1994 CHEVROLET CAMARO lights

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your Driving and the Road
Run your engine only as long as you
must. This saves fuel. When you run the
engine, make it go a little faster than just
idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly.
This uses less fuel for the heat that you
get and it keeps the battery charged.
You
will need a well-charged battery to restart
the vehicle, and possibly for signaling
later on with your headlights. Let the
heater run for awhile. Then,
shut the engine
off and close the
window almost all the way to preserve the
heat. Start the engine again and repeat this
only when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But do it as little as
possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you
can. To help keep warm, you can get out
of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous
exercises every half hour or
so until help
comes.
Towing a Trailer
NOTICE:
Pulling a trailer improperly can dam-
age your vehicle and result in costly
repairs not covered
by your warranty.
To pull a trailer correctly, follow the
advice
in this section, and see your
Chevrolet dealer for important
information about towing a trailer
with your vehicle.
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is
equipped with the proper trailer towing
equipment. To identify what the vehicle
trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you
should read the information in “Weight
of the Trailer” that appears later in this
section. But trailering is different than just
driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering
means changes in handling, durability,
and fuel economy. Successful, safe
trailering takes correct equipment, and
it has to be used properly.
That’s the reason for this section. In it are
many time-tested, important trailering
tips and safety rules. Many of these are
important for your safety md that of your
passengers.
So please read this section
carefully before you pull a trailer.
. . .142

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.
145. I

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Problems on the Road
Hazard Warning
Flashers
Your hazard warning flashers let you
warn others. They also
let police know
you have a problem. Your front and rear
turn signal lights will flash on and off. ’ress the button
in to make your front ant
ear turn signal lights
flash on and off.
(our hazard warning flashers work no
natter
what position your key is in, and
ven
if the key isn’t in.
i’I
C
V
Y
C
11
3
SI
b turn off the flashers, pull out on the
ol
1 ar.
Vhen the hazard warning flashers are on,
our turn signals won’t work.
Ither Warning Devices
f you carry reflective triangles, you can
et one up at the side of the road about
00 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
. ,148

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may
want to use another vehicle and some
jumper cables to start your Chevrolet. But
please follow the steps below to do it
safely. NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in
costly damage to your vehicle that
wouldn’t be covered by your war-
ranty.
Trying to start your Chevrolet by
pushing or pulling
it could damage
your vehicle, even
if you have a
manual transmission. And if you
have an automatic transmission,
it
won’t start that way.
To Jump Start Your Chevrolet:
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have
a 12-volt battery with a negative
ground system.
NOTICE:
If the other system isn’t a 12-volt
system with a negative ground, both
vehicles can be damaged.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the
jumper cables can reach, but be sure
the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
If they are,
it could cause a
ground connection you don’t want.
You wouldn’t be able to start your
Chevrolet, and the bad grounding
could damage the electrical systems.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles.
Turn off all lights that aren’t needed,
and radios. This
will avoid sparks and
help save both batteries. And
it could
save your radio!
NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be’
badly damaged. The repairs wouldn’t
be covered
by your warranty.
4. Open the hoods and locate the
batteries.
149 ...

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Service and Appearance Care
Engine Coolant
The following explains your cooling
system and how to add coolant when
it
is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating or if you need
to add
coolant to your radiator, see “Engine
Overheating” in the Index.
The proper coolant for your Chevrolet
will:
0 Give freezing protection down to
Give boiling protection up to 262°F
Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 Help keep the proper engine
Let the warning lights work as they
-34°F (-37°C).
(128°C).
temperature.
should.
What to Use:
Use a mixture of one-half clean water
(preferably distilled) and one-half
antifreeze that meets “GM Specification
1825M,” which won’t damage aluminum
parts.
You can also use a recycled coolant
conforming to GM Specification
1825M
with a complete coolant flush and refill. If
you use
this mixture, you don’t need to
add anything else.
NOTICE:
If you use an improper coolant mix,
your engine could overheat and be
badly damaged. The repair cost
wouldn’t be covered by your war-
ranty.
Too much water in the mix can
freeze and crack the engine, radiator,
heater core and other parts.
. . .I98

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Contacr your dealer to learn how to
prepare your vehicle for longer storage
periods.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulb,
see “Replacement Bulbs”
in the Index.
Halogen Bulbs Headlights
Headlight Aiming
Your
vehicle has a mini-quad headlight
system. These headlights have vertical
and horizontal indicators. When the
headlights are properly installed and
adjusted, and the vehicle is on level
ground, both indicators will read in the
:enter of the gage.
If they do not, you can
adjust the aim.
To adjust the aim of your headlights:
1. Move your vehicle to a level surface.
Use a spirit level to be sure. Be sure to
remove any items that are not part of
your original equipment from the
trunk and passenger areas.
No one
should be seated
in the vehicle and
your fuel tank should be about half
full. Check to be sure your tires are at
the correct pressure.
205. .

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Service and Appearance Care
There are four headlights. Each one has
its own vertical and horizontal aim
position indicators. Each indicator has
its own aiming screw.
A. Vertical Indicator
B. Horizontal Indicator
C. Vertical Aiming Screw
D. Horizontal Aiming Screw
II
!.
I.
I.
Start with the horizontal (left and
right) headlight aim. Don't try to
adjust the vertical (up and down) aim
first.
Check the horizontal aim for each
headlight and adjust
it as necessary.
Turn the horizontal aiming screw
until
the pointer is lined up with the 0
(zero).
5. Now adjust the vertical aim. Check
the vertical aim for each headlight and
adjust it as necessary.
6. Turn the vertical aiming screw until
the bubble in the level is centered at
0 (zero).
repeat steps
2 and 3.
7. If the gage readings are not centered,
Try not to touch threaded parts other than
the vertical and horizontal aiming screws.
If the vehicle body has been damaged
in
an accident or something, the headlight
should be aimed after repairing the body.
. . .206

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 9. Check the headlight aim indicators.
The horizontal indicator (A) should be
on
0 (zero). If the vehicle is level, the
vertical indicator (B) should also be
on 0 (zero). If the vehicle isn’t level,
check the vertical aim on a
level
surface as soon as you can. If either
indicator doesn’t read
0 (zero), adjust
the headlight aim. See “Adjusting Headlight Aim” in the Index.
If your vehicle is damaged in an accident
and the headlight aim seems to be
affected, see your Chevrolet dealer.
Headlights
on damaged vehicles may
require recalibration
of the horizontal aim
by your Chevrolet dealer.
s ....... I,
... I......, 1..1...... . . . , . . . . . .
Center High-Mounted Stoplight
To replace the bulb:
1. Remove the two screws in the
stoplight
lens.
2. Gently pull the assembly out and remove the bulb from
the back of the
assembly.
3. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
209. ,