ECU CHEVROLET CAMARO 1997 4.G Owner's Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in
a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
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Put things in the rear area of your vehicle.
Try to spread the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle
so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.
Don’t leave
an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Don’t leave a seat folded down unless you
need to.
Towing a Trailer
A CAUTION:
If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive
properly, you can lose control when you pull
a
trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the
brakes may not work well
-- or even at all. You
and your passengers could be seriously injured.
Pull
a trailer only if you have followed all the
steps in this section. Ask your Chevrolet dealer
for advice and information about towing
a trailer
with your vehicle.
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Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want
to get
to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the
trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform
(and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustment.
If the trailer has
electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and
then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During
your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load
is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes
are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you
would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.
This
can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need mofe passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good
deal longer, you’ll need
to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer
to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide
you.
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Try to have a Chevrolet dealer or a professional towing
service
tow your Chevrolet.
If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it
was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog
lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these
instructions and illustrations may not be correct.
Before you do anything, turn on the hazard
warning flashers.
When
you call, tell the towing service:
0 That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front or
rear with sling-type equipment.
0 That your vehicle has rear-wheel drive.
0 The make, model and year of your vehicle.
0 Whether you can still move the shift lever.
0 If there was an accident, what was damaged.
When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator
know that this manual contains detailed towing
instructions and illustrations. The operator may want
to
see them.
To help avoid injury to you or others:
0 Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is
0 Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds.
0 Never tow with damaged parts not
fully secured.
0 Never get under your vehicle after it has
been lifted by the tow truck.
0 Always secure the vehicle on each side with
separate safety chains when towing it.
Never use J-hooks. Use T-hooks instead.
being towed.
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A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t
adequately secured. This can cause a collision,
serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The
vehicle should
be tightly secured with chains or
steel cables before it is transported.
Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps,
canvas webbing, etc.) that can
be cut by sharp
edges underneath the towed vehicle. Always use
T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots. Never use
J-hooks. They
will damage drivetrain and
suspension components.
When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key
turned to the OFF position.
The steering wheel should
be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with
a clamping
device designed for towing service.
Do not use the
vehicle’s steering column lock for this. The transmission
should be
in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking
brake released.
Don’t have your vehicle towed
on the drive wheels,
unless you must.
If the vehicle must be towed on the
drive wheels, be sure to follow the speed and distance
restrictions later in this section or your transmission will
be damaged.
If these limitations must be exceeded, then
the drive wheels have to be supported on
a dolly.
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Before replacing a headlamp that does not light, check
to make sure that the wiring connector is securely
fastened to it.
See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index to check the size
and type
of headlamp you need to use before you begin
to replace the headlamp. You must replace a headlamp
with
one that is exactly the same.
Be careful not to move the aiming screws when you
replace the headlamp.
If the headlamp being replaced
was properly aimed, the new one will be also if it
is
properly installed.
1. Remove the Tom@ head screws at the end of the
aiming ring.
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NOTICE:
If your Chevrolet has P235/55R16, P245/50ZRl6
or P27940ZR17 size tires, don’t use tire chains.
They can damage your vehicle.
If you have other tires, use tire chains only where
legal and only when you must. Use
only SAE Class
“S” type chains that are the proper size for your
tires. Install them on the rear tires
and tighten
them
as tightly as possible with the ends securely
fastened.
Drive slowly and follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructions.
If you can hear the
chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten
them.
If the contact continues, slow down until it
stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with
chains on
will damage your vehicle.
Appearance Care
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:
0 Gasoline
Benzene
0 Naphtha
0 Carbon Tetrachloride
0 Acetone
0 Paint Thinner
0 Turpentine
Lacquer Thinner
0 Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous
-- some more than
others
-- and they can all damage your vehicle, too.
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Blizzard
...................................... 4-28
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-38
Fluid
....................................... 6-35
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-35
PedalTravel
................................. 6-38
Parking
..................................... 2-38
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-39
System Warning Light
......................... 2-79
Trailer
...................................... 4-36
Transmission Shift Interlock
.................... 2-4 1
Wear ....................................... 6-37
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4- 10
Break-In.
New Vehicle .......................... 2-23
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-54
BTSICheck
................................... 7-45
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-40
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-74
Carbon Monoxide
.......... 2-1 1.2-42.2-43.4-29. 4-36
Care
of Your Cassette Player ...................... 3-23
Care of Your Compact Disc Player
................. 3-24
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-43
Cassette Storage
................................ 2-59
Cassette Tape Player
......................... 3-6. 3-9
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-23
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature ................. 3-20
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-46
BTSI ......................................... 2-41 Certification Label
.............................. 4-3
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Chains. Safety
................................. 4-36
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-58
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-29
Check Gages Light .............................. 2-88
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-40
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-66
Child Restraints
................................ 1-31
Securing
in a Rear Seat Position ................. 1-33
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-35
Where to Put
................................ 1-31
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-60
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-69
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-18
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-65
Convertible Top
.............................. 6-64
Fabric
...................................... 6-59
Glass
....................................... 6-62
Inside
of Your Chevrolet ....................... 6-59
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-62
Leather
..................................... 6-61
Outside
of Your Chevrolet ...................... 6-63
Removable Roof Panel
......................... 6-63
Special Problems
............................. 6-60
Stains
...................................... 6-60
Tires
....................................... 6-65
Vinyl
....................................... 6-61
Wheels
..................................... 6-65
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-62
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-6
TopStrap
................................... 1-32
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............................. 1-3
ManualFront
................................. 1-2
Power
....................................... 1-3
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 . 1
Seat Controls
................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
...................... 1-31
Second Gear. Automatic Transmission
.............. 2-3 1
Second Gear. Manual Transmission ............ 2.33. 2.34
Second-Gearstart
.............................. 2-37
Service
........................................ 6-2
Bulletins. Ordering
............................ 8- 12
Engine Soon Light
............................ 2-84
Manuals. Ordering
............................ 8- 12
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-68
Publications. Ordering
......................... 8- 12
Work. Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
................... 8-12
Service Publications
............................. 8- 12
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet
......... 1-25
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-65
ShiftLever
.................................... 2-29
Shiftspeeds
................................... 2-35
Shifting
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-29
Into Park (P)
................................. 2-39
Manual Transmission
..................... 2.32. 2.34
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-45
Sixth Gear. Manual Transmission
.................. 2-34
Skidding
...................................... 4-15
Skip Shift Light ................................ 2-36
OutofPUk
.................................. 2-41 Sound
Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-22
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-40
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-74
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-74
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-77
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-60
Standard Differential. Rear Axle
................... 6-27
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-45
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-26
Steam
........................................ 5-14
Steering
...................................... 4-11
Column Lock Check
.......................... 7-46
InEmergencies
............................... 4-12
Power
...................................... 4-11
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-44
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-58
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-39
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-41
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-61
Sunshades. T-Top
............................... 2-66
Symbols. Vehicle
................................ vlu
Synchronization
................................. 2-9
Tips
........................................ 4-11
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Tachometer .................................. 2-77
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-23
Temperature Control. Climate Control System
......... 3-2
Theft
......................................... 2-13
Theft-Deterrent
................................ 3-20
ArmingMethod
.............................. 2-21
Arming Verification
........................... 2-22
CDPlayer
................................... 3-20
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