1996 CHEVROLET CAMARO flat tire

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The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and
C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement
as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based
on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature -- A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades
B and A represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade- for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately
or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels
aligned again. However, if
you notice unusual tire
wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the
alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your
vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road,
your wheels may need to be rebalanced.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel,
wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the
wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum
wheels, which
can sometimes be repaired). See your
Chevrolet dealer if any
of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind
of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the
same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new
GM original
equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your
Chevrolet model.
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel
bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous. It could affect the braking and
handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air
and make you lose control. You could have a
collision in which you or others could be injured.
Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and
wheel nuts for replacement.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for
more information.
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IMPORTANT:
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
.EVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
I
This section covers the maintenance required for your
Chevrolet. Your vehicle needs these services
to retain its
safety, dependability and emission control performance.
Protection I
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan.
supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your
Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or
your
Chevrolet dealer for details.
Introduction
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended maintenance procedures
are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even
affect the quality
of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level
of emissions from your vehicle.
To help protect our
environment, and
to keep your vehicle in good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance
of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever
any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part
D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil
if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Ch - -k
Check the engine coolant levei and add the proper
coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant”
in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add
the proper fluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid”
in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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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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Accessory Plug ............................... 2-60
AirBag
....................................... 1-19
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-23
Howitworks
................................ 1-21
Location
............................... 1.21. 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1.21. 2.77
Servicing
................................... 1-25
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-23
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-24
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-23
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-17
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-2
Air Control. Climate Control System
................. 3-2
Alarmsystem
.................................. 2-13
AlarmPanicMode
............................... 2-7
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-53
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-62
Antenna Mast Care
............................. 3-21
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-26
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.79. 4.6
Brakes
....................................... 4-6
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3- 17
Appearancecare
............................... 6-56
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-64
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-59
ASR Control Off Button
............................. 4-9
Control System
................................ 4-8
System Warning Light
..................... 2.80. 4.9
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-20
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-6
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-30
Automatic Transmission
.................... 2.24. 2.28
BTSICheck
................................. 7-41
Check
...................................... 7-40
Fluid
....................................... 6-19
Operation
................................... 2-28
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-42
Shifting
...................................... 2-28
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-24
Axle. Limited-Slip Rear
......................... 2-36
Axle. Rear
.................................... 6-25
Battery ...................................... 6-37
Jump Starting
................................. 5-2
Replacement. Remote Lock Control
............... 2-9
Warnings
................................ 5.2. 5.4
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-7
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-7
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.................................. 6-36
Fluid
....................................... 6-33
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-33
Parking
..................................... 2-36
PedalTravel
................................. 6-36
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-36
System Warning Light
......................... 2-79
Trailer
...................................... 4-35
Transmission Shift Interlock
.................... 2-40
Wear
....................................... 6-35
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Braking
........................................ 4- 5
Braking
in Emergencies .......................... 4- 10
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2-22
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-52
BTSI
......................................... 2-40
BTSICheck
................................... 7-41
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-37
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-6
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.41.4.28. 4.35
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-39
Capacities
and Specifications
...................... 6-73
Cassette Storage
................................ 2-57
Cassette Tape Player
........................ 3.7. 3. 12
Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-20
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature
................. 3- 17
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-43
Certification Label
.............................. 4-30
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-35 Chains. Tire
................................... 6-55
Changing
a Flat Tire ............................. 5-27
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-87
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-41
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-63
Securing
in a Rear Seat Position ................. 1-34
Child Restraints
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-36
TopStrap
................................... 1-33
WheretoPut
................................ 1-32
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-59
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-67
Cleaner.Air
................................... 6-17
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-62
ConvertibleTop
............................... 6-62
Fabric
...................................... 6-57
Glass
....................................... 6-59
Inside
of Your Chevrolet ....................... 6-56
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-59
Leather
..................................... 6-59
Outside
of Your Chevrolet ...................... 6-61
Removable Roof Panel
......................... 6-60
Stains
...................................... 6-58
Tires
....................................... 6-62
Wheels
..................................... 6-62
Special Problems
............................. 6-58
Vinyl ....................................... 6-58
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-60
Climate Control System
........................... 3-1
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-6
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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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