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Page 1: ...1973 CHEVROLET IMPORTANT OPERATING SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS...

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Page 3: ...vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction Return to him for Guardian Maintenance Service and any other assistance you may require To assist dealers in handling your needs Chevrolet...

Page 4: ...a substitute the name General Motors of Canada wherever the name Chevrolet Motor Division appears in this manual ST 309 73 GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION 1972 Table of Contents Section 1 Before Driving Yo...

Page 5: ...speed during the first 500 miles be confined to a maximum of 60 M P H but do not drive for ex tended periods at anyone constant speed either fast or slow Dur ing this period avoid full throttle starts...

Page 6: ...n be inserted only in certain locks Key with square head stamped E for ignition switch and door locks Key with oval head stamped H for all other locks 3 The code number of each key is stamped on the k...

Page 7: ...nging ob jects on the right hand coat hook in such a way that you block the driver s vision to the right rear quarter REMINDER Always lock the doors when driving for greater security in the event of a...

Page 8: ...sufficient pressure by pushing or pulling to move mirror up or down Occupant Restraint Belts Lap and shoulder belts provide added security and comfort for you and your passengers Proper use and care o...

Page 9: ...then lap belt at center seating positions place adjust able latch plate at right angles to the belt webbing and pull on latch plate belt should then slide easily through the adjust able latch plate 6...

Page 10: ...n when the parking brake is en gaged NOTE The right front seat con tains a weight detector which is designed to activate the buzzer and light whenever a nominal weight is placed on the seat The weight...

Page 11: ...llowing the lap belt to rewind into its retractor Take up re maining slack using the shoul der belt adjustment feature To completely restow the shoul der belt remove the belt knob from the keyhole til...

Page 12: ...Restraints If a child is traveling in a vehi cle not equipped with a General Motors inf mt restraint or other safe infant or child restraint sys tem the following precautions should be taken 1 Infant...

Page 13: ...riting to General Motors of Canada Limited Owner Relations Department Oshawa Ontario To assist in attaining good han dling of the car trailer combina tion it is important that the trailer tongue load...

Page 14: ...esult from their use To minimize this possibility write to Chevrolet Motor Division Service Depart ment Detroit Michigan 48202 or in Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Owner Relations De...

Page 15: ...at all times SITTING IN A PARKED CAR WITH ENGINE RUNNING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD IS NOT RECOMMENDED Do not run engine In confined areas such as garages any more than needed to move vehicle in or out of...

Page 16: ...n park automatic transmission models or in reverse on manual trans mission models Off Permits turning engine off without locking steering wheel and shift controls 13 Run Normal operating posi tion Sta...

Page 17: ...ly approximately 30 seconds the idle speed may be reduced by slightly depress ing the accelerator pedal and then slowly releasing Warm Engine Depress ac celerator pedal about halfway and hold while cr...

Page 18: ...e engine with the selector lever in N Neutral or P Park position select the range de sired see table and depress the accelerator A gradual start with a steady increase in accelerator pres sure will re...

Page 19: ...hen shifting into or out of the Park position Exercise care when depressing button to prevent un intentional shifts to Park L2 or Reverse NOTE Shift quadrant for all Automatic Transmissions is located...

Page 20: ...mph Both transmissions being fully synchronized may be downshifted into 1st gear at any speed below 20 m p h Shift into Reverse gear only after the car has stopped Always depress and release the clutc...

Page 21: ...the tum signals by moving the turn signal lever part way to the first stop and holding it there The lever returns to the neutral or cancelled position when the driver releases his hold on the lever A...

Page 22: ...de additional room for entrance and exit as well as selected driving positions below normal height This permits individual se lection of the most natural position for all driving conditions On long tr...

Page 23: ...ed When reserve power is exhausted vehicle can still be stopped by ap plying greater force to the pedal Parking Brake To set parking brake fully de press foot pedal at far left side For maximum holdin...

Page 24: ...iodic brake adjustments Drum brake adjustment is made automatically as the brakes are applied while car is moving backwards Disc brake adjustment is made automatically with each brake application If e...

Page 25: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS OPTIONAL LEFT OUTLET HEATER OPTIONAL AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS OPTIONAL REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH 22 WARNING LIGHT AIR CONDITIONING LAP COOLER OUTLET RIGHT OUTLET...

Page 26: ...on position When the ignition switch is turned SRAKE WARNING UGHT off the needle will not necessar ily return to the empty mark but may stop at any point on the dial 23 Oil Pressure Indicator Light Th...

Page 27: ...light is on Brake System Warning Light The service brake system is de signed so that half of the brake sys tem will provide some braking ac tion in the event of a hydraulic leak in the other half of t...

Page 28: ...e especially useful when driving on dark roads since they provide ex cellent long range illumination The headlight beam indicator will be on whenever the high beams or brights are in use The Headlight...

Page 29: ...e readings Hard driving or prolonged idling in very hot weather will cause the pointer to move beyond the center of the band Should pointer move to the line at the H end of the band stop engine or red...

Page 30: ...r has both a low and a high speed position Pressing the control will send a measured amount of water or other cleaning agent onto the windshield and will also cause the wiper lever to move thus starti...

Page 31: ...ndows closed The following sections of this manual provide additional operat ing tips for obtaining maximum heating and cooling comfort See also Engine Exhaust Gas Caution at beginning of this Section...

Page 32: ...ield de frosting is needed At the DEF po sition full right the entire airflow is diverted to the defroster outlets Vary TEMP lever as required Fan The fan lever has four 4 posi tions from off at the t...

Page 33: ...reater air flow is desired move the FAN lever down to operate the three speed blower Rear Window Defroster To insure clear vision through the rear window during inclement weather the Rear Window De fr...

Page 34: ...d into vehicle through heater outlet A C Air from the passenger com partment is recirculated through the system with some outside air and discharged from the upper outlets when the temperature lever i...

Page 35: ...riving in snow if defog or deice is not re quired to keep the windshield from fogging it is recommended that the Heater position be used This keeps the windshield cold so that snow will not stick and...

Page 36: ...M broadcasts Move the slide bar above the radio dial to the right or left to select AM or PM recep tion All other controls remain the 33 same as described for Push Button radios FM broadcasts may be r...

Page 37: ...r 1 Rotate fader control until volume from front and rear speakers sounds equal 2 Regulate volume control and tone controls as desired 3 To change program track push in volume control knob and re leas...

Page 38: ...ever the Positrac tion directs driving force to the rear wheel having the better traction Adjustable Front Seat Back Drivers Side The optional adjustable front seat back drivers side can be adjusted t...

Page 39: ...ock the car to free it from sand mud or snow move the selector lever on automatic transmission models 36 from 0 to R in a repeat pat tern while simultaneously applying moderate pressure to the acceler...

Page 40: ...nsmissions cannot be started by towing or pushing the car To start the car when the Ener gizer battery is discharged use a single auxiliary battery or Energizer of the same nominal voltage 12 volts as...

Page 41: ...re 4 Attach one end of the remaining negative cable to the negative terminal black color or N of the booster battery and the other end to the engine lift bracket on 6 cylinder models and the delcotron...

Page 42: ...Changing Tires Preparations Park on a level surface and set parking brake firmly Set automatic transmission in PARK manual transmission in reverse FRONT 39 REAR INFLATABLE TIRE...

Page 43: ...ck column should be slightly angled in toward car since it will straighteri as car is raised jack slightly under car and engage tang of bracket in bumper notch then bring jack base back toward upright...

Page 44: ...rom uphol stery determine as accurately as possible the nature and age of the spot or stain Some spots or stains can be removed satisfactorily with water or mild soapsolution refer to accompanying Rem...

Page 45: ...d for cleaning a panel sec tion where a minor cleaning ring may be left from spot cleaning Vacuum area to remove excess loose dirt Always clean at least a full trim panel or section of trim Mask adjac...

Page 46: ...n clean cloth rinse with cloth soaked in cold water saturate cloth with one part household ammonia and 5 parts water apply for 1 min ute rinse with clean wet cloth Vomitus Sponge with clean cloth dipp...

Page 47: ...cleaner to remove road grime and dirt from white sidewall tires Cleaning the Optional Vinyl Top The top should be washed fre quently with neutral soap suds lukewarm water and a brush with soft bristl...

Page 48: ...xplanation of the safety emission control lubrication and anti knock quality will result in spark knock a metallic rapping noise generated during the com bustion process It should be noted that Resear...

Page 49: ...requires a re placement only a cap with these same features should be used Fail ure to use the correct cap can re sult in a serious malfunction of the system Correct replacement caps may be obtained f...

Page 50: ...of continued proper lubrica tion of your Camaro engine Recommended Viscosity Select the proper oil viscosity from the following chart RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY NUMBER I I _111 1 11 11II laU III 11 1_...

Page 51: ...Chevrolet dealer In the event of an operational problem consult your dealer for advice before us ing supplemental additives Drive Belts Every 6 000 miles or 4 months inspect drive belts for wear fray...

Page 52: ...dealer or lo cal service station Check the fluid level at each engine oil change period To make an accurate fluid level check Check the fluid level at each en gine oil change period To make an accura...

Page 53: ...anual and Automatic Every 6 000 miles or 4 months lubricate shift link age and on manual transmission floor controls lever contacting faces with water resistantEP chas sis lubricant which meets GM Spe...

Page 54: ...o 11 Parking Brake Pulley Cables and Linkage Every 6 000 miles or 4 months Apply water resist ant EP Chassis Lubricant which meets GM Specification 6031 M to parking brake cable at cable guides and at...

Page 55: ...e mecha nism as well as primary and secondary latch mechanisms 4 Lubricate hood hinges 5 Make hood hinge and latch mechanism functional check to assure the assembly is working correctly Air Conditioni...

Page 56: ...nly at oil change intervals un less there is evidence of leaking or overheating Do not remove radiator cap when solution is hot and under pressure Coolant level should be a maximum of three inches bel...

Page 57: ...lugs if removed and add sufficient water to fill system 6 Run engine drain and refill the system as described in steps 1 thru 5 a sufficient number of times until the drained liquid is nearly color le...

Page 58: ...cally for proper operation If re placement is required specify AC Thermostat The cooling system is protected and controlled by a thennostat in stalled in the engine coolant outlet to maintain a satisf...

Page 59: ...ed tire pressures listed on the placard may be used when loads of 4 occupants or less are carried II RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURES PSI COlD VEHICLE LOAD FRONT REAR UP TO VEHICLE C CITY RECOMMENDED TIRE S...

Page 60: ...ve the appearance of being under inflated Vehicle Loading Do not load your vehicle beyond the vehicle capacity total pounds shown on the tire placard This figure repre sents the design capacity of the...

Page 61: ...pert H an air loss occurs while driv 58 ing do not attempt to drive on the deflated tire more than is nec essary to stop safely Driving even a short distance can damage a tire beyond repair Temporary...

Page 62: ...eedometer driven gear Snow Tires If you equip your vehicle with snow tires they should be inflated 4 psi above the recommended pressures shown on the tire pla card up to a maximum of 32 psi cold for l...

Page 63: ...Remove valve qp and make sure valve core is screwed tight in valve stem 3 Remove plastic cap from in flator 4 Place inflator over valve stern and push onto stem until sound of gas entering tire can b...

Page 64: ...eavy concentration of such corrosive materials it is recommended that the complete underbody be in spected and flushed at least once each year preferably after a win ter s exposure Particular attentio...

Page 65: ...MINOR TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE IMPORTANT For maximum performance and economy keep your GM car all GM Specify General Motors parts identified by one of these trademarks 62...

Page 66: ...tank is not empty you may check further to see Checking Fuel Flow 63 whether the fuel is reaching the carburetor Disconnect the fuel line at the carburetor and remove the center wire ground the secon...

Page 67: ...d for no apparent reason have your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer check the battery the GENERATOR and the VOLTAGE REGULATOR GENERATOR trouble should already have been indicated by the generator indicator...

Page 68: ...lls danger ously low Check the oil level as a matter of course M Low COOLANT LEVEL will of course couse engine over heating Determine the cause of the low coolant level and have it corrected if necess...

Page 69: ...attached to cowl panel DIMENSIONS Overall Length Coupe 1SS 5 Height 49 1 Width 74 4 Wheelbase 10S 0 66 BATTERY RATING L6 and 307 VS engine equipped vehicles I 2 volt 54 plate 2300 watts 350 VS engine...

Page 70: ...1950 RPO L 82 Z28 1800 Radiator Pressure Cap 15 lb 67 Air Conditioning System Compressor oil 525 vis 11 oz Refrigerant R l 2 Four Seasons 3 lb 12 oz Turbo Hydramatic U S Measure 350 10 0 qts 400 11 0...

Page 71: ...ircuits by a combin ation of fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself This greatly reduces the hazard of electrically caused fires in the automobile The fuse junction bloc...

Page 72: ...to Air Conditioning relay Do not use fuses of higher amperage rating than those recommended above Fusible links are incorporated into the wiring system These are wires of such agauge that they will fu...

Page 73: ...ou take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your prob lem with a member of dealer ship management Frequently 70 complaints are the result of a break down in communications and can quickly be resolved...

Page 74: ...ny case your letter will be acknowledged providing Chevro let s position in the matter When contacting the Zone or Central Office please bear in mind that ultimately your problem likely will be resolv...

Page 75: ...xa Kansas Kansas City 8900 Marshall Dr 66015 913 888 1400 Wichita Kansas 4921 E 21st St 67200 316 685 1311 Louisville Kentucky 4501 Indian Trail 40200 502 968 6203 Harahan La New Orleans 5401 Jefferso...

Page 76: ...45 N Overland St 84054 801 295 9441 Sandston Va Richmond 5450 Lewis Road 23150 703 222 2840 Charleston W Virginia 1205 1211 Virginia St E 25300 304 344 2301 Bellevue Washington Seattle 106th Ave N E 9...

Page 77: ...Brake 20 Pedal Travel 21 Power 20 Self Adjusting 21 Trailer 10 Warning Ljght 24 Break In Period Cars Pulling Trailers 10 New Car 2 Bright Metal Cleaning 44 Brights Headlamp Indicator 25 Buckles Seat B...

Page 78: ...tion 46 Ethylene Glycol Coolant 53 Exhaust Gas Caution 12 Driving With Trunk Open 12 Parked With Engine Running 12 Pulling A Trailer 10 Exterior Finish and Trim Care 43 Fabric Care 41 Fan Belt 48 Vent...

Page 79: ...ulder Belts 5 7 Latches Door 4 Folding Seat Back 4 Hood IBC Lighter Cigarette 27 Lights 22 69 Backup 69 Brake VVarning 24 Bright Beam Indicator 25 Bright Beam Switch 21 Bulb Chart 69 Courtesy 69 Engin...

Page 80: ...aining Children 9 Shoulder Belts 7 Retractors Lap Belt 5 Reverse R Transmission Range 16 Roof Care Vinyl 44 Rotation Tire 57 Safety Belts Seat Belts 5 Carrier Infant 9 Seat Child 9 Schedule Break In 2...

Page 81: ...Automatic 15 Braking Effect On Hills 16 Checking Fluid Level 49 Fluid And Strainer 49 Fluid Change Interval 49 Maintenance 49 Shift Controls 50 Shift Indicator Turbo Hydramatic 50 Tread Wear Indicator...

Page 82: ...e and removal and installation of components Some overhaul information is also included e g Brake Master Cylinder distributor etc Will provide service information to handle most owner s requirements S...

Page 83: ...ays of receipt Michig n Purch sers Add 4 S s Til Michigan Sales Tax Please allow adequate time for postal service This is you shipping I bel Ple se p int cle ly FROM HELM INC C evr let Manual Distribu...

Page 84: ...ight or left side of engine block depending on engine model Check oil level as the last operation in a fuel stop Maintain between ADD and FULL marks on dipstick Engine Oil Recommendation Use only high...

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