1999 CHEVROLET CAMARO belt

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Scheduled Maintenance
7-11
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)

Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)

Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one or more of these conditions:
± In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90F
(32C) or higher.
± In hilly or mountainous terrain.
± When doing frequent trailer towing.
± Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid
and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
Replace engine air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)ACTUAL
SERVICED BY:MILEAGE
DATE

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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed in this part 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
perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See ªEngine Oilº in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX
-COOL

coolant mixture if necessary. See ªEngine Coolantº 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 ªWindshield Washer Fluidº in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
See ªTiresº in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See ªAudio Systemsº in the
Index for further details.
At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.

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9-7
Exterior 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Map 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Latches, Seatback 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2-39 . . . . . . .
Lighter, Cigarette 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights
Air Bag Readiness 1
-21, 2-77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning 2-79, 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . .
ASR Off Warning 2-80, 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake System Warning 2-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Gages 2-88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hatch Ajar 2-88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Coolant Warning 2-81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Fuel 2-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Oil 2-86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Traction 2-80, 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Change 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reduced Engine Power 2-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Reminder 1-7, 2-77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Engine Soon 2-82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Vehicle 2-88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skip Shift 2-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction Control System Warning 2-80, 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited-Slip Rear Axle 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Your Vehicle 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locks 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Transmission Lock Check 7-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Lock Cylinder Service 7-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Last Door Closed 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lockout Prevention 2
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Door 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Coolant Warning Light 2-81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Oil Light 2-86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricants and Fluids 7-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication Service, Body 7-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main, Fuse Block 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts 6-71 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Record 7-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Schedule 7-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Checks and Services 7-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance Services 7-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance, Underbody 6-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2-82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual
Control, Climate System 3
-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Four-Way Seat 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Seat 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Transmission
Check 7
-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Five-Speed 2-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 6-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 2-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking Your Vehicle 2-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Speeds 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Six-Speed 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skip Shift Light 2-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Your Engine 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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9-9
Power Steering Fluid
How to Check 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What to Use 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When to Check 6-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts 1-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Problems on the Road 5-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Publications, Service and Owner 8-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator 5-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator Pressure Cap 6-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio Reception 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radios 3-6, 3-9, 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rain, Driving In 4-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear
Axle Service 7
-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cargo Cover 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Passengers 1-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Position 1-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window Defogger 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Axle 6-27, 7-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Lamps Bulb Replacement 6-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Sidemarker Bulb Replacement 6-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rearview, Inside Day/Night Mirror 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclining Front Seatbacks 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recovery Tank, Coolant 5-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recreational Vehicle Towing 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reduced Engine Power Light 2-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning 6-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote
Hatch Release 2
-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless Entry 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless Entry Transmitter Locking 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacement
Bulbs 6
-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts 6-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1-47 . . . . . . .
Replacing Safety Belts 1-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting Safety Defects 8-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restraints
Checking 1
-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child 1-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Parts After a Crash 1-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Check 7-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top Strap 1-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retained Accessory Power 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reverse, Automatic Transmission 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reverse, Manual Transmission 2-34, 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right Front Passenger Position 1-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roadside Assistance 8-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roadside Assistance, Canadian 8-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rocking Your Vehicle 5-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotation, Tires 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Extender 1-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belts 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adults 1-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Children 1-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Position 1-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extender 1-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Wear Properly 1-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Incorrect Usage 1-15, 1-16, 1-17, 1-18, 1-45, 1-46 . . . . .
Lap-Shoulder 1-12, 1-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Larger Children 1-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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9-10
Safety Belts (Continued)
Questions and Answers 1-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Seat Passenger Positions 1-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder Light 1-7, 2-79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing After a Crash 1-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right Front Passenger Position 1-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Smaller Children and Babies 1-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use During Pregnancy 1-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning Light 1-7, 2-79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why They Work 1-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Chains 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Defects, Reporting 8-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Warnings and Symbols vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance 7
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance Services 7-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatback Latches 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatback, Reclining Front 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats
Folding Rear 1
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Four-Way Manual 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Front 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restraint Systems 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Controls 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing a Child Restraint 1-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Six-Way Power 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second Gear, Automatic Transmission 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second Position, Manual Transmission 2-33, 2-34 . . . . . . . . .
Second-Gear Start 2-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appearance Care 6-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulletins, Ordering 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Soon Light 2-82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manuals, Ordering 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Publications 8-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parts Identification Label 6
-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Publications, Ordering 8-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Light 2-88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Work, Doing Your Own 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Publications 8-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle 1-25 . . . . . . . . . . .
Sheet Metal Damage 6-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Speeds 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting
Automatic Transmission 2
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Into PARK (P) 2-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Transmission 2-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Out of PARK (P) 2-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shock Sensor 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signaling Turns 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sixth Position, Manual Transmission 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skidding 4-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skip Shift Light 2-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Equipment, Adding 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare Tire, Compact 5-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications and Capacities 6-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications, Engine 6-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer 2-75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stains, Cleaning 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starter Switch Check 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Your Engine 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steam 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 4-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In Emergencies 4-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 4-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips 4-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel, Tilt 2-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .