1996 CHEVROLET CAMARO automatic transmission

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The driver’s door will unlock automatically when
UNLOCK is pressed. If UNLOCK is pressed again
within five seconds, the passenger door will also unlock.
All doors will lock when LOCK is pressed.
The hatch will unlock when the button with the trunk
symbol is pressed, as long as the ignition is turned to the
OFF position. If the ignition is on, the trunk button will
only work if the transmission is in PARK
(P) for an
automatic transmission, or if the parking brake is set
on
a manual transmission.
The system will turn
on the interior lamps for about
40 seconds (or until the ignition switch is turned to the
RUN position), when you unlock the doors
or hatch.
The interior lamps will go
off when you lock the doors.
Operating the Remote Lock Control transmitter may
interact with the Vehicle and Content Theft-DeterrentlAlarm
System (if
you have this option). See “Vehicle and Content
Theft-DeterrentlAlarm System” in the Index.
Alarm/Panic Mode
If your vehicle is equipped with the Vehicle and Content
Theft-Deterrent/Alarm System,
you will have a fourth
button on your transmitter. This button is the panic
button.
If you are involved in a panic situation, press this button and
your vehicle’s horn will sound and the
headlamps will flash,
This will draw needed attention to
you and your vehicle. To turn this feature off, either
push the panic button again or turn the ignition to the
RUN position. Note: This feature will
not work if your
ignition
is on or if the transmitter is 30 feet (9 m) or
more away from your vehicle.
Resynchronizing Your Transmitter
If your vehicle does not respond to your transmitter, do
the following to determine what’s wrong:
1. Get closer to the vehicle and try pressing a button
again. Your battery may be low (If
so, see “Battery
Replacement” in the Index).
2. While close to your vehicle, press the LOCK and
UNLOCK buttons
on your transmitter at the same
time and hold for eight seconds. This will attempt to
match your Remote Lock Control transmitter and the
transmitter receiver security
codes.
3. If neither Steps 1 or 2 is successful, your transmitter
may need to be matched to your vehicle. See
“Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
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Press the switch in your glove box to unlock the hatch
from inside your vehicle.
If you have an automatic
transmission, your
shift lever must be in PARK (P)
or NEUTRAL (N) to use the switch. If you have a
manual transmission and the ignition switch is in
RUN,
you must set the parking brake before you can use
the switch. The
switch only works when the ignition switch is in
RUN or ACC, or when RAP
is present. (See “Retained
Accessory Power” in the Index.)
NOTICE:
If you put things in the hatchback area, be sure
they won’t break the glass when you close it.
Never slam the hatch down.
You could break the
glass or damage the defogger grid (if equipped).
On vehicles with the Vehicle and Content
Theft-DeterrenvAlarm System: The hatch switch will
not work while the system
is armed. See “Vehicle and
Content Theft-DeterrenUAlarm System” in the Index.
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Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Chevrolet has a number
of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves
-- so
don’t do it.
When you park your Chevrolet and open the driver’s
door, you’ll hear a tone reminding you to remove your
key from the ignition and take
it with you. Always do
this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will
your ignition.
If you have an automatic transmission,
taking your key out also locks ,your transmission. And
remember to lock the doors. Park
in
a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what
if you have to leave your ignition key? What if
you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your
glove box.
Lock the glove box.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key with you.
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NOTICE:
Your modern Chevrolet doesn’t need an
elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better
in the long run
if you follow these guidelines:
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Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or
less for the first
500 miles (804 km).
Don’t drive at any one speed
-- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (804 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making
hard stops for the first
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
Don’t tow
a trailer during break-in.
See
“Towing a Trailer” in the Index for
more information.
Ignition Positions
With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn
the switch
to five positions:
C
A E
ACC (A): Position in which you can operate your
electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch
as you turn the top
of it toward you.
LOCK (B): The only position in which you can remove
the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and
automatic transmission.
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switch can’t be turned
to LOCK unless the shift lever is
in the PARK
(P) position.
OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and
automatic transmission, but does not send electrical
power to any accessories. Use this position if your
vehicle must be pushed or towed.
A warning tone will
sound if you open the driver’s door when the ignition is
in
OFF and the key is in the ignition.
RUN (D): Position to which the switch returns after
you start your engine and release the switch. The switch
stays
in the RUN position when the engine is running.
But even when the engine is
not running, you can
use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories
and to display some instrument panel warning and
indicator lights.
START (E): Starts the engine. When the engine starts,
release the key. The ignition switch will return
to RUN
for normal driving.
Note that even if the engine is not running,
ACC and
RUN allow you to operate your electrical accessories,
such as the radio and ventilation fan.
Key Release Button
If you have a manual
transmission, your ignition
lock has a key release
button.
You must press
the button before you
can
take your key out of the
ignition lock.
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On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key
to
LOCK will lock the steering column and result
in
a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could
cause
a collision. If you need to turn the engine
off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only
to
OFF. Don’t press the key release button while
the vehicle is moving.
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If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t
turn it, be sure it is all the way in.
If it is, then
turn the steering wheel left and right while you
turn the key hard. But turn the key only with
your hand.
Using a tool to force it could break
the key or the ignition switch.
If none of this
works, then your vehicle needs service.
Starting Your Engine
Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) shows
the code letter or
number for your engine. You will find the VIN at the top
left of your instrument panel. (See “Vehicle Identification
Number”
in the Index.) Follow the proper steps to start
the engine.
Automatic transmission
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a
safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
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Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Chevrolet
is moving.
If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift
to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle
is stopped.
Manual transmission
The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL (N). Hold the
clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your
vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way
down
-- that’s a safety feature.
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There are several different positions for your shift lever.
PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best
position to use when
you start your engine because your
vehicle can’t move easily.
A CAUTION:
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It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever
to PARK (P).
See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If
you’re pulling
a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in
the Index.
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Damage to your transmission caused by shifting
out of PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the
engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE
(0): This position is
for normal driving. If you need more power for passing,
and you’re:
- Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your
- Going about 35 mph (56 kmh) or more, push the
accelerator pedal
about halfway down.
accelerator all the way down.
You’ll shift down
to the next gear and have more power.
DRIVE (D): This position is also used for normal
driving, however, it offers more power and lower
fuel
economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@).
Here are some times you might choose DRIVE (D)
instead of
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@):
- When driving on hilly, winding roads.
- When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting
between gears.
- When going down a steep hill.
SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but
lower
fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills.
It can help control your speed as you go down steep
mountain roads, but then
you would also want to use
your brakes
off and on.
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~ Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than
~ 25 miles (40 km), or at speeds over 55 mph
~ (88 km/h), or you can damage your transmission.
~ Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) or
1 DRIVE (D) as much as possible.
’ Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going
slower than
65 mph (105 km/h), or you can
damage your engine.
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