1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Delayed Illumination
With delayed illumination, the courtesy lamps will come
on and stay on for
25 seconds after you close the doors
when entering the vehicle. They will also stay on for
five seconds after you close the doors when exiting the
vehicle. The times will be shortened if the ignition is
turned to
RUN or if the power locks are activated. To
turn this feature on or off, see “Feature Custornization”
in the Index.
Exit Lighting
With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when
you remove the key from the ignition to help you see
while exiting the vehicle.
To turn this feature on or off,
see “Feature Customization” in the Index.
Front Map Lamps
Your inside rearview mirror includes two map lamps.
Each lamp has its own switch. Use the switch closest
to
the lamp to turn it on. The lamps will also go on when a
door is opened.
Courtesy lamps include two map lamps and other lamps
throughout the interior
of your vehicle.

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Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory
Power
(RAP) feature which will allow certain features
Mirrors
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
The power door lock function will work at all times
except during Lockout Prevention (if this feature is
enabled). See “Lockout Prevention” in the Index.
An inside rearview mirror is attached to your windshield.
The
mirror has pivots so that you can adjust it.
You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Pull
the tab for night driving to reduce glare. Push the tab for
daytime driving.
Outside Manual Adjustable Mirror
Adjust the passenger’s side outside mirror by hand so
that you can just see the side of your vehicle when you
are sitting in a comfortable driving position.
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Adjust the driver’s side outside mirror with the lever on
the door. Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the
side
of your vehicle when you are sitting in a
comfortable driving position.
Power Remote Control Mirror (If Equipped)
The power mirror control is on the driver’s door.
To adjust either mirror, turn the switch to left (L) or
right
(R). Then use the control to adjust the mirror.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved
so you can see more from
the driver’s seat.
A CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut
too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use your
door key to lock and unlock it.

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To use the storage area, push in on the side of
the console.
C ~ isette a -- - zompact Disc Storage
Eou have a storage area for cassette tapes and compact
discs (if you have this option) in your console. The close-out
panel can be closed for hidden storage in
the rear area of your vehicle. It can also help reduce
noise in the vehicle when placed in the upright position,
closing
out the rear end area.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Removing the Close-Out Panel
1. Close the panel. If the close-out panel is not closed
and resting on the trim panel, it cannot be removed.
2. Pull the panel toward you to unsnap it. Then slide the
close-out panel along the groove in the trim panel.
Reverse the steps to install the panel. An improperly stored close-out panel could be
thrown about the vehicle during
a collision or
sudden maneuver.
You or others could be
injured.
If you remove the cover, always store it
outside your vehicle. When you put it back,
always be sure that it
is securely reattached.
I
_T and Lighter
Lift up the cover to open the ashtray. To remove it,
lift up on the right side
of the ashtray. If you have an
automatic transmission, the ashtray is near the front of
your console. If you have a manual transmission, the
ashtray is near your cupholder.
I NOTICE:
When carrying large or heavy items, it is a good idea to
open the panel and place the items in the rear area. Don’t put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtrays.
If you do, cigarettes or other smoking
materials could
set them on fire, causing damage.
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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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Your vehicle’s floor mats are custom-fitted to the foot
wells. Be sure the driver’s floor mat
is in place. If it
isn’t, it could interfere with the accelerator or brake
pedals.
Twin Lift-off Roof Panels
(If Equipped)
If you have this option, you can remove one or both
lift-off roof panels.
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Don’t try to remove the T-top panels while the
vehicle is moving. Trying to remove
a T-top panel
while the vehicle
is moving could cause an
accident. The panel could fall into the vehicle and
cause you to lose control, or
it could fly off and
strike another vehicle. You or others could be
injured. Remove a T-top panel only when the
vehicle
is parked.

The door key unlocks the panels. Turn the key to the left
to unlock the panel.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Then pull on the release handle to unlatch the panel. Lift
the outer edge of the panel and pull it toward
you. Then
carry the panel to the rear of the vehicle for storage.
If a T-top panel is not stored properly, it could be
thrown about the vehicle in a crash
or sudden
maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured.
Whenever
you store a T-top panel in the vehicle,
always be sure that it
is stored securely in the
proper storage slot at the rear
of the vehicle.
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