ESP CHEVROLET CAMARO 1997 4.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Here Are Questions Many People Ask
About Safety Belts
-- and the Answers
Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an
accident if I’m wearing a safety belt?
A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety
belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt,
even
if you’re upside down. And your chance of
being conscious during and after an accident, so
you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if
you are belted.
&: If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have to
wear safety belts?
&: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from
home, why should
I wear safety belts?
A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an
accident
-- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and
your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver
doesn’t protect
you from things beyond your
control, such as bad drivers.
Most accidents occur within
25 miles (40 km) of
home. And the greatest number of serious injuries
and deaths occur at speeds of less than
40 mph
(65 kmh).
Safety belts are for everyone.
A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will
be in most of them in the future. But they are
supplemental systems only;
so they work with
safety belts -- not instead of them. Every air bag
system ever offered for sale has required
the use of
safety belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that has air
bags,
you still have to buckle up to get the most
protection. That’s true
not only in frontal collisions,
but especially
in side and other collisions.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Door Locks
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.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the
outside, use your door key. (If your vehicle has
the Vehicle and Content Theft-DeterrentlAlarm System
and it is armed, unlocking and opening a door this way
will set off the alarm. See “Vehicle and Content
Theft-DeterrentlAlarm System” in the Index.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the right or left.
0 You may have to synchronize your transmitter to
the receiver in your vehicle. See the instructions
for synchronization.
You may have to match the transmitters to your
vehicle. See instructions.
If none of the above apply, see your Chevrolet dealer
or qualified technician for service.
Synchronization
Synchronization may be necessary due to the security
method used by the Remote Keyless Entry system. The
transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the
receiver. The receiver will not respond to a signal it has
been sent previously. This prevents anyone from recoding
and playing back the signal from the transmitter.
To
resynchronize the transmitter with the receiver:
0 While standing close to your vehicle, simultaneously
press and hold the LOCK and
UNLOCK buttons on
the transmitter for eight seconds. The door locks
should cycle and the parking lamps flash to confirm
synchronization. If this does not happen, you may
need to replace the battery in your transmitter
or
match the transmitter to your vehicle.
Transmitter Verification (If Equipped)
This feature provides feedback to the holder of the
Remote Keyless Entry transmitter that a command has
been received by the Remote Keyless Entry receiver.
The parking lamps will flash
on every lock and unlock
command and the horn will sound only if the
LOCK
button is pushed twice within five seconds. This allows
for silent operation of locking and unlocking, unless a
confirming horn chirp is desired. Other options may be
selected for this feature (see “Feature Customization” in
the Index).
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any
remaining transmitters with you when you go to your
dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle. Each vehicle can have up to four transmitters
matched
to it.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Have each transmitter you intend to match ready for the
next steps.
To match transmitters to your vehicle:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Turn the ignition to the RUN position, then to the
OFF position. This will disarm the Vehicle and
Content Theft-DeterrendAlarm System (if your
vehicle has this option).
Remove the RADIO fuse. This fuse is located in the
main fuse block, located on the left side
of your main
instrument panel. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”
in the Index.
Turn the ignition switch from the
OFF to the RUN
position three times quickly (within five seconds).
The vehicle will respond by locking the doors,
unlocking the driver’s doors and releasing the hatch.
Your transmitter is now ready
to match the vehicle.
Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons
on
the first transmitter for 15 seconds. The vehicle will
respond as in step
3.
Repeat Step 4 for the remaining transmitters.
When you have finished matching all
of your
transmitters, replace the
RADIO fuse.
Check that all transmitters work by pressing
their buttons.
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 battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the battery is 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 battery.
Use one battery, type CR2032, or a similar type.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you park your Chevrolet and open the driver’s
key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do
NOTICE: door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your
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).
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.
I I Parking at Night
On vehicles with the Vehicle and Content
Theft-DeterrenUAlarm System: The hatch switch will
not work while the system
is armed. See “Vehicle and
Content Theft-DeterrendAlarm System” in the Index.
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 leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for
joy riders or professional thieves -- so
don’t do it. Park
in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables
out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with
you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock
it up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What
if
you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
or glove box.
0 Lock the glove box.
@ Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the
door key with you.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To program features, your vehicle must be in the
programming mode. Follow these steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5,
Put your key in the ignition.
Turn the ignition to the
RUN position to disarm the
Vehicle and Content Theft-DeterrentlAlarm System.
Turn the ignition to the
OFF position.
Remove
the RADIO fuse. This fuse is in the main
fuse block, located on the left side
of your
instrument panel. When the main fuse block is open,
the RADIO fuse is located in the lower right hand
corner of the fuse panel. See “Fuses and Circuit
Breakers’’ in the Index.
Turn the ignition
to the ACC position.
You should hear a chime to verify that the system is
in programming mode, If the chime sounds once,
you will be able to program Exit Lighting, Delayed
Illumination, Last
Door Closed Locking and Lockout
Prevention only. If the chime sounds twice and your
vehicle is equipped with the Vehicle and Content
Theft-Deterrent System,
you will also be able to set
Remote Keyless Entry Verification, Arming Method,
Arming Verification, Driver’s Door Delay and Shock
Sensor Enable.
Exit Lighting and Delayed Illumination
Exit Lighting: Your interior lights will come on for up
to 25 seconds when the key is removed from the
ignition switch.
Delayed Illumination: Your interior lights will come
on
and stay on for up to 25 seconds when entering the vehicle
and for up
to five seconds when leaving your vehicle.
Your vehicle comes with both features enabled. (Mode 4)
To change the factory setting, do the following:
1. Turn the courtesy la~nps on by turning the instrument
panel brightness control knob all the way up.
2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is
set for.
3. Turn the courtesy lamp switch to OFF.
4. Turn the courtesy lamp switch from ON to OFF until
you hear the number of chimes that correspond to the
mode selection you want.
Mode 1: Both Off
Mode 2: Delayed Illumination Only
Mode 3: Exit Lighting Only
Mode 4: Both On
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Last Door Closed Locking and
Lockout Prevention
Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 2. This
means that your power door locks will not lock when
the keys are in the ignition and a door is open. To
change the factory setting, do the following:
1. Press the LOCK switch on the door.
2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of
chimes tells
you which mode your vehicle is set for.
3. Press the LOCK switch on the door until you hear
the number
of chimes that correspond to the mode
selection you want.
Mode 1: Both Off (Doors will lockhnlock when you
press the power door lock switch).
Mode 2: Lockout Prevention Only (If you leave your
keys in the ignition and get out the driver’s door,
you
won’t be able to lock the doors with the power door
lock switch).
Mode 3: Last Door Closed Locking Only (If the power
door lock switch is used to lock the vehicle while any
door is open,
you will hear three chimes. The doors will
not lock until after all doors are closed).
Remote Keyless Entry Verification
Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 5. This
means that when you use the key chain transmitter to
lockhnlock your vehicle, your parking lamps will flash
briefly upon the first push
on LOCK. Your horn will
sound briefly, your parking lamps will flash briefly upon
the second push
on LOCK and your parking lamps will
flash briefly upon
any push on UNLOCK. To change the
factory setting, do the following:
1. Press the UNLOCK switch on the Remote Keyless
Entry transmitter.
2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of
chimes tells
you which mode your vehicle is set for.
3. Press the UNLOCK switch on the Remote Keyless
Entry transmitter until
you hear the number of chimes
that correspond to the mode selection
you want.
Mode 1: All Off (The headlamps will not flash and the
horn will not sound to provide
you feedback that a
lockhnlock command has been received by the Remote
Keyless Entry transmitter).
Mode 4: Both On (This combines Mode 2 and 3).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Mode 2: Horn and Lamps/Lamps (Your horn will sound
briefly and your parlung lamps will flash when you
press LOCK
on the key chain transmitter. Only your
parking lamps will flash when you press UNLOCK).
Mode 3: Horn and Lamps (Your horn will sound briefly
and your parking lamps will flash every time you push
LOCK and UNLOCK).
Mode 4: Lamps (Your parking lamps will flash every
time you push LOCK and UNLOCK).
Mode 5: Lamps/Horn and LampsLamps (Your lamps
will flash upon the first push
on LOCK, your lamps
will flash and your horn will sound upon the second
push on LOCK and your lamps will flash upon any push
on UNLOCK).
Theft-Deterrent Arming Method
Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 3. This
means that both your Remote Keyless Entry transmitter
and the power door lock switch will actively arm
the
system. To change the factory setting, do the following:
1. Press the UNLOCK switch on the door.
2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of
chimes tells
you which mode your vehicle is set for.
3. Press the UNLOCK switch on the door until you
hear the number of chimes that correspond to the
mode selection you want.
Mode 1: Alarm System Off (The system will not arm).
Mode 2: Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Lock
(When
you lock your doors using the Key Chain
Transmitter, the system will arm itself).
Mode 3: Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter/Power
Door Lock Switch (If
you use either the Remote Keyless
Entry transmitter or the power door lock switch
to lock
the doors, the system will arm itself).
Mode 4: Passive arming and Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter/Power Door Lock Switch Arming (The
system will arm itself after all doors are closed, plus
arming per mode
3).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Theft-Deterrent Arming Verification
Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 3.
This means that if you arm the system using the key
chain transmitter, your parking lamps will flash and your
horn will chirp twice to verify that the system is armed.
If it only chirps once, the hatch is open or unlatched. If
you arm the system using either the power door lock
switch or by passive arming, only the parking lamps will
flash for verification. To change the factory setting, do
the following:
1. Press the LOCK switch on the Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter.
2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of
chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is
set for.
3. Press the LOCK switch on the transmitter until you
hear the number of chimes that correspond to the
mode selection you want.
Mode 1: All Off (No horn chirps or parking lamp flash).
Mode 2: Horn and Lamps (Your parking lamps will
flash and your horn will chirp twice
to verify the system
is armed using any arming method).
Mode 3: Horn and LampsLamps (If you use the
transmitter to arm the system, your parking lamps will
flash and your horn will chirp twice to verify that the
system is armed. If you use either the power door lock
switch
or passive arming, only your lamps will flash
for verification).
Mode 4: Lamps (When your vehicle arms, only your
parking lamps will flash for verification).
Driver’s Door Alarm Delay and Shock
Sensor Enable
Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 4. This
means that if you open the driver’s door using your key,
the alarm will not sound for eight seconds. Also the shock
sensor, able
to detect sharp blows to your vehicle is active.
To change the factory setting, do the following:
1. Turn the parking lamps on and off.
2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of
chimes tells you which mode your vehicle
is set for.
3. Turn the parking lamps on and off until you hear the
number of chimes that correspond to the mode
selection you want.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Lamps
I\
The main lamp control is a knob that works these lamps:
0 Headlamps
Taillamps
0 Parking Lamps
License Lamps
Sidemarker Lamps
0 Instrument Panel Lights
-‘a- # , Turn the knob to this position to turn on your
headlamps and other operating lamps.
~00~ Turn the knob to this position to turn on your
parking lamps without your headlamps.
Turn the knob to
0 to turn off the lamps.
Headlamps On Reminder
If you turn the ignition to the OFF position and leave the
lamps
on, you will hear a chime, lasting up to five
seconds. If the lamps are still on when
you open the
driver’s door, the chime will sound again.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others
to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel automatically
turns the headlamps on,
so be sure it isn’t covered.
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