1997 CHEVROLET CAMARO brake

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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
Coolant
Supplement Sealer
FLUIDLUBRICANT
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 use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL@
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL@
coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Power Steering
System
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
Clutch Linkage
Pivot Points
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052884
- 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
DEXRONO-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pur ose lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241
or equivalent).
Engine oil.
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The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out
the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order,
or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below\
.)
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 CHEVROLET/GEO
SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$90.00
TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE
UNIT REPAIR MANUAL
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and specifications for the
1997 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$40.00
SERVICE BULLETINS
Service Bulletins give technical service information needed
to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the
diagnosis and service
of your vehicle.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON
THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO:
Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for Owners and
intended to provide basic operational information about the
vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance
Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual and
Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$15.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
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Accessory Plug ............................... 2-61
AirBag
....................................... 1-20
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-24
How it Works
................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1.21. 2.78
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
.................................... 6-18
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-3
Air Control. Climate Control System
................. 3-2
Alarm. Arming the System
....................... 2- 15
Alarm. Content Theft-Deterrent
................... 2- 14
Alarm. Disarming
the System ..................... 2- 16
Alarm. Turning
Off the Alarm ..................... 2- 16
Alarm/PanicMode
............................... 2-8
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-56
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...................... 6-65
Antenna Mast Care
............................. 3-24
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-28
Anti-Lock
..................................... 4-7
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-80. 4-7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-20
Appearancecare
............................... 6-58 Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-67
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-60
ASR Control Off Switch
............................ 4-10
Control System
................................ 4-9
System Warning Light
..................... 2-81. 4-9
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-22
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-6
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-31
Automatic Transmission
......................... 2-29
BTSICheck
................................. 7-45
Check
...................................... 7-44
Fluid
....................................... 6-21
Operation
................................... 2-29
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-46
Shifting
..................................... 2-29
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-26
Axle. Limited-Slip Rear
......................... 2-37
Axle. Rear
.................................... 6-27
Battery
...................................... 6-39
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Warnings ................................ 5-3. 5-5
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-9
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry .............. 2-10
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Blizzard
...................................... 4-28
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-38
Fluid
....................................... 6-35
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-35
PedalTravel
................................. 6-38
Parking
..................................... 2-38
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-39
System Warning Light
......................... 2-79
Trailer
...................................... 4-36
Transmission Shift Interlock
.................... 2-4 1
Wear ....................................... 6-37
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4- 10
Break-In.
New Vehicle .......................... 2-23
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-54
BTSICheck
................................... 7-45
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-40
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-74
Carbon Monoxide
.......... 2-1 1.2-42.2-43.4-29. 4-36
Care
of Your Cassette Player ...................... 3-23
Care of Your Compact Disc Player
................. 3-24
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-43
Cassette Storage
................................ 2-59
Cassette Tape Player
......................... 3-6. 3-9
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-23
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature ................. 3-20
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-46
BTSI ......................................... 2-41 Certification Label
.............................. 4-3
1
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-36
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-58
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-29
Check Gages Light .............................. 2-88
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-40
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-66
Child Restraints
................................ 1-31
Securing
in a Rear Seat Position ................. 1-33
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-35
Where to Put
................................ 1-31
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-60
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-69
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-18
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-65
Convertible Top
.............................. 6-64
Fabric
...................................... 6-59
Glass
....................................... 6-62
Inside
of Your Chevrolet ....................... 6-59
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-62
Leather
..................................... 6-61
Outside
of Your Chevrolet ...................... 6-63
Removable Roof Panel
......................... 6-63
Special Problems
............................. 6-60
Stains
...................................... 6-60
Tires
....................................... 6-65
Vinyl
....................................... 6-61
Wheels
..................................... 6-65
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-62
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-6
TopStrap
................................... 1-32
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.................... 2-83
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 2-87
Fuel
....................................... 2-89
GAWR
....................................... 4-31
Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-29
Gear Positions. Manual Transmission
............... 2-32
GloveBox
.................................... 2-58
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-3 1
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-31
Guide
en FranGais 11 .. .................................
GVWR ........................................ 4-31
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-40
Hatch
........................................ 2-11
Hatch Release
.................................. 2- 12
Hatch Release. Remote
.......................... 2-12
Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-2
Headlamps
.................................... 2-52
Aiming
..................................... 6-40
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-40
HighLow Beamchanger
...................... 2-46
OnReminder
................................ 2-52
Wiring
..................................... 6-69
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance .............. 8-4
Heating
........................................ 3-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-46
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-24
Hitches, Trailer
................................. 4-36
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-8
Release ...................................... 6-9 Horn
......................................... 2-44
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-26
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
................... 7-44
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-20
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2-24
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-51
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-56
Inspections
.................................... 7-47
Brakesystem
................................ 7-48
CalipedKnuckle Maintenance
................... 7-48
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-47
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-47
RearAxle
................................... 7-47
Steering
.................................... 7-47
Suspension
.................................. 7-47
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-47
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-74
Brightness Control
............................ 2-54
Cluster
..................................... 2-76
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-55
Cleaning
.................................... 6-62
.................................... J ack. Tire
5-31
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-44
Key Release Button
............................. 2-25
Keys
.......................................... 2-2

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................................. 4-3 1
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-68
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-30
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-68
Lamps
........................................ 2-52
Courtesy
.................................... 2-54
Interior
..................................... 2-54
OnReminder
................................ 2-52
Last Door Closed Locking
.................... 2-6. 2-20
Last Door Closed Locking Feature
.................. 2-6
Latches. Front Seatback
........................... 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-6
Lighter
....................................... 2-60
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-2 1. 2-78
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.80. 4-7
ASR System Warning
..................... 2-8 1. 4.9
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-79
Check Gages
................................ 2-88
Interior
..................................... 2-54
LowCoolant
................................. 2-83
LowOil
.................................... 2-88
Low Traction
............................ 2-82. 4-9
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.7. 2-78
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-84
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-30
Cylinders
................................... 7-44
Leaving
Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
....... 2-40
Lights
Limited-Slip Differential. Rear Axle
................ 6-27
Lockout Prevention
.............................. 2-6
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Door
........................................ 2-4 Key Lock
Cylinder Service
..................... 7-44
Power Door
.................................. 2-5
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-46
Low Coolant Light
.............................. 2-83
Low Oil Light ................................. 2-88
Low Traction Light
......................... 2-82. 4-9
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-49
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-44
Main Fuse Block
.............................. 6-70
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
............ 6-76
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-51
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Tripmighway Definition
................... 7-6
Long Tripmighway Intervals
..................... 7-6
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-43
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-47
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-49
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-5
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-5
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-66
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-39
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-84
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-2
Manual Mirror
................................. 2-56
Manual Remote Control Mirror
.................... 2-57
Manual Transmission Check
...................................... 7-44
Fluid
....................................... 6-25
Shifting
..................................... 2-32
Starting Your Engine .......................... 2-26

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Mirrors ....................................... 2-56
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-57
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-56
Manual
..................................... 2-56
Manual Remote Control
........................ 2-57
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-57
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-61
MountainRoads
................................ 4-24
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-45
Neutral. Automatic Transmission
................. 2-30
Neutral. Manual Transmission
................ 2.33. 2.34
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2-23
Nightvision
................................... 4-17
Odometer
.................................... 2-77
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-77
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 13
Oil. Engine .................................... 6-12
Overdrive. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-3 1
Overheating Engine ............................. 5-14
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-43
Owner Publications. Ordering
..................... 8- 12
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-66
Park Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-29
Shifting Into
................................. 2-39
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-41 Parking
AtNight
.................................... 2-13
Brake
...................................... 2-38
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-46
Lots
....................................... 2-13
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-42
With a Trailer
................................ 4-39
Parking Your Vehicle, Manual Transmission
.......... 2-41
Passenger Position
......................... 1-20, 1-26
Passing
....................................... 4-13
PASS-Key I1 ................................. 2-17
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-47
Power DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Option Fuses
................................ 6-69
Remote
Control Mirror ........................ 2-57
Seat
......................................... 1-3
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-32
Windows
................................... 2-44
Power, Retained Accessory
....................... 2-57
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-19
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner ................... 8-12
Steering .................................... 4-11
Radiator
..................................... 5-21
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-31
Radio Reception
................................ 3-22
Radios
........................................ 3-6
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-18
RAP ......................................... 2-56
Reading Lamps
................................ 2-55
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Thermostat
.................................... 6-31
Third Gear. Manual Transmission
............. 2.33. 2.34
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-44
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-6
Tire Chains .................................... 6-58
Tire Loading
................................... 4-30
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-30
Tires
......................................... 6-50
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-56
Chains
..................................... 6-58
Cleaning
.................................... 6-65
Inflation
.................................... 6-51
Inflation Check
............................... 7-43
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-52
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Pressure
.................................... 6-51
Temperature
................................. 6-56
Traction
.................................... 6-56
Treadwe ar
................................... 6-55
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-55
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-54
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-56
When It's Time for New
....................... 6-54
TopStrap
..................................... 1-32
TorqueLock
................................... 2-41
Torque. Wheel Nut
......................... 5-37. 6-74
Buying New
................................. 6-54
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-29
Compact Spare
............................... 5-40
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-32
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8 Trailer
Brakes
..................................... 4-36
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-38
Driving With
................................ 4-37
Hitches
..................................... 4-36
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-39
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-39
Tongueweight
............................... 4-35
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-35
Towing
..................................... 4-32
Turn Signals
................................. 4-38
Weight
..................................... 4-34
Automatic
................................... 6-21
Manual
..................................... 6-25
Transmitters. Matching
........................... 2-9
Transmitters. Range
.............................. 2-8
Transmitters. Remote Keyless Entry
................. 2-7
Transmitters. Synchronization
...................... 2-9
Safety Chains
................................ 4-36
Transmission Fluid
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-8
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-77
T-Topsunshades
............................... 2-66
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-45
Turn Signalhlultifunction Lever
................... 2-45
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-38
Twin Lift-off
Roof Panels ........................ 2-62
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-46
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-66
Underhood Electrical Center
...................... 6-72
9-10