1993 CHEVROLET CAMARO Owners Manual

shift speeds (MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. , If you skip more than one gear I
-‘L when youdownshift, you could MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS, IN MPH (km/h) , , lose control of your vehicle. And I
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Engine
3.4L L32 13-16
I (Code S) I (21-25)
5.7L LT1 (24)
(Code P)
15
Acceleration Shift Speed you could injure yourself or others.
Don’t shift from
6 to 3, 5 to 2 or 4 2 to 3
(72-75) (51
-59) (34-35) 4547
32-37
21 -28
5 to 6 4 to 5
3 to 4
N/A
25 50 45 40
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(40) (80) (72)
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If your speed drops below 20 mph (30 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly,
you should downshift to the next lower gear. You may have to downshift two
or more
gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for
good performance.
NOTICE:
If you skip more than one gear
when
you downshift, or if you race
the engine when you downshift, you
can damage
the clutch or
transmission.
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Features & Controls
fl Limited-Slip Rear Axle
If you have this feature, your rear axle
can give
you additional traction on snow,
mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a
standard axle most
of the time, but when
one
of the rear wheels has no traction and
the other does, the limited-slip feature
will allow the wheel
with traction to
move the vehicle.
Purking
Parking Brake
The parking brake uses the brakes on the
rear wheels
To set the parking brake: Hold the brake
pedal down and pull up
on the parking
brake lever.
If the ignition is on, the brake
system warning light
will come on.
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To release the parking brake: Hold the
brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake
lever up
until you can push in the release
button. Hold the release button
in as you
move the brake lever all the way down.
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on Driving with the parking bra
cause your rear brakes tc
overheat. You may have to replace
them, and you could also
da: ge
sther parts of your vehicl
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If you are on a hill: See “Parking on
Hills” in the Index. That section shows
how to turn your front wheels.
If you are towing a trailer and are
parking on any
hill: See “Towing a
Trailer”
in the Index. That section shows
what
to do first to keep the trailer from
moving.
Shifting into P (Park)
(AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
It can IX aangerous to get out
- of your vehicle if the shift lever
is not fully in P (Park) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your
vehicle can roll.
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,
when you’re on fairly level ground,
use the steps that follow. If you are
parking on a hill, or if you’re
pulling
a trailer, also see “Parking
on Hills” or “Towing a Trailer” in
the Index.
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park)
right foot and set the parking brake.
position like this:
Hold in the button on the lever,
and push the lever all the way toward the front
of your vehicle.
3. Move the ignition key to LOCK.
4. Remove the key and take it with you.
If you can walk away from your
vehicle
with the ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle is
in P (Park).
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.eaving Your Vehicle with the
rngine Running
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
A It can be dangerous to leave
,A your vehicle with the engine
running. Your vehicle could move
suddenly
if the shift lever is not
fully in P (Park) with the parking
brake firmly set. And, if you leave
the vehicle with the engine running,
it could overheat and even catch
fire. You or others could be injured.
Don’t leave your vehicle
with the
I I engine running unless you have to.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the
engine running, be sure your vehicle
is in
P (Park) and your parking brake is firmly
set before you leave it. After you’ve
moved the shift lever into the
P (Park)
position, hold the regular brake pedal
down. Then, see
if you can move the shift
lever away from
P (Park) without first
pushing the button. If you can, it means
that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked
into
P (Park).
Shifting out of P (Park)
(AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
Your Chevrolet has a brake-transmission
shift interlock. You have
to fully apply
your regular brake before you can shift
from
P (Park) when the ignition is in
the Run position. See “Automatic
Transmission”
in the Index.
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If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease
pressure
on the shift lever - push the
shift lever all the way into
P (Park) 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.)
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but
still can’t shift
out of P (Park), try this:
1. Turn the key to Off.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end
3. Shift to N (Neutral).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the
drive gear
you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you
of
Step 4.
can.
Parking Your Vehicle
(MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
Before
you get out of your vehicle, put
your manual transmission
in R (Reverse)
and
firmly apply the parking brake.
If you are parking on a
hill, or if your
vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer, see
“Parking on Hills”
or “Towing a Trailer”
in the Index.
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Parking over Things That Burn
L/mu I IVIV.
'I'hlngs that can burn could I
I. touch hot exhaust parts under
your vehicle
and ignite. Don't park
over papers, leaves,
dry grass or
other things that can burn.
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Engine Exhaust
Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which
- you can't see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death.
~ You might have exhaust coming in if:
~ Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
* Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
0 Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
e Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over
m Repairs weren't done correctly.
0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle:
e Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and
Have it fixed immediatelv.
road debris.
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Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (AUTOMATIC TRANsMIssIoN)
It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some
things
to know.
1 CAUTION:
umg tne engme wltn tne alr system control OII coula allow aangerous
L exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”).\

Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide
(CO) into your
vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting. One place this can \
happen
is a garage. Exhaust - with CO - can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage
with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can
be a blizzard. (See “Blizzard” in the Index.)
11 can oe udngeruus LO gel out 01 yuur veriiue 11 lhe sriill lever is riui rully in
I L P (Park) 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’ve 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 P (Park).
C you are parking on a hill, or if you’re pulling a trailer, also see “Parking on Hills” or
Towing a Trailer”
in the Index.
Windows
Manual Windows
Use the window crank
to open and close
each
door window.
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Features & Controls
Power Windows (Option)
With power windows, switches on the
door control each window when the
ignition is on or when
RAP is present.
(See “Retained Accessory Power”
in
the Index.)
The switch for the driver’s window has an
Express Down feature. Quickly press and
release
the switch for the driver’s window
and
the window will lower completely.
You can also open this window any
amount by pressing the switch
and
releasing it when the window has
lowered
to the position you want.
Horn
To sound the horn, press either horn
symbol on your steering wheel.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust
;he steering wheel before
you drive.
You can also raise it to the highest level to
give your legs more room when
you exit
md enter the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel
md pull the lever. Move the steering
wheel to a comfortable level, then release
he lever
to lock the wheel in place.
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