Page 1: ...7 t iii r r 7 t r 1976Chevrolet OwnersManual 0 we ll f If Pf l tr 1976 Chevrolet Important operating safety and maintenance instructions 1...
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Page 3: ...on so that it can be inserted only in certain locks Key with s qua r e hell d stamped e for ignition switch only Key with oval head stamped O for all other locks The code number of each key is All OTH...
Page 4: ...cts on the right hand coat hook in such a way that you block the driver s vision to the right rear quarter R MINDER Always lock the doors when driving for greater se curity in the event of an accident...
Page 5: ...anel The seat can be operated as follows I The front control provides up and down movement of the frontof the seat 2 The center control provides forward and backward move ment and up and down move men...
Page 6: ...ugh to permit inserting metal latch plate end of belt into the buckle until a snap is heard If webbing is not pulled out far enough to reach buckle let lap belt rewind into its retractor to release lo...
Page 7: ...When no longer in use front seat lap shoulder belts can be stowed by allowing them to rewind into their retractors The comfort clip can be adjusted when removing belts so shoulder belt slack will be f...
Page 8: ...be positioned secured ahd released as described above undei Lap Shoulder Belt Combination Retractors are available as an option on station wa gon third seats Lap belts at center seating posi tions an...
Page 9: ...your chest and the belt This can be checked by inserting a clenched fist between the belt and your chest with thumb against chest and backof hand facing upward Belt Restraint Inspection o Periodically...
Page 10: ...int systems designed specifically for use with infants and with small children The GM Infant Love Seat is designed for babies up to 20 pounds The GM Child Love Seat not available in Canada is designed...
Page 11: ...lt causes neck or face irritation due to the child s size this may be reduced in some cases by positioning the child further inboard If serious dis c omfort continues the child sh ould be lap belted i...
Page 12: ...ffered by Chevrolet is available from your Chevrolet Dealer or by writing Chevrolet Motor Division Detroit Michigan 48202 or in Canada by writing to General Motors of Canada Limited Owner Relations De...
Page 13: ...tion valve each 12 months or 15 000 miles whichever occurs first See index for important informa tion on belts cooling system care and automatic brake adjuslrilent Break in Schec ule In addition to th...
Page 14: ...o obtain in formation on the octan rating and availability of non leaded fuels available in the countries in which you plan to travel and a mainte nance schedule to be used when operating on leaded fu...
Page 15: ...NOT RECOMMENDED Do not run nglne In confined areas such as garage iny more than needed to mOlfe vehic In or out of are When v hlc ol opped In an UNCONFINED ar with the engine running tor any more tha...
Page 16: ...ning the ignition key and lock knob to unlock the ignition at tempt to turn the steering wheel lIS hard as possible in the direction the wheels are turned At the same time turn the ignition lock knob...
Page 17: ...f engine starts but fails to run repeat this procedure When engine is running smoothly approximately 30 seconds the idle speed may be reduced by slightly de pressing the accelerator pedal and then slo...
Page 18: ...uence of selector positions This particularly benefits multicar families and those Who oc casionally drive other cars Shift in dicators are arranged with Park position at one end followed in se quence...
Page 19: ...d gear and remain in second until the vehicle speed or throttle are reduced to obtain first gear opera tion in the same manner 85 in 0 range range posit ion prevents the transmission from shiftins to...
Page 20: ...e steered How ever much greater effort is re quired particularly in sharp turns Tilt Steering Wheel The optional tilt steering wheel can be tilted up above normal posi tion to provide additional room...
Page 21: ...tor If control button is IIW t fully depressed whenchangi g speed setting the car will resume your previously selected spe d To disengage system lightly de press brake p al Horn The horn on your Chevr...
Page 22: ...d Do not pump brakes when brake power assist has been interrupted except when necessary in order to main tain steering control on slippery slirlaces When reserve power is ex hausted the vehicle can st...
Page 23: ...irection See lour dealer if normal pedal travel is not restored or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel which could be a sign of other brake trouble See y6ur dealer also if adjust ment of the...
Page 24: ...eam Indicator 5 Odometer 6 Clock 7 Glove Box 8 Windshield Wiper Washer COntrol 9 Light Switch to Rear Window Defogger Switch 11 Heater or Optional Air Conditioner Control 12 Ash Tray 13 Cigarette Ligh...
Page 25: ...es FULL o Amount of gasoline required for fill up may not exactly corres pond to gauge o Needle may not move away from FULL until sometime after fill up o Needle may move during turns stops and accele...
Page 26: ...e air conditioner if used and run the engine slightly faster than idle speed with the transmission in neutral gear If the light does not go off within a short period of time F2 minutes then tum the en...
Page 27: ...your car have high and low beams to provi je you with proper night time visibility for most driving conditioQs The low beams are used during most city driving The high beams are especially useful when...
Page 28: ...um and this will be reflected by r qings on tbe left part of the scale The greater the acceleration the lower the gauge readil1g or engine vacuum and the poorer the fuel eeonomyat that instant To impr...
Page 29: ...turning the hands cl0 ck fise if slew c0 unterclockwise if fast This will if the cl0 ck errer is five min utes er m0 re utematicallyc0 m pensate f0 r tim e gain 0 r l g Sev eral resettings sev eral da...
Page 30: ...g damage and to provide better cleaning Do not use radiator anti freeze in windshield washer it could cause paint damage In coldweather warm the wind shield with defrosters before us 2 16 ing washer t...
Page 31: ...is com pleted 2 17 NOTE For proper operation the Wash button must be fully de pressed for one or two seconds Air Vents The air vents under the instru ment panel admit air from the vent grille just ahe...
Page 32: ...on With the side windows closed outside air will flow into the front grilles through the car and out the rear air exhaust valves Basic Operating Tips Always keep front Jnlet grille clear of obstructi...
Page 33: ...NOTE Fan will automatically op erate in LO position after engine coolant temperature has reached 95O F whenever ignition switch is in the ON position There is no OFF position Operate system for 30 se...
Page 34: ...dow to remove frost or moisture Its blower has a two speed control switch on the instrument panel Four SeasonAir Conditioning System Operating instructions for your Four Season Air Conditioner are as...
Page 35: ...required Bi Level A C Outside air is de livered from the heater lower outlet and the defroster duct and upper outlets to provide comfort and keep the windshield and side glass clear under low fogging...
Page 36: ...gh the floor dis tributor duct Control Panel The control panel has a tempera ture dial and a single control lever Temperature Dial This dial may be set once to the desired temperature much as your hom...
Page 37: ...omfortron system will provide warm air to the floor and cooler air out of the upper outlets thus pro viding a warm floot without exces sive rise in breath level tempera ture Under extremely bright sun...
Page 38: ...ional airflow lap cool ers 2 are provided under the steering column an9 glove box They have vertical ir control vane outlets and are aimed aJ the driver and passenger lap 10cations Under the driver s...
Page 39: ...nra dios FM broadcasts may be re ceived as far as 25 miles from the sending station depending on the power of the station and the exist ing terrain In fringe areas it may be possible to retune the rad...
Page 40: ...s is not required as this ad justment has be n made at the fac tory Should it become necessary to make ihis adjustPlent see your Chevrolet dealer I Rotate Fader control until vol ume from front and re...
Page 41: ...by operating the switch marked LOCK located on either door panel The auto matic locking mechanism does not at any time interfere with mart ual operation of any door lock button The doors will not unlo...
Page 42: ...ard side of the passenger s following precautions should be observed Close all other windows Adjust heating or cooling system to torce outside air Into car 8S follows 1 On fatlon Wagons not equipped w...
Page 43: ...ted into load floors or into seats from 2 29 NOTE If the intemal power window con trol falls to operate the tailgate window It Is probable the window will still be oper able by means of the exterior k...
Page 44: ...e right side of the seat back then push the seat back forward which will move the entire right seat forward see illustration A When the seat is returned rearward to normal sitting posi tion the seat a...
Page 45: ...on front of seat back to release 2 31 hinged filler panel Fold hinged filler panel forward onto seat back Lift seat back upward un til it locks into seat position Third Seat Operation To lower the th...
Page 46: ...rated on the rea of the tight hand quarter outer panel adjacent to the tail gate The manually operated tail gate may be operated only by the rear switch on the body exterior The control switches actua...
Page 47: ...ending Concealed Luggage Space To gain access to the concealed luggage space open tailgate and raise lid as shown in illustration upon the distance the switch is rotated To close tailgate raise gate w...
Page 48: ...tton out Freeing Car From Sand etc If it becomes necessary to rock the car to free it from sand mud or snow move the selector lever on automatic transmission models from D to R in a repeat pat tern wh...
Page 49: ...with a discharged battery may be started by using energy from a battery in another car call d jump starting Jump Starting Jump starting may be dangerous and should be attempted only if the followi 1g...
Page 50: ...on in PARK in both vehicles don t let vehicles touch turn ignition key to LOCK in car with dis charged battery Neutral and OFF in cars with manual transmissioJl Also turn off lights heater ancl all un...
Page 51: ...few minutes then start the en gin in the car that has the dis charged battery 6 Reverse the above sequence EXACTLY when removing the jumper cables taking care to remove the cable from the nega tive te...
Page 52: ...nd away from the mounting hooks 3 Remove hub cap or wheel cover with flat end of wheel nut wrench and loosen but do not remove nutS by turning coun terclockwise COUPE AND S DAH MODElS 4 With column as...
Page 53: ...oss sequeIice After charigingwheels be sure to have a mechanic check the wheel tightness with a torque rench and correct if necessary to 100 ft lbs Carefully instali hub cap or wheel covet and rear wh...
Page 54: ...impossible to remove in a second cleaning Certain portions of the following cleaning instructions are in bold type they are particularlyimpor tant and must be performed Dust and loose dirt that accu m...
Page 55: ...his type cleaning and for cleaning a panel section where a minor cleaning ring may be left from spot cleaning Vacuum aria thoroughly to re move excess loose dirt ALWAYS clean a full trim assembly or c...
Page 56: ...h Cleaning action should be from outside of stain FEATHER ING towards center of stain and constantly changing to a clean sec tion of cloth When stain is cleaned from fabric immediately dry area with a...
Page 57: ...Includes candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains Care fully scrape off excess stain then clean first with cool water and allow to dry If stain remains clean with Spot Lifter Solvent...
Page 58: ...or polish for added protection Your Chevrolet Dealer offers many polishes and waxes now available which have proven of real value in maintaining a good paint finish When using a tar and road oil remov...
Page 59: ...til the cleanser foams to a soapy consistency Remove the first accumulated soilage with a cloth or sponge before it can be ground into the top material Apply addi tional cleanser to the area and scrub...
Page 60: ...r around coolant and anti freeze and Anti Freeze for your radiator 1050028 1 gal Permanent Type Coolant Same as above and Anti Freeze 1050172 16 oz Tar and Road Oil Remover Removes old wax polish tar...
Page 61: ...ent and Gas Line De Icer Presoftened Cleaner Wax Dexron II G M Super E O S Engine Oil Supplement 4 8 Hood Trunk and Door Hinges and Latches Cleans optional vinyl tops Qleans vinyl and cloth on door tr...
Page 62: ...d brief explanation of the safety emission leaded gasoline can damage or severely reduce the effectiveness of the emission control system and re sult in loss of warranty coverage Use unleaded gasoline...
Page 63: ...ort trip operation at freez ing ternperatures engine not thoroughly warmed up Under these conditions change oil each 3 months or 3 000 miles whichever occurs first Operation in dust stOmlS may require...
Page 64: ...F fO 2 0 4 0 O 8 0 1 c 30 20 10 0 1 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE SAE 5W 30 oils are recommended for all seasons in vehi cles normally operated in Canada SAE 5W 20oi...
Page 65: ...ent of an operational problem consult your dealer for advice before using sup plemental additives Air Cleaner When replacement of Air Cleaner filter element is necessary an AC ACron air filter element...
Page 66: ...LL with a hot transmission Slippage and transmission failure can result Fluid level too low can cause slipping particularly when the transmission is cold or the car is on a hill Check the transmission...
Page 67: ...ges If you do not use your vehicle under severe conditions change the fluid and filter every 60 000 miles Refer to section 6 Specifications for required fluid quantities If the vehicle is usually driv...
Page 68: ...eded LeveL should be at the full cold mark on the recovery tank when the system is cold and at the full hot roark at Iiormal operating temperature Add 501 50 mixture of high quality ethylene glycol an...
Page 69: ...he drained liquid is nearly colorless 6 Allow system to drain com pletely and then close radiator drain valve tightly Install block drain plugs if removed 7 Remove recovery cap leaving hoses in place...
Page 70: ...e cooling system is protected and controlled by a thermostat that maintains a satisfactory engine operating temperature This ther mostat is installed in the engine coolant outlet arid is designed for...
Page 71: ...st ant EP Chassis Lubricant which meets GM Specification 6031M Power Steering System Check the fluid level in the pump reservoir at each oil change period Add GM Power Steering Fluid or Automatic Tran...
Page 72: ...arts REMINDER The front disc brakes have a built in wear indica tor thatis designed to make a high frequency squealing or cricket like warning sOl l1d when the linings are worn to where replacement is...
Page 73: ...Apply Lubriplate or equivalent to latch pilot bolts and latch locking plate 3 Apply light engine oil to all pivot points in release mecha nism as well as primary and secondary latch mechanisms 4 Lubr...
Page 74: ...d that the complete underbody be inspected and flushed at least once each year preferably after a win ter s exposure Particular atten tion should be given to cleaning out underbody members where dirt...
Page 75: ...represents the design capacity of the vehicle not merely of the tires Station Wagon loads Should be distributed as far forward as pos sihle Luggage racks do not in crease the maximum vehicle load cap...
Page 76: ...rmal tire wear and adverse vehicle handling Too high an air pressure can result in harsh ride increas ed susceptibility to damage from road hazards and STANDARD TIRES HR78 15 Radial G78 15 Bias Bel te...
Page 77: ...res above 4 Always use a tire pressure gauge a pocket type gauge is recom mended when checking infla tion pressures Underinflated radial tires may have the same appearance as a properly inflated radia...
Page 78: ...r is noticed Alignment and Balance Proper front end alignment i i mizes tire tread wear To mlmmlze tire wear your front end susp n sion components should be m 5 17 NOTE It is recommended that the brak...
Page 79: ...ir The tire in ustry recommends that punctures on passenger car type radial tires up to 4 diameter can usually be repaired if they occur 5 18 between the major outer tread grooves Traction and Snow Ti...
Page 80: ...s are worn to a point where 2 32 inch or less tread remains or worn deep enough to expose the cord or fabric To help you detect this condition your tires incorporate built in tread wear indicators tha...
Page 81: ...will assure yqu that your new tires re compatable with your car Wheel Replacement Considerations Wheels must be replaced if bent heavily rusted leak air or if lug nuts continually loosen Do not straig...
Page 82: ...nd re sult in loss of warranty coverage Jackrabbit Starts Gasoline can be conserved and engine and tire life prolonged by avoiding unnecessarily rapid accel eration away from lights and stop signs Sto...
Page 83: ...a good idea to check tire pressures regularly Wheel Alignment Incorrect toe in or toe out can have the effect of dragging your front tires sideways and may cause premature tire wear It takes power to...
Page 84: ...properly tuned engine will help avoid malfunctions that could damage the catalytic converter 2 Do not park your car over combustible materials such as grass or leaves which can come into contact with...
Page 85: ...1 75 gal IB 25 gal OIL CHANGE AND fiLTER CHANGE U S Imperial Measure Measure 5 qt 4 qt 5 qt 4 V qt 6 1 COOLING SYSTEM 350 V 8 400 V 8 454 V 8 U S Measure 18 qt 18 qt 23 0 qt Imperial Measure 15 qt 15...
Page 86: ...OR 350 Cu In ENGINE DATA 2 and 4 Barrel Compo Ratio 8 5 1 Bore 4 00 Stroke 3 48 Firing Order FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKER The wiring circuits in your 1976 Chevrolet are protected from short circuits by a...
Page 87: ...e and Side Marking Lamp 20A An Air Conditioning high blower speed fuse 30 amps is located in an In tine fuse holder running from JUnction block to AI Conditioning relay Do not Ufe fuses of higher ampe...
Page 88: ...ake the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your prob lem with a member of dealer ship management Frequently 6 4 complaints are the result of a break down in communications and can quickly be resolved by...
Page 89: ...act will be acknowledged providing Chevrolet s position in the matter When contacting the Zone or Central Office please bear in mind that ultimately your problem likely will be resolved in the dealers...
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Page 92: ...tilating 2 19 Body Identification Number 6 1 Brakes D riying Through Deep Water 2 8 Linings 2 8 Maintenance 5 1 1 Master Cylinder Level 5 11 Parking Brake 2 8 Pedal Travel 2 8 Power 2 8 Self Adjusting...
Page 93: ...Indicator 2 11 Recommendation 5 3 Ethylene Glycol Coolant 5 7 Exhaust Gas caution 2 1 Driving With Trunk Open 2 1 Exhaust System Checks 2 1 Parked With Engine Running 2 1 Pulling A Trailer 2_1 Exteri...
Page 94: ...Acrylic Care 4 5 Lane Changer and Turn Signal 2 5 Lap and Shoulder Belts 1 6 Latches Door 1 2 Folding Seat Back 1 3 Hood 5 1 2 Lighter Cigarette 2 15 Lights 6 3 Backup 6 3 Brake Warning _ 2 12 Bright...
Page 95: ...tch Folding Front 1 3 Belt Buzz r Light Reminder 1 1 6 Child Safety d 1 8 Head Restraints 1 7 Seat Belts Child Restraint 1 8 Inspection and Care 1 7 Lap 1 4 Retractors 1 5 Shoulder 1 5 Self Adjusting...
Page 96: ...Hydra matic 2 4 Tray Ash 2 JO Tread Wear Indicators 5 19 Trim Care Interior 4 1 Trunk Driving With Trunk Open 2 1 Turoo Hydra matic Maintenance 5 5 Operation 2 4 Turn Signals and Lane Change Feature 2...
Page 97: ...urchased ST 329 74 1974 SERVICE MANUAL 7_50 Includes on the car adjustments maintenance and re moval and install ation of components Some overhaul information is also included e g Brake Master Cylinde...
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Page 99: ...on illustration Engine Oil DipstiCk Located on the left side of engine block Check oil level as the last operation in a fuel stop Maintain between ADD and FULL marks on dipstick Engine Oil Recommendat...
Page 100: ...of Zone Offices throughout the country Should you have a problem that cannot be handled through normal channels follow the procedure presented in Section 6 of this manual underthe heading Owner Assist...
Page 101: ...GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION 1976 Table of Contents Section Pag 1 Before Driving Your Chevrolet 1 1 2 Starting and Operating 2 H 1 Steering Column Controls 2 2 Floor Controls 2 8 Instrument Panel 2 10 O...
Page 102: ...be confined to a maxiinum of 55 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 and if p ssible avoid hard sto...
