Chevrolet camaro 2001 User Manuals

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2001 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual
1
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
13
Section 2 Features and Controls
59
- Windows
  60
  - Manual Windows
    60
  - Power Windows (Option)
    61
- Keys
  62
- Door Locks
  64
  - Power Door Locks (Option)
    65
  - Last Door Closed Locking (If Equipped)
    65
  - Lockout Prevention (If Equipped)
    66
  - Leaving Your Vehicle
    66
- Keyless Entry System (Option)
  66
  - Operation
    68
    - Alarm/Panic Mode
      68
    - Transmitter Verification (If Equipped)
      68
  - Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
    69
  - Battery Replacement
    70
  - Resynchronization
    71
- Hatch
  71
  - Hatch Release
    72
    - Remote Hatch Release (If Equipped)
      72
  - Trunk Release Handle (If Equipped)
    73
- Theft
  73
  - Key in the Ignition
    73
  - Parking at Night
    74
  - Parking Lots
    74
- Content Theft-Deterrent/Alarm System (Option)
  74
  - Arming the System
    74
  - Turning Off the Alarm
    75
  - Shock Sensor
    75
  - Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Locking
    76
  - Power Door Lock Switch Locking
    76
  - Passive Arming
    77
  - Disarming the System
    77
- PASS-Key II
  77
- Feature Customization (If Equipped)
  79
  - Entering Programming Mode
    80
  - Exit Lighting and Delayed Illumination
    80
    - Programmable Modes
      80
  - Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention
    81
    - Programmable Modes
      81
  - Remote Keyless Entry Verification
    82
    - Programmable Modes
      82
  - Theft-Deterrent Arming Method
    83
    - Programmable Modes
      83
  - Theft-Deterrent Arming Verification
    84
    - Programmable Modes
      84
  - Driver s Door Alarm Delay and Shock Sensor Enable
    85
    - Programmable Modes
      85
  - Exiting Programming Mode
    86
- New Vehicle Break-In
  86
- Ignition Positions
  87
  - Key Release Button (If Equipped)
    88
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    89
- Starting Your Engine
  89
  - Automatic Transmission
    89
  - Manual Transmission
    89
  - Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine
    90
  - Starting Your 5.7L V8 Engine
    91
- Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)
  92
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    92
- Automatic Transmission Operation
  93
  - Second-Gear Start (V6 Automatic) (If Equipped)
    96
- Manual Transmission Operation
  97
  - 5-Speed
    97
  - Shift Speeds
    99
    - Skip Shift Light (5.7L V8 Engine)
      99
    - Computer- Aided Manual Transmission Shift Speeds
      100
- Parking Brake
  100
- Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)
  102
  - Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only)
    103
  - Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
    103
- Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)
  104
- Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only)
  104
- Parking Over Things That Burn
  105
- Engine Exhaust
  105
- Running Your Engine While You re Parked (Automatic Transmission)
  106
- Limited-Slip Rear Axle
  107
- Horn
  107
- Tilt Wheel
  107
- Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
  108
  - Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
    109
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    109
  - Windshield Wipers
    110
  - Windshield Washer
    110
  - Cruise Control (Option)
    111
- Exterior Lamps
  114
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    114
  - Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control (If Equipped)
    114
  - Fog Lamps (Option)
    115
- Interior Lamps
  116
  - Instrument Panel Brightness Control
    116
  - Courtesy Lamps
    116
  - Delayed Illumination
    117
  - Exit Lighting
    117
  - Front Map Lamps
    117
- Mirrors
  117
  - Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
    117
  - Outside Manual Adjustable Mirror
    117
  - Manual Remote Control Mirror
    117
  - Power Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped)
    118
  - Convex Outside Mirror
    118
- Storage Compartments
  119
  - Glove Box
    119
  - Front Console
    119
  - Cassette and Compact Disc Storage
    119
  - Cargo Cover
    119
    - Using the Cargo Cover
      119
    - Removing the Cargo Cover
      120
- Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
  121
- Sun Visors
  121
  - Visor Vanity Mirror
    121
- Accessory Power Outlet
  122
- Floor Mats
  122
- T-Top Roof Panels (Option)
  123
  - Removing the T-Top Roof Panels
    123
  - Storing the T-Top Roof Panels
    124
  - Installing the T-Top Roof Panels
    126
  - T-Top Sunshades
    128
- Convertible Top (If Equipped)
  130
  - Lowering Your Convertible Top
    130
  - Installing the Boot Cover
    132
  - Removing Your Boot Cover
    133
  - Raising Your Convertible Top
    135
- The Instrument Panel Your Information System
  138
- Instrument Panel Cluster
  140
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    141
    - Trip Odometer
      141
  - Tachometer
    142
- Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
  142
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    142
  - Air Bag Readiness Light
    143
  - Voltmeter
    144
  - Brake System Warning Light
    144
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    145
  - ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System Warning Light (Option)
    146
  - Low Traction Light
    146
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    147
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)
    147
  - Oil Pressure Gage
    150
  - Low Oil Light
    151
  - Oil Change Light
    152
  - Service Vehicle Light
    152
  - Check Gages Light
    153
  - Hatch Ajar Light
    153
  - Fuel Gage
    153
  - Low Fuel Light
    154
  - Reduced Engine Power Light (V6 Engine Only)
    154
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
155
- Comfort Controls
  156
  - Fan Knob
    156
  - Temperature Knob
    156
  - Air Knob
    156
  - Cooling
    157
  - Heating
    157
    - Bi- Level
      157
  - Defogging and Defrosting
    158
  - Rear Window Defogger (Option)
    158
  - Ventilation System
    159
    - Ventilation Tips
      159
- Audio Systems
  160
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
183
- Defensive Driving
  184
- Drunken Driving
  185
- Control of a Vehicle
  188
- Braking
  188
  - Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
    189
    - Using Anti- Lock
      191
  - Braking in Emergencies
    191
- ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System (Option)
  191
- Steering
  193
  - Power Steering
    193
  - Steering Tips
    193
    - Driving on Curves
      193
  - Steering in Emergencies
    194
- Off-Road Recovery
  195
- Passing
  195
- Loss of Control
  197
  - Skidding
    197
- Driving at Night
  198
- Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
  199
  - Hydroplaning
    201
  - Driving Through Deep Standing Water
    201
  - Driving Through Flowing Water
    202
  - Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    202
- City Driving
  202
- Freeway Driving
  203
- Before Leaving on a Long Trip
  204
- Highway Hypnosis
  205
- Hill and Mountain Roads
  206
- Winter Driving
  207
  - Driving on Snow or Ice
    208
  - If You re Caught in a Blizzard
    210
- Recreational Vehicle Towing
  211
- Loading Your Vehicle
  212
- Towing a Trailer
  214
  - If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
    215
  - Weight of the Trailer
    215
  - Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    216
  - Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires
    217
  - Hitches
    217
  - Safety Chains
    217
  - Trailer Brakes
    217
  - Driving with a Trailer
    218
  - Following Distance
    218
  - Passing
    218
  - Backing Up
    218
  - Making Turns
    218
  - Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    219
  - Driving On Grades
    219
  - Parking on Hills
    219
  - When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
    220
  - Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    220
  - Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
    220
Section 5 Problems on the Road
221
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
255
- Service
  256
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    256
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
    257
- Fuel
  257
- Fuels in Foreign Countries
  259
- Filling Your Tank
  260
- Filling a Portable Fuel Container
  262
- Checking Things Under the Hood
  262
  - Hood Release
    263
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    264
- Engine Oil
  266
  - Checking Engine Oil
    266
  - When to Add Engine Oil
    267
  - What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    268
  - Engine Oil Additives
    271
  - When to Change Engine Oil
    271
    - How to Reset the Oil Change Light
      271
  - What to Do with Used Oil
    271
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
  272
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Replacement
    273
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  274
  - When to Check and Change
    274
  - How to Check
    275
    - Checking the Fluid Level
      276
  - How to Add Fluid
    277
- Manual Transmission Fluid
  278
  - When to Check
    278
  - How to Check
    278
  - How to Add Fluid
    279
- Hydraulic Clutch
  279
  - When to Check and What to Use
    280
  - How to Check and Add Fluid
    280
- Rear Axle
  280
  - When to Check and Change Lubricant
    280
  - How to Check Lubricant
    280
  - What to Use
    280
    - Standard Differential
      280
    - Limited-Slip Differential
      281
- Engine Coolant
  281
  - What to Use
    282
  - Checking Coolant
    283
    - Adding Coolant to the Recovery Tank
      283
- Radiator Pressure Cap
  284
- Power Steering Fluid
  284
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    285
  - How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    285
  - What to Use
    285
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  286
  - What to Use
    286
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    286
- Brakes
  287
  - Brake Fluid
    287
    - Checking Brake Fluid
      288
    - What to Add
      288
  - Brake Wear
    289
  - Brake Pedal Travel
    290
  - Brake Adjustment
    290
  - Replacing Brake System Parts
    290
- Battery
  291
  - Vehicle Storage
    291
- Bulb Replacement
  291
  - Halogen Bulbs
    291
  - Headlamps
    292
  - Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
    293
  - Rear Lamps
    293
  - Sidemarker
    294
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  295
  - Wiper Blade Element Replacement
    296
- Tires
  297
  - Inflation -- Tire Pressure
    298
    - When to Check
      299
    - How to Check
      299
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    299
    - When It s Time for New Tires
      301
  - Buying New Tires
    301
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    302
    - Treadwear
      303
    - Traction AA, A, B, C
      303
    - Temperature A, B, C
      303
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    303
  - Wheel Replacement
    304
    - Used Replacement Wheels
      305
  - Tire Chains
    305
- Appearance Care
  306
- Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
  306
  - Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
    306
  - Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric
    307
  - Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
    307
  - Cleaning Vinyl
    308
  - Cleaning Leather
    308
  - Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
    308
  - Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
    308
- Care of Safety Belts
  308
- Cleaning Glass Surfaces
  309
- Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
  309
- Weatherstrips
  309
- Cleaning a Removable Roof Panel
  310
- Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
  310
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    310
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    310
  - Finish Care
    310
- Cleaning Your Convertible Top
  311
- Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels (If Equipped)
  312
- Cleaning Tires
  312
- Sheet Metal Damage
  312
- Finish Damage
  313
- Underbody Maintenance
  313
- Chemical Paint Spotting
  313
- GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
  314
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  315
  - Engine Identification
    315
- Service Parts Identification Label
  315
- Electrical System
  316
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    316
  - Headlamps
    316
  - Windshield Wipers
    316
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    316
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    317
    - Main Fuse Block
      318
    - Underhood Electrical Center
      320
- Replacement Bulbs
  322
- Capacities and Specifications
  323
  - Engine Specifications
    323
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  324
  - Vehicle Dimensions
    324
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
325
- Introduction
  326
- Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
  328
  - Using Your Maintenance Schedule
    328
- Scheduled Maintenance
  329
  - Footnotes
    329
- Scheduled Maintenance
  330
  - Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance
    330
- Scheduled Maintenance
  331
- Part B: Owner Checks and Services
  341
  - At Each Fuel Fill
    341
  - At Least Once a Month
    341
    - Tire Inflation Check
      341
    - Cassette Deck Service
      341
  - At Least Twice a Year
    341
    - Restraint System Check
      341
    - Wiper Blade Check
      342
    - Weatherstrip Lubrication
      342
    - Manual Transmission Check
      342
    - Automatic Transmission Check
      342
    - Hydraulic Clutch System Check
      342
  - At Least Once a Year
    342
- Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
  345
- Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  347
- Part E: Maintenance Record
  349
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
351

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2.81 MB
Pages:

363
Language:

English