1996 CHEVROLET CAMARO automatic transmission

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While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the key
to LOCK in each shift lever position.
0 With an automatic transmission, the key should turn
to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
With a manual transmission, the key should turn to
LOCK only when the shift lever is in REVERSE (R).
On vehicles with
a key release button, try to turn the key
to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should
turn to LOCK only when you press the key button.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only
in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic. Transmission
PARK (P) Mechanism Check
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running
and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove
foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal. Do this
until
the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
Shift
to PARK (P). Then release all brakes.
Underbody FI ~ -3g Service
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin
to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there
is room in front of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
7-42

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Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number ‘or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol
of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and
GM
Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL TM or
(orange-colored, silicate-free)
antifreeze conforming to
GM
Specification 6277M. See “Engine
Coolant” in the ‘Index.
Havoline@
DEX-COOL
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake System
Hydraulic Clutch System
Power Steering System
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme
11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM
Part No. 1052535 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM
Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent).
GM Power Steering Fluid
1050017
- 1 st., or equivalent).
.DEXRON@-m Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
DEXRON@-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube@
(GM Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).
(GM Part NO. 1052884 - 1 Pt.,
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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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Comfort Controls
................................ 3- 1
Compact Disc Care
....................................... 3-21
Player
.................................. 3.9. 3.15
Player Errors
........................... 3-1 1. 3. I6
Storage
..................................... 2-57
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-5
Convertible Top
................................ 2-66
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-56
Coolant
....................................... 6-26
Bleedvalves
................................. 5-25
Heater. Engine
............................... 2-27
RecoveryTank
............................... 5-18
Cooling System
................................ 5- 15
Courtesy Lamps
................................ 2-53
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-6
Cruise Control
................................. 2-46
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8- I
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8- 1
Damage. Finish ............................... 6-63
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-63
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-50
Dead Battery
................................... 5-2
Defects. Reporting Safety
......................... 8-8
Defensive Driving
............................... 4- 1
Defogger. Rear Window .......................... 3-5
Defogging
..................................... 3-4
Defrosting
..................................... 3-4
Clutch. Hydraulic
............................... 6-25
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-39
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-3 Delayed Illumination
............................ 2-53
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-74
Dolby@
B Noise Reduction ....................... 3-14
Door DELCO-LOC
I1 .............................. 3-17
Last Door Closed Locking Feature
................ 2-5
Lockout Prevention ............................ 2-5
Locks
....................................... 2-3
Downshifting
.................................. 2-35
Drive Position. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-30
DriverPosition
................................. 1-12
Driver’s Door Alarm DelayBhock Sensor Enable
..... 2-21
Driving
City
........................................ 4-20
Defensive
.................................... 4-1
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-21
In a Blizzard
................................. 4-27
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
IntheRain
.................................. 4-17
Night
...................................... 4-15
OnCurves
.................................. 4-10
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-23
OnSnowandIce
............................. 4-26
Throughwater
............................... 4-19
WetRoads
.................................. 4-17
Winter
...................................... 4-25
With a Trailer
................................ 4-36
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-2
Electrical Equipment. Adding .......... 2-25. 3-20. 6-66
Electrical System
............................... 6-66
On
Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-38
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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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.................... 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

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Mirrors
....................................... 2-55
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-56
Inside Day/Night Rearview
..................... 2-55
Manual
..................................... 2-55
Manual Remote Control
........................ 2-55
Power Remote Control ......................... 2-56
Visorvanity
................................. 2-60
MountainRoads
................................ 4-23
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-43
Neutral. Automatic Transmission
................. 2-29
Neutral. Manual Transmission
................ 2.32. 2.33
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2-22
Nightvision
................................... 4-16
Odometer
.................................... 2-75
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-75
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 12
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-10
Overdrive. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-30
Overheating Engine
.............................. 5- I4
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-39
Owner Publications. Ordering
...................... 8-9
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-63
Park
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-28
Shifting Into
................................. 2-38
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-40 Parking
AtNight
.................................... 2-12
Brake
...................................... 2-36
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-42
Lots
....................................... 2-12
Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-40
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-38
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-26
Passing
....................................... 4-13
PASS-Key
I1 ................................. 2-16
Power Parking
Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission .......... 2-39
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-43
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Option Fuses
................................ 6-66
Remote Control Mirror ........................ 2-56
Seat ......................................... 1-3
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-30
Windows
................................... 2-42
Power, Retained Accessory
....................... 2-54
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-26
Problems on
the Road ............................ 5-1
Publications, Service and Owner .................... 8-9
Radiator
..................................... 5-18
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-29
Radio Reception
................................ 3-19
Radios
........................................ 3-6
Rain. Driving
In ................................ 4-17
RAP
......................................... 2-54
Reading
Lamps ................................ 2-54
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i Axle ....................................... 6-25 Roof Panels. Twin
Lift-off
....................... 2-61
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-49
Lamp Bulb Replacement ....................... 6-44
Seatpassengers .............................. 1-27
Sidemarker Bulb Replacement
................... 6-45
Window Defogger
............. ............... 3-5
Reclining Front Seatbacks
.......................... 1-3
Recovery Tank, Coolant
.......................... 5- I8
Hatch Release ................................ 2- 11
Lock Control
................................. 2-5
Remote Lock Control Verification
.................. 2- 19
Replacement Bulbs
...................................... 6-72
Parts
....................................... 6-75
Wheel ...................................... 6-54
Reporting Safety Defects
........................... 8-8
Restraints Storage
..................................... 2-58
Towing
5-1 2
Rearview Mirror, Inside Daymight 2-55
..................................... I
................. ‘
Remote
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-41
Checking
................................... 1-41
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-4 1
Systemcheck
................................ 7-40
Reverse, Automatic Transmission
.................. 2-29
Reverse, Manual Transmission ............... 2-32, 2-33
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-26
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-4
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-41
Child
1- 32
Head
........................................ 1-4
.......................................
safety Belt Extender ............................ 1-41
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-7
Adults
....................................... 1-12
Care
........................................ 6-59
Children .................................... 1-30
Driver Position
................................ 1-12
Extender
.................................. 1 . 1-41
How to Wear Prowrlv ......................... 1-12
Incorrect Usage 1.15.1.39. 1.40
Lawshoulder
........................... 1.12. 1.27
L- ....................
L Larger Children .............................. 1-38
Rear Seat Positions
............................ 1-27
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.7. 2.76
Replacing After
a Crash ........................ 1-41
Right Front Passenger
Position ................... 1-26
Smaller Children and Babies .................... 1-30
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-26
Why They Work ............................... 1-8
Safety Defects. Reporting
......................... 8-8
Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... vi
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3 ..
Scotchgard .................................. 6-57
Folding Rear
.................................. 1-6
Front Latches ................................. -1-5
Reclining Front
............................... 1-3
Questions and Answers
......................... 1-11
SafetyChains
.................................. 4-35
Seatback