1993 CHEVROLET CAMARO Owners Manual

Checking Your
Restraint Systems
Vow and then, make sure all your belts,
mckles, latch plates, retractors,
Inchorages and reminder systems are
working properly. Look for any loose
?arts or damage.
If you see anything that
night keep
a restraint system from doing
Its job, have it repaired.
Replacing Safety Belts
after a Crash
If you’ve had a crash, do you need new
belts?
After a very minor collision, nothing
may be necessary. But
if the belts were
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this? Q: What’s wrong with
A: The belt is torn.
, Torn or frayed belts may not I
stretched, as they would be if worn during 1 protect you in a crash. They
a more severe crash, then you need new
IF can rip apart under impact forces. If ’
belts.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace them.
Collision damage also may mean you
will
have to have safety belt parts, like the
retractor, replaced or anchorage locations
repaired
- even if the belt wasn’t being
used at the time of the collision.
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a belt-is torn or frayed, get a new
one right away.
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The model number on the replacement
belt must be listed on the
safety belt you
want to replace.
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Notes
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Part 2
Features & Controls
Keys .............................................................. 48
.... DoorLocks ......................................................... 50
Theft .............................................................. 52
Here you can learn about the
many standard and optional
features on your Chevrolet. 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 .
PASS-Key II@ ...................................................... 53
New Vehicle "Break-In" .............................................. 55
Ignitionswitch ...................................................... 55
Starting Your Engine ................................................. 57
Driving through Deep Standing Water
.................................... 61
Engine Block Heater
................................................. 61
Automatic Transmission .............................................. 62
ManualTransmission ................................................. 66
Limited-Slip Rear Axle
............................................... 70
Parking
............................................................ 70
EngineExhaust
..................................................... 74
Windows
.......................................................... 75
Horn
.............................................................. 76
Tiltwheel
.......................................................... 76
Operation of Lights
.................................................. 84
Interior Lights ...................................................... 86
Mirrors ............................................................ 87
Twin Lift-off Roof Panels
............................................. 88
Storage and Compartments ............................................ 92
Sunvisors
......................................................... 94
Ashtray and Lighter .................................................. 94
FloorMats ......................................................... 95
Instrument Panel and Cluster ........................................... 98
Warning Lights
. Gages and Indicators .................................... 99
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The Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever .................................. 77
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Features & Controls
4 Keys
The ignition keys are for the ignition only.
Leaving young children in a
d L vehicle with the ignition key is
dangerous for many reasons. A
child or others could be badly
injured or even killed.
They could operate power windows
other controls or even make the
:hick move. Don't leave the keys
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111 a vehicle with young children.
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The door keys are for the doors and all
other locks.
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When a new Camaro is delivered, the
dealer removes the plugs from the keys,
and gives them
to the first owner.
However, the ignition key may not have a
Plug.
If the ignition key doesn't have a plug,
there
will be a bar-coded key tag instead.
Each plug or tag has
a code on it that tells
your dealer or a qualified locksmith how
to make extra keys. Keep the plugs in a
safe place.
If you lose your keys, you'll
be able to have new ones made easily
using these plugs.
If your ignition keys
don't have plugs, go to your Chevrolet
dealer for the correct key code
if you
need a new ignition key.
NOTICE:
Your Chevrolet has a number of
new features that can help prevent
theft. But you can have a
lot of
trouble getting into your vehicle if
you ever
lock your keys inside. You
may even have
to darnage \'our
vehicle
to get in. So be s YOU
have extra keys.
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Door Locks
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Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
Passengers
- especially children
- can easily open the doors and
fall
out. When a door is locked,
the inside handle won’t open
it.
Outsiders can easily enter through
an unlocked door when you slow
down
or stop your vehicle.
This may not be
so obvious: You
increase the chance
of‘ being
thrown
out of the vehicle in a
crash if the doors aren’t locked.
Wear safety belts properly, lock
your doors, and you will be far
better
off whenever you drive your
vehicle. There
are several ways
to lock and unlock
your vehicle:
From the outside: Use your door
key.
From the inside: To lock the door, move
the
lock control on the door back.
To unlock the door. move the lock control
on
the door forward.
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Power Door Locks (Option)
Push the power door lock switch to lock
or unlock both doors at once.
The switch only works when the ignition
switch is
in Run or Acc, or when RAP is
present. (See "Retained Accessory
Power"
in the Index.)
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your
keys, open your door and set the locks
from inside. Then get out and close the
door.
Hatch Release
Your door key opens the hatch.
Remote Hatch Release (Option)
Press the switch in your glove box to
unlock the hatch from inside your vehicle.
If you have an automatic transmission,
your shift lever must
be in P (Park) or
N (Neutral) to use the switch. If you have
a manual transmission and the ignition
switch is
in Run. you must set the parking
brake before
you can use the switch.
The switch only works when Ihe ignition
switch is
in Run or Acc. or when RAP is
present. (See "Retained Accessory
Power"
in the Index.)
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NOTICE:
you put things in the hatchback
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area, be sure they won’t break the
glass when you close it. Never slam
the hatch down. You could break thL
glass or damage
the defogper grid
(if equipped).
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It can be dangerous to drive
with the hatch open. Carbon
monoxide
(CO) gas can come into
your vehicle.
You can’t see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
If you must drive
with the hatch
open:
Make sure all other windows
Turn the fan on your heating
are
shut.
or cooling system to its
highest speed with the setting
on
9 . That will force
outside air into your vehicle.
See “Comfort Controls”
in
the Index.
If you have air vents on or
under the instrument panel,
open
them all the way.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in
some cities. Although your Chevrolet 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 walk away
from your vehicle with the keys inside,
it’s an easy target for
joy riders or
professional thieves
- so don’t do it.
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