1997 CHEVROLET CAMARO jump start

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an
advanced electronic braking system that will help
prevent a braking skid.
When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive
away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You
may hear
a momentary motor or clicking noise while
this test is going on, and
you may even notice that your
brake pedal moves a little. This
is normal.
ABS
INOP
If there’s a problem with the
anti-lock brake system, this
warning light will stay
on or
flash. See “Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning
Light” in the Index.
Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet.
You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in
front of you.
You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS.
A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one
of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will
separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the
rear wheels.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Section 5 Problems on the Road
Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.
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5-3
5-8
5-14
Hazard Warning Flashers
Jump Starting
Towing Your Vehicle
Engine Overheating 5-28
5-29
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If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
Compact Spare Tire
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice or Snow
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To turn off the flashers, pull
out on the collar.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, your
turn
signals won't work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your
Chevrolet. But please follow the steps below
to do
it safely.
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A Ct' 'JTION:
Batteries can hurt you. They can be
dangerous because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
They contain enough electricity to burn you.
If you don't follow these steps exactly, some or all
of these things can hurt you.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage
to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
Trying to start your Chevrolet by pushing
or
pulling it could damage your vehicle, even if you
have a manual transmission. And if you have an
automatic transmission,
it won’t start that way.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
NOTICE:
If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
2.
3.
Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching
each
other. If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you don’t want.
You wouldn’t be able to
start
your Chevrolet, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
Turn off the ignition
on both vehicles. Turn off all
lights that aren’t needed, and radios. This will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries. And it could
save your radio!
I NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries.
Find
the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on
each battery.
5-4

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle
is to have really good braking.
Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake
parts in them, as your Chevrolet does when
it is new.
When you replace parts of your braking system
-- for
example, when your brake linings wear down and you
have to have new ones put in
-- be sure you get new
genuine GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your
brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if
someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your
vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes
can change
-- for the worse. The braking performance
you’ve come to expect can change
in many other ways if
someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts.
Battery
Every new Chevrolet has a Delco Freedom@ battery.
You never have to add water to one
of these. When it’s
time for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom
battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown
on the original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, take off the black, negative
(-) cable from
the battery. This will help keep your battery from
running down.
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you
aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” in the Index
for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent
Feature”
in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ROADSIDE Courtesy TM Care PROVIDES:
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Section 9 Index
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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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