heating CHEVROLET CAMARO 1997 4.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Section 5 Problems on the Road
Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.
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5-3
5-8
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Jump Starting
Towing Your Vehicle
Engine Overheating 5-28
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5 -40
5-4 1
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
Compact Spare Tire
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice or Snow
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 'Engine Overheating
You will find a coolant temperature gage on your
Chevrolet's instrument panel. You may also find a LOW
COOLANT warning light on your Chevrolet's
instrument panel.
(V8 Engine Only)
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
t A
/! CAUTION:
Steam from an overheated engine can burn
badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away
from the engine
if you see or hear steam coming
from it. Just turn
it off and get everyone away
from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until
there
is no sign of steam or coolant before you
open the hood.
If you keep driving when your engine is
overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or
others could be badly burned. Stop your engine
if
it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the
engine is cool.
I NOTICE:
~~ ~
If your engine catches fire because you keep
driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be
badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be
covered
by your warranty.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When it is cool, remove the coolant recovery tank cap
and look at the dipstick.
The coolant level should be
at FULL COLD.
If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses,
heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere
else in
the cooling system.
Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine
parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them.
If you
do, you can be burned.
Don’t run the engine if there
is a leak. If you run
the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could
cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle.
NOTICE:
Engine damage from running your engine
without coolant isn’t covered
by your warranty.
If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to
see if the electric engine fan is running. If the engine is
overheating, the fan should be running. If it isn’t, your
vehicle needs service.
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The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed
to remain
in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles
(240 000 km) whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX-COOL’ extended life coolant.
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.
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A 50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@
coolant will:
0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
0 Give boiling protection up to 265 “F (1 29°C).
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0 Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
NOTICE:
When adding coolant, it is important that you use
only
DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant.
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Checking Coolant
5.7L Engine Only
When your engine is cold, check the dipstick on the cap
of the coolant recovery tank. The coolant level should
be at
COLD, or a little higher. When your engine is
warm, the level on the dipstick should be up to HOT,
or a little higher.
If this light comes on, it
means you’re low on
engine coolant.
Adding Coolant to the Recovery Tank
If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL’
coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but only
when your engine is cool.
If the tank is very low or
empty, also add coolant to the radiator. See “Engine
Overheating” in the Index for information.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION:
Turning the radiator pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam
and scalding liquids
to blow out and burn you
badly. Never turn the pressure cap
-- even a
little -- when the engine and radiator are hot.
Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank, but be careful
not to spill it.
'
A CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and
it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine.
Radiator Pressure Cap (All Engines)
NOTICE:
Your radiator cap is an 18 psi (124 kPa)
~ pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to
~ prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage
from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap
line up with the overflow tube on the radiator
filler neck.
When you replace your radiator pressure cap, an AC@
cap
is recommended.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat
in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches a preset temperature.
When you replace your thermostat, an AC@ thermostat
is recommended.
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the heel end of the wiper blade assembly, notched
end of blade element last, slide the blade element
into the blade claw sets. The plastic retainer caps
will be forced
off as the element is fully inserted.
Make sure that all the claw sets are properly engaged
in the slots of the blade element.
4. Install the wiper blade assembly on the wiper arm.
For information on wiper blade replacement length and
type, see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index.
Tires
Your new Chevrolet comes with high-quality tires made
by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have
questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain
service, see your Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details.
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
CAUTION: (Continued)
Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as
a result of too much friction.
You could have an air-out and a serious
accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
0 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as
overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
cut, punctured or broken
by a sudden
impact
-- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
0 Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your
tread
is badly worn, or if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
See “Inflation
-- Tire Pressure’’ in this section
for inflation pressure adjustment for higher
speed driving.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be
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Electrical System
............................... 6-68
Engine
.................................. 6-10. 6-11
Coolant ..................................... 6-28
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-27
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-43
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-83
Exhaust
..................................... 2-42
Fuse Blocks
................................. 6-72
Identification
................................ 6-68
Oil Level Check
.............................. 7-43
Overheating
................................. 5- 14
Running While Parked
......................... 2-43
Specifications
................................ 6-74
Starting Your ................................ 2-26
Engine
Oil .................................... 6-12
Adding
..................................... 6- 14
Additives
................................... 6-17
Checking
................................... 6-13
Pressure Gage
................................ 2-87
Used ....................................... 6-17
When to Change
.............................. 6- 17
Etht~01
........................................ 6-5
Exhaust. Engine ................................ 2-42
Exit Lighting
............................. 2-19. 2-56
Express-Down Window .......................... 2-44
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-59
Fabric Protection ............................... 6-60
Fan Control. Climate Control System ................ 3-2
Feature Customization ........................... 2- 18
Driver’s Door Alarm Delay/Shock Sensor Enable ... 2-22
1
Exit Lightingmelayed Illumination ............... 2-19
Remote Keyless Entry Verification
............... 2-20
Theft-Deterrent Arming Method ................. 2-21
Theft-Deterrent Arming Verification
.............. 2-22
Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission
.............. 2-33. 2-34
Filling
Your Tank ................................ 6-6
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-19
Filter. Engine Oil
............................... 6-17
Finish Care .................................... 6-64
Finish Damage
................................. 6-66
First Gear. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-31
First
Gear. Manual Transmission .............. 2-32. 2-34
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-29
Floor Mats
.................................... 2-62
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 1-49
Fog Lamps .................................... 2-53
Folding Rear Seatback ............................ 1-6
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
Four-Way Manual Seat ........................... 1-3
French Language Manual ........................... ii
Front Console .................................. 2-58
FrontTowing .................................. 5-10
Front Turn Signal Bulb Replacement ................ 6-46
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
FillingYourTank
.............................. 6-6
Gage ....................................... 2-89
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-69
Last Door Closed LockingLockout Prevention ..... 2-20
Fourth
Gear. Manual Transmission ............ 2-33. 2-34

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-83
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 2-87
Fuel
....................................... 2-89
GAWR
....................................... 4-31
Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-29
Gear Positions. Manual Transmission
............... 2-32
GloveBox
.................................... 2-58
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-3 1
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-31
Guide
en FranGais 11 .. .................................
GVWR ........................................ 4-31
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-40
Hatch
........................................ 2-11
Hatch Release
.................................. 2- 12
Hatch Release. Remote
.......................... 2-12
Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-2
Headlamps
.................................... 2-52
Aiming
..................................... 6-40
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-40
HighLow Beamchanger
...................... 2-46
OnReminder
................................ 2-52
Wiring
..................................... 6-69
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance .............. 8-4
Heating
........................................ 3-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-46
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-24
Hitches, Trailer
................................. 4-36
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-8
Release ...................................... 6-9 Horn
......................................... 2-44
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-26
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
................... 7-44
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-20
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2-24
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-51
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-56
Inspections
.................................... 7-47
Brakesystem
................................ 7-48
CalipedKnuckle Maintenance
................... 7-48
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-47
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-47
RearAxle
................................... 7-47
Steering
.................................... 7-47
Suspension
.................................. 7-47
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-47
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-74
Brightness Control
............................ 2-54
Cluster
..................................... 2-76
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-55
Cleaning
.................................... 6-62
.................................... J ack. Tire
5-31
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-44
Key Release Button
............................. 2-25
Keys
.......................................... 2-2

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Methanol ...................................... 6-5
Mirrors ....................................... 2-56
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-57
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-56
Manual
..................................... 2-56
Manual Remote Control
........................ 2-57
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-57
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-61
MountainRoads
................................ 4-24
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-45
Neutral. Automatic Transmission
................. 2-30
Neutral. Manual Transmission
................ 2.33. 2.34
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2-23
Nightvision
................................... 4-17
Odometer
.................................... 2-77
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-77
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 13
Oil. Engine .................................... 6-12
Overdrive. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-3 1
Overheating Engine ............................. 5-14
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-43
Owner Publications. Ordering
..................... 8- 12
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-66
Park Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-29
Shifting Into
................................. 2-39
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-41 Parking
AtNight
.................................... 2-13
Brake
...................................... 2-38
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-46
Lots
....................................... 2-13
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-42
With a Trailer
................................ 4-39
Parking Your Vehicle, Manual Transmission
.......... 2-41
Passenger Position
......................... 1-20, 1-26
Passing
....................................... 4-13
PASS-Key I1 ................................. 2-17
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-47
Power DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Option Fuses
................................ 6-69
Remote
Control Mirror ........................ 2-57
Seat
......................................... 1-3
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-32
Windows
................................... 2-44
Power, Retained Accessory
....................... 2-57
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-19
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner ................... 8-12
Steering .................................... 4-11
Radiator
..................................... 5-21
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-31
Radio Reception
................................ 3-22
Radios
........................................ 3-6
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-18
RAP ......................................... 2-56
Reading Lamps
................................ 2-55
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