1994 CHEVROLET CAMARO parking brake

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vlain Light Control
’he main light control is a knob that
vorks these lights:
b Headlights
b Taillights
Parking lights
b License lights
1 Sidemarker lights
b Instrument panel lights
rurn the knob to -w- to turn on your
leadlights and ot&?operating lights.
rurn the knob to
pg to turn on your
larking lights without your headlights.
rurn the knob to
“OFF’ to turn off the
ights.
Brightness Control
This switch controls the brightness of
your instrument panel lights. Turn the
switch to brighten or dim the lights. If yo1
turn the switch all the way up to
0w,
your courtesy lights will come on.
Lights On Reminder
If you turn the ignition “Off” and leave
the lights on, you will hear a chime when
you open the driver’s door.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada)
The Canadian Federal Government has
decided that “Daytime Running Lights”
(DRL) are
a useful feature, in that DRL
can make your vehicle more visible to
pedestrians and other drivers during
daylight hours.
DRL are required on new
vehicles sold in Canada.
Your DRL work with a light sensor on top
of the instrument panel. Don’t cover it up.
The front turn signal lights will come
on
in daylight when:
The ignition is on
The headlight switch is off, and
The parking brake is released.
At dusk, the exterior lights will come
on
automatically and the front turn signal
lights will go out. At dawn, the exterior
lights will go out and the front
turn signal
lights will come on (if the headlight
switch is off).
Of course,
you may still turn on the
headlights any time you need
to.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set
the parking brake while the ignition is in
the
“Off” or “LOCK’ position. Then start
the vehicle. The DRL will stay
off until
you release the parking brake.

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1. Upper Air Vent
2. Main Light Control
3. Side Upper Air Vent
4. Instrument Cluster
5. Comfort Controls
6. Audio System
7. Side Window Defogger Vent
8. GloveBox
9. Remote Hatch Release
10. Cassette Tape Storage
11. Shift Lever
12. Parking Brake Lever
13. Cupholder
14. Storage Console and Compact Disc
15. Acceleration Slip Regulation Switch
Storage
(if equipped)
(if equipped)
16. Ashtray and
Coinholder with Mat
17. Cigarette Lighter
18. Horn
19. Rear Window Defogger Switch
20. Fog Lamp Switch (if equipped)
21. Convertible Top Switch (if equipped)
22. Ashtray (Manual Transmission)
(Automatic Transmission)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the light comes on while you are
driving, pull off the road and stop
carefully.
You may notice that the pedal is
harder to push. Or, the pedal may go
closer to the floor. It may take longer to
stop. If the light is still on, or
if the
anti-lock brake system warning light is
flashing, have the vehicle towed for
service. (See “Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light” and “Towing Your
Vehicle”
in the Index.) The
brake system warning light
will also
come on when you set your parking
brake, and
it will stay on if your parking
brake doesn’t release
fully. If it stays on
after your parking brake is
fully released,
it means you have a brake problem.
A CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be work-
ing properly if the brake system
warning light
is on. Driving with the
brake system warning light on can
lead to an accident. If &e light is still
on or if the anti-lock brake system
warning light is flashing after
you’ve
pulled off the road and stopped care-
fully, have the vehicle towed
for ser-
vice.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
With anti-lock, this light will come on
when you start your engine and
it will
stay on for three seconds. That’s normal.
If the light doesn’t come on, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if there is a
problem.
If the light flashes when you’re driving,
you don’t have anti-lock brakes and
there’s a problem with your regular
brakes. Pull off the road and stop
carefully. You may notice that the pedal is
harder to push. Or, the pedal may go
closer to the floor. It may take longer to
stop. Have the vehicle towed for service.
(See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the
Index.)
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Low Coolant Light (VS Engine)
This light should come on while you are
starting your engine. If the light doesn’t
come on, have it repaired. The light
also
comes on when the coolant in your
radiator is
low. You may need to add
coolant. See the Index under “Engine
Coolant.”
NOTICE:
Driving with the “LOW COOLANT”
light on could cause your Chevrolet
to overheat. See “Engine Overheat-
ing”
in the Index. Your Chevrolet
could be damaged, and
it wouldn’t be
covered by your warranty.
Convertible Top
le following procedures explain the
3per operation of your convertible top.
I Lower Your Convertible Top
~~
NOTICE:
Don’t leave your convertible out with
the top down for any long periods of
time. The sun and the rain can dam-
age your seat material and other
things inside your vehicle.
Park on
a level surface. Set the
parking brake
firmly. Shift an
automatic transmission into “P” (Park)
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2.
Open the trunk and remove the two
side covers from the storage bag.
Install the two side covers by
engaging the tab into the front seatbelt
cover. Lower covers onto vehicle. 3. Install middle section of cover by
sliding tabs into slots on right side
cover. Lower cover and engage latch.
4. Close the trunk.
To Raise Your Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. Set the
parking brake firmly. If
you have
an automatic transmission, shift into
“P’ (Park). If you have a manual
transmission, shift into
“R’ (Reverse).
The ignition must be in
the “ACC” or
“Run” position. Then lower both
sun
visors and lower both windows at
least three inches. If the boot cover
is
in place, it must be removed first.
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e
Wiper Blades: Are they in good
shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:
Have you checked all levels?
Lights: Are they all working? Are the
lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a
safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread
good enough for long-distance
driving? Are the tires all inflated to
the recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the
weather outlook along your route?
Should you delay your trip a short
time to avoid a major
storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date
maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as
“highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain
falling asleep at the wheel? Call
it
highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or
whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch
of road with the same scenery, along with
the hum of the tires
on the road, the drone
of the engine, and the rush
of the wind
against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t
let it happen to
you! If it
does, your vehicle can leave the road in
less than a second, and you could crash
and be injured.
What can you do about highway
hypnosis? First, be aware that
it can
happen.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well
ventilated,
with a comfortably cool
interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road
ahead and
to the sides. Check your
rearview mirrors and your instruments
frequently.
If you get sleepy, pull
off the road into
a rest, service, or parking area and
take
a nap, get some exercise, or both.
For safety, treat drowsiness on the
highway as an emergency.
Hill and Mountain
Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains is
different from driving
in flat or rolling
terrain.
If you drive regularly in steep
:ountry, or
if you’re planning to visit
there, here are some tips that can make
your trips safer and more enjoyable.
Keep your vehicle
in good shape.
Check all fluid levels and also the
brakes, tires, cooling system and
transmission. These parts can work
hard on mountain roads.
Know how to go down hills. The most
important thing
to know is this: let
your engine do some of the slowing
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Driving on Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear
before you start down a long or steep
downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you
might have to use your brakes
so much
that they would get hot and no longer
work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and
reduce your speed to around
45 mph
(70 kmh) to reduce the possibility of
engine and transmission overheating.
If you are towing a trailer and you
have an automatic transmission with
Overdrive, you may prefer to drive
in “D’
instead of Overdrive (or, as you need to,
a lower gear). Or,
if you have a manual
transmission with fifth (or sixth) gear
and you are towing a trailer, it’s better
not to use fifth (or sixth) gear. Just drive
in fourth gear (fifth gear if you have a
six-speed manual transmission) (or, as you
need to, a lower gear).
Parking on Hills
You really should not park your vehicle,
with a trailer attached, on a
hill. If
something goes wrong, your rig could
start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be
damaged.
But if you
ever have to park your
rig on a
hill, here’s how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t
shift into
“P’ (Park) yet, or into gear
for a manual transmission.
2. Have someone place chocks under the
3. When the wheel chocks are in place,
release the regular brakes until the
chocks absorb the load.
trailer wheels.
4. Reapply the
regular brakes. Then
apply your parking brake, and then
shift to
“P” (Park), or “R” (Reverse)
for a manual transmission.
5. Release the regular brakes.
When You Are Ready to Leave after
Parking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold
the pedal down while you:
Start your engine;
0 Shift into a gear; and
Release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear
4. Stop ahd have someone pick up and
of the
chocks.
store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often
when you’re pulling a trailer. See the
Maintenance Schedule for more on this.
Things that are especially important in
trailer operation are automatic
transmission fluid (don’t overfill), engine
oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system,
and brake adjustment. Each of these is
covered in this manual, and
the Index will
help you find them quickly. If you’re
trailering, it’s a good idea to review these
sections before you start your
trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch
nuts and bolts are tight.
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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
go more than 35 mph (55 km/h) or
farther than
50 miles (80 km) or your
transmission will be damaged. If these
limits
must be exceeded, then the rear
wheels have to be supported on a
dolly.
?ront Towing Hook-Ups
Ittach T-hook chains to slots in frame
*earward of front wheels on both sides.
NOTICE:
Do not attach winch cables or “J”
hooks to suspension components
when using car carrier equipment.
Always use T-hooks inserted in the
T-hook
slots.
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