1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO light

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This light will come on under these conditions:
0 The engine coolant temperature is greater than
170°F (77"C),
You are going 15 to 20 mph (24 to 32 km/h) and
You are at 35 percent throttle or less.
When this light is on, the gearshift lever will let you
shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) only. Once you
are in FOURTH (4), you can press the clutch again
and shift into another gear.
Follow the shift speeds on this chart when the
SKIP
SHIFT light is on.
Computer Aided Manual Transmission Shift Speeds:
1st to 4th 15 mph (24 kdh)
4th to 5th 25 mph (40 km/h)*
5th to 6th 49 mph (64 km/h)**
Each time you come
to a stop, the engine's Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) determines when to activate the
SKIP SHIFT upshift system. Use SECOND (2) gear
only when you accelerate very quickly from a stop.
You can then follow the full gear shift pattern.
"30 mph (48 km/h) when accelerating to highway speeds.
""45 mph (72 kmk) when accelerating to highway speeds.
Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and
pull up
on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on,
the brake system warning light will come on.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t
flash but just stay on
as you signal a turn or lane change,
a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t
see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident.
If the arrows don’t go on at all when you
signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit
Breakers” in the Index).
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps
from low beam to high
or
high to low, pull the turn
signal lever all the way
toward you. Then release it.
When the high-beams headlamps
are on, this light on
the instrument panel also will be on.
Windshield Wipers
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You can control the windshield wipers by turning the
band with the wiper symbol on it.
For
a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold
it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will
stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the
band on MIST longer.
You can set the wiper speed for
a long or short delay
between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or
snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The
closer to
LO, the shorter the delay.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ending Out of Cruise Control
There are several ways to turn off the cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch
pedal, if you have a manual transmission; or
Move the cruise switch to OFF.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory is erased.
Exterior Lamps
The main lamp control is a knob that works these lamps:
Headlamps
Taillamps
Parking Lamps
License Lamps
Sidemarker Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
#, Turn the knob to this position to turn on your
headlamps and other operating lamps.
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parking lamps and other operating lamps without
your
headlamps.
Turn the knob to OFF to turn
off the lamps.
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Headlamps On Reminder
If you turn the ignition to the off position and leave
the lamps on, you will hear a chime, lasting up
to
five seconds. If the lamps are still on when you open
the driver’s door, the chime will sound again.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. DRL can be helpful
in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel
automatically turns the headlamps
on, so be sure
it isn’t covered.
The
DRL system will make your front turn signal
lamps come on when:
The ignition is on,
0 The headlamp switch is off and
0 The parking brake is released.
When
the DRL are on, only your front turn signal lamps
will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps
won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up
either. When you
use your turn signals, the front turn
signal and the taillamp of the desired side will flash.
When it’s dark enough outside, your front turn signal
lamps will go out and your headlamps will come on.
The other lamps will also come on. When it’s
bright enough outside, the regular lamps will
go
off, and your front turn signal lamps will come on.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system
when you need it.
Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
Use your fog lamps for
better vision in foggy or
misty conditions. Your
parking lamps must be on or
your fog lamps won’t work.
#D To turn the fog lamps on, push the fog lamp switch.
Push the the switch again to
turn the fog lamps off. A light
on the switch will come on when the fog lamps are on.
Fog lamps will go
off whenever your high-beam
headlamps come on. When the high-beam headlamps
go off, the fog lamps will come on again.
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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 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.

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.
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_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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