1996 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 68

Vehicle and Content Theft-DeterrenUAlr m System (Option) If your vehicle hasthis option, it has a theft-deterrent alarm system. Once armed, the system will sound the horn and flash the parlung lampsif the vehicle is broken into. Shock Sensor The shock sensor is what triggers the alarm when it detects a blow to your vehicle. It is located over the right rear wheelhouse near the spare tire the hatch in area. There are two levels of alarms via theshock sensor: Two horn blasts and parking lamp flashes for non-threatening blows to the vehicleand a full two minute alarm for harder blows to the vehicle. Its sensitivity can be adjusted if more or less sensitivity is desired. (Note: If sensitivity increased toomuch, it may give false alarms caused by gusts of wind or other natural events that may shake the vehicle). To adjust, remove the label coveringthe adjustment knob and adjust as desired. The shock sensor is ignored by the alarm system during ignition on, when the hatch is open, when the alarm is disarmed,when customized to be ignored and for five seconds after the horn sounds an alarm or chirp. Theshock sensor isignored after triggering three full alarmsuntil the system is rearmed. Coupe Convertible 2-13