1994 Chevrolet Camaro Owners Manual

Camaro introduction Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8

Part 9

1994 Owner’s Manual Table of Contents 11 45 107 123 147 179 237 257

Systems

HOW to Use This Manual Seats 81 Restraint Features & Controls Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Your Driving and the the on

Road Problems Service & Appearance Care Maintenance Schedule Customer Assistance Information Including “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 259. Index m m . . . = . . = . . . . . m m m . = . m = = = m = m = = = = = = = = Service Station Information

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How to Use This Manual important Notes about This Manual Please keep this manual in your Chevrolet, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.

For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propribtaires canadiens: Vous pd&f% vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en frangais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7.

Published by:

Chevrolet Motor Division General Motors Corporation

General Motors, GM and the GM emblem, Chevrolet and the Chevrolet emblem, and Camaro and the Camaro emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. @Copyright 1993 General Motors Corporation, Chevrolet Motor Division. All Rights Reserved.

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The Heritage of Chevrolet .....................

Louis Chevrolet, the other half of the team, at the wheel of his experimental “Classic Six,” which entered production in 191 2. That year 2999 vehicles were produced.

The dynamic William C. “Billy” Durant shifted gears @om making carriages to making cars, forming half of the team that gave birth to Chevrolet,

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The legacy of America’s favorite sportscar began in 1953, when 31 9 hand-

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j R e 1957 Chevy a romance with

started I American public-and was powered by an I available @el-injected V8.

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'60s automotive excitement included Chevrolet landmarks like the Corvette Sting Ray, the sporty Camaro, and powerplants like the legendary 327 V8.

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Your new Chevrolet continues a tradition of quality and value.

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How to Use This Manual

Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. Index: A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all that’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it. Parts 1-8: Each part of this manual begins with a brief list of its contents, so you can often find at a glance if a part contains the information you want. ... 6

How to Use This Manual: This part tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. Part 1 - Seats & Restraint Systems: This part tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system. Part 2 - Features & Controls: This part explains how to start and operate your Chevrolet. Part 3 - Comfort Controls & Audio Systems: This part tells you how to adjust the comfort controls and how to operate your sound system. Part 4 - Your Driving and the Road: Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.

Part 5 - Problems on the Road: This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc. Part 6 - Service & Appearance Care: Here the manual tells you how to keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. Part 7 - Maintenance Schedule: This part tells when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Part 8 - Customer Assistance Information: This part includes important information about reporting safety defects and gives you details about the “Roadside Assistance” program. You will also find customer satisfaction phone numbers (including customer satisfaction numbers for the hearing and speech impaired), as well as the mediatiodarbitration procedure. We’ve also included ordering information for service publications in this part. Service Station Information: This is a quick reference of service information. You can find it on the last page of this manual.

You will also find a circle with a slash ,1 through it in this book. This safety symbc means “Don’t,’’ “Don’t do this,” or “Don! ’t let this happen.”

Safefy Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box with a gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. In the gray caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or others could be hurt.

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NOTICE:

These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.

ehicle Damage Warnings [so, in this book you will find these AI ktices. nc In the notice area, we tell you about mething that can damage your vehicle. so any times, this damage would not be co lvered by your warranty, and it could be Istly. But the notice will tell you what to co do 1 to help avoid the damage. ‘hen you read other manuals, you might e CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in set d i ~ fferent colors or in different words. m’ll also see warning labels on your YC ve hicle. They use yellow for cautions, blue c notices and the words CAUTION or fo: Nc 3TICE.

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How to Use This Manual Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery:

Caution Possible Injury A Protect Eyes by Shielding @

Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns

Avoid Sparks or Flames 8

These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven:

Fasten Safety Belts

Door LocWUnlock

Window Up/Down

These symbols have to do with your lights:

Master Lighting Switch

Headlight Hlgh Beam

Parking Lights

Courtesy Lights

Fog Lamps

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These symbols are on some of your Zontrols:

Windshield Wiper

Turn Signal Direction

Hazard Warning Flashers A

Windshield Washer

Windshield Defroster

Sparks or Flame could Explode Battery

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Rear Window Defogger

These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:

Ventilating Fan

Engine Coolant

Temperature

Anti-Lock Brake System (Canada)

Low Coolant m

Here are some other symbols you may see:

Bi-Level

Vent

Heater

Blend

Battery Charging System E l

Hatchflrunk Release

Fuel

Engine Oil Pressure

Brake (Canada)

Hood Release

Lighter

Horn

Speaker

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Part 1 Seats & Restraint Systems

H e r e you’ll find information about the seats in your Chevrolet and how to use your safety belts properly . You can also learn about some things you should not do with safety belts .

SeatsandSeatControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Why Safety Belts Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Here Are Questions Many People Ask about Safety Belts - and the Answers . . 19 Safety Belt Reminder Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 LargerChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Checking Your Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Replacing Safety Belts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats - how to adjust them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, seatback latches and the folding rear seatback.

Manual Front Seat Move the lever under the passenger’s front seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the seat is locked into place. Be sure the lever returns to its original position after moving the seat.

Four- Way Manual Seat To move the driver’s seat forward or backward, lift the lever under the left front of the seat. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place. To tilt the entire seat, lift the lever under the right front of the seat.

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A CAUTION:

You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

5ix- Way Power Seat (Option) ‘he driver’s seat has three controls o n tht 2ft side. ‘he front control makes the front of the eat go up and down. ’he back control makes the back of the eat go up and down. ?he center control makes the whole seat ;o up and down or forward and backward.

Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the suter side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull JP on the lever, and the seat will go to its xiginal upright position. But don’t have [he seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.

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Front Seatback latches

The front seatbacks fold forward to let people get into the back seat. To fold a seatback forward, push the seatback toward the rear as you lift this latch. Then the seatback will fold foward.

Whed y6i.1 return the seatback to its original position, make sure the seatback is locked. The latch must be down for the seat to work properly.

IThen sit.wdl back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly.

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If the seatback isn't locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked.

To raise the seatbaclc: 1. Pull it up to the locked, upright

position.

2. Be sure both latches hold the seatback

in place. Have them fixed if they don ' t.

Folding Rear Seatback The rear seatback in your Chevrolet folds down to provide more storage space. To fold the seatback down: 1. Pull forward on both levers. 2. Fold the seatback down.

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Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone

This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts, And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, or “air bag” system.

:his figure lights up as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Jght” in the Index.) n many states and Canadian provinces, he law says to wear safety belts. Here’s vhy: Thev work.

You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes that even buckled up a can be so sieri~u~ person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot!

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When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child keeps going!

Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels.

Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. For example, if the bike is going 10 mph ( 1 6 k m k ) , so is the child.

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The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...

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or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.

Here Are Questions Many People Ask about Safety Belts - and the Answers

Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be - whether you’re

wearing a safety belt or not. But you can easily unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.

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Seats and Restraint Systems Q: Why don’t they just put in air bags so people won’t have to wear safety belts?

Q: If I’m a good driver, and 1 never

drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts?

A: Air bags, or Supplemental Inflatable

Restraint systems, are in some vehicles today and will be in more of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only - so they work with safety belts, not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that has air bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions.

A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident - even one that isn’t your fault - you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers.

Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone.

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, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on until the driver’s belt is buckled.

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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

Adults This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your Chevrolet, see the section after this one, called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.

First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position. Driver Position This section describes the driver’s restraint system.

Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1, Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see

“Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up straight.

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4. Push the latch plate into the buckle

until it clicks.

Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender’’ at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the

belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted.

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5. To make the lap part tight, pull down

on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt.

: What’s wrong with this? : The shoulder belt is too loose. It won7 give nearly as much protection this way.

’he lap part of the belt should be worn ow and snug on the hips, just touching he thighs. In a crash, this applies force to he strong pelvic bones. And you’d be zss likely to slide under the lap belt. If ‘ou slid under it, the belt would apply orce at your abdomen. This could cause erious or even fatal injuries. The houlder belt should go over the shoulder nd across the chest. These parts of the lody are best able to take belt restraining orces. ’he safety belt locks if there’s a sudden top or crash.

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Q: What’s wrong with this?

A: The belt is buckled in the wrong

place.

Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the

arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.

A CAUTION:

wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt wuuld apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen.

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You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pel- vic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.

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Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body.

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.

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This vehicle has AIR BAGS for front occupants.

A CAUTION: YOU NEED YOUR SAFETY BELT, EVEN WITH AN AIR BAG.

AND HERE’S WHY:

Air bags are not designed to inflate in rollovers or in rear, side or low-speed frontal crashes. Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for air bag inflation in a crash.

. An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children. Follow the instructions on the passenger

safety belt Caution label.

REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IS NOT REQUIRED. If the air bag readiness light comes on while you are driving, or doesn’t come on when you first start your vehicle, see your dealer for service. PRINTED IN U.5.A

See your Owner’s Manual for more information.

PART NO. C20-30-355

Here are the most important things to know:

Supplemental lnfhtable Restraint System (Air Bags) This section explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), or “air bag,” system. Your Chevrolet has an air bag for both the driver and the right-front passenger.

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kir Bag Readiness Light ’here is an air bag readiness light on the xtrument panel, which shows “AIR LAG” on it. The system checks for lectrical malfunctions, and the light tells ou if there is a problem. ‘ou will see this light flash for a few SC .. econds when you turn your ignition to Run” or “Start.” Then the light should g( ut, which means the system is ready. :emember, if the air bag readiness light oesn’t come on when you start your ehicle, or stays on, or comes on when ou are driving, your air bag system may ot work properly. Have your vehicle zrviced right away. SC

air bag, or, worse, it could cause inju- ry.

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How the Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel.

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When is an air bag expected to inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will only inflate if the velocity of the impact is above the designed threshold level. When impacting straight into a wall that does not move or deform, the threshold level for most GM vehicles is between 9 and 15 mph (14 and 23 km/h). However, this velocity threshold depends on the vehicle design and may be several miles-per-hour faster or slower. In addition, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked car which will move and deform on impact. The air bag is also not designed to inflate in rollovers, side. impacts, or rear impacts where the inflation would provide no occupant protection benefit. It is possible that in a crash, only one of the two air bags in your Camaro will deploy. This is rare, but can happen in a crash just severe enough to make an air bag inflate.

In any particular crash, the determination of whether the air bag should have inflated cannot be based solely on the level of damage on the vehicle@). Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle’s deceleration, of which vehicle damage is only one indication. Repair cost is not a good indicator of whether an air bag should have deployed. What makes an air bag inflate? In a frontal or near-frontal impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is suddenly stopping as a result of a crash. The sensing sytem triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator, The reaction produces nitrogen gas, which inflates a cloth bag. The inflator, cloth bag, and related hardware ‘are all part of the air bag inflator modules packed inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the passenger.

The right-front passenger’s air bag is located in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side.

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How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But air bags would not provide protection in many types of collisions, including rollovers and rear and side impacts, primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward the air bag. Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belt protection in moderate to severe frontal and near-frontal collisions. What will you see after an air bag inflation? After the air bag has inflated, it will then quickly deflate. This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize that the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag or the instrument panel for the passenger’s bag may be hot for a short time, but the portion of the bag that comes

into contact .with you will not be hot to the touch. There w i l l be small amounts of smoke coming from vents i n the deflated air bags. The air bag will rn impede the driver’s vision or ability to steer the vehicle, nor will it hinder the occupants from exiting the vehicle. In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may occur in vehicles with passenger air bags because the windshield acts as a reaction surface for the inflating air bag. 0 The air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual has information about the need to replace other pans.

Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module. which records information about the air bag system if the air bag deploys i n a crash. The module records information about the readiness of the system, which sensors activated the deployment, and whether thr driver’s safety belt was in use.

Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service car mean that your air bag system won’t work properly. See your dealer for service.

If you damage the cover for the driv- er’s or the right-front passenger’s air bag, they may not work properly. You may have tu replace the air bag on the steering wheel or both the air bag and the instrument panel for the passenger’s air bag. Do not open or break the air bag covers.

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Seats and Restraint Systems Is the smoke from an air bag inflation harmful? The particles emitted during air bag inflation are not harmful to most people. Some people with respiratory ailments may experience difficulty breathing if they stay in the vehicle with the windows closed after air bag inflation. So, if your air bag inflates, you and any passengers should exit the vehicle if and when it is safe to do so. If you or your passengers can’t get out of the vehicle, try to get fresh air by opening a window, turning on the fan, or opening a door.

Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet Air bags affect how your Chevrolet should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your Chevrolet dealer and the 1994 Camaro Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.

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Passenger Positions Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,” earlier in this part.

Safety Belt Use during Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible rhroughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.

tear Seat Passengers t’s very important for rear seat 1; tassengers to buckle up! Accident tatistics show that unbelted people in the rl ear seat are hurt more often in crashes han those who are wearing safety belts. tl :ear passengers who aren’t safety belted an be thrown out of the vehicle in a rash. And they can strike others in the ,chicle who are wearing safety belts.

.ap-Shoulder Belt ‘he rear seats have lap-shoulder belts. I- lere’s how to wear one properly.

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If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the

belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted.

2. Push the latch plate into the buckle

until it clicks.

If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.

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3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.

'he lap part of the belt should be worn 3w and snug on the hips, just touching he thighs. In a crash, this applies force to he strong pelvic bones. And you'd be zss likely to slide under the lap belt. If 'ou slid under it, the belt would apply orce at your abdomen. This could cause erious or even fatal injuries. The houlder belt should go over the shoulder .nd across the chest. These parts of the ,ody are best able to take belt restraining .orces. I'he safety belt locks if there's a sudden ;top or a crash.

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Smaller Children and Babies

0 To unlatch the belt, just push the

button on the buckle.

Children

Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.

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,, Child Restraints

Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that.

Where to Put the Restraint

Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the

General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat. NEVER put a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Here's why:

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baby will. suddenly become a 240-pound (1 10 kg) force on your-arms. The baby would be almost impossible tu hold. Secure the baby in an infant r e g i n t .

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Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle - even when no child is in it.

Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Chevrolet dealer to put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it. If you have a convertible, don’t use a restraint that has a top strap in your vehicle because the top strap anchor cannot be installed properly.

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If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.

For cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with a top strap must be anchored according to Canadian Law. Your dealer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for you, or you may install it yourself using the instructions provided with the kit. Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer. The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designed for this vehicle.

Securing a Child Restraint in the Rear Seat You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow

the instructions for the child restraint. 2. Secure the child in the child restraint

as the instructions say.

3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed.

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4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the

shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint.

6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.

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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Your vehicle has a right-front passenger': air bag. NEVER put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here's why:

lou'il be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one. You'll need a safety locking clip to properly secure a child restraint in this position. You can get a locking clip where child restraints are sold, or from your Chevrolet dealer (GM Part No. 94844571). The locking clip must be the same as the one shown here.

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Seats and Restraint Systems Until you have this clip, secure a child restraint only in the rear seat. See the earlier section about securing a child restraint in the rear seat. Once you have the clip, follow these instructions: 1.

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Because the vehicle has a right-front passenger's air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a front-facing child restraint. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child's face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.

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Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. Then thread both lap and shoulder belt portions through the locking clip.

A. Lap Belt Portion B. Latch Plate C. Buckle D. Shoulder Belt Portion E. Locking Clip

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~ A CAUTION:

If a locking clip is not used or is not installed properly, the child restraint may move or tip over when your vehicle turns or stops quickly. The child or others could be injured. When you secure a child restraint with a lap-shoulder belt, always thread both the lap and shoulder belt portions through a locking clip.

A CAUTION:

When not used wiih a child restraint seat, a safety belt with a child restraint locking clip still attached can cause serious injury in a crash. Always remove the clip when you are not using it with a child restraint.

The safety belt will move freely again anc be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.

Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

3 remove the child restraint. just lbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and :move the locking clip. Let the safety :It go back all the way.

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Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people who are.

Larger Children

Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's safety belts. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. 0 Children who aren't buckled up can

be thrown out in a crash.

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Q. What if a child is wearing a

lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?

A: Move the child toward the center of

the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.

A CAUTION:

Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries.

Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs.

This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash.

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt.

Checking Your Restraint Systems

Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired.

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Replacing Safety Belts after a Crash

If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being used at the time of the collision.

2: What’s wrong with this? \: The belt is torn. rorn or frayed belts may not protect you n a crash. They can rip apart under mpact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, ,ret a new one right away.

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Part 2

Features & Contro

Here you can learn about the nany standard and optional eatures on your Chevrolet. and nformation on starting. shifting md braking . Also explained are he instrument panel and the varning systems that tell you if tverything is working properly - and what to do if you have a )roblem .

Keys ............................................................ DoorLocks ....................................................... Theft and Theft Deterrents ........................................... New Vehicle “Break-In” ............................................ Ignitionswitch .................................................... StartingYourEngine ............................................... Automatic Transmission ............................................ ManualTransmission ............................................... Limited-Slip Rear Axle ............................................. Parking .......................................................... EngineExhaust ................................................... Windows ........................................................ Horn ............................................................ TiltWheel ........................................................ The Turn Signameadlight Beam Lever ................................ OperationofLights ................................................ Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Twin Lift-off Roof Panels ........................................... Storage and Compartments .......................................... Sunvisors ....................................................... Ashtray and Lighter ................................................ Instrument Panel and Cluster ......................................... ConvertibleTop ...................................................

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Keys

The ignition keys are for the ignition only.

The door keys are for the doors and all other locks.

many reasons. A child or others codd be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with

young children.

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Door Locks

If you need a new ignition key, go to you1 Chevrolet dealer, who can obtain the correct key code. In an emergency, call Chevrolet Roadside Assistance at 1 -800-CHEV-USA.

NOTICE: Your Chevrolet has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble get- ting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have extra keys.

When a new Camaro is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the door keys and gives them to the first owner. The ignition keys don’t have plugs. Instead, they have bar-coded key tags. These tags may be removed by your dealer or even before the car is delivered to your dealer. Each plug has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra door keys. Keep the plugs in a safe place. If you lose your door keys, you’ll be able to have new ones made using these plugs.

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’here are several ways to lock and unlock ‘our vehicle: ?om the outside: Use your door key.

From the inside: To lock the door, move the lock control on the door back. To unlock the door, move the lock control on the door forward.

Power Door Locks (Option) ’ush the power door lock switch to lock )r unlock both doors at once. The switch only works when the ignition ;witch is in “Run” or “Acc”, or when IAP is present. (See “Retained iccessory Power” in the Index.)

Leaving Your Vehicle .f you are leaving the vehicle, take yutii ceys, open your door and set the locks rom inside. Then get out and close the joor.

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Should interference to this system occur, try this: 0 Check to determine if battery

replacement is necessary. See the instructions on battery replacement. 0 Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. This product has a maximum range.

Remote Lock Control (Option) If your Chevrolet has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your hatch from about 30 feet (9 m) using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Your Remote Lock Control operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

0 Check the location. Other vehicles or

objects may be blocking the signal. See your Chevrolet dealer or a qualified technician for service.

Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.

Operation The driver’s door will unlock automatically when “UNLOCK’ is pressed. If “UNLOCK” is pressed again within five seconds, the passenger door will also unlock. All doors will lock when “DOOR” is pressed. The hatch will unlock when the opened trunk symbol is pressed, but only when the ignition switch is not in “Run”, and the transmission is in “ P ’ (Park) if you have an automatic transmission. If you have a manual

transmission, the parking brake must be set. The system will turn on the interior lights for about 40 seconds, or until the ignition switch is turned to “Run”, when you unlock the doors or hatch. The interior lights will come on for about two seconds when you lock the doors.

Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, the remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.

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Features and Controls You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own, provided they are equipped with exactly the same model system. (General Motors offers several different models of these systems on their vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matched to it.

To match transmitters to your vehicle: 1. Find the Data Link Connector (DLC).

It is in the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column.

2. Insert one end of a fused jumper into terminal “G.” Terminal “G” is the top terminal on the far right.

3. Insert the other end of the fused

jumper into terminal “A.” Terminal “A” is the bottom terminal on the far left.

You have grounded the program input line. You should hear the door locks lock and unlock within one to three seconds. When matching transmitters, the first transmitter code matched will be stored in both memories until a second transmitter is matched. This means that the second

transmitter will not work until it is matched in step 5. 4. Press any button on the first

transmitter. The door locks should lock and unlock.

5. Press any button on the second

transmitter. The door locks should lock and unlock.

6. Remove the fused jumper from the

DLC. The system will not work unless the jumper is removed.

7. Check that all the buttons on both

transmitters work correctly.

[f the transmitters don’t work, or if you’d rather not match the transmitters yourself, see your Chevrolet dealer.

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about :wo years. You can tell the batteries are weak if the :ransmitter won’t work at the normal -ange in any location. If you have to get :lose to your vehicle before the :ransmitter works, it’s probably time to :hange the batteries.

To replace batteries in the Remote Lock Control: 1. Pop the cover off by inserting a dime (or similar object) in the slot between the covers and twisting.

2. Lift off the front cover, bottom half

first.

3. Remove and replace the batteries. Use

two Duracell@ batteries, type DL2016, or a similar type. Put new batteries in printed side down.

4. Replace the front cover. Make sure the cover is on tightly so water won't get in.

Hatch Release Your door key opens the hatch.

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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),

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Remote Hatch Release (Option) Press the switch in your glove box to unlock the hatch from inside your vehicle. If you have an automatic transmission, your shift lever must be in “ P ’ (Park) or “N” (Neutral) 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 switch is in “Run” or “Acc”, or when RAP is present. (See “Retained Accessory Power” in the Index.)

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Parking Lots: If you park in a lot where Someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle? 0 Put your valuables in a storage area,

like your glove box. 0 Lock the glove box. 0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.

Then take the door key with you.

Theft

Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Chevrolet 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. Key in the ignition: If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves - so don’t do it. When you park your Chevrolet and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition. If you have an automatic transmission, taking your key out also locks your transmission. And remember to lock the doors. Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.

PASS-Key@ZZ

Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key@II (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key@II is a passive theft-deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. PASS-Key@II uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.

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Features and Controls When the PASS-KeyW system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won’t work and fuel won’t go to the engine. If someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match.

SECURITY

The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the engine does not start and the “SECURITY” light stays on when you try to start the vehicle, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition off. Clean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try again. The security light will remain on during this time. If the starter still won’t work, and the key appears to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuses (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). If the starter won’t work with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle

does start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-KeyaII. If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work and the security light will flash. But you don’t have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key. See your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@II to have a new key made. If you’re ever driving and the “SECURITY” light comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key@II system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your Chevrolet dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-KeyW system. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@II ignition key, see your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key@II to have a new key made. In an emergency, call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program on 1 -800-CHEV-USA ( 1 -800-243-8872).

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New Vehicle “Break-In” NOTICE: Your modern Chevrolet 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 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don’t drive at any one speed - fast or slow - for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 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.

I Ignition Switch Vith the ignition key in the ignition witch, you can turn the switch to five lositions: KC (A): Position in which you can lperate your electrical power accessories. ’ress in the ignition switch as you turn ?e top of it toward you. ,OCK (B): The only position in which ou can remove the key. This locks your teering wheel, ignition and automatic 7ansmission. f you have an automatic transmission, the znition switch can’t be turned to LOCK” unless the shift lever is in the “P” (Park) position.

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 the “Run” position 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. Start (E): Starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to “Run” for normal driving. Note that even if the engine is not running, “ACC” and “Run’’ allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio and ventilation fan.

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Key Release Button: If you have a manual transmission, your ignition lock has a key release button. You must press the button before you can take your key out of the ignition lock.

NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in “Lock” and you can’t turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steer- ing wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.

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Retained Accessory Power (RAP) If you have power door locks, your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP your power door locks, electric mirrors, power windows, audio system and remote hatch release will continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to “Off’ and neither door is opened. If a door is opened, the audio system and power windows will shut off. The power door locks, electric mirrors and remote hatch release will work until you shut the door. Once you have shut the door, these accessories will continue to work for approximately 35 seconds. After this time you will not be able to use these accessories until the next time you open a door or turn on the ignition.

NOTICE: Holding your key in “Start” for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor.

2. If your engine won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in “Start” for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.

NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.

Starting Your Engine Autamatic Transmission: Move your shift lever to “P” (Park) or “N’ (Neutral). Your engine won’t start in any other position - that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use “N’ (Neutral) only.

NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to “ P ’ (Park) if your Chevrolet is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to “P” (Park) only when your vehicle is stopped.

Manual Transmission: The gear selector should be in neutral. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down - that’s a safety feature. To start your V6 engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal

turn your ignition key to “Start.” When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.

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When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or -18”C), do this: 1.

With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to “Start” and hold it there. When the engine starts, let go of the key. Use the accelerator pedal to maintain engine speed, if you have to, until your engine has run for a while. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in “Start” for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.

Features and Controls To start your V8 engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator

pedal, turn the ignition key to “Start.” When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in “Start” for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor.

2. If it doesn’t start within 10 seconds,

push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor, while you hold the ignition key in “Start.” When the engine starts, let go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery.

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NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damag- ing your vehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index. Driving through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine. If you can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly.

Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) (OPTION)

In very cold weather, 0°F (- 1 8 "Cj or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. To use the coolant heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the

electrical cord.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded

110-volt outlet.

NOTICE: After you've used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as it was before, to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don't, it could be damaged.

How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Chevrolet dealer in the area where you'll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.

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Ensure the shift lever is fully in “P’ :Park) range before starting the engine. Your Chevrolet has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apuly your regular brakes before you can shift From “P’ (Park) when the ignition key is In the “Run” position. If you cannot shift ]ut of “P’ (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever - push the shift lever all the way into “ P ’ (Park) and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application. I‘hen 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 Df “ P ’ (Park)” in this part.

Features and Controls

Automatic Transmission

rhere are several different positions for