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CHEVROLET ZONE OFFICE ADDRESSES

Irondale, Ala. (Birmingham)

2300 Crestwood Blvd.

Los Angeles, California

1800 Avenue of the Stars

Oakland, California

10910 E. 14th St.

San Diego, California

707 Broadway

Denver, Colorado

4355 Kearney St.

Jacksonville, Florida

8206 Phillips Hwy.
Doraville, Georgia (Atlanta)

6005 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.

Indianapolis, Indiana

2350 N, Shadeland Ave.

South Bend, Indiana

320 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Broadview, Illinois (Chicago)

2600 S. 25th Ave.

Peoria, Illinois

2009 N. Knoxville

Des Moines, Iowa

818 Fifth Ave.

Lenexa, Kansas (Kansas City)

8900 Marshall Dr.

Wichita, Kansas

4921 E. 215t St.

Louisville, Kentucky

4501 Indian Trail

Harahan, La. (New Orleans)

5401 Jefferson Hwy.

Portland, Maine

150 Riverside St.

Hanover, Maryland (Baltimore)

1800 Parkway Drive

Westwood, Mass. (Boston)

505 Blue Hill Drive

Grand'BIanc, Michigan (Flint)

5198 Territorial Road

Southfield, Michigan (Detroit)

15565 Northland Drive

Edina, Minn. (Minneapolis)

7600 Metro Blvd.

Hazelwood, Missouri (St. Louis)

5801 N. Lindbergh Blvd.

Omaha, Nebraska

11616 nln Street

Englewood, N. J. (Newark)

385 Nordhoff Place

Bethpage, Long Island, N. Y.

175 Central Ave.. South

Cheektowaga, N. Y. (Buffalo)

2615 Walden Ave.

Syracuse , N. Y.

107 Twin Oaks Dr.

Tarrytown, N.Y.

371 S. Broadway

Charlotte, N. C.

701 Interstate 85

Fargo, N. D.

701 Fourth Ave.. N.

Parma, Ohio (Cleveland)

12990 Snow Road

(Parma)

Sharonville, Ohio (Cincinnati)

11575 Reading Rd.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

12 N. E. 36th Street

Beaverton, Oregon (Portland)

2250 N. W. Tualatin Valley Hwy.

Carnegie, Penn. (Pittsburgh)

507-527 Forrest Ave.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

101 Radnor St.

King of Prussia, Penn. (Phila.)

935 First Avenue
Memphis, Tenn.

3495 Lamar Ave.
Dallas, Texas

8635 Stemmons Freeway

EI Paso, Texas

1633 Airway Blvd.

Houston, Texas

4807 W ake Forest St.

North Salt Lake, utah

845 N. Overland St.

Sandston, Va. (Richmond)

5450 Lewis Road

Charleston, W. Virginia

1205-1211 Virginia St., E.

Seattle, Washington

233 Sixth. North

Green Bay, Wisconsin

1901 S. Webster Ave.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

4066 N. Port Washington Ave.

CANADA

Vancouver, B. C.

900 Terminal Avenue

Calgary, Alta.

Box 2510

Regina, Sask.

581 Park sr.
Winnipeg, Man.

1345 Redwood Avenue
London, Ont.

Box 5412 Terminal "A"

Ottawa, Ont.

875 Belfast Road

Toronto, Ont.

68 Richmond St.. E.

Montreal, Que.

5000 Trans-Canada Highway,

Pointe Claire, Quebec

Moncton, N. B.

653 St. George St.

MEXICO

General Motors de Mexico S. A.

de C. V. Av. Ejercito Nacional

Apartado 107 BIS

Mexico 1. D.F.

Summary of Contents for Chevrolet CAMARO 1969

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Page 2: ...represents our very finest in design and engineering that it has been built with care and dedication and that it offers all the quality reliability safety and value that you have come to expect from Chevrolet Your new 1969 Chevrolet meets or exceeds all applicable U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Effectiveness of these safety features can best be continued through regular vehicle inspect...

Page 3: ...ardian Maintenance for Owner Protection 49 Owner s Responsibilities 49 Maintenance and Lubrication 54 Minor Trouble Shooting 70 Specifications 74 Index 79 contained booklet is the lates prod af the time of printing The right is without notice GENERALlM010R G 0Rp0RAT 0N IMPORTANT SAFETY AND ANTI THEFT INFORMATION To HELP YOU ENJOY THE MAXIMUM IN VEHICLE SATISFACTION PGH No 3955545 TABLE OF CONTENTS...

Page 4: ... SEAT BELTS Fastened Properly adjusted GLASS AND MIRRORS Cracked broken or missing Mirror adjustment STEERING CONTROL Excessive play in wheel Excessive vibration Bent wheels EXHAUST SYSTEM Missing or damaged parts Leaks attachments CHECK LIST PERSONAL CONDITION Physical Mental DRIVING CONIJ TIONS Weather Road Traffic SURRUUNDINGS Before driving away While driving CAR ADJUSTMENTS Seat Mirrors Venti...

Page 5: ... Park R everse for manual transmission Remove key Lock all doors When leaving your car unattended The ignition key warning buzzer warns you if you have left the key in the Anti Theft Ignition Steering and Transmission Lock when the driver s door is opened Heed its warning remove the key and lock the doors The visible vehicle identification number on the instru ment panel aids in apprehension of th...

Page 6: ...A WORD FROM CHEVROLET Owner s important and maintenance of your to obtain maximum enjoyment and from your car yourself with Your personnel your car any maintenance or Chevrolet 4 ...

Page 7: ...ps Driving for Economy Proper maintenance and wise opera tion will combine to help you achieve maximum fuel economy with your car Your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer can properly tune and main tain your car but wise operation is your responsibility Give the car suf ficient warm up time do not make full throttle starts or unnecessary severe stops and drive at reasonable speeds and as steadily as trail...

Page 8: ...lector lever of transmissions in P or N P preferred A starter safety switch is designed to prevent starter operation while the transmission selector lever is in any 6 drive position On manual transmission cars hold clutch pedal to throughout the starting procedure A starter safety switch incorporated in manual transmission cars is designed to pre vent starter operation when the clutch is not fully...

Page 9: ...ed may be downshifted into lst cranking engine During Extremely Cold Weather 0 F and below or after car has been standing idle several days Fully depress and release accel erator pedal two or three times before cranking the engine With Og the accelerator crank the engine by turning the key to the Start position and release when engine starts When engine is running smoothly tap accelerator pedal to...

Page 10: ...ever may be moved freely be tween H1 and lst but must be raised in order to shift from Hi to Neutral or Reverse The lever must also be raised in order to shift into or out of Park All Automatic Transmissions 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 consumption Automatic t...

Page 11: ...r rearward twice to ob tain L1 po sition or once for L2 position To up shift transmission from L1 to L2 or from L2 to Drive move the lever for ward from the center position to stop Torque Drive Park Use only when car is stopped When operating the transmission in automatic or manual drive DO NOT squeeze the selector lever but ton under handle Also allow lever to return to the center position betwee...

Page 12: ...pressing or squeezing button to prevent unintentional shifts to Park Low 2 or Reverse Tumso Console 3 2 1 P R N D L2 L1 Turbo Hydra Matic 350 and 400 PARK REVERSE NEUTRAL DmvE Lom4 Low 10 Use only when car is stopped For backing car from stop For standing Brakes Applied For forward driving Depress accelerator to floor for extra acceleration below 65 mph depress accel erator half way at speeds belo...

Page 13: ...y applying moderate pressure to the accelerator Do not race engine Avoid spinning wheels when trying to free the car Parking Your Car Always engage the parking brake on manual transmission and place the automatic transmission selector lever in Park position when leaving your car unattended Also with automatic transmissions never park for pro longed periods with engine idling and transmission in ge...

Page 14: ...rting If your car is equipped with a manual 3 speed or 4 speed transmis sion it can be started in an emergency by pushing When being pushed to start the engine turn off all unneces sary electrical loads turn ignition to n H ON depress the clutch pedal and place the shift lever in high gear Re lease the clutch pedal when the car speed reaches 10 to 15 miles per hour Bumpers and other parts contacte...

Page 15: ...OX LOCK AND WIPER CONTROL RIGHT LEFT TURN SPEEDOMETER INDICATOR TURN INDICATOR GAUGE GAUGE LIGHTER CONTROLS INDICATOR LIGHT OPTIONAL AIR CONDITIONING ASH TRAY R7 1o AND SWITCH WARNING LIGHT oPT 6NAL TACHOMETER ENGINE TEMPERATURE OIL Préessune INDICATOR LIGHT OR oDo MErER oPT oNAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT QUADRANT INDICATOR LIGHT OPTION I GAUGE OR OPTIONAL A GAUGE ...

Page 16: ...MPERATURE LIGHT ODOMETER OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT BRAKE WARNING LIGHT OPTIONAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT QUADRANT 14 FUEL GAUGE SPEEDOMETER OPTIONAL CLOCK OPTIONAL HI BEAM RIGHT TURN TACHOMETER INDICATOR INDICATOR OPTIONAL AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS RADIO AND CONTROLS ASH TRAY AND LIGHTER GLOVE BOX LOCK ...

Page 17: ...L GAUGE ASTRO VENTILATION ODOMETER OPTIONAL TACHOMETER OPTIONAL ASSIST LEFT OUTLET AIR CONDITIONING HANDLE OUTLETS LIGHT I SWITCH K LEFT TURN INDICATOR ASTRO VENTILATION H BEAM ASH TRAY R GHT OUTLET NDICATOR AND LIGHTER GENERATOR I OIL PRESSURE GLO E 50X INDICATOR INDICATOR RADIO AND OPTIONAL LIGHT LIGHT CONTROLS LOCK BRAKE WA H s ER LOW FUEL W ARNING ENGINE 15 ...

Page 18: ... and the following page will enable you to more quickly understand and properly in terpret these instruments Low Fuel Level Indicator NOVA CAMARO Located at the bottom right of the instrument cluster this indicator light available for use with the optional console mounted pack will light and illuminate the word FUEL when the fuel gauge registers just above the empty mark approximate ly three gallo...

Page 19: ...ing normal driving speeds the engine should be stopped until the cause of the trouble can be located and cor rected Driving the car with low oil pressure can cause serious engine damage Generator Indicator Light This light provides a quick check on the generating system of your car The red light will be on when the ignition key is in the on position but before the engine is started After the engin...

Page 20: ... controls the charge according to battery requirements When the Delcotron generator is supplying more 18 tachometer indicates the highest recom mended engine rpm Engine operation caus ing tachometer indications in or above the red area can lead to serious engine damage move beyond the center of the band Should pointer move to the line at the H end of the band stop engine or reduce speed to permit ...

Page 21: ...diately GOOD DRIVING PRACTICE A good driver tums on his headlamps at early dusk and during TURNKNQBTo bad Weather to help other drivers see his car from a distance even Headlight Beam Switch High and low headlight beams are controlled by the Hoor button at your left foot The indicator located in bottom of instrument cluster Chevelle Camaro or the speedometer Nova dial will light up when the high b...

Page 22: ...epressing and holding the windshield wiper washer control in the depressed position for a period of 3 5 seconds actuates the washer sys tem sending a measured amount of CAUTION It that the doors Should a malfunction occur in the vacuum system the doors can be opened by hand as follows Pull on outer edge of door toward center of car until doors lock in open position Leave doors open until correctio...

Page 23: ...essway the steering wheel is not turned back sufiiciently after completing the turn to automat ically cancel the tum signal For con venience in such maneuvers the driver can flash the turn signals by moving the turn signal lever part way to the first stop and holding it there The hazard warning system is activated by pushing in on the button located just below the steering wheel on the right side ...

Page 24: ... im paired In any case the cause should be determined and any problem cor rected as soon as possible To make sure the brake warning light is not burned out set the parking brake and start the engine If the light does not come on have your Chevrolet dealer correct the trouble as soon as possible NOTE fute page Power Brakes Cars equipped with power brakes use engine vacuum to reduce the braking effo...

Page 25: ... and adjusted periodically as necessary to compensate for clutch facing wear To check depress pedal by hand until resistance is felt Free travel of pedal should be approxi mately one inch if very little or no free travel is evident clutch adjust ment is required Windshield Wiper and Washer The windshield wiping system op erates at two speeds and is designed to wipe clear designated areas of the wi...

Page 26: ...pe cial key envelope that was given to you at the time of delivery Record the numbers on the key envelope and discard the key plugs Keep the key envelope in a safe place such as your wallet NOT IN THE CAR so that you can have duplicate keys made in the event the original keys are lost IGNITION DOOR LOCK AND TAIL GATE ALL OTHER Door Locks Front and rear side doors can be locked from the inside by d...

Page 27: ...er as re quired CAUTION con outside Operate system for 30 seconds be fore switching to DE ICE This will remove humid air from the system and minimize rapid fogging of the glass which can occur if humid air is blown onto a cool Windshield 25 Heater Operating Tips Always brush snow from the hood and air inlet in front of the windshield before operating the heater Keep all Windows and vents closed to...

Page 28: ...of the lower outlets than from the upper outlets This provides for optimum performance from the system on cool but sunny days Fan speed and Temperature lever may be adjusted as desired for each of the above positions lated air then move on toward the right to NORMAL position for full cooling with outside air Warmer air and maximum heat in the extreme right position Outlets Center Lever AC position...

Page 29: ...r to the lower outlets for defroster operation For maximum de icing operation set the TEMPERATURE lever on HOT OUTLETS lever on HEATER DE FROSTER lever on DE ICE and FAN lever fully down Chevelle to the right for Nova and Camaro CAUTION system for 30 seconds before fogging of the glass which can occur For additional conditioned airflow to the floor two louvered outlets are located on the duct belo...

Page 30: ...type of driving you will do place the TEMP knob in HIWAY or CITY position as required Direct the airHow by adjusting the air vanes at the face of the unit and the louvered rotating outlet at each side For most efficient cooling when driving on highway or at eleva tions of 4 000 feet or more turn the TEMP knob to HIWAY position Air Conditioner Operating Tips Close all windows and vents when operati...

Page 31: ... pennits you to receive clear static free FM broad casts Move the slide bar above the radio dial to the right or left to select AM or FM reception A11 other con trols remain the same as described for Push Button radios FM broad casts may be received as far as 25 miles from the sending station de pending on the power of the station and the existing terrain In fringe areas it may be possible to retu...

Page 32: ...il Chevrolet dealer The indicator light will be on when the radio is tuned to an FM stereo station Most broadcasts on such stations will be in stereo To Tune Your Stereo Radio Tune radio to an FM Stereo station one which the indicator light come on Turn the lever behind the station selector knob until volume from front and rear speakers sounds equal Regulate volume and tone controls as required vo...

Page 33: ...ocks Standard SeaiS The release knob is located at the lower rear of each backrest nearest the door Lift the knob then pull the seatback forward Strato Type Seats Located on the upper side of each backrest Nova and Camaro a button release must be pressed while pulling the seatback for ward On Chevelle models this release button is located in the center of each backrest S1 CAUTION panel weight They...

Page 34: ...l the car slows to the desired speed then release the button If a temporary increase in speed is desired depress the accelerator pedal When pressure on the accelerator pedal is released the cruisecontrol system will resume control at the pre viously set cruising speed When the system has been disen gaged by brake application it may be reengaged when desired as described above CAUTION Do when not w...

Page 35: ...ion directs driving force to the rear wheel having the better traction CAUTION with a Posi traction wheel the ground accelerations cause ways on a crowned road 33 Occupant Restraint Belts Lap and shoulder belts provide added security and comfort for you and your passengers Proper use and care of these belts will assure con tinuance of this security Lap Bells After the front seat has been adjusted ...

Page 36: ...end into the buckle If the Web bing is not initially pulled out far enough to permit buckling release the webbing thus allowing it to rewind in the retractor and release the lock ing mechanism so the webbing can be pulled out to the proper length Rotating the release knob on the side of the retractor also releases the auto matic locking mechanism permitting further extension of the webbing Once th...

Page 37: ... Passengers in the rear seat of a con vertible must remove their shoulder belts optional at extra cost BE FORE the top is lowered The shoul der belt will require adjustment after the top has been either lowered or raised RELEASING BELTS To release the belts simply depress the release tab or button located in the center of the buckle Care of Bells Keep the belts clean and dry Clean with a mild soap...

Page 38: ...tors child seat the following precau tions should be taken 1 Children should be placed in the rear seat Never allow a child to stand or kneel on any seat 2 Infants unable to sit up by them selves should be restrained by placing them in a covered pad ded bassinet which is placed crossways in the vehicle on the rear seat The bassinet should be securely restrained with the regular vehicle seat belts ...

Page 39: ... is suggested that the driver turn his head and look to the rear for backing operations The inside day night rearview mirror incorporates a triple jointed mounting so the driver can position the mirror vertically and horizontally to suit his driving needs It is only necessary to exert enough pressure to overcome the friction load at the three joints in order to adjust the mirror to any position wi...

Page 40: ...ll insert tray in open ing and push back into place clack Reset the clock if your car is so equipped by pulling out the knob and turning the clockwise if slow counterclockwise if fast This will if the clock error is three minutes or more automatically compensate for time gain or lag Several resettings several days apart may be needed to 88 properly adjust the clock mechanism Have your clock cleane...

Page 41: ...e gas cap is lost see your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer for replacement Hood Release Pull the hood release Chevelle and Nova push the hood release to right on Camaro to open the counterbalanced hood If the hood must be slammed to insure closing it is in need of adjustment 39 Folding Rear Seat The Camaro folding seatback optional on all models quickly and easily folds forward and down to pro vide ad...

Page 42: ...the round key Close the lid Hrmly to close the lock The spare tire and auto jack are located in the trunk Fuel Tank The fuel tank filler pipe and all tank connections have been carefully designed to reduce fuel leakage after termination of certain collisions This design reduces Fire hazards in these collisions 40 CAUTION Always stop the engine and do not smoke or cause corrected delay ...

Page 43: ... the glass all the way down be Raise the window by pulling out the window regulator handle at the end indicated by the arrows and turning the handle clockwise Rotate handle counterclockwise and snap into place To open the tailgate lower the Win dow all the way down lift the release handle located on the inside just be low the window and pull the tailgate open To close the tailgate lift into posi t...

Page 44: ...eat back up and rearward until it locks into place Operate both sections of the op tional two section second seat in the same manner Three Seat Style Seats CENTER SEAT Operate the center seat in the same manner as the rear seat in the two seat styles 42 REAR SEAT Grasp the rear of the seat cushion and rotate it over and back form ing the rear of the cargo space Release seat back lock and pull the ...

Page 45: ...ment work related to vehicle emissions and control systems have been developed which are highly effective in reducing undesirable crank case and exhaust emissions This work continues at an accelerated pace All new 1969 Chevrolet passenger cars and light duty trucks comply with all Federal and State laws and regula tions for the Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicle...

Page 46: ...s blow by gases inside the engine MAINTENANCE This valve must be clean in order to maintain efficient engine operation An operational check of the PCV Valve should be made at the first oil change 4 months or 6 000 miles whichever occurs first Every 12 months or 12 000 miles whichever occurs first the PCVValve should be replaced cleaned on Corvairengines Also all hoses fittings and the inlet air fi...

Page 47: ...s MAINTENANCE Complete effectiveness of this system is dependent on proper adjustment of idle speed ignition timing and idle fuel mixture being set according to speci fications as indicated on a decal under the hood These adjustments should be checked at the first oil change 4 months or 6 000 miles whichever comes first Subse quent checks should be made at 12 month or 12 000 mile intervals whichev...

Page 48: ...ance depend upon engine idle speed ignition timing and idle fuel mixture being set according to the specifications shown on a decal under the hood These adjustments should be checked at the first oil change 4 months or 6 000 miles whichever comes first Subsequent checks should be made at 12 month or 12 000 mile intervals whichever comes first These adjustments are also included as part of the qual...

Page 49: ...ise up on tailgate latch at inside of tailgate Lower tailgate ear Door Latch Lower tailgate Window to full down position Raise up on door latch at inside of tailgate Move door to open position oPEN NG REAR oooR f3PEN NG TAIL GATEI 48 Tailgate Latch REAR DOOR I LATCH TAIL GATE LATCH ...

Page 50: ...d in the same manner as the other Chevelle Passenger Cars Convertible Except for the folding top the 44 convertible is operated in the same manner as other Chevrolet built pas senger cars Superlift Air Adjustable Shock Absorbers Superlift Air Adjustable Shock Absorbers allow you to ride with the load space of your E1 Camino fully loaded but with no annoying sag or bumps Air to the rear shocks as n...

Page 51: ...rial and pads must then be gently pulled rearward from between the operating arms of the top The power operated top may then be completely lowered by again actuat ing the control switch The manually operated top may be completely low ered by grasping the underside of the side rail and exerting pressure rearward and downward until the catch clips located at the top of the 45 quarter trim panels sna...

Page 52: ...born stains are encountered a mild foaming cleanser lukewarm Water and a soft bristle brush may be used If desired the top may be supported from the under side during the cleaning operation Regardless which cleaning method is used a generous amount of rinse water is to be used as any soap that may have run down on the body finish may causes streaks if dlowed to dry After cleaning the top be certai...

Page 53: ...ter Never use strong soap or chemical detergents Cleaning agents should be quickly flushed from the surfaces Polishing and Waxing Your Car Although acrylic paint on your car is durable you may wish to wax or polish for added protection Your Protection of Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to maintain luster Washing with water is all that is usually re quired...

Page 54: ...umulated soilage with a cloth or sponge before it can be ground into the top material Apply additional cleanser to the area and scrub until the top is clean Care must be exer cised to keep the cleanser from run ning onto body finish as it may cause streaks if allowed to run down and dry After the entire top has been cleaned rinse generously with clear water to remove all trac es of cleanser Do not...

Page 55: ... the owner and as such are not considered defects in material and workmanship under the provisions of the Chevrolet New Vehicle Warranty Weather and atmospheric conditions varying road surfaces individual driv ing habits and vehicle usage greatly contribute to the need for maintenance services To help you get the utmost in satisfaction and extended service from your Chevrolet the principal service...

Page 56: ...ansmissions Emission Control A check of the items affecting vehicle emission control at the first oil change 4 months or 6 000 miles whichever occurs first is important to control hydro carbon and carbon monox ide emissions within levels estab lished by government standards and thus reduce air pollution Sub sequent checks should be made every 12 months or 12 000 miles whichever occurs first This c...

Page 57: ...ible Top and Trim are affected by normal wear and exposure Proper main tenance and care of these items can add to their appearance and dura bility Replacement Items Brake Linings are directly af fected by driving habits and use the replacement of brake linings and the reconditioning of brake dmms discs should be performed when necessary 51 Spark Plugs and Ignition Points are subject to wear and or...

Page 58: ...l items at first oil change adjust engine idle speed idle fuel mixture ignition timing and operational check of the PCV and related parts Check exhaust system for proper mount ing leaks and missing or damaged parts n during severe operating conditions as ou Interval At first oil change and every second oil change thereafter Every 6 000 miles Every 12 000 miles tlined under Maintenance a 52 Service...

Page 59: ...luid normal passenger car service Adjust Powerglide low band at fluid change Replace Turbo Hydra Matic 400 sump strainer Interval Every 2 years Every 36 000 miles During winter months Periodically Service To Be Performed Drain radiator coolant flush and refill system Check steering gear lubricant Lubricate clutch cross shaft sooner if nec essary remove plug and instaII lube fitting Check operation...

Page 60: ...onsible under terms of the Manufacturer s New Vehicle Warranty Operation in a Foreign Country If you plan to operate your car out side the continental limits of the United States or Canada there is a possibility that the best available fuels are so low in anti knock quality that excessive knocking and serious engine damage may result from their use To minimize this possibility write to Chevrolet M...

Page 61: ...h and sludge deposits resulting from some unusual operational diH iculty a thoroughly tested and approved concentrate Engine Oil Supplement is avail able at your Chevrolet dealer It is suggested that in the event of an operational problem you consult your dealer for advice Recommended Viscosity The fol lowing chart will serve as a guide in selecting the proper oil viscosity The proper viscosity he...

Page 62: ...2 Close valve and add sufficient plain water to fill system 3 Run engine until normal operat ing temperature is reached 4 Drain and refill the system as described in steps 1 2 and 3 a suflicient number of times until the drained liquid is colorless 5 Allow system to drain completely and then close radiator drain valve tightly 6 Add the necessary amount of high quality inhibited glycol base cool an...

Page 63: ... located at the left side of the block Eight Cylinder engine remove plugs on each side of the block CAUTION When system and vapors if the radiator pressure cap is sud removed To of coolant being be checked added only pressure caps should be checked cable AC type Tires The factory installed tires on your car are selected to provide the best all around tire performance for all normal operation When ...

Page 64: ...lded into the bottom of the tread grooves and will appear as inch wide bands when tire tread depth be comes 1 16 of an inch When the indicators appear in two or more adjacent grooves tire replacement due to tread wear is recommended Optional Tires The optional tires listed in the following table are not necessary on 58 passenger cars for normal require ments However an extra margin of tire service...

Page 65: ...ssure 4 pounds per square inch over the recommended pressures up to a maximum of 32 pounds per square inch cold for 4 ply rating tires or 40 pounds per square inch cold for 8 ply tires Sustained speeds above 75 mph are not recommended when the 4 pounds per square inch adjustment would require pressures greater than the maximums stated above 3 Cold tire inflation pressure after ve handling performa...

Page 66: ...tion Wagon Nomad 7 75 x 14 or 8 25 X 14 8 25 X 14 8 25 X 14 8 PR F78 14 G78 14 All Other L 6 8 25 X 14 8 25 X 14 8 PR G78 X 14 All 2 Seat 8 25 x 14 8 25 X 14 8 PR G78 14 All 3 Seat w Dual Action Tailgate 8 25 X 14 or 8 25 x 14 8 PR 2 Seat w std or Dual Action Tailgate except Concours and Concours Estate w Dual Action Tailgate 8 25 x 14 or 8 25 14 8 PR Concours and Concours Est Wag w Dual Action Ta...

Page 67: ...u SS Models F70 X 14 White Letters F70 X 14 White or Red Stripe 302 V 8 Z 28 Option E70 x 15 ENGINES AND BODY STYLE STANDARD OPTIONAL All All except SS Models 7 35 X 14 E70 X 14 All SS Models E70 14 CAMARO TI RE USAGE NOVA TIRE USAGE All tires are 4 ply rating 2 ply unless otherwise specified 61 ...

Page 68: ...k base back toward upright position Check that load rest is posi tioned before operating jack NOTE Base of jack column should be slightly angled in toward car since it will straighten as car is raised mm nm mm nm film nu mm Mlm 5 WHEELS 4 WHEELS CHEVELLE POSITION JACK IN BUMPER NOTCH NOVA FRONT REAR osmoN JACK UNDER BUMPER JUST OUTBOARD OF BOLTS 82 Jack Operation After jack is positioned as noted ...

Page 69: ...l tire begins to inHate 4 When tire is completely inHated unscrew extension with inflator still connected from tire valve stem Tire is ready to use CAUTION Use The Space Saver ranfy is gases 63 carbon as it becomes To stow space saver spare remove air by removing tire valve stem core with tool on end of valve cap Flatten tire and replace core and cap The space saver spare tire has an approximate t...

Page 70: ...y of oil and filter changes under unusual driving conditions The above recommendations apply to the First change as well as sub sequent oil changes The oil change interval for your Chevrolet engine is based on the use of oils that meet the requirements indicated in the section on Engine Oil Recommendations Oil change intervals longer than those listed above will result in serious re ductions in en...

Page 71: ...the use of the approved AC oil filter When replacement is necessary al ways specify an AC Oil Filter Manifold Heat Control Valve Every 6 000 miles or six months check heat control valve for freedom of operation If shaft is sticking free it up with GM Manifold Heat Control Solvent or its equivalent Drive Belts Every 6000 miles Inspect drive belts for wear fraying cracking and tension Belts which ar...

Page 72: ...ant which meets GM Specification 6031M If vehicle is equipped with a 6 cyl inder engine and Powerglide trans mission lubricate the throttle valve inner lever outer lever and sleeve linkage at inlet manifold attach ment on their respective contacting surfaces wth Water resistant EP chas sis lubricant which meets GM Specifi cation GM 6031M Operate linkage to evenly distribute lubricant Clutch Cross ...

Page 73: ...drive For Turbo Hydra matic 350 this fluid amount is 2 5 quarts U S Measure 2 0 quarts Imperial Measure Operate transmission through all shift ranges and recheck fluid level as described above It is not necessary to remove the pan because a drain plug is provided Powerglide and Torque Drive Low Band Adjustment At the first trans mission Huid change have your Chev rolet Dealer adjust the low band T...

Page 74: ...arking brake cable at cable guides and at all operating links and levers Standard Steering Gear Every 36 000 miles Check steering lubricant level in the following manner 1 Remove the the out board steering gear cover attach ing screws 2 Inject water resistant EP Chassis Lubricant which meets GM Speci fication 6031M into the forward cover attaching screw hole until lubricant begins to come out of t...

Page 75: ...clothing or other fabric or on painted surfaces Eye protection should be worn while Working on the battery for any reason For maximum wattage re quirements specify a Delco Energizer maintained at approximately 10 of loaded trailer weight by proper dis tribution of the load in the trailer Tire inflation recommendations out lined in this OWner s Manual should be followed Chevelle Chevrolet has a num...

Page 76: ... Co Ov 34 rm _ o 3 I N mu g u W E 13 oz 0U 0 4 C o mm c z o N u_ 0 E Q uf o W m c c o On the following pages see paragraph B D B C D E D E L E F F K G G J H I G M N 0 P CAR WILL NOT START Engine win Turn Over 1 4 a s 2 5 Engine win Not Turn Over 2 1 a 4 CAR WILL START BUT Only Atter Repeated Tries Stalls in a Few Seconds 2 1 3 Stalls When I Iot 1 2 3 ldles Rough 1 Engine Overheats 1 2 a 4 0i Indic...

Page 77: ...urn over buf will not starf B If the fuel tank is not empty 71 whether the fuel is reaching the carburetor Disconnect the fuel line of the carburetor and remove the center wire from the coil tower Place c jar or cup under the openline and briefly crank the engine by means of the starter If fuel spurts from the fitting you may as sume that the FUEL LINES are clear and the FUEL PUMP is operating pro...

Page 78: ...termined to be dead and for no apparent have your Authorized Chevrolef Dealer check the battery the GENERATOR and REGULATOR GENERATOR trouble should have been indicator 72 POOR BATTERY CONNECTIONS may be suspected if the cor has operated properly o short time before and now not even the horn will operate Check both ends of both battery cables If the con nections are corroded a cor may sometimes be...

Page 79: ... falls danger ously low Check the oil level as cz matter of course M low COOLANT LEVEL will of course cause engine over heating Determine the cause of the low coolant level and have il corrected if necessary N Check the RADIATOR CORE Clean if if it is plugged with bugs leaves or other foreign material O Condition of the FAN BELT is very important not only for en gine cooling buf also for proper ge...

Page 80: ... 4 Height Sedan 53 9 Width 72 4 Wheelbase HI 0 Width Wheel bc se 108 0 L4 L6 302 and 307 V8 engine equipped vehicles 12 volt 350 and 396 V8 engine equipped vehicles 12 volt 66 plate 2900 watts Heavy Duty I2 volt 66 plate 3150 watts Cranking power at 0 F Measure Gasoline Tank Chevelle exc Sfa Wag 20 gal Chevelle Sla Wag Nova Camaro Approx 18 5 gal Crunkcase Refill 4 Cylinder Oilchcngeonly 3 5qt Oil...

Page 81: ...with air cond add 2 qfs U S measure 1 SA qt Imperial meas o Air Conditioning System Compressor oil 525 vis Refrigerant R I 2 Four Seasons GM Chevrolet TURN SIGNAL FLASHER Type Capacity RallySporT Hazard Warning Flasher All TIRE INFORMATION Il oz 3 Ib 12 oz 3 Ib Series 2 Icmp ll 3 lamp LL 4 lamp Complete fire information will be found on pages 57 63_ 75 Thermostat All engines Radiator Pressure Cap ...

Page 82: ... 3 76 3 76 Firing Order 1 3 4 2 1 5 3 6 2 4 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 Z CARBURETOR ENGINE DATA 4 Cyl Eng 1 Barrel ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS SPARK PLUGS The following 14mm spark plugs are recommended for Chevrolet engines Normal Service Original Equip 153 L 4 230 250 L 6 Engines R 46N 302 V 8 Engines R 43 307 V 8 Engine R 45 350 V 8 Engine Low Compression R 44 350 V 8 Engines R 44 396 V 8 Engines R 43N FUSES AND C...

Page 83: ...t use fuses of higher amperage rating than those 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 t0 an entire wiring harness in the event of an electrical overload See y0ur Chevrolet Dealer if fusible link replacement becomes necessary BULB SPECIFICATIONS Headlamp Unit Outer High Beam Low Beam ...

Page 84: ... N Y 175 Central Ave South Cheektowaga N Y Buffalo 2615 Walden Ave Syracuse N Y 107 Twin Oaks Dr Tarrytown N Y 371 S Broadway Charlotte N C 701 Interstate 85 Fargo N D 701 Fourth Ave N Parma Ohio Cleveland 12990 Snow Road Parma Sharonville Ohio Cincinnati 11575 Reading Rd Oklahoma City Oklahoma 12 N E 36th Street Beaverton Oregon Portland 2250 N W Tualatin Valley Hwy Carnegie Penn Pittsburgh 507 5...

Page 85: ... Action Tailgate 26 27 28 38 18 38 68 22 17 36 47 48 38 20 43 19 25 45 46 56 57 32 43 7g Four Way Hazard Warning Flasher Fuel Gauge Fuses Gas Cap Generator Indicator Light Glove Box Heater Headlight Beam Indicator Light Headlight Beam Switch Head Restraints Hood Release Ignition Switch Instruments Keys Doors and Locks Lane Changer Lap and Shoulder Belts Light Switch 39 17 40 25 16 19 35 39 6 16 18...

Page 86: ...ce Saver Tire Speed Warning Indicator Specifications Station Wagon 64 68 54 57 70 55 64 18 17 54 6 12 33 38 12 29 30 39 31 39 63 41 44 80 Steering Power 38 Stereo 30 Super LiftShockAbsorbers 44 Tachometer 18 Tailgate 41 TapePIayer 30 TemperatureGauge 18 TemperatureLight 17 TiltSteeringWheeI 33 TireCare 57 63 11 Trailers 69 Transmission Manua 8 Powerglide Torque Drive and Turbo Hydra Matic 350 and ...

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Page 91: ...Y When purchased new your Chevrolet vehicle is covered by the Chevrolet New Vehicle Warranty and the Policy on Chev rolet Owner Service given to you by your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer at the time of delivery ...

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