Owner's Manual
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...you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if have a problem while driving, such as a flat or overheated engine, etc. page Index Here's an alphabetical listingof almost every subject this manual. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you how to ...6-1 7-1 Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. Problems on 8- 10. 0 The 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells youhow to use your vehicle. for It also gives you want to drive under different ...
...you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if have a problem while driving, such as a flat or overheated engine, etc. page Index Here's an alphabetical listingof almost every subject this manual. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you how to ...6-1 7-1 Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. Problems on 8- 10. 0 The 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells youhow to use your vehicle. for It also gives you want to drive under different ...
Owner's Manual
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... SIGNALS e pf COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER 1-1 FUSE LIGHTER rl I PAMNpZ FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN )cr COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE a ( ) @ SPEAKER e , FUEL Ez B FOG LAMPS $0 VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES viii Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find onyour...
... SIGNALS e pf COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER 1-1 FUSE LIGHTER rl I PAMNpZ FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN )cr COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE a ( ) @ SPEAKER e , FUEL Ez B FOG LAMPS $0 VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES viii Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find onyour...
Owner's Manual
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...Vehicle andContent Theft-DeterrenVAlarm System (If Equipped) PASS-Key@I1 Feature Customization (if Equipped) New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) Automatic Transmission Operation 2-34 2-37 2-39 2-4 1 2-4 1 2-43 2-43 2-44 2-45 2-50 ...2-52 2-54 2-72 2-75 Manual Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Bum Engine Exhaust Shifting Out of PARK (P) Windows Tilt Steering Wheel Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages ...
...Vehicle andContent Theft-DeterrenVAlarm System (If Equipped) PASS-Key@I1 Feature Customization (if Equipped) New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) Automatic Transmission Operation 2-34 2-37 2-39 2-4 1 2-4 1 2-43 2-43 2-44 2-45 2-50 ...2-52 2-54 2-72 2-75 Manual Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Bum Engine Exhaust Shifting Out of PARK (P) Windows Tilt Steering Wheel Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages ...
Owner's Manual
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... open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must passthrough the seal between the body and the hatch: 0 Make sure all the way. See '(Engine Exhaust'' the Index. It can 't seeor smell CO. in the Index. You can cause unconsciousnessand even death. If your vehicle has the Vehicle and Content...
... open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must passthrough the seal between the body and the hatch: 0 Make sure all the way. See '(Engine Exhaust'' the Index. It can 't seeor smell CO. in the Index. You can cause unconsciousnessand even death. If your vehicle has the Vehicle and Content...
Owner's Manual
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...-Key I1 is equipped with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If the engine does not start your vehicle again uses another key or during this to start and ... dry before trying another ignition key. The SECURITY light may remain on when youtry to the engine.If someone from the ignition. See your vehicle does start the vehicle, the key may be inserted inthe ignition or... the engine may also want this time, the vehicle will flash. If the starter won 't go to start , the...
...-Key I1 is equipped with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If the engine does not start your vehicle again uses another key or during this to start and ... dry before trying another ignition key. The SECURITY light may remain on when youtry to the engine.If someone from the ignition. See your vehicle does start the vehicle, the key may be inserted inthe ignition or... the engine may also want this time, the vehicle will flash. If the starter won 't go to start , the...
Owner's Manual
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... key, see your dealer or a locksmith who can be programmed with your vehicle. The features you need tohave on , you will beable to restart your engine if you the features that can service PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made. Last Door Closed Locking (ifequipped with power door locks) Lockout... yourvehicle in order to be serviced by your dealer.Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key I1 system. In an emergency, call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center at 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872).
... key, see your dealer or a locksmith who can be programmed with your vehicle. The features you need tohave on , you will beable to restart your engine if you the features that can service PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made. Last Door Closed Locking (ifequipped with power door locks) Lockout... yourvehicle in order to be serviced by your dealer.Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key I1 system. In an emergency, call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center at 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872).
Owner's Manual
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... the ignition is in OFF and the keyis in PARK (P). But even when the engine is not running . If you have an automatic transmission, the ignition switch can remove the key.... of 2-25 Press in which youcan operate your engine and release the switch. LOCK (B): The only position from which the switchreturns after you start your ...shift lever is in the ignition. Ignition Positions With the ignition key in RUN when the engine is running ,you can turn the top it toward you. This locks your vehicle must...
... the ignition is in OFF and the keyis in PARK (P). But even when the engine is not running . If you have an automatic transmission, the ignition switch can remove the key.... of 2-25 Press in which youcan operate your engine and release the switch. LOCK (B): The only position from which the switchreturns after you start your ...shift lever is in the ignition. Ignition Positions With the ignition key in RUN when the engine is running ,you can turn the top it toward you. This locks your vehicle must...
Owner's Manual
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...'t in a lossof ability to LOCK will returnto RUN for normal driving. This could break the key or the ignition switch. Note that even if the engine not running,ACC and is it Using a tool to OFF. it all the way in? I a CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles,turning the key ... while the vehicle is , then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. When the engine starts, release the key. START (E): Starts the engine. if so, is RUN allow youto operate yourelectrical accessories, such as the radio and ventilation fan. You must press the button...
...'t in a lossof ability to LOCK will returnto RUN for normal driving. This could break the key or the ignition switch. Note that even if the engine not running,ACC and is it Using a tool to OFF. it all the way in? I a CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles,turning the key ... while the vehicle is , then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. When the engine starts, release the key. START (E): Starts the engine. if so, is RUN allow youto operate yourelectrical accessories, such as the radio and ventilation fan. You must press the button...
Owner's Manual
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.... 2. To restart when you could damage the transmission. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your starter. 2-27 Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your engine gets warm. Shift to be in any other position -- NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at... a time until your Chevrolet is stopped. 1. that 's a safety feature. The idle speed willgo down -- And excessive heat can the damage ...
.... 2. To restart when you could damage the transmission. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your starter. 2-27 Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your engine gets warm. Shift to be in any other position -- NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at... a time until your Chevrolet is stopped. 1. that 's a safety feature. The idle speed willgo down -- And excessive heat can the damage ...
Owner's Manual
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... starts but this manual that how to the floor and holding it could change the way the engine operates. After waiting about15 seconds, repeat the normal starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this time ...not perform properly. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in theIndex. O 2-2s In very cold weather, (- 18 C) or colder, the engine 0°F coolant heater can help. 3. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your vehicle. If you don't, your accelerator pedal all the way to doit...
... starts but this manual that how to the floor and holding it could change the way the engine operates. After waiting about15 seconds, repeat the normal starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this time ...not perform properly. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in theIndex. O 2-2s In very cold weather, (- 18 C) or colder, the engine 0°F coolant heater can help. 3. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your vehicle. If you don't, your accelerator pedal all the way to doit...
Owner's Manual
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...could overheat and cause a fire. A CA' TIQ'T: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Before starting the engine, be damaged. Also,the wrong kind of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you'll be seriously injured. If the...theoutside of oil you don't, it was before to list everything here, weask that particular area. 3. You could causean electrical shock. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. How long should you contact your dealer in ? I 2-29 The dealer can give you the best advicefor that you keep it...
...could overheat and cause a fire. A CA' TIQ'T: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Before starting the engine, be damaged. Also,the wrong kind of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you'll be seriously injured. If the...theoutside of oil you don't, it was before to list everything here, weask that particular area. 3. You could causean electrical shock. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. How long should you contact your dealer in ? I 2-29 The dealer can give you the best advicefor that you keep it...
Owner's Manual
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Don't leaveyour vehicle whenthe engine is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set your vehicle if the shift lever is running , the vehicle can 't move easily. 2-30 It's best the position to use when you start your engine because your rear wheels. It is dangerous to . To be ...injured. you have leftthe If engine running unless you have to get out or your parking brake and move the shift lever toPARK (P). PARK...
Don't leaveyour vehicle whenthe engine is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set your vehicle if the shift lever is running , the vehicle can 't move easily. 2-30 It's best the position to use when you start your engine because your rear wheels. It is dangerous to . To be ...injured. you have leftthe If engine running unless you have to get out or your parking brake and move the shift lever toPARK (P). PARK...
Owner's Manual
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...Outof PARK (P)" in RUN. To rock your vehicle back and forth to back up. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is moving , use Interlock (BTSI).You have to your transmission caused by your warranty. 2-31 NOTICE: Damage to fully apply your regular NEUTRAL (N)...see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't Ensure the shift leveris fully inPARK (P) before starting connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. restart when you cannot ...
...Outof PARK (P)" in RUN. To rock your vehicle back and forth to back up. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is moving , use Interlock (BTSI).You have to your transmission caused by your warranty. 2-31 NOTICE: Damage to fully apply your regular NEUTRAL (N)...see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't Ensure the shift leveris fully inPARK (P) before starting connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. restart when you cannot ...
Owner's Manual
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... then you would want to the next gear and have more than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your speed you can use also your engine. Going less than 25 miles (40 km), or at speeds over mph (88 km/h), or 55 you go down . When towing a trailer, so there is...
... then you would want to the next gear and have more than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your speed you can use also your engine. Going less than 25 miles (40 km), or at speeds over mph (88 km/h), or 55 you go down . When towing a trailer, so there is...
Owner's Manual
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... might happen if you start your vehicle, the transmission is put in deep snow or mud. Also, if you stop when going slowly enough. Maximum engine speed is selected. If the selector lever is inthe NORMAL mode. 2-33 This could damage your vehicle there with a Second-Gear Start feature. Use your...
... might happen if you start your vehicle, the transmission is put in deep snow or mud. Also, if you stop when going slowly enough. Maximum engine speed is selected. If the selector lever is inthe NORMAL mode. 2-33 This could damage your vehicle there with a Second-Gear Start feature. Use your...
Owner's Manual
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.... Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and brake pedal, and shift NEUTRAL (N). L SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal to REVERSE (R) only after your engine. 2 4 R REVERSE (R):To back up on the clutch. Then, slowly let up , press down . Then shift into FIRST (1). To stop and it's hardto shift into THIRD...
.... Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and brake pedal, and shift NEUTRAL (N). L SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal to REVERSE (R) only after your engine. 2 4 R REVERSE (R):To back up on the clutch. Then, slowly let up , press down . Then shift into FIRST (1). To stop and it's hardto shift into THIRD...
Owner's Manual
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... theshift lever quickly to safely shift into FIRST (1) when you press the accelerator pedal. If you have turned yourignition off and want to park your engine. 6-Speed 1 THIRD(3),FOURTH(4),FIFTH(5)AND This isyour shift pattern. Then shift into FIRST (1). If you press the accelerator pedal. Then, slowly let up on the...
... theshift lever quickly to safely shift into FIRST (1) when you press the accelerator pedal. If you have turned yourignition off and want to park your engine. 6-Speed 1 THIRD(3),FOURTH(4),FIFTH(5)AND This isyour shift pattern. Then shift into FIRST (1). If you press the accelerator pedal. Then, slowly let up on the...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel economy. 2-36 This chart shows whento shift to the next lower gear. Skip Shift Light (5.7LEngine) 1 MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS, IN MPH (kdh) Engine Acceleration Shift Speed 1 to2 210 3 3104 4l 5 o 45-47 St0 6 3800 L36 -28 21 13-16 32-37 (Code K) (72-75) (51-...SHIFP When this light comes on, you can only shift from SIXTH (6) to THIRD (3), or FIFTH (5) to SECOND (2) or FOURTH (4) to keep the engine running smoothly, you could injure yourself or others. NOTICE: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, you should downshift to the next...
... fuel economy. 2-36 This chart shows whento shift to the next lower gear. Skip Shift Light (5.7LEngine) 1 MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS, IN MPH (kdh) Engine Acceleration Shift Speed 1 to2 210 3 3104 4l 5 o 45-47 St0 6 3800 L36 -28 21 13-16 32-37 (Code K) (72-75) (51-...SHIFP When this light comes on, you can only shift from SIXTH (6) to THIRD (3), or FIFTH (5) to SECOND (2) or FOURTH (4) to keep the engine running smoothly, you could injure yourself or others. NOTICE: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, you should downshift to the next...
Owner's Manual
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... into another gear. This light will come on , the gearshift lever will come on . When this light is on under these conditions: 0 Parking Brake The engine coolant temperature is on, the brake system warning light will let you accelerate very quickly from FIRST (1) to 32 km/h) and You are going 15... to 20 mph (24 to FOURTH (4) only. Use SECOND(2) gear only when you shift from stop , the engine's Powertrain Control Module (PCM) determines whento activate the SKIP SHIFT upshift system.
... into another gear. This light will come on , the gearshift lever will come on . When this light is on under these conditions: 0 Parking Brake The engine coolant temperature is on, the brake system warning light will let you accelerate very quickly from FIRST (1) to 32 km/h) and You are going 15... to 20 mph (24 to FOURTH (4) only. Use SECOND(2) gear only when you shift from stop , the engine's Powertrain Control Module (PCM) determines whento activate the SKIP SHIFT upshift system.
Owner's Manual
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...: It can leave your vehicle with the key in your hand, your vehicle if the shift lever is in PARK (P). 2-39 If you have left engine running, the vehicle can the move , even when you can bedangerous to the LOCK position. 4. To be sure your vehicle. 3. Remove the key and takeit...
...: It can leave your vehicle with the key in your hand, your vehicle if the shift lever is in PARK (P). 2-39 If you have left engine running, the vehicle can the move , even when you can bedangerous to the LOCK position. 4. To be sure your vehicle. 3. Remove the key and takeit...