Chevrolet 1998 Camaro User manual

I Supplement to the 1998 ChevroletCamaroOwner’sManual I
This information is in additionto the “Removing the Spare Ere and Tools” located in Section 5 on page 28 and
“Storinga Flat or Spare Tire and Tools” portion located in Section 5 on page 37 in your owner’s manual.
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
On convertiblemodels, you must also removethe trunk
accesspanel. It’s at the upper back of the trunk. Turn the
two screw knobs under the trunk edge a quarter turn
counterclockwise
to remove the panel.
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
Replace the jack, wheel wrench and flat tire using the
storage instructions. When you replace the trim panel,
be sure to tuck it under the weatherstrip.
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Trim Panel
Bolt
Cover
Jack
Wing, Nut
Adapter
Compact Spare Tire
Full-Size Tire
Carpet Flap
Tire Storage Bolt
Trunk Access Panel (Convertible Only)
Knob
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NOTE: For Convertible only, remove trunk access
panel
by turning two knobs beforeremoving spare tire.
For Coupe model, be sure trim panel is positioned under
weather stripping.
NOTICE:
Tire must fit in molded area to avoid damaging
glass when closing hatch/trunk.
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NOTES
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Supplement to the 1998 Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird Owner’s Manuals
Thisis a correction to the ‘%lorsepower”informationlisted under “Capacitiesand Specifications” in therear
“QuickGuide” pages
of the owner’smanual.
Camaro only:
Firebird only:
Horsepower
Horsepower
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V6 200 @ 5200 rpm
V8 305 @ 5200 rpm
V8-SS 320 @ 5200 rpm
V6 200 @ 5200 rpm
V8 305 @ 5200 rpm
V8-WS6 320 @ 5200 rpm
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Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains theair bag system.
Features and Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilationand comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.
Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
Problems on the Road
This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.
Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good.
Maintenance Schedule
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and whatfluidsand lubricants to use.
Customer Assistance Information
This section tells you how to contact Chevroletfor assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page
8- 10.
Index
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can useit to quickly find
somethingyou want to read.
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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,
CHEVROLET,
the CHEVROLET Emblem and the
name CAMARO are registered trademarks of
General Motors Corporation.
This manual includes the latest information at the time it
was printed.We reserve the right to make changes in the
product after that time without further notice.
For
vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name
“General Motors
of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet
Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual.
Please keep this manual in your vehicle,
so it will be
there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If
you
sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new
owner can useit.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 10284871
A First Edition
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VOLUNTARY
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EXCELLENCE
We support voluntary
technician certification.
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a
French Language Manual:
Aux propriktaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous
procurer
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@Copyright General Motors Corporation 1997
All Rights Reserved

The Heritage of Chevrolet
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The dynamic WilliamC. “Billy”
Durant shifed gears frommaking
carriages
to making cars,
forming halfthe team that gave
birth to Chevrole;
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Louis Chevrolet,the other half of the team,
at the wheel
of his experimental “Classic
Six, ” which enteredproduction in I91 2.
Thatyear 2999 vehicles wereproduced.
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value
and performancehasopenroad.
become
an American
tradition
-- whether bredfor
the racetracklike the legendary
Corvette
and Camaro,or
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In 1932 Chevrolet
introduced the
Synchro-Mesh
transmission and
ofSered
a host of
accessories -- including
such niceties as aclock!
Every decade,Chevrolet
has reinforcedits heritage
into each vehicle.It's not
surprisingthat for
80 years
"Genuine Chevrolet" has been
America's automobile.
of affordableperformance We're proud to continuethat
with quality and valuecrafted heritage
in your Chevrolet,
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The legacy of America S favorite sportscar
began
in 1953, when 319 hand-assembled I
white Corvettes
launchedthe
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fiberglass body in I
a production cal:
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The 1957 Chevy started aromance with the American
public
-- and was powered by an available fuel-injected V8.
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60 S automotive excitement
included Chevrolet landmarks
like the Corvette Sting
Ray,
the sporty Camaro,and
powerplants like the
legendary
327 V8.
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Your new Chevrolet continues a tradition of quality and value.
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How to Use this Manual
Many people read their owner’s manualfrom beginning
to end when they first receive their new vehicle.
If you
dothis, it will help you learn about the features and
controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find
that pictures and words work together to explain
things quickly.
Index
A good place to lookfor what you need is the Index in
back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of what’s in
the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it.
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
In the caution area,we tell you what the hazardis. Then
we tell you what to
do to help avoidor reduce the
hazard. Please read these cautions.
If you don’t, you or
others could be hurt.
Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find a number of safety cautions in this book.
We use a
box and the word CAUTION to tell you
about things that could hurt
you if you were to ignore
the warning.
You will also find a circle
with a slash through
it in
this book. This safety
symbol means “Don’t,’’
“Don’t dothis’’or “Don’t
let this happen.”
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this book you willfind these notices:
I NOTICE: I
These mean there is something that could
damage
your vehicle.
In the noticearea, we tell you about something that
can damage your vehicle. Manytimes, this damage
would not be covered by your warranty, and
it could
be
costly. But the notice will tell you whatto do to help
avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals,
you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors
or in different words.
You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use
the samewords, CAUTIONor NOTICE.
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Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT
EYES
BY
SHIELDING Q
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD
BAllERY
CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,111,
COULD
FLAME
EXPLODE
BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
UNLOCK IziI
FASTEN
SEAT
BELTS
These symbols
have
to do with
your lamps:
SIGNALS e
TURN
PAMNpZ
pf
WARNING A
HAZARD
FLASHER
FOGLAMPS
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These symbols
are
on some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING
FAN
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicatorlights:
COOLANT -
TEMP -
CHARGING 1-1
BAllERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(0)
COOLANT
a
ENGINEOIL e,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
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LIGHTER rl
HORN )cr
SPEAKER
Ez
FUEL B
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