1993 CHEVROLET CAMARO towing

When your vehicle is being towed, have
the ignition
key off. The steering wheel
should be clamped
in a straight-ahead
position,
with a clamping device designed
for towing service.
Do not use the
vehicle’s steering column lock for this.
The transmission should be in Neutral
and the parking brake released.
Don’t have your vehicle towed on the rear
wheels, unless you must.
If the vehicle
must be towed on the rear wheels, don’t
EO more than 35 mDh (55 kmh) or I
CAUTION:
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I Front Towing Hook-Ups
A vehicle can fall from a car
Attach T-hook chains to slots in frame
carrier if
it isn’t properly rearward of front wheels on both sides.
secured. This can cause a collision,
tightly secured with chains or steel
cables before
it is transported.
Don’t
use substitutes (ropes, leather
straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that
can be cut by sharp edges
underneath the towed vehicle.
Farther than
50 miles (80 km j or your
transmission
will be damaged. If these
limits must be exceeded, then
the rear
wheels have to be supported on
a dolly.
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Do not attach winch cables or
1 hooks to suspension components
en using car carrier equipment
I Always use T-hooks inserted in the
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I T-hook slots. II
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not tow with sling-typc
equipment or fascia/fog light
damage will occu
Use wheel lift or car carrier
equipment. Additional ramping may
be required for car carrier equipment.
Use safety chains and wheel straps. Attach
a separate safety chain around
outboard end
of each lower control arm.
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contact. To help avoid damage, install
a towing
dolly and raise vehicle until
proper clearance
is obtained between *
the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment.
Rear Towing Hook-Ups
Attach T-hook chains in front of rear
wheels in bottom of frame rail on both
sides.
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I ~ to suspension compontllLa
using car carrier equipment.
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Problems on the Road
If you let your tires spin at high
speed, they can explode and
you or others could be injured. And,
the transmission or other partsof the
vehicle can overheat. That could
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cause an engine compartment fire or
other damage. When you’re stuck,
spin the wheels as little as possible.
Don’t spin the wheels above
35 mph
(55 km/h) as shown on the
speedometer.
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Spinning your wheels can destroy
parts of your vehicle as well as the
.ires. If you spin the wheels too fast
Nhile shifting your transmission
aack and
forth, you can destro!,
your transmission.
Rocking your vehicle to get it out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and
right. That will clear the area around your
front wheels. Then shift back and forth
between
R (Reverse) and a forward gear
(or with a manual transmission, between
First or Second gear and Reverse),
spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Release the accelerator pedal while you
shift, and press lightly on
the accelerator
pedal when the transmission is
in gear. If
that doesn’t get you out after a few tries,
you may need to be towed out. If you do
need to be towed out, see “Towing Your
Vehicle”
in the Index.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)
Schedule I
Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is
MAINLY driven under one or more of
the following conditions:
When most trips are less than 4 miles
When most trips are less than 10 miles
(6 km).
(16 km) and outside temperatures
remain below freezing.
When most trips include extended
idling and/or frequent low-speed
operation, as in stop-and-go traffic.
When towing a trailer.
When operating in dusty areas.
Schedule I should also be followed if
the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial
applications.
*An Emission Control Service.
ft The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
has determined that the failure to perform
this maintenance item will not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
prior to the completion
of vehicle usehl
life. General Motors, however, urges that
all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and
the maintenance be recorded in “Section
E:
Maintenance Record. ”
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ITEM
NO.
2
4
6
8
10 -
WHAT TO SERVICE
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and II.
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(whichever occurs first).
Chassis Lubrication I Every other oil change. ~~
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Transmission Service I
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and II. I
Spark Plugwire Inspection** 1
Every 30,000 Miles (50 OOO km).
Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines Inspection** I
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Maintenance Schedule
aection A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
6 Transmission Service - For manual transmissions,
fluid doesn’t require changing.
For automatic transmissions, change both the fluid
and filter every
15,000 miles (25 OOO km) if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one
or more of these
conditions:
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change both the fluid and filter every
100,OOO miles (160 O00 km).
7 Spark Plug Replacement* - Replace spark plugs
with the proper type. See “Replacement Parts” in
the Index.
burns, cracks or other damage. Check
the boot fit at
the distributor and at
the spark plugs. Replace wires
as needed.
8 Spark Plug Wire Inspection** - Inspect for In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90°F (32°C) or
higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police car or delivery
service.
*An Emission Control Service.
The
U. 5’. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion
of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended
maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in “Section
E: Maintenance Record. ”
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Reporting Safety
Defects to General
Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or
Transport Canada)
in a situation like this,
we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please
call us at 1-800-222- 1020
, or write:
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 7047
Troy, MI 48007-7047
In Canada, please call us at
1-800-263-3777 (English) or
1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Assistance Center
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario LlH
8P7
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Chevrolet Roadside
Assistance
To enhance Chevrolet’s strong
commitment to customer satisfaction,
Chevrolet is excited to announce the
establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside
Assistance Center. As the owner of
a
1993 Chevrolet, membership in Roadside
Assistance is free.
Roadside Assistance
is available 24 hours
a day,
365 days a year, by calling
1 -800-CHEV USA (1 -800-243-8872).
This toll-free number
will provide you
over-the-phone roadside assistance
with
minor mechanical problems. If your
problem cannot be resolved over the
phone, our advisors have access to
a
nationwide network of dealer
recommended service providers. The
following services are available:
0 Towing
0 Locksmith
0 Tire Repair
Glass Replacement
0 Rental car or taxi
Additional services as necessary
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Index
Exhaust. Engine ................ 74
Extender. Safety Belt ............ 44
Fabric Protection ............. 267
Fan Control Knob .............. 110
Features and Controls ........... 47
Filling Your Tank .............. 222
Finish Care (Paint) ............. 271
Finish Damage (Paint) .......... 273
Fixed Mast Antenna ............ 129
Flashers. Hazard Warning ....... 184
Flat Tire. Changing a ........... 205
Flat. If a Tire Goes ............. 204
Floor Mats .................... 95
Fluid. Automatic Transmission ... 233
Fluid. Manual Transmission ...... 235
Fluid. Power Steering ........... 242
. 334
Fluid. Windshield Washer ....... 243
Fluids and Lubricants.
Recommended
.............. 305
FM Stereo .................... 127
Fog Lights .................... 86
Fog. Mist and Haze.
Driving in
.................. 158
Fog. Tips on Driving in ......... 159
Following Distance (with a
Trailer)
.................... 178
Foreign Countries. Fuels in ...... 222
Freeway Foreign Material Paint Damage
... 272
Driving on the .............. 161
Entering the ................ 16 1
Leaving the ................. 162
Front Ashtray
..................... 94
Map Lights .................. 87
Seat. Manual ................ 12
Console Storage .............. 92
Seatbacks. Reclining .......... 13
Towing Hook-ups ............ 191
Fuels in Foreign Countries ....... 222
Fuel ........................ 219
Fuel Gage .................... 100
Fuse Block. Main .............. 277
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 276
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Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
... 102
Engine Oil Pressure .......... 104
Fuel ...................... 100
Warning Lights and Indicators ... 99
Gasolines for Cleaner Air ....... 221
Glass ........................ 269
Glove Box .................... 92
GM Participation in Better ...........
Business Bureau Mediation/
Arbitration Program
........ 3 16
Halogen Bulbs ............... 247
Hatch Release .................. 51
Hatch Release. Remote .......... 51
Hazard Warning Flashers ........ 184
Head Restraints ................ 14
Headlight Aiming .............. 248
Headlight Highbow Beam ....... 78
Heater Controls ................ 110
Heater. Engine Block ............ 61
Heating ....................... 11 1
Heating. Bi-Level ............... 111
High Beams .................. 154
Highway Hypnosis ............. 164
Hill and Mountain Roads ........ 165
Hills. Parking on .............. 168
Hitches ...................... 176
Hood Release ................. 223
Hood. Checking Things
under the
................... 223
Hook-Ups Front Towing ........ 19 1
Hook-Ups. Rear Towing ........ 192
Horn ......................... 76
How to Add Coolant to the
Coolant Recovery Tank
....... 197
How to Add Coolant to the
Radiator
............... 199. 201
Hydraulic Clutch .............. 237
Hydroplaning ................. 157
Hypnosis. Highway ............ 164
Identification Number.
Vehicle
.................... 275
If a Tire Goes Flat ............. 204
If You’re Stuck in Deep
Snow
..................... 173
If You’re Stuck: In Sand.
Mud. Ice or Snow ............ 215
Ignition Switch ................. 55
Inflatable Restraint. Supplemental . . 25
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