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NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. 2-30

Section	Page
2000 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual	1
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	24
Adults	24
Driver Position	24
Lap-Shoulder Belt	24
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	31
Right Front Passenger Position	32
Air Bag System	32
How the Air Bag System Works	34
Where are the air bags?	34
When should an air bag inflate? What makes an air bag inflate?	36
How does an air bag restrain?	36
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	37
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	38
Rear Seat Passengers	39
Lap-Shoulder Belt	39
Children	42
Smaller Children and Babies	42
Child Restraints	45
Where to Put the Restraint	48
Top Strap	49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	50
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	52
Larger Children	55
Safety Belt Extender	57
Checking Your Restraint Systems	57
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	57
Section 2 Features and Controls	58
Keys	59
Door Locks	61
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)	62
Last Door Closed Locking (If Equipped)	62
Lockout Prevention (If Equipped)	63
Leaving Your Vehicle	63
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)	63
Operation	65
Alarm/Panic Mode	65
Transmitter Verification (If Equipped)	65
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle	66
Battery Replacement	67
Resynchronization	68
Hatch	68
Hatch Release	69
Remote Hatch Release (If Equipped)	69
Theft	70
Key in the Ignition	70
Parking at Night	70
Parking Lots	70
Content Theft-Deterrent/Alarm System (Option)	71
Arming the System	71
Turning Off the Alarm	71
Shock Sensor	72
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Locking	73
Power Door Lock Switch Locking	73
Passive Arming	73
Disarming the System	73
PASS-Key II	74
Feature Customization (If Equipped)	75
Entering Programming Mode Exit Lighting and Delayed Illumination	76
Programmable Modes	76
Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention	77
Programmable Modes	77
Remote Keyless Entry Verification	78
Programmable Modes	78
Theft-Deterrent Arming Method	79
Programmable Modes	79
Theft-Deterrent Arming Verification	80
Programmable Modes	80
Driver s Door Alarm Delay and Shock Sensor Enable	81
Programmable Modes	81
Leaving Programming Mode	81
New Vehicle Break-In Ignition Positions	82
Key Release Button	84
Starting Your Engine	84
Automatic Transmission	84
Manual Transmission	84
Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine	85
Starting Your 5.7L V8 Engine	86
Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)	87
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	88
Automatic Transmission Operation	89
Second-Gear Start (V6 Automatic) (If Equipped)	92
Manual Transmission Operation	93
Speed	93
Shift Speeds	95
Skip Shift Light (5.7L V8 Engine)	95
Computer- Aided Manual Transmission Shift Speeds	96
Parking Brake	96
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)	98
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only)	99
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)	99
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)	99
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	100
Parking Over Things That Burn	100
Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You re Parked (Automatic Transmission)	101
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	102
Windows	102
Manual Windows	102
Power Windows (If Equipped)	103
Horn	103
Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	104
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator	105
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	105
Windshield Wipers	106
Windshield Washer	106
Cruise Control (Option)	107
Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed	108
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	108
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	109
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	109
Using Cruise Control on Hills	109
Ending Out of Cruise Control	109
Erasing Speed Memory	109
Exterior Lamps	109
Headlamps on Reminder	110
Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control (If Equipped)	110
Fog Lamps (If Equipped)	111
Interior Lamps	112
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	112
Courtesy Lamps	112
Delayed Illumination	113
Exit Lighting	113
Front Map Lamps	113
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	113
Mirrors	114
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	114
Outside Manual Adjustable Mirror	114
Manual Remote Control Mirror	114
Power Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped)	114
Convex Outside Mirror	115
Storage Compartments	115
Glove Box	115
Front Console	115
Cassette and Compact Disc Storage	115
Cargo Cover	116
Using the Cargo Cover	116
Removing the Cargo Cover	116
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter	117
Sun Visors	118
Visor Vanity Mirror	118
Accessory Power Outlet	118
Floor Mats	118
T-Top Roof Panels (Option)	119
Removing the T-Top Roof Panels	119
Storing the T-Top Roof Panels	120
Installing the T-Top Roof Panels	122
T-Top Sunshades	124
Convertible Top (If Equipped)	126
Lowering Your Convertible Top	126
Installing the Boot Cover	128
Removing Your Boot Cover	129
Raising Your Convertible Top	130
The Instrument Panel	133
Your Information System	133
Instrument Panel Cluster	135
Speedometer and Odometer	136
Trip Odometer	136
Tachometer	137
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	137
Safety Belt Reminder Light	137
Air Bag Readiness Light	138
Voltmeter	139
Brake System Warning Light	139
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	140
ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System Warning Light (Option) Low Traction Light	141
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp	142
(Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)	142
If the Light Is Flashing	143
If the Light Is On Steady	144
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	145
Oil Pressure Gage	145
Low Oil Light Oil Change Light	147
Service Vehicle Light Check Gages Light	148
Hatch Ajar Light	148
Fuel Gage Low Fuel Light	149
Reduced Engine Power Light (V6 Engine Only)	149
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	150
Comfort Controls	151
Fan Control Knob	151
Temperature Control Knob	151
Air Control Knob	151
Cooling	152
Heating	152
Bi- Level Heating	152
Defogging and Defrosting	153
Rear Window Defogger	153
Ventilation System	154
Ventilation Tips	154
Audio Systems	155
Setting the Clock for Systems without Automatic Tone Control	155
Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic Tone Control	155
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	155
Playing the Radio	155
Finding a Station	156
Setting the Tone	157
Adjusting the Speakers	157
Playing a Cassette Tape	157
CD Adapter Kits	158
Monsoon	158
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette	158
Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	158
Playing the Radio Finding a Station	159
Setting the Tone	160
Adjusting the Speakers	161
Playing a Cassette Tape	161
CD Adapter Kits	163
Monsoon AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	164
Playing the Radio	164
Finding a Station	164
Setting the Tone	165
Adjusting the Speakers	166
Playing a Compact Disc	166
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (If Equipped)	168
Compact Disc Changer Errors	171
Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)	171
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature	172
Unlocking the Theft- Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss	172
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature	173
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	174
Understanding Radio Reception	175
AM	175
FM Stereo	175
Tips About Your Audio System	175
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	176
Care of Your Compact Discs	177
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	177
Fixed Mast Antenna	177
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	178
Defensive Driving	179
Drunken Driving	180
Control of a Vehicle Braking	183
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	184
Using Anti- Lock	186
Braking in Emergencies	186
ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System (Option)	186
Steering	188
Power Steering	188
Steering Tips	188
Driving on Curves	188
Steering in Emergencies	189
Off-Road Recovery Passing	190
Loss of Control	192
Skidding	192
Driving at Night	193
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	195
Hydroplaning	196
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	197
Driving Through Flowing Water	197
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	197
City Driving	198
Freeway Driving	199
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	200
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads	201
Winter Driving	203
Driving on Snow or Ice	204
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	205
Recreational Vehicle Towing	207
Loading Your Vehicle	207
Towing a Trailer	209
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	210
Weight of the Trailer	211
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	211
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	212
Hitches	212
Safety Chains	213
Trailer Brakes	213
Driving with a Trailer	213
Following Distance	213
Passing	214
Backing Up	214
Making Turns	214
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	214
Driving On Grades Parking on Hills	215
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	216
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	216
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	216
Section 5 Problems on the Road	217
Hazard Warning Flashers	218
Other Warning Devices	219
Jump Starting	219
Towing Your Vehicle	223
Engine Overheating	224
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	224
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	225
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	226
Cooling System	227
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	229
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator (3800 V6 Engine Only)	232
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator (V8 Engine Only)	235
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire	238
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	239
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	243
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	248
Compact Spare Tire	250
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	251
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	251
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	252
Service	253
Doing Your Own Service Work	253
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	254
Fuel	254
Fuels in Foreign Countries	256
Filling Your Tank	257
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood	259
Hood Release	260
Engine Oil	263
Checking Engine Oil	263
When to Add Engine Oil	264
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	265
Engine Oil Additives	268
When to Change Engine Oil	268
How to Reset the Oil Change Light	268
What to Do with Used Oil	268
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	269
Air Cleaner/Filter Replacement	270
Automatic Transmission Fluid	271
When to Check and Change	271
How to Check	272
Checking Transmission Fluid Cold	272
Checking the Fluid Level	273
How to Add Fluid	274
Manual Transmission Fluid	274
When to Check	274
How to Check	274
How to Add Fluid	275
Hydraulic Clutch	275
When to Check and What to Use	276
How to Check and Add Fluid	276
Rear Axle	276
When to Check and Change Lubricant	276
How to Check Lubricant	276
What to Use	276
Standard Differential	276
Limited- Slip Differential	276
Engine Coolant	277
What to Use	278
Checking Coolant	279
Adding Coolant to the Recovery Tank	279
Radiator Pressure Cap	280
Power Steering Fluid	280
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	280
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	280
What to Use	281
Windshield Washer Fluid	281
What to Use	281
Adding Washer Fluid	281
Brakes	282
Brake Fluid	282
Checking Brake Fluid	283
What to Add	284
Brake Wear	285
Brake Pedal Travel	285
Brake Adjustment	285
Replacing Brake System Parts	286
Battery	286
Vehicle Storage	286
Bulb Replacement	287
Halogen Bulbs	287
Headlamps	287
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Rear Lamps	288
Sidemarker	289
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	290
Wiper Blade Element Replacement	291
Tires	291
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	292
When to Check	293
How to Check	293
Tire Inspection and Rotation	293
When It s Time for New Tires	295
Buying New Tires	296
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	297
Treadwear	297
Traction	297
AA, A, B, C	297
Temperature	298
A, B, C	298
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	298
Wheel Replacement	298
Used Replacement Wheels	299
Tire Chains	300
Appearance Care	301
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	301
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	301
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric	302
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	302
Cleaning Vinyl	303
Cleaning Leather	303
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	303
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	303
Care of Safety Belts	303
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	304
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	304
Weatherstrips	304
Cleaning a Removable Roof Panel	304
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	305
Washing Your Vehicle	305
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	305
Finish Care	305
Cleaning Your Convertible Top	306
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels (If Equipped)	307
Cleaning Tires	307
Sheet Metal Damage	307
Finish Damage	308
Underbody Maintenance	308
Chemical Paint Spotting	308
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	309
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	310
Engine Identification	310
Service Parts Identification Label	310
Electrical System	311
Add-On Electrical Equipment	311
Headlamps	311
Windshield Wipers	311
Power Windows and Other Power Options	311
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	312
Main Fuse Block	313
Underhood Electrical Center	314
Replacement Bulbs	317
Capacities and Specifications	317
Engine Specifications	318
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	318
Vehicle Dimensions	318
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	319
Introduction	320
Your Vehicle and the Environment	320
Maintenance Requirements	320
How This Section is Organized	321
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	322
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	322
Scheduled Maintenance	323
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance	324
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	335
At Each Fuel Fill	335
Engine Oil Level Check	335
Engine Coolant Level Check	335
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	335
At Least Once a Month	335
Tire Inflation Check	335
Cassette Deck Service	335
At Least Twice a Year	335
Restraint System Check	335
Wiper Blade Check	336
Weatherstrip Lubrication	336
Manual Transmission Check	336
Automatic Transmission Check	336
Hydraulic Clutch System Check	336
At Least Once a Year	336
Key Lock Cylinders Service	336
Body Lubrication Service	336
Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check	337
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	338
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check	338
Underbody Flushing Service	338
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	339
Steering and Suspension Inspection	339
Exhaust System Inspection	339
Engine Cooling System Inspection	339
Throttle System Inspection (Except 3800 Series V6 Engine)	340
Rear Axle Service	340
Brake System Inspection	340
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	341
Part E: Maintenance Record	343
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information	345
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	346
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	348
Customer Assistance Offices	348
United States	348
Canada	349
All Overseas Locations	349
Caribbean Numbers	349
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	349
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	350
Canadian Roadside Assistance	351
Courtesy Transportation	352
Plan Ahead When Possible	352
Transportation Options	352
Shuttle Service	352
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement	352
Courtesy Rental Vehicle	353
Additional Program Information	353
Warranty Information	353
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	354
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	354