warning CHEVROLET CAMARO 1996 4.G Owner's Guide

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Standard Differential
Use Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271) or
SAE 80W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant.
Limited-Slip Differential
To add lubricant when the level is low, use Axle
Lubricant (GM
Part No. 12345977). To completely refill
after draining, add 2 ounces (59
ml) of Limited-Slip
Differential Lubricant Additive (GM
Part No. 1052358).
Then fill to the bottom
of the filler plug hole with Axle
Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345977).
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new
DEX-COOL
TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine
coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your
vehicle for
5 years or 100,000 miles (166 000 km),
whichever occurs first.
The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating
or if you need to add coolant to your
radiator, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
A 50/50 mixture of water and the proper coolant for
your Chevrolet will:
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
0 Give boiling protection up to 265 “F (1 29°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as they should.
NOTICE:
When adding coolant it is important that you use
DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free)
coolant meeting
GM Specification 6277M.
If silicated coolant is added to the system,
premature engine, heater core
or radiator
corrosion may result.
In addition, the engine
coolant
will require change sooner -- at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs first.
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Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled) and one-half
DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored,
silicate-free) antifreeze that meets
GM Specification
6277M, which won’t damage aluminum parts. Use
GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) (GM Part
No. 3634621) with any complete coolant change. If you
use this mixture, you don’t need to add anything else.
Adding only plain water to your cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other
liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mix will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning
system is set for the proper coolant mix. With
plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could
get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat
warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or
others could be burned. Use a
50/50 mix of clean
water and
DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored,
silicate-free) antifreeze.
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NOTICE:
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If you use an improper coolant mix, your
engine could overheat and be badly damaged.
The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
Too much water in the mix can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and
other parts.
If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,
have your dealer check your cooling system.
NOTICE:
If you use the proper coolant, you don’t have to
add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to
improve the system. These can be harmful.
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NOTICE:
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Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
brake system parts. For example, just a few
drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine
oil, in your brake system can damage brake
system parts
so badly that they’ll have to be
replaced. Don’t let someone put in the
wrong kind
of fluid.
If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid
on your vehicle.
If you do, wash it off
immediately. See “Appearance Care” in
the Index.
Unless you have the four-wheel disc brake option, your
Chevrolet has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make
a
high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn
and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or
be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when
you are pushing
o he brake pedal firmly).
The brake wear warning sound means that
sooner or later your brakes won’t work well.
That could lead to an accident. When you hear
the brake wear warning sound, have your
vehicle serviced.
I NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
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The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and
C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement
as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based
on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature -- A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades
B and A represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade- for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately
or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels
aligned again. However, if
you notice unusual tire
wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the
alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your
vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road,
your wheels may need to be rebalanced.
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Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are toxic. Others can burst into flame if
you strike a
match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some
are dangerous
if you breathe their fumes in a closed
space. When you use anything from
a container to clean
your Chevrolet, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s
warnings and instructions. And always open your doors
or windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
Never use these to clean your vehicle:
Gasoline
Benzene
0 Naphtha
Carbon Tetrachloride
Acetone
Paint Thinner
0 Turpentine
Lacquer Thinner
Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous
-- some more than
others
-- and they can all damage your vehicle, too. Don’t
use any
of these unless this manual says you can.
In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:
Alcohol
Laundry Soap
Bleach
0 Reducing Agents
Cleaning the Inside of Your Chevrolet
Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose
dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth.
Your Chevrolet dealer has two
GM cleaners, a
solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered
cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very
well.
Do not use them on vinyl or leather.
Here are some cleaning tips:
0 Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
0 Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set.
0 Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area
0 Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area
often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn.
only.
If you use them, don’t saturate the stained area.
If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire
area immediately or it will set.
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Accessory Plug ............................... 2-60
AirBag
....................................... 1-19
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-23
Howitworks
................................ 1-21
Location
............................... 1.21. 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1.21. 2.77
Servicing
................................... 1-25
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-23
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-24
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-23
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-17
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-2
Air Control. Climate Control System
................. 3-2
Alarmsystem
.................................. 2-13
AlarmPanicMode
............................... 2-7
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-53
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-62
Antenna Mast Care
............................. 3-21
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-26
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.79. 4.6
Brakes
....................................... 4-6
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3- 17
Appearancecare
............................... 6-56
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-64
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-59
ASR Control Off Button
............................. 4-9
Control System
................................ 4-8
System Warning Light
..................... 2.80. 4.9
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-20
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-6
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-30
Automatic Transmission
.................... 2.24. 2.28
BTSICheck
................................. 7-41
Check
...................................... 7-40
Fluid
....................................... 6-19
Operation
................................... 2-28
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-42
Shifting
...................................... 2-28
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-24
Axle. Limited-Slip Rear
......................... 2-36
Axle. Rear
.................................... 6-25
Battery ...................................... 6-37
Jump Starting
................................. 5-2
Replacement. Remote Lock Control
............... 2-9
Warnings
................................ 5.2. 5.4
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-7
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-7
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.................................. 6-36
Fluid
....................................... 6-33
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-33
Parking
..................................... 2-36
PedalTravel
................................. 6-36
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-36
System Warning Light
......................... 2-79
Trailer
...................................... 4-35
Transmission Shift Interlock
.................... 2-40
Wear
....................................... 6-35
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Braking
........................................ 4- 5
Braking
in Emergencies .......................... 4- 10
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2-22
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-52
BTSI
......................................... 2-40
BTSICheck
................................... 7-41
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-37
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-6
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.41.4.28. 4.35
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-39
Capacities
and Specifications
...................... 6-73
Cassette Storage
................................ 2-57
Cassette Tape Player
........................ 3.7. 3. 12
Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-20
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature
................. 3- 17
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-43
Certification Label
.............................. 4-30
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-35 Chains. Tire
................................... 6-55
Changing
a Flat Tire ............................. 5-27
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-87
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-41
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-63
Securing
in a Rear Seat Position ................. 1-34
Child Restraints
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-36
TopStrap
................................... 1-33
WheretoPut
................................ 1-32
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-59
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-67
Cleaner.Air
................................... 6-17
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-62
ConvertibleTop
............................... 6-62
Fabric
...................................... 6-57
Glass
....................................... 6-59
Inside
of Your Chevrolet ....................... 6-56
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-59
Leather
..................................... 6-59
Outside
of Your Chevrolet ...................... 6-61
Removable Roof Panel
......................... 6-60
Stains
...................................... 6-58
Tires
....................................... 6-62
Wheels
..................................... 6-62
Special Problems
............................. 6-58
Vinyl ....................................... 6-58
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-60
Climate Control System
........................... 3-1
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-6
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Coolant
..................................... 6-26
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-27
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-39
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-8 1
Exhaust ..................................... 2-41
Fuse Blocks
................................. 6-70
Identification
................................ 6-65
Oil Level Check
.............................. 7-39
Running While Parked
......................... 2-41
Starting Your
...................... 2-24.2-25. 2-26
Engineoil
.................................... 6-10
Adding ..................................... 6-12
Additives
................................... 6-15
Checking
................................... 6-11
Used
....................................... 6-15
Whentochange .............................. 6-15
Ethanol ........................................ 6-4
Overheating
................................. 5- 14
Specifications
................................ 6-73
Pressure Gage
................................ 2-85
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-41
Exit Lighting
............................. 2-18. 2-53
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-42
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-57
Fabric Protection ............................... 6-57
Fan Control. Climate Control System ................ 3- 1
Feature Customization ........................... 2- 17
Driver’s Door Alarm Delay/Shock Sensor Enable ... 2-21
Exit Lighting/Delayed Illumination
............... 2- 18 Last Door Closed
LockingLockout Prevention
..... 2- 18
Remote Lock Control Verification
................ 2-19
Theft-Deterrent Arming Method
................. 2-20
Theft-Deterrent Arming Verification
.............. 2-20
Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission .............. 2.32. 2.33
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-5
Filter. Air ..................................... 6-17
Filter. Engine Oil
............................... 6-15
Finish Care
.................................... 6-61
Finish Damage
................................. 6-63
First Gear. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-31
First Gear. Manual Transmission
............... 2-3 1. 2-32
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-27
Floor Mats
.................................... 2-61
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-44
FogLamps
.................................... 2-51
Folding Rear Seatback
............................ 1-6
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-4
Fourth Gear. Manual Transmission ............ 2-32. 2-33
Four-Way Manual Seat
........................... 1-2
French Language Manual
........................... ii
FrontConsole .................................. 2-57
FrontTowing
.................................. 5-10
Front Turn Signal Bulb Replacement
................ 6-43
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Gage ....................................... 2-87
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-67
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.................... 2-8 1
Engine Oil Pressure ........................... 2-85
Fuel ....................................... 2-87
Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-28
Gear Positions. Manual Transmission
............... 2-3 1
GloveBox .................................... 2-57
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-30
Guide
en FranCais 11
GAWR ....................................... 4-30
.. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-30
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-37
Hatch Release
.................................. 2- 10
Hatch Release. Remote .......................... 2- 1 1
Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-1
Head Restraints ................................. 1-4
Headlamps
.................................... 2-50
Aiming
..................................... 6-40
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-37
HighLow Beam Changer
...................... 2-44
OnReminder
................................ 2-50
Wiring
..................................... 6-66
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance .............. 8-3
Heating
........................................ 3-3
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-44
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-23
Hitches, Trailer
................................. 4-35
Hood Checking
Things Under ......................... 6-6
Release ...................................... 6- 7
Horn ......................................... 2-42
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-25
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
................... 7-40
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-19
Ignition Positions .............................. 2.22
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-48
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-55
Inspections Brakesystem
................................ 7-43
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-43
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-43
RearAxle
................................... 7-43
Steering
.................................... 7-43
Suspension
.................................. 7-43
Throttle Linkage
............................ 7-43
Brightness Control
............................ 2-52
Cleaning
.................................... 6-59
Cluster
..................................... 2-74
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-52
Jack. Tire .................................... 5-27
Jump Starting ................................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-40
Key Release Button
............................. 2-23
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Instrument
Panel

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................................. 4-30
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-65
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-29
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-65
Lamps
........................................ 2-50
Interior
..................................... 2-52
OnReminder
................................ 2-50
Last Door Closed Locking Feature
............. 2.5. 2. 18
Latches. Front Seatback
........................... 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ....... 2-39
Lighter
....................................... 2-59
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.21. 2.77
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.79. 4.6
ASR System Warning
..................... 2.80. 4.8
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-78
CheckGages
................................ 2-87
Interior
..................................... 2-52
LowCoolant
................................. 2-82
LowOil
.................................... 2-86
Low Traction
............................ 2-81. 4-8
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-7. 2-76
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-83
Limited-Slip Differential, Rear Axle
................ 6-26
Loading Your
Vehicle ........................... 4-29
Lockout Prevention
.............................. 2-5
Cylinders
................................... 7-40
Door
........................................ 2-3
Courtesy
.................................... 2-53
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-5
Locks
......................................... 2-3
Key Lock Cylinder Service ..................... 7-40
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-42
Low Coolant Light
.............................. 2-82
LowOilLight
................................. 2-86
Low Traction Light
......................... 2.81. 4.8
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-44
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-40
Main Fuse Block
.............................. 6-67
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
............ 6-75
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-46
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Tripmighway Intervals ................ 7-5. 7-28
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-39
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-43
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-44
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-3
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-4
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-4
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-39
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-83
ManualFrontSeat
............................... 1-1
Manual Mirror ................................. 2-55
Manual Remote Control Mirror
.................... 2-55
Manual Transmission
....................... 2-24. 2-31
Check
...................................... 7-40
Fluid
....................................... 6-24
Shifting
..................................... 2-31
Starting Your Ennine
.......................... 2-24
Long
Tripmighway Definition
................... 7-5
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-63