1995 CHEVROLET CAMARO ignition

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows
AIR BAG.
AIR BAG
The system checks the air
bag’s electrical system for
malfunctions. The light
tells you if there is an
electrical problem.
The system check includes the air bag sensors and
modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For
more information on the
air bag system, see “Air Bag”
in the Index.
You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you
turn your ignition to
RUN or START. Then the light
should go out. This means the system is ready.
If the
air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you
start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you
are driving, your air bag system may not work properly.
Have your vehicle serviced right away.
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 briefly 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.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull
off the
road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is
harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor.
It may take longer to stop. If the light
is still on, or if the
anti-lock brake system warning light is flashing, have
the vehicle towed for service. (See “Anti-Lock Brake
System Warning Light” and “Towing Your
Car” in the
Index.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System
Warning Light (Option)
ASR
OFF
This warning light should come on briefly as you start
the engine.
If the warning light doesn’t come on then,
have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a
problem. If it stays on, or comes
on when you’re
driving, there may be a problem with your
ASR system
and your vehicle may need service. When this warning
light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust
your driving accordingly.
If your brakes begin
to overheat, the brake portion of the
ASR system will shut down, but the throttle and engine
spark control will continue to work. The warning light
will not come on when this happens.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)
SERVICE
ENGINE SOON
A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition
and emission control systems. This amber indicator light
should come
on when the ignition is on, but the engine
is
not running, as a check to show you it is working. If it
does not come on at all, have it fixed right away. If
it
stays on, or it comes on while you are driving, the
computer is indicating that you have a problem. You
should take your vehicle in for service soon.
NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this light
on, after a while the emission controls won’t
work as well, your fuel economy won’t be as good
and your engine may not run
as smoothly. This
could lead to costly repairs not covered by your
warranty.
OBD I1 3800 L36 Engine (Code K)
Certain vehicles are equipped with a new emission
diagnostic system. You can tell whether your vehicle has
this system by reading your tune-up label Iocated under
the hood. If the label says OBD I1 on it, the following
instructions apply.
Your Chevrolet is equipped with an onboard computer
which monitors operation
of the emission control
system. This system is called
OBD I1 (On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended
to
assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life
of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner
environment. The SERVICE ENGINE
SOON light
comes on to indicate when service is required.
Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine before any problem is apparent, which may prevent
more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is
also designed to assist your service technician in
correctly diagnosing any malfunction.
The SERVICE ENGINE
SOON light should come on,
as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition
is on and the engine is not running. This light will also
come on during a malfunction in one of two ways:
Light on steady - indicates a system malfunction has
been detected. Drive the vehicle to the dealer for
service at your first opportunity.
0 Light flashing - indicates a misfire has been detected
which may damage the emission control system. The
damage may be reduced by lowering the vehicle
speed, reducing the amount of cargo being hauled or
trailered, avoiding hard acceleration, or
by avoiding
steep uphill grades. If these actions are effective, the
light will stop flashing and remain on steady. Drive
the vehicle to a dealer for service. If the light
continues to flash, stop the vehicle. Wait for
a steady
light to come on,
then drive the vehicle to a dealer
for service. These
following conditions also may cause the
SERVICE ENGINE SOON light to come on:
Low Fuel/Out of Fuel
- As the vehicle starts to run out
of fuel the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light may come
on as a result of an engine misfire. Filling your gasoline
tank should correct this condition. Make sure to install
the gas cap fully. It will require a few driving trips to
turn the light off.
Poor Quality Fuel
- Be sure to fuel your vehicle with
quality fuel. Your engine may not run efficiently on poor
fuel.
Poor fuel may cause stalling, hesitation or misfire.
These conditions may go away when the engine is
warmed-up. However, poor quality fuel may cause the
SERVICE ENGINE SOON light to come on.
Have a dealer check the vehicle. If
no problems are
found, you may want to change to another brand of fuel.
Driving Through Standing Water
- Driving your vehicle
through puddles
of deep standing water may result in a
temporary misfire condition. This condition will usually
correct itself shortly after the electrical system dries out.
It will require a few driving trips to turn the light off.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuel Gage 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.
0
0
0
0
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 EMPTY
(E) you still have a little fuel left
(about
one to two gallons), but you need to get more
right away. At the
gas station,
the gas pump shuts off before the
gage reads
FULL (F).
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 PO
back to EMPTY (E),

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The following procedures explain the proper operation
of
your convertible top.
To 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 damage your seat material and other
things inside your vehicle,
1. Park on a level surface. Set the parking brake firmly.
Shift an automatic transmission into
PARK (P) or a
manual transmission into REVERSE (R). The
ignition must be in the
ACC or RUN position. Lower
both sun visors.
NOTICE:
Don't lower the top if it is damp or wet, When
the top is down, trapped water can cause stains,
mildew and damage to the inside of your vehicle.
Be sure to dry
off the top before you lower it.
I NOTICE:
It is not recommended to lower the top if the
vehicle
is out in cold weather, 0" F (-18" C) or
lower.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To Raise Your Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. Set the parking brake firmly.
If
you have an automatic transmission, shift into
PARK
(P). If you have a manual transmission, shift
into REVERSE (R). The ignition must be in the
ACC or RUN position. Then lower both sun visors
and lower both windows at least three inches. If the
boot cover is in place, it must be removed first.
2. Open the trunk. Remove the middle piece of the
cover
by pushing in on the latch and lifting up on the
cover.
3. Remove the two side pieces of the boot cover by
lifting
the rear of cover and sliding them out of their
slots.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If your vehicle suffers a power loss, such as a dead
battery, you can still raise
the top manually by rotating
the valve in the left side
of the trunk.
Open the trunk and find the tab along the left side trim
panel. Lift up the tab and
turn the valve clockwise to
release the hydraulic pressure. Turn the ignition key to
the LOCK position. You can now raise or lower your top
manually. Be sure to close the valve after installing your
top
so you can raise or lower it electronically later.
6. Pull down on the latches and align hooks with holes.
Push forward on the larger part
of the latch until it
clicks.
Do not force the latch. If it is hard to lock, the
top
is not properly aligned.
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