1996 CHEVROLET CAMARO Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The ignition keys are for the
The ignition keys don’t have plugs. Instead, they have
ignition only. bar-coded
key tags. These tags may be removed by
your dealer or even before the vehicle
is delivered to
k your dealer.
If you need a new ignition key, go to your Chevrolet
dealer, who can obtain the correct key code. In an
emergency, call Chevrolet Roadside Assistance at
1
-800-CHEV-USA.
The door keys are for the
doors and all other locks.
When a new Camaro is
delivered, the dealer
removes the plugs from the
keys, and gives them
to the
first owner.
Each
plug has a code on it that tells your dealer or a
qualified locksmith how to make extra door keys. Keep
the plugs in
a safe place. If you lose your door keys,
you’ll be able
to have new ones made using these plugs.
NOTICE:
Your Chevrolet has a number of features that
can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot
of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever
lock your keys inside. You may even have to
damage your vehicle to get in.
So be sure you
have extra keys.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Toor Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
A CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers
-- especially children -- can easily
open the doors and fall out. When a door is
locked, the inside handle won’t open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked
door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
This may not be
so obvious: You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash
if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety belts
properly, lock your doors, and you will be far
better off whenever you drive your vehicle.
From the outside use your door key. (If your vehicle has
the Vehicle and Content Theft-Deterrent/Alarm System
and it
is armed, unlocking and opening a door this way
will set off the alarm. See “Vehicle and Content
Theft-DeterrenUAlarm System’’ in the Index.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine From the inside to lock the door, move the lock control
on the door backward.
To unlock the door, move the lock control on the
door forward.
Power Door Locks (Option)
Push the power door lock switch to lock or unlock both
doors at once. Note: Operating the power locks may
affect the Vehicle and Content Theft-DeterrenVAlann
System (if you have this option). See “Vehicle and
Content Theft-Deterrent /Alarm System” in the Index.
The lock switch works at all times, except during
“Lockout Prevention” (if that feature is programmed),
The unlock switch only works in
RUN, ACC and RAP.
(See “Retained Accessory Power” in the Index.)

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If you have power door locks, you can program a last
door closed locking feature for your vehicle. This feature
allows for
a delayed locking of the doors so that you or
your passengers may exit the vehicle after you’ve pressed
the power door lock switch and still have the doors
locked once everyone has gotten out of the vehicle.
When the power door lock switch is pressed, a chime
will sound three times, indicating that last door closed
locking has been activated. Pressing the LOCK switch
again will lock the doors immediately. Pressing the
UNLOCK switch will cancel a previously requested last
door closed locking.
This feature is shipped from the factory
in the off
position.
To turn this feature on, see “Feature
Customization” in the Index.
Lockout Prevention (Option)
To protect you from locking your keys in the vehicle,
this feature stops the power door locks from locking
when the keys are in the ignition and a door is open.
If the power
lock switch is pressed when a door is open,
a chime will sound five times as a reminder
to take the
keys out of
the ignition before locking the door. This
feature is shipped from the factory in the on position.
If you would like to turn this feature off, see “Feature
Customization”
in the Index.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your
door and
set the locks from inside. Then get out and
close the door.
Remote Lock Control (Option)
If your Chevrolet has this option, you can lock and
unlock your
doors or unlock your trunk from up to
30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter
supplied with your vehicle.

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Your Remote Lock Control operates on
a radio
frequency subject
to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules.
This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. Should interference to this system occur,
try this:
Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary.
See the instructions on battery replacement.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. This product has a maximum range.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
See your Chevrolet dealer or a qualified technician
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
for service.
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The driver’s door will unlock automatically when
UNLOCK is pressed. If UNLOCK is pressed again
within five seconds, the passenger door will also unlock.
All doors will lock when LOCK is pressed.
The hatch will unlock when the button with the trunk
symbol is pressed, as long as the ignition is turned to the
OFF position. If the ignition is on, the trunk button will
only work if the transmission is in PARK
(P) for an
automatic transmission, or if the parking brake is set
on
a manual transmission.
The system will turn
on the interior lamps for about
40 seconds (or until the ignition switch is turned to the
RUN position), when you unlock the doors
or hatch.
The interior lamps will go
off when you lock the doors.
Operating the Remote Lock Control transmitter may
interact with the Vehicle and Content Theft-DeterrentlAlarm
System (if
you have this option). See “Vehicle and Content
Theft-DeterrentlAlarm System” in the Index.
Alarm/Panic Mode
If your vehicle is equipped with the Vehicle and Content
Theft-Deterrent/Alarm System,
you will have a fourth
button on your transmitter. This button is the panic
button.
If you are involved in a panic situation, press this button and
your vehicle’s horn will sound and the
headlamps will flash,
This will draw needed attention to
you and your vehicle. To turn this feature off, either
push the panic button again or turn the ignition to the
RUN position. Note: This feature will
not work if your
ignition
is on or if the transmitter is 30 feet (9 m) or
more away from your vehicle.
Resynchronizing Your Transmitter
If your vehicle does not respond to your transmitter, do
the following to determine what’s wrong:
1. Get closer to the vehicle and try pressing a button
again. Your battery may be low (If
so, see “Battery
Replacement” in the Index).
2. While close to your vehicle, press the LOCK and
UNLOCK buttons
on your transmitter at the same
time and hold for eight seconds. This will attempt to
match your Remote Lock Control transmitter and the
transmitter receiver security
codes.
3. If neither Steps 1 or 2 is successful, your transmitter
may need to be matched to your vehicle. See
“Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Transmitter Verification (Option)
This feature provides feedback to the holder of the
Remote Lock Control transmitter that a command has
been received by the Remote Lock Control receiver.
The parking lamps will flash
on every lock and unlock
command and the horn will sound only if the LOCK
button is pushed twice within five seconds. This allows
for silent operation of locking and unlocking, unless a
confirming horn chirp is desired. Other options may be
selected for this feature (see “Feature Customization” in
the Index).
Matching Transmitter@) To Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If
a transmitter is
lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through
your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters
with you when you go
to your dealer. When the dealer
matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any
remaining transmitters must
also be matched. Once the
new transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter will not
unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have only four
transmitters matched
to it.
Have each transmitter you intend to match ready for the
next steps. To match transmitters to your vehicle:
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Turn the ignition switch from the RUN position to
the OFF position. This will disarm the Vehicle and
Content Theft-Deterrent/Alarm System (if your
vehicle has this option).
Remove RADIO fuse. This fuse is located in the
main fuse block, located
on the left side of your
instrument panel. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”
in the Index.
Turn the ignition switch from the OFF
to the RUN
position three times quickly (within five seconds.)
The vehicle will respond by locking the doors,
unlocking the driver’s doors and releasing the hatch.
Your transmitter is now ready to match your vehicle.
Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons
on
the first transmitter for 15 seconds. The vehicle will
respond as
in Step 3.
Repeat Step 4 for the remaining transmitters.
When you have finished matching all of your
transmitters, replace the RADIO fuse.
Check that all transmitters work by pressing
their buttons.
If the transmitters don’t work, or if you’d rather not match
the transmitters yourself, See your Chevrolet dealer.
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Under normal use, the battery in your Remote Lock
Control transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t
work at the normal range in any location.
If you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it’s probably time to change the battery.
To replace the battery in the Remote Lock
Control transmitter:
1. Carefully pry off the cover by inserting a dime (or
2. Lift off the back cover.
similar object)
in a slot between the covers and twist.
3. Remove and replace the battery. Use one battery,
type CR2032,
or a similar type. Put new battery in
printed side down.
Use one battery, type CR2032, or a similar type.
4. Replace the front cover. Make sure the cover is on
tightly
so water won’t get in.
5. Check the transmitter operation.
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