Table Of Contents - Chevrolet 1998 Camaro Owner's Manual

Table Of Contents

Removing The Spare Tire And Tools3
Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools4
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer A French Language Manual14
How To Use This Manual18
Safety Warnings And Symbols18
Vehicle Damage Warnings19
Section 1 Seats And Restraint Systems21
Seats And Seat Controls22
Manual Front Seat22
Folding Rear Seatback26
Safety Belts: They're For Everyone26
Why Safety Belts Work28
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly32
Driver Position32
Lap-Shoulder Belt32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy39
Right Front Passenger Position40
Airbag System40
How The Air Bag System Works42
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle45
Rear Seat Passengers46
Smaller Children And Babies50
Child Restraints53
Where To Put The Restraint57
Top Strap58
Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position61
Larger Children63
Safety Belt Extender66
Checking Your Restraint Systems66
Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash66
Section 2 Features And Controls69
Door Locks72
Power Door Locks - If Equipped73
Leaving Your Vehicle74
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)75
Operation76
Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle78
Battery Replacement79
Hatch Release80
Key In The Ignition82
Parking At Night82
Parking Lots82
Shock Sensor83
Arming The System84
Disarming The System85
Feature Customization (If Equipped)87
Leaving Programming Mode92
Ignition Positions93
Key Release Button94
Starting Your Engine95
Automatic Transmission95
Manual Transmission95
Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)96
To Use The Engine Coolant Heater97
Automatic Transmission Operation98
Manual Transmission Operation102
Parking Brake105
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)107
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)108
Parking Over Things That Burn109
Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission)110
Limited-Slip Rear Axle111
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)111
Shifting Out Of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)111
Power Windows112
Tilt Steering Wheel112
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer114
Windshield Wipers114
Windshield Washer115
Cruise Control115
Exterior Lamps118
Headlamps On Reminder118
Daytime Running Lamps119
Fog Lamps (If Equipped)119
Interior Lamps120
Instrument Panel Brightness Control120
Courtesy Lamps120
Front Map Lamps121
Exit Lighting121
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)122
Storage Compartments123
Sun Visors126
Visor Vanity Mirror126
Accessory Plug126
Floor Mats127
Twin Lift-Off Roof Panels (If Equipped)127
Convertible Top133
Installing The Boot Cover135
Instrument Panel Cluster142
Speedometer And Odometer143
Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators143
Safety Belt Reminder Light144
Airbag Readiness Light144
Brake System Warning Light145
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light146
Low Traction Light147
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage148
Engine Oil Pressure Gage151
Section 3 Comfort Controls And Audio Systems155
Comfort Controls156
Air Conditioning157
Bi-Level Heating158
Ventilation System158
Defogging And Defrosting159
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)159
Audio Systems160
Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player161
Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player And Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)163
Trunk Mounted Cd Changer (If Equipped)172
Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)175
Understanding Radio Reception177
Tips About Your Audio System177
Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player178
Care Of Your Compact Disc Player179
Fixed Mast Antenna179
Section 4 Your Driving And The Road181
Defensive Driving182
Drunken Driving182
Control Of A Vehicle185
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)187
Braking In Emergencies190
Power Steering190
Steering Tips190
Steering In Emergencies191
Off-Road Recovery192
Loss Of Control194
Driving At Night195
Night Vision196
Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads197
Driving Through Deep Standing Water199
City Driving199
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips199
Freeway Driving200
Before Leaving On A Long Trip201
Highway Hypnosis202
Hill And Mountain Roads203
Winter Driving204
Driving On Snow Or Ice205
If You're Caught In A Blizzard207
Weight Of The Trailer212
Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires213
Making Turns215
Driving On Grades216
Parking On Hills216
When You Are Ready To Leave After Parking On A Hill217
Maintenance When Trailer Towing217
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing217
Section 5 Problems On The Road219
Hazard Warning Flashers220
Jump Starting221
Towing Your Vehicle225
Front Towing227
Rear Towing230
Engine Overheating232
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine232
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine233
How To Add Coolant To The Radiator (V8 Engine Only)241
If A Tire Goes Flat244
Changing A Flat Tire245
Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire249
Compact Spare Tire256
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow257
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out257
Section 6 Service And Appearance Care259
Doing Your Own Service Work260
Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle261
Fuels In Foreign Countries263
Filling Your Tank264
Filling A Portable Fuel Container266
Checking Things Under The Hood266
Engine Oil270
Engine Oil Additives275
When To Change Engine Oil275
What To Do With Used Oil275
Air Cleaner276
Air Filter Replacement277
Automatic Transmission Fluid278
When To Check And Change278
How To Check278
How To Add Fluid281
Manual Transmission Fluid282
Hydraulic Clutch283
When To Check And What To Use283
When To Check And Change Lubricant284
How To Check Lubricant284
Engine Coolant284
What To Use285
Checking Coolant286
When To Check Power Steering Fluid288
How To Check Power Steering Fluid288
Windshield Washer Fluid289
Adding Washer Fluid290
Brake Fluid291
Brake Wear293
Brake Pedal Travel294
Brake Adjustment294
Replacing Brake System Parts294
Bulb Replacement295
Halogen Bulbs295
Front Turn Signal297
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp297
Rear Lamps298
Tire Inspection And Rotation303
Buying New Tires305
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance308
Wheel Replacement308
Appearance Care310
Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle311
Cleaning Vinyl312
Care Of Safety Belts313
Cleaning Glass Surfaces314
Cleaning The Outside Of The Windshield And Wiper Blades314
Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle315
Washing Your Vehicle315
Finish Care315
Cleaning Aluminum Or Chrome Wheels (If Equipped)316
Cleaning Tires317
Sheet Metal Damage317
Finish Damage317
Underbody Maintenance318
Appearance Care Materials Chart319
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)320
Service Parts Identification Label320
Electrical System320
Power Windows And Other Power Options321
Fuses And Circuit Breakers321
Replacement Bulbs327
Capacities (Approximate)328
Vehicle Dimensions329
Air Conditioning Refrigerants329
Replacement Parts329
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule331
How This Section Is Organized333
Using Your Maintenance Schedule334
Selecting The Right Schedule334
Short Trip/City Intervals335
L Ong Tripmighway Intervals336
Short Tripkity Maintenance Schedule342
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule352
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule355
At Each Fuel Fill362
At Least Once A Month362
At Least Twice A Year363
At Least Once A Year363
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information371
Customer Satisfaction Procedure372
Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users374
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program375
Canadian Roadside Assistance377
Courtesy Transportation378
Gm Participation In An Alternative Dispute Resolution Program379
Warranty Information380
Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government380
Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government381
Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors381
Ordering Service And Owner Publications In Canada381