ignition CHEVROLET CAMARO 1994 4.G Owners Manual

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Run” or “Start.” Then the light should g(
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:emember, if the air bag readiness light
oesn’t come on when you start your
ehicle, or stays on, or comes on when
ou are driving, your air bag system may
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zrviced right away.
How the Air Bag System Works
Where is the air
bag?
The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the
steering wheel.
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Features & Contro
Keys ............................................................
DoorLocks .......................................................
Theft and Theft Deterrents ...........................................
New Vehicle “Break-In” ............................................
Ignitionswitch ....................................................
StartingYourEngine ...............................................
Automatic Transmission ............................................
ManualTransmission ...............................................
Limited-Slip Rear Axle .............................................
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Twin Lift-off Roof Panels ...........................................
Storage and Compartments ..........................................
Sunvisors .......................................................
Ashtray and Lighter ................................................
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Keys
many reasons. A child or others
codd be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate power windows
or other controls or even make the
vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in
a vehicle with young children. I
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The ignition keys are for the ignition only.
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The door keys are for the doors and all
other locks.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When a new Camaro is delivered, the
dealer removes the plugs from the door
keys and gives them to the first owner.
The ignition keys don’t have plugs.
Instead, they have bar-coded key tags.
These tags may be removed by your
dealer or even before
the car is delivered to
your dealer.
Each plug has
a code on it that tells your
dealer or
a qualified locksmith how to
make extra door keys. Keep the plugs in
a
safe place. If you lose your door keys,
you’ll be able to have new ones made
using these plugs. If
you need
a new ignition key, go to you1
Chevrolet dealer, who can obtain the
correct key code. In an emergency, call
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance at
1 -800-CHEV-USA.
NOTICE:
Your Chevrolet has a number of new
features that can help prevent theft.
But you can have a lot of trouble get-
ting into your vehicle
if you ever lock
your keys inside.
You may even have
to damage your vehicle to get in. So
be sure you have extra keys.
Door Locks
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’here are several ways to lock and unlock
‘our vehicle:
?om the outside: Use your door key.
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From the inside: To lock the door, move
the lock control on the door back.
To unlock the door, move the lock control
on the door forward.
Power Door Locks (Option)
’ush the power door lock switch to lock
)r unlock both doors at once.
The switch only works when the ignition
;witch is
in “Run” or “Acc”, or when
IAP is present. (See “Retained
iccessory Power”
in the Index.)
Leaving Your Vehicle
.f you are leaving the vehicle, take yutii
ceys, open your door and set the locks
rom inside. Then get out and close the
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Remote Lock Control (Option)
If your Chevrolet has this option, you can
lock and unlock your doors or unlock
your hatch from about
30 feet (9 m) using
the key chain transmitter supplied with
your vehicle.
Your Remote Lock Control operates on a
radio frequency subject to Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules.
This device complies with Part
15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation. Should interference
to this system occur,
try this:
0 Check to determine if battery
replacement is necessary. See the
instructions on battery replacement.
0 Check the distance. You may be too
far from your vehicle. This product
has a maximum range.
0 Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.
See your Chevrolet dealer or a
qualified technician for service.
Changes or modifications to this system
by other than an authorized service
facility could void authorization to use
this equipment.
Operation
The driver’s door will unlock
automatically when “UNLOCK’ is
pressed. If “UNLOCK” is pressed again
within five seconds, the passenger door
will also unlock. All doors will
lock when
“DOOR” is pressed. The hatch will
unlock when the opened trunk symbol is
pressed, but only when the ignition switch
is not
in “Run”, and the transmission is in
“P’ (Park) if you have an automatic
transmission. If you have a manual transmission, the
parking brake must be
set.
The system will
turn on the interior lights
for about
40 seconds, or until the ignition
switch is turned to “Run”, when you
unlock the doors or hatch. The interior
lights will come on for about two seconds
when you lock the doors.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from
unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is
lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer.
Remember to bring any remaining
transmitters with you when you
go to
your dealer. When the dealer matches the
replacement transmitter to your vehicle,
the remaining transmitters must also be
matched. Once the new transmitter is
coded, the lost transmitter will not unlock
your vehicle.
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Remote Hatch Release (Option)
Press the switch in your glove box to
unlock the
hatch from inside your vehicle.
If you have an automatic transmission,
your shift lever
must be in “P’ (Park) or
“N” (Neutral) to use the switch. If you
have a manual transmission and the
ignition switch is in “Run”, you must set
the parking brake before you can use the
switch.
The switch only works when the ignition
switch
is in “Run” or “Acc”, or when
RAP is present. (See “Retained
Accessory Power”
in the Index.)
NOTICE:
If you put things in the hatchback
area, be sure they won’t break the
glass when you close
it. Never slam
the hatch down. You could break the
glass or damage the defogger grid (if
equipped),
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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.
When you park your Chevrolet and open
the driver’s door, you’ll hear a tone
reminding you to remove your key from
the ignition and take it with
you. Always
do this. Your steering wheel will be
locked, and
so will your ignition. If you
have an automatic transmission, taking
your key out also locks your transmission.
And remember
to lock the doors.
Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot,
close all windows and lock your vehicle.
Remember
to keep your valuables out of
sight. Put them in a storage area, or take
them with you.
Parking Lots: If you park in a lot where
Someone will be watching your vehicle,
it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your
ignition key? What if you have to leave
something valuable in your vehicle?
0 Put your valuables in a storage area,
like your glove box.
0 Lock the glove box.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key with you.
PASS-Key@ZZ
Your vehicle is equipped with the
PASS-Key@II (Personalized Automotive
Security System) theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key@II is a passive theft-deterrent
system. This means you don’t have
to do
anything different to arm or disarm the
system. It works when you insert
or
remove the key from the ignition.
PASS-Key@II uses a resistor pellet in
the ignition key that matches a decoder
in your vehicle.
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When the PASS-KeyW system senses
that someone is using the wrong key, it
shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel
systems. For about three minutes,
the
starter won’t work and fuel won’t go to
the engine. If someone tries to start your
vehicle again or uses another
key during
this time, the vehicle will not start. This
discourages someone from randomly
trying different keys with different
resistor pellets
in an attempt to make a
match.
SECURITY
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The ignition key must be clean and dry
before it’s inserted
in the ignition or the
engine may not start. If the engine does
not start and the
“SECURITY” light stays
on when you
try to start the vehicle, the
key may be dirty or wet. Turn the
ignition off.
Clean and dry the key. Wait about three
minutes and try again. The security light
will remain on during this time. If the
starter still won’t work, and the key
appears to be clean and dry, wait about
three minutes and try another ignition key.
At this time, you may also want to check
the fuses (see “Fuses and Circuit
Breakers”
in the Index). If the starter
won’t work with the other key, your
vehicle needs service.
If your vehicle does start,
the first ignition key may be
faulty. See your Chevrolet dealer or a
locksmith who can service the
PASS-KeyaII.
If you accidentally use a key that has a
damaged or missing resistor pellet, the
starter won’t work and the security light
will flash. But you don’t have to wait
three minutes before trying another
ignition key.
See your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith
who can service the PASS-Key@II to have
a new key made.
If you’re ever driving and the
“SECURITY” light comes on and stays
on, you will be able to restart your engine
if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key@II
system, however, is not working properly
and must be serviced by your Chevrolet
dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by
the PASS-KeyW system.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@II
ignition key, see your Chevrolet
dealer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key@II
to have a new key made.
In an emergency, call the Chevrolet
Roadside Assistance Program on
1 -800-CHEV-USA (1 -800-243-8872).
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“Break-In”
NOTICE:
Your modern Chevrolet doesn’t need
an elaborate “break-in.” But it will
perform better
in the long run if you
follow these guidelines:
Keep your speed at
55 mph (88
km/h) or less for the first 500
miles (804 km).
Don’t drive at any one speed
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fast or slow - for the first 500
miles (804 km). Don’t make
full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the
first
200 miles (322 km) or so.
During this time your new brake
linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard
stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this
“breaking-in” guideline every
time
you get new brake linings.
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I Ignition Switch
Vith the ignition key in the ignition
witch,
you can turn the switch to five
lositions:
KC (A): Position in which you can
lperate your electrical power accessories.
’ress
in the ignition switch as you turn
?e top
of it toward you.
,OCK (B): The only position in which
ou can remove the key. This locks your
teering wheel, ignition and automatic
7ansmission.
f you have an automatic transmission, the
znition switch can’t be turned to
LOCK” unless the shift lever is
in the
“P” (Park) position.
Off (C): Unlocks the steering wheel,
ignition and automatic transmission, but
does not send electrical power to any
accessories.
Use this position if your
vehicle must be pushed or towed.
A
warning tone will sound if you open the
driver’s door when the ignition
is in “Off’
and the key is
in the ignition.
Run (D): Position to which the switch
returns after
you start your engine and
release the switch. The switch stays
in the
“Run” position when the engine is
running.
But even when the engine is not
running,
you can use “Run” to operate
your electrical power accessories and to
display some instrument panel warning
and indicator lights.
Start (E): Starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition
switch will return to “Run” for normal
driving.
Note that even if the engine is not
running, “ACC” and “Run’’ allow
you to
operate your electrical accessories, such
as the radio and ventilation fan.
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