1996 CHEVROLET CAMARO instrument panel

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine In Canada, some gasolines contain an octane enhancing
additive called
MMT. If such fuels are used, your
emission control system performance may be affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp
on your instrument
panel may also turn
on. If this occurs, return to your
authorized Chevrolet dealer for service.
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines are now required to
contain additives that will help prevent deposits from
forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your
emission control system
to function properly. Therefore,
you should not have
to add anything to the fuel. In
addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers
and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be
available in your area to help clean the air. General
Motors recommends that you use these gasolines if they
comply with the specifications described earlier.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that
contains methanol. Don’t use it. It can corrode
metal parts
in your fuel system and also damage
plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t be covered under your warranty.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside the
United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to
find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not
recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs
caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or
contact a major oil company that
does business in the
country where you’ll be driving.
You can also write
us at the following address for
advice. Just tell
us where you’re going and give your
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation
North American Export Sales
(NAES)
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
LlH 8P7
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are
on. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly.
Engine Oil
LOW
OIL
If the LOW OIL light on the
instrument panel comes on,
it means you need to check
your engine oil level right
away. For more information,
see “Low Oil Light” in the
Index.
You should check
your engine oil level
regularly; this is an
added reminder.
The engine oil dipstick handle is the yellow loop near
the back
of the engine.
It’s
a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading,
the oil must
be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
3800 L36 (Code K) Oil Dipstick
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Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or
saddle soap.
0 For stubborn stains, use a GM VinylLeather Cleaner
or equivalent product.
Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive
cleaners, furniture polish
or shoe polish on leather.
Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If
dirt is allowed to work into the finish,
it can harm
the leather.
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces
of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even
make it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
I A CAUTIGlv:
I - --
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it
may severely weaken them. In a crash, they
might not be able to provide adequate protection.
Clean safety belts only with mild soap and
lukewarm water.
Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM
Part
No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner
will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on
the inside rear
window, since they may have to be scraped
off later.
If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Any temporary license should not be attached across the
defogger grid.
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This is the legal identifier
for your Chevrolet. It appears
on a plate in the front corner
of the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The
VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code.
This code will help you identify your engine,
specifications and replacement parts. You’ll find this label inside your console storage
compartment. It’s very helpful if
you ever
need to order
parts. On this label is:
0 your VIN,
the model designation,
paint information, and
a list of all production options and
special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
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The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination
of fuses, circuit breakers,
and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This
greatly reduces the chance
of fires caused by
electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure
you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the correct size.
Main Fuse Block
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a
spare fuse, you can borrow one of the correct value. Just
pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along
without
-- like the radio or cigarette lighter -- and use
its fuse, if it is the size you
need. Replace it as soon as
you can.
The main fuse block is located on the left side of your
instrument panel. Open the cover
to expose the fuses.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For prompt assistance, please have the following
information available
to give the Customer
Assistance Representative:
Your name, address, home and business
telephone numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (This is available
from the vehicle registration or title, or
the plate at
the top left
of the instrument panel and visible
through the windshield.)
0 Dealership name and location
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
0 Nature of concern
We encourage
you to call us so we can give your inquiry
prompt attention. However, if you wish to write
Chevrolet, write to:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 7047
Troy,
MI 48007-7047 Refer
to your Warranty and
Owner Assistance
Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and
GM Overseas offices.
When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that
YOIII- concern will likely be resolved in the dealership,
using
the dealer’s facilities, equipment and personnel.
That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if
you have a concern.
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or
speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones
(TTYs),
Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer
Assrstance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with
Chrvrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV.
(TTY users in
Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
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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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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