Chevrolet CAMARO 1972 User manual

1972 Chevrolet CAMARO
OWNER'S MANUAL
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 1972 Camaro, and to provide
important safety information. We urge you to read it carefully and follow the recommendations contained 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 com-
plete 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 8 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 .
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1972 CAMARO
OWNER'S
MANUAL
CHEVROLET MOTOR
DIVISION
GENERAL MOTORS
CORPORATION
DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48202
All information. illustrations and speci fi ca ti o ns con-
ta i ned in this manual are bas ed on the latest product
information available at the ti
me of publication. The
right is reserved to make changes at an y ti me without
notice.
Part No. 6263134
ST 309-72
FI RST EDITIO N
S EP T. 19 71
© GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION 1971
Table of Contents
Section Page
1 Before Driving Your Camaro.. . .. . . . . .. .... .... .... .. . . . .... . .. 3
2 Starting and Operating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Steering Column Controls. . .. . . .. . . . .. . . . . . .. . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . 12
Instruments and Controls. ......... . ................. . ...... . 19
Floor Controls .. . . . ..... .. ...... . ....... . .. . . . .. _. . . . . . . . . . . 30
Other Controls and Features. .... ... ........ . ................. 32
Safety Checks .. . .. . ...... .. _. . . .. " . .............. .Center Insert
3 In Case of Emergency ............. . ........ ... .... . .. . ........ 33
4 Appearance Care. . . . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . . . .. . . .. 38
5 Service and Maintenance. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. .. 42
6 Maintenance Schedule . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . .. 56
7 Minor Trouble Shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57
8 Specifications, Owner Assistance, Service Manuals, Index, Gas
Station Information.. . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .
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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-
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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 9.
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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. Adjustinsideand outsidemirrors.
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
"0") -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.
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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
safetyfeatureoverriding 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 vision 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
Therelease 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.
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Manually Operated
Front Seats
Push the seat adjuster lever to
the right, located at the front of
each front seat, to unlock the seat
and allow adjustment to the front
or rear. As the seat slides forward,
it tilts slightly to provide best pos-
ture and increased driver ease. Re-
lease the lever to lock the seat 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 mir-
ror up or down.
DAY-NIGHT---..::-r
LEVER
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-After the front seat has
been adjusted to the satisfaction of
the driver, sit erect and well back
in the seat, grasp the buckle end
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and the fiat metal "eye" end of your
individual belt assembly and posi-
tion the belt across the lap
as LOW
ON THE HIPS AS POSSIBLE.
Insert the metal eye into the open
end of the buckle until a snap
is
heard. Make sure the connection is
secure and, to reduce the risk of
sliding under the belt, adjust it to a
SNUG FIT by pulling on the end of -
the belt extending from the buckle.
The snug and low positions are es-
sential in order that the force
exerted by the lap belt
in a collision
will be spread over the strong hip
bone structure and not across the
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soft abdominal area whichcouldre-
sult in serious injury.
For non-
locking retractor-equipped belts,
pull the retractor half
of the belt
out to a solid stop to make sure the
belt webbing is completely un -
wound from the retractor,;then con-
nect the belt
and make the neces-
sary adjustments
at the buckle for
proper fit. To lengthen a lap belt,
place the buckle
at right angles to
the belt webbing.
The belt will then
slide easily through the buckle.
To
unfasten the lap belt, simply de-
press the push
button located in the
center of
the buckle.
Automatic-locking lap belt re-
tractors are provided for the added
convenience of the driver
and out-
board front seat passenger on all
Camaro cars as an extra cost op-
tion.
The automatic-locking retrac-
tors adjust
and lock the lap belts
into position automatically after
fastening.
To fasten a lap belt equipped
with
an automatic-locking retrac-
tor , pull the webbing across the lap
far enough to permit inserting the
flat metal "eye"
end into the buckle.
If the webbing is not initially pulled
out far enough to permit buckling,
release the webbing, allowing it to
rewind in the retractor
and release
the locking mechanism, so the web-
bing
can be pulled out to the proper
length. Once the buckle is fastened,
pull the belt firmly across the lap
in the direction
of the retractor to
obtain a snug fit.
The retractor will
automatically take
up the excess
webbing.
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Shoulder Belts-When properly
worn with a lap belt, a shoulder
belt can provide additional protec-
tion against impact with the
car
interior by restraining forward mo-
tion
of the upper torso in a colli-
sion. This is primarily true in case
of frontal impacts, which are the
most frequent type of accident.
Shoulder belts are fastened and
unfastened in the same
manner as
lap belts. A shoulder belt should
have sufficient slack to insert a fist's
width between your chest
and the
belt. This can
be checked by insert-
ing a clenched fist between the belt
and
your chest with thumb against
chest
and back of hand facing up-
ward. The driver's shoulder belt
should be adjusted so the driver
can
reach essential operating controls
without undue restraint.
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When not in use, shoulder belts
should be secured in the special
storage convenience provision to
reduce the danger of the metal end
striking an occupant in a sudden
stop. When storage provisions are
not provided,thelooseendmounted
on the upper structure should be
fastened to the floor-mounted end,
and adjusted to remove excess
slack.
Releasing Belts - To release the
belts, simply depress the release tab
or button located in the center of
the buckle.
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Seat Belt Inspection
And Care (All)
• Periodically inspect belts,
buckles, retractors, and anchors
for damage that could lessen the
effectiveness of the restraint
system.
• 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 to the floor.
• Havequestionablepartsreplaced.
• 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.
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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 restraint sys-
tems designed specifically for use
with small children.
In using any
child seating device, read and com-
ply with all installation 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 a sudden stop
or
collision. Lap belts and shoulder
belts without 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 vehicle
not equipped with a General
Motors child restraint system
or
other safe child seating device, the
following precautions should be
taken:
1. Infants unable to sit up by them-
selves 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 bassi-
net should be securely restrained
with the regular vehicle seat
belts.
An alternate method is to
position the bassinet so that it
rests against the backof the front
seat, again crossways 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
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child cannot see out the car win-
dows he should sit on a firm
cushion with the regular 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 hori-
zontally 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 prop-
erly when riding. However, if
unusual conditions prohibit use
of restraints
and require that a
child must stand, he should stand
on the floor directly behind the
front seat. This will minimize the
possibility of his being thrown
from the rear compartment dur-
ing a sudden stop.
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Trailer Hauling
Since passenger cars aredesigned
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 whichyou canpull with 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 on trailer hauling capabili-
ties, special equipment required,
and optional equipment offered by
Chevrolet
is available from your
Chevrolet Dealer or by writing:
Chevrolet Motor Division, Detroit,
Michigan 48202.
Usage of bumper hitches is not
recommended; however, rental in-
stallations may bemade if in accord
with proper installation and usage
instructions of a reputable trailer
rental agency.
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.
When towing trailers, tiresshould
be inflated to the "standard" infla-
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tion pressures shown on the placard
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,
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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
If you plan to operate your Camaro
outside the continental limits of
the United States
or Canada, there
is a possibility that the best fuels
available 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,
giving:
• The compression ratio and cubic
inch displacement of the engine
(obtain from your Dealer.)
• The vehicle identification num-
ber (
On plate on instrument
panel ahead of the steering
wheel and visible through the
windshield, or from the regis-
tration slip or title).
• The country or countries 10
which you plan to travel.
You will be furnished details of
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adjustments or modificationswhich
should be made to your engine at
your Chevrolet Dealership prior to
your departure. Failure to make
the necessary changes to your
car
and subsequent operation under
conditions of continuous or exces-
sive knocking constitutes misuse of
the engine for which the Chevrolet
Division
is not responsible under
the terms of the Chevrolet New
Vehicle Warranty. After arriving
ina foreign country, determine
and use the best fuels available.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
Engine Exhaust Gas Caution (Carbon Monoxide)
Avoid inhaling exhaust gases because
they contain carbon monoxide, which by
itself is colorless and odorless. Carbon
monoxide is a dangerous gas that can
cause unconsciousness and is potentially
lethal.
If at any time you suspect that exhaust
fumes are entering the passenger com-
partment, have the cause determined and
corrected as soon as possible. If 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 and body 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 oil
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 the Safety Checks section of this
manual 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 leller to any
position except OFF.
2. On cars equipped with air condition-
ing, set fan to medium or high speed
and upper control leller to any position
except OFF or MAX.
The
trunk lid should be closed while
drilling to help prevent inadvertently
drawing exhaust gases into the car. It is
unwise to drive at high speeds for long
durations with the trunk lid open. How-
eller,
if for some reason the trunk must
remain open for 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
following 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 fan set
at high speed.
• On cars equipped with outside air lIents
in or under Instrument panel, open
vents fully.
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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 for the parking brake.
Always set the parking brake when leav-
Ing the car unattended.
PARKING
When leaving your car unattended,
• Place automatic transmission selector
in Park (Reverse
for manual transmis-
sion).
• Turn key to LOCK position.
• Set Parking brake.
• Remove key (the buzzer will remind
you).
• Lock all doors.
Starting Engine
Automatic Transmission
Models
1. Apply the foot brake.
2. Place transmission selector
in "P" or "N" ("P" preferred).
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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 O°F.) Or After Car
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.
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Manual Transmission Models
1. Apply parking brake and shift
transmission to neutral.
2. Hold clutch pedal to floor
throughout the starting proce-
dure. A starterinterlock prevents
starter operation when clutch
is
not fully depressed.
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.
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Driving with the Chevrolet Automatic Transmissions
The Powerglide and the Turbo
Hydra-matic
350 and 400 are com-
pletely automatic transmissions.
All replace the standard clutch and
transmission.
Powerglide, Turbo Hydra-
Matic 350 and Turbo Hydra-
Matic 400
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
accelerator.
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
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
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 consump-
tion.
P-PARK
R~REVERSE
N-NEUTRAL
O-DRIVE
L-LOW
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 Labove 40 mph.
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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 additiOf!.al
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 into Re-
verse
or Low (Low on the Turbo
Hydra-Matic 350 and
400) 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 (on the Turbo
Hydra-Matic 350 and
400) be-
tween 1 and 2. Squeeze shift lever
button under handle as you shift
into Reverse
or Low (2 on Turbo
Hydra-Matic 350 and 400).
Squeeze the button under the
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 and 400
P-PARK
R-REVERSE
Console N-NEUTRAL
3 O-DRIVE
2
L.-LOW,
1
Use only when car is stopped.
For backing car-from stop.
For
standing (Brakes Applied)
For forward driving. 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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handle fully when shifting into or
out of the Park position. Exercise
care when squeezing button to
prevent unintentional shifts to
Park, Low
(or 2) or Reverse.
NOTE: Shift quadrant for all
Automatic Transmissions
is located
on the instrument cluster.
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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.
NOTE : For normal accelerations
on Z-28 models, shift into second
gear at
20 mph; into third gear at
30 mph; and 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.
On Four-Speed
transmission the shift linkage may
be adjusted to allow "short stroke"
shift lever operation. See your
Chevrolet Dealer.
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.
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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-
ing wheel. The lever is moved up-
ward to signal a right turn and
downward to signal a left turn.
Lamps on the front
and rear of the
car transmit this signal to other
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motorists and pedestrians. The ig-
nition switch must be in the
"ON"
position in order for the turn sig-
nals to be operational. This feature
prevents battery drain if the lever
is left in an " ON " position when
your car
is not in use.
In a normal turning situation
such as turning a corner, the turn
signal
is cancelled automatically
after the turn
is completed. How-
ever, in some driving maneuvers
such as changing lanes on an ex-
pressway, the steering wheel
is not
turned back sufficiently after com-
pleting the turn to automatically
cancel the turn 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 lever returns to the
neutral
or cancelled position when
the driver releases his hold on the
lever.
A green light on the instrument
cluster flashes to indicate proper
operation of the front and rear turn
signal lamps.
If the indicator lamp
remains on and does not flash,
check for a defective lamp bulb.
If
the indicator fails to light when the
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lever is moved, check the fuse and
indicator bulb.
Power Steering
If the steering system power as-
sist fails due to some malfunction,
or because the engine has stalled,
the car can still be steered. How-
ever, much greater effort is re-
quired, particularly in sharp turns.
Holding Car on an Upgrade
When stopped on an upgrade,
maintain 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 (automatic) or clutch
(manual) .
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Parking Your Car
Always engage the parking brake
and place the automatic transmis-
sion selector lever in "Park" posi-
tion when leaving your
car unat-
tended. Also with automatic trans-
missions, never park for prolonged
periods with engine idling and
transmission in gear, especially if
your car
is equipped with air con-
ditioning. This practice
is detri-
mental to the transmission, due to
overheating.
Horn
The horn on your Camaro is
actuated by firmly pressing on the
horn button in the center of the
steering wheel.
Tilt Steering Wheel
The optional tilt steering wheel
can be tilted up above normal posi-
tion to provide additional room for
entrance and exit as well
as selected
driving positions below normal
height. This permits individual se-
lection of the most natural position
for all driving conditions.
On long
trips the steering wheel position can
be changed to minimize tension and
fatigue.
The tilt mechanism is operated
by lifting up on the small control
As a good motorist, use
of the
horn should be kept at a minimum.
However, acquaint yourself
as soon
as possible with this function of
lever on the left side of the steering
column just below the directional
signal, moving the steering wheel to
the selected position, and releasing
the lever.
your car, should it ever become
necessary to give a warning to a
pedestrian or another motorist.
NOTE: For operation of hazard flasher, s eepage 33, in Section "In Case of Emergency."
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