1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO battery

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES
BY
SHIELDING Q
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD BAllERY
CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,111,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
UNLOCK IziI
FASTEN
SEAT
BELTS
These symbols
have
to do with
your lamps:
SIGNALS e
TURN
PAMNpZ
pf
WARNING A
HAZARD
FLASHER
FOG LAMPS
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These symbols
are
on some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING FAN
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT -
TEMP -
CHARGING 1-1
BAllERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(0)
COOLANT a
ENGINE OIL e,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
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LIGHTER rl
HORN )cr
SPEAKER
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FUEL B
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Seat Passengers
It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up!
Accident statistics show that unbelted people
in the rear
seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are
wearing safety belts.
Rear passengers
who aren I safety belted can be thrown
out
of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others
in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.
For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is
turned
off and the battery is disconnected, an air
bag can still inflate during improper service.
You
can be injured if you are close to an air bag when
it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape
or yellow connectors. They are probably part of
the air bag system. Be sure to follow proper
service procedures, and make sure the person
performing work for you
is qualified to do so.
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The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.
Lap-Shoulder Belt
The rear seats have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to
wear one properly.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This system has a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to
30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in
range. This is normal for any keyless entry system.
If the transmitter does not work
or if you have to
stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work,
try this:
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0
0
0
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions that follow.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle.
You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take
a few steps to the left or
right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
If you’re still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician
for service.
Operation
The driver’s door will unlock automatically when
UNLOCK is pressed. If UNLOCK
is pressed again
within five seconds, the passenger’s door will also
unlock. All doors will lock when LOCK
is pressed.
The hatch will unlock when the button with the trunk
symbol is pressed twice within five seconds,
as long as
the ignition is turned to OFF. If the ignition is on, the
trunk button will only work
if the transmission is in
PARK (P) for an automatic transmission, or if the
parking brake is. set on
a manual transmission.
The system will turn on the interior lamps for about
40 seconds (or until the ignition is turned to RUN),
when you unlock the doors or hatch. The interior
lamps will go
off when you lock the doors.
Operating the keyless entry transmitter may interact
with the Vehicle and Content Theft-DeterrendAlarm System (if you have this option). See “Vehicle and
Content Theft-DeterrendAlarm System’’ in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Alardanic Mode
If your vehicle is equipped with the Vehicle and Content
Theft-DeterrenVAlarm System, you will have a fourth
button on your transmitter. This button is the panic
button. If you are involved in a panic situation, press
this button and your vehicle’s horn will sound and the
headlamps will flash. This will draw needed attention to
you and your vehicle.
To turn this feature off, either
push the panic button again or turn the ignition to the
RUN position. Note: This feature will not work if your
ignition is on or if the transmitter is
30 feet (9 m) or
more away from your vehicle.
Transmitter Range
The range of your keyless entry system should be about
30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in the
range. This is normal for any keyless entry system. If
the transmitter does not work, or you have to stand
closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work:
0 You may have to replace the battery in your transmitter.
See the instructions for battery replacement.
0 You may be too far from your vehicle. Check your
distance. You may have to stand closer to your
vehicle in rain or snow.
You may have to synchronize your transmitter to
the receiver in your vehicle. See the instructions
for synchronization.
0 You may have to match the transmitters to your
vehicle. See instructions.
If none of the above apply, see your dealer or
qualified technician for service.
Synchronization
Synchronization may be necessary due to the security
method used by the keyless entry system. The transmitter
does not send the same signal twice to the receiver. The
receiver will not respond to a signal it has been sent
previously. This prevents anyone from recoding and
playing back the signal from the transmitter. To
resynchronize the transmitter with the receiver:
0 While standing close to your vehicle, at the same
time press and hold the LOCK and
UNLOCK buttons
on the transmitter for about eight seconds.
The door
locks should cycle and the parking lamps should
flash to confirm synchronization. If
this does not
happen, you may need to replace the battery in your
transmitter or match the transmitter to vour vehicle.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal, Take a few steps to the right or left.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your keyless entry
transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the battery is weak
if the transmitter won’t
work at the normal range
in any location. If you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it’s probably time to change the battery.
Use one battery, type CR2032, or a similar type.
NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to
touch any
of the circuitry. Static from your
body transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.
To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Carefully pry off the cover by inserting a dime
(or similar object) in the slot between the covers
and twist.
Lift
off the back cover.
Remove and replace the battery. Use one battery,
type CR2032, or a similar type. Put the new battery
in printed side down.
Replace the front cover. Make sure the cover is on
tightly
so water won’t get in.
Check the transmitter operation. If the transmitter
does not work after battery replacement, it may need
to be resynchronized or matched to your vehicle. See
“Synchronization” in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transmission
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position
-- that’s a
safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving,
use NEUTRAL
(N) only.
I NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Chevrolet
is moving.
If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to
PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
Manual Transmission
The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL (N). Hold
the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your
vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way
down
-- that’s a safety feature.
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be
drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can
damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in
START for about three to five seconds at a time until
your engine starts. Wait about
15 seconds between
each
try to help avoid draining your battery or
damaging your starter.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If your vehicle is equipped with the Vehicle and
Content Theft-DetenentlAlarm System and your fog
lamp switch
is on, the fog lamps may flash, along
with the parking lamps, to indicate operation
of the
Vehicle and Content Theft-DetemenVAlarm System.
See ‘Vehicle and Content Theft-DeterrendAlarm
System” in the Index.
Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
This switch controls the brightness of your
instrument panel lights. Turn the switch to brighten or
dim the lights.
If you turn the switch all the way up,
your courtesy lamps will come
on.
Courtesy Lamps
When either door is opened, several interior lamps go
on. These lamps are courtesy lamps. They make it easier
for you to enter and leave your vehicle.
Courtesy lamps include one
SRV mirror lamp, two
map lamps and other lamps throughout the interior of
your vehicle.
To prevent battery rundown, your interior lamps will be
disabled about
10 minutes after the ignition is turned to
the OFF position. The 10-minute timer will be restarted
if you do
any of the following:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Open either door.
3. Press any button on your keyless entry transmitter.
4. Turn the interior lamp switch from off to on.
5. Open the hatch.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go.
When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.
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NOTICE:
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Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while
it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to
back away from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
If you plug accessories into your cigarette lighter, such
as heating devices or air compressors, these accessories
should have a rated current of less than 15 amps.
Exceeding
this limit will result in a blown fuse.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. YQU
can also swing them to the side.
Visor Vanity Mirror
Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover to expose the
vanity mirror.
Accessory Plug
This plug is located inside the front section ahead of
the
shift lever in the console. The plug can be used to
connect electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or
CB radio. Be sure to follow the installation instructions
included with the equipment.
NOTICE:
When using the accessory plug:
0 The maximum load of any electrical
equipment should not exceed three amps.
Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment
when not in use. Leaving electrical
equipment
on for extended periods can
drain your battery.
We recommend that you see a qualified technician or
your dealer for the proper installation of your equipment.
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