1994 CHEVROLET CAMARO ECU

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your Driving and the Road
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0 You may want to put winter
emergency supplies in your vehicle.
Include an ice scraper, a small brush
or broom, a supply of windshield
washer
fluid, a rag, some winter outer
clothing, a small shovel,
a flashlight, a
red cloth, and a couple of reflective
warning triangles. And, if you
will be
driving under severe conditions,
include a small bag of sand, a piece of
old carpet or a couple of burlap bags
to help provide traction. Be sure you
properly secure these items
in your
vehicle.
Driving on Snow or Ice
Most of the time, those places where your
tires meet the road probably have good
traction.
However, if there is snow or ice between
your tires and the road, you can have a
very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot
less traction
or “grip” and will need to be
very careful. P. :’
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What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.”
Very cold snow or ice can be slick and
hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even
more trouble because
it may offer the
least traction of all.
You can get “wet ice”
when it’s about freezing
(32°F; OOC) and
freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid
driving on wet ice until salt and sand
crews can get there.
Whatever the condition
- smooth ice,
packed, blowing or loose snow
- drive
with caution.
If you have traction control,
keep the system on.
It will improve your
ability to accelerate when driving on a
slippery road. Even though your vehicle
has a traction control system, you’ll want
to slow down and adjust your driving to
the road conditions. See “Acceleration
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Trailer Brakes
If your trailer weighs more than 1,000
pounds (450 kg) loaded, then it needs its
own brakes
- and they must be adequate.
Be sure to read and follow the instructions
for the trailer brakes
so you’ll be able to
install, adjust and maintain them properly.
Because you have anti-lock brakes, do not
try to tap into your vehicle’s brake
system. If you do, both brake systems
won’t work well, or at all.
Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount
of experience. Before setting out for the
open road, you’ll want to get to know
your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel
of handling and braking with the added
weight of the trailer. And always keep in
mind that the vehicle you are driving is
now
a good deal longer and not nearly so
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch
and platform, safety chains, electrical
connector, lights, tires and mirror
adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer
moving and then apply the trailer brake
controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working.
This lets
you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that
the
lights and any trailer brakes are still
working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when driving
your vehicle without a trailer. This can
help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up
ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And,
because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return
to
your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. Then, to move the trailer
to the left, just move that hand to the left.
To move the trailer to the right, move
your hand to the right. Always back up slowly
and, if possible, have someone
guide you.
Making Turns
When you’re turning with a trailer, make
wider turns than normal.
Do this so your
trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs,
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid
jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in
advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has
to have a different turn signal flasher and
extra wiring. The green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you
signal a turn or lane change. Properly
hooked up, the trailer lights will also
flash, telling other drivers you’re about to
turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows
Dn your instrument panel will flash for
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are
burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind you
are seeing your signal when
they are not. It’s important to check
occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs
are still working.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I To replace a headlight:
Before replacing a headlight that does not
light, check to make sure that the wiring
connector
is securely fastened to it.
See “Replacement
Bulbs” in the Index to
check the size and type of headlight you
need
to use before you begin to replace
the headlight.
You must replace a
headlight
with one that is exactly the
Be careful not to move the aiming screws
when you replace the headlight.
If the
headlight being replaced was properly
aimed, the new one
will be also if it is
properly installed.
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I. Remove the Torx@ head screws at the
end of the aiming ring.
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rire Chains
NOTICE:
If your Chevrolet has P235/55R16 or
P245/50ZR16 size
tires, don’t use tire
chains; they can damage your vehicle.
If you have other tires, use tire chains
only when you must. Use only
SAE
Class “S” type chains that are the
proper size for your tires. Install
them on the rear tires and tighten
them as tightly
as possible with the
ends securely fastened. Drive slowly
and follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions. If you can hear the
chains contacting your vehicle, stop
and retighten
them. If the contact
continues, slow down
until it stops.
Driving too fast
with chains on will
damage your vehicle.
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Appearance Care
:member, cleaning products can be
.zardous. Some are toxic. Others can
lrst into flame
if you strike a match
. get them on a hot part of the vehicle.
]me are dangerous
if you breathe
eir fumes
in a closed space. When
)u use anything from a container to
ean your Chevrolet, be sure to follow
the manufacturer‘s warnings and
instructions. And always open your
doors or windows when you’re
:leaning the inside. Never use these to clean your vehicle:
0 Gasoline
0 Benzene
Naphtha
0 Carbon Tetrachloride
0 Acetone
0 Paint Thinner
0 Turpentine
a Lacquer Thinner
0 Nail Polish Remover
They can
all be hazardous - some
more than others
- and they can all
damage your vehicle, too.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Passengers. Rear Seat
(Safety Belts)
................ 3 I
Passing ....................... 13 I
Pedal Travel. Brake ............. 204
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
. . 249
Power
Door Locks
................... 48
Retained Accessory
............ 56
Seat. Six-Wdy ................. 13
Steering
.................... 130
Steering Fluid
................ 200
Windows
.................... 7 1
Pregnancy. Safety Belt Use during
...................... 31
Pressure Cap. Radiator
........... 200
Problems on the Road ........... 147
Publications. Service
............ 262
Questions
Many People Ask about
Safety Belts
- and the Answers.
Here are
.................. 19
Radiator Pressure Cap
.......... 200
Radiator. How to Add Coolant
to the
.................... 16 1. 163
Radio Reception. Understanding ... 120
Radio.
To Play the
AM/FM Stereo
with Cassette
AM/FM Stereo with Compact
Tape Player
............... 1 13
Disc Player
................ I I6
... 272
Rain. Driving in the ............. 134
Rainy Weather Tips. Some Other
... I36
Rear Axle
....................... 197
Axle. Limited-Slip ............ 66
Seat Passengers (Safety Belts) ... 31
Seat. Securing
a Child Restraint
in the ..................... 37
Seatback. Folding
............. 15
Towing Hook-Ups ............ 156
Window Defogger
............ I I1
Rearview Mirror? Inside
Day/Night
.................... 82
Reclining Front Seatbacks ......... 13
Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
............... 251
Recovery. Off-Road ............. 13 1
Release Hatch
...................... 51
Hatch. Remote ............... 52
Hood
....................... 184
Reminder Light. Safety Belt
...... 20
Reminder. Lights On
............ 80
Remote Hatch Release
........... 52
Remote Lock Control ............ 49
Replacement
Air Filter .................... 192
Battery. Remote Lock Control
... 50
Bulbs (Part Numbers) .......... 23 1
Bulbs (Service) ............... 205
Parts ....................... 233
Replacement
Wheel
...................... 219
Wheels. Used
................ 219
Replacing
Brake System Parts ..... 204
Replacing Safety Belts after
a Crash ..................... 44
Reporting Safety Defects ......... 259
Restraint Systems. Seats and
...... 11
Restraints
Checking Your System
......... 43
Child
....................... 35
Where
to Put the .............. 35
Retained Accessory Power
........ 36
Right Front Passenger Position
(Safety Belts)
................ 31
Right Front Seat. Securing
a Child
Restraint
in the ............... 39
Road. Problems on the ........... 147
Road. Your Driving and the ....... 123
Roads.
Hill and Mountain ........ 138
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
.... 261
Roadside Assistance. Chevrolet .... 260
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get
It out ...................... 177
Roof Panels. Twin Lift-off
....... 83
Rotation. Tire
.................. 216
Running Lights. Daytime ......... 80
Running Your Engine while
You’re Parked
................ 71