1996 CHEVROLET CAMARO spare tire

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storage instructions. When
you replace the trim panel,
be sure to tuck it under the weatherstrip.
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Trim Panel
Bolt
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Jack
Wing Nut Adapter
Compact Spare Tire
Full-Size Tire Carpet Flap
Tire Storage Bolt
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated
when your vehicle was new,
it can lose air after a time.
Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you
should stop as
soon as possible and make sure your
spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare is
made
to perform well at posted speed limits for
distances up to
3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can
finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or
replaced where you want.
Of course, it’s best to replace
your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your
spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you
need it again.
When the compact spare is on the rear axle, the optional
ASR system will cycle and limit acceleration for about
the first
15 seconds of driving after each engine start.
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When the compact spare is installed, don’t take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with
guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on
the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel,
and maybe other parts of your vehicle.
NOTICE:
If the compact spare is used as a rear tire, do not
drive faster than
50 mph (80 km/h). Damage to
the rear axle may occur if the compact spare is
driven faster than
50 mph (80 kmk). This speed
limitation does not apply when the compact spare
is used as a front tire.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles.
And don’t mix
your compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare
tire and its wheel together.
NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using
them can damage
your vehicle and can damage
the chains too. Don’t use tire chains on your
compact spare.
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice
or Snow
What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is
to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as
“rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but
you must use caution.
A CAUTION:
If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can
explode, and
you or others could be injured. And,
the transmission or other parts
of the vehicle
can overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment fire or other damage. When you’re
stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don’t
spin the wheels above
35 mph (55 km/h) as shown
on the speedometer.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label, located on the
driver’s door,
,shows the correct inflation pressures for
your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle\

has been
sitting for at least three hours or driven no
more than
1 mile (1.6 km).
If you’ll be driving at speeds higher than 100 mph (160 km/h)
where it is legal, raise the cold inflation pressure of each tire
to
35 psi (240 Ea). When you end this very high-speed
driving, reduce the cold inflation pressures to those listed on
the Tire-Loading Information label.
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinnation or
overinflation
is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough,
air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
Too much flexing.’
0 Too much heat
0 Tire overloading ‘
0 Bad wear
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Bad
handling
0 Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can
get the following:
Unusual wear
0 Bad handling
0 Rough ride
0 Needless damage from road hazards.
When
to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire.
It should be at
60 psi (420 kPa).
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If you have P24515OZR16 Goodyear Eagle GS-C tires,
they must roll in
a certain direction for the best overall
performance. The direction
is shown by an arrow on the
sidewall. Because these tires are directional, they should
be rotated as shown here. These tires should
only be
moved from front to rear and rear to front on the same
side
of the vehicle. Don’t include the compact spare tire in
your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures
as shown on the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See
“Wheel Nut Torque” in
the Index.
I Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
~ it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after a time. The wheel could come
off and cause
an accident. When you change
a wheel, remove
any rust or
dirt from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle.
In an emergency, you can
use a cloth
or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to
use a scraper’or wire brush later, if you
need to, to get
all the rust or dirt off. (See
“Changing
a Flat Tire” in the Index.)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while
driving.
If you mix tires of different sizes or types
(radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not
handle properly, and you could have
a crash.
Using tires of different sizes may also cause
damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same
size and type tires on all wheels.
It's all right to drive with your compact spare,
though.
It was developed for use on your vehicle.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies 'only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The
grades
are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger
car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not
apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver
or temporary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must
also conform to Federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and a half
(1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 FREE Locksmith/Key Service (when keys are lost
on the road or locked inside)
FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road)
0 FREE Jump Start (at home or on the road)
FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on
the road)
Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportation for
customers needing warranty service. Courtesy
Transportation will be offered in conjunction with
the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
to eligible purchasers
of 1996 Chevrolet/Geo passenger car and light duty
trucks. (Please see your selling dealer for details.)
Note: Courtesy Care is available to Retail and Retail Lease
Customers operating 1996 and newer Chevrolet/Geo
vehicles for a period
of 3 years/36,000 miles, whichever
occurs first. All Courtesy Care services must
be pre-arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or dealer
Service Management.
Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part
of or
included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right
to
modify or discontinue Basic Care and Courtesy Care
at
any time. For complete
program details, see your Chevrolet/Geo
dealer to obtain
a Roadside Assistance Center brochure.
The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that
will provide
you with quality and priority service. When
roadside services are required, our advisors will explain
any payment obligations that may
be incurred for
utilizing outside services.
For prompt assistance when calling, please have the
following available
to give to the advisor:
Vehicle Identification Number
0 License plate number
Vehicle color
Vehicle location
0 Telephone number where you can be reached
Vehicle mileage
Description of problem
Please refer
to the Roadside Assistance brochure
inside your owner information portfolio for full
program details.
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Comfort Controls
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Compact Disc Care
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Player
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Player Errors
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Storage
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Control of a Vehicle
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Convertible Top
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Convex Outside Mirror
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Coolant
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Bleedvalves
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Heater. Engine
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RecoveryTank
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Cooling System
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Courtesy Lamps
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Courtesy Transportation
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Cruise Control
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Customer Assistance Information
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8- 1
Damage. Finish ............................... 6-63
Damage. Sheet Metal
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Daytime Running Lamps
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Dead Battery
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Defects. Reporting Safety
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Defensive Driving
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Defogger. Rear Window .......................... 3-5
Defogging
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Defrosting
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Clutch. Hydraulic
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Compact Spare Tire
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Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
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Dimensions. Vehicle
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Dolby@
B Noise Reduction ....................... 3-14
Door DELCO-LOC
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Last Door Closed Locking Feature
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Lockout Prevention ............................ 2-5
Locks
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Downshifting
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Drive Position. Automatic Transmission
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DriverPosition
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Driver’s Door Alarm DelayBhock Sensor Enable
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Driving
City
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Defensive
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Drunken
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Freeway
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In a Blizzard
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In Foreign Countries
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IntheRain
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Night
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OnCurves
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On Hill and Mountain Roads
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OnSnowandIce
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Throughwater
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WetRoads
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Winter
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With a Trailer
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DrunkenDriving
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Electrical Equipment. Adding .......... 2-25. 3-20. 6-66
Electrical System
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On
Grades While Towing a Trailer
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