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If your speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for good performance. Skip Shift Light (5.7L V8 Engine) When the SKIP SHIFT light is on, the shift lever will require that you shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) instead of shifting from FIRST (1) to SECOND (2). Once you are in FOURTH (4), you can apply the clutch again and shift into another gear. NOTICE: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, you can damage the clutch or transmission. 2-43

Section	Page
2002 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual	1
Copyright General Motors Corp. 2001	2
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual	3
How to Use this Manual	4
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Damage Warnings	5
Vehicle Symbols	5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Seats and Seat Controls	8
Manual Front Seat	8
Four-Way Manual Seats	9
Six-Way Power Seat (Option)	9
Reclining Front Seatbacks	10
Front Seatback Latches	11
Folding Rear Seatback	12
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone	12
Why Safety Belts Work	14
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	18
Adults	18
Driver Position	18
Lap-Shoulder Belt	18
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	24
Right Front Passenger Position	25
Air Bag System	26
How the Air Bag System Works	28
Where are the air bags?	28
When should an air bag inflate?	29
What makes an air bag inflate?	29
How does an air bag restrain?	30
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	30
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	31
Rear Seat Passengers	32
Lap-Shoulder Belt	32
Children	35
Infants and Young Children	35
Restraint Systems for Children	39
Where to Put the Restraint	42
Top Strap	42
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	44
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	47
Older Children	50
Safety Belt Extender	53
Checking Your Restraint Systems	53
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	53
Section 2 Features and Controls	54
Windows	55
Manual Windows	55
Power Windows (Option)	56
Keys	57
Door Locks	59
Power Door Locks (Option)	60
Last Door Closed Locking	60
Lockout Prevention	61
Leaving Your Vehicle	61
Keyless Entry System (Option)	61
Operation	63
Alarm/Panic Mode	63
Transmitter Verification	63
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	64
Battery Replacement	65
Resynchronization	66
Hatch	66
Hatch Release	67
Remote Hatch Release (If Equipped)	67
Trunk Release Handle (Convertible Only)	68
Theft	68
Key in the Ignition	68
Parking at Night	69
Parking Lots	69
Content Theft-Deterrent/Alarm System (Option)	69
Arming the System	69
Turning Off the Alarm	70
Shock Sensor	70
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Locking	71
Power Door Lock Switch Locking	71
Passive Arming	72
Disarming the System	72
Feature Customization (If Equipped)	73
Entering Programming Mode	74
Exit Lighting and Delayed Illumination	74
Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention	75
Remote Keyless Entry Verification	76
Theft-Deterrent Arming Verification	77
Theft-Deterrent Arming Method	78
Driver's Door Alarm Delay and Shock Sensor Enable	79
Exiting Programming Mode	80
PASS-Key II	80
New Vehicle "Break-In"	82
Ignition Positions	82
Key Release Button (If Equipped)	84
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	85
Starting Your Engine	85
Automatic Transmission	85
Manual Transmission	85
Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine	86
Starting Your 5.7L V8 Engine	87
Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)	88
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	88
Automatic Transmission Operation	89
Manual Transmission Operation	92
Five-Speed	92
Six-Speed	94
Shift Speeds	95
Skip Shift Light (5.7L V8 Engine)	96
Computer-Aided Manual Transmission Shift Speeds	97
Parking Brake	97
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)	99
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only)	100
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)	100
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)	101
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only)	101
Parking Over Things That Burn	102
Engine Exhaust	102
Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission)	103
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	104
Horn	104
Tilt Wheel	104
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	105
Turn and Lane Change Signals	105
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	106
Windshield Wipers	106
Windshield Washer	107
Cruise Control (Option)	107
Setting Cruise Control	108
Resuming a Set Speed	109
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	109
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	110
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	110
Using Cruise Control on Hills	110
Ending Out of Cruise Control	110
Erasing Speed Memory	110
Exterior Lamps	111
Headlamps on Reminder	111
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp Control	112
Fog Lamps (Option)	113
Interior Lamps	114
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	114
Courtesy Lamps	114
Delayed Illumination	115
Exit Lighting	115
Front Map Lamps	115
Mirrors	115
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	115
Power Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped)	116
Convex Outside Mirror	116
Storage Compartments	117
Glove Box	117
Front Console	117
Compact Disc Storage	117
Cargo Cover	117
Using the Cargo Cover	117
Removing the Cargo Cover	118
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter	119
Sun Visors	119
Visor Vanity Mirror	119
Accessory Power Outlet	120
Floor Mats	121
T-Top Roof Panels (Option)	121
Removing the T-Top Roof Panels	121
Storing the T-Top Roof Panels	122
Installing the T-Top Roof Panels	124
T-Top Sunshades	126
Convertible Top (If Equipped)	128
Lowering Your Convertible Top	128
Installing the Boot Cover	130
Removing Your Boot Cover	131
Raising Your Convertible Top	133
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	135
Instrument Panel Cluster	137
Speedometer and Odometer	138
Trip Odometer	138
Tachometer	139
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	139
Safety Belt Reminder Light	139
Air Bag Readiness Light	140
Voltmeter	141
Brake System Warning Light	141
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	142
Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) System Warning Light (Option)	143
Low Traction Light	143
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	144
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light	144
If the Light Is Flashing	146
If the Light Is On Steady	146
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	147
Oil Pressure Gage	148
Low Oil Light	149
Oil Change Light	149
Service Vehicle Light	150
Check Gages Light	150
Hatch Ajar Light	150
Fuel Gage	151
Low Fuel Light	152
Reduced Engine Power Light (V6 Engine Only)	152
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	153
Comfort Controls	154
Fan Knob	154
Temperature Knob	154
Mode Knob	154
Cooling	155
Heating	155
Bi-Level	155
Defogging and Defrosting	156
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)	156
Ventilation System	157
Ventilation Tips	157
Audio Systems	158
Setting the Clock	158
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control	158
Playing the Radio	159
Finding a Station	159
Setting Preset Stations	160
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	160
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	161
Playing a Compact Disc	161
Compact Disc Messages	162
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (If Equipped)	163
Playing a Compact Disc	165
Compact Disc Messages	166
Theft-Deterrent Feature	167
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature	167
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss	168
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature	168
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	169
Understanding Radio Reception	170
AM	170
FM Stereo	170
Tips About Your Audio System	170
Care of Your Compact Discs	171
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	171
Fixed Mast Antenna	171
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	172
Defensive Driving	173
Drunken Driving	174
Control of a Vehicle	177
Braking	177
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	178
Using Anti-Lock	180
Braking in Emergencies	180
Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) System (Option)	180
Steering	182
Power Steering	182
Steering Tips	182
Driving on Curves	182
Steering in Emergencies	183
Off-Road Recovery	184
Passing	184
Loss of Control	186
Skidding	186
Driving at Night	187
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	188
Hydroplaning	190
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	190
Driving Through Flowing Water	191
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	191
City Driving	191
Freeway Driving	192
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	193
Highway Hypnosis	194
Hill and Mountain Roads	195
Winter Driving	196
Driving on Snow or Ice	197
If You're Caught in a Blizzard	199
Recreational Vehicle Towing	200
Loading Your Vehicle	201
Towing a Trailer	203
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	204
Weight of the Trailer	204
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	205
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires	206
Hitches	206
Safety Chains	206
Trailer Brakes	206
Driving with a Trailer	207
Following Distance	207
Passing	207
Backing Up	207
Making Turns	208
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	208
Driving On Grades	209
Parking on Hills	209
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	210
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	210
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	210
Section 5 Problems on the Road	211
Hazard Warning Flashers	212
Other Warning Devices	213
Jump Starting	213
Towing Your Vehicle	218
Engine Overheating	219
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	219
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	220
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	221
Cooling System	222
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	224
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator (3800 V6 Engine Only)	226
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator (V8 Engine Only)	230
If a Tire Goes Flat	232
Changing a Flat Tire	233
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	234
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	237
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	243
Compact Spare Tire	245
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	246
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	246
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	247
Service	248
Doing Your Own Service Work	248
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	249
Fuel	249
Gasoline Octane	249
Gasoline Specifications	250
California Fuel	250
Additives	251
Fuels in Foreign Countries	251
Filling Your Tank	252
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	254
Checking Things Under the Hood	254
Hood Release	255
Engine Compartment Overview	256
Engine Oil	258
Checking Engine Oil	258
When to Add Engine Oil	260
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	260
Engine Oil Additives	262
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System)	263
How to Reset the Oil Change Light	263
What to Do with Used Oil	264
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	264
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Replacement	265
Automatic Transmission Fluid	267
When to Check and Change	267
How to Check	267
Checking the Fluid Level	268
How to Add Fluid	270
Manual Transmission Fluid	270
When to Check	270
How to Check	270
How to Add Fluid	271
Hydraulic Clutch	271
When to Check and What to Use	272
How to Check and Add Fluid	272
Rear Axle	272
When to Check and Change Lubricant	272
How to Check Lubricant	272
What to Use	273
Standard Differential	273
Limited-Slip Differential	273
Engine Coolant	273
What to Use	274
Checking Coolant	275
Adding Coolant to the Recovery Tank	275
Radiator Pressure Cap	276
Power Steering Fluid	276
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	277
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	277
What to Use	277
Windshield Washer Fluid	278
What to Use	278
Adding Washer Fluid	278
Brakes	279
Brake Fluid	279
Checking Brake Fluid	281
What to Add	281
Brake Wear	282
Brake Pedal Travel	283
Brake Adjustment	283
Replacing Brake System Parts	283
Battery	284
Vehicle Storage	284
Bulb Replacement	285
Halogen Bulbs	285
Headlamps	285
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp	286
Rear Lamps	287
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	288
Wiper Blade Element Replacement	289
Tires	290
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	291
When to Check	292
How to Check	292
Tire Inspection and Rotation	292
When It's Time for New Tires	294
Buying New Tires	294
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	295
Treadwear	296
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	296
Temperature -- A, B, C	296
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	297
Wheel Replacement	297
Used Replacement Wheels	298
Tire Chains	298
Appearance Care	299
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	300
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	300
Using Cleaner on Fabric	300
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	301
Cleaning Vinyl	301
Cleaning Leather	301
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	302
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	302
Care of Safety Belts	302
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	302
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	303
Weatherstrips	303
Cleaning a Removable Roof Panel	303
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	304
Washing Your Vehicle	304
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	304
Finish Care	304
Cleaning Your Convertible Top	305
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels (If Equipped)	306
Cleaning Tires	306
Sheet Metal Damage	306
Finish Damage	307
Underbody Maintenance	307
Chemical Paint Spotting	307
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	308
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	309
Engine Identification	309
Service Parts Identification Label	309
Electrical System	310
Add-On Electrical Equipment	310
Headlamps	310
Windshield Wipers	310
Power Windows and Other Power Options	310
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	311
Main Fuse Block	312
Underhood Fuse Center	314
Replacement Bulbs	316
Capacities and Specifications	317
Engine Specifications	317
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity	318
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	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
Footnotes	323
Scheduled Maintenance	324
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance	324
Scheduled Maintenance	325
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
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	337
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
Fuel System Inspection	339
Engine Cooling System Inspection	340
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
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)	349
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	349
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	350
Canadian Roadside Assistance	352
Courtesy Transportation	352
Plan Ahead When Possible	352
Transportation Options	353
Shuttle Service	353
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement	353
Courtesy Rental Vehicle	353
Additional Program Information	353
Warranty Information	354
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	354
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	355