Page 1: ...IIAtI I1976 Chevrolet Important operating safety and maintenance instructions...
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Page 3: ...one 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 under the heading Owner Assistanc...
Page 4: ...76 General Motors Corporation 1976 Section 1 2 3 4 5 Table of Contents Page Before Driving Your Vega 1 1 Starting and Operating 2 1 Steering Column Controls 2 2 Floor Controls 2 10 Instrument PaneL 2...
Page 5: ...nfined to a maximum 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 possible avoid hard stops espe...
Page 6: ...are provided for your car Each Key has a dif ferent cross section so that it can be inserted only in certain locks Key with square head stamped Ole for ignition switch only Key with oval head stamped...
Page 7: ...s adjusted to the full rearward position when the control handle is actuated rotated for ward the seat back is adjusted for ward to a normal position REMINDER Avoid hanging ob jects on the right hand...
Page 8: ...ight to release the locking mechanism then exert slight body pressure to move seat to desired position Re lease control lever to lock seat in desired position 1 3 Inside Rearview Mirror Switct optiona...
Page 9: ...eight seconds to remind him to do so Front Seat Lap Shoulder Belt Combination Adjust front seat to your satis faction and sit erect and well back in seat In a single motion pull the lap shoulder belt...
Page 10: ...is provided for those who find the shoulder belt tension a source of discomfort If the shoulder belt tension becomes uncomfortable pull down on the shoulder belt to provide the least amount of slack...
Page 11: ...e to your dealer for service Lap Belts Rear Seat Seating positions next to side win dows have retractors which are designed to automatically take up excess webbing These belts should be positioned sec...
Page 12: ...7 If a child is traveling in a vehi le not equipped with a GeneralMotors infant or child restraint or other appropriate infant or child restraint system the following precautions should be taken 1 In...
Page 13: ...e lap belted in the rear seat Never allow a child to stand or kneel on any seat 3 General Motors recommends that children be restrained properly when riding However if unusual conditions prohibit use...
Page 14: ...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 Department Oshawa Onta...
Page 15: ...ation 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 adjustment Break in Schedule In addition to the...
Page 16: ...obtain in formation on the octane 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 17: ...nd prevent cargo from blocking the inside vent holes on the underside of the quarter panels SITTING IN A PARKED CAR WITH EN GINE RUNNING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD IS NOT RECOMMENDED Do not run engine In...
Page 18: ...ning engine off without locking steering wheel and shift controls Run Normal operating posi tion Start Permits engagement of starter 2 2 IMPORTANT Donot park your car overcombustiblematerials such as...
Page 19: ...ne is running smoothly approximately 30 seconds the idle speed may be reduced by slightly de pressing the accelerator pedal and then slowly releasing Warm Engine Depress ac celerator pedal about halfw...
Page 20: ...he accelerator A gradual start with a steady in crease in accelerator pressure will result in best possible fuel economy Rapid acceleration for fast starts will result in greater fuel consump tion Aut...
Page 21: ...ft into second gear and remain In second until the vehicle speed or throttle are reduced to obtain first gear operation In the same man ner as in D range L2 range position prevents the transmis sion f...
Page 22: ...trans mission shift levers extending from the floor have shiftpattern diagrams located on the knob Depress the clutch pedal fully before attempt ing to shift to a different gear then release the pedal...
Page 23: ...below 20 MPH or if the en gine is obviously lugging the trans mission should be downshifted from high gear to the next lowest gear Downshifting two or more gear positions may be necessary to pre vent...
Page 24: ...he ON position in order for the tum signals to be operational This feature prevents battery drain if the lever is left in an ON position when your car is not in use In a normal turning situation such...
Page 25: ...led the vehicle can still be steered However much greater effort is re quired particularly in sharp turns Tilt Steering Wheel The tilt steering wheel optional equipment can be tilted up above normal p...
Page 26: ...anel Power Brakes On cars with power brakes if power assist to the brakes is in terrupted due to a stalled engine or some malfunction two or more brake applications nor mally can be made using reserve...
Page 27: ...peratures excessive lining wear and possible damage to the brakes REMINDER Front disc brakes have a built in wear indicator that is designed to make a high fre quency squealing or cricket like warning...
Page 28: ...travel devel ops drive alternately backward and forwb d several times and apply brakes firmly in eadh direc tion See your dealer if normal pedal travel is not restored or if there is a rapid increase...
Page 29: ...Clock o STANDARD o OPTIONAL 7 Glove Box 8 Windshield Wiper Washer Control 9 Light Switch 10 Optional Electro Clear Rear Window Defogger Switch 11 Hazard Warning Control Button 2 13 12 Ignition Switch...
Page 30: ...nol I fASTE SfA BEtTS 1 to tell you at a glance many impor tant things about the performance of your car The following infor can still be added to the tank The following conditions may be con sidered...
Page 31: ...go off within a short period of time 1 2 minutes then turn the engine off until the cause of the overheating is corrected Glance at the instrument cluster frequently as you drive to see if this light...
Page 32: ...e greater Greater pedal effort may be re quired Pedal travel may be greater 3 Try out brake operation by start ing and s topping on road shoul der then If you judge such operation to be safe proceed c...
Page 33: ...the clock error is five min utes or more automatically com pensate for time gain or lag Several resettings several days apart may be needed to properly adjust the clock mechanism Have your clock clean...
Page 34: ...will indicate the state of charge of your battery Windshield Wiper and Washer The windshield wiping system operates at low speeds and is de signed to wipe clear specific areasof thewindshield undermo...
Page 35: ...washer it could cause paint damage In cold weather warm the wind shield with defrosters before us ing washer to help prevent icing that may seriously obscure vision Air Vents The air vents in each ki...
Page 36: ...car and out the rear grilles or lock pil lar grilles When the side windows are partially open under some con ditions air will flow into the car through both front and rear grilles and out the side wi...
Page 37: ...is lever to the right directs the air flow through the defroster outlets as desired when windshield defrosting is needed with some air flow to the heater outlet 2 21 Temp Adjust the TEMP control lower...
Page 38: ...on low or medium speeds for normal operation and high speeds for quick warm up and during extremely low tem peratures For adequate rear seat heating the area beneath the front seat must not be blocke...
Page 39: ...t the bottom to HI at the top Blower speed is auto matically maintained when the igni tion switch is in the ON position 2 23 regardless of the position of the selector lever Selector Lever Operation O...
Page 40: ...is recom mended for fogging and or icing conditions Four Season System Air Outlets The center outlet consists of two independently operated barrel type assemblies Each outlet can be rotated or louver...
Page 41: ...s remain the same as described for Push Button radios 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 frin...
Page 42: ...replay in same sequence Balancing the speakers is not required as this ad justment has been made at the fac tory Should it become necessary to make this adjustment see your Chevrolet dealer 1 Rotate...
Page 43: ...enough surface the Positraction can continue to provide driving forc e to the wheel having the greater traction instead of merely spinning the wheel which has the least traction Rear Compartment Sedan...
Page 44: ...ovides an audible warning that the main light switch is in one of the on positions either park ing lights or headlights The reminder buzzer is actuated only when the ignition switch is turned to OFF o...
Page 45: ...k Lift the seatback and push firmly in place To prevent interference it may be necessary to slightly raise the center panel while lift ing the seatback in place 2 29 Kammback Wagon Tailgate and Hatchb...
Page 46: ...r 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 while simultaneously applying moderate pressure to the accelera tor On stan...
Page 47: ...ed by removing the filler plug and installing a 900 2 inch pipe street elbow fitting and adding one quart 2 lbs of SAE 80 or 90 Gear Lubricant Use the filler plug to cap the elbow fitting The addition...
Page 48: ...ansmission in PARK in both vehicles don t let vehicles touch and turn ignition key to LOCK in car with discharged battery Neu tral and OFF in cars with man ual transmission Also turn off lights heater...
Page 49: ...the jumper cables taking care to re move the cable from he negative terminal of the battery in THIS car as the FIRST step 3 4 Preparation Park on level surface and set parking brake firmly Set automa...
Page 50: ...ure to have a mechanic check the wheel nut tightness with a COLUMN REAR 3 5 torque wrench and correct if necessary to 80 ft lbs with standard wheels or 90 ft lbs with optional aluminum wheels Carefull...
Page 51: ...mpossible to remove in a second cleaning Certain portions of the following cleaning instructions are in bold type they are particularly impor tant and must be performed Dust and loose dirt that accu m...
Page 52: ...his type cleaning and for cleaning a panel section where a minor cleaning ring may be left from spot cleaning Vacuum area thoroughly to re move excess loose dirt ALWAYS clean a full trim assembly or c...
Page 53: ...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 an...
Page 54: ...ludes 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 Typ...
Page 55: ...polish for added protection Your Chevrolet Dealer offers many polishes and waxes now ava ilable which have proven of real value in maintaining a good paint finish When using a tar and road oil remover...
Page 56: ...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 57: ...ar 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 58: ...e Preserves finish on vinyl fabric 1051186 22112 oz Gem Glo Quick clean up and wax for slightly dirty finishes 1051398 8 oz Spot Lifter Spot and stain removal on cloth and fabric 1051515 32 oz Optikle...
Page 59: ...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 60: ...iving in dusty conditions trailer pulling extensive idling short trip operation at freez ing temperatures engine not thoroughly warmed up Under these conditions change oil each 3 months or 3 000 miles...
Page 61: ...lOW 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 20 oils are not recommended for sustaine...
Page 62: ...vent 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 elemen...
Page 63: ...D to FUll 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 trans...
Page 64: ...ission fluid and filter every 15 000 miles In heavy city traffic Where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C for extended periods In very hilly or mountainous areas Frequent trailer pUll...
Page 65: ...eeded Level should be at the full cold mark on the recovery tank when the system is cold and at the full hot mark at normal operating temperature Add a 50 50 mixture of high quality ethylene glycol an...
Page 66: ...the 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 67: ...coolant may be lost and damage t6 engine may result from overheating Radiator pressure caps should be checked periodically for proper operation If replacement is required specify AC Thermostat The co...
Page 68: ...p proximately 150 F 66 C hot to the touch fluid should be between HOT and COLD marks If at room temperature approximately 70 F 22 C fluid should be bet ween ADD and COLD marks Fluid does not require p...
Page 69: ...co parts REMINDER The front disc brakes have a built in wear indica tor that is designed to make a high frequency squealing or cricket like warning sound when the linings are worn to where replacement...
Page 70: ...ing correctly Accelerator Linkage Lubricate with engine oil every 15 000 miles Hinges The following points should be checked and lubricated every 6 months or 7 500 miles whichever occurs first hingeS...
Page 71: ...ion of such cor rosive materials it is recommended 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 gi...
Page 72: ...s should be distributed as far forward as pos sible Luggage racks do not in crease the maximum vehicle load capacity specified on the tire pla card Inflation Pressure Tire cold inflation pressures lis...
Page 73: ...esult in abnormal tire wear and adverse vehicle handling Too high an air pressure can result in harsh ride increased susceptibility to damage from road hazards and STANDARD TIRES A78 13 Bias A70 13 Wh...
Page 74: ...s 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 radial tire Visual ins...
Page 75: ...noticed Alignment and Balance Proper front end alignment mini mizestire tread wear To minimize tire wear your front end suspen sion componentS should be in 5 17 NOTE It is recommended that the brakes...
Page 76: ...damage a tire beyond repair The tire industry recommends that punctures on passengercar type radial tires up to diameter can usually be repaired if they occur 5 18 between the major outer tread groove...
Page 77: ...ccept tire chains Tire Replacement Considerations You should replace your tires when 1 Your tires are worn to a point where 2 32 inch or less tread remains or worn deep enough to expose the cord or fa...
Page 78: ...that your new tires are 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 straighten bent whee...
Page 79: ...and 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 St...
Page 80: ...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 ca...
Page 81: ...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 82: ...th 65 4 Wheelbase 97 0 BATTERY RATING ENGINE VOLTS WATTS RESERVE CAPACITY L4 140 12 Std 2300 60 min cu in 12 H b 3200 80 min Cranking power at O F Minutes before battery drops to 10V2 volts with a con...
Page 83: ...Oil Filter Radiator Cap Gasoline Cap Air Cleaner 1 bbl 2 bbl Carburetor Fuel Filter Positive Crankcase Valve 6 2 TURN SIGNAL FLASHER Type Capacity Turn Signal 2 lamp LL Hazard Warning Flasher All 6 la...
Page 84: ...park plugs are recommended for Vega engines All 140 cu in L 4 Engines Normal Service Original Equip AC Type R 43TS FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS The wiring circuits in your Vega are protected trom short...
Page 85: ...ose recommended above Fusible Links are incorporated into the wiring system These are wires of such a gauge that they will fuse or melt before damage occurs to an entire wiring harness in the event of...
Page 86: ...ake the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your prob lem with a member of dealer ship management Frequently 6 5 complaints are the result of a break down in communications and can quickly be resolved by...
Page 87: ...t 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 dealershi...
