battery CHEVROLET CAMARO 1995 4.G Owners Manual

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These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used
on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
Q
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD
BATTERY
CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,111,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
FASTEN SEAT 4
BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
These symbols
have to do with
your lights:
SIGNALS e
TURN
PARKING
PC
LAMPS
WARNING
A
HAZARD
FLASHER
These symbols are on
some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD WIPER w
WINDsHIELDw DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING FAN
HIGH BEAM =
FOG LAMPS $0
These symbols
are used
on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT Fe
TEMP --
ENGINE
CHARGING
I-1
BATTERY SYSTEM
RADIATOR
a
COOLANT FUEL
ENGINE OIL
w,
PRESSURE
TEMP OIL
pk,
ANTILOCK (@)
BRAKE
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE -%-
RADIO >
VOLUME
CONDITIONING RELEASE
e
TRUNK
LIGHTER
m
SPEAKER
b
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Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions on battery
replacement.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. This product has a maximum range.
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
PARK (P) 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
lamps
will come on for about two seconds when you
lock the doors.
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2. Insert one end of a fused jumper into terminal 8.
, Terminal 8 is the top terminal on the far right. ,> ,_ .
3. Insert the other end of the fused jumper into terminal
4. Terminal 4 is the fourth terminal from the left in
the top row.
You have grounded the program input line. You
should hear the door locks lock and unlock within
one to three seconds.
When matching transmitters, the first transmitter
code matched will be stored in both memories until a second
transmitter is matched.
This means that the
second transmitter will not work until it is matched
in step
5.
4. Press any button on the first transmitter. The door
locks should lock and unlock.
5. Press any button on the second transmitter. The door
locks should lock and unlock.
6. Remove the fused jumper from the
DLC. The system
7. Check that all the buttons on both transmitters work
will not work unless the
jumper is removed.
correctly.
If the transmitters don’t work,
or if you’d rather not
match the transmitters yourself, see your Chevrolet
dealer.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain
transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter
won’t work at the normal range
in any location. If you
have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter
works, it’s probably time to change the batteries.
Use two batteries, type
DL20 16, or a similar type.

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Automatic transmission:
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a
safety feature.
To restart when you’re already moving,
use NEUTRAL
(N) only.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Chevrolet
is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
Manual transmission:
The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL (N). Hold the
clutch pedal to
the floor and start the engine. Your
vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way
down
-- that’s a safety feature.
To start your V6 engine:
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go
of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be
drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can
damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in
START for about three to five seconds at
a time until
your engine starts. Wait about
15 seconds between
each try to help avoid draining your battery.
3. If your engine won’t start (or starts but then stops), it
could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing
your accelerator pedal all the way
to the floor and
holding
it there as you hold the key in START for
about three seconds.
If the car starts briefly but then
stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the
pedal
down for five or six seconds. This clears the
extra gasoline
from the engine. After waiting about 15
seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure.

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Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle.
If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way
the fuel injection system operates. Before adding
electrical equipment, check with your dealer.
If
you don’t, your engine might not perform
properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part of this manual that tells how to do
it
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Car” in the Index.
To start your 5.7 Liter LT1 engine:
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go
of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be
drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can
damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start within 10 seconds, push the
accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor, while you
hold the ignition key in
START. When the engine
starts, let
go of the key and let up on the accelerator
pedal. Wait about 15 seconds between each
try to
help avoid draining your battery.
When starting your engine in very
cold weather (below
0°F or -18”C), do this:
1. With your foot
off the accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition key to
START and hold it there. When the
engine starts, let
go of the key. Use the accelerator
pedal
to maintain engine speed, if you have to, until
your engine has run for a while.
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This plug is located inside the front section ahead of the
shift lever of
the console. The plug can be used to
connect electrical equipment such
as a cellular phone or
CB radio. Be sure to follow the installation instructions
included with the equipment.
The plug has three separate wires:
The orange wire connects to the battery.
The pink wire connects to the ignition. Power is only
The black wire connects to the ground.
available
in
RUN.
NOTICE:
When using the accessory plug:
The maximum load of any electrical
Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment
equipment should not exceed
3 amps.
when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment
on
for extended periods can drain your battery.
We recommend that you see a qualified technician or
your dealer for the proper installation of your equipment.
Cassette Storage
You have a storage area for cassette tapes located
beneath the audio system.

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You can read battery voltage on your voltmeter. If it
reads less than
11 volts or more than 16 volts while your
engine is running, and
it stays there, you may have a
problem with the electrical charging system. Have it
checked right away. Driving with the voltmeter reading
in a warning zone could drain your battery.
If you idle your engine for a while, the voltmeter
reading might move into the yellow zone.
If the reading
stays in the yellow zone while you are driving, you may
have a problem with the electrical charging system.
Have it checked. While the voltmeter reads in the yellow
zone, your battery may
not be able to power certain
electrical accessories, like ABS.
(If this happens, your
ABS INOP light will come on. See “Anti-Lock Brake
System Warning Light” in this section.)
If you must drive a short distance with the voltmeter
reading in a warning zone, turn
off all your accessories,
including your air conditioning system and audio
systems.
Check Gages Light
CHECK GAGES
This red warning 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.
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battery, you can still raise
the top manually by rotating
the valve in the left side
of the trunk.
Open the trunk and find the tab along the left side trim
panel. Lift up the tab and
turn the valve clockwise to
release the hydraulic pressure. Turn the ignition key to
the LOCK position. You can now raise or lower your top
manually. Be sure to close the valve after installing your
top
so you can raise or lower it electronically later.
6. Pull down on the latches and align hooks with holes.
Push forward on the larger part
of the latch until it
clicks.
Do not force the latch. If it is hard to lock, the
top
is not properly aligned.
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The instructions below tell you how to enter a security
code into the system. If your vehicle loses battery power
for any reason, you must enter the security code again
before the system will turn on.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Write down any six-digit number and keep it in a
safe place.
Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or RUN
position.
Turn the audio system
off.
Press and hold pushbuttons 1 and 4 together until
You are now ready
to enter your security code. Don’t
wait more than
15 seconds between steps.
Press
SET and “000” will appear on the display.
Press
SCAN and hold it until the first digit of the
code appears.
Press SEEK
4 or SEEK b and hold until the second
and third digits
of your code appears. Release the
button.
‘&---” shows on the display.
8. Press the lower knob and “OOO” will appear. Now you
are ready to enter
the last three digits of your code.
9. Press SCAN and hold until the fourth digit of your
10. Press SEEK 4 or b and hold until the fifth and sixth
code appears.
Release the button.
digits of your code appears. Release the button.
seconds, and then
“000” will appear.
11.
Press
the lower knob. rEP will appear for five
12. For verification, repeat steps 6 through 11. If “SEC”
appears, your audio system is secured. If
“---” shows
on the display, your system is not secured. You must
restart
the entire procedure again from step 4.
Shutting Off the Theft-Deterrent Feature
If your audio system is secured (SEC shows on display)
and you wish to disable
it, enter your security code as
follows, pausing
no more than 15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition on. Make sure the audio system is
2. Press pushbuttons 1 and 4 together until SEC shows
off. The time
will show
on the display.
on the display.
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stopped by the snow. Put
on extra clothing or wrap a
blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra
clothing,
make body insulators from newspapers, burlap
bags, rags, floor mats
-- anything you can wrap around
yourself
or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
You can
run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.
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 headlamps. 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
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