Chevrolet 1973 Camaro User manual

1973 CHEVROLET
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IMPORTANT OPERATING, SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

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A WORD TO CAMARO OWNERS ...
This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your 1973 Camaro. and to
provide important safety information . It is supplemented by three convenient folders which provide additional infor-
mation on vehicle maintenance. emission control. and warranties. We urge you to read these publications carefully
and follow the recommendations to help assure the most enjoyable and troublefree operation of your vehicle.
When it comes to service. remember that your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your
complete satisfaction. Return to him for Guardian Maintenance Service and any other assistance you may require.
To assist dealers in handling your needs. Chevrolet maintains a number of Zone Offices throughout the country.
Should you have a problem that cannot be handled through normal channels. follow the procedure presented in Sec-
tion 7 of this manual under the heading. "Owner Assistance".
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing a Chevrolet product-and assure you of our con-
tinuing interest in your motoring pleasure and satisfaction.
FOR CONTINUING SATISFACTION. KEEP YOUR
GM CAR ALL GM. GENERAL MOTORS PARTS ARE
IDENTIFIED BY ONE OF THESE TRADEMARKS:
CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION

1973 CAMARO
OWNER'S
MANUAL
CHEVROLET MOTOR
DIVISION
GENERAL MOTORS
CORPORATION
DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48202
All information. illu$trations and specifications con-
tained in this manual are based on the latest product
information available at the time
of publication. The
right is reserved to make changes at any time without
notice.
For vehicles
sold in Canada. substitute the name
General
Motors of Canada. wherever the name
Chevrolet
Motor Division appears in this manual.
ST 309-73
© GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION 1972
Table of Contents
Section
1 Before Driving Your Camaro ...
Page
3
2 Starting and Operating. . .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. . .. ... .. .. .. . .. .. . .. 12
Steering Column Controls. .. .. . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . .. 13
Starting Engine. .. .. .. .. ... .. . •. . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . .. 13
Floor Controls. . . . ... . . .. . . . ... . •. .. ... . .. .. . .. . .. . . .. . . .. 20
Instrument Panel.. .. .. ... .. .. .. .... .. ... . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. 22
Other Controls and Features. . . ... ... .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 35
3 In Case of Emergency. ......................... . ............. 36
4 Appearance Care .................... . ........................ 41
5 Service and Maintenance ............ . ........... " . . ... . . . .. 45
6 Minor Trouble Shooting . . .... .. .............................. 62
7 Specifications, Owner Assistance, Service Manuals, Index,
Gas
Station Information ................................ . ....... " 66
1

YOUR CAR'S FIRST
FEW HUNDRED MILES OF DRIVING
You can operate your new car from
its very first mile without adhering
to a formal "break-in" schedule.
However, during the first
few hun-
dred 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 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 especially during the first 200
miles of operation since brake mis-
2
use during this period will destroy
much future brake efficiency.
Always drive
at moderate speed
until the engine has completely
warmed up.
If you plan to use your new car
for trailer hauling see additional
information on page 10.

BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAMAR 0
DRIVER CHECKLIST
Before Entering Car
1. See that windows, mirrors and
lights are clean.
2. Visually note inflation condition
of tires.
3. Check that area to rear is clear
if about to back up.
Before Driving Off
1. Lock all doors.
2. Position seat.
3. Adjust inside andoutside mirrors.
4. Fasten seat belts.
5. Check that warning bulbs light
when key
is turned to start
position.
6. Release parking brake (and
see
that brake warning light turns
off) .
7. Be sure you understand your car
and how to operate it safely.
Keys
Two separate keys are provided
for your car. Each key has a differ-
ent cross section
so that it can be
inserted only in certain locks.
• Key with square head
(stamped "E") -for ignition
switch and door locks.
• Key with oval head (stamped
"H")-for all other locks.
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The code number of each key is
stamped on the "knock out" plug
in the key head. Your Chevrolet
dealer removed these plugs and
placed them with the spare set of
keys in the special key envelope
that was given to you at time of
delivery. For your protection:
• 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.
In the event the original keys are
lost, duplicates can be made by
your dealer
or a locksmith using
the key code information.
Be sure
to lock the glove box or
console compartments and remove
the key from the car whenever it
is
necessary to leave the ignition key
with an attendant.

Door Locks
Front side doors can be locked
from the inside by depressing the
passenger guard door lock buttons
located
on the upper door panel.
All doors can be locked from the
outside by first depressing the door
lock button and closing the door.
The front doors can also be
locked by using the key.
All models have as a standard
safetyfeature overriding door locks.
When the doors are locked, the
door latch mechanism
is inopera-
tive, preventing inadvertent open-
ing of the door by movement of the
inside handle.
REMINDER: Avoid hanging ob-
jects on the right hand coat hook
in such a way that you block the
driver's
vi sion to the right rear
quarter.
REMINDER : Always lock the
doors when driving, for greater
security in the event of an accident
and for security against entry by
unwelcome persons while momen-
tary stopped.
Seats
Folding seat backs are equipped
with self-latching mechanisms and
release controls designed for the
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convenience of entering and exiting
passengers.
Back Locks
The release knob is located at the
lower rear of each backrest nearest
the door. Lift the knob upward,
then pull the seatback forward.
Keep seat belts and buckles clear
of mechanism when tilting folding
seats forward
or backwards, to pre-
vent damage to these belt restraints.

Manually Operated
Front Seats
The front seats may be adjusted
to suit an individual's preference.
Simply release the seat lock mech-
anism located at the front of the
seat. Once released, exert slight
body pressure in the direction de-
sired. Release the lever
so the seat
will lock in the desired position.
Inside Rearview Mirrors
Switch mirror to night position
to reduce glare from following
headlights.
To raise or lower,
grasp mirror and exert sufficient
pressure
by pushing or pulling to
move mirror up
or down.
Occupant Restraint Belts
Lap and shoulder belts provide
added security and comfort for you
and your passengers. Proper use
and care of these belts will assure
continuance of this security.
Lap Belts
• Adjust front seat to satisfaction
of driver and sit erect and
well
back in seat.
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• In a single motion, pull webbing
across lap far enough to permit
inserting metal latch plate end
of lap belt into the buckle, until
a snap
is heard. If not pulled
out far enough to reach, let belt
rewind into the retractor to re-
lease lock mechanism, so belt
can be pulled out to the proper
length.

• Position belt across lap as
LOW ON HIPS as possible. To
reduce the risk of sliding under
belt during an accident, adjust
to a SNUG
FIT by pulling belt
firmly across lap in direction
of
retractor so it can take up slack. • Seating posItIOns next to side
windows have retractors which
are designed to automatically
take up excess webbing and
maintain tension on the lap
belt.
• Lap belts at center seating posi-
tions should be positioned and
secured as above, and adjusted
to a SNUG FIT by pulling on
the end of the belt extending
from the adjustable latch plate.
• To lengthen lap belt at center
seating positions place adjust-
able latch plate at right angles
to the belt webbing and pull on
latch plate; belt should then
slide easily through the adjust-
able latch plate.
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• To unfasten lap belts, depress
push button in center of buckle.
NOTE: Take care not to let the
lap belt twist while it
is being re-
wound into the retractor.
The bulk
of the twisted belt may cause the
retractor to jam so it will not re-
wind further while at the same time
the retractor's locking mechanism
prevents the belt from being with-
drawn.
If a belt should become
jammed, you may be able to re-
lease
it by pulling the belt out far
enough to untwist it. Otherwise,
the retractor will require servicing.
Seat Belt Buzzer/Light
Reminder
• The front outboard lap belts

(those next to side windows)
are linked to a buzzer and light
which remind occupants to fas-
ten seat belts.
• On cars with automatic trans-
missions, or manual transmis-
sions with steering column-
mounted shift levers, the buzzer
and light are designed to come
on when the ignition switch
is
on, the transmission selector is
in a forward drive position, and
the driver's or right front pas-
senger's lap belt
is not fastened.
• On manual transmission cars
with floor mounted shift con-
trols the reminders are designed
to come on when the ignition
switch
is on, the driver's or
right front passenger's lap belt
is not fastened and the transmis-
sion
is in any gear position, ex-
cept that they do not come
on
when the parking brake is en-
gaged.
NOTE: The right front seat con-
tains a weight detector which
is
designed to activate the buzzer
and light whenever
a. nominal
weight
is placed on the seat. The
weight detector cannot distinguish
between a passenger and any item
of luggage or cargo, therefore such
items should be placed elsewhere
in the car, preferably
in the trunk.
If seat belt system or reminder
system does not work
as described,
see your dealer for information
and assistance.
Shoulder Belts
• When properly worn with a lap
belt, a shoulder belt can provide
important additional protection
against impact with the car in-
terior by restraining forward
motion of the upper torso in a
collision. This
is particularly
true in the case of a frontal im-
pact, which
is the most frequent
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type of accident.
• To fasten the shoulder belt, un-
stow it and place the knob on
the shoulder belt end in the key-

hole on the lap belt latch plate.
(The latch is designed so that
this attachment
can only be com-
pleted before fastening the lap
belt.) Tilt the knob
as neces-
sary, to pass it through the slot.
Pull the knob firmly upward to
seat it at the narrow end of the
keyhole, then fasten the lap
belt.
• Shoulder belts are lengthened
and shortened
in the same man-
ner
as center seat lap belts.
• Shoulder belt should have suffi-
cient slack to insert a fist's
width between your chest and
the belt. This can be checked
by inserting a clenched
fist be-
tween the belt and your chest
with thumb against chest and
back of hand facing upward.
• When not in use, the shoulder
belt may be stowed by leaving
it attached to the lap belt and
allowing the lap belt to rewind
into its retractor. Take up re-
maining slack using the shoul-
der belt adjustment feature.
• To completely restow the shoul-
der belt, .remove the belt knob
from the keyhole (tilting knob
as necessary). Then restow belt
along roof rail in accord with
illustration. .
When not in use, all loose lap
and shoulder belts should be se-
cured to reduce the danger of
the
metal ends striking an occupant in
an accident. When special stowage
provisions are not provided, the
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loose ends should be attached to
each other and adjustment
made
to remove the slack in the belt sys-
tem. Be sure that belts are not left
in a position where the webbing
or
hardware can be pinched in the
seat structure
or door, and thus
become damaged.
Seat Belt Inspection
• Periodically inspect belts, buc-
kles, retractors, and anchors for
damage that could lessen the ef-
fectiveness
of the restraint sys-
tem.
SHOULDER BELT
STOWAGE

• Keep sharp edges and damaging
objects away from belts.
• Replace belts if cut, weakened,
frayed, or subjected to collision
loads.
• Check that anchor mounting
bolts are tight.
• Have questionable parts re-
placed.
• Keep seat belts clean and dry.
• Clean only with mild soap solu-
tion and lukewarm water.
• Do not bleach or dye belts since
this may severely weaken belts.
Child Restraint
Children in automobiles·should
be restrained to lessen the risk of
injury in accidents, sudden stops
or other hazardous situations.
General Motors dealers offer re-
straint systems designed specific-
ally for use with infants. In using
any infant or child restraint
sys-
tem, read and comply with all in-
stallation and usage instructions.
All unused seat belts near the
child should be stowed properly to
help prevent them from striking
him in the event of an accident.
Lap belts and shoulder belts with-
out storage provisions should have
buckles latched and belts adjusted
to remove slack.
Cars Not Equipped With
Special Child Restraints
If a child is traveling in a vehi-
cle not equipped with a General
Motors
inf~mt restraint or other
safe infant or child restraint
sys-
tem, .the following precautions
should be taken:
1. Infants unable to sit up by
themselves should be restrained
by placing them in a covered,
padded bassinet which
is placed
crossways in the vehicle (width-
wise) on the rear seat. The bas-
sinet should be securely re-
strained with the regular vehi-
9
cle seat belts. An alternate me-
thod
is to position the bassinet
so that it rests against the back
of the front seat, again cross-
ways in the vehicle.
2. Children able to sit up by them-
selves should be placed on a
seat and lap belted, preferably
in the rear seat. Never allow a
child to stand or kneel on any
seat.
If the child cannot see out
the car windows he should sit
on a firm cushion with the reg-
ular lap belt restraining him at
the hips. The cushion should be
as firm as practical and just
high enough to enable the child
to look horizontally out of the
car windows. The use of the
cushion should be discontinued
as soon as the child is old
enough to see out of the car
windows without it.
3. General Motors recommends
that children be restrained

properly when riding. However,
if unusual conditions prohibit
use of restraints and require
Trailer Hauling
Since passenger cars are designed
and intended to be used primarily
as passenger conveyances, towing
a trailer will affect handling, dura-
bility and economy. Maximum
safety and satisfaction depends
upon proper use of correct equip-
ment and·avoiding overloads and
other abusive operation.
The maximum loaded trailer
weight which you can pullwith your
Camaro depends on what special
equipment has been installed on
your car. Chevrolet does not rec-
ommend towing any trailer unless
the car
is properly equipped. Infor-
mation
ori trailer hauling capabili-
ties, special equipment required,
and optional equipment offered
by
Chevrolet is available from your
that a child must stand,
he
should stand on the floor direct-
ly behind the front seat. This will
Chevrolet Dealer or by wntmg:
Chevrolet Motor Division, Detroit,
Michigan 48202
(or in Canada
by writing to General Motors of
Canada Limited, Owner Relations
Department, Oshawa, Ontario).
To assist in attaining good han-
dling of the car-trailer combina-
tion, it
is important that the trailer
tongue load be maintained at ap-
proximately 10% of the loaded
trailer weight. Tongue loads can
be
adjusted by proper distribution of
the load in the trailer, and can
be
checked by weighing separately
the loaded trailer and then the
tongue.
Whentowing trailers, tires should
be inflated to the highest infla-
tion pressures shown on the placard
10
help minimize the possibility of
injury from frontal impacts in
the event of an accident.
affixed to the left front door. The
allowable passenger and cargo
load, also shown on the same plac-
ard, is reduced by an amount equal
to the trailer tongue load on the
trailer hitch.
Maintenance
More frequent vehicle mainte-
nance
is required when using your
car to pull a trailer. Change the:
• Automatic transmission fluid
each 12,000 miles,
• Rear axle fluid each 12,000
miles,
• Engine oil each 60 days or 3,000
miles, whichever occurs first,
• Positive crankcase ventilation
valve each 12 months or 12,000
miles, whichever occurs first.

Break-in Schedule
In addition to the new car
break-in instructions in this man-
ual, it
is recommended that your
new Camaro be operated for 500
miles before trailer towing. If it is
necessary to tow during this period,
avoid speeds over 50 MPH and full
throttle starts. The same precau-
tions should be observed whenever
a new engine, transmission
or axle
is installed in your car.
Operation in Foreign Countries
Your Camaro is designed to op-
erate on fuel of approximately
91
research octane number or higher,
sold in the United States and Can-
ada.
If you plan to operate your
Camaro outside the continental
limits of the United States or Can-
ada, there
is a possibility that the
best fuels available in some coun-
tries 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
Motor Division, Service Depart-
ment, Detroit, Michigan 48202
(or in Canada write to General
Motors of Canada Limited, Owner
Relations Department, Oshawa,
Ontario), giving:
• The vehicle identification num-
ber (on plate on instrument
panel ahead of the steering
wheel and visible through the
windshield, or from registration
slip or title).
• The country or countries in
which you plan to travel.
You
will be furnished informa-
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tion on the quality of fuels avail-
able in the countries in which you
plan to travel.
It is recommended
that you not operate your Camaro
in any country not having fuels
meeting the requirements
of your
Camaro engine. Engine modifica-
tions are not available to compen-
sate for low anti-knock quality
fuels. Operation of your car under
conditions of continuous
or exces-
sive knocking constitutes misuse
of the engine for which the Chev-
rolet Division
is not responsible
under the terms of the Chevrolet
New Vehicle Warranty.

STARTING AND OPERATING
Engine Exhaust Gas Caution (Carbon Monoxide)
Avoid inhaling exhaust gases because
they contain carbon monoxide, which by
itsel# is colorless and odorless. Carbon
monoxide Is a dangerous gas that can
cause unconsciousness and is potentially
lethal.
1# at any time you suspect that exhaust
fumes are entering the passenger com-
partment, have the cause determined and
corrected
as soon as possible. 1# you
must drive under these conditions, drive
only with all windows fully open.
The best protection against carbon
monoxide entry Into the
car body Is a
properly maintained engine exhaust sys-
tem, car body andbody ventilation system.
It is recommended that the exhaust sys-
tem and body Is Inspected by a competent
mechanic:
• Each time the vehicle Is raised for 011
change.
• Whenever a change Is noticed In the
sound of the exhaust system.
• Whenever the exhaust system, under-
body or rear of the vehicle Is damaged.
See your Maintenance Schedule folder
for Inspection procedure.
To allow proper operation of the car's
ventilation system, keep front ventilation
Inlet grille clear of snow, leaves or other
obstruction
at all times.
SITTING
IN A PARKED CAR WITH
ENGINE RUNNING FOR AN EXTENDED
PERIOD IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
Do not run engine In confined areas
such as garages any more than needed
to move vehicle in or out of area. When
vehicle Is stopped In an UNCONFINED
area with the engine running for any more
than a short period, adjust heating
or
cooling system to force outside air Into
car as follows:
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1. On cars not equipped with air condi-
tioning, set fan to medium or high
speed and upper control lever to any
position except
OFF.
2. On cars equipped with air condition-
Ing, set tan to medium or high speed
and upper control lever to any position
except OFF or MAX.
The trunk lid should be closed while
driving to help prevent inadvertently
drawing exhaust gases into the car.
It Is
unwise to drive at high speeds tor long
durations with the trunk
lid open. How-
ever, if for some reason the trunk must
remain open
tor a period while moving,
or electrical wiring or other cable con-
nections to a trailer must pass through
the seal between trunk
lid and body, the
tollowing precautions should
be observed:
• Close all windows.
• Adjust heating or cooling system to
force outside
air into car as described
in items 1 and 2 above
but with tan set
at high speed.
• On cars equipped with outside air vents
in or under Instrument panel, open
vents tUlly.

STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
Anti-Theft Steering
Column Lock
The anti-theft lock, located on the
right side of the steering column,
has
five positions:
• Accessory -Permits operation
of electrical accessories when en-
gine
is not running. To engage,
push key in and turn toward you
(counterclockwise) .
• Lock-Normal parking position.
Locks ignition and provides
added theft protection by pre-
venting normal operation of
steering wheel and shift controls.
Key cannot be returned to "lock"
position and removed until trans-
mission is placed in "park"
(automatic transmission models)
or in reverse on manual trans-
mission models.
• Off-Permits turning engine off
without locking steering wheel
and shift controls.
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• Run -Normal operating posi-
tion.
• Start -Permits engagement of
starter.
NOTE: The anti-theft steering column lock
Is not a substitute lor the parking brake.
Always
set the parking brake when leav-
ing the car unattended.
PARKING
When leaving your car unattended,
• Place automatic transmission se-
lector in Park (Reverse for man-
ual transmission).
• Turn key to LOCK position.
• Set Parking brake.
• Remove key (the buzzer will re-
mind you).
• Lock all doors.
Starting Engine
Automatic Transmission
Models
1. Apply the foot brake.
2. Place transmission selector
in "P" or "N" (UP" preferred).

A starter safety switch prevents
starter operation while the trans-
mission selector
is in any drive
position.
(If it is necessary to
re-start the engine with the car
moving, place the selector lever
in
"N".)
3. Depress accelerator pedal and
activate starter as outlined be-
low for different conditions.
• Cold Engine -Fully depress
accelerator pedal and slowly
release. With foot off the
pedal, crank the engine
by
turning the ignition key to the
Start position -release when
engine starts.
If 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 depress-
ing the accelerator pedal and
then slowly releasing.
• Warm Engine -Depress ac-
celerator pedal about halfway
and hold while cranking the
engine.
• Extremely Cold Weather
(Below
ODF.) Or After Car
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Has Been Standing Idle
Several Days-
Fully depress and release ac-
celerator pedal two
or three
times before cranking the en-
gine. With foot off the accel-
erator pedal, crank the engine
by turning the key to the
Start position and release
when engine starts.
Manual Transmission Models
1. Apply parking brake and shift
transmission to neutral.
2.
Hold clutch pedal to floor
throughout the starting proce-
dure. A starter interlock prevents
starter operation when clutch
is
not fully depressed. (Select the

proper gear position before re-
leasing the clutch pedal.)
3. Operate accelerator pedal and
starter
as outlined in step 3
(under Automatic Transmission
Models).
Engine Flooded
Depress accelerator 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 Automatic Transmissions
The Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
and 400 are completely automatic
transmISSIons. All replace the
standard clutch and transmission.
Turbo Hydra-Malic 350
and 400
After starting the engine with the
selector lever in N (Neutral) or P
(Park) position select the range de-
sired (see table) and depress the
accelerator. A gradual start with a
steady increase in accelerator pres-
sure will result in best possible fuel
economy. Rapid acceleration for
fast starts will result in greater
fuel consumption.
Automatic transmission shift
quadrants of all GM cars continue
the uniform sequence of selector
positions. This particularly benefits
multicar families and those who
occasionally drive other cars. Shift
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indicators are arranged with "Park"
position at one end, followed in se-
quence by "Reverse", "Neutral"
and the forward driving ranges.
All automatic transmissions are
equipped with a starter safety
switch designed to permit starting
the engine only when the trans-
mission
is in the "Park" or "Neu-
tral" position.
For additional
engine braking effect,
as sometimes
needed in mountainous driving,

place the transmission in an inter-
mediate or low range.
Column Shift Lever
The heavy line in the illustrations
indicates the movement of the shift
lever
as it is lifted to shift intoRe-
verse or L2 and into or out of
Park position.
Floor Console Shift Lever
The floor console shift lever may
be moved freely between Neutral
and Drive and between Ll and
L2.
Depress shift lever button (located
on top of shift lever)
as you shift
into Reverse or L2• Depress the
button on top of the handle fully
when shifting into or out of the
Park position. Exercise care when
depressing button to prevent un-
intentional shifts to Park, L2 or
Reverse.
NOTE: Shift quadrant for all
AutomaticTransmissions
is located
on the instrument cluster.
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 and 400
P-PARK
R-REVERSE
N-NEUTRAl
D-DRIVE
L.--lOW.
Use only when car is stopped.
For backing
car-from stop.
For
standing (Brakes Applied)
For forward dr iving. Depress accelerator to floor for
extra accelerator below 65 mph ; depress accelerator
half-way
at speeds below 30 mph .
For
driving in heavy traffic or on hilly terrain . Shift into
l , or 2 at any vehicle speed.
For hard
pulling through sand, snow or mud, for climb-
ing or descending steep grades.
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Driving with Manual Transmissions
The 3-speed manual transmis-
sion shift positions follow the stan-
dard pattern shown on the illustra-
tion. The 4-speed transmission shift
lever, extending from the floor, has
its special shift pattern diagram lo-
cated on the knob or floor plate.
Depress the clutch pedal fully be-
fore attempting to shift to a differ-
ent gear, then release the pedal to
move in that gear.
For normal
accelerations shift into second gear
at 20 mph; into third gear at 30
mph; and on 4-speed models into
fourth gear at
40 mph.
Both transmissions, being fully
synchronized, may be downshifted
into 1st gear at any speed below
20
m.p.h. Shift into Reverse gear only
after the car has stopped. Always
depress and release the 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
equipped with manual transmis-
sions, use second gear at slow
speeds (less than 30 m.p.h.) when
driving in stop-and-go traffic; for
improved vehicle performance dur-
ing acceleration; and when de-
scending steep hills.
17
Turn Signals and Lane
Change Feature
The turn signal lever is located
on the left side of the steering col-
umn immediately under the steer-