CHEVROLET CAMARO 1996 4.G Workshop Manual

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Never do this.
Here a child is sitting in
a seat that has a
lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind
the child.
If the child wears the belt in this way, in
a crash the child might slide under the belt. The
belt’s force would then be applied right on the
child’s abdomen. That could
cause serious or
fatal injuries.
Wherever the child
sits, the lap portion of the belt
should
be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching
the child’s thighs.
This applies belt force to the child’s
pelvic bones
in a crash.
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If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you
should use it.
But
if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your
dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go
in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear,
so the
extender will be long enough for you. The extender will
be just for
you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that
you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it
. only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it
to the regular safety belt.
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light
and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and
anchorages are working properly. Look for any other
loose or damaged safety belt system parts.
If you see
anything that might keep a safety belt system from
doing its
job, have it repaired.
Torn or frayed safety belts may
not protect you in a
crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is
torn or frayed, get a new one right away.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts?
Aftcr
a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
Bul if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn
during a more severe crash, then you need new belts.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision
danartge also may mean you will need to have safety belt
or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs
may
be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being used at
the time of the collision.
If an air bag inflates, you’ll need to replace air bag
system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier in
this cection.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and
optional features on your Chevrolet, and information on
starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the
instrument panel and the warning systems that tell
you if
everything
is working properly -- and what to do if you
have a problem.
K-ys
Leaving young children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.
A child or others could be badly injured or
even killed.
They could operate power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't
leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
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The ignition keys don’t have plugs. Instead, they have
ignition only. bar-coded
key tags. These tags may be removed by
your dealer or even before the vehicle
is delivered to
k your dealer.
If you need a new ignition key, go to your Chevrolet
dealer, who can obtain the correct key code. In an
emergency, call Chevrolet Roadside Assistance at
1
-800-CHEV-USA.
The door keys are for the
doors and all other locks.
When a new Camaro is
delivered, the dealer
removes the plugs from the
keys, and gives them
to the
first owner.
Each
plug has a code on it that tells your dealer or a
qualified locksmith how to make extra door keys. Keep
the plugs in
a safe place. If you lose your door keys,
you’ll be able
to have new ones made using these plugs.
NOTICE:
Your Chevrolet has a number of features that
can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot
of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever
lock your keys inside. You may even have to
damage your vehicle to get in.
So be sure you
have extra keys.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Toor Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
A CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers
-- especially children -- can easily
open the doors and fall out. When a door is
locked, the inside handle won’t open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked
door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
This may not be
so obvious: You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash
if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety belts
properly, lock your doors, and you will be far
better off whenever you drive your vehicle.
From the outside use your door key. (If your vehicle has
the Vehicle and Content Theft-Deterrent/Alarm System
and it
is armed, unlocking and opening a door this way
will set off the alarm. See “Vehicle and Content
Theft-DeterrenUAlarm System’’ in the Index.)
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on the door backward.
To unlock the door, move the lock control on the
door forward.
Power Door Locks (Option)
Push the power door lock switch to lock or unlock both
doors at once. Note: Operating the power locks may
affect the Vehicle and Content Theft-DeterrenVAlann
System (if you have this option). See “Vehicle and
Content Theft-Deterrent /Alarm System” in the Index.
The lock switch works at all times, except during
“Lockout Prevention” (if that feature is programmed),
The unlock switch only works in
RUN, ACC and RAP.
(See “Retained Accessory Power” in the Index.)

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If you have power door locks, you can program a last
door closed locking feature for your vehicle. This feature
allows for
a delayed locking of the doors so that you or
your passengers may exit the vehicle after you’ve pressed
the power door lock switch and still have the doors
locked once everyone has gotten out of the vehicle.
When the power door lock switch is pressed, a chime
will sound three times, indicating that last door closed
locking has been activated. Pressing the LOCK switch
again will lock the doors immediately. Pressing the
UNLOCK switch will cancel a previously requested last
door closed locking.
This feature is shipped from the factory
in the off
position.
To turn this feature on, see “Feature
Customization” in the Index.
Lockout Prevention (Option)
To protect you from locking your keys in the vehicle,
this feature stops the power door locks from locking
when the keys are in the ignition and a door is open.
If the power
lock switch is pressed when a door is open,
a chime will sound five times as a reminder
to take the
keys out of
the ignition before locking the door. This
feature is shipped from the factory in the on position.
If you would like to turn this feature off, see “Feature
Customization”
in the Index.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your
door and
set the locks from inside. Then get out and
close the door.
Remote Lock Control (Option)
If your Chevrolet has this option, you can lock and
unlock your
doors or unlock your trunk from up to
30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter
supplied with your vehicle.