1993 CHEVROLET CAMARO door lock

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Vehicle Symbok
These are some of the symbols you will
find on your vehicle. For example, these
symbols are used on an original battery: These symbols are important for you
and your passengers whenever your
vehicle
is driven:
Caution Possible Injury
Protect Eyes by Shielding
Caustic Battery Acid
Could Cause Burns
Avoid Sparks or Flames
Sparks or Flame Could
Explode Battery Fasten Safety Belts
Door LocWUnlock
These symbols have to do with your
lights:
Master Lighting Switch
Turn Signal Direction Hazard
Warning Flasher
Headlight High Beam
Parking Lights
Courtesy Lights
Fog Lights
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How to Wear Safety
Belts Properly
Adults
This section is only for people of adult
size.
1 CAUTION:
11 A There are special things to
A know about safety belts and
children.
And there are different
rules for babies and smaller
children.
If a child will be riding in
your Chevrolet, see the section after
this one, called “Children.” Follow
those rules for everyone’s
protection.
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First, you’ll want to know which restraint
systems your vehicle has.
We’ll start with the driver position.
Driver Position
This section describes the driver’s
-%raint system.
Lap-Shoulder Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s
how to wear
it properly.
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see
“Seats”
in the Index) so you can sit up
straight.
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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
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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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Features & Controls
Door Locks
I CAUTION:
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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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When you park your Chevrolet and open
the driver’s door, you’ll hear a tone
reminding you to remove your key from
the ignition and take
it with you. Always
do this. Your steering wheel
will be
locked, and
so will your ignition. If you
have an automatic transmission, taking
your key out also locks your transmission.
And remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot,
close all windows and lock
your vehicle.
Remember
to keep your valuables out of
sight. Put them in a storage area, or take
them with you.
Parking Lots: If you park in a lot where
someone will be watching your vehicle,
it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your
ignition key? What
if you have to leave
something valuable
in your vehicle?
0 Put your valuables in a storage area,
like your glove box.
0 Lock the glove box.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key with you.
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Your vehicle is equipped with the
PASS-Key II@ (Personalized Automotive
Security System) theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key II@ is
a passive theft-deterrent
system. This means you don’t have to do
anything different to arm or disarm the
system. It works when you insert or
remove the ke from the ignition.
PASS-Key I1 uses
a resistor pellet in
the ignition key that matches a decoder
in your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key
II@ system senses
that someone is using the wrong key,
it
shuts down the vehicle‘s starter and fuel
systems.
For about three minutes, the
starter won’t work and fuel won’t
go to
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Off (C): Unlocks the steering wheel,
ignition and automatic transmission, but
does not send electrical power to any
accessories. Use this position
if your
vehicle must be pushed or towed.
A
warning tone will sound if you open the
driver’s door when the ignition is
in Off
and the key is in the ignition.
Run (D): Position to which the switch
returns after you start your engine and
release the switch. The switch stays
in the
Run position when the engine is running.
But even when the engine is not running,
you can use
Run to operate your
electrical power accessories and to
display some instrument panel warning
and indicator lights.
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