1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO inflation pressure

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label
found on the rear edge
of the driver’s door tells you the
proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation
pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you
important information about the number of people that
can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can
carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight
and includes the weight
of all occupants, cargo and all
nonfactory-installed options.
MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP
DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR ~d
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI-
CABLE
U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE
SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION
STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
The other label, is the Certification label, found on the
rear edge
of the driver’s door. It tells you the gross
weight capacity of your vehicle, called the GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).
The GVWR includes the
weight
of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross
Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) for either the front or
rear axle.
And, if
you do have a heavy load, you should spread it
out. Don’t carry more than
100 lbs. (45 kg) in your
rear area.
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Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear
GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, or it can change the way your vehicle
handles. These could cause you to lose control.
Also, overloading can shorten the life
of
your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when
your vehicle was new,
it can lose air after a time. Check
the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi
(420 Wa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you
should stop as
soon as possible and make sure your spare
tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare is made to
perform well at speeds up to
65 mph (105 km/h) for
distances up to
3,000 miles (5 OOO km), so you can finish
your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced
where you want. (When the compact spare is used on the
rear axle, see Notice following.)
Of course, it’s best to
replace your spare with a full-size tire
as soon as you can.
Your spare will last longer and be in good shape
in case
you need it again.
NOTICE:
If the compact spare is used as a rear tire, do not
drive faster than
50 mph (80 km/h). Damage to
the rear axle may occur
if the compact spare is
driven faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
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I NOTICE:
When the compact spare is installed, don’t take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with
guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on
the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel,
and maybe other parts of your vehicle.
Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles.
And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels
or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare
tire and its wheel together.
I NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using
them can damage your vehicle and can damage
the chains too. Don’t use tire chains
on your
compact spare.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by
a leading tire manufacturer.
If you ever have questions
about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see
your Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details.
’ Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
0 Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as
a result of too much friction.
You could have
an air-out and a serious
accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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Underinflated tires pose the same danger as
overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured or broken by
a sudden
impact
-- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your
tread is badly worn, or
if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
See “Inflation
-- Tire Pressure” in this section
for inflation pressure adjustment for higher
speed driving.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the
driver’s door, shows the correct inflation pressures for
your tires when they’re cold.
“Cold” means your vehicle
has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no
more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
If you’ll be driving at speeds higher than 100 mph
(160 km/h) where it is legal, raise the cold inflation
pressure of each tire to
35 psi (240 kPa). When you end
this very high-speed driving, reduce the cold inflation
pressures to those listed on the Tire-Loading
Information label.
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
0 Tire overloading
0 Bad wear
0 Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
0 Unusual wear
0 Bad handling
Rough ride
0 Needless damage from road hazards.
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If you have P24950ZR16 Goodyear Eagle GS-C tires
or P275/40ZR17 Goodyear Eagle
F1 -GS tires, they
must roll in a certain direction for the best overall
performance. The direction
is shown by an arrow on
the sidewall. Because these tires are directional, they
should be rotated as shown here. These tires should
only be moved from front to rear and rear to front on
the same side of the vehicle.
Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. \
After the tires have been
rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown
on the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that all
wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque”
in
the Index.
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after a time. The wheel could come
off and cause
an accident. When you change a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use
a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to use
a scraper or wire brush later, if you
need
to, to get all the rust or dirt off. (See
“Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index.)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever
any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in
Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
pegorm these underhood checks at eachfielfill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in
the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary. See
“Windshield Washer Fluid”
in the Index for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tachometer .................................. 2-75
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-24
Temperature Control
............................. 3-2
Theft
......................................... 2-13
Theft-Deterrent
............................... ; 2- 15
ArmingMethod
.............................. 2-22
Arming Verification
........................... 2-22
CDPlayer
................................... 3-21
THEFTLOCK"
................................ 3-21
Thermostat
.................................... 6-30
Third Gear. Manual Transmission
............. 2-34'2-35
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-44
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-5 1
TireLoading
................................... 4-28
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-28
Tires
......................................... 6-43
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-50
BuyingNew
................................. 6-47
Chains
..................................... 6-51
ChangingaFlat .............................. 5-27
Cleaning
.................................... 6-59
Compact Spare
............................... 5-38
Inflation
.................................... 6-44
Inflation Check
............................... 7-32
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-45
Loading
.................................... 4-28
Pressure
.................................... 6-44
Temperature
................................. 6-49
Traction
.................................... 6-49
Treadwe
ar ................................... 6-49 Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-48
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-47
Wheel Replacement ........................... 6-50
When It's Time for New ....................... 6-47
TopStrap
..................................... 1-38
Torque Lock
................................... 2-40
Torque. Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-35. 6-69
Towing a Trailer ................................ 4-30
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-7
Trailer
Backingup
................................. 4-35
Brakes
..................................... 4-34
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-36
Driving With a
............................... 4-34
Following Distance
........................... 4-34
Hitches
..................................... 4-33
If
You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ............... 4-31
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-37
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-36
Passing
..................................... 4-35
Safety Chains
................................ 4-34
Tongueweight
............................... 4-32
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-33
Towing
..................................... 4-30
Turnsignals
................................. 4-35
Weight
..................................... 4-32
When You Are Ready
to Leave After Parking
onaHill
................................... 4-37
Automatic
................................... 6-20
Manual ..................................... 6-24
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