key CHEVROLET CAMARO 1996 4.G Owner's Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,
ice or sand without damaging
your transmission, see
“Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow in the Index.
NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine
doesn’t 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.
E!!!! CAUTION:
Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while
your engine
is “racing” (running at high speed)
is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the
brake pedal, your vehicle could move very
rapidly. You could lose control and hit people
or objects. Don’t shift out of PARK
(P) or
NEUTRAL
(N) while your engine is racing.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic
Transmission
Models Only)
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I A CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever
is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be
sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on
fairly level ground, use
the steps that follow. If you’re
pulling
a trailer, see “Towing a lkailer” in the Index. I. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and
set the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position by
holding
in the button on the lever and push the lever
all the way toward the front of your vehicle.
3. Move the ignition key to the LOCK position.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the key in your hand, your
vehicle is in PARK
(P).
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Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission)
Your Chevrolet has a brake-transmission shift interlock.
You have to fully apply your regular brake before you
can shift from PARK
(P) when the ignition is in the
I RUN position. See “Automatic Transmission Operation”
in the Index.
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 release the shift lever button as you
maintain brake application. Then press the
shift lever
button and move the shift lever into the gear
you wish.
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t
shift out of PARK
(P), try this:
1. Turn the key to the
OFF position.
2. Apply and hold the brake.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the engine and then shift to the drive gear
you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
Parking Over Things That Burn
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves,
dry grass or other things that
can burn.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Courtesy Lamps
When any door is opened, several interior lamps go on.
These lamps are courtesy lamps. They make it easier for
you to enter and leave your vehicle.
Courtesy lamps include the dome lamp and other lamps
throughout the interior of your vehicle.
To prevent battery rundown, your interior lamps will be
disabled about
10 minutes after the ignition is turned to
the OFF position. The
10 minute timer will be restarted
if you do any
of the following:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Open either door.
3. Press any button on your Remote Lock
Control transmitter.
4. Turn the interior lamp switch from OFF to ON.
5. Open the hatch.
Delayed Illumination (Option)
With delayed illumination, when you open a door, your
courtesy lamps will come on and stay
on for 25 seconds
after the doors are closed. The
25 seconds is shortened if
the ignition is turned to the RUN position or if the
power locks are activated.
To turn this feature on or off,
see “Feature Customization” in the Index.
Exit Lighting (Option)
With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when
you remove the key from the ignition
to help you see
while exiting the vehicle. To turn this feature on or off,
see “Feature Customization”
in the Index.
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Your inside rearview mirror includes two map lamps.
Each lamp has its own switch. Use the switch closest to
the lamp to turn it on. The lamps will also go
on when a
door
is opened.
Courtesy lamps include the dome lamp and other lamps
throughout the interior
of your vehicle.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain features
of your vehicle to continue to work up to 10 minutes
after the ignition key is turned to the
OFF position.
Your electric mirrors, power windows, and audio system
will work when the ignition key
is in the RUN or ACC
positions. Once the key is turned from
RUN to OFF,
these features will continue to work for up to 10 minutes
or until either door is opened.
Your power door unlock and remote hatch release
features will work when the ignition key
is in the RUN
or ACC positions or if either door is open. Once the key
is turned
to OFF, these features will continue to work for
up to
10 minutes. If either door is open and the ignition
key is
OFF, these features will continue to work until
both doors have been closed for about
30 seconds or
until the theft-deterrent system arms. At that time, both
the power door unlock and remote hatch release features will be disabled
to enhance the security of the vehicle.
The power door lock function will work at all times
except during Lockout Prevention (if this feature is
enabled). See “Lockout Prevention” in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Storage Compartments Cassette and Compact Disc Storage
Glove Box
To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use your door
key to lock and unlock it. The glove
box has a light inside.
Front Console
You have a storage area for cassette tapes.
If you have a compact disc player,
you will have a
storage area for compact discs
in your console.
To use the storage area, pull up
on the front end of the
console. There
is a cupholder and lamp in the console.
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Your Chevrolet's floor mats are custom-fitted to the foot
wells. Be sure the driver's
floor mat is in place. If it isn't,
it could interfere with the accelerator
or brake pedals.
Twin Lift-off Roof Panels (Option)
If you have this option, you can remove one or both
lift-off roof panels.
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Don't try to remove the T-top panels while the
vehicle
is moving. Trying to remove a T-top panel
while the vehicle is moving could cause an
accident. The panel could fall into the vehicle and
cause you to lose control, or
it could fly off and
strike another vehicle.
You or others could be
injured. Remove a T-top panel only when the
vehicle
is parked.

The door key unlocks the panels. Turn the key to the left
to unlock the panel.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Open the close-out panel completely. Place the panel in
the correct slot (driver’s or passenger’s) in the rear area
of your vehicle. Make sure the handle is open and facing
you when you put
it in the storage slot. Push the
handle closed to secure the panel in the slot.
To
lock each panel in the storage area, use your door key.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine UP TOP
DOWN
5. Push and hold UP or A on the convertible top switch. 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.
If your vehicle suffers a power loss, such as a dead
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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one
of your vehicle’s functions. As you
will
see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when you start the
engine just
to let you know they’re working. If you are
familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed
when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together
to let you know when
there’s a problem with your vehicle.
When
one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when
you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be
a problem, check the section that tells you
what
to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice.
Waiting
to do repairs can be costly -- and even
dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They’re a big help.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a tone will
come
on for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is
already buckled.
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The safety belt light will
also come on and stay
on until the driver’s belt
is buckled.
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