1996 CHEVROLET CAMARO weight

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Three important considerations have to do with weight:
the weight of the trailer,
the weight
of the trailer tongue
and the total weight on your vehicle’s tires.
Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It should never weigh more than 1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
under normal driving conditions. It should never weigh
more than
1,000 lbs. (450 kg) when driven on long
grades at high ambient temperatures. But even that can
be too heavy.
It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For
example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside
temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a
trailer
are all important. And, it can also depend on any
special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You
can ask your dealer
for our trailering information or
advice, or you can write us at:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Customer Assistance Department
P.O. Box 7047
Troy,
MI 48007-7047
In Canada, write to:
General Motors
of Canada Limited
Customer Assistance Center
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
LlH 8P7
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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 B
If you’re using a weight-carrying 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. Thenbe 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 farther 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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-8 1
Engine Oil Pressure ........................... 2-85
Fuel ....................................... 2-87
Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-28
Gear Positions. Manual Transmission
............... 2-3 1
GloveBox .................................... 2-57
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-30
Guide
en FranCais 11
GAWR ....................................... 4-30
.. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-30
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-37
Hatch Release
.................................. 2- 10
Hatch Release. Remote .......................... 2- 1 1
Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-1
Head Restraints ................................. 1-4
Headlamps
.................................... 2-50
Aiming
..................................... 6-40
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-37
HighLow Beam Changer
...................... 2-44
OnReminder
................................ 2-50
Wiring
..................................... 6-66
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance .............. 8-3
Heating
........................................ 3-3
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-44
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-23
Hitches, Trailer
................................. 4-35
Hood Checking
Things Under ......................... 6-6
Release ...................................... 6- 7
Horn ......................................... 2-42
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-25
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
................... 7-40
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-19
Ignition Positions .............................. 2.22
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-48
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-55
Inspections Brakesystem
................................ 7-43
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-43
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-43
RearAxle
................................... 7-43
Steering
.................................... 7-43
Suspension
.................................. 7-43
Throttle Linkage
............................ 7-43
Brightness Control
............................ 2-52
Cleaning
.................................... 6-59
Cluster
..................................... 2-74
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-52
Jack. Tire .................................... 5-27
Jump Starting ................................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-40
Key Release Button
............................. 2-23
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Instrument
Panel

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Thermostat .................................... 6-30
Third Gear. ManuaLTransmission
.......... .. .. 2-32. 2-33 .
Tilt Steering Wheel ..................... ; ....... 2-43
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-6
Tirechains
.................................... 6-55
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-29
Tires
......................................... 6-47
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-53
Buying New
................................. 6-5 1
Chains
..................................... 6- 55
Changing a
Flat .............................. 5-27
. Cleaning .................................... 6-62
Compact Spare
................................ 5-39
. Inflation .................................... 6-48
Inflation Check
................................ 7-39
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-49
Loading
.................................... 4-29
Pressure
.................................... 6-48
..Temperature
................................. 6-53
Traction
.................................... 6-53
Treadwear
.................................... 6-52
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-52
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-5 1
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-54
When It’s Time for New
...................... ; 6-51
TopStrap
.................................... 1-33
TorqueLock
................................... 2-39
Torque. Wheel Nut
......................... 5-37. 6-73
TowingaTrail
er ................................. 4-31
Towing Your Vehicle
.............................. 5-7 Trailer
Brakes
..................................... 4-35
Driving
on Grades ............................ 4-38
DrivingWith
................................ 4-36
Hitches
..................................... 4-35
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-39
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-38
Safety Chains
................................. 4-35
Tongue Weight
............................... 4-34
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-34
Towing
...................................... 4-31
Turn Signals
...................... : .......... 4-37
Weight
...................................... 4-33
Automatic
................................... 6-19
Manual
..................................... 6-24
Transmitters, Remote Lock Control
...... ........... 2-5
Transportation, Courtesy
.......................... 8-6
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-75
TTYUsers 8-3
Transmission Fluid
T-Top Sunshades
............................... 2-64 ..
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals ............... 2-44
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ................... 2-43
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-37
Twin Lift-off
Roof Panels ........................ 2-61
.. .....................................
Underbody Flushing Service ............ ......... 7-42
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-63
Underhood Electrical Center
...................... 6-70
Alarm/Panic Mode
............................. 2-7
Feature Customization
......................... 2-17
9-10