warning CHEVROLET CAMARO 1998 4.G Owner's Guide

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NOTICE:
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Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
brake system parts.
For example, just a few
drops
of mineral-based oil, such as engine
oil, in your brake system can damage brake
system parts
so badly that they’ll have to be
replaced. Don’t let someone put in the
wrong kind of fluid.
If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid
on your vehicle.
If you do, wash it off
immediately. See “Appearance Care” in
the Index.
Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a
high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads
are
worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and
go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except
when you are pushing on the brake pedal
firmly).
The brake wear warning sound means that soon
your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to
an accident. When you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
I NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
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The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and a
half
(1 1/2) times as well on the government course
as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, service practices
and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Temperature -- A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Traction -- A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B,
and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction. Warning:
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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If you do find traction devices that will fit, install
them on the rear tires.
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
vehicle, 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
0 Benzene
Naphtha
Carbon Tetrachloride
0 Acetone
0 Paint Thinner
0 Turpentine
0 Lacquer Thinner
0 Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous
-- some more than
others
-- and they can all damage your vehicle, too.
Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can.
In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:
Alcohol
Laundry Soap
0 Bleach
0 Reducing Agents

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Accessory Plug ............................... 2-58
AirBag
....................................... 1-20
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-24
How it Works ................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1-21, 2-76
Servicing
................................... 1-25
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-23
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-24
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-23
Air Cleaner
.................................... 6- 18
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-3
Aircontrol ..................................... 3-2
Alarm
Arming the System
............................ 2-16
Content Theft-Deterrent
....................... 2- 15
Disarming the System ......................... 2- 17
Turning
Off the Alarm ......................... 2-17
AlarmPanicMode
............................... 2-9
Alignment and Balance, Tire
...................... 6-50
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
...................... 6-58
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-26
Anti-Lock
..................................... 4-7
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-78, 4-7
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti.Theft. Radio
..............................
Control Off Switch ............................ 4-10
Control System
................................ 4-9
System Warning Light
..................... 2.79. 4.9
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-23
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-6
Auto-Down Window
............................ 2-44
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-32
Automatic Transmission
......................... 2-30
BTSICheck
................................. 7-34
Check
...................................... 7-33
Fluid
....................................... 6-20
Operation
................................... 2-30
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-35
Shifting
..................................... 2-30
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-27
Axle, Limited-Slip Rear
......................... 2-43
Axle, Rear
.................................... 6-26
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Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Keyless Entry .................... 2- 11
Warnings
........................... 5.3.5.4. 6.37
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-9
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
.................... 4-21
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Blizzard
...................................... 4-27
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-36
Checking Fluid
............................... 6-34
Fluid
....................................... 6-33
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-33
Parking
..................................... 2-37
Pedal Travel
................................. 6-36
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-36
System Warning Light
......................... 2-77
Trailer
...................................... 4-34
Transmission Shift Interlock
.................... 2-43
Wear
....................................... 6-35
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking
in Emergencies .......................... 4- 10
Break-In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2-24
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-52
BTSICheck
................................... 7-34
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-37
BTSI
......................................... 2-43 Canadian
Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-69
Carbon Monoxide
.......... 2.12.2.41.2.42.4.28. 4.33
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-32
Cassette Storage
................................ 2-56
Cassette Tape Player
......................... 3.7. 3.9
Care
of
Your Cassette Tape Player .................. 3-24
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-24
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature
................. 3-21
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-39
Certification Label
.............................. 4-29
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-34
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-51
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-27
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-85
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-46
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-60
Child Restraints
................................ 1-33
Securing
in a Rear Seat Position ................. 1-39
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-41
WheretoPut
................................ 1-37
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-57
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-63
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-18
Cleaning
Aluminurnwheels
............................ 6-58
Convertible Top
.............................. 6-58
Fabric
...................................... 6-53
TopStrap
................................... 1-38
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Fabric Protection
............................... 6-54
Fancontrol
.................................... 3-2
Feature Customization
........................... 2- 19
Driver’s Door Alarm Delay/Shock Sensor Enable
... 2-23
Exit Lightingmelayed Illumination
............... 2-20
Keyless Entry Verification
...................... 2-21
Last Door Closed LockingLockout Prevention
..... 2-21
Theft-Deterrent Arming Method
................. 2-22
Theft-Deterrent Arming Verification
.............. 2-23
Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission
.............. 2.34. 2.35
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
.................... 6-8
Filter. Air
..................................... 6- 19
Filter. Engine Oil
............................... 6- 17
Finish Care .................................... 6-57
Finish Damage
................................. 6-59
First Gear. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-33
First Gear. Manual Transmission
.............. 2.34. 2.35
Fixed Antenna Mast Care
........................ 3-25
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-27
Floor Mats
.................................... 2-59
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-37
FogLamps
.................................... 2-51
Folding Rear Seatback
............................ 1-6
Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-5
Fourth Gear. Manual Transmission
............ 2.34. 2.35
Four-Way Manual Seat
........................... 1-3
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-6
French
LanguageManual
11
FrontConsole .................................. 2-56
FrontTowing
................................... 5-9
Front Turn Signal Bulb Replacement
................ 6-39
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-6
Gage
....................................... 2-85
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-63
.. ...........................
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-80
Engine Oil Pressure ........................... 2-83
Fuel
....................................... 2-85
GAWR ....................................... 4-29
Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-30
Gear Positions. Manual Transmission
.......... 2-34. 2-35
GloveBox
.................................... 2-55
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-29
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-29
Guide en FranGais 11
GVWR ....................................... 4-29
.. .................................
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-37
Hatch
........................................ 2-12
Hatch Release
.................................. 2-12
Hatch Release. Remote
.......................... 2-13
Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-2
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Lights
Lighter
....................................... 2-57
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.21. 2.76
ASR System Warning
..................... 2.79. 4.9
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-77
CheckGages
................................ 2-85
Interior
..................................... 2-52
Low Coolant
................................. 2-80
LowOil
.................................... 2-84
Low Traction
............................ 2.79. 4.9
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.7. 2.76
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-81
Limited-Slip Differential. Rear Axle ................ 6-26
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-28
Lockout Prevention
.............................. 2-6
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Cylinders
................................... 7-33
Door
........................................ 2-4
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
............... 7-35
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-33
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.78. 4.7
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Loss Of Control
................................ 4-14
Low Coolant Light
.............................. 2-80
LowOilLight
................................. 2-84
Low Traction Light
......................... 2.79. 4.9
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-37
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-33 Main
Fuse Block
.............................. 6-64
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-39
Maintenance. Replacement Parts
................... 6-71
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long TripMighway Definition
................... 7-6
Long Tripmighway Intervals
..................... 7-6
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-32
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-36
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-37
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-5
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-5
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-60
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-81
Manual Front Seat ............................... 1-2
ManualMirror
................................. 2-55
Manual Remote Control Mirror
.................... 2-55
Manual Transmission
............................ 2-34
Check
...................................... 7-33
Fluid
....................................... 6-24
Shifting
..................................... 2-34
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-27
Methanol
....................................... 6-5
Mirrors
....................................... 2-54
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-55
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-54
Manual
..................................... 2-55
Manual Remote Control
........................ 2-55
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-37
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....................................... 6-26
Lamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-40
Seat Passengers
.............................. 1-26
Sidemarker Bulb Replacement ................... 6-4 1
Storage ..................................... 2-56
Towing
..................................... 5-12
Window Defogger
............................. 3-5
Rearview Mirror. Inside Daymight
................. 2-54
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Recovery Tank. Coolant
.......................... 5 - 17
Refrigerants. Air conditioning
..................... 6-7 1
Remote Hatch Release
................................ 2- 13
Replacement Bulbs
...................................... 6-69
Parts ....................................... 6-71
Wheel
...................................... 6-50
Replacing Safety Belts ........................... 1-46
Reporting Safety Defects
......................... 8-10
Restraints Checking
................................... 1-46
Child
....................................... 1-33
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-46
Systemcheck
................................ 7-33
Types
of Child ............................... 1-33
Retained Accessory Power
........................ 2-54
Reverse. Automatic Transmission
.................. 2-3 1
Reverse. Manual Transmission
............... 2-34. 2-35
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-20
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-5 Rocking
Your Vehicle
........................... 5-39
Roof Panels. Twin Lift-off
....................... 2-59
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-45
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-46
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-6
Care
....................................... 6-55
Children
.................................... 1-30
Driver Position
............................... 1 . 12
Extender
.................................... 1-46
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1 . 12
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1-15. 1-44. 1-45
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1.12. 1.26
Larger Children
.............................. 1-43
Questions and Answers
........................ 1 . 11
Rear Seat Positions
............................ 1-26
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.7. 2.76
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-46
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-20
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-30
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1 . 19
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-8
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-34
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... vi
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................... 7-4
Seatback Folding Rear
.................................. 1-6
Front Latches ................................. 1-5
Reclining Front ............................... 1-4
Adults
...................................... 1 . 12

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Transmitters. Matching
.......................... 2- 10
Transmitters. Range
.............................. 2-9
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-75
T-Top Sunshades
............................... 2-63
Transmitters. Synchronization
...................... 2-9
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8- 8
'ITYUsers ..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-45
Turn SignaUMultifunction Lever
................... 2-45
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-35
Twin Lift-off Roof Panels
........................ 2-59
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-35
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-60
Underhood Electrical Center
...................... 6-66
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-5
Damagewarnings
.............................. vii
Dimensions
................................. 6-71
Identification Number
......................... 6-62
Loading
.................................... 4-28
Storage
..................................... 6-37
Vehicle and Content Theft-DeterrentfAlarm System
.... 2-10
Ventilation System
............................... 3-4
Visor Vanity Mirrors
............................. 2-58
Visors, Sun
.................................... 2-58
Voltmeter
..................................... 2-77 warning
Devices
............................... 5-3
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-75
Warranty Information
............................ 8-10
Washer Fluid. Windshield
................... 2-47. 6-31
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-57
Wheel Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-56
Alignment
.................................. 6-50
Nut Torque
............................. 5-35. 6-69
Replacement
................................. 6-50
Wrench
..................................... 5-29
Windows
..................................... 2-43
Auto-Down
................................. 2-44
Power
...................................... 2-44
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-47
Fluid
.................................. 2-47. 6-31
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-32
Windshield Wipers
.............................. 2-46
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-42
Fuses
...................................... 6-63
Winter Driving
................................. 4-24
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-63
WreckerTowing
................................. 5-7
Wrench. Wheel
................................. 5-29
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