headlights CHEVROLET CAMARO 1994 4.G Owners Manual

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feadlight HighLow Beam
’0 change the headlights from low beam
3 high or high to low, pull the turn signal
:ver all the way toward you.
Then
:lease it. When the high beams are on,
lis blue light on the instrument panel
Is0 will be on.
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Windshield Wipers
You control the windshield wipers by
turning the band with the wiper symbol
on it.
For a single wiping cycle,
turn the band tc
“MIST.” Hold it there until the wipers
start, then let go. The wipers will stop
after one cycle. If you want more cycles,
hold the band on “MIST” longer.
You can set the wiper speed for a long or
short delay between wipes. This can be
very useful
in light rain or snow. Turn the
band to choose the delay time. The closer
to
“LO,” the shorter the delay. For
steady wiping at low speed, turn the
band away from you
to the “LO’ position.
For high speed wiping, turn the band
further, to
“HI.” To stop the wipers, move
the band to “OFF.”
Heavy snow or ice can overload your
wipers.
A circuit breaker will stop them
until the motor cools. Clear away snow
or
ice to prevent an overload.

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There are several ways to turn off the
Cruise Control:
1. Step lightly on the brake pedal or push
the clutch pedal, if you have a manual
transmission;
2. Move the Cruise switch to “OFF.”
To Erase Speed Memory
When you turn off the Cruise Control or
the ignition, your Cruise Control set speel
memory is erased.
ASR and Cruise Control
If your ASR system engages while your
Cruise Control is set, Cruise Control will
disengage. Your speed will be set in
memory, though. When Cruise Control
engages again, use “WAY’
(Resume/Accelerate) to
go back to your
set speed.
Operation of Lights
4lthough your vehicle’s lighting system
:headlights, parking lights, fog lamps,
side marker lights and taillights) meets all
ipplicable federal lighting requirements,
Zertain states and provinces may apply
:heir own lighting regulations that may
require special attention before you
>perate these lights.
For example, some jurisdictions may
require that you operate fog lamps only
when your lower beam headlights are also
m, or that headlights be turned on
whenever you must use your windshield
wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions
prohibit driving solely with parkmg
lights, especially at dawn or dusk. It is
recommended that you check with your
own state or provincial highway authority
for applicable lighting regulations.
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vlain Light Control
’he main light control is a knob that
vorks these lights:
b Headlights
b Taillights
Parking lights
b License lights
1 Sidemarker lights
b Instrument panel lights
rurn the knob to -w- to turn on your
leadlights and ot&?operating lights.
rurn the knob to
pg to turn on your
larking lights without your headlights.
rurn the knob to
“OFF’ to turn off the
ights.
Brightness Control
This switch controls the brightness of
your instrument panel lights. Turn the
switch to brighten or dim the lights. If yo1
turn the switch all the way up to
0w,
your courtesy lights will come on.
Lights On Reminder
If you turn the ignition “Off” and leave
the lights on, you will hear a chime when
you open the driver’s door.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada)
The Canadian Federal Government has
decided that “Daytime Running Lights”
(DRL) are
a useful feature, in that DRL
can make your vehicle more visible to
pedestrians and other drivers during
daylight hours.
DRL are required on new
vehicles sold in Canada.
Your DRL work with a light sensor on top
of the instrument panel. Don’t cover it up.
The front turn signal lights will come
on
in daylight when:
The ignition is on
The headlight switch is off, and
The parking brake is released.
At dusk, the exterior lights will come
on
automatically and the front turn signal
lights will go out. At dawn, the exterior
lights will go out and the front
turn signal
lights will come on (if the headlight
switch is off).
Of course,
you may still turn on the
headlights any time you need
to.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set
the parking brake while the ignition is in
the
“Off” or “LOCK’ position. Then start
the vehicle. The DRL will stay
off until
you release the parking brake.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine much throttle causes the driving wheels to
spin.
A cornering skid is best handled by
easing your foot
off the accelerator pedal.
If you have the ASR system, remember: It
helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If
you do not have traction control, or
if the
system is
off, then an acceleration skid is
also best handled by easing your foot
off
the accelerator pedal.
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your
foot
off the accelerator pedal and quickly
steer the way you want the vehicle to go.
If you start steering quickly enough, your
vehicle may straighten out. Always be
ready for a second skid if it occurs.
Of course, traction is reduced when water,
snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on
the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow
down and adjust your driving
to these
conditions. It is important to slow down
on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle
control more limited. While
driving on a surface with reduced
traction, try
your best to avoid sudden
steering, acceleration,
or braking
(including engine bralung by shifting to a
lower gear). Any sudden changes could
cause the tires to slide. You may not
realize the surface is slippery until your
vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize
warning clues
- such as enough water,
ice or packed snow on the road to make
a .“mirrored surface”
- and slow down
when you have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock braking system
(ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid.
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Driving at Night
\Tight driving is more dangerous than day
hiving. One reason is that some drivers
tre likely to be impaired
- by alcohol or
lrugs, with night vision problems, or by
atigue.
lere
are some tips on night driving.
Drive defensively.
Don’t drink and drive.
Adjust your inside rearview mirror to
reduce the glare from headlights
behind you.
Since you can’t see as well, you may
need to slow down and keep more
space between
you and other vehicles.
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Slow down, especially on higher
speed roads. Your headlights
can light
up only
so much road ahead.
0 In remote areas, watch for animals.
0 If you’re tired, pull off the road in a
safe place and rest.
Night Vision
No one can see as well at night as in the
daytime. But as we get older these
differences increase. A 50-year-old driver
may require at least twice as much light to
see the same thing at night as a
20-year-old.
What you do in the daytime can also
affect your night vision. For example, if
you spend the day in bright sunshine you
are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes
will have less trouble adjusting to night.
But if you’re driving, don’t wear
sunglasses at night. They may cut down
on glare from headlights, but they also
make a lot of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded by
approaching lights.
It can take a second or
two, or even several seconds, for your
eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are
faced with severe glare (as from a driver
who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle
with misaimed headlights), slow
down
a little. Avoid staring directly into
the approaching lights.
Keep your windshield and all the glass on
your vehicle clean
- inside and out.
Glare at night is made much worse by dirt
on the glass. Even the inside of the glass
can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty
glass makes lights dazzle and flash more
than clean glass would, malung the pupils
of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlights light up
far less of a roadway when you are in a
turn or curve.
Keep your eyes moving; that way, it’s
easier to pick out dimly lighted objects.
Just as your headlights should be
checked regularly for proper aim,
so
should your eyes be examined regularly.
Some drivers suffer from night blinduess
- the inability to see in dim light - and
aren’t even aware of
it.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can mean driving
trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop,
accelerate or turn as well because your
tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on
dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have
much tread left, you’ll get even less
traction. It’s always wise
to go slower
and be cautious if rain starts to fall
while you are driving. The surface may
get wet suddenly when your reflexes
are tuned for driving on dry pavement.
The heavier the rain, the harder it is to
see. Even if your windshield wiper blades
are in good shape, a heavy rain can make
it harder to see road signs and traffic
signals, pavement markings, the edge of
the road, and even people walking.
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Hydroplaning usually happens at higher
speeds. There just isn’t
a hard and fast
rule about hydroplaning. The best advice
is to slow down when it is raining.
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
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Turn on your low-beam headlights -
not just your parking lights - to help
make you more visible to others.
Besides slowing down, allow some
extra following distance. And be
especially careful
when you pass
another vehicle. Allow yourself more
clear room ahead, and be prepared to
have your view restricted by road
spray.
Have good tires with proper tread
depth. (See “Tires”
in the Index.)
City Driving
One of the biggest problems with city
streets is the amount
of traffic on them.
You’ll want to watch out for what the
other drivers are doing and pay attention
to traffic signals.
Here are ways to increase your safety
in
city driving:
Know the best way to get to where
you are going.
Get a city map and plan
your trip into an unknown part of the
city just as you would for a
cross-country trip.
Try to use the freeways that rim and
crisscross most large cities. You’ll
save time and energy. (See the next
section, “Freeway Driving.”)
Treat a green light as a warning signal.
A traffic light
is there because the
corner
is busy enough to need it.
When a light turns green, and just
before you start to move, check both
ways for vehicles that have not
cleared the intersection or may be
running the red light.
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Run your engine only as long as you
must. This saves fuel. When you run the
engine, make it go a little faster than just
idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly.
This uses less fuel for the heat that you
get and it keeps the battery charged.
You
will need a well-charged battery to restart
the vehicle, and possibly for signaling
later on with your headlights. Let the
heater run for awhile. Then,
shut the engine
off and close the
window almost all the way to preserve the
heat. Start the engine again and repeat this
only when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But do it as little as
possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you
can. To help keep warm, you can get out
of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous
exercises every half hour or
so until help
comes.
Towing a Trailer
NOTICE:
Pulling a trailer improperly can dam-
age your vehicle and result in costly
repairs not covered
by your warranty.
To pull a trailer correctly, follow the
advice
in this section, and see your
Chevrolet dealer for important
information about towing a trailer
with your vehicle.
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is
equipped with the proper trailer towing
equipment. To identify what the vehicle
trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you
should read the information in “Weight
of the Trailer” that appears later in this
section. But trailering is different than just
driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering
means changes in handling, durability,
and fuel economy. Successful, safe
trailering takes correct equipment, and
it has to be used properly.
That’s the reason for this section. In it are
many time-tested, important trailering
tips and safety rules. Many of these are
important for your safety md that of your
passengers.
So please read this section
carefully before you pull a trailer.
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prepare your vehicle for longer storage
periods.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulb,
see “Replacement Bulbs”
in the Index.
Halogen Bulbs Headlights
Headlight Aiming
Your
vehicle has a mini-quad headlight
system. These headlights have vertical
and horizontal indicators. When the
headlights are properly installed and
adjusted, and the vehicle is on level
ground, both indicators will read in the
:enter of the gage.
If they do not, you can
adjust the aim.
To adjust the aim of your headlights:
1. Move your vehicle to a level surface.
Use a spirit level to be sure. Be sure to
remove any items that are not part of
your original equipment from the
trunk and passenger areas.
No one
should be seated
in the vehicle and
your fuel tank should be about half
full. Check to be sure your tires are at
the correct pressure.
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There are four headlights. Each one has
its own vertical and horizontal aim
position indicators. Each indicator has
its own aiming screw.
A. Vertical Indicator
B. Horizontal Indicator
C. Vertical Aiming Screw
D. Horizontal Aiming Screw
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Start with the horizontal (left and
right) headlight aim. Don't try to
adjust the vertical (up and down) aim
first.
Check the horizontal aim for each
headlight and adjust
it as necessary.
Turn the horizontal aiming screw
until
the pointer is lined up with the 0
(zero).
5. Now adjust the vertical aim. Check
the vertical aim for each headlight and
adjust it as necessary.
6. Turn the vertical aiming screw until
the bubble in the level is centered at
0 (zero).
repeat steps
2 and 3.
7. If the gage readings are not centered,
Try not to touch threaded parts other than
the vertical and horizontal aiming screws.
If the vehicle body has been damaged
in
an accident or something, the headlight
should be aimed after repairing the body.
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The horizontal indicator (A) should be
on
0 (zero). If the vehicle is level, the
vertical indicator (B) should also be
on 0 (zero). If the vehicle isn’t level,
check the vertical aim on a
level
surface as soon as you can. If either
indicator doesn’t read
0 (zero), adjust
the headlight aim. See “Adjusting Headlight Aim” in the Index.
If your vehicle is damaged in an accident
and the headlight aim seems to be
affected, see your Chevrolet dealer.
Headlights
on damaged vehicles may
require recalibration
of the horizontal aim
by your Chevrolet dealer.
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Center High-Mounted Stoplight
To replace the bulb:
1. Remove the two screws in the
stoplight
lens.
2. Gently pull the assembly out and remove the bulb from
the back of the
assembly.
3. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
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