Chevrolet 1976 VEGA User manual

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A WORD TO VEGA OWNERS ...
This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your 1976 Vega, and to provide
important safety information. It is supplemented by two convenient folders which provide additional information on
vehicle maintenance and warranties. We urge you to read these publications carefully and follow the recommenda-
tions 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
Section 6 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:
"NOTE TO CANADIAN OWNERS:
If preferred, a French Owner's Manual can be
obtained from either your Dealer or by writing to
General Motors of Canada Limited, Owner Rela-
tions Department, Oshawa, Ontario L1J 5Z6."
Chevrolet Motor Division
GM
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Aux proprietaires canadiens
On peut se procurer un exemplaire de ce Guide en
francais aupres du concessionnaire ou du service
des relations avec la clientele, General Motors of
Canada Limited, Oshawa, Ontario L1J 5Z6.

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1976 VEGA 2' 300
OWNER'S
MANUAL
This manual should be considered a perma-
nent
part of the vehicle, and must remain
with the vehicle
at time of resale.
CHEVROLET MOTOR
DIVISION
GENERAL MOTORS
CORPORATION
DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48202
All information, illustrations and specifications con-
tained
in this manual are based on the latest product
information available at the time
of publication. The
right isreserved to make changes at any time without
notice.
For vehicles sold in Canada, substitute the name
General Motors
of Canada Limited, whereverthe name
Chevrolet Motor
Car Division appears in this manual.
ST 303-76
"' General Motors Corporation 1976
Section
1
2
3
4
5
Table of Contents
Page
Before Driving Your Vega ......... . ................... 1-1
Starting and Operating .. ;- ............................ 2-1
Steering Column Controls
....... . .................. , 2-2
Floor Controls ...................................... 2-10
Instrument PaneL .................................. 2-13
Other Controls and Features ........................ , 2-27
In Case of Emergency .... . ............................ 3-1
Appearance
Care .. . .. .. .. .. . . . .. .. .. .. .. ... . .. .... .. .. 4-1
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Service and Maintenance....... ...... . . . . ............ 5-1
6 Specifications, Owner Assistance, Service
Manuals, Index, Gas Station
Information
........................................ 6-1
Applicable to CALIFORNIA Sales Only
This vehicle as delivered by ,6M Chevrolet Division is equipped with a bumper energy
absorption system meeting California S.B.42 (1971)
as set forth in Sec. 34715 Vehicle Code.
Applicable to FLORIDA Sales Only
This vehicle as delivered by GM Chevrolet Division is equipped with a bumper energy
absorption system meeting section 501.125, Florida Statutes,
as amended June 10, 1974.
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YOUR VEGA'S FIRST
FEW HUNDRED MILES OF DRIVING
You can operate your new car
from its very first mile without ad-
hering to a formal "break-in" sched-
ule. However, during the first
few
hundred miles of driving you can,
by observing a few simple precau-
tions, 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 55
M.P.H., but do not drive for ex-
tended periods at
anyone constant
speed, either fast
or slow. Dur-
ing this period, avoid full throttle
starts and, if possible, avoid hard
stops especially during the first 200
miles of operation since brake mis-
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
carfor trailer hauling see additional
information on page 1-9.
SEE PAGE 5-21 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ON HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR GAS MILEAGE.
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BEFORE DRIVING YOUR VEGA
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 and outside
mirrors.
4. Fasten belt restraints.
5. Check that warning bulbs light
when key
is turned to start posi-
tion.
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 dif-
ferent cross section so that it can
be inserted only in certain locks.
• Key with square head
(stamped Ole") -for ignition
switch only.
• Key with oval head (stamped
"D")~for all other locks.
LOCKS
1-1
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.

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 doors can also be locked by
using the key.
All models have as a standard
safety feature overriding doorlocks.
When the doors are locked, the door
latchmechanism
is inoperative, pre-
venting inadvertent opening of the
door by movement of the inside
handle.
Adjustable Front Seat Back
-Driver's Side
The optional adjustable front
seat back (driver's side) can be
adjusted to two positions by means
of a control handle located at
the right rear of the driver's seat
ADJUSTABLE SEAT BACK
CONTROL HANDLE
cushion. With the control handle
in the full rearward position the
seat back
is adjusted to the full
rearward position; when the control
handle
is actuated (rotated) for-
ward the seat back
is adjusted for-
ward to a normal position.
REMINDER: Avoid hanging ob-
jects on the right hand coat hook
in such a way that you block the
driver's
VISIOn to the right rear
quarter.
1-2
REMINDER: Always lock the
doors when driving, for greater
security in the event of an accident,
to help keep children from open-
ing door, and for greater security
against entry by unwelcome per-
sons while momentarily stopped.
Front Seat Back Lock
Front seat backs are equipped
with a self-locking mechanism to
keep the seat back locked in place
while in the up position.
The lock
release lever
is located at the lower
rear of the seat back nearest the
door.
To tilt the seat back forward,
lift the lock release lever and" tilt
the seat back forward. When the
seat back
is returned to ~he up
position, the seat back
wn1 auto-
matically lock.
Keep belt restraint webbing and
hardware clear
of mechanism when
tiltingfolding seatsforward
or back-

wards, to help prevent damage to
these belt systems.
Manually Operated
Front Seats
The front seats may be adjusted
forward or rearward by moving the
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control lever at the front of the
seat. Move control lever to the right
to release the locking mechanism;
then exert slight body pressure to
move seat to desired position. Re-
lease control lever to lock seat
in
desired position.
1-3
Inside Rearview Mirror
Switct optional mirror to night
position to reduce glare from fol-
lowing headlights.
To raise orlower
mirror to achieve desired field of
view, grasp mirror and exert
suffi-
cient pressure by pushing or pulling
up, down or sideways.

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.
Belt Restraint -
Reminder System
This vehicle has a light/buzzer
reminder system designed
to remind
the driver to fasten his belt restraint.
• When the ignition key is turned
to
ON or START, a reminder
light
is designed to come on for
four-to-eight secends to remind
the driver to fasten
his belt re-
straint.
• If the driver has not buckled his
belt restraint prior
to turning the
key to ON or START, a buzzer
is designed to sound for four-to-
eight seconds to remind him to
do
so.
Front Seat Lap-Shoulder
Belt Combination
• Adjust front seat to your satis-
faction and siterect and well back
in seat.
• In a single motion, pull the lap-
shoulder belt webbing across lap
far enough to permit inserting
metal latch plate end of belt into
the buckle, until a snap
is heard.
If webbing is not pulled out far
enough to reach buckle, let lap
belt rewind into its retractor to
release lock mechanism,
so belt
can be pulled out to the proper
length.
• Position "lap" portion of belt
across lap
as LOW ON HIPS as
possible. To reduce the risk of
sliding under belt during an ac-
cident, adjustto a SNUG
FIT by
1-4
COMFORT
"7
BELT
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pulling belt firmly across lap in
direction of lap belt retractor so
it can take up slack. The belt re-
tractors aredesignedto automati-
cally.take
up excess webbing.

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• The front seat shoulder belts in
this vehicle are equipped with a
"vehicle sensitive retractor"
which is designed to lock only
during a sudden stop or impact.
At other times it
is designed to
move freely with the occupant.
• A comfort clip is provided for
those who find the shoulder belt
tension a source of discomfort.
If
the shoulderbelttension becomes
uncomfortable, pull down on the
shoulder belt to provide the least
amountof slack necessary to re-
lieve tension (not more than one
inch), then push the comfort clip
snugly against the guide loop.
• To unfasten belts, depress push
button in center of buckle.
1-5
• When no longer in use, front seat
lap-shoulder belts can be stowed