1997 CHEVROLET CAMARO key

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/d, CAUTION:
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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)
1 A CAUT’ON:
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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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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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Assistance Program
To enhance Chevrolet's strong commitment to customer
satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited
to announce the
establishment of the ChevroletIGeo Roadside Assistance
Center. As the owner
of a 1997 Chevrolet/Geo,
membership in Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance is
available 24 hours a day,
365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA
( 1-800-243-8872). This toll-free number will provide
you over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor
mechanical problems. If your problem cannot be
resolved over the phone, our advisors have access
to a
nationwide network of dealer recommended service
providers. Roadside membership is free, however some
services may incur costs.
Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer,
Basic Care and Courtesy" Care:
0
0
0
0
Toll-free number, 1 -800-CHEV-USA
Free towing for warranty repairs
Basic over-the-phone technical advice
Available dealer services at reasonable costs (ie.,
wrecker services, locksmithkey service, glass
repair, etc.)
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0 Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined above)
Plus
:
FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer
0 FREE LocksmitWKey Service (when keys are lost
0 FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road)
FREE Jump Start (at home or on the road)
0 FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on
from a legal roadway)
on the road or locked inside)
the road) Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportation
for
customers needing warranty service. Courtesy
Transportation will be offered in conjunction with
the coverage provided by the Bumper
to Bumper
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
to eligible purchasers
of 1997 ChevroletlGeo passenger car 2nd light duty
trucks. (Please see your selling dealer for details.)
Note:
Courtesy Care is available to Retail and Retail Lease
Customers operating 1997 and newer Chevrolet/Geo
vehicles for
a period of 3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km),
whichever occurs first. All Courtesy Care services must
be pre-arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or dealer
Service Management.
Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or
included
in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to
modify or discontinue Basic Care and Courtesy Care
at any time.
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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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Electrical System
............................... 6-68
Engine
.................................. 6-10. 6-11
Coolant ..................................... 6-28
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-27
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-43
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-83
Exhaust
..................................... 2-42
Fuse Blocks
................................. 6-72
Identification
................................ 6-68
Oil Level Check
.............................. 7-43
Overheating
................................. 5- 14
Running While Parked
......................... 2-43
Specifications
................................ 6-74
Starting Your ................................ 2-26
Engine
Oil .................................... 6-12
Adding
..................................... 6- 14
Additives
................................... 6-17
Checking
................................... 6-13
Pressure Gage
................................ 2-87
Used ....................................... 6-17
When to Change
.............................. 6- 17
Etht~01
........................................ 6-5
Exhaust. Engine ................................ 2-42
Exit Lighting
............................. 2-19. 2-56
Express-Down Window .......................... 2-44
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-59
Fabric Protection ............................... 6-60
Fan Control. Climate Control System ................ 3-2
Feature Customization ........................... 2- 18
Driver’s Door Alarm Delay/Shock Sensor Enable ... 2-22
1
Exit Lightingmelayed Illumination ............... 2-19
Remote Keyless Entry Verification
............... 2-20
Theft-Deterrent Arming Method ................. 2-21
Theft-Deterrent Arming Verification
.............. 2-22
Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission
.............. 2-33. 2-34
Filling
Your Tank ................................ 6-6
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-19
Filter. Engine Oil
............................... 6-17
Finish Care .................................... 6-64
Finish Damage
................................. 6-66
First Gear. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-31
First
Gear. Manual Transmission .............. 2-32. 2-34
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-29
Floor Mats
.................................... 2-62
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 1-49
Fog Lamps .................................... 2-53
Folding Rear Seatback ............................ 1-6
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
Four-Way Manual Seat ........................... 1-3
French Language Manual ........................... ii
Front Console .................................. 2-58
FrontTowing .................................. 5-10
Front Turn Signal Bulb Replacement ................ 6-46
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
FillingYourTank
.............................. 6-6
Gage ....................................... 2-89
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-69
Last Door Closed LockingLockout Prevention ..... 2-20
Fourth
Gear. Manual Transmission ............ 2-33. 2-34

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 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