torque CHEVROLET CAMARO 1997 4.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your
transmission
into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the
vehicle may put too much force
on the parking pawl in
the transmission.
You may find it difficult to pull the
shift lever
out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.”
To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then
shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the
driver’s seat.
To find out how, see “Shifting Into
PARK
(P)” in the Index.
When you are ready
to drive, move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) before you release the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another
vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the
pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission,
so
you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transmission)
Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual
transmission in REVERSE
(R) and firmly apply the
parking brake.
If your vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer, see “Towing
a Trailer” in
the Index.
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission)
Your Chevrolet has a Brake-Transmission Shift
Interlock (BTSI). You have
to fully apply your regular
brake before
you can shift from PARK (P) when the
ignition is
in the RUN position. See “Automatic
Transmission Operation” in the Index.
If you cannot shift
out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever
-- push the shift lever all the way into
PARK (P) and release the shift lever button as you
maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever
button and move the shift lever into the gear
you wish.
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t
shift out
of PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the key to the OFF position.
2. Apply and hold the brake.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the engine and then shift to the drive gear
you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5. Lower the vehicle by rotarmg the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. Tighten the wheel
nuts
firmly in a criss-cross
sequence
as shown.
I
t
Incorrect wheel nuts or Improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel
to become loose
and even come off.
This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new
GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as
you can and have the
nuts tightened with
a torque wrench to 100 Ib-ft
(140 N.m).
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Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification.
Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare
tire.
It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the rear
area until you have the flat tire repaired
or replaced.
I NOTICE:
Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If
you try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
5 CAUTIOlv: b
Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment
of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.
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If you have P245/50ZR 16 or P275/40ZR17 Goodyear
Eagle GS-C tires, they must roll in a certain direction
for the best overall performance. The direction is shown
by an arrow
on the sidewall. Because these tires are
directional, they
should be rotated as shown here. These
tires should
only be moved from front to rear and rear to
front on the same side of the vehicle.
Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated,
adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown
on the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that all wheel
nuts are
properly tightened.
See “Wheel Nut Torque” in
the Index.
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after a time. The wheel could come
off and cause
an accident. When you change a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to use
a scraper or wire brush later, if you
need to, to get all
the rust or dirt off. (See
“Changing
a Flat Tire” in the Index.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Replacement Bulbs
Back-up ............................... 1141
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
............. 92 1
Front Parking and Turn Signal ............. 3 157K
Headlamp (Low-Beam) ................. H-435 1
Headlamp (High-Beam)
................ H-4352
Sidemarker
.............................. 194
Tail Only
............................... 194
Tail/Stop/Turn
.......................... 2057
Capacities and Specifications
Engine
Type VIN Engine Code
K ...................... V6
VIN Engine Code P
...................... V8
Fuel Delivery
.................... Fuel Injection
Valve Arrangement
.................... In-Head
Piston Displacement VIN Engine Code
K ............ 23 1 CID (3800)
VIN Engine Code P ............ 350 CID (5.7L)
VIN Engine Code K .............. 1-6-5-4-3-2
VIN Engine Code P ........... 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Wheel Nut Torque ........... 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)
Thermostat Temperature Specification
180°F (82°C)
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Type
................................. hook
Length ................... 24 inches (610 mm)
Firing Order
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine THEFTLOCK" ................................ 3-20
Thermostat
.................................... 6-31
Third Gear. Manual Transmission
............. 2.33. 2.34
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-44
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-6
Tire Chains .................................... 6-58
Tire Loading
................................... 4-30
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-30
Tires
......................................... 6-50
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-56
Chains
..................................... 6-58
Cleaning
.................................... 6-65
Inflation
.................................... 6-51
Inflation Check
............................... 7-43
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-52
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Pressure
.................................... 6-51
Temperature
................................. 6-56
Traction
.................................... 6-56
Treadwe ar
................................... 6-55
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-55
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-54
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-56
When It's Time for New
....................... 6-54
TopStrap
..................................... 1-32
TorqueLock
................................... 2-41
Torque. Wheel Nut
......................... 5-37. 6-74
Buying New
................................. 6-54
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-29
Compact Spare
............................... 5-40
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-32
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8 Trailer
Brakes
..................................... 4-36
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-38
Driving With
................................ 4-37
Hitches
..................................... 4-36
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-39
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-39
Tongueweight
............................... 4-35
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-35
Towing
..................................... 4-32
Turn Signals
................................. 4-38
Weight
..................................... 4-34
Automatic
................................... 6-21
Manual
..................................... 6-25
Transmitters. Matching
........................... 2-9
Transmitters. Range
.............................. 2-8
Transmitters. Remote Keyless Entry
................. 2-7
Transmitters. Synchronization
...................... 2-9
Safety Chains
................................ 4-36
Transmission Fluid
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-8
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-77
T-Topsunshades
............................... 2-66
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-45
Turn Signalhlultifunction Lever
................... 2-45
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-38
Twin Lift-off
Roof Panels ........................ 2-62
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-46
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-66
Underhood Electrical Center
...................... 6-72
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...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings
.............................. vii
Dimensions
................................. 6-76
Identification Number
......................... 6-68
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Storage
..................................... 6-39
Ventilation System
............................... 3-4
Visor Vanity Mirrors
............................ 2-61
Visors. Sun
.................................... 2-61
Voltmeter
..................................... 2-79
warning Devices
............................... 5-3
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-77
Warranty Information
............................ 8- 10
Washer Fluid. Windshield ................... 2-47. 6-33
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-63
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-63 Wheel
Alignment
.................................. 6-56
Nut Torque ............................. 5.37. 6.74
Replacement
................................. 6-56
Wrench
..................................... 5-31
Windows
..................................... 2-44
Express-Down
............................... 2-44
Power
...................................... 2-44
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-47
Fluid
.................................. 2.47. 6.33
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-43
Windshield Wiper
.............................. 2-46
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-49
Fuses
...................................... 6-69
Winter Driving
................................. 4-26
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-69
WreckerTowing
................................. 5-8
Wrench. Wheel ................................. 5-31
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