over time.
Always make sure that the cassette tape is
in good condition before you have your
tape player serviced. Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna can withstand
most car washes without being damaged.
If the mast should ever become slightly
bent, you can straighten it out by hand. If
the mast is badly bent, as it might be by
vandals, you should replace
it.
Check every once in a while to be sure
the mast is still tightened to the fender.
Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in theil
original cases or other protective cases
and away from direct sunlight and dust.
U
the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a
clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral
detergent solution and clean
it, wiping
from the center to the edge.
Be sure never
to touch the signal surface
when handling discs. Pick up discs by
grasping the outer edges or the edge
of
the hole and the outer edge.
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Association, a 180-pound (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce
(355 ml)
bottles of beer in an hour will end up with
a BAC of about
0.06 percent. The person
would reach the same BAC by drinking
three 4-ounce (1 20 ml) glasses of wine or
three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2
ounces
(45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey,
gin or vodka.
It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For
example, if the same person drank three
double martinis
(3 ounces or 90 ml of
liquor each) within an hour, the person’s
BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A
person who consumes food just before or
during drinking will have a slightly lower
BAC level.
DRINKING THAT WILL
IN THE TIME SHOWN
RESULT IN A BAC OF .05%
100 120 140 160 1no 200 220 240
BODY WEIGHT IN POUNDS
The law in most U.S. states sets the legal
limit at a BAC
of 0.10 percent. In Canada
the limit is
0.08 percent, and in some
other countries it’s lower than that. The
BAC will be over 0.10 percent after three
to six drinks (in one hour). Of course, as
we’ve seen,
it depends on how much
alcohol is in the drinks, and how quickly
the person drinks them. But it’s
very important to keep in mind
that the ability to drive is affected well
below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research
shows that the driving skills of many
people
are impaired at a BAC
approaching
0.05 percent, and that the
effects are worse at night. All drivers
are
impaired at BAC levels above 0.05
percent. Statistics show that the chance of
being in an accident increases sharply for
drivers who have a BAC of
0.05 percent
or above. A driver with a BAC level of
0.06 percent (three beers in one hour for a
180-pound or
82 kg person) has doubled
his or her chance of having an accident.
At a BAC level of
0.10 percent, the
chance of that driver having an accident is
six times greater; at a level of 0.15
percent, the chances are twenty-five times
greater! And, the body takes about
an
hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one
drink.
No amount of coffee or number of
cold showers will speed that up.
“I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer.
What if there’s an emergency, a need to
take sudden action, as when a child darts
into the street? A person with a higher
BAC might not be able to react quickly
enough to avoid the collision.
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