1994 CHEVROLET CAMARO ignition

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1. Hold the brake pedal down with your
right foot and set the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever into “P’ (Park)
position like this:
Hold in the button on the lever,
and push the lever all the
way
toward the front of your vehicle.
3. Move the ignition key to “LOCK.”
4. Remove the key and take it with you.
If you can walk away from your
vehicle with
the ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle is in “P” (Park).
Leaving Your Vehicle with the
Engine Running
(AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
If you have to leave your vehicle with the
engine running, be sure your vehicle is
in
“P’ (Park) and your parking brake is
firmly set before you leave it. After
you’ve moved the shift lever into the
“P’
(Park) position, hold the regular brake
pedal down. Then, see
if you can move
the shift lever away from “P” (Park)
without first pushing the button. If you can,
it means
that the shift lever wasn’t
fully locked into “P’ (Park).
Torque f Ock (AUTOMATIC
TRANS#lSSlON)
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t
shift your transmission into “P” (Park)
properly, the weight of the vehicle may
put too much force on the parking pawl in
the transmission.
You may find it difficult
to pull the shift lever out of “P” (Park).
This is called “torque lock.”
To prevent
torque lock, set
the parking brake and
then shift into “P” (Park) properly before
you leave the driver’s seat. To find out
how, see “Shifting Into “P” (Park)” in
the Index.
When you are ready to drive, move the
shift lever out of “P” (Park)
BEFORE
you release the parking brake.
If “torque lock” does occur, you may
need to have another vehicle push yours
a little uphill to take some of the pressure
From the transmission,
so you can pull the
shift lever out of “P” (Park).
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[AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
Your Chevrolet has a brake-transmission
shift interlock.
You have to fully apply
your regular brake before
you can shift
from
“P’ (Park) when the ignition is in
the
“Run” position. See “Automatic
Transmission” in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of “P’ (Park), ease
pressure on the shift lever
- push the
shift lever all the way into
“P’ (Park) and
release the shift lever button
as you
maintain brake application. Then press the
shift lever button and move the shift
lever into the gear you wish.
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but
still can’t shift out of “P” (Park), try this:
1. Turn the key to ‘bOff.”
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end
3. Shift to “N” (Neutral).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the
drive gear
you want.
of Step 4.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you
can.
Parking Your Vehicle
(MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
Before you get out of your vehicle, put
your
manual transmission in “R”
(Reverse) and firmly apply the parking
brake.
If your vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer,
see “Towing a Trailer”
in the Index.
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There are several ways to turn off the
Cruise Control:
1. Step lightly on the brake pedal or push
the clutch pedal, if you have a manual
transmission;
2. Move the Cruise switch to “OFF.”
To Erase Speed Memory
When you turn off the Cruise Control or
the ignition, your Cruise Control set speel
memory is erased.
ASR and Cruise Control
If your ASR system engages while your
Cruise Control is set, Cruise Control will
disengage. Your speed will be set in
memory, though. When Cruise Control
engages again, use “WAY’
(Resume/Accelerate) to
go back to your
set speed.
Operation of Lights
4lthough your vehicle’s lighting system
:headlights, parking lights, fog lamps,
side marker lights and taillights) meets all
ipplicable federal lighting requirements,
Zertain states and provinces may apply
:heir own lighting regulations that may
require special attention before you
>perate these lights.
For example, some jurisdictions may
require that you operate fog lamps only
when your lower beam headlights are also
m, or that headlights be turned on
whenever you must use your windshield
wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions
prohibit driving solely with parkmg
lights, especially at dawn or dusk. It is
recommended that you check with your
own state or provincial highway authority
for applicable lighting regulations.
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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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Mirrors
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
An inside rearview mirror is attached to
your windshield. The mirror has pivots
so
that you can adjust it up and down or side
to side.
You can adjust the mirror for day or night
driving.
Pull the tab for night driving to
reduce glare. Push the tab for daytime
driving.
Manual Adjust Mirror
Adjust the passenger side outside mirror
by hand so that you can just see the side
of your vehicle when you are sitting in a
comfortable driving position.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your right side mirror is convex.
A convex mirror’s surface is curved
so
you can see more from the driver’s seat.
L%, CAUTION:
If you aren’t used to a convex mi1
you can hit another vehicle. A cor
vex mirror can make things (like
other vehicles) look farther away
than they really are. If you cut toc
sharply into the right lane, you co
hit a vehicle on your right. Check
your inside mirror or glance over
your shoulder before changing lar
Manual Remote Control Mirror
Adjust the driver side outside mirror with
the lever on the door. Adjust the mirror
so
that you can just see the side of your
vehicle when you are sitting
in a
comfortable driving position.
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Electric Mirror Control (Option)
The electric mirror control is on the
iriver’s door.
To adjust either mirror, turn
he switch to
“LEFT” or “RIGHT.” Then
lse the joystick to adjust the mirror.
The control only works when the ignition
switch
is in “Run” or “Acc,” or when
RAP is present. (See “Retained
Accessory Power”
in the Index.)
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The trip odometer can tell you how far
your vehicle has been driven since you
last set the trip odometer to.zero.
To set the trip odometer to zero, press the
hob.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine speed
in thousands
of revolutions per minute
(rpm).
NOTICE:
Do not operate the engine with the
tachometer in the red area, or engine
damage may occur.
Warning Lights, Gages
and Indicators
This section describes the warning lights
and gages that may be on your vehicle.
The pictures will help you locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that
something is wrong before it becomes
serious enough to cause an expensive
repair or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also
save you or others from injury.
Warning lights go on when there may be
or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s
functions.
As you will see in the details
on the next few pages, some warning
lights come on briefly when you turn the
ignition key just to let you know they’re
working.
If you are familiar with this
section, you should not be alarmed when
this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be
or
is a problem with one of your vehicle’s
functions. Often gages and warning lights
work together to let you know when
there’s a problem with your vehicle. When one
of the warning lights comes on
and stays
on when you are driving, or
when one of the gages shows there may
be a problem, check the section that tells
you what to do about it. Please follow the
manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs
can be costly
- and even dangerous. So
please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They’re a big help.
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Fuel Gage
Your fuel gage shows about how much
fuel is in your tank. The fuel gage works
only when the ignition switch is in the
“Run” position. When the gage pointer
first indicates
“E,” you still have a little
fuel left (about one to two gallons), but
you need to get more right away.
Here are four concerns some owners
have had about the fuel gage. All these
situations are normal and do not indicate
that anything is wrong with the fuel gage. At
the gas station, the gas pump shuts
off before the gage reads
“E”
It takes more (or less) gas to fill up
than the gage reads. For example, the
gage reads
1/2 full, but it took more
(or less) than half of the tank’s
capacity to fill it.
The gage moves a little when you
turn, stop or speed up.
When you
turn the engine off, the
gage doesn’t go back to
“E.”
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Brake System Warning Light
Your Chevrolet’s hydraulic brake system
is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t
working, the other part can still work and
stop you.
For good braking, though, you
need both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there could
be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.
This light should come on as you start the
vehicle.
If it doesn’t come on then, have it
fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if
there’s a problem.
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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
.lly again.