1996 CHEVROLET CAMARO ignition

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Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission)
Your Chevrolet has a brake-transmission shift interlock.
You have to fully apply your regular brake before you
can shift from PARK
(P) when the ignition is in the
I RUN position. See “Automatic Transmission Operation”
in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into
PARK
(P) and release the shift lever button as you
maintain brake application. Then press the
shift lever
button and move the shift lever into the gear
you wish.
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t
shift out of PARK
(P), try this:
1. Turn the key to the
OFF position.
2. Apply and hold the brake.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the engine and then shift to the drive gear
you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
Parking Over Things That Burn
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves,
dry grass or other things that
can burn.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION:
It can be 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’ve 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).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t
move. See “Shifting Into
PARK (P)” in the Index.
If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling a
trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.
Windows
Manual Windows
Rotate the window crank handle to open and close each
door window.
Power Windows
With power windows, switches on the door control each
window when the ignition is
on or when RAP is present.
(See “Retained Accessory Power”
in the Index.)
You can open the passenger’s window any amount by
pressing the switch and releasing it when the window
has lowered
to the position you want.
The switch for the driver’s window has an express-down
feature. Quickly press and release the switch for the
driver’s window and the window will lower completely.
You can also open the driver’s window any amount by
pressing the switch again while the window is in the
express-down mode when it has lowered to the position
you want.
Horn
To sound the horn, press either horn symbol on your
steering wheel.
If your horn sounds two or three chirps when unlocking
your vehicle with the Remote Lock Control transmitter (if
you have that option), the alarm was triggered while
you were away. Check the vehicle before entering.
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There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
0 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
Push the button at the end of the lever, then release
the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now
cruise at the higher speed.
0 Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it
there until
you get up to the speed you want, and
then release the switch.
(To increase your speed in
very small amounts, move the switch to
WA for
less than half
a second and then release it. Each
time you
do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph
(1.6
km/h) faster.)
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while using
cruise control:
Push in the button at the end of the lever until you
reach the lower speed you want, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, push the
button for less than half a second. Each time you
do
this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When
you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow
down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
When going up steep hills, you may have to step
on the
accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have
to brake or shift to a lower gear
to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake
takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this
to
be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on
steep hills.
Ending Out of Cruise Control
There are several ways to turn off the cruise control:
0 Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch
pedal, if
you have a manual transmission ; OR
Move the cruise switch to OFF.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory
is erased.
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The main lamp control is a knob that works these lamps:
Headlamps
0 Taillamps
Parking Lamps
License Lamps
0 Sidemaricer Lamps
0 Instrument Panel Lights
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headlamps and other operating lamps.
PC Turn the knob to this position to turn on your
parking lamps without your headlamps
Turn the knob
to OFF to turn off the lamps.
Headlamps On Reminder
If you turn the ignition to the OFF position and leave the
lamps on,
you will hear a chime, lasting up to five
seconds. If the lamps are still
on when you open the
driver’s door, the chime will sound again.
Daytime Running Lamps (Option)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front
of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the
DRL work,
so be sure it isn’t covered.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The DRL system will make your front turn signal lamps
come on when:
0 The ignition is on,
0 The headlamp switch is OFF, and
The parking brake is released.
When the
DIU are on, only your front turn signal lamps
will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps
won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit
up either.
When it’s dark enough outside, your front turn signal
lamps will go
out and your headlamps will come on.
The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will
also come on.
When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will
go
off, and your front turn signal lamps will come on.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need
it.
Fog Lamps (Option)
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Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty
conditions. Your parking lamps must be on
or your fog
lamps won’t work.
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When any door is opened, several interior lamps go on.
These lamps are courtesy lamps. They make it easier for
you to enter and leave your vehicle.
Courtesy lamps include the dome lamp and other lamps
throughout the interior of your vehicle.
To prevent battery rundown, your interior lamps will be
disabled about
10 minutes after the ignition is turned to
the OFF position. The
10 minute timer will be restarted
if you do any
of the following:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Open either door.
3. Press any button on your Remote Lock
Control transmitter.
4. Turn the interior lamp switch from OFF to ON.
5. Open the hatch.
Delayed Illumination (Option)
With delayed illumination, when you open a door, your
courtesy lamps will come on and stay
on for 25 seconds
after the doors are closed. The
25 seconds is shortened if
the ignition is turned to the RUN position or if the
power locks are activated.
To turn this feature on or off,
see “Feature Customization” in the Index.
Exit Lighting (Option)
With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when
you remove the key from the ignition
to help you see
while exiting the vehicle. To turn this feature on or off,
see “Feature Customization”
in the Index.
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Your inside rearview mirror includes two map lamps.
Each lamp has its own switch. Use the switch closest to
the lamp to turn it on. The lamps will also go
on when a
door
is opened.
Courtesy lamps include the dome lamp and other lamps
throughout the interior
of your vehicle.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain features
of your vehicle to continue to work up to 10 minutes
after the ignition key is turned to the
OFF position.
Your electric mirrors, power windows, and audio system
will work when the ignition key
is in the RUN or ACC
positions. Once the key is turned from
RUN to OFF,
these features will continue to work for up to 10 minutes
or until either door is opened.
Your power door unlock and remote hatch release
features will work when the ignition key
is in the RUN
or ACC positions or if either door is open. Once the key
is turned
to OFF, these features will continue to work for
up to
10 minutes. If either door is open and the ignition
key is
OFF, these features will continue to work until
both doors have been closed for about
30 seconds or
until the theft-deterrent system arms. At that time, both
the power door unlock and remote hatch release features will be disabled
to enhance the security of the vehicle.
The power door lock function will work at all times
except during Lockout Prevention (if this feature is
enabled). See “Lockout Prevention” in the Index.
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Your
passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface
is curved so you can see more from the
driver’s seat.
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther
away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on
your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
The power mirror control is on the driver’s door. To
adjust either mirror, turn the switch to left (L) or
right
(R). Then use the control to adjust the mirror.
The control only works when the ignition switch is in
the
RUN or ACC positions, or when RAP is present.
(See “Retained Accessory Power”
in the Index.)