1995 Chevrolet Camaro Owners Manual

holding in the button on the lever, and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle.

3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can

walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).

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Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting into PARK (P) in the Index. When ydu are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If “torque lock” does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Tkansmission)

If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P).

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Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your Chevrolet has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the RUN position. See “Automatic Transmission” in the Index. If you canil6t shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF. 2. Apply and hold the brake.

3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear YOU

want.

5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual transmission in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake. If your vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

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Parking Over Things That Burn

Engine Exhaust

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Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transmission) It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.

Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move, See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling a trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

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Windows Manual Windows Rotate the window crank handle to open and close each door window. Power Windows (Option)

With power windows, switches on the door control each window when the ignition is on or when RAP is present. (See “Retained Accessory Power” in the Index.) You can open the passenger window any amount by pressing the switch and releasing it when the window has lowered to the position you want. The switch for the driver’s window has as Express Down feature. Quickly press and release the switch for the driver’s window and the window will lower completely. You can also open the driver’s window any amount by pressing the switch again while the window is in the Express Down mode when it has lowered to the position you want.

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Horn

Tilt Wheel

To sound the horn, press either horn symbol on your steering wheel.

A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

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The Turn SignaVHeadlamp Beam Lever

Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator a

The turn signal has two upward (for Right) and two downward (for Left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.

The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlamp High/Low Beam and Passing Signal 0 Windshield Wipers 0 Windshield Washer 0 Cruise Control (Option) 2-38

A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.

Headlamp High-Low Beam

To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this blue light on the instrument panel also will be on.

To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses” in the Index).

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For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the band on MIST longer. You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to LO, the shorter the delay. For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the LO position. For high speed wiping, turn the band further, to HI. To stop the wipers, move the band to OFF. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.

Windshield Wipers

You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it.

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Windshield Washer

At the top of the turn signalheadlamp beam lever there’s a paddle with the word PUSH on it. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, just push the paddle. The washer will continue to spray until you release the paddle for less than a second. The wipers will clear the window and wipe a few more times before stopping or returning to the previous setting.

NOTICE:

When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full when it’s very cold. This allows for expansion, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer. It can damage your washer system and paint.

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Cruise Control (Option)

When you apply your brakes, or push the clutch pedal, if you have a manual transmission, the cruise control shuts Off.

With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).

If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional ASR System begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See “ASR System’’ in the Index). When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise back on.

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To Set Cruise Control 1. Move the cruise control switch to ON

2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Push in the set button at the end of the lever and

release it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

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To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the first: 1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. 2. Push the button at the end of the lever, then release

the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.

Here’s the second way to go to a higher speed: 1. Move the Cruise switch from ON to WA. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch.

2. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to R/A for less than half a second and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 kmh) faster.

To Resume a Set Speed

Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake or clutch pedal. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there.

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To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce ?bur speed while using cruise control: 1. Push in the button at the end of the lever until you

reach the lower speed you want, then release it. 2. To slow down in very small amounts, push the

button for less than half a second. Each time you do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.

Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills.

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To Get Out of Cruise Control There are several ways to turn off the cruise control: 1. Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch

pedal, if you have a manual transmission; OR

To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased.

2. Move the Cruise switch to OFF.

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Lamps Main Lamp Control

The main lamp control is a knob that works these lamps:

0 Headlamps 0 Taillamps 0 Parking lamps 0 License lamps

Sidemarker lamps

0 Instrument panel lamps -’Q- 8 I Turn the knob to this position to turn on your headlamps and other operating lamps. pf Turn the knob to this position to turn on your parking lamps without your headlamps Turn the knob to OFF to turn off the lamps. Lamps On Reminder If you turn the ignition “Off’ and leave the lamps on, you will hear a chime when you open the driver’s door.

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Brightness Control

This switch controls the brightness of your

instrument panel lights. Turn the switch to brighten or dim the lamps. If you turn the switch all the way up, your courtesy lamps will come on.

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Daytime Running Lamps (Canada) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) make it easier to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful when it’s raining and in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it isn’t covered. The DRL system will make your front turn signal lamps come on when: 0 The ignition is on

The headlamp switch is off, and

0 The parking brake is released. When the DRL are on, only your front turn signal lamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up either. When it’s dark enough outside, your front turn signal lamps will go out and your headlamps will come on. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and your front turn signal lamps come on. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system any time you need it.

Fog Lamps (Option)

Fog lamps will go off whenever your high beams come on. When the high beams go off, the fog lamps will come on again. Interior Lamps Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened, several interior lamps go on. These lamps are courtesy lamps. They make it easier for you to enter and leave your vehicle. Courtesy lamps include the dome lamp and other lamps throughout the interior of your vehicle.

Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your parking lamps must be on or your fog lamps won’t work. To turn the fog lamps on, push the switch above. Push the bottom of the switch to turn the fog lamps off. A light on the switch will come on when the fog lamps are on.

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Front Map Lamps

Mirrors Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror

Your inside rearview mirror includes two map lamps. Each lamp has its own switch. Use the switch closest to the lamp to turn it on. The lamps will also go on when a door is opened. Courtesy lamps include the dome lamp and other lamps throughout the interior of your vehicle.

An inside rearview mirror is attached to your windshield. The mirror has pivots so that you can adjust it. 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.

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Electric Mirror Control (Option)

Manual Outside Adjustable 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. 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.

The electric mirror control is on the driver’s door. To adjust either mirror, turn the switch to LEFT (L) or RIGHT (R). Then use 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.)

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

Twin Lift-off Roof Panels (Option) If you have this option, you can remove one or both lift-off roof panels.

Floor Mats Your Chevrolet’s floor mats are custom-fitted to the foot wells. Be sure the driver’s floor mat is in place. If it isn’t, it could interfere with the accelerator or brake pedals.

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The door key unlocks the panels. Turn the key to the left to unlock the panel.

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

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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.

Push the handle closed to secure the panel in the slot. To lock each panel in the storage area, use your door key.

T-Top Sunshades

Reverse the steps aDove 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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Start with the panel marked DRIVER FRONT. Unlatch the driver-side T-top, raise it halfway and close the latch handle. 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.

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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. Take 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.

Storage and Compartments Glove Box

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.

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.

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Map Pocket

Front Console

Each door has a map pocket.

To use the storage area, pull up on the front end of the console. There is a cupholder and lamp and in the console.

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Cassette Storage

You have a storage area for cassette tapes located beneath the audio system.

Accessory Plug This plug is located inside the front section ahead of the shift lever of the console. The plug can be used to connect electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio. Be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. The plug has three separate wires:

The orange wire connects to the battery. The pink wire connects to the ignition. Power is only available in RUN. The black wire connects to the ground.

NOTICE: When using the accessory plug:

The maximum load of any electrical equipment should not exceed 3 amps. Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods can drain your battery.

We recommend that you see a qualified technician or your dealer for the proper installation of your equipment.

Close-Out Pane1

To remove the close-out panel:

Close the panel. If the close-out panel is not closed and resting on the trim panel, it cannot be removed. 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.

The close-out panel can be closed for hidden storage in the rear area of your vehicle.

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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.

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Sun Visors

Ashtray and Lighter Front Ashtray

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 storage for maps or papers. Covered Visor Vanity Mirror Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover to expose the vanity mirror.

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.

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NOTICE: Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing damage.

Cigarette Lighter

I 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.

To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.

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Instrument Panel

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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. Glove Box 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 (Automatic Transmission) 17. Cigarette Lighter 18. Horn 19. Rear Window Defogger Switch 20. Fog Lamp Switch (if equipped) 2 1. Convertible Top Switch (if equipped) 22. Ashtray (Manual Transmission)

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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.

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Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the US.) 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. 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. Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your car has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. To set the trip odometer to zero, press the knob.

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

I NOTICE: I Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in

the red area, or engine damage may occur.

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 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.

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Safety Belt Reminder Light

When the key is turned to RUN or START, a tone 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.

Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help.

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Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG.

The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.

AIR BAG

The system check includes the air bag sensors and modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see “Air Bag” in the Index. You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to RUN or START. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.

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 briefly 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 Car” in the Index.)

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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

INOP

With the anti-lock brake system, 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 could be 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 Car” 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.

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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.

ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System Warning Light (Option)

ASR OFF

This warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine. If the warning light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If it stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your ASR system and your vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. If your brakes begin to overheat, the brake portion of the ASR system will shut down, but the throttle and engine spark control will continue to work. The warning light will not come on when this happens.

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The ASR system warning light may come on for the following reasons:

If you turn the system off by pressing the button located on the console near the cigarette lighter, the warning light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again. The warning light should go off. (See “ASR System” in the Index for more information.)

0 If the temperature of the throttle control begins to rise, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on until the system cools down. The system does this to prevent damage from overheating.

If the ASR system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.

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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 ASR 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 ASR system stops limiting wheel spin. The LOW TRAC light also comes on briefly, as a bulb check, when the engine is started. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the anti-lock brake system or ASR system is active.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

Low Coolant Light (V8 Engine)

This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.

This red warning 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.”

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

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)

SERVICE

ENGINE SOON

A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This amber indicator 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.

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NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while the emission 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.

OBD I1 3800 L36 Engine (Code K) Certain vehicles are equipped with a new emission diagnostic system. You can tell whether your vehicle has this system by reading your tune-up label Iocated under the hood. If the label says OBD I1 on it, the following instructions apply. Your Chevrolet is equipped with an onboard computer which monitors operation of the emission control system. This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate when service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system

before any problem is apparent, which may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways:

Light on steady - indicates a system malfunction has been detected. Drive the vehicle to the dealer for service at your first opportunity.

0 Light flashing - indicates a misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control system. The damage may be reduced by lowering the vehicle speed, reducing the amount of cargo being hauled or trailered, avoiding hard acceleration, or by avoiding steep uphill grades. If these actions are effective, the light will stop flashing and remain on steady. Drive the vehicle to a dealer for service. If the light continues to flash, stop the vehicle. Wait for a steady light to come on, then drive the vehicle to a dealer for service.

These following conditions also may cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light to come on: Low Fuel/Out of Fuel - As the vehicle starts to run out of fuel the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light may come on as a result of an engine misfire. Filling your gasoline tank should correct this condition. Make sure to install the gas cap fully. It will require a few driving trips to turn the light off. Poor Quality Fuel - Be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. Your engine may not run efficiently on poor fuel. Poor fuel may cause stalling, hesitation or misfire. These conditions may go away when the engine is warmed-up. However, poor quality fuel may cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light to come on. Have a dealer check the vehicle. If no problems are found, you may want to change to another brand of fuel. Driving Through Standing Water - Driving your vehicle through puddles of deep standing water may result in a temporary misfire condition. This condition will usually correct itself shortly after the electrical system dries out. It will require a few driving trips to turn the light off.

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Engine Oil Pressure Gage 5.7L Engine Only

3800 Engine Only

80 “ I 0

120 I ! /

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). On the 3.8 L engine the oil pressure should be between 20 and 120 psi (140 to 827 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.

This gage tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure.

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Low Oil Light

This red warning light should come on while you are starting your engine. If the light

1 NOTICE:

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

If the light stays on after starting your engine, your engine oil level may be too 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 the engine is running. Also, the oil level check only off long works when the engine has been turned enough for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.

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Voltmeter

You can read battery voltage on your voltmeter. If it reads less than 11 volts or more than 16 volts while your engine is running, and it stays there, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked right away. Driving with the voltmeter reading in a warning zone could drain your battery.

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If you idle your engine for a while, the voltmeter reading might move into the yellow zone. If the reading stays in the yellow zone while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked. While the voltmeter reads in the yellow zone, your battery may not be able to power certain electrical accessories, like ABS. (If this happens, your ABS INOP light will come on. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” in this section.) If you must drive a short distance with the voltmeter reading in a warning zone, turn off all your accessories, including your air conditioning system and audio systems. Check Gages Light

CHECK GAGES

This red warning 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.

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 EMPTY (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.

At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL (F). 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 PO back to EMPTY (E),

Convertible Top The following procedures explain the proper operation of your convertible top. To 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 damage your seat material and other things inside your vehicle,

1. Park on a level surface. Set the parking brake firmly.

Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P) or a manual transmission into REVERSE (R). The ignition must be in the ACC or RUN position. Lower both sun visors.

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:

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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UP

TOP

DOWN

3. 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.

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1 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 of 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 top 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.

Installing the Boot Cover After lowering the convertible top, you’ll want to install the boot cover. The three-piece boot cover is stored in a bag in the trunk.

1. Open the trunk and remove the two side covers from

the storage bag.

2. Install the two side covers by engaging the tab into the front seatbelt cover. Lower covers onto vehicle.

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3. Install the middle section of the cover by sliding tabs

into slots on right side cover. Lower the 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 PARK (P). If you have a manual transmission, shift into REVERSE (R). 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.

2. Open the trunk. Remove the middle piece of the

cover by pushing in on the latch and lifting up on the cover.

3. Remove the two side pieces of the boot cover by

lifting the rear of cover and sliding them out of their slots.

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TOP

4. Store each piece of the cover in its separate

compartment in the storage bag, store in the trunk and close the trunk.

DOWN

5. Push and hold UP or A on the convertible top

switch.

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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 position. 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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0 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

In this section you'll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your Chevrolet. Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle. 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 $$ FAN: Turn this knob to select the force of air you want. 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. 4' # VENT: Air flows through the upper air vents.

BI-LEVEL: Air is directed through the upper air

vents and the heater ducts.

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-3 HEATER: This setting directs most of the air through the heater ducts and some of the air through the windshield defroster vents. zi BLEND:Air is directed through the windshield defroster vents and the heater ducts.

DEFROST: This setting directs most of the air

through the windshield defroster vents and some of the air through the heater ducts.

I Heating

The heater works best if you keep your windows closed while using it. 1. Turn the air control knob to HEATER. 2. Turn the fan control knob to the desired speed. 3. Turn the temperature control knob to a comfortable

setting.

During initial start-up only, if your vehicle is equipped with an optional engine coolant heater, you can use it in cold weather (around +20°F/-8”C or lower) to improve heater performance on start up. Because an engine coolant heater warms the engine coolant, your vehicles 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 BI-LEVEL. 2. Turn the temperature control knob to a comfortable

setting.

3. Turn the fan control knob to the desired speed.

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

setting.

3. Turn the fan control knob to the desired speed. Defogging and Defrosting the Windshield 1. Turn the air control knob to DEFROST. 2. Turn the temperature control knob to the desired

setting.

3. Turn the fan control knob to the desired speed. The side window defogging works equally as well in the Heater, Blend and Defrost modes.

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 section. 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.

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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, N C , BI-LEVEL, BLEND and DEFROST 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. 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 coolinn.

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 desired speed.

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Rear Window Defogger (Option)

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.

I 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.

Flow-Through Ventilation System Your Chevrolet’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the blower fan is running.

Ventilation Tips 0 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, reducing 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 intake ducts of snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle.

Audio Systems Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. But you will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your DelcoB system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. If you have power door locks, your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP you can play your audio system even after the ignition is off. See the Index under “Retained Accessory Power.”

Setting the Clock AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player 1. 2.

Press SET. Within five seconds, press and hold SEEK until the correct hour appears. Press and hold SEEK A until the correct minute appears.

3.

Delco/Bose AM/FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player 1. 2.

Press SET. Within five seconds, press and hold SCAN until the correct hour appears. Press and hold SEEK 4 or SEEK until the correct minute appears.

3.

AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player

I8:a 0 SCAN

AM SET FM STEREO

\\\

1 VOL-@ BAL

TREB d

TUNE+ FADE

BASS

\ AM.FM=

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

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VOL (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. RCL: (Recall) Press the upper knob to recall the station being played or the clock display. SEEK: Press SEEK v or A and the radio will tune to the next lower or higher station and stay there.

TUNE

FADE E A S ~

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 v for an instant. To go to the next lower station and stay there for a few seconds, press and hold SEEK v and then press SEEK A for an instant. To stop the scan function, press either SEEK A or SEEK v. 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 (four AM and four 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.

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You can preset three more 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 will return. Repeat these steps for each pair of pushbuttons.

Setting the Tone Bass: Slide the BASS lever up 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.

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 includes five speakers. It does 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 Press STOP-EJECT half way to stop the tape.

to rapidly rewind or advance the tape.

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

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

To go forward to the beginning of the next selection, press ,. 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. Your cassette tape player can play continuously because the player has an auto-reverse feature.

Cr02 (DelcoBose System) The Cr02 button lets you set the system for the type of cassette being used. If you are using chrome or metal tapes, push Cr02 in. If you are using standard tapes, make sure CrO2 is out.

Noise Reduction (DelcoBose 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 double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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VOL (Volume): Turn the upper knob to adjust the volume. AM-FM: Press the lower knob to get AM, FMl or FM2. TUNE: Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. REC (Recall): Press RCL to recall the station being played or the time. SEEK: Press SEEK 4 or SEEK 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.

to go to the next

AM/FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player To Play the Radio

CDMP RDM

REV FWD SCAN PREV NEXT

Turn the upper knob to turn the system on or off.

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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. 2. 3.

Press the lower knob to choose AM, FMl or FM2. Tune in the station. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display for about five seconds.) Within five seconds, press one of the pushbuttons. Whenever you press that button, the preset station will return.

4.

Setting the Tone

Bass: Press BASS A or BASS v to hear more or less bass. Treble: Press TREB Aor TREB v to hear more or less treble.

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For the clearest sound, keep both of these adjusted all the way up. If a station is weak and noisy, press TREB

to reduce the noise.

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 includes five speakers. It does 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 I will begin to play.

If the disc comes back out and ERR appears on the display, it could be that: 0 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. 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.

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.

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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. REV (Reverse): Press and hold REV to rapidly return to a favorite passage. Release it to play the passage. FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold FWD to quickly advance within a track. Release it to resume playing. SCAN Press SCAN to listen to each track for about 10 seconds. Press RDM or SCAN to stop the scanning COMP (Compression): Press COMP to make loud and soft passages more nearly equal in volume. RDM (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.

0 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.

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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.

shows on the display.

Write down any six-digit number and keep it in a safe place. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or RUN position. Turn the audio system off. Press and hold pushbuttons 1 and 4 together until ‘&---” You are now ready to enter your security code. Don’t wait more than 15 seconds between steps. Press SET and “000” will appear on the display. Press SCAN and hold it until the first digit of the code appears. Press SEEK 4 or SEEK b and hold until the second and third digits of your code appears. Release the button.

2.

3. 4.

5. 6.

7.

8. Press the lower knob and “OOO” will appear. Now you

are ready to enter the last three digits of your code. 9. Press SCAN and hold until the fourth digit of your

code appears. Release the button.

10. Press SEEK 4 or b and hold until the fifth and sixth

digits of your code appears. Release the button. 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 4.

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.

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5 .

6.

7.

8.

9.

Press SET. “000” will appear on the display. Press SCAN and hold until the first digit of your code appears. Release the button. Press SEEK 4 or b and hold until the second and third digits of your code appears. Release the button. Press the lower knob. “000” will appear on the display. Press SCAN and hold until the fourth digit of your code appears. Release the button. Press SEEK 4 or digits of your security code appears. Release the button. Press the lower knob. If “---” shows, you have shut off the theft-deterrent feature. If SEC shows, your audio system is still secured.

and hold until the fifth and sixth

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. Press SET. “000” will appear on the display. Press SCAN and hold until the first digit of your code appears, then release the button. Press SEEK 4 or b and hold until the second and third digits of your code appears. Release the button. Press the lower knob. “000’ will appear on the display. Press SCAN and hold until the fourth digit of your code appears. Release the button. Press SEEK 4 or digits of your security code appears. Release the button. Press the lower knob. “SEC” will appear and the unit will work. If “LOC” shows, the numbers did not match and the unit is still locked.

and hold until the fifth and sixth

2. 3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

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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 besr 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.

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.

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. Tips about Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it. To help avoid hearing loss or damage:

Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.

0 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably

and clearly.

NOTICE: vehicle -- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile Before you add any sound equipment to your 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 car’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.

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 50 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.

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Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. It is normal for the cartridge to eject while cleaning. Insert the cassette at least 3 times to ensure thorough cleaning. A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Chevrolet dealership. You may also chc #e a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not eject. It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner. 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.

Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If 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. 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 rear quarter panel.

0 Section 4 Driving and the Road

Defensive 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.

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Here 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.

Drunken Driving 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 affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle:

Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Attentiveness

Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, some 18,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured. Many adults -- by some estimates, nearly half the adult population -- choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 2 I, it’s against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.

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The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what if people do? How much is “too much’’ if the driver plans to drive? It’s 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 Concentration (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon four things:

How much alcohol consumed

0 The drinker’s body weight 0 The amount of food that is consumed before and

during drinking

0 The length of time it has taken the drinker to

consume the alcohol

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 (120 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.

There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law in many U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In a growing number of U.S. states, and throughout Canada, the limit is 0.08 percent. In some other countries it’s even lower. The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the U.S. is 0.04 percent. 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 thetn. But 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 a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a

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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 somewhat lower BAC level.

collision. At a BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chance of this driver having a collision is twelve times greater; at a level of 0.15 percent, the chance is twenty-five times greater! 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 even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. There’s something else about drinking and driving that many people don’t know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking -- driver or passenger -- is in a crash, that person’s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking.

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Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road.

Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. That means you can lose control of your vehicle.

Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That’s reaction time. Average reaction time is about 314 of a second. But that’s only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and frustration. But even in 314 of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road (whether it’s pavement or gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire tread; and the condition of your brakes.

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Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. 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.

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Chevrolet has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid.

This light on the instrument panel will come on briefly when you start your vehicle.

ABS INOP

When you start your vehicle, or when you begin to drive away, you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise. And you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little while this is going on. This is the ABS system testing itself. If there’s a problem with the anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake system warning light will stay on or flash. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” in the Index.

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.

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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, 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.

You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard.

ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System (Option: LT1 VS Engine) Your vehicle may have a traction control system called ASR 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 engine 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. Also, when the compact spare tire is on the rear axle, the ASR system will cycle and limit acceleration for about the first 15 seconds of driving after each engine start. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the ASR system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will

automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may re-engage the cruise control. (See “Cruise Control” i n the Index.)

ASR OFF

When the system is on, the ASR OFF warning 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 driving accordingly. The ASR system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially i n 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.

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The ASR OFF 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 OFF warning light should go off. If your car is equipped with P245bOZR16 tires, the ASR system will automatically turn off at speeds above 108 mph (174 M h ) . (The ASR OFF warning light will not come on.) When the vehicle speed drops below 103 mph (166 kmh) the system will automatically come on again. Braking in Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort.

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Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here’s why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels. If there’s no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If you‘ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you’ll understand this. The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you’re in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control.