1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO cooling

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Hatch Hatch Release
It can be dangerous to drive with the hatch open
because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into
your vehicle.
You can’t see or smell CO. It can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the hatch open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections
must pass through the seal between the body
and the hatch:
0 Make sure all windows are shut.
%rn the fan on your heating or cooling
system
to its highest speed with the setting
on VENT. That will force outside air into
your vehicle. See “Comfort Controls” in
the Index.
instrument panel, open them
all the way.
If you have air outlets on or under the
See ‘(Engine Exhaust’’ in the Index.
Your door key opens the hatch from the outside.
If your vehicle has the Vehicle and Content
Theft-DeterrendAlarm System and it
is armed, use
the transmitter, not the key
to open the hatch or the
alarm will sound.
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With this system, you can control the heating and
ventilation in your vehicle. If you have the air
conditioning option, you can also control cooling.
Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation
system described later in this section.
Fan Control Knob
# FAN: Turn this knob to select the force of air
you want.
Temperature Control Knob
Turn the knob to change the temperature of the air
flowing from the heating system. Turn it toward the red
or
to the right (clockwise) for warmer air and toward the
blue or to the left (counterclockwise) for cooler air. The
temperature of the air cannot be less than the
temperature of the outside air.
Air Control Knob
OFF: The system is off.
2 VENT Air flows through the upper air vents.
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’!! BI-LEVEL: Air is directed through the upper air
vents and the heater ducts.
‘!A HEATER: This setting directs most of the air
through the heater ducts and some
of the air through the
windshield defroster vents.
9 BLEND: Air is directed through the windshield
defroster vents and the heater ducts.
9 DEFROST This setting directs most of the air
through the windshield defroster vents and some
of the
air through the heater ducts.
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The air conditioning system uses the same controls as
the heating system, except that the
air control knob has
two extra settings, described below.
MAX: Provides maximum cooling or quick cool-down
on
very hot days. This setting recirculates most of the air
inside your vehicle. If it is used for long periods of time,
the air may become
dry. This setting directs air through
the upper air vents.
A/C: Use for normal cooling on hot days. This
setting cools outside air and directs it through the
upper air vents.
The air conditioner compressor operates in
MAX, NC,
BI-LEVEL, BLEND and DEFROST when the outside
temperature is above freezing. When the air conditioner
is on, you may sometimes notice slight changes in your
vehicle’s engine speed and power. This is normal,
because the compressor uses power and the system
is
designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep the
desired cooling and help fuel economy.
Cooling
The air conditioner works best if you keep your
windows closed. On very hot days, open the windows
just long enough for the hot
air to escape.
1. Turn the air control knob to A/C for normal cooling.
2. Turn the temperature control knob to a
3. Turn the fan control knob to the desired speed.
For
faster cooling move the knob to
MAX.
comfortable setting.
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The heater works best if you keep your windows closed
while using it.
1. Turn the air control knob to HEATER.
2. Turn the fan control knob to the desired speed.
3. Turn the temperature control knob to a
If your vehicle is equipped with an optional engine coolant
heater, you can use it in cold weather (around
20°F/-8 “C
or lower) to improve heater performance on initial start up.
Because
an engine coolant heater warms the engine
coolant, your vehicles heating system can more quickly
and efficiently provide heat for your vehicle’s passenger
area. See “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index. comfortable
setting.
Bi-Level Heating
You may want to use bi-level heating on cool, but sunny
days. This setting directs cool air toward your body and
warmer air toward your feet.
1. Turn the air control knob to BI-LEVEL.
2. Turn the temperature control knob to a
comfortable setting.
3. Turn the fan control knob to the desired speed. Adjust the direction of airflow by moving the louvered vents.
Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside
air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air
will also enter the vehicle when the blower fan is running.
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling
is needed, you can still direct outside air through
your vehicle.
1. Turn the air control knob to VENT.
2. Turn the temperature control knob to a
comfortable setting.
3. Turn the fan control knob to the desired speed.

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Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from
driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you
drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re
planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make
your trips safer and more enjoyable.
0 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid
levels and
also the brakes, tires, cooling system and
transmission. These
parts can work hard on
mountain roads.
Know how to go down hills. The most important
thing
to know is this: let your engine do some of the
slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you
go
down a steep or long hill.
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If you don’t shift down, your brakes could get so
hot that they wouldn’t work well. You would then
have poor braking
or even none going down a
hill. You could crash. Shift down to let your
engine assist your brakes
on a steep
downhill slope.
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Parking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down
while you:
Start your engine;
Shift into a gear; and
Release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re
pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more
on this. Things that are especially important in trailer
operation are automatic transmission fluid (don’t
overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, belt, cooling
system and brake adjustment. Each of these is covered
in this manual, and the Index will help you find them
quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review
these sections before you start your trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts
are tight.
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during
severe operating conditions. See “Engine Overheating”
in the Index.
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you’ll
see:
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A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans
B. Radiator Pressure Cap
C. Coolant Recovery Tank
I A CAUTION:
An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can
start up even when the engine is not running and
can injure
you. Keep hands, clothing and tools
away
from any underhood electric fan.
If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling,
don’t
do anything else until it cools down.
When it
is cool, remove the coolant recovery tank cap
and look at
the dipstick.
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If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses,
heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in
the cooling system.
Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine
parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them.
If you
do, you can be burned.
Don’t run the engine if there is a leak.
If you run
the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could
cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle.
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NOTICE:
Engine damage from running your engine
without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty.
If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to
see if the electric engine cooling fans are running. If the
engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If
they aren’t, your vehicle needs service.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank
If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level
isn’t at FULL COLD, add a
50/50 mixture of clean
water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@ engine
coolant
at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine
Coolant”
in the Index for more information.)
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