transmission CHEVROLET CAMARO 2001 4.G Owners Manual

Table of Contents
Windows
Keys and Door Locks
Keyless Entry System (Option)
Hatch
Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission
Parking Brake
Tilt Wheel
Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverWindshield Wipers
Cruise Control
Exterior and Interior Lamps
Mirrors
Storage Compartments
Cargo Cover
Accessory Power Outlet
Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages Seats and Seat Controls
Safety BeltsAir Bag System
Restraint Systems for Children
Section
1
Section
2
Seats and Restraint Systems
Features and Controls
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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
2
-2 Windows
2
-4 Keys
2
-6 Door Locks
2
-8 Keyless Entry System (Option)
2
-13 Hatch
2
-15 Theft
2
-16 Content Theft-Deterrent/Alarm System (Option)
2
-19 PASS-Key
II
2
-28 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-29 Ignition Positions
2
-31 Starting Your Engine
2
-34 Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)
2
-35 Automatic Transmission Operation
2
-39 Manual Transmission Operation
2
-42 Parking Brake
2
-44 Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission Only)
2
-46 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission Only)2
-46 Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transmission Models Only)
2
-47 Parking Over Things That Burn
2
-47 Engine Exhaust
2
-48 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
(Automatic Transmission)
2
-49 Limited-Slip Rear Axle
2
-49 Tilt Wheel
2
-50 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-56 Exterior Lamps
2
-58 Interior Lamps
2
-59 Mirrors
2
-61 Storage Compartments
2
-65 T-Top Roof Panels (Option)
2
-72 Convertible Top (If Equipped)
2
-80 The Instrument Panel -- Your
Information System
2
-84 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

2-10 Operation
The driver's door will unlock automatically when UNLOCK
is pressed on the transmitter. If UNLOCK is pressed again
within five seconds, the passenger's door will also unlock.
All doors will lock when LOCK is pressed.
The hatch will unlock when the REAR 2X button on
the transmitter is pressed twice within five seconds
(pause slightly between presses) and as long as the
ignition is turned to OFF. If the ignition is on, the
REAR 2X button will only work if the transmission is
in PARK (P) for an automatic transmission, or if the
parking brake is set on a manual transmission.
The system will turn on the interior lamps for about
40 seconds (or until the ignition is turned to RUN),
when you unlock the doors or hatch. The interior lamps
will go off when you lock the doors.
Operating the remote keyless entry transmitter may
interact with the content theft
-deterrent/alarm
system (option). See ªContent Theft
-Deterrent/Alarm
Systemº in the Index.Alarm/Panic Mode
If you are involved in a panic situation, press the horn
symbol button on your remote keyless entry transmitter
and the horn will sound and the parking lamps will
flash. This will draw needed attention to you and your
vehicle. To turn this feature off, either push the horn
symbol button again or turn the ignition key to RUN.
This feature will not work if your ignition is on or if
the transmitter is 30 feet (9 m) or more away from
your vehicle.
Transmitter Verification (If Equipped)
This feature provides feedback to the holder of the
remote keyless entry transmitter that a command has been
received by the keyless entry receiver. The parking lamps
will flash on every lock and unlock command and the
horn will sound only if the LOCK button is pressed twice
within five seconds. This allows for silent operation of
locking and unlocking, unless a confirming horn chirp is
desired. Other options may be selected for this feature
(see ªFeature Customizationº in the Index).

2-14 Hatch Release
Your door key opens the hatch from the outside. If your
vehicle has the content theft
-deterrent/alarm system and
the system is armed, opening the hatch this way will
trigger the alarm. First, disarm the system or use the
remote keyless entry transmitter to open the hatch. See
ªContent Theft
-Deterrent/Alarm Systemº in the Index.
Remote Hatch Release (If Equipped)
Press the button located
under the main lamp control
on the driver's side below
the instrument panel to
unlock the hatch from
inside your vehicle.If you have an automatic transmission, the shift lever
must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to use the
remote hatch release. If you have a manual transmission
and the ignition is in RUN, you must set the parking
brake before you can use the remote hatch release.
This button only works when the ignition is in RUN,
ACC or when RAP is active. See ªRetained Accessory
Power (RAP)º in the Index.NOTICE:
If you put things in the hatchback area, be sure
they won't break the glass when you close it.
Never slam the hatch down. You could break the
glass or damage the defogger grid (if equipped).
On vehicles with the content theft-deterrent/alarm
system the remote hatch release button will not work
while the system is armed. See ªContent
Theft
-Deterrent/Alarm Systemº in the Index.

2-15 Trunk Release Handle (If Equipped)
NOTICE:
The trunk release handle was not designed to be
used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor
point when securing items in the trunk. Improper
use of the trunk release handle could damage it.
There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located
on the inside wall of the trunk near the floor. The handle
will be on the passenger's side. This handle will glow
following exposure to light. Pull the release handle
down to open the trunk from the inside.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft
-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it's an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves
-- so
don't do it.
When you park your vehicle and open the driver's door,
you'll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key
from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.
Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your
ignition. If you take the key with you, and you have an
automatic transmission, it will be locked. And remember
to lock the doors.

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Ignition Positions
With the key in the ignition, you can turn the switch to
five different positions.
ACC (A): This is the position in which you can operate
your electrical power accessories. Push in the ignition
switch as you turn the top of it toward you.
LOCK (B): This is the only position from which you
can remove the key. This locks your steering wheel,
ignition and automatic transmission.
If you have an automatic transmission, the ignition
switch can't be turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is
in PARK (P).
CAUTION:
On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key
to LOCK will lock the steering column and result
in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could
cause a collision. If you need to turn the engine
off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only
to OFF. Don't press the key release button while
the vehicle is moving.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't
turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if
so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while you turn the
key hard. But turn the key only with your hand.
Using a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch. If none of this works, then your
vehicle needs service.

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OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel,
ignition and automatic transmission, but does not send
electrical power to any accessories. Use this position if
your vehicle must be pushed or towed. A warning tone
will sound if you open the driver's door when the
ignition is in OFF and the key is in the ignition.
RUN (D): This is the position the switch returns to after
you start your engine and release the switch. The switch
stays in RUN when the engine is running. But even
when the engine is not running, you can use RUN to
operate your electrical power accessories and to display
some instrument panel warning and indicator lights.
START (E): This position starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition will return to
RUN for normal driving.
Even if the engine is not running, ACC or RUN or
Retained Accessory Power (RAP), when active, allow
you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the
radio and ventilation fan. See ªRetained Accessory
Power (RAP)º in the Index.Key Release Button (If Equipped)
If you have a manual
transmission, your
ignition lock has a key
release button.
You must press the key release button to turn the
ignition key to LOCK before you can take your key out.

2-31 Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory
Power (RAP). It allows certain features on your vehicle
to continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition
key is turned to OFF.
Your convertible top, power windows, power mirrors and
audio system will work when the ignition key is in RUN
or ACC. Once the key is turned from RUN to OFF, these
features will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until
a door is opened.
Your power door unlock and remote hatch release features
will work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACC, or if
either door is open. Once the key is turned to OFF, these
features will continue to work for up to 10 minutes. If a
door is open and the ignition key is off, these features will
continue to work until both doors have been closed for
about 30 seconds or until the theft
-deterrent system arms.
At that time, both the power door unlock and remote hatch
release features will be disabled to enhance the security of
the vehicle.
The power door lock function will work at all times
except when lockout prevention is enabled.
See ªLockout Preventionº in the Index.
Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transmission
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won't start in any other position
-- that's a
safety feature. To restart when you're already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
NOTICE:
Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is
moving. If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
Manual Transmission
The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL and the parking
brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start
the engine. Your vehicle won't start if the clutch pedal is
not all the way down
-- that's a safety feature.

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Automatic Transmission Operation
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
PARK (P): This position locks your rear wheels. It's the
best position to use when you start your engine because
your vehicle can't move easily.
CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to PARK (P).
See ªShifting Into PARK (P)º in the Index.
If you're pulling a trailer, see ªTowing a Trailerº
in the Index.

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Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before
starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic
transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully
apply your regular brakes before you can shift from
PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. 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 also release the shift lever button on floor shift
console models as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the
shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor
shift console models.) See ªShifting Out of PARK (P)º
in the Index.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your
vehicle is moving forward could damage your
transmission. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after
your vehicle is stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,
ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see
ªStuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snowº in the Index.NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't
connect with the wheels. To restart when you're
already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use
NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
CAUTION:
Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while
your engine is ªracingº (running at high speed) is
dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the
brake pedal, your vehicle could move very
rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or
objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing.
NOTICE:
Damage to your transmission caused by shifting
out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the
engine racing isn't covered by your warranty.