CHEVROLET CAMARO 1995 4.G Owners Manual

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Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your
vehicle was new,
it can lose air after a time. Check the
inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi
(420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your
vehicle, you should stop as soon
as possible and make sure
your spare tire is correctly inflated.
The compact spare is
made
to perform well at posted speed limits for distances
up
to 3,000 miles (5 O00 km), so you can finish your trip
and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced where
you
want. Of course, it’s best to replace your spare with a
full-size tire as soon as you
can. Your spare will last
longer and be
in good shape in case you need it again.
When the compact spare is
on the rear axle, the optional
ASR system will cycle and limit acceleration for about
the first 15 seconds of driving after each engine start.
NOTICE:
Don’t take your compact spare through an
automatic car wash
with guide rails. The
compact spare can get caught on the rails. That
can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other
parts
of your vehicle.
I
I NOTICE:
If the compact spare is used as a rear tire, do not
drive faster than
50 mph (80 km/h). Damage to
the rear axle may occur if the compact spare
is
driven faster than 50 mph. This speed limitation
does not apply when the compact spare is used
as
a front tire.
Don’t use your compact spare
on some other vehicle.
And don’t mix your compact spare or wheel with other
wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare and its
wheel together.
I NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using
them will damage your vehicle and destroy the
chains too. Don’t use tire chains
on your compact
spare.
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Snow
What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is
to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as
“rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck,
but
you must use caution.
I NOTICE:
Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your
vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels
too fast while shifting your transmission back
and forth, you can destroy your transmission.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,
see “Tire Chains” in the Index.
Rocking your vehicle to get it out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around your front wheels.
If your vehicle
has ASR, you should
turn the system off. (See “ASR
System” in the Index.) Then shift back and forth
between REVERSE
(R) and a forward gear (or
with
a manual transmission, between FIRST (1) or
SECOND
(2) gear and REVERSE), spinning the wheels
as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while
you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal
when the transmission
is in gear. If that doesn’t get you
out after a few tries, you may need to be towed out.
If
you do need to be towed out, see “Towing Your Car”
in the Index.

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Here you will find information about the care of your We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Chevrolet. This section begins with service and fuel
Genuine GM parts have one of these marks:
information, and then it shows how to check important
fluid and lubricant
levels. There is also technical
information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its
appearance care.
Service
Your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and
wants you
to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to
your dealer for
all your service needs. You’ll get
genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported
service people.
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If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll
want to get the proper Chevrolet Service Manual. It tells
you much more about how to service your Chevrolet
than this manual can.
To order the proper service
manual, see “Service Publications”
in the Index.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
do your own service work, see “Servicing Your Air
Bag-Equipped Chevrolet”
in the Index.
You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list
the mileage and the date
of any service work you
perform. See “Maintenance Record” in the Index.
I NOTICE:
If you try to do your own service work without
knowing enough about it, your vehicle could
be
damaged.
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3.4L L32 (Code S) and 3800 L36 (Code K)
The 8th digit of your vehicl,e identification number
(VIN) shows the code letter for your engine. You will
find the
VIN at the top left of your instrument panel.
(See “Vehicle Identification Number”
in the Index.)
Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at
87 octane or
higher.
It should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in
the United States and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. These
fuels should have the proper additives,
so you should not
have to add anything to the fuel.
In the United States and Canada, it‘s easy to be sure you
get
the right kind of gasoline (unleaded). You’ll see
UNLEADED right on the pump, And only unleaded
nozzles will
fit into your vehicle‘s filler neck.
Be sure the posted octane is at least
87. If‘ the octane is
less than
87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when
you drive. If it’s bad enough, it can damage your engine.
If you’re using fuel rated at
87 octane or higher and you
still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service.
But don’t worry
if you hear a little pinging noise when
you’re accelerating or driving up
a hill. That’s normal,
and
you don’t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of
pinging. It’s the heavy, constant knock that means
you have a problem.
What about gasoline
with blending materials that
contain oxygen (oxygenates), such as
MTBE or alcohol?
MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.” Fuel that is no
more than
15% MTBE is fine for your vehicle.
Etl?mol is ethyl or grain alcohol. Properly-blended fuel
that is no more than 10%
ethuuol is fine for your
vehicle.
Metlwrnof is methyl or wood alcohol.
NOTICE:
Fuel that is more than 5% methanol is bad for
your vehicle. Don’t use it.
It can corrode metal
parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic
and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t be
covered under your warranty. And even at
5% or
less, there must be “co~oIvent~’’ and corrosion
preventers in this fuel to help avoid these
problems.
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5.7L LT1 (Code P)
The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number
(VIN) shows the code letter for your engine.
You will
find the
VIN at the top left of your instrument panel.
(See “Vehicle Identification Number” in the Index.)
Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at
91 octane or
higher.
You may use middle grade or regular unleaded
gasolines, but your vehicle may
not accelerate as well.
The gasoline you use should meet specifications ASTM
D4814 in the United States and
CGSB 3.5-92 in
Canada. These fuels should have the proper additives,
so
you should not have to add anything to the fuel.
In the United States and Canada, it’s easy to be sure you
get the right kind of gasoline (unleaded). You’ll see
UNLEADED right on the pump. And
only unleaded
nozzles will fit into your vehicle’s filler neck.
Be sure the posted octane for premium is at least
9 I (at
least
89 for middle grade and 87 for regular). If the
octane is less than
87, you may get a heavy knocking
noise when
you drive. If it’s bad enough, it can damage
your engine.
If you’re using fuel rated at
9 1 octane or higher and you
still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But don’t worry
if
you hear a little pinging noise when
you’re accelerating or driving up
a hill. That’s normal
and
you don’t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid
of pinging.
It’s the heavy, constant knock that means
you have a problem.
What about gasoline with blending materials that
contain oxygen (oxygenates), such as MTBE or alcohol?
MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.’’ Fuel that is no
more than 15% MTBE is fine for your vehicle.
Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol. Properly-blended fuel
that
is no more than 10% ethanol is fine for your
vehicle.
Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol.
I NOTICE:
Fuel that is more than 5% methanol is bad for
your vehicle. Don’t use it. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic
and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t be
covered under your warranty. And even at
5% or
less, there must be “cosolvents” and corrosion
preventers in this fuel to help avoid these
problems.
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Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will
help prevent deposits from forming
in your engine and
fuel system. That helps keep your engine in tune and
your emission control system working properly. It’s
good for your vehicle, and you’ll be doing your part for
cleaner air.
Many gasolines are now blended with oxygenates.
General Motors recommends that you use gasolines with
these blending materials, such as MTBE and ethanol. By
doing
so, you can help clean the air, especially in those
parts of the country that have high carbon monoxide
levels.
In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing
reformulated gasolines. These gasolines are specially
designed
to reduce vehicle emissions. General Motors
recommends that you use reformulated gasoline. By
doing
so, you can help clean the air, especially in those
parts
of the country that have high ozone levels.
You should ask your service station operators if their
gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates, and
if they have been reformulated to
reduce vehicle emissions.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside the
U.S. or Canada, unleaded fuel may be hard to find. Do
not use leaded gasoline. If you use even one tankful,
your emission controls won’t work well or at all. With
continuous
use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust
system can corrode, and your engine oil can deteriorate
quickly. Your vehicle’s oxygen sensor will be damaged.
All of that means costly repairs that wouldn’t be covered
by your warranty.
To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or
contact a major oil company that does business in the
country where you’ll be driving.
You can also write us at the following address for
advice. Just tell us where you’re going and give your
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation
North American Export Sales (NAES)
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7
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To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). Be careful not
to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning
the
Outside of Your Chevrolet” in the Index.
When
you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until
you hear at least three clicks.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get
the wrong type, it may not fit and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged.
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Hood Release
To open the hood, first pull the. handle inside the lower
left side
of your vehicle.
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Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the
hood release located at the center area of the hood.
Lift the hood.

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1.
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3.
4.
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6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Battery
Engine Coolant Reservoir
Engine
Oil Dipstick
Automatic Transmission Dipstick
(if equipped)
Air Cleaner
Oil
Fill Cup
Brake Fluid Reservoir
Power Steering Reservoir
Windshield Washer Reservoir
Engine Fan
Clutch Fluid Reservoir
(if equipped)
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