1996 CHEVROLET CAMARO overheating

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Turning the radiator pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot
can allow steam
and scalding liquids
to blow out and burn you
badly. Never turn the pressure cap -- even a
little
-- when the engine and radiator are hot.
Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not
to spill it.
' 4 CAUTIOh;
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and it
will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine.
Radiator Pressure Cap (All Engines)
NOTICE: ~~ -
Your radiator cap is an 18 psi (124 kPa)
pressure-type
cap and must be tightly installed to
prevent coolant
loss and possible engine damage
from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap
line
up with the overflow tube on the radiator
filler neck.
When you replace your radiator pressure cap, an AC@
cap is recommended.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. At the heel end of the wiper blade assembly, notched
end of blade element last, slide the blade element
into the blade claw sets. The plastic retainer caps
will be forced
off as element is fully inserted. Make
sure that all the claw sets are properly engaged in the
slots of the blade element.
4. Install wiper blade assembly on wiper arm.
For information on wiper-blade replacement length and
type, see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index.
Tires
We don’t make tires. Your new Chevrolet comes with
high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer.
If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and
where to obtain service, see your Chevrolet Warranty
booklet for details.
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause overheating
as a result of too much friction. You could
CAUTION: (Continued)
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have an air-out and a serious accident. See
“Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Underinflated tires pose the same danger as
overloaded tires. The resulting accide&
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
cut, punctured or broken by a sudden
impact
-- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your
tread is badly worn, or
if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
See “Inflation
-- Tire Pressure” in this section
for inflation pressure adjustment for higher
speed driving.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be
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Coolant
..................................... 6-26
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-27
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-39
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-8 1
Exhaust ..................................... 2-41
Fuse Blocks
................................. 6-70
Identification
................................ 6-65
Oil Level Check
.............................. 7-39
Running While Parked
......................... 2-41
Starting Your
...................... 2-24.2-25. 2-26
Engineoil
.................................... 6-10
Adding ..................................... 6-12
Additives
................................... 6-15
Checking
................................... 6-11
Used
....................................... 6-15
Whentochange .............................. 6-15
Ethanol ........................................ 6-4
Overheating
................................. 5- 14
Specifications
................................ 6-73
Pressure Gage
................................ 2-85
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-41
Exit Lighting
............................. 2-18. 2-53
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-42
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-57
Fabric Protection ............................... 6-57
Fan Control. Climate Control System ................ 3- 1
Feature Customization ........................... 2- 17
Driver’s Door Alarm Delay/Shock Sensor Enable ... 2-21
Exit Lighting/Delayed Illumination
............... 2- 18 Last Door Closed
LockingLockout Prevention
..... 2- 18
Remote Lock Control Verification
................ 2-19
Theft-Deterrent Arming Method
................. 2-20
Theft-Deterrent Arming Verification
.............. 2-20
Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission .............. 2.32. 2.33
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-5
Filter. Air ..................................... 6-17
Filter. Engine Oil
............................... 6-15
Finish Care
.................................... 6-61
Finish Damage
................................. 6-63
First Gear. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-31
First Gear. Manual Transmission
............... 2-3 1. 2-32
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-27
Floor Mats
.................................... 2-61
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-44
FogLamps
.................................... 2-51
Folding Rear Seatback
............................ 1-6
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-4
Fourth Gear. Manual Transmission ............ 2-32. 2-33
Four-Way Manual Seat
........................... 1-2
French Language Manual
........................... ii
FrontConsole .................................. 2-57
FrontTowing
.................................. 5-10
Front Turn Signal Bulb Replacement
................ 6-43
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Gage ....................................... 2-87
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-67
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Mirrors
....................................... 2-55
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-56
Inside Day/Night Rearview
..................... 2-55
Manual
..................................... 2-55
Manual Remote Control
........................ 2-55
Power Remote Control ......................... 2-56
Visorvanity
................................. 2-60
MountainRoads
................................ 4-23
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-43
Neutral. Automatic Transmission
................. 2-29
Neutral. Manual Transmission
................ 2.32. 2.33
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2-22
Nightvision
................................... 4-16
Odometer
.................................... 2-75
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-75
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 12
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-10
Overdrive. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-30
Overheating Engine
.............................. 5- I4
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-39
Owner Publications. Ordering
...................... 8-9
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-63
Park
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-28
Shifting Into
................................. 2-38
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-40 Parking
AtNight
.................................... 2-12
Brake
...................................... 2-36
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-42
Lots
....................................... 2-12
Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-40
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-38
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-26
Passing
....................................... 4-13
PASS-Key
I1 ................................. 2-16
Power Parking
Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission .......... 2-39
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-43
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Option Fuses
................................ 6-66
Remote Control Mirror ........................ 2-56
Seat ......................................... 1-3
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-30
Windows
................................... 2-42
Power, Retained Accessory
....................... 2-54
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-26
Problems on
the Road ............................ 5-1
Publications, Service and Owner .................... 8-9
Radiator
..................................... 5-18
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-29
Radio Reception
................................ 3-19
Radios
........................................ 3-6
Rain. Driving
In ................................ 4-17
RAP
......................................... 2-54
Reading
Lamps ................................ 2-54
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