CHEVROLET CAMARO 2001 4.G Owners Manual

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4. Unlock the front of the convertible top by pushing on
the smaller part of the latch, then pulling down on the
larger part of the latch. Be sure the hook on the latch
that attaches into the hole at the windshield releases.
5. Make sure there is
nothing or anyone on or
around the top. Push and
hold the down arrow on
the lower part of the
convertible TOP switch.
The switch is located next to your cigarette lighter.
The top will automatically lower into the storage area.

2-74 Installing the Boot Cover
After lowering the convertible top, you'll want to install
the boot cover. The three
-piece boot cover is stored in a
bag in the hatch area.
1. Flip the two convertible top latches to the
closed position.
2. Open the hatch and remove the two side covers and
the middle section from the storage bag.
3. Install the two side covers by inserting the tab into the
front seatbelt cover. Lower the covers onto the vehicle.
4. Install the middle section of the cover by sliding the
tabs into the slots on the right side cover. Lower the
cover and insert the latch.
5. Close the hatch.

2-75 Removing Your Boot Cover
1. Open the hatch.
2. Remove the middle piece of the cover by pushing in
on the latch and lifting up on the cover.
3. Remove the two side pieces of the boot cover by
lifting the rear cover and sliding them out of their slots.

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4. Store each piece of the cover in its separate
compartment according to the graphic printed inside
of the storage bag. Store the bag in the hatch and
close the hatch.
5. Disengage the two convertible top latches.

2-77 Raising Your Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake
firmly. If you have an automatic transmission, shift
into PARK (P). If you have a manual transmission,
shift into REVERSE (R).
2. Turn the ignition to ACC or RUN (or RAP must
be active).
3. Then lower both sun visors and lower both windows
at least 3 inches (8 cm). If the boot cover is in place,
it must be removed first.
NOTICE:
It is not recommended that you raise or lower the
top while the vehicle is moving.
4. Push and hold the up
arrow on the top part
of the convertible
TOP switch.

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5. Pull down on the latches and align the hooks with
the holes. Push forward on the larger part of the latch
until it clicks. Do not force the latch. If it is hard to
lock, the top is not properly aligned.
NOTICE:
The convertible top may be tight when pushing
forward on the latch when your vehicle is new,
but it will loosen up with time. Make sure that
the hooks are properly aligned before using any
kind of force.
If your vehicle has a power loss, such as a dead battery,
you can still raise the top manually by turning the valve
in the driver's side of the hatch.

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1. Open the hatch and find the tab located along the
driver's side trim panel.
2. Lift up the tab and turn the valve counterclockwise
to release the hydraulic pressure.
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
You can now raise or lower your top manually. Be sure
to close the valve after installing your top so you can
raise or lower it electrically later.

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The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System

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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Vents
B. Main Lamp Control
C. Instrument Panel Cluster
D. Horn
E. Fog Lamp Switch (Option)
F. Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) Button
or Second
-Gear Start Button
(V6 Automatic without ASR) (Option)
G. Audio System
H. Comfort Control System
I. Glove BoxJ. Remote Hatch Release (If Equipped)
K. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
L. Rear Window Defogger Button
M. Convertible Top Switch (If Equipped)
N. Ashtray
O. Shift Lever (Automatic Transmission Shown)
P. Cupholders
Q. Storage Console
R. Parking Brake Lever
S. Cigarette Lighter
T. Accessory Power Outlet

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Instrument Panel Cluster
Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how
fast you're going, your engine's rpms, about how much fuel you have left and many other things you'll need to know
to drive safely and economically.
5.7L V8 Engine shown, 3800 V6 Engine similar (United States shown, Canada similar)