1994 CHEVROLET CAMARO coolant level

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Bi-Level Vent
Heater
Blend
These symbols are used on warning and
indicator lights:
Engine Coolant
Temperature
Battery Charging System
El
Fuel
Engine Oil Pressure
Brake (Canada) Anti-Lock Brake System
(Canada)
Low Coolant
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Here are some other symbols you may see:
Hatchflrunk Release
Hood Release
Lighter Horn
B
k3
Speaker
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine During initial start-up only, if your
vehicle is equipped with an optional
engine coolant heater, you can
use it in
cold weather (around +2OoF/-8”C or
lower) to heat the passenger area better
than without
it. Because an engine coolant
heater warms the engine coolant, your
vehicle’s heating system can more
efficiently provide heat for the passenger
area of your vehicle. See “Engine Coolant
Heater’’
in the Index.
Bi-Level Heating
You may want to use bi-level heating on
cool, but sunny days. This setting directs
cool air toward
your body and warmer air
toward your feet.
1. Turn the air control knob to *g .
2. Turn the temperature control knob to
3. Turn the fan control knob to the right.
a comfortable setting.
Ventilation
For mild outside temperatures when little
neating or cooling is needed, you can still
iirect outside air through your vehicle.
1. Turn the air control knob to 9 .
2. Turn the temperature control knob to a
3. Turn the fan control knob to the right.
comfortable setting.
7efogging and Defrosting
Nindo
ws
. Turn the air control knob to 9.
!. Turn the temperature control knob all
1. Turn the fan control knob to the right.
the
way to
the right.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine On the V8 engine you’ll see this:
1. Coolant recovery tank
2. Radiator pressure cap
3. Electric engine fans
A CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood can
start up even when the engine is not
running and can injure
you. Keep
hands, clothing and tools
away from
any underhood electric fan.
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If the coolant inside the coolant recovery
tank is boiling, don’t do anything else
until it cools down.
When
it is cool, remove the coolant
recovery tank cap and look at
the dipstick.
The coolant level should be at or above
“FULL COLD.” If it isn’t, you may have
a leak
in the radiator hoses, heater hoses,
radiator,
water pump or somewhere else
in the cooling system.
A CAUTION:
Heater and radiator hoses, and other
engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t
touch them. If you do, you can be
burned.
Don’t
run the engine if there is a
leak. If you run the engine, it could
lose all coolant. That could
cause an
engine fire, and you could be burned.
Get any leak fixed before you drive
the vehicle.
NOTICE:
Engine damage from running your
engine without coolant isn’t covered
by your warranty. I
If there seems to be no leak, check to see
if the electric engine fan is running. If the
engine
is overheating, the fan should be
running.
If it isn’t, your vehicle needs
service.
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Bank
If yon .haven’t found a problem yet, but
the COOhint level isn’t at ur above the
“FULL COLD” mark, add a 50/50
mixture of clew wata (preferably
distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the
coolant‘rtyxwery ta&. (see “~nginef
Coolant” in the Index for more infor-
mation about the prop coolaat mix.)
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NOTICE:
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In cold weather, water can freeze and
crack the engine, radiator, heater core
and other parts. Use the warn-
mended coolant.
When the coolant in the coalant recovery
tank is at or above the “FULL GOLD”
mark, .start your vehicle.
If the overheat warning continues, there’s
one more thing you can try. You can add
the proper coolant mix directly to the
radiator, but be sure the cooling system is
cool before you do it.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 6. Start the engine and let it run until
you can feel the upper radiator hose
getting hot. Watch out for the engine
fan(s).
7. By this time the coolant level inside
the radiator filler neck may be lower.
If the level is lower, add more
of the
proper
mix through the filler neck
until the level reaches the base of the
filler neck.
8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any
time during this procedure if coolant
begins to
flow out of the filler neck,
reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the
arrows on the pressure cap line up
like
this.
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
(5.7L LTl (Code P) Engine)
~ NOTICE:
The LTl engine (Code P) has a
specific radiator fill procedure.
Failure to follow this procedure
could cause your engine to overheat
and be severely damaged.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. Fill with the proper mix. Add coolant
until you see a steady stream of
coolant coming from the bleed valves.
5. Close the bleed valves.
6. Continue to fill the radiator up to the
7. Rinse or wipe the spilled coolant from
base
of the filler neck.
the engine and compartment.
3. Start the engine and allow it to run in
idle for approximately four minutes.
By this time, the coolant level inside
the radiator
will be lower. Add more
of the proper
mix through the filler
neck
until the level reaches the base of
the filler neck.
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3. Shut the engine off and replace the
pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on
the cap line up like this. 10. Then fill the coolant recovery tank
For
a complete drain, flush and refill,
see your Chevrolet dealer or a Chevrolet
Camaro Service Manual.
To purchase a
service manual, see “Service
Publications’’ in the Index.
to
the proper level.
If Q Tire Goes Flat
It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while
you’re driving, especially if you maintain
your tires properly. If air goes out of a
tire, it’s much more likely to leak out
slowly. But if
you should ever have a
“blowout,’’ here are a few tips about what
to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create
a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that
side. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, then
gently brake to a stop well out of the
traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve,
acts much like
a skid and may require the
same correction you’d use in a skid. In
any rear blowout, remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle
under control by steering the way
you
want the vehicle to go. It may be very
bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer.
Gently brake to
a stop, well off the road
if possible.
If your tire goes flat,
the next section
shows how to use your jacking equipment
to change a flat tire safely.
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