1994 Chevrolet Camaro Owners Manual

ASR and Cruise Control If your ASR system engages while your Cruise Control is set, Cruise Control will disengage. Your speed will be set in memory, though. When Cruise Control engages again, use “WAY’ (Resume/Accelerate) to go back to your set speed.

Operation of Lights

4lthough your vehicle’s lighting system :headlights, parking lights, fog lamps, side marker lights and taillights) meets all ipplicable federal lighting requirements, Zertain states and provinces may apply :heir own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you >perate these lights. For example, some jurisdictions may require that you operate fog lamps only when your lower beam headlights are also m , or that headlights be turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parkmg lights, especially at dawn or dusk. It is recommended that you check with your own state or provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations.

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Daytime Running Lights (Canada) The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Running Lights” (DRL) are a useful feature, in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. DRL are required on new vehicles sold in Canada. Your DRL work with a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Don’t cover it up. The front turn signal lights will come on in daylight when:

The ignition is on The headlight switch is off, and The parking brake is released.

At dusk, the exterior lights will come on automatically and the front turn signal lights will go out. At dawn, the exterior lights will go out and the front turn signal lights will come on (if the headlight switch is off). Of course, you may still turn on the headlights any time you need to. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake while the ignition is in the “Off” or “LOCK’ position. Then start the vehicle. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake.

Brightness Control This switch controls the brightness of your instrument panel lights. Turn the switch to brighten or dim the lights. If yo1

turn the switch all the way up to 0w,

your courtesy lights will come on.

Lights On Reminder If you turn the ignition “Off” and leave the lights on, you will hear a chime when you open the driver’s door.

vlain Light Control ’he main light control is a knob that vorks these lights: b Headlights b Taillights

Parking lights b License lights 1 Sidemarker lights Instrument panel lights rurn the knob to -w- to turn on your leadlights and ot&?operating lights. rurn the knob to pg to turn on your larking lights without your headlights. rurn the knob to “OFF’ to turn off the ights.

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?og Lights (Option) Jse your fog lights for better vision in oggy or misty conditions. Your parking ights must be on or your fog lights won7 work. To turn the fog lights on, push the switch tbove $0 . Push the bottom of the ;witch to turn the fog lights off. A light In the switch will come on when the fog ights are on. Zog lights will go off whenever your higl >earns come on. When the high beams gc Iff, the fog lights will come on again.

I Interior Lights ourtesy Lights Then any door is opened, several interior ghts go on. These lights are courtesy ghts. They make it easier for you to Iter and leave your vehicle. ourtesy lights include the dome light Id other lights throughout the interior of )ur vehicle.

kont Map Lights Tour inside rearview mirror includes two nap lights. Each light has its own switch. Jse the switch closest to the light to turn t on. The lights will also go on when a loor is opened.

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Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat.

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L%, CAUTION: If you aren’t used to a convex mi1 you can hit another vehicle. A cor vex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut toc uld sharply into the right lane, you co hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lar

les.

Manual Remote Control Mirror Adjust the driver side outside mirror with the lever on the door. Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position.

Electric Mirror Control (Option) The electric mirror control is on the iriver’s door. To adjust either mirror, turn he switch to “LEFT” or “RIGHT.” Then lse the joystick to adjust the mirror. The control only works when the ignition switch is in “Run” or “Acc,” or when RAP is present. (See “Retained Accessory Power” in the Index.)

Mirrors

Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror An inside rearview mirror is attached to your windshield. The mirror has pivots so that you can adjust it up and down or side to side. You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Pull the tab for night driving to reduce glare. Push the tab for daytime driving.

Manual Adjust Mirror Adjust the passenger side outside mirror by hand so that you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. ... 82

Twin Lift-off Roof Panels (OPTION)

If you have this option, you can remove one or both lift-off roof panels.

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The door key unlocks the panels. The lock is above the door window. Turn the key to the left to unlock the panel.

Then push up on the release handle to unlatch the panel. Lift the outer edge of the panel and pull it toward you.

A CAUTION:

If a T-top panel is not stored properly, it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured. Whenever you store a T-top panel in the vehicle, always be sure that it is stored securely in the correct storage slot with the T-top handle closed.

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Open the close-out panel completely. Place the panel in the correct slot (“DRIVER” or “PASSENGER’) in the rear area of your vehicle. Make sure the handle is open and facing you when you put it in the storage slot.

’ush’the handle closed to secure the pane n the slot. To lock each panel in the torage area, use your door key.

Reverse the steps above to install the T-top panels. When installing panels, be sure to align weatherstrips properly. Panels incorrectly installed may leak.

I NOTICE:

High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. Never spray water directly at the roof panel joints. This will cause leaks.

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T-Top Sunshades 1. Start with the panel marked “DRIVER

FRONT.” Unlatch the driver-side T-top, raise it halfway and close the latch handle.

2. With the top raised and resting on the center roof rail, slide the flat edge of the sunshade panel (with the vinyl side to the glass) between the glass and plastic trim, making sure the edge marked “DRIVER FRONT” is pointing to the front of the vehicle.

3. Open the latch and close the T-top. Check to see if there are any gaps showing. Unlatch the T-top and adjust the sunshade as required.

4. Once the sunshade is installed

properly, you can stick the Velcro@ buttons on the glass for a proper fit every time you install the sunshades. To do this, first remove the T-top with the sunshade installed and place it upside down on a table or bench. Tdke care not to scratch the glass.

5. Pull the sunshade back a little and remove the backing paper from the Velcro@ buttons. Push the sunshade back into place sticking the Velcro@ to the glass.

6. Install the T-top, close the latch and

lock the T-top. Repeat the above steps for the passenger-side sunshade.

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You can store the sunshades two different ways: 1. When the T-tops are in use, store the sunshades in their storage area in the rear of the vehicle and make sure the close-out panel is in its closed, upright position.

2. When you have the T-tops off, and in their storage slots, store the sunshades on the T-tops in their installed position.

Storage and Compartments

Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use your door key to lock and unlock it. The glove box has a light inside.

Map Pocket Each door has a map pocket.

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Front Console To use the storage area, pull up on the front end of the console. There is a cupholder and light and may be a coinholder in the console.

Cassette and Compact Disc Storage You have a storage area for cassette tapes

If you have a compact disc player, you will have a storage area for compact discs in your console.

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When carrying large or heavy items, it is a good idea to open the panel and place the items in the rear area.

Sun Visors

To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them to the side. The elastic bands on your visor provide extra strorage for maps or papers.

Covered Visor Vanity Mirror Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover to expose the vanity mirror.

Close-Out Panel The close-out panel can be closed for hidden storage in the rear area of your vehicle. To remove the close-out panel: 1. Close the panel. If the close-out panel

is not closed and resting on the trim panel, it cannot be removed.

2. Pull the panel toward you to unsnap it.

Then slide the close-out panel along the groove in the trim panel.

Reverse the steps to install the panel.

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rn Ashtray and Lighter I Front Ashtray Lift up the cover to open the ashtray. To remove it, lift up on the right side of the ashtray. If you have an automatic transmission, the ashtray is near the front of your console. If you have a manual transmission, the ashtray is near your cupholder. I NOTICE:

Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtray. If you do, cig- arettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing dam- age.

Jigarette Lighter b use the lighter, push it in all the way nd let go. When it’s ready, it will pop ack by itself.

NOTICE: Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element.

If you plug accessories into your cigarette lighter, such as heating devices or air compressors, these accessories should have a rated current of less than 15 amps. Exceeding this limit will result in a blown fuse. rn Floor Mats Your Chevrolet’s t’loor mats are custom-fitted to the foot wells. Be sure the driver’s floor mat is in place. If it I isn’t, it could interfere with the accelerator or brake pedals.

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Instrument Panel 1. Upper Air Vent 2. Main Light Control 3. Side Upper Air Vent 4. Instrument Cluster 5. Comfort Controls 6. Audio System 7. Side Window Defogger Vent 8. GloveBox

9. Remote Hatch Release 10. Cassette Tape Storage 11. Shift Lever 12. Parking Brake Lever 13. Cupholder 14. Storage Console and Compact Disc

Storage (if equipped)

15. Acceleration Slip Regulation Switch

(if equipped)

16. Ashtray and Coinholder with Mat

(Automatic Transmission)

17. Cigarette Lighter 18. Horn 19. Rear Window Defogger Switch 20. Fog Lamp Switch (if equipped) 21. Convertible Top Switch (if equipped) 22. Ashtray (Manual Transmission)

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UNLEADED FUEL ONLY \ I

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You may wonder what happens if your Chevrolet 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.

Instrument Panel and Cluster

Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how fast you're going, about how much fuel you have left and many other things you'll need to know to drive safely and economically.

Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (kmh). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the U.S.) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your Chevrolet's odometer is tamper-resistant. If you can see silver lines between the numbers, probably someone has tried to turn it back. The numbers may not be true.

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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 the 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.

Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to.zero. To set the trip odometer to zero, press the hob.

Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).

NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or engine damage may occur.

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

This section 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 go 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 turn the ignition key just to let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. 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.

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Fuel Gage Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank. The fuel gage works only when the ignition switch is in the “Run” position. When the gage pointer first indicates “E,” you still have a little fuel left (about one to two gallons), but you need to get more right away. Here are four concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All these situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage.

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At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads “E” It takes more (or less) gas to fill up than the gage reads. For example, the gage reads 1/2 full, but it took more (or less) than half of the tank’s capacity to fill it. The gage moves a little when you turn, stop or speed up. When you turn the engine off, the gage doesn’t go back to “E.”

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Brake System Warning Light Your Chevrolet’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. This light should come on as you start the vehicle. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.

If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, or if the anti-lock brake system warning light is flashing, have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” and “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.)

The brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake, and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem.

A CAUTION:

Your brake system may not be work- ing properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If &e light is still on or if the anti-lock brake system warning light is flashing after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped care- fully, have the vehicle towed for ser- vice.

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With anti-lock, this light will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds. That’s normal. If the light doesn’t come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the light flashes when you’re driving, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. Pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. Have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.)

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ABS INOP

If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you’ve started your engine, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on and stays on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Chevrolet needs service. If the light is on but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes.

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Lcceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) lystem Warning Light (Option) Vhen the ASR system is off, the “ASR” ght will come on. This light will also li ome on for three seconds as a bulb heck each time you start your vehicle nd if there’s a system failure. See Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) lystem” in the Index. ‘he ASR system will shut down partially ’I ue to brake overheating but the “ASR” li ght will not come on. If there is throttle :laxer overheating, the “ASR” light will rt luminate and the system will shut down. il h c e everything cools off, the system will perate norma .lly again.

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When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.

LOW TRAC

Low Traction Light When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, the “LOW TRAC” light will appear on your instrument cluster. If you have the traction control system, this light will also come on when the system is limiting wheel spin. Slippery road conditions may exist if this light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly. The light will stay on for a few seconds after the anti-lock system stops adjusting brake pressure or the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. The “LOW TRAC” light also comes on for three seconds, as a bulb check, when the engine is started.

hgine Coolant Temperature Gage ?his gage shows the engine coolant emperature. If the gage pointer moves nto the red area, your engine is too hot! t means that your engine coolant has jverheated. If you have been operating ’our vehicle under normal driving :onditions, you should pull off the road, top your vehicle and turn off the engine IS soon as possible.

IOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU 3ADLY! n “Problems on the Road,” this manual #bows what to do. See “Engine herheating” in the Index.

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happens, your “ABS INOP” light will come on. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” in this part.) If you must drive a short distance with the voltmeter reading in a warning zone, turn off all your accessories, including your comfort control and audio systems.

SERVICE

ENGINE SOON

Toltmeter !ou can read battery voltage on your ,oltmeter. If it reads less than 11 volts or nore than 16 volts while your engine is unning, and it stays there, you may have problem with the electrical charging ystem. Have it checked right away. )riving with the voltmeter reading in a taming zone could drain your battery. F you idle your engine for a while, the oltmeter reading might move into the red one. If the reading stays in the red zone thile you are driving, you may have a iroblem with the electrical charging ystem. Have it checked. While the oltmeter reads in the red zone, your sattery may not be able to power certain lectrical accessories, like ABS. (If this . .98

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. If it does not come on at all, have it fixed right away. If it stays on, or it comes on while you are driving, the computer is indicating that you have a problem. You should take your vehicle in for service soon.

NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while the emis- sion controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy won’t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty.

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~~~ NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty.

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Engine Oil Pressure Gage This gage tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. The engine oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) in the U.S., or kPa (kilopascals) in Canada, when the engine is running. Oil pressure should be 20 to 80 psi (140 to 550 kPa). It may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the red area show the normal operating range. Readings in the red area tell you that the engine is low on oil, or that you might have some other oil problem. See “Engine Oil” in the Index.

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CHECK GAGES

LOW OIL

Check Gages Light This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your gages to see if they are in the warning areas.

,ow Oil Light ‘our vehicle is equipped with an oil level lonitoring system. When you start your ngine, the light will come on briefly. If le light doesn’t come on, have it :paired. If the light stays on after starting our engine, your engine oil level may be 10 low. You may need to add oil. See Engine Oil” in the Index.

NOTICE: The oil level monitoring system only checks the oil level when you are starting your engine. It does not keep monitoring the level once your en- gine is running. Also, the oil level check only works when the engine has been turned off long enough for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.

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NOTICE: Driving with the “LOW COOLANT” light on could cause your Chevrolet to overheat. See “Engine Overheat- ing” in the Index. Your Chevrolet could be damaged, and it wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.

Low Coolant Light (VS Engine) This light should come on while you are starting your engine. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. The light also comes on when the coolant in your radiator is low. You may need to add coolant. See the Index under “Engine Coolant.”

Convertible Top le following procedures explain the 3per operation of your convertible top.

I Lower Your Convertible Top

~~ NOTICE: Don’t leave your convertible out with the top down for any long periods of time. The sun and the rain can dam- age your seat material and other things inside your vehicle.

Park on a level surface. Set the parking brake firmly. Shift an automatic transmission into “P” (Park)

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or a manual transmission into “R” (Reverse). The ignition must be in the “ACC” or “Run” position. Lower bott sun visors.

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TOP

NOTICE: Don‘t lower the top if it is damp or wet. When the top is down, trapped water can cause stains, mildew and damage to the inside of your vehicle. Be sure to dry off the top before you lower it.

I NOTICE: I It is not recommended to lower the

top if the vehicle is out in cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or lower.

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1. Be sure no one or nothing is on or

around the top. Push and hold “DOWN” or on the convertible top switch. The switch is below your cigarette lighter. The top will automatically lower into the storage area.

mstalling the Boot Cover 4fter lowering the convertible top, you nay want to install the boot cover. The hree-piece boot cover is stored in a bag n the trunk.

NOTICE: Before lowering the convertible top into the storage area, be sure there are no objects in the way of the folded, stored top. The weight o f a stored top on items in the storage area will cause the convertible top back glass to break.

2. Unlock the front of the convertible to]

by pushing on the smaller part of the latch, then pulling down on the larger part of the latch. Be sure the hook on the latch that attaches into the hole at the windshield releases.

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Open the trunk and remove the two side covers from the storage bag. Install the two side covers by engaging the tab into the front seatbelt cover. Lower covers onto vehicle.

3. Install middle section of cover by sliding tabs into slots on right side cover. Lower cover and engage latch.

4. Close the trunk.

To Raise Your Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface. Set the

parking brake firmly. If you have an automatic transmission, shift into “ P ’ (Park). If you have a manual transmission, shift into “ R ’ (Reverse). The ignition must be in the “ACC” or “Run” position. Then lower both sun visors and lower both windows at least three inches. If the boot cover is in place, it must be removed first.

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2. Open the trunk. Remove the middle piece of the cover by pushing i n on the latch and lifting up on the cover.

3. Remove the two side pieces of the

boot cover by lifting rear of cover and sliding them out of their slots.

4. Store each piece of the cover in its separate compartment in the storage bag, store in the trunk and close the trunk.

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5. Push and hold “UP” or A on the

convertible top switch.

6. Pull down on the latches and align

hooks with holes. Push forward on the larger part of the latch until it clicks. Do not force the latch. If it is hard to lock, the top is not properly aligned.

If your vehicle suffers a power loss, such as a dead battery, you can still raise the top manually by rotating the valve in the left side of the trunk. Open the trunk and find the tab along the left side trim panel. Lift up the tab and turn the valve clockwise to release the hydraulic pressure. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK’ positon. You can now raise or lower your top manually. Be sure to close the valve after installing your top so you can raise or lower it electronically Later.

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In this part you’ll find out how to )perate the comfort control systems and audio systems lffered with your Chevrolet . Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your rehicle .

Part 3 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems

Comfort Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heatercontrols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bi-LevelHeating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defogging and Defrosting Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Conditioner Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rearwindow Defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flow-Through Ventilation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audiosystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Settingtheclock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AMEM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player ........................... AM/FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Understanding Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Care of Your Cassette Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Care of Your Compact Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FixedMastAntenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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windshield defroster vents and the heater

ducts. 9 : This setting directs most of the air

through the windshield defroster vents and some of the air through the heater ducts. Heating The heater works best if you keep your windows closed while using it. 1. Turn the air control knob to */I . 2. Turn the fan control knob to the right. 3. Turn the temperature control knob to a

comfortable setting.

Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

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Comfort Controls

With this system, you can control the heating and ventilation in your Chevrolet. If you have the air conditioning option, you can also control cooling. Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. Heater Controls

Fan Control Knob # : Turn this knob to select the force of air you want.

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Temperature Control Knob Turn the knob to change the temperature of the air flowing from the heating system. Turn it to the right for warmer air and to the left for cooler air. The temperature of the air can not be less than the temperature of the outside air.

Air Control Knob OFF: The system is off. 3 : Air flows through the upper air vents. *d : Air is directed through the upper air vents and the heater ducts. *A : This setting directs most of the air through the heater ducts and some of the air through the windshield defroster vents.

During initial start-up only, if your vehicle is equipped with an optional engine coolant heater, you can use it in cold weather (around +2OoF/-8”C or lower) to heat the passenger area better than without it. Because an engine coolant heater warms the engine coolant, your vehicle’s heating system can more efficiently provide heat for the passenger area of your vehicle. See “Engine Coolant Heater’’ in the Index. Bi-Level Heating You may want to use bi-level heating on cool, but sunny days. This setting directs cool air toward your body and warmer air toward your feet. 1. Turn the air control knob to *g . 2. Turn the temperature control knob to

a comfortable setting.

3. Turn the fan control knob to the right.

Ventilation For mild outside temperatures when little neating or cooling is needed, you can still iirect outside air through your vehicle. 1. Turn the air control knob to 9 . 2. Turn the temperature control knob to a

comfortable setting.

3. Turn the fan control knob to the right.

7efogging and Defrosting Nindo ws . Turn the air control knob to 9.

!. Turn the temperature control knob all

the way to the right.

1. Turn the fan control knob to the right.

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Cooling The air conditioner works best if you keep your windows closed. On very hot days, open the windows just long enough for the hot air to escape. 1. Turn the air control knob to “A/C” for

normal cooling. For faster cooling move the knob to “MAX.”

2. Turn the temperature control knob to

a comfortable setting.

3. Turn the fan control knob to the right.

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Air Conditioner Controls (OPTION) The air conditioning system uses the same controls as the heating system, except that the air control knob has two extra settings, described below. For an explanation of all the controls, see “Heater Controls” earlier in this part. MAX: Provides maximum cooling or quick cool-down on very hot days. This setting recirculates most of the air inside your vehicle. If it is used for long periods of time, the air may become dry. This setting directs air through the upper air vents.

A/C: Use for normal cooling on hot days. This setting cools outside air and directs it through the upper air vents, The air conditioner compressor operates in “MAX,” “A/C” and in qd , *% and 9 when the outside temperature is above freezing. When the air conditioner is on, you may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle’s engine speed and power. This is normal because the system is designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep the desired cooling and help fuel economy.

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NOTICE: Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.

Rear Window Defogger (opnoN) The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. Press the right side of the switch to turn on the defogger. An indicator light will come on to remind you that the defogger is on. The defogger will turn off automatically after about ten minutes of use. If you turn it on again, the defogger will operate for about five minutes only. You can also turn the defogger off by pressing the left side of the switch. Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license or a decal across the defogger grid on the rear window.

:/ow-Through Ventilation ;ystem lour Chevrolet’s flow-through ventilatiol ystem supplies outside air into the ehicle when it is moving. Outside air vlill also enter the vehicle when the heatel lr the air conditioning fan is running.

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Audio Systems

Your Delco@ audio system has been jesigned to operate easily and give years If listening pleasure. But you will get the nost enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco@ system can do and how to operate 111 its controls, to be sure you’re getting :he most out of the advanced engineering .hat went into it. :f you have power door locks, your I‘ qehicle has a feature called Retained 4ccessory Power (RAP). With RAP you :an play your audio system even after the ignition is off. See the Index under “Retained Accessory Power.”

NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle - like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio - be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, Delco@ radio or other systems, and even damage them. And, your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units.

Ventilation Tips D Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducin the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the fan control knob to the right for a few moments before driving off. This helps clear the intakc ducts of snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. Keep the air path under the front seat: clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle.

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AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player 1. Press “SET.” 2. Within five seconds, press and hold

“SEEK V’’ until the correct hour appears.

3. Press and hold “SEEK A’’ until the

correct minute appears.

Delco/Bose AM/FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player 1. Press “SET.” 2. Within five seconds, press and hold

“SCAN” until the correct hour appears.

3. Press and hold “SEEK 4 ” or

” until the correct minute

“SEEK appears.

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AMIFM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player To Play the Radio Turn the upper knob to turn the system on or off. Volume Turn the upper knob to adjust the volume. AM-FM Press the lower knob to get AM or FM. The lighted display shows your selection.

Tune Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. Recall Press the upper knob to recall the station being played or the clock display. Seek Press “SEEK 7’’ or “SEEK A’7 and the radio will tune to the next lower or higher station and stay there.

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Scan The scan function uses the same two buttons as the seek function. To go to the next higher station and stay there for a few seconds, press and hold “SEEK A’’ and then press “SEEK 7” for an instant. To go to the next lower station and stay there for a few seconds, press and hold “SEEK 7’’ and then press “SEEK A’’ for an instant. To stop the scan function, press either “SEEK A’’ or “SEEK v.” . . .114

Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can preset up to 14 stations (7 AM and 7 FM). To set the pushbuttons for up to eight stations (4 AM and 4 FM), just: 1. Tune in the station. 2. Press “SET.” (“SET” will appear on the display for about five seconds.) 3. Within five seconds, press one of the

four pushbuttons. Whenever you press that button, the preset station will return.

Repeat these steps for each pushbutton.

You can preset three mor e stations on each band by pressing a pair of buttons next to each other at the same time. Just: 1. Tune in the station. 2. Press “SET.” (“SET” will appear on the display for about five seconds.)

3. Within five seconds, press two

pushbuttons next to each other at the same time. Whenever you press that pair of buttons, the preset station wil I1 return.

Repeat these steps for each pair of pushbuttons.

Setting the Tone Bass: Slide the “BASS” levkfup to hear more bass. Treble: Slide the “TREB” lever up to hear more treble. If a station is weak and noisy, move “TREB” down to reduce the noise.

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Adjusting the Speakers Balance: Turn the balance control behind the upper knob to move the sound between the right and left speakers. Fade: Turn the fade control behind the lower knob to move the sound between the front and rear speakers. The Delco/Bose premium speaker system only includes three speakers. It does not include speakers in the panel behind the grilles next to the rear seat.

To Play a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. The longer side with the tape visible goes in first. If you hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound, it may not be in squarely. Press “STOP-EJECT” to remove the tape and start over. Once the tape is playing, use the upper and lower knobs just as you do for the radio. The arrows show which side of the tape is playing.

Press 4 or b to rapidly rewind or advance the tape. Press “STOP-EJECT” half way to stop the tape.

Automatic Program Search When you push “APS” you can go to the beginning of a new selection.

To go forward to the beginning of the next selection, press b . 0 To go back to the beginning of the current selection, press 4 . Push 4 again to go to the beginning of the previous selection.

Program Press the upper knob on your system to switch from one side of the tape to the other or to stop the tape from searching. Your cassette tape player can play continuously be&use the player has an auto-reverse feature.

Eject Press “STOP-EJECT” fully to remove the tape or stop the tape and switch to the radio.

CrO2 (Delco/Bose System) The “CrO2” button lets you set the system for the type of cassette being used. If you are using chrome or metal tapes, push “CrO2” in. If you are using standard tapes, make sure “CrO2” is out.

Noise Reduction (Delco/Bose System) Your sound system has the Dolby@ automatic noise reduction feature. Dolby@ Noise Reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby” and the 00 @ symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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To Play the Radio Turn the upper knob to turn the system on or off.

Volume Turn the upper knob to adjust the volume.

AM-FM Press the lower knob to get AM, FMl or FM2.

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Tune Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations.

Recall Press “RCL” to reca .I1 the station being played or the time.

Seek Press “SEEK 4 ” or “SEEK ” to go to the next lower or higher station and stay there.

Scan Press “SCAN’ to hear each station for a few seconds. When you want to stop scanning, press “SCAN’ again or the upper knob.

Pushbuttons The five pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. To set the pushbuttons for up to 15 stations (5 AM, 5 FMl and 5 FM2), just:

1. Press the lower knob to choose AM,

F M l or FM2.

2. Tune in the station. 3. Press “SET.” (“SET” will appear on the display for about five seconds.) 4. Within five seconds, press one of the pushbuttons. Whenever you press that button, the preset station will return.

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Setting the Tone Bass: Press “BASS A hear more or less bass. Treble: Press “TREB A to hear more or less treble. For the clearest sound, keep both of these adjusted all the way up. If a station is weak and noisy, press “TREB v ” to reduce the noise.

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Adjusting the Speakers Balance: Turn the balance control behind the upper knob to move the sound between the right and left speakers. Fade: Turn the Fade control behind the lower knob to move the sound between the front and rear speakers. The Delco/Bose premium speaker system only includes three speakers. It does not include speakers in the panel behind the grilles next to the rear seat.

To Play a Compact Disc Before you begin, please note: don’t use the mini-discs that are called “singles.” They won’t eject. Use full-size compact discs. With the audio system on, insert a disc into the slot with the label side up. “CD” will appear on the display and track 1 wil begin to play. If the disc comes back out and “ERR” appears on the display, it could be that:

The disc is upside down. It is dirty, scratched, or wet.

0 There’s too much moisture in the air. You are driving on a very rough road. 0 The temperature is too hot or too cold. Recall Press “RCL” to see what track is playing. Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing. The track number also appears when the disc is inserted.

Comfort Controls and Audio Systems To Play the Next Selection Press “NEXT” to hear the next track now (instead of waiting until the present track is finished). If you press and hold this button or press it more than once, the disc will advance further.

Scan Press “SCAN” to listen to each track for about 10 seconds. Press “RDM” or “SCAN” to stop the scanning.

Compression Press “COMP’ to make loud and soft passages more nearly equal in volume.

To Replay the Current Selection Press “PREV” to hear a track again. If you press and hold this button, or press it more than once, the disc will return to previous tracks.

Reverse Press and hold “REV” to rapidly return to a favorite passage. Release it to play the passage.

Fast Forward Press and hold “FWD’ to quickly advance within a track. Release it to resume playing.

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Random Press “RDM” to hear a random selection of tracks.

To Stop the Disc Player

Turn the power off or turn the ignition key off. The disc stays in the player and will resume playing at the point where it stopped. Press “ST-PL” to stop playing the disc and switch to radio. Press “ST-PL,” to restart the disc at the point where it stopped. Press “EJCT” to eject the disc and the radio will play. The disc will start playing at track 1 when you reinsert it.

Theft-Deterrent Feature Delco-Loc I1 is a security feature for the compact disc player. It can be used or ignored. If ignored, the system functions normally. If it is used, your system won’t be usable if it’s ever stolen.

Setting Your Security Code The instructions below tell you how to enter a security code into the system. If your vehicle loses battery power for any reason, you must enter the security code again before the system will turn on. 1. Write down any six-digit number and

keep it in a safe place.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the “Acc”

or “Run” position.

3. Turn the audio system off. 4. Press and hold pushbuttons

“1” and

“4” together until “---” shows on the display.

You are now ready to enter your security code. Don’t wait more than 15 seconds between steps.

5. Press “SET” and “000” will appear

on the display.

6. Press “SEEK 4 ” or “SEEK b ” and hold until the first digit of your code appears. Release the button.

7. Turn the lower knob to make the second and third digits appear.

8. Press the lower knob and “000” will appear on the display. Now you are ready to enter the last three digits of your code.

9. Press “SEEK 4 ” or “SEEK b ” and

hold until the fourth digit of your code appears. Release the button. 10. Turn the lower knob to make the fifth and sixth digits of your code appear.

11. Press the lower knob. “rEP” will appear for five seconds, and then “000” will appear.

12. For verification, repeat steps 6

through 11. If “SEC” appears, your audio system is secured. If “---” shows on the display, your system is not secured. You must restart the entire procedure again from step 5.

Shutting Off the Theft-Deterrent Feature If your audio system is secured (“SEC” shows on display) and you wish to disable it, enter your security code as follows, pausing no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition on. Make sure the

audio system is off. The time will show on the display.

2. Press pushbuttons “1” and “4”

together until “SEC” shows on the display.

3. Press “SET.” “000” will appear on the

display.

4. Press “SEEK 4 ” or “SEEK b ” and hold until the first digit of your code appears. Release the button.

5. Turn the lower knob until the second

and third digits appear.

6. Press the lower knob. “000” will

appear on the display.

7. Press “SEEK 4 ” or “SEEK b ” and

hold until the fourth digit of your security code appears. Release the button.

8. Turn the lower knob until the fifth and

sixth digits of your code appear.

9. Press the lower knob. If “---” shows, you have shut off the theft-deterrent feature. If “SEC” shows, your audio system is still secured.

NOTE: If you lose or forget your security code, see your dealer for assistance.

Unlocking the Audio System after a Power Failure If power is disrupted to the audio system while in the “SEC” mode, the unit will not work and “LOC” will show on the display whenever the ignition is on. To unlock the unit: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “Acc”

or “Run” position.

2. Press “SEEK 4 ” or “SEEK b ” and hold until the first digit of your code appears. Release the button.

3. Turn the lower knob to make the

second and third digits appear.

4. Press the lower knob. “000” will

appear on the display.

5. Press “SEEK 4 ” or “SEEK b ” and

hold until the fourth digit of your security code appears. Release the button.

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AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it.

sixth digits of your code appear, 7. Press the lower knob. The clock

display will appear and the unit will work. If “LOC” shows, the numbers did not match and the unit is still locked.

How to Change Your Security Code You can change your security code by following these steps: 1. Using your old code, follow the

directions given under “Shutting Off the Theft-Deterrent Feature.”

2. Repeat directions of “Setting Your

Security Code” with your new security code.

Understanding Radio Reception

FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). And, tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to come and go.

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AM Stereo This means the Delco@ system can receive C-QUAM@ stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country use C-QUAM@ to produce stereo, though some do not. (C-QUAM@ is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.) If your Delco@ system can get C-QUAM@, your “STEREO” light will come on when you’re receiving it.

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or cause failure of the tape player. Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each month or after every 15 hours of use. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault. If this other cassette has no

improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. Clean your tape player with a wiping-action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette, and follow the directions provided with it. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced.

Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand. If the mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should replace it. Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still tightened to the fender.

Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully. Store them in theil original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. U the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.

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Part 4 Your Driving and the Road

H e r e you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving.

DefensiveDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 DrunkenDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Control of a Vehicle , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 DrivingatNight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Driving in the Rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 CityDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 FreewayDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 WinterDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 TowingaTrailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

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Defensive Driving

Drunken Driving

The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Chevrolet: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes. Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following distance. It’s the best defensive driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving. You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly.

Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle:

Judgment

0 Muscular Coordination 0 Vision Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol - a driver, a passenger or someone else, such as a pedestrian, had been drinking. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. About 20,000 motor vehicle-related deaths occur each year because of alcohol, and thousands of people are injured.

Just how much alcohol is too much if a person plans to drive? Ideally, no one should drink alcohol and then drive. But if one does, then what’s “too much”? It can be a lot less than many might think. Although it depends on each person and situation, here is some general information on the problem. The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon four things:

How much alcohol is in the drink. The drinker’s body weight. The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking. The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol.

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DRINKING THAT WILL IN THE TIME SHOWN

According to the American Medical Association, a 180-pound (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce (1 20 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka. It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a slightly lower BAC level.

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The law in most U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In Canada the limit is 0.08 percent, and in some other countries it’s lower than that. The BAC will be over 0.10 percent after three to six drinks (in one hour). Of course, as we’ve seen, it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks, and how quickly the person drinks them.

But it’s very important to keep in mind that the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent. Statistics show that the chance of being in an accident increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent (three beers in one hour for a 180-pound or 82 kg person) has doubled his or her chance of having an accident. At a BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chance of that driver having an accident is six times greater; at a level of 0.15 percent, the chances are twenty-five times greater! And, the body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with a higher BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision.

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Your Driving and the Road There’s something else about drinlcing md driving that many people don’t know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries worse. That’s especially true for brain, spinal card and heart injuries. That means that if anyone who has been drinking - driver or passenger - is in a crash, the chance of being killed or penmmently disabled is higher than if that person had not been &inking. And we’ve already seen that the chance of a crash itself is higher far drinkine drivers.

Br4king h k b l g W t i Q I l hVlolV(eB and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That% perception time, Then you have to bring up yslur foot and do it. That’s

i t n ~ have three systems that make you rehide go where you want it to go. They ue the brakes, the steering and the um&mtor. All thee systems have to do heir work at the places where the tires neet the road. Zametimea;, as when you’re driving on mow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of those :ontrol systems than the tires and road can provide. That means you can lose control of your vehicle.

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This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake normally but don’t pump your brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But you will use it when you brake. Once the power assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.

inti-Lock Brakes (ABS) tour Chevrolet has an advanced klectronic braking system that will help - revent sludding.

ABS INOP

?his light on the instrument panel will go m when you start your vehicle. Nhen you start your vehicle, or when yo1 )egin to drive away, you may hear a nomentary motor or clicking noise. And ’ou may even notice that your brake bedal moves a little while this is going on :his is the ABS system testing itself. If here’s a problem with the anti-lock brake ystem, the anti-lock brake system varning light will stay on or flash. ;ee “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ight” in the Index.

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Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions.

You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. To Use Anti-Lock Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel the system working, or you may notice some noise,

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but this is normal. When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, the “LOW TRAC” light will come on. See “Low Traction Light” in the Index. ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System (Option: LT1 VS Engine) Your vehicle may have an ASR system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system works the rear brakes and reduces engine power (by closing the throttle and managing spark) to limit wheel spin. The “LOW TRAC” light will come on when your ASR system is limiting wheel spin. See “Low Traction Light” in the Index. You may feel the system working, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. The ASR system may operate on dry roads under some conditions, and you may notice a reduction in acceleration when this happens. This is normal and doesn’t mean there’s a problem with your vehicle. Examples of these conditions include a hard acceleration in a turn, or an abrupt upshift or downshift.

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ASR

If your vehicle is in cruise control when the ASR system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automaticallq disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may re-engage the cruise control. (See “Cruise Control” in the Index.) The “ASR” warning light will come on when you tu-n the ASR system off. Whe~ the system is on, this light will come on to let you know if there’s a problem with your ASR system. See “ASR System Warning Light” in the Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your drjving accordingly.

The ASR system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the system on. But you can turn the ASR system off if you ever need to. (You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow. See “Rocking Your Vehicle” in the Index.) To turn the system off, press the button on the console near the cigarette lighter. The “ASIC” warning light will come on and stay on. -If the ASR system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the system won’t turn off right away. It will wait until there’s no longer a current need to limit wheel spin.

You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again. The *‘ASR’ warning light should go off. [f your car is equipped with P245/50ZR16 tires, the ASR system will automatically turn off at speeds above 108 mph (173 km/h). (The “ASR” warning light will not come on.) When vehicle speed drops