1995 CHEVROLET CAMARO weight

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Weight of the Trailer Tongue
The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important
weight to measure because
it affects the total capacity
weight
of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the
curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in
it, and the people who
will be riding in the vehicle. And
if you will tow a trailer, you must subtract the tongue
load from your vehicle’s capacity weight because your
vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See “Loading
Your Vehicle”
in the Index for more information about
your vehicle’s maximum load capacity.
A
’ I‘
B
If you’re using a “dead-weight” hitch, the trailer tongue
(A) should weigh 10% of the total loaded trailer weight
(B). If you have a “weight-distributing” hitch, the trailer
tongue
(A) should weigh 12% of the total loaded trailer
weight
(B).
After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and
then the tongue, separately, to see
if the weights are
proper. If they aren’t, you may be able to get them right
simply by moving some items around in the trailer.
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the
recommended pressure for cold tires. You’ll find these
numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge
of the
driver’s door or see “Loading Your Vehicle” in the
Index. Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit
for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer
tongue.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 as
responsive
as your vehicle is by itself.
Before
you start, check the trailer hitch and platform
(and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector,
lamps, 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 lamps 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 fxther 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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fabric Cleaning ............................... 6-59
Fifth Gear
(5). Manual Transmission (Five Speed) ..... 2-25
Fifth Gear
(5). Manual Transmission (Six Speed) ...... 2-26
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-6
Filter
Aircleaner
................................. 6-18
Engine Oil
.................................. 6- I7
Finish Care
.................................... 6-63
Finish Damage
................................. 6-65
First Gear. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-24
First Gear
(1 ). Manual Transmission (Five Speed) ..... 2-25
First Gear
(I). Manual Transmission (Six Speed) ...... 2-26
Five Speed Manual Transmission
.................. 2-25
Fixed Mast Antenna
............................. 3- I8
Flashers. Hazard Warning ......................... 5- 1
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-26
Flow-Through Ventilation Systetn
................... 3-5
Fluids and Lubricants ............................ 6-74
Fog Lamps .................................... 2-49
Folding Rear Seatback
............................ 1-6
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
Four-Way Manual Seat
........................... 1-2
Fourth Gear (4) . Manual Transmission (Five Speed) ... 2-2s
Fourth Gear
(4) . Manual Transmission (Six Speed) .... 2-26
French Language Manual
11
Front Ashtray .................................. 2-62
Front Console
.................................. 2-58
Front Map Lamps
............................... 2-50
Front Seatback Latches ........................... 1-5
Front Towing Hookups ........................... 5-9
Front Turn Signal Lamps. Replacement ............. 6-45
Fl~ot- Mats .................................... 2-52
.. ...........................
Fuel
5.7L Engine .................................. 6-4
Filling Your Tank
............................. 6-6
Gauge
..................................... 2-79
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
3.4L and
3800 Engines ......................... 6-3
FLW Block. Engine Compartment
............. 6-69. 6-71
Fuse Block.
Man ............................... 6-70
Fuses
and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-68
Gauge. Engine Coolant Temperature
.............. 2-73
Gauge.Fue1
................................... 2-79
Gauge. Oil Pressure
............................. 2-76
Gasol~nes for Cleaner Air
......................... 6-5
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
................ 4-29
Glass . Cleaning ................................ 6-61
GloveBox
.................................... 2-57
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
.............. 4-29
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-38
Hatchback Release
............................... 2-9
Hazard Wunin? Flashers .......................... 5-1
Headlamp Aimrng ............................... 5-1
Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer ............... 6-38
Headlamps
.................................... 2-47
Headlamps. Bulb Replacement
.................... 6-38
Hearing
or Speech Impaired . Customer Assistance ...... 8-2
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-23
Headlamp . Wiring .............................. 6-69
Heating ........................................ 3-1
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tamper Resistant Odometer ....................... 2-67
Tape Player Care
............................... 3-17
Theft
......................................... 2-11
Theft Deterrent Feature
.......................... 3- 13
Thermostat .................................... 6-30
Third Gear. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-24
Third Gear (3). Manual (Five Speed)
................ 2-25
Third Gear (3). Manual (Six Speed)
................ 2-26
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-37
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-6
Tips About Your Audio System .................... 3-16
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-55
Tire Inspection and Rotation
...................... 6-5 1
TireLoading ................................... 4-29
Tires
......................................... 6-49
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-55
BuyingNew ................................ 6-53
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-26
Inflation
.................................... 6-50
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-5 1
Temperature
.......... : ..................... 6-55
Traction .................................... 6-54
Treadwear
.................................. 6-54
Uniform Quality Grading
...................... 6-54
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-53
Wheel Replacement
.......................... 6-56
When It’s Time for New ....................... 6-53
To Lower Your Convertible Top
................... 2-80
To Raise Your Convertible Top .................... 2-83
TopStrap
..................................... 1-32
TorqueLock
................................... 2-32
Torque. Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-35’6-74
Spare. Compact
.............................. 5-37 Towing
a Trailer
................................ 4-3 1
Towing Your Vehicle ............................. 5-6
Front
....................................... 5-9
Rear
....................................... 5-11
Trailer Tongue, Weight of
........................ 4-33
Trailer
............................................
Brakes ..................................... 4-34
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-36
Driving with a Trailer
......................... 4-35
Hitches
.................................... 4-34
Maintenance
................................ 4-37
Parking on Hills
............................. 4-37
Safety Chains
............................... 4-34
Total Weight on
Your Vehicle’s Tires ............. 4-33
Towing a Trailer
............................. 4-31
Turn Signals
................................ 4-36
Weight of a Trailer ........................... 4-32
Transmission
......................................
Transmission Fluid, Automatic .................... 6-21
Transmission Fluid, Manual
....................... 6-25
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-67
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
............. 2-38
Turn Signal /Headlamp Beam Lever
................ 2-38
Turn Signal When Towing a Trailer
................. 4-36
Twin Lift-off Roof Panels
........................ 2-52
Underbody Maintenance ........................ 6-65
Vehicle Damage Warnings
......................... vii
Vehicle Dimensions Chart ........................ 6-75
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ............... 6-67
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