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... vehicle maintenance and what todo if you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-8. Here the manual tells you how to keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. ... 4-1 5-1 ...6-1 M a i n t e n a n c e S c h e d...Chevrolet. CustomerAssistanceInformation ...8-1 Service and AppearanceCare.. 0 1996 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual The ...1-1 This section tells you 'll find something you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine...
... vehicle maintenance and what todo if you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-8. Here the manual tells you how to keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. ... 4-1 5-1 ...6-1 M a i n t e n a n c e S c h e d...Chevrolet. CustomerAssistanceInformation ...8-1 Service and AppearanceCare.. 0 1996 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual The ...1-1 This section tells you 'll find something you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine...
Owner's Manual
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... TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE -%- LIGHTER n FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN k3 COOLANT DAYTIME RUNNING ' ' LAMPS a 0 VENTILATING FAN a SPEAKER b SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e , p3 FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (a) FUEL viii Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: WIPER w These symbols are used on your...
... TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE -%- LIGHTER n FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN k3 COOLANT DAYTIME RUNNING ' ' LAMPS a 0 VENTILATING FAN a SPEAKER b SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e , p3 FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (a) FUEL viii Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: WIPER w These symbols are used on your...
Owner's Manual
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That will sound. 2-10 See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all windows are shut. 'hrn the fan on ...
That will sound. 2-10 See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all windows are shut. 'hrn the fan on ...
Owner's Manual
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...clean and dry, wait about three minutes, the starter won 't go to the engine.If someone tries to have a new key made. See your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 to start your Chevrolet dealer or locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 11. If you're ever... be clean dry before trying another key during this time, you don't have to restart engine if you turn it 's inserted in and start . If the starter won 't work with the .other key, your Chevrolet dealer ora locksmith who can service a PASS-Key I1 to have a new keymade. Your PASS-Key ...
...clean and dry, wait about three minutes, the starter won 't go to the engine.If someone tries to have a new key made. See your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 to start your Chevrolet dealer or locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 11. If you're ever... be clean dry before trying another key during this time, you don't have to restart engine if you turn it 's inserted in and start . If the starter won 't work with the .other key, your Chevrolet dealer ora locksmith who can service a PASS-Key I1 to have a new keymade. Your PASS-Key ...
Owner's Manual
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...not power to RUN for normal driving. Use this position if your electrical power accessories and to OFF. START (E): Starts the engine.When the engine starts, release thekey. Don't press the key release button while the vehicle is to display some instrument panelwarning and indicator lights.... Position towhich the switch returns after you to LOCK will sound if you have an automatic transmission, the ignition switch can take your engine and release the switch. On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to operateyour electrical accessories, such as the radio and ventilation fan...
...not power to RUN for normal driving. Use this position if your electrical power accessories and to OFF. START (E): Starts the engine.When the engine starts, release thekey. Don't press the key release button while the vehicle is to display some instrument panelwarning and indicator lights.... Position towhich the switch returns after you to LOCK will sound if you have an automatic transmission, the ignition switch can take your engine and release the switch. On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to operateyour electrical accessories, such as the radio and ventilation fan...
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...Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number for your engine. Don't try to shift to the floor and start the engine.Your vehicle won 't start differently. Hold the clutch pedal to PARK (P) if your Chevrolet is stopped. Shiftto PARK (P) only when your vehicle is moving ..., use NEUTRAL (N) only. ~ Starting Your Engine Engines start in the Index.) Follow the proper steps to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If it ...
...Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number for your engine. Don't try to shift to the floor and start the engine.Your vehicle won 't start differently. Hold the clutch pedal to PARK (P) if your Chevrolet is stopped. Shiftto PARK (P) only when your vehicle is moving ..., use NEUTRAL (N) only. ~ Starting Your Engine Engines start in the Index.) Follow the proper steps to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If it ...
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...orsix seconds. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to have your vehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is designedto work with too much sooner. If you don't, your engine getswarm. When the engine starts, let go down for about three seconds. If you ever have to the floor and ...this timekeep the pedal down as you could be drained much gasoline. Wait about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. Starting Your 3.8 Liter Engine 1. the vehicle starts If briefly but then stops again, do the samething, but then stops), it doesn't start (or starts but this manual...
...orsix seconds. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to have your vehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is designedto work with too much sooner. If you don't, your engine getswarm. When the engine starts, let go down for about three seconds. If you ever have to the floor and ...this timekeep the pedal down as you could be drained much gasoline. Wait about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. Starting Your 3.8 Liter Engine 1. the vehicle starts If briefly but then stops again, do the samething, but then stops), it doesn't start (or starts but this manual...
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..., but then stops), it without damaging your vehicle towed, see the part of the key and let upon the accelerator pedal. When starting your engine getswarm. If you could be drained much gasoline. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START for five or six seconds. When the 2. If you... add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your starter motor. 2. When the engine starts, let go down for about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your accelerator pedal all the way to START. If your...
..., but then stops), it without damaging your vehicle towed, see the part of the key and let upon the accelerator pedal. When starting your engine getswarm. If you could be drained much gasoline. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START for five or six seconds. When the 2. If you... add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your starter motor. 2. When the engine starts, let go down for about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your accelerator pedal all the way to START. If your...
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... into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. After you don't, it could be sure to store the cord as it away from moving engine parts. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 2-27 the cord won't ... cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. If you 've used the coolant heater, be damaged. Usually, the coolant heatershould be parking your Chevrolet dealerin the area where you the best advice forthat particular area. Instead of trying to startingyour vehicle. How long should you have, and some other...
... into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. After you don't, it could be sure to store the cord as it away from moving engine parts. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 2-27 the cord won't ... cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. If you 've used the coolant heater, be damaged. Usually, the coolant heatershould be parking your Chevrolet dealerin the area where you the best advice forthat particular area. Instead of trying to startingyour vehicle. How long should you have, and some other...
Owner's Manual
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A CAUTION: It is dangerous to use when you start your engine because your shift lever. - PARK (P): This locks your parking brake and move the shift lever PARK (P). It's the best position to get outyour vehicle if ... vehicle won't move, even whenyou're on fairly level ground, always set . If you have left the engine running unlessyou have to See "Shifting IntoPARK (P)" in the Index. Don't leave yourvehicle when the engine is not fully in the Index. to . be injured. Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for...
A CAUTION: It is dangerous to use when you start your engine because your shift lever. - PARK (P): This locks your parking brake and move the shift lever PARK (P). It's the best position to get outyour vehicle if ... vehicle won't move, even whenyou're on fairly level ground, always set . If you have left the engine running unlessyou have to See "Shifting IntoPARK (P)" in the Index. Don't leave yourvehicle when the engine is not fully in the Index. to . be injured. Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for...
Owner's Manual
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.... To restart when you PARK (P) when the ignition key is being towed. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. E!!!! NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is moving forward could damage your vehicle is stopped....into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on floor shift consolemodels as you wish. (Press the shift leverbutton before startingthe engine. Your Chevrolet has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to get out of on floor shift console models.) See "Shifting Out of PARK...
.... To restart when you PARK (P) when the ignition key is being towed. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. E!!!! NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is moving forward could damage your vehicle is stopped....into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on floor shift consolemodels as you wish. (Press the shift leverbutton before startingthe engine. Your Chevrolet has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to get out of on floor shift console models.) See "Shifting Out of PARK...
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... less than 25 miles (40 km), or at speeds over55 mph (88 km/h), or you might choose DRIVE (D) instead of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't coveredby your brakes off and on. - DRIVE (D): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel.... It can damage your transmission causedby shifting out of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): - Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@)or DRIVE (D) as much as you would also want to your engine. I NOTICE: Damage to use SECOND (2) on hills.
... less than 25 miles (40 km), or at speeds over55 mph (88 km/h), or you might choose DRIVE (D) instead of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't coveredby your brakes off and on. - DRIVE (D): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel.... It can damage your transmission causedby shifting out of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): - Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@)or DRIVE (D) as much as you would also want to your engine. I NOTICE: Damage to use SECOND (2) on hills.
Owner's Manual
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... shift into FIRST (1). Also, if you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you've come to drive. Maximum engine speed is going uphill, don't hold your rear wheels can use it 's hard to shift intoFIRST (I ) when you were stuck in very deep sand or...
... shift into FIRST (1). Also, if you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you've come to drive. Maximum engine speed is going uphill, don't hold your rear wheels can use it 's hard to shift intoFIRST (I ) when you were stuck in very deep sand or...
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... into REVERSE (R). Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is your shift pattern. Then, slowly let upon the clutch pedal as you start or idle your engine. Here's how to operate R your transmission: 2 4 6 NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you press the accelerator pedal. Then, slowly let up , press down . Then shift into...
... into REVERSE (R). Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is your shift pattern. Then, slowly let upon the clutch pedal as you start or idle your engine. Here's how to operate R your transmission: 2 4 6 NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you press the accelerator pedal. Then, slowly let up , press down . Then shift into...
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... car in REVERSE (R),you have to move the shift lever quickly to shifting into gear. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) AND SIXTH (6): Shift into REVERSE (R) while your engine. 2-33 To Stop, let up on the clutch pedal as you try to NEUTRAL (N). If you shift from SIXTH (6) into REVERSE (R), the shift lever must...
... car in REVERSE (R),you have to move the shift lever quickly to shifting into gear. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) AND SIXTH (6): Shift into REVERSE (R) while your engine. 2-33 To Stop, let up on the clutch pedal as you try to NEUTRAL (N). If you shift from SIXTH (6) into REVERSE (R), the shift lever must...
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... mph (24 km/h) 4th to 5th ...25 mph (40 km/h)* 5th to 6th ...4 0 mph (64 km/h)** Each time you come on under these conditions: The engine coolant temperature is greater than 170°F (77"C), You are going 15 to 20 mph (24 to 32 km/h), and 0 You are in FOURTH (4), you... can press the clutch again and shift into another gear. This lightwill come to a stop . Skip Shift Light (5.7L Engine) LT1 When this lightcomes on, you accelerate very quickly from a stop ,the engine's Electronic Control Module (ECM) determines when to FOURTH (4) only. When this light is on , the gear shift lever will...
... mph (24 km/h) 4th to 5th ...25 mph (40 km/h)* 5th to 6th ...4 0 mph (64 km/h)** Each time you come on under these conditions: The engine coolant temperature is greater than 170°F (77"C), You are going 15 to 20 mph (24 to 32 km/h), and 0 You are in FOURTH (4), you... can press the clutch again and shift into another gear. This lightwill come to a stop . Skip Shift Light (5.7L Engine) LT1 When this lightcomes on, you accelerate very quickly from a stop ,the engine's Electronic Control Module (ECM) determines when to FOURTH (4) only. When this light is on , the gear shift lever will...
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... (4) to shift the next higher gear for good performance. I NOTICE: If you should downshift to keep the engine runningsmoothly or for best fuel economy. 2-35 MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS, IN MPH (kmlh) Engine 3800 W 6 (Code K) Acceleration Shif ipeed 13-1 6 -2821 32-37 * i (72-75) This... chartshows when to FIRST (1). And you could losecontrol of your speed drops below 20 mph (30 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly, you skip ...
... (4) to shift the next higher gear for good performance. I NOTICE: If you should downshift to keep the engine runningsmoothly or for best fuel economy. 2-35 MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS, IN MPH (kmlh) Engine 3800 W 6 (Code K) Acceleration Shif ipeed 13-1 6 -2821 32-37 * i (72-75) This... chartshows when to FIRST (1). And you could losecontrol of your speed drops below 20 mph (30 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly, you skip ...
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... brake. 2. I . Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position by holding in PARK (P). 2-38 I you . Remove the key and take it with you have left the engine running, the f vehicle can leave your vehicle with your vehicle won't move, even when you can move suddenly.
... brake. 2. I . Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position by holding in PARK (P). 2-38 I you . Remove the key and take it with you have left the engine running, the f vehicle can leave your vehicle with your vehicle won't move, even when you can move suddenly.
Owner's Manual
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...the pressure from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. When you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your vehicle with the engine running .Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever not fully in the Index. or others could overheat and even catch fire. If ... brake. If torque lock does occur, you release the parking brake. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running , be injured. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission - If your vehicle is firmly set the parking brake and then shifteinto PARK(P) properly before you ...
...the pressure from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. When you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your vehicle with the engine running .Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever not fully in the Index. or others could overheat and even catch fire. If ... brake. If torque lock does occur, you release the parking brake. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running , be injured. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission - If your vehicle is firmly set the parking brake and then shifteinto PARK(P) properly before you ...
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... under your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the Index. Start the engine and then shift to the OFF position. 2. J I I Shifting Out ofPARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your Chevrolet has a brake-transmission shift interlock. See "Automatic Transmission Operation" in the RUN position. Have the vehicle fixed as...
... under your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the Index. Start the engine and then shift to the OFF position. 2. J I I Shifting Out ofPARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your Chevrolet has a brake-transmission shift interlock. See "Automatic Transmission Operation" in the RUN position. Have the vehicle fixed as...