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IMPORTANT

INFORMATION

FOR THE CHEVROLET OWNER

This manlJal has been

prepared

to

acquaint

you

with

the

operation

and

maintenance

of

your

1970

Chevrolet.

We

urge

you

to

read

it

carefully

and

follow

the

recommendations

contained

to

help

assure the most

enjoyable

and

trouble-

free

operation

of

your

vehicle.

Listed

below

are

subjects

that

deserve

your

special

attention.

AIR

POLLUTION

CONTROL-A special colored insert

describes

the

operation

and

maintenance

of

the

air

pollution control systems on your car.

ALPHABETICAL

INDEX-A complete .index will

be

found in

the

back

of

the

manual

to

assist you in locating

specific information on your vehicle.

CHANGE OF

ADDRESS

OR

VEHICLE

OWNERSHIP-U.S. Federal

law

requires

the

manufaelurer

to contael

vehicle owners

of

record

in

the

event

a produel

safety

defeel

is

discovered. Your Chevrolet

Dealer

should

be

notified if you

change

your

address

or

purchased

this

car

used.

DEALER

ASSISTANCE-Your Chevrolet

Dealer

knows your vehicle

best

'Cnd

is

interested in

your

complete

satisfaction. Return to him for

Guardian

Maintenance

Service

and

any

other

assi

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you may

require.

To

assist

de

,alers in handling your needs, Chevrolet maintains

zone

offices

at

the

locations listed on

pages

74,75

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Should you have

any

questions which your

dealer

is

unable

to

answer

,

the

zone

office

nearest

you,

or

the

Owner

Relations

Department

at

the

Chevrolet Motor Division, Detroit, Michigan

48202,

will

be

pleased

to

assist you.

MAINTAINING

SAFETY

AND RELlABILlTY-A special colored insert contains recommendations to

help

you

mainta'

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the

safety

and

dependability

originally built into your Chevrolet.

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that

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and

proper

service

as

outlined

in

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help

you

get

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utmost in satisfaelion

and

extend

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Safety

on

the

Road

depends

on

...

1.

You, the Driver

2. The Condition of Your Vehicle

3. Traffic and Highway Conditions

...

BE

SURE

YOU

UNDERSTAND

ALL

THREE!

REMEMBER Proper operation, periodic

maintenance and safety inspections help

provide

...

• Economical Operation

of

Your Vehicle

• Safety for You and Your Passengers

• Dependable Transportation

Observe All Traffic

Laws-

Make Safe Driving a Habit

2

WHEN PARKED

Don't invite theft by leaving your

car

unlocked

or

leaving

val'uable articles in view. Never leave chidren unattended in

the automobile where they could accidentally release the

brake

or

activate other controls.

IN TRAFFIC

Study and understand surrounding traffic conditions before

slowing, passing, turning

or

lane-changing, so you won't run

into the unexpected. Maintain proper spacing, and check

rearward conditions too.

When the light turns green, make sure cross-wise traffic has

stopped before starting up.

Anticipate your next move and signal your intention at a

reasonable time to the drivers around you.

DRIVING

AT

NIGHT

Remember to remove sun glasses at dusk and

at

other times

when the lighting is poor;

Be especially alert for pedestrians and unlighted vehicles at

dusk and after dark.

Use

"low

beam" when approaching

or

following other cars,

and look slightly to the right

of

oncoming lights.

Even properly aimed headlamps may cause annoying glare if

the

car

is heavily I'oaded

in

the trunk. Distribute the load in

your car

as

evenly

as

possible to avoid blinding other drivers.

Turn on your headlamps at early dusk, and during bad

weather, to help other drivers see your car.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

Proceed cautiously

in

inclement weather, until you are sure

it is safe

to

drive faster.

Be prepared for sudden crosswinds when crossing bridges

or

viaducts.

Remember that some wet pavement is

as

treacherous

as

ice,

and bridges and viaducts can be slipperier.

BAD ROADS

Remember, dust obscures vehicles and obstacles

as

com-

pletely

as

fog; drive cautiously

in

dust-clouded areas.

Avoid striking sharp rocksand pot-holes to avoid unneces-

sary (and often hidden) tire damage.

Remember to clean off headlamps, tail lamps and side

markers after driving

on

wet, dusty,

or

muddy roads.

WINTER DRIVING

Drive extra cautiously when winter comes, until you adjust to

winter driving conditions.

Remember side streets may be slippery for days after main

streets have been cleared, and drive accordingly.

In

heavy snow

or

on

icy roads, drive more cautiously, all'ow

more room to stop, and use the brakes conservatively, and

reduce the possibility of skids

by

using chains

or

special

tires.

To get moving

in

snow, press very lightlY

on

the accelerator

pedal, increase pressure very slowly, and

don't

spin the

wheels. If the wheels spin, they will turn the snow to

slick

ice

or

dig your wheels

in

deeper. Sand, rock san, Liquid

3

Tire

Chain,

or

a piece

of

carpeting under the rear wheels

can help

if

you do get bogged down.

Remember that wet

ice-at

about

32

°

F-is

extremely slippery;

drive very cautiously.

EXTENDED TRIPS

Before and regularly during the trip, check tire pressure,

wind'shield washer and other fluid levels, and have necessary

maintenance performed

on

a regular basis.

When driving along unfamiliar routes,

it

is safer to drive

during daylight hours, and

it

is

wise to obtain up-to-date

maps and route information beforehand.

Remember that a high percentage

of

rural accidents involve

head-on collisions and drive accordingly.

Budget your driving over the length

of

your trip. Share the

driving

or

take rest breaks.

When driving alone

for

a long period, counteract monotony

by changing radio stations, changing heatersettings, open-

ing windows, etc., If fatigue sets in, pull off the road for a

short nap,

or

at least a rest.

ALWAYS

Be

prepared for stopping

or

slow moving vehicles ahead.

Maintain

an

adequate distance between your car and the

car ahead, to reduce the chances

of

rear-end coll"isions.

If you smell,

or

otherwise suspect that exhaust fumes are

entering the passenger compartment, drive only with all

windows and vents fully open, and then only until the cause

can be determined

and'

corrected.

A

WORD

FROM

CHEVROLET

...

This Owner's Manual contains important information regarding

the

operation

and

maintenance

of

your Chevrolet.

In

order

to

obtain

maximum

enjoyment

and

usage from your car,

we

suggest

that

you familiarize yourself

with

the

contents

of

this booklet

and

follow

the

recommendations outlined.

Your Chevrolet dealer has

the

trained personnel

and

specialized

equipment

to properly service your Chevrolet. Have

him

inspect your car

and

perform

any

maintenance or adjustments required.

We

would

like

to

take this opportunity

to

thank

you for choosing a Chevrolet

product-and

assure you

of

our continuing interest

in

your motoring pleasure

and

satisfaction.

4

YOUR CHEVROLET'S FIRST

FEW

HUNDRED

MILES OF

DRIVING

Sound

design

and

precision

manu-

facturing

methods

will

permit

you

to

operate

your

new

Chevrolet

from

its

very

first mile

without

adhering

to

a

formal

"break-in"

schedule.

However,

during

the

first

few

hundred

miles of

driving

you

can,

by

observing

a few

simple precautions,

add

to

the

future

performance

and

economy

of

your

car.

It

is

recommended

that

your

speed

during

the

first

500

miles

be

confined

to

a

maximum

of

60

M.P.H.,

but

do

not

drive

for

extended

periods

at

anyone

constant

speed,

either

fast

or

slow.

During

this

period,

avoid

full

throttle

starts

and,

if

possible,

abrupt

stops.

Gentle

braking

during

the

first

few

hundred

miles

of

operation

will

result

in

longer

brake

life

and

better

future

performance.

Avoid

hard

stops

especi-

5

ally

during

the

first 200

miles

of

opera-

tion

since

brake

misuse

during

this

period

will

destroy

much

future

brake

efficiency.

Always

drive

at

moderate

speed

un-

til

the

engine

has

completely

warmed

up

.

If

you

plan

to

use

your

new

Chev-

rolet

for

trailer

hauling

see

additional

information

on

page

64.

Driving For

Economy

Proper

maintenance

and

wise

oper-

ation

will

combine

to

help

you

achieve

maximum

fuel

economy

with

your

Chevrolet.

Your

Authorized

Chevrolet

Dealer

can

properly

tune

and

maintain

CAUTION: Avoid inhaling exhaust gases

because they contain carbon'monoxide,

which is a potentially lethal gas that by

itself is colorless and odorless.

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 area. When

vehicle is stopped in an unconfined area

with the engine running

for

any more

than a short period, the following pre-

caution should

be

observed.

• AdJust heating or cooling system to

force outside air into

car

with blower

your

car

but

wise

operation

is

your

responsibility

. Give

the

car

sufficient

warm-up

time, do

not

make

full

throt-

tle

starts

or

unnecessary

severe

stops,

and

drive

at

reasonable

speeds

and

as

set at medium or high speed and con-

trols

set

in any positions except

"OFF."

The

trunk

lid

should be closed while

driving to prevent drawing exhaust gases

into the car. However,

if

for

some reason

the trunk must remain open while mov-

ing, the following precautions should be

observed:

• Close

all

windows.

• Adjust heating

or

cooling system to

force outside

air

into

car

with blower

set at high speed, and controls

set

In

any position except

"OFF."

• On .

cars

equipped

with

outside

air

vents

in

or under ,instrument panel,

open vents fully.

6-

steadily

as

traffic

permits

to

gain

the

benefits of all

the

economy

built

into

your

Chevrolet.

The best protection against carbon

monoxide entry into the

car

body

is

a

properly maintained engine exhaust sys-

tem. Whenever a change is noticed in

the sound of the exhaust system, when

exhaust fumes can be detected Inside

the vehicle,

or

when the underside

of

the

vehicle is damaged, have a competent

mechanic inspect the complete exhaust

system

and

adjacent

body

areas

for

broken, damaged

or

mispositioned parts,

deterioration, open seams or loose con"

nections

which

could

permit

exhaust

fumes

to

seep info the

trunk

or

passen-

ger

compartment. In addition, insp.

ect

the

exhaust system each time the vehicle is

raised

for

lubrication or

oil

change.

Re-

place

or

adjust

as

required.

----OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

Anti-Theft Steering Column

Lock

The

anti-theft

lock,

located

on

the

right

side of

the

steering

column,

has

five positions.

Starting

from

the

full

counterclockwise position

(the

posi-

tion

nearest

you)

they

are,

accessory,

lock, off,

on

and

start.

To

provide

added

theft

protection

for

your

car,

the

system

is

designed

to

prevent

normal

operation

of

the

steering

and

shift

controls

when

the

ignition

switch

is

in

"Lock" position.

The

transmission

selector

lever

must

be

in

"

park

"

on

automatic

transmission

models,

or

reverse

on

manual

trans-

mission models,

before

the

key

can

be

turned

to

the

"lock

" position.

The

"off" position is

provided

so

that

the

ignition

can

be

turned

off

without

locking

the

steering

column

or

trans-

mission

selector

lever

.

The

ignition

switch

"accessory"

position

permits

operation

of

electrical

accessories

when

the

engine

is

not

running.

It

can

be

engaged

only

by

pushing

in

on

the

ignition

key

and

turning

the

key

toward

you

(counterclockwise).

NOTE:. The Anti-Theft Steering Column

Lock is not Intended

as

a substitute for

the parkirig brake. Always

set

your park-

ing brake when leaving the vehicle un-

attended

to

help assure that the vehicle

will

not

move.

CAUTION: In a parking situation, always

let go

of

the steering wheel, BEFORE

turning the ignition key to LOCK position.

When

parking

on a

hill

with wheels turned

in to the curb, be sure the

car

has come

to a complete stop before turning the key

to

LOCK position. Turning the wheels to

left

or

right

after the

car

'stops

"winds

up"

7

The

key

can

be

withdrawn

only

when

the

switch

is

in

the

"lock" position.

The

ignition

key

warning

buzzer

warns

you

if

you

have

left

the

key

in

the

anti-theft

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

instrument

panel

aids

in

apprehension

of

thieves

and

re-

covery

of

stolen

vehicles.

Help

it

work;

make

sure

it

is

not

obscured

by

gloves,

maps

or

other

objects.

the steering system, which can result

in

a

"spring

back"

ot

the

steering

wheel

when the

lock

is released. As a further

precaution, never reach through the steer-

ing wheel to operate controls, or

for

any

other reason.

When leaving your

car

unattended,

• Set parking brake

• Place automafic transmission se-

lector

In Park (Reverse

for

manual

transmission)

• Turn key to LOCK position

• Remove key

•

Locka"

doors

Starting Engine

CAUTION: When starting the engine with

the

car

parked, always have the brake

applied -use the foot brake on auto-

matic transmission cars

and

the parking

brake on manual transmission cars.

NOTE: To prolong battery life, turn off

switches for headlamps, radio, heater fan

and other unnecessary electrical loads

prior

to

starting the engine in colder

weather. Leave accessories off until the

engine is running smoothly.

•

Automatic

Transmission

Start

Pro-

cedure-Place

the selector lever

of

automatic 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

drive

position.

• Manual

Transmission

Start

Proce-

dure-On

manual

transmission cars,

hold

clutch

pedal

to

the

floor

throughout

the

starting

procedure.

A

starter

safety

switch

incorporated

in

manual

transmission cars is

de-

signed to

prevent

starter

operation

when

the

clutch

is

not

fully

de-

pressed.

Select

the

proper

gear

range

before

releasing

the

clutch

pedal.

•

Engine

COld-Fully

depress

accel-

erator

pedal

to

floor

and

slowly

release.

This

sets

automatic

choke.

With

foot

off

the

accelerator pedal

crank

the

engine

by

turning

the

key

to

the

Start

position

and

release

when

engine

starts.

If

the

engine starts,

but

fails

to

run,

re-

peat

above

procedure.

When

the

engine

is

running

smoothly,

the

idle

speed

may

be

reduced

by

slightly depressing

the

accelerator

pedal

and

then

slowly

releasing.

•

Engine

Warm-Depress

accelera-

tor

pedal

halfway

down

while

cranking

engine.

8

• During Extremely Cold

Weather

(O°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

foot

off

the

accelerator pedal

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

reduce

engine

idle speed.

•

Engine

Flooded

-Depress

accel-

erator

pedal

and

hold

to

floor

while

starting

until

engine

is

cleared

of

excess fuel

and

is

running

smoothly.

Never

"pump"

the

accelerator

pedal.

Warm-Up

Always

let

the

engine idle

for

20

to

30

seconds

after

starting

and

drive

at

moderate

speeds

for

several

miles,

especially

during

cold

weather.

Driving

with

the

Chevrolet

Manual

Transmissions

The

3-speed

manual

transmission

shift

positions

follow

the

standard

pattern

shown.

Depress

the

clutch

pedal

fully

before

shifting

to

a

different

gear,

then

release

the

pedal

to

move

in

that

gear

.

Shift

into

Reverse

gear

only

after

the

car

has

stopped

.

Always

depress

and

release

the

clutch

pedal

fully

when

shifting.

Also,

shift

into

"

Reverse"

before

shutting

off engine.

This

will

permit

the

ignition

key

to

be

turned

to

the

"

Lock"

position

.

GOOD DRIVING PRACTICE:

On

cars

equipp

ed

with

manual

transmissions,

use

second

gear

at

slow

speeds

(less

than

30

m.p.h.)

when

driving

in

stop-

and-go

traffic;

for

improved

vehicle

performance

du

r

ing

acce

leration

and

when

descending

steep

hills.

9

GOOD DRIVING PRACTICE:

Before

descending

a

steep

or

long

grade,

down

a

mountain

or

hillside,

reduce

speed

and

shift

into

a

low

er

gear.

Use

the

brakes

sparingly

to

prevent

th

em

from

overheating

and

thus

reducing

brake

effectiveness.

CAUTION:

Use

caution when shifting into

lower gear ratios

on

slippery surfaces,

with vehicle

moving-the

abrupt braking

action could cause the driving wheels

to

skid.

Driving

with

the

Chevrolet Automatic Transmissions

The

Powerglide,

Turbo

Hydra-Matic-

350

and

400

are

completely

automatic

transmissions

which

replace

the

standard

clutch

and

transmission.

After

starting

the

engine

with

the

selector

lever

in

N

(Neutral)

or

P

(Park)

position,

select

the

range

de-

sired

(see

tables)

and

depress

the

ac-

celerator

. A

gradual

start

with

a

steady

increase

in

accelerator

pressure

will

result

in

best

possible

fuel

economy.

Rapid

acceleration

for

fast

starts

will

result

in

greater

fuel consumption.

Automatic

transmission

shift

quad-

rants

of all

GM

cars

continue

the

uni-

form

sequence

of

selector

positions.

This

particularly

benefits

multicar

families

and

those

who

occasionally

drive

other

cars.

Shift

indicators

are

arranged

with

"Park

" position

at

one

end, followed

in

sequence

by

"Re-

verse",

Neutral"

and

the

forward

driv-

ing

ranges.

All

automatic

transmissions

are

equipped

with

a

starter

safety

switch

designed

to

permit

starting

the

engine

only

when

the

transmission

se-

lector

is

in

the

"Park

"

or

"Neutral

"

position.

For

additional

engine

braking

effect,

as

sometimes

needed

in

'

moun-

tainous

driving, place

the

transmission

10

in

an

intermediate

or

low

range.

CAUTION:

When

parking

or leaving the

car

unaHended, even

for

a few minutes,

place the selector lever in

"Park"

posi-

tion, apply the parking brake

and

remove

the

ignition

key_

Column Shift Lever

The

heavy

line

in

the

illustrations

indicates

the

movement

of

the

shift

lever

as

it

is lifted to

shift

into

Reverse

or

Low

(Low

2

on

the

Turbo

Hydra-

Matic 350

and

400)

and

into

or

out'

of

Park

position.

P-PARK

R-REVERSE

N-NEUTRAL.

D-DRIVE

L-L.OW

11

POWERGLIDE

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

at

speeds

(depending

on

engine,

axle

and

tire

combinations)

as

high

as

40

to

60

mph.

For

hard

pulling

through

sand,

snow

or

mud,

and

for

climbing

or

descending

steep grades.

Do

not

shift

to

L.

above

40

mph.

TURBO HYDRA·MATIC

350

AND

400

P-PARK

R-REVERSE

N-NEUTRAL.

D-DRIVE

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

accelerator

half-way

at

speeds

below

30

mph.

For

driving

in

heavy

traffic

or

on

hilly

terrain.

Shift

into

2

or

L.2

at

any

vehicle

speed.

For

hard

pulling

through

sand,

snow

or

mud,

and

for

climbing

or

de-

scending

steep grades.

Transmission Operating Tips

Good Driving Practice

Before

descending

a

steep

or

long

grade,

down

a

mountain

or

hillside,

reduce

speed

and

shift

into

a

lower

gear.

Use

the

brakes

sparingly

to

pre-

vent

them

from

overheating

and

thus

reducing

brake

effectiveness.

Holding Car

on

an

Upgrade

When

stopped

on

an

upgrade,

main-

tain

your

position

by

applying

the

brakes.

Never

hold

the

car

in

place

by

accelerating

engine

with

transmission

in

gear.

This

could

cause

damage

by

overheating

the

transmission

'

(auto-

matic)

or

clutch

(manual).

"Rocking" Car

If

it

becomes

necessary

to

rock

the

car

to

free

it

from

sand,

mud

or

snow,

move

the

selector

lever

from

"D"

to

"R"

in

a

repeat

pattern

while

simul-

taneously

applying

moderate

pressure

to

the

accelerator.

Do

not

race

engine.

A

void

spinning

wheels

when

trying

to

free

the

car.

Parking Your Car

Always

engage

the

parking

brake

and

place

the

automatic

transmission

selector

lever

in

"Park"

position

when

leaving

your

car

unattended.

Also,

with

automatic

transmissions,

never

park

for

prolonged

periods

with

en-

gine

idling

and

transmission

in

gear,

especially if

your

car

is

equipped

with

air

conditioning.

This

practice

is

detri-

mental

to

the

transmission,

due

to

overheating.

Towing-(With Ignition

Key Available}

Nonnally

your

Chevrolet

may

be

towed

with

all

four

wheels

on

the

ground

for

distances

up

to

50

miles

at

speeds

of

less

than

35

mph.

How-

ever,

the

drive

wheels

(rear

wheels),

must

be

raised

off

the

ground

or

the

driveshaft

disconnected

when

the

transmission

is

not

operating

properly

or

when

a

speed

of

35

mph

or

distance

of 50

miles

will

be

exceeded.

CAUTION: For towing, the parking brake should be released, the transmission should be in neutral and the engine ignition should

be

"0"",

but

the Anti-Theft Steering Column

Lock

should

not

be In the

"lock"

pOSition.

12

CAUTION: AUachment should NOT be made

to

bumpers or

bumper

brackets

for

towing. When vehicle is towed In a manner that re-

quires hoisting one end

0"

the ground, this Is to be done only with a sling-type aUachment hooked to main structural members of the

car.

Always use safety back-up chains crossed under the tow

bar

in a manner that

will

retain

the vehicle

if

the primary attachment falls

or breaks free, preferably aUached to dmerent structural members than those used

for

the primary aUachment.

When towing vehicles

on

the front wheels, the steering wheel should

be

secured to maintain a

straight

ahead position.

NOTE: Do

not

use the locking feature

of

the Anti-Theft Lock to secure the front wheels for towing purposes.

Towing-(Without Ignition

Key)

Since

the

Anti-Theft

Steering

Col-

umn

Lock

locks

the

steering

and

shift

controls as

well

as

the

ignition system,

special provisions

are

necessary

for

towing a vehicle

when

the

switch

is

in

"lock" position.

Normally

it

will

be

necessary

to

place a dolly

under

the

rear

wheels

and

tow

the

vehicle

with

the

front

end

raised.

Detailed

towing

information

is available

at

your

dealer

and

has

been

provided

to

tow

truck

operators

responsible

for

movement

of

disabled

or

locked vehicles.

Proper

lifting

and

towing

equipment

is

nec-

sary

to

prevent

damage

to

the

vehicle

during

the

towing

operation.

Emergency Starting

If

your

Chevrolet

is

equipped

with

a

manual

3-speed

trans-

mission,

it

can

be

started

in

an

emer-

gency

by

pushing.

When

being

pushed

to

start

the

engine,

turn

off

all

un-

necessary electrical loads,

turn

igni-

tion

to

"ON",

depress

the

clutch

pedal

and

place

the

shift

lever

in

high

gear.

Release

the

clutch

pedal

when

the

car

speed

reaches

10

to

15

miles

per

hour.

Bumpers

and

other

parts

contacted

by

the

pushing

ve-

hicle

should

be

protected

from

dam-

age

during

pushing.

Never

tow

the

car

to

start.

Engines

in

vehicles

with

automatic

transmissions

cannot

be

started

by

pushing

the

car.

To

start

the

car

when

13

the

Energizer

is discharged,

use

an

auxiliary

battery

or

Energizer

with

jumper

cables.

BATTERY-GAS

WARNING:

Since

normal

battery

or

Energizer

chemical

action

generates

hydrogen

gas

which

is explosive

when

mixed

with

air,

never

expose

the

battery

.to

an

open

flame

or

electric

spark.

Also,

avoid

getting

battery

fluid,

which

is

a

sul-

furic

acid

solution,

on

skin,

on

clothing

or

other

fabrics,

or

on

painted

sur-

faces.

Eye

protection

should

be

worn

while

working

on

the

battery

for

any

reason

.

Hydrogen

gas

may

be

released

by

a

battery

and

is

generally

present

when

the

battery

has

been,

or

is charging.

If

the

booster

battery

is

part

of

another

vehicle's electrical system,

the

booster

battery

should

be

treated

carefully

when

using

jumper

cables

-follow

exactly

the

procedure

out-

lined

below,

being

careful

not

to

cause

sparks

which

could ignite

any

hydro-

gen

which

might

be

present

when

attaching

jumper

cable clips

to

the

two

batteries.

To

start

the

car

when

the

Energizer

is discharged,

use

a single

auxiliary

battery

or

Energizer

of

the

same

voltage as

the

discharged

battery,

with

suitable

jumper

cables.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to jump start a

frozen battery. If a frozen battery

is

sus-

pected, open and examine all fill vents

on

the battery.

/f

ice can be seen, or the

electrolyte fluid cannot be seen, do not

attempt to start with jumper cables.

When

attaching

jumper

cables:

First,

attach

one

end

of one

jumper

cable to

the

positive

terminal

of

the

booster battery (identified

by

a "+"

or

"P"

on

the

battery

case, post,

or

clamp)

and

the

other

end

of

the

same

cable to.

the

positive

terminal

of

the

discharged battery.

Second,

attach

one

end

of

the

re-

14

maining

cable to

the

negative

terminal

("-"

or

"N")

of

the

booster battery

and

finally to

the

negative

terminal

of

th

e discharged battery -

taking

care

that

none

of

the

jumper

clips

contact

each

other.

Reverse

this

sequence

exactly

when

removing

the

jumper

cables.

CAUTION: Any procedure other than the

above could result in personal Injury

caused

by

electrolyte squirting out the

battery vents, damage or injury due to

battery explosion,

and/or

damage to the

charging system

of

the booster vehicle's

or Immobilized vehicle's charging system.

INSTRUMENTS

The

instruments,

gauges

and

indi-

cator

lights

conveniently

grouped

in

the

instrument

cluster

are

designed to

tell

you

at

a glance

many

important

things

about

the

performance

of

your

car.

The

information on

this

and

the

following

two

pages will enable

you

to

more

quickly

understand

and

prop-

erly

interpret

these

instruments.

GOOD

DRIVING

PRACTICE: A

good

driver

familiarizes himself

with

the

controls of

any

automobile

BE-

FORE

operating

it.

Fuel Gauge

This

electrically

operated

gauge

registers

correctly

when

the

ignition

switch

is

in

the

"on"

position.

When

the

ignition

switch

is

turned

"off,"

the

needle

will

not

necessarily

return

to

the

empty

mark

but

may

stop

at

any

point

on

the

dial.

15

Engine Temperature

Indicator Light

This

i.p.dicator

light

is

provided

in

the

i.p.strument

cluster

to

quickly

warn

of

an

overheated

engine.

With

the

ig-

nition

switch

in

the

START

position,

the

red

(HOT)

i.p.dicator

will

light

to

let

you

know

that

it

is

operating

properly

.

When

the

engi.p.e is

started,

the

red

light

will

go

out

immediately

.

It

will

light

up

at

no

other

time

unless

for

some

reason

the

engine

reaches

a

dangerously

high

operati.p.g

tempera-

ture.

If

the

red

light

should

come

on

,

the

engine

must

be

stopped

until

the

cause

of

the

overheating

is corrected.

Check

this

light

frequently

as

you

drive

.

Generator Indicator Light

This

light

provides

a

quick

check

on

the

generati.p.g

system

of

your

Chevro-

let

.

The

red

light

will

be

on

when

the

ignition

key

is

in

the

"on"

position,

but

before

the

engine is

started

.

After

the

engine

starts,

the

light

should

go

out

and

remain

out.

If

the

light

remains

on

when

engine is

running

,

have

your

Authorized

Chevrolet

Dealer

locate

and

correct

the

trouble

as

soon as

possible.

Oil Pressure Indicator Light

This

light

will

be

on

when

the

ig-

nition

switch

is

turned

on

and

should

go

out

after

the

engine is

started

.

Oc-

casionally

the

light

may

be

seen

to

flicker

momentarily,

but

this

will

do

16

no

harm.

However

,

if

the

light

remains

on

during

normal

driving

speeds,

the

engine

should

be

stopped

until

the

cause

of

the

trouble

can

be

located

and

corrected.

Driving

the

car

with

low oil

pressure

can

cause

serious

en-

gine

damage.

Brake System Warning Light

This

dual

purpose

indicator

light

operates

as

follows:

With

parking

brake

applied

the

red

light will

light

when

the

ignition

switch

is

turned

on.

As

a

dual

service

brake

system

warn-

ing,

the

red

light

will

come

on

when

the

brake

pedal

is

depressed

if

low

pressure

has

developed

in

either

the

front

or

rear

brake

system

.

Have

your

Authorized

Chevrolet

Dealer

locate

and

correct

the

trouble

immediately.

Headlight Beam

Indicator Light

The

headlights

of

your

Chevrolet

have

high

and

low

beams

to

provide

you

with

proper

night-time

visibility

during

all

driving

conditions.

The

"low"

beams

are

used

during

most

city

driving

.

The

"high"

beams

are

especi-

ally

useful

when

driving

on

dark

roads

since

they

provide

excellent

long

range

illumination.

The

headlight

beam

indicator

will

be

on

whenever

the

high

beams

or

"brights"

are

in

use.

The

Headlight

Beam

Switch

controls

the

headlight

beams

(see

Page

20).

Optional Warning Lights

Low Fuel

The

low

fuel

indicator

light

will

light

and

illuminate

the

word

"Low

Fuel"

when

the

fuel

gauge

registers

between

one-fourth

to

one-eighth

full.

Occa-

sional flicking of

the

light

when

stop-

ping

and

starting

the

car

is

normal.

A

steady

glow

indicates

low

fuel.

Check Doors

This

indicator

light

will

glow

when

the

ignition

switch

is on.

Be

sure

all

doors

are

closed

before

driving

your

car.

The

light

will

go

out

after

a few seconds of operation.

Seat Belts

With

the

ignition

switch

on,

this

light

will

glow

as

a

reminder

to

fasten

your

seat

belt.

The

light

will

go

out

after

a

few

seconds of operation.

17

Electro-Clear Rear Window

Defogger

The

optional

defogger

may

be

turned

on

after

the

engine

is

running

by

pushing

the

"ON"

switch

on

the

instrument

panel.

Hi

power

is

indi-

cated

by

an

amber

light

while

Lo

power

is

indicated

by

a

blue

light

.

After

the

defogger

has

operated

be-

tween

10

to

15

minutes

in

Hi,

the

system

will

automatically

switch

to

Lo.

If

further

defrosting

or

defogging

is desired,

simply

push

the

"ON"

switch

again

to

Hi.

The

defogger

will

not

function

if

the

engine

stalls

or

the

ignition is

turned

off.

NOTE: Refrain from removing decals

or

other material from the rear window with

a razor

or

other sharp Instrument.

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