1997 CHEVROLET CAMARO check engine

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When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If it does, you
or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking around the vehicle.
Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the
engine in each gear. The starter should work
only in
PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in
any other position, your vehicle needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway
and try to start the engine. The starter should work
only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to
the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t
pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service.
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
(Automatic Transmission)
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When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If it does, you
or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a
level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake’
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to
move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don’t start
the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try
to move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs service.
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While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn
to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
LOCK only when the
shift lever is in REVERSE (R).
With a manual transmission, the key should turn to
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) MecL--'ym Ck--k
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.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
0 To check the parking brake's holding ability:
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.
0 To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing 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.
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Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be
performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring
and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service
department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a GM service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
Steering and Suspension Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack
of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near
the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or
out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose
connections or other conditions which could cause a heat
build-up in the
floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into
the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen
or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damaged
or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or
excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
Rear Axle Service
Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if
needed. See “Rear Axle” in the Index. A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the axle and repair it if needed.
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After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.
Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance”
can be added on
the following record pages. Also, you should retain all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
is a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record
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MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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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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