1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO warning lights

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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Section 2 Features and Controls
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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2-30 Keys
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)
Automatic Transmission Operation 2-34
2-37
2-39 2-4 1
2-4
1
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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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With the ignition key in the ignition, you can turn the
switch to five positions.
C
A
/
E
ACC (A): Position in which you can operate your
electrical power accessories. Press
in the ignition switch
as you turn the top
of it toward you.
LOCK (B): The only position from which you can
remove the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition
and automatic transmission.
If you have an automatic transmission, the ignition
switch can’t be turned to
LOCK unless the shift lever
is in
PARK (P).
OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and
automatic transmission, but does not send electrical
power to any accessories. Use this position if your
vehicle must be pushed or towed.
A warning tone will
sound if you open the driver’s door when the ignition is
in
OFF and the key is in the ignition.
RUN (D): Position to which the switch returns after you
start your engine and release the switch. The switch
stays
in RUN when the engine is running. But even
when the engine is not running,
you can use RUN to
operate your electrical power accessories and to display
some instrument panel warning and indicator lights.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles
per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour
(km/h). Your
odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven,
in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers
(used in Canada).
You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs
a new odometer installed. If possible, the new one has
to be set to the same reading the old one had. If it
can’t be, then it’s set at zero, but a label on the driver’s
door must show the old reading and when the new one
was installed.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can tell you how far your car has been
driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero.
To set the trip odometer to zero, press the knob on the
instrument panel cluster.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands
of revolutions per minute
(rpm).
I NOTICE:
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in
the red area, or engine damage may occur.
Warning Lights, Gages
and Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that
may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also save you or
others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is
a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you
will see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when you start the
engine just to let you know they’re working.
If you are
familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed
when this happens.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to let you know when
there’s a problem with your vehicle.
When one
of the warning lights comes on and stays
on when you are driving, or when one of the gages
shows there may be
a problem, check the section that
tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s
advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly
-- and even
dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They’re a big help.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime
will come
on for about eight seconds to remind people
to fasten their safety belts.
The safety belt light will
also come on and stay on
for about
70 seconds. If
the driver’s belt is already
buckled, neither the chime
nor the light will come
on.
Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows
AIR BAG. The system checks the
air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light
tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system
check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules,
the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
For more information on the air bag system, see “Air
Bag” in the Index.
AIR
BAG
This light will come on
when
you start your engine,
and it will flash for
a few
seconds. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
engine or comes on when you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
The air bag readiness light should flash for
a few
seconds when you
turn the ignition key to RUN. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so it will be
ready to warn you
if there is a problem.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A 50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@ coolant will:
0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
0 Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0 Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
NOTICE:
When adding coolant, it is important that you use
only
DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant.
If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to
the system, premature engine, heater core
or
radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the
engine coolant
will require change sooner -- at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs first. Damage caused
by the
use
of coolant other than DEX-COOL@ is not
covered by your new vehicle warranty.
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled)
and one-half DEX-COOL’ coolant which
won’t damage aluminum parts.
If you use this mixture,
you don’t need to add anything else.
Adding only plain water to your cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water,
or some other
liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant
warning system is set for the proper coolant
mixture. With plain water
or the wrong mixture,
your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t
get the overheat warning. Your engine could
catch fire and you or others could be burned.
Use a
50/50 mixture of clean water and
DEX-COOL@ coolant.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ....... 2-40
Lights
Lighter
....................................... 2-57
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.21. 2.76
ASR System Warning
..................... 2.79. 4.9
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-77
CheckGages
................................ 2-85
Interior
..................................... 2-52
Low Coolant
................................. 2-80
LowOil
.................................... 2-84
Low Traction
............................ 2.79. 4.9
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.7. 2.76
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-81
Limited-Slip Differential. Rear Axle ................ 6-26
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-28
Lockout Prevention
.............................. 2-6
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Cylinders
................................... 7-33
Door
........................................ 2-4
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
............... 7-35
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-33
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.78. 4.7
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Loss Of Control
................................ 4-14
Low Coolant Light
.............................. 2-80
LowOilLight
................................. 2-84
Low Traction Light
......................... 2.79. 4.9
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-37
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-33 Main
Fuse Block
.............................. 6-64
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-39
Maintenance. Replacement Parts
................... 6-71
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long TripMighway Definition
................... 7-6
Long Tripmighway Intervals
..................... 7-6
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-32
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-36
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-37
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-5
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-5
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-60
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-81
Manual Front Seat ............................... 1-2
ManualMirror
................................. 2-55
Manual Remote Control Mirror
.................... 2-55
Manual Transmission
............................ 2-34
Check
...................................... 7-33
Fluid
....................................... 6-24
Shifting
..................................... 2-34
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-27
Methanol
....................................... 6-5
Mirrors
....................................... 2-54
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-55
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-54
Manual
..................................... 2-55
Manual Remote Control
........................ 2-55
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-37
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Transmitters. Keyless Entry ........................ 2-7
Transmitters. Matching
.......................... 2- 10
Transmitters. Range
.............................. 2-9
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-75
T-Top Sunshades
............................... 2-63
Transmitters. Synchronization
...................... 2-9
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8- 8
'ITYUsers ..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-45
Turn SignaUMultifunction Lever
................... 2-45
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-35
Twin Lift-off Roof Panels
........................ 2-59
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-35
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-60
Underhood Electrical Center
...................... 6-66
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-5
Damagewarnings
.............................. vii
Dimensions
................................. 6-71
Identification Number
......................... 6-62
Loading
.................................... 4-28
Storage
..................................... 6-37
Vehicle and Content Theft-DeterrentfAlarm System
.... 2-10
Ventilation System
............................... 3-4
Visor Vanity Mirrors
............................. 2-58
Visors, Sun
.................................... 2-58
Voltmeter
..................................... 2-77 warning
Devices
............................... 5-3
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-75
Warranty Information
............................ 8-10
Washer Fluid. Windshield
................... 2-47. 6-31
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-57
Wheel Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-56
Alignment
.................................. 6-50
Nut Torque
............................. 5-35. 6-69
Replacement
................................. 6-50
Wrench
..................................... 5-29
Windows
..................................... 2-43
Auto-Down
................................. 2-44
Power
...................................... 2-44
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-47
Fluid
.................................. 2-47. 6-31
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-32
Windshield Wipers
.............................. 2-46
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-42
Fuses
...................................... 6-63
Winter Driving
................................. 4-24
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-63
WreckerTowing
................................. 5-7
Wrench. Wheel
................................. 5-29
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