1994 CHEVROLET CAMARO service

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Key Release Button: If you have a
manual transmission, your ignition lock
has a key release button.
You must press
the button before
you can take your key
out
of the ignition lock.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in “Lock”
and you can’t turn
it, be sure it is all
the way in. If it is, then turn the steer-
ing wheel left and right while you
turn the key hard. But turn the key
only with your hand. Using
a tool to
force it could break the key or the
ignition switch. If none
of this works,
then
your vehicle needs service.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
If you have power door locks, your
vehicle has a feature called Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP your
power door locks, electric mirrors, power
windows, audio system and remote hatch
release
will continue to work up to 10
minutes after the ignition key is turned to
“Off’ and neither door
is opened.
If
a door is opened, the audio system and
power windows will shut off. The power
door locks, electric mirrors and remote
hatch release
will work until you shut the
door. Once you have shut the door, these
accessories
will continue to work for
approximately
35 seconds. After this
time you will not be able to use these
accessories until the next time you open
a door or
turn on the ignition.
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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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ABS
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If the anti-lock brake system warning
light stays on longer than normal after
you’ve started your engine, turn the
ignition off. Or, if the light comes on and
stays on when you’re driving,
stop as
soon as possible and turn the ignition off.
Then start the engine again to reset the
system. If the light still stays on, or
comes on again while you’re driving,
your Chevrolet needs service. If the light
is on but not flashing and the regular
brake system warning light isn’t on, you
still have brakes, but you don’t have
anti-lock brakes.
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Lcceleration Slip Regulation (ASR)
lystem Warning Light (Option)
Vhen the ASR system is off, the “ASR”
ght
will come on. This light will also
ome on for three seconds as a bulb
heck each time you start your vehicle
nd if there’s a system failure. See
Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR)
lystem”
in the Index.
‘he ASR system will shut down partially ue to brake overheating but the
“ASR”
ght will not come on. If there is throttle
:laxer overheating, the “ASR” light will
luminate and the system will shut down.
hce everything cools off, the system will
perate norma
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Toltmeter
!ou can read battery voltage on your
,oltmeter.
If it reads less than 11 volts or
nore than
16 volts while your engine is
unning, and it stays there, you may have
problem with the electrical charging
ystem. Have it checked right away.
)riving with
the voltmeter reading in a
taming zone could drain your battery.
F you idle your engine for a while, the
oltmeter reading might move into the red
one. If the reading stays in the red zone
thile you are driving, you may have a
iroblem with the electrical charging
ystem. Have it checked. While the
oltmeter reads in
the red zone, your
sattery may not be able to power certain
lectrical accessories, like
ABS. (If this
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happens, your “ABS INOP” light will
come on. See “Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light”
in this part.)
If you must drive a short distance with the
voltmeter reading
in a warning zone, turn
off all your accessories, including your
comfort control and audio systems. SERVICE
ENGINE SOON
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)
A computer monitors operation of your
fuel, ignition and emission control
systems. This light should come on when
the ignition is on, but the engine
is not
running, as a check to show
you it is
working. If it does not come on at all,
have
it fixed right away. If it stays on, or
it comes on while you are driving, the
computer is indicating
that you have a
problem.
You should take your vehicle in
for service soon.

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tape player.
Clean your tape player with a
wiping-action, non-abrasive cleaning
cassette, and follow the directions
provided with it.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the
sound quality may degrade over time.
Always make sure that the cassette tape is
in good condition before you have your
tape player serviced. Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna can withstand
most car washes without being damaged.
If the mast should ever become slightly
bent, you can straighten it out by hand. If
the mast is badly bent, as it might be by
vandals, you should replace
it.
Check every once in a while to be sure
the mast is still tightened to the fender.
Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in theil
original cases or other protective cases
and away from direct sunlight and dust.
U
the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a
clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral
detergent solution and clean
it, wiping
from the center to the edge.
Be sure never
to touch the signal surface
when handling discs. Pick up discs by
grasping the outer edges or the edge
of
the hole and the outer edge.
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Mile for mile, freeways (also called
thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are the
safest of all roads. But
they have their
own special rules.
The most important advice
on freeway
driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep
to the right. Drive at the same speed most
of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast
or too-slow driving breaks a smooth
traffic flow. Treat the left lane
on a
freeway as a passing lane.
At the entrance there is usually a ramp
that leads
to the freeway. If you have a
clear view of
tHe freeway as you drive
along the entrdnce ramp, you should 3egin
to check traffic. Try to determine
where
you expect to blend with the flow.
Try to merge into the gap at close to the
prevailing speed. Switch on your
turn
signal, check your mirrors and glance
wer your shoulder
as often as necessary.
Iiy to blend smoothly with the traffic
flow.
Once you are
on the freeway, adjust
your speed to the posted limit or
to the
prevailing rate
if it’s slower. Stay in the
right lane unless you want to pass.
Before changing lanes, check your
mirrors. Then use your turn signal.
Just before you leave the lane, glance
quickly over your shoulder to make sure
there isn’t another vehicle in your “blind”
spot.
Once you are moving on the freeway,
make certain you allow a reasonable
following distance. Expect to move
slightly slower at night.
When
you want to leave the freeway,
move to the proper lane well in advance.
If you miss your exit do
not, under any
circumstances, stop and back up. Drive
on
to the next exit. The
exit ramp can be curved, sometimes
luite sharply. The exit speed is usually
losted. Reduce your speed according to
lour speedometer, not to your sense
of
notion. After driving for any distance at
ligher speeds,
you may tend to think you
we going slower than
you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re i-eady. Try to be well
hted.
If you must start when you’re not
iresh
- such as after a day’s work -
jon’t plan to make too many miles that
first part of the journey. Wear comfortable
zlothing and shoes you can easily drive
Ln.
[s your vehicle ready for a long trip? If
yob keep it serviced and maintained, it’s
ready to
go. If it needs service, have it
done before starting out. Of course, you’ll
find experienced and able service experts
in Chevrolet dealerships all across North
America. They’ll be ready and willing to
help if you need it.
Here are some things you can check
before a trip:
0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the
reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?

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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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