1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO brake

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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
Ez
FUEL B
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Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking.
Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem.
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Door Locks
Keyless Entry
(If Equipped)
Hatch
Theft
Vehicle and Content Theft-DeterrenVAlarm
System (If Equipped)
PASS-Key@
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Feature Customization (if Equipped)
New Vehicle “Break-In”
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)
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Manual Transmission Operation
Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P)
Parking Over Things That Bum
Engine Exhaust Shifting Out
of PARK (P)
Windows
Tilt Steering Wheel
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
Exterior Lamps
Interior Lamps
Mirrors
Instrument Panel
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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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:
0
0
0
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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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Press the switch under the
lamp control below the
instrument panel
to unlock
the hatch from inside
your vehicle. I
If you have an automatic transmission, your shift lever
must be in PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N) to use the
switch. If you have a manual transmission and the
ignition switch is in RUN,
you must set the parking
brake before you can use the switch.
The switch only works when the ignition
is in RUN,
ACC
or when RAP is present. (See “Retained
Accessory Power” in the Index.)
I NOTICE:
If you put things in the hatchback area, be sure
they won’t break the glass when you close it.
Never slam the hatch down. You could break the
glass
or damage the defogger grid (if equipped).
On vehicles with the Vehicle and Content
Theft-DeterrenUAlarm System: The hatch switch will not work while the system is armed. See “Vehicle and
Content Theft-Deteuent/Alarm System” in the Index.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has
a number of theft-deterrent
features, we
know that nothing we put on it can make
it impossible to steal. However, there
are ways you
can help.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Mode 1: Zero Delay and Shock Sensor Disabled (The
alarm will sound immediately if the driver’s
door is
opened with your key and the shock sensor will not be
available to measure sharp blows
to your vehicle).
Mode
2: Eight-Second Delay and Shock Sensor
Disabled (The alarm will sound eight seconds after the
driver’s door
is opened with your key and the shock
sensor will not be available to measure
sharp blows
to your vehicle).
Mode
3: Zero Delay and Shock Sensor Enabled (The
alarm will sound immediately after the driver’s door is
opened with your key and the shock sensor will be available to measure
sharp blows to your vehicle).
Mode
4: Eight-Second Delay and Shock Sensor
Enabled (The alarm will sound eight seconds after the
driver’s door is opened with your key and the shock
sensor will be available
to measure sharp blows to
your vehicle).
Leaving Programming Mode
When programming is done, turn the ignition switch to
OFF and replace the RADIO fuse.
New Vehicle “Break-In”
NOTICE:
Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But it will perform better in the long
run if
you follow these guidelines:
Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 kmh) or
less for the first
500 miles (805 km).
Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow -- for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time
you get new brake linings.
See “Towing
a Trailer” in the Index for
more information.
Avoid making hard stops for the first
Don’t tow a trailer during break-in.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Automatic Transmission Operation
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best
position to
use when you start your engine because your
vehicle can’t move easily.
It is dangerous to get out or your vehicle if the
shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave
your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to.
If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured.
To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to
PARK (P).
See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If
you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing
a Trailer” in
the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting
the engine. Your vehicle has a Brake-Transmission Shift
Interlock (BTSI). You have to fully apply your regular
brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the
ignition key
is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of
PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever--push the
shift lever all the way into PARK
(P) and also release the
shift lever button on floor shift console models as you
maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever
into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before \
moving the
shift lever on floor shift console models.)
See “Shifting Out
of PARK (P)” in this section.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle
is moving forward could damage your
transmission. Shift to REVERSE
(R) only
after your vehicle is stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,
ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see
“Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index.
NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t
connect with the wheels.
To restart when you’re
already moving, use NEUTRAL
(N) only. Also, use
NEUTRAL
(N) when your vehicle is being towed.
Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while
your engine
is “racing” (running at high speed) is
dangerous. Unless your foot
is firmly on the
brake pedal, your vehicle could move very
rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or
objects. Don’t shift out of PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL
(N) while your engine is racing.
NOTICE:
Damage to your transmission caused by shifting
out of PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the
engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@):
This position is for normal driving. If you need more
power for passing, and you’re:
- Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your
accelerator pedal about halfway down.
- Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the
accelerator all the way down.
You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more
power.
DRIVE (D): This position is also used for normal
driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel
economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE
(@).
Here are some times you might choose DRIVE (D)
instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE
(a):
- When driving on hilly, winding roads.
- When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting
- When going down a steep hill.
between
gears.
SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but
lower fuel economy. You can
use SECOND (2) on hills.
It can help control your speed as you go down steep
mountain roads, but then you would also want to use
your brakes
off and on.
I NOTICE:
Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles
(40 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or
you can damage your transmission. Use
AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE (@) or DRIVE (D)
as much as possible.
Don’t shift into
SECOND (2) unless you are going
slower than
65 mph (105 kmk), or you can
damage your engine.
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