1996 CHEVROLET CAMARO coolant

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These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
Q
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD BATTERY
CAUSE
BURNS
SPARK
OR ,\I/,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT
BELTS
These symbols
have to do with
your lights:
SIGNALS e 9
TURN
RUNNING
' ' 0
DAYTIME a
LAMPS
FOG LAMPS
$0
These symbols
are on some
of
your controls:
WIPER w
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
VENTILATING FAN
These symbols are
used on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT -
TEMP -
CHARGING I-1
BATTERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(a)
COOLANT a
ENGINE OIL e,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(a)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE -%-
LIGHTER n
HORN k3
SPEAKER
b
FUEL p3
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Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong
kind of extension cord could overheat and cause
a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the
cord into a properly grounded three-prong
110-volt AC outlet.
If the cord won’t reach, use a
heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for
at least
15 amps.
In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18 O C) or colder, the engine
coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and
better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually,
the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum
of
four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
To Use the Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt AC outlet.
4. After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to store
the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving
engine parts.
If you don’t, it could be damaged.
How long should you keep
the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind
of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your Chevrolet dealer in the area where you’ll be
parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best
advice for that particular area.
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SKIP
SHIFT
When this light comes on,
you can only shift from
FIRST
(1) to FOURTH (4)
instead of FIRST (1) to
SECOND (2). This helps
you to get the best possible
fuel economy.
This light will come on under these conditions:
The engine coolant temperature is greater than
170°F (77"C),
You are going 15 to 20 mph (24 to 32 km/h), and
0 You are at 35 percent throttle or less.
When this light is on, the gear shift lever will let you
shift from FIRST
(1) to FOURTH (4) only. Once you
are in
FOURTH (4), you can press the clutch again and
shift into another gear.
Follow the
shift speeds on this chart when the SKIP SHIFT
light is on.
Computer Aided Manual Transmission Shift Speeds:
1st to 4th. . . 15 mph (24 km/h)
4th to
5th . . . 25 mph (40 km/h)*
5th to
6th . . .40 mph (64 km/h)**
Each time you come
to a stop, the engine's Electronic
Control Module (ECM) determines when
to activate the
SKIP SHIFT upshift system. Use SECOND (2) gear
only when
you accelerate very quickly from a stop. You
can then follow the full gear shift pattern.
*30 mph (48 km/h) when accelerating to
highway speeds.
**45 mph (72kmh) when accelerating to
highway speeds.
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When your anti-lock system
is adjusting brake pressure
to help avoid a braking skid,
this light will
come on.
LOW TRAC
This gage shows the engine
coolant temperature. If the
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gage pointer moves into
the red area, your engine
is too hot! It means that
your engine coolant
has overheated.
If you have the ASR system, this light will also come on If
you have been operating your vehicle under normal
when the system is limiting wheel spin. Slippery road driving conditions,
you should pull off the road, stop
conditions may exist if the low traction light comes on, your
vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
so adjust your driving accordingly. The light will stay on In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to
for a few seconds after the anti-lock system stops do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
adjusting brake pressure or the ASR system stops
limiting wheel spin.
The low traction light also comes on briefly when you
turn the ignition key to
RUN. If the light doesn’t come
on then, have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when
the anti-lock brake system or
ASR system is active.
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This warning light should
come on while you are
starting
your engine. If the
light doesn’t come on, have
it repaired.
Your Camaro
is equipped with a LOW COOLANT
indicator that is designed to detect when the coolant
level
drops below the set limit. If the low coolant level
sensor (on
the radiator) detects that the level drops while
the engine is running, the
LOW COOLANT indicator
will light and remain lit until the ignition switch is
turned to the
OFF position. Check the coolant level
and add coolant as needed. The
LOW COOLANT
light might stay on after filling
the radiator. Turn the ignition switch to the
OFF
position, then restart the engine to verify that the LOW
COOLANT light goes out. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
1 NOTICE:
Driving with the LOW COOLANT light on could
cause your Chevrolet to overheat. See “Engine
Overheating” in the Index.
Your Chevrolet could
be damaged, and it wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The air conditioner compressor operates in MAX, A/C,
BI-LEVEL, BLEND and DEFROST when the outside
temperature is above freezing. When the air conditioner
is
on, you may sometimes notice slight changes in your
vehicle’s engine speed and power. This is normal,
because the compressor uses power and the system is
designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep the
desired cooling and help fuel economy.
Cooling
The air conditioner works best if you keep your
windows closed. On
very hot days, open the windows
just long enough for the hot air to escape.
1. Turn the air control knob to A/C for normal cooling.
For faster cooling, move the knob
to MAX.
comfortable setting.
2. Turn the temperature control knob to a
3. Turn the fan control knob to the desired speed.
Heating
The heater works best if you keep your windows closed
while using it.
1. Turn the air control knob to HEATER.
2. Turn the fan control knob to the desired speed.
3. Turn the temperature control knob to a
comfortable setting.
If your vehicle is equipped with an optional engine coolant
heater, you can use it in cold weather (around 20°F/-8”C
or lower) to improve heater performance on initial
start up.
Because an engine coolant heater warms the engine
coolant, your vehicles heating system can more quickly
and efficiently provide heat for your vehicle’s passenger
area. See “Engine Coolant Heater”
in the Index.
Bi-Level Heating
You may want to use bi-level heating on cool, but sunny
days. This setting directs
cool air toward your body and
warmer air toward your feet.
1. Turn the air control knob to BI-LEVEL.
2. Turn the temperature control knob to a
comfortable setting.
3. Turn the fan control knob to the desired speed.
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You will find a coolant temperature gage on your
Chevrolet’s instrument panel. You
may also find a
LOW COOLANT warning light on your Chevrolet’s
instrument panel.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Steam from an overheated engine can burn you
badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear steam coming
from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away
from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until
there is no sign of steam or coolant before
opening the hood.
If you keep driving when your engine is
overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You
or
others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if
it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the
engine
is cool.
I NOTICE:
If your engine catches fire because you keep
driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be
badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you decides it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what
you’ll see:
1. Coolant Recovery Tank
2. Radiator Pressure Cap
3. Electric Engine Fan
If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling,
don’t
do anything else until it cools down.
V6 Engine
/d CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood can start up even
when the engine is not running and can injure
you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from
any underhood electric fan.
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