1996 CHEVROLET CAMARO service indicator

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Service Engine Soon
Light)
Your Chevrolet is equipped
with a computer which
monitors operation
of the
SERVICE
fuel, ignition and emission
control systems.
This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended
to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for
the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner
environment. (In Canada, OBD
I1 is replaced by
Enhanced Diagnostics.) The SERVICE ENGINE SOON
light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and
service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated
by the system before any problem is apparent, which
may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This
system is also designed to assist your service technician
in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.
NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this light
on, after a while, your emission controls may not
work as well, your fuel economy may not be as
good and your engine may not run as smoothly.
This could lead to costly repairs that may not be
covered by your warranty.
This light should come on, as a check to show you it is
working, when the ignition is
on and the engine is not
running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired.
This light will
also come on during a malfunction in one
of two ways:
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Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been
detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and
may damage the emission control system on your
vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis
and service is required.
Light On Steady -- An emission control system
malfunction has been detected on your vehicle.
Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and
service may be required.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number
(VIN) shows the code letter for your engine. You will
find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel.
(See “Vehicle Identification Number” in the Index.)
If
you don’t have the 5.7L Code P engine, use regular
unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher.
If you have the
5.7L Code P engine, use premium
unleaded gasoline rated at 91 octane or higher for best
performance. You may use middle grade or regular
unleaded gasolines, but your vehicle may not accelerate
as well.
At
a minimum, the gasoline you use should meet
specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and
CGSB 3.5-M93 in Canada. Improved gasoline
specifications have been developed by the American
Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) for
better vehicle performance and engine protection.
Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could
provide improved driveability and emission control system protection compared
to other gasolines. Be
sure the posted octane for premium is at least
91
(at least 89 for middle grade and 87 for regular). If the
octane is
less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking
noise when you drive. If it’s bad enough,
it can damage
your engine.
If you’re using fuel rated at the recommended octane or
higher and you still hear heavy knocking, your engine
needs service. But don’t worry if you hear a little
pinging noise when you’re accelerating or driving up a
hill. That’s normal, and you don’t have
to buy a higher
octane fuel to get rid
of pinging. It’s the heavy, constant
knock that means
you have a problem.
If your vehicle is certified
to meet California Emission
Standards (indicated
on the underhood tune-up label),
it is designed
to operate on fuels that meet California
specifications. If such fuels are not available in states
adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily
on fuels meeting federal
specifications, but emission control system performance
may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp
on
your instrument panel may turn on and/or your vehicle
may fail a smog-check test. If this occurs, return to your
authorized Chevrolet dealer for diagnosis to determine
the cause of failure.
In the event it is determined that the
cause of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs
may
not be covered by your warranty.
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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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NOTICE:
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Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
brake system parts. For example, just a few
drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine
oil, in your brake system can damage brake
system parts
so badly that they’ll have to be
replaced. Don’t let someone put in the
wrong kind
of fluid.
If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid
on your vehicle.
If you do, wash it off
immediately. See “Appearance Care” in
the Index.
Unless you have the four-wheel disc brake option, your
Chevrolet has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make
a
high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn
and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or
be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when
you are pushing
o he brake pedal firmly).
The brake wear warning sound means that
sooner or later your brakes won’t work well.
That could lead to an accident. When you hear
the brake wear warning sound, have your
vehicle serviced.
I NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
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One way to tell when it’s
time for new tires is to
check the treadwear
indicators, which will appear when your tires have
only
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or
less of tread remaining.
YOU need a new tire if any of the following statements
are true:
You can see the indicators at three or more places
around the tire.
0 You can see cord or fabric showing through the
tire’s rubber.
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep
enough to show cord or fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that
can’t be repaired well because of the size or location
of the damage.
Buying New Tires
To find out what land and size of tires you need, look at
the Tire-Loading Information label.
The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had
a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec)
number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires,
get ones with that same TPC Spec number. That way
your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed
to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating,
traction, ride and other things during normal service on
your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread
design, the TPC number will be followed by an
“MS”
(for mud and snow).
If you ever replace your tires with those not having a
TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size,
load range, speed rating and construction type (bias,
bias-belted ,or radial) as your original tires.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Labels Certification
................................. 4-30
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-65
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-29
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-65
Lamps
........................................ 2-50
Interior
..................................... 2-52
OnReminder
................................ 2-50
Last Door Closed Locking Feature
............. 2.5. 2. 18
Latches. Front Seatback
........................... 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ....... 2-39
Lighter
....................................... 2-59
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.21. 2.77
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.79. 4.6
ASR System Warning
..................... 2.80. 4.8
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-78
CheckGages
................................ 2-87
Interior
..................................... 2-52
LowCoolant
................................. 2-82
LowOil
.................................... 2-86
Low Traction
............................ 2-81. 4-8
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-7. 2-76
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-83
Limited-Slip Differential, Rear Axle
................ 6-26
Loading Your
Vehicle ........................... 4-29
Lockout Prevention
.............................. 2-5
Cylinders
................................... 7-40
Door
........................................ 2-3
Courtesy
.................................... 2-53
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-5
Locks
......................................... 2-3
Key Lock Cylinder Service ..................... 7-40
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-42
Low Coolant Light
.............................. 2-82
LowOilLight
................................. 2-86
Low Traction Light
......................... 2.81. 4.8
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-44
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-40
Main Fuse Block
.............................. 6-67
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
............ 6-75
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-46
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Tripmighway Intervals ................ 7-5. 7-28
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-39
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-43
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-44
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-3
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-4
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-4
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-39
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-83
ManualFrontSeat
............................... 1-1
Manual Mirror ................................. 2-55
Manual Remote Control Mirror
.................... 2-55
Manual Transmission
....................... 2-24. 2-31
Check
...................................... 7-40
Fluid
....................................... 6-24
Shifting
..................................... 2-31
Starting Your Ennine
.......................... 2-24
Long
Tripmighway Definition
................... 7-5
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-63

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Third Gear. ManuaLTransmission
.......... .. .. 2-32. 2-33 .
Tilt Steering Wheel ..................... ; ....... 2-43
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-6
Tirechains
.................................... 6-55
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-29
Tires
......................................... 6-47
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-53
Buying New
................................. 6-5 1
Chains
..................................... 6- 55
Changing a
Flat .............................. 5-27
. Cleaning .................................... 6-62
Compact Spare
................................ 5-39
. Inflation .................................... 6-48
Inflation Check
................................ 7-39
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-49
Loading
.................................... 4-29
Pressure
.................................... 6-48
..Temperature
................................. 6-53
Traction
.................................... 6-53
Treadwear
.................................... 6-52
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-52
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-5 1
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-54
When It’s Time for New
...................... ; 6-51
TopStrap
.................................... 1-33
TorqueLock
................................... 2-39
Torque. Wheel Nut
......................... 5-37. 6-73
TowingaTrail
er ................................. 4-31
Towing Your Vehicle
.............................. 5-7 Trailer
Brakes
..................................... 4-35
Driving
on Grades ............................ 4-38
DrivingWith
................................ 4-36
Hitches
..................................... 4-35
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-39
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-38
Safety Chains
................................. 4-35
Tongue Weight
............................... 4-34
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-34
Towing
...................................... 4-31
Turn Signals
...................... : .......... 4-37
Weight
...................................... 4-33
Automatic
................................... 6-19
Manual
..................................... 6-24
Transmitters, Remote Lock Control
...... ........... 2-5
Transportation, Courtesy
.......................... 8-6
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-75
TTYUsers 8-3
Transmission Fluid
T-Top Sunshades
............................... 2-64 ..
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals ............... 2-44
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ................... 2-43
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-37
Twin Lift-off
Roof Panels ........................ 2-61
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Underbody Flushing Service ............ ......... 7-42
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-63
Underhood Electrical Center
...................... 6-70
Alarm/Panic Mode
............................. 2-7
Feature Customization
......................... 2-17
9-10