transmission CHEVROLET CAMARO 1995 4.G Owners Manual

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In 1932 Chevrolet introduced the
Synchro-Mesh transmission and
offered a host
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accessories-including such
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The legacy of America's favorite
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in 1953, when 319
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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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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 PARK
(P) or
NEUTRAL (N) 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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Theft
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.
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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 -- fast or slow
-- for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don’t
make full-throttle starts.
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
Avoid making hard stops for the first
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time you get new brake linings. With
the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn
the switch to five positions:
ACC
(A): Position in which you can operate your
electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch
as you
turn the top of it toward you.
LOCK (B): The only position in which you can remove
the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and
automatic transmission.
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switch can’t be turned to
LOCK unless the shift lever is
in the PARK (P) 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.
Key Release Button: If you have a manual
transmission, your ignition lock has a key release button.
You must press the button before you can take your key
out
of the ignition lock.
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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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After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away
from moving engine parts.
If you don’t, it could
be damaged.
Automatic Transmission
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil
you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list
everything here, we ask that you contact your Chevrolet
dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle.
The dealer can give you the best advice for that
particular area.
There
are several different positions for your shift lever.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best
position to use when you start your engine because your
vehicle can’t move easily. Ensure the
shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before
starting the engine.
Your Chevrolet has a
brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully
apply your regular brakes before you can shift
from
PARK (P) when the ignition key is in the RUN position.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever
- push the shift lever all the way into
PARK
(P) and also release the shift lever button on floor
shift console models as you maintain brake application.
Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish.
(Press
the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on
floor shift console models.) See “Shifting Out
of
PARK (P)” in this section.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is
moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift to REVERSE
(R) only after
your vehicle is
stopped.
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or sand without damaging your transmission, see “Stuck:
In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow, If You’re” in the Index.
NOTICE:
NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the
connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already
moving, use NEUTRAL
(N) only. Also, use
NEUTRAL
(N) when your vehicle is being towed.
Damage to your transmission caused by shifting
engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.
Automatic Overdrive
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This position is for normal driving. If you need more
power
for passing, and you’re:
- Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your
- Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the
accelerator pedal about halfway down.
accelerator all the way down.
You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more
power.
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