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Chevrolet CHEVELLE 1972 User manual

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Chevrolet
CHEVELLE
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MANUAL
IMPORTANT
OPERATING,
SAFETY
AND
MAINTENANCE
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This
manual
has
been
prepared
to
acq~aint
you
with
the
operation
and
maintenance
of
your
1972
Chevelle.
and
to
provide
important
safety
info
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it
carefully
and
follow
the
recommendations
c,
ontained
to
help
assure
the
most
enjoyable
and
tro
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blefree
operation
of
your
vehicle.
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When
it
comes
to
service.
remember
th
your
Chevrolet
dealer
knows
your
vehicle
best
and
is
interested
in
your
complete
satisfaction.
Return
to
him
for
uardian
Maintenance
Service
and
any
other
assistance
you
may
require.
To
assist
dealers
in
handling
your
needs.
Cevroletmaintains
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
SectionS
of
this
manual
under
the
heading.
"OwnEir
Ass
rt
ance"
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We
would
like
to
take
this
opportunity
to
tha
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you
for
choosing
a
Chevrolet
product-and
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you
of
our
continuing
interest
in
your
motoring
pleasure
aridsatisfl\ftion.
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MICHIGAN
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information. illustrations and
specification~
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this manual
are
based on the latest product
Information available at the time
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publication.
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Third
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February 1972
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4 Appearance
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5 Service and Maintenance
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7 lVIinor Trouble Shooting
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8 Specifications, Owner
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You canoperate 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 tpe future performance and
economy of your car.
It
is
recommended
that
your
speed
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g the first 500 miles
be c ,"
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fined to a maximum of 60
M.P.', ., but
do
not drive for ex-
tenddperlods
at
anyone
constant
spe ,
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fast
or slow. Dtir-
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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 11.
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BEFORE
DRIVING YOUR
CH
EVELLE "
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.
Adjustinsideandoutsidemirrors.
4. Fasten seat belts.
5.
Check that warning bulbs light
when key
is
turned to
statt
position. ,
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Release parking brake
(and
'see
that brake warning light turns
off) .
7. Be sure you understand youl.'cat
and how
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it
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Keys
Two separate keys are provided
for
your
car. Each key has a differ-
ent cross section so that it
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can be
inserted only in certain
lS~ks.
•
Key
with
>
square
head
(stamped
"e")
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for
ignition
switch and 'door lo.cks.
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• K$y with oval head'(stamped
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for all other locks.
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ALL OTHER . ,
lOCKS
,The code nUD:lberof each.
k~y
is
st~mped
on
the
"
~knock
out".pllJg
in the key head. Your Chevrolet
!!
dealer
removedth~~e
plugs
and
placed them with
th~
;
spare set of ,l
keys in the
sp~cialJ<:ey
envelope
that was given ·
:r
to yoti 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
Th~
Car.
In
the event the original keys are
lost, duplicates can be made by
your dealer
or
a locksmith using the
.,
key code information.
'l!esiire to
l(Jck
the;
:glove
box or
consol~
compartments and remove
the key from
the
carwhenever it
is
necessary to leave the ignition key
'. with
an
attendant:
Door Locks ,
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be locked from the inside by de-
pressing the passenger guard door
lock buttons located on the upper
door panel. All doors canbe 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 doorlocks.
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-
j~cts
on the right hand coat hook
in such
away
that you block the
driver's vision to the right rear
quarter.
REMINDER:
Always
lock
the
doors w,hendriving, for greater
se-
curity in the event-
of
an accident
and for security against entry by
unwelcome persons while momen-
tarily stopped.
Seats
Folding seatbacks are equipped
with self-latching mechanisms and
release controls designed for the
convenience of entering and exit-
ing passengers.
Manually Operated Front Seats
-Pull
forward on the seat adjuster
lever, located on the driver's side
of the front seat, to unlock the seat
4
and allow adjustment to the front
or
rear.
As
the seat slides forward,
it
tilts slightly to provide best pos-
ture and increased driving ease.
Re
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lease the lever to lock the seat in
the desired position.
Back Locks (Manual)
-For
your
safety each folding front seatback
has a lock which must be released
before the seatback can be folded
forward.
The release lever
is
located at
the lower side of each backrest
nearest the door. Move the lever
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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 tothese beltrestraints.
Standard Seats -
The
release
knob
is
located
at
the lower rear of
each backrest nearest the door. Lift
the knob upward, then pull the
seatback forward.
Strato Type
Seats-Located
on
the upper side of each backrest, a
button release must be pressed
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while pulling the seatback forward.
The
lock
will latch when the
s~tback
returns to its upright po-
SItIon.
Inside Rearview Mirrors
Switch mirror to night position to
reduce glare from following head-
lights.
To
raise or lower, grasp mir-
ror and exert sufficient pressure by
pushing
or
pullirig to move mirror
support rod toward
or'
away from
windshield, and
up
or
~
down. The
hidden, upper ball joint, where the
support rod meets the roof, and
the
knee joint at the lower end of the
5 ,
rod work together to permit setting
the mirror at a variety of heights.
Head Restraints
• Head restraints are designed·to
help reduce injuries due to "whip-
lash."
• Select one of the two positions-
up or
down-which
places the top
of head restraint closest to the
top of your ears.
• Do not use head restraint above
the lip detent position.
• Head restraint can be raised by
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pulling up until you feel the
,spring
t?-tch
·seat in the detent
position.
•
To
lower, release latch at base
of supporting rod and push down
on restraint.
• Do not operate vehicle with head
restraints removed, since occu-
pants lose the protection pro-
vided.
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.
•
In
a
singl~
motion, pull webbing
across
lap
·far enough to permit
inserting metal latch plate end
of seat belt into the buckle, un-
til a snap
is
heard.
If
not pulled
out far enough to reach, let belt
rewind into the ·retractor to re-
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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
risk of sliding under belt, adjust
to a SNUG
FIT
by pulling belt
firmly across lap in direction of
retractor so it can take up slack.
• Seats next to side windows have
retractors which are designed
to automatically take up excess
webbing and maintain tension
on the lap belt.
•
Lap
belts
on
rear seats should be
positioned and secured
as
shown
on
illustration, and adjusted to
a SNUG
FIT
by pulling
on
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end of the belt extended from the
adjustable latch plate.
•
To
lengthen a rear seat lap belt
place adjustable latch plate at
right angles to the belt webbing
and pull on latch plate; belt
should then slide easily through
the adjustable latch plate.
•
To
unfasten lap belts, depress
push button in center of buckle.
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 transmis-
sions, the buzzer and light are
designed to come on when the
ignition switch
is
on,
the
trans-
mission selector
is
in a forward
drive position, and the driver's
or
right front passenger's lap
belt
is
not fastened.
•
On
manual transmission cars,
the reminders are designed to
come
on
with the transmission
7
in any·gear position, .except that
they do not come
on
when the
parking brake
is
engaged.
ADJUSTABLE
LATCH
PLATE
CENTER
SEAT
BELT.
TURN
AT
RIGHT
ANGLE
TO
LENGTHEN
.
NOTE: .The right front seat con-
tains a weight detector which
is
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designed to activate the buzzer and
light whenever a nominal weight
-,
is
placed on the seat. The weight de-
tector cannot distinguish between
a passenger and any item of lug-
gage or cargol therefore such items
should be placed elsewhere
in
the
car,
prefera~
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in the trunk.
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If
s~at
belt
system or reminder
system dQe.snot
wQ'rk
,
asdescr,~bed,
see your Chevrolet
~ealer
for in-
formatipn and as'sistance.
Shoulder Belts
• When properly' worn with a lap
belt, a shoulder belt can provide
important additiortal 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
type of
~ccident.
• To fasten the shoulder belt, un-
stow it
andplace
the .knob on
the sHoulder belt eng of the
key~
hole
()ll
the lap belt latch' plate.
Tilt the knob
as
necessary,
to
pass it through
the
slot'.
1''011
the
knob firmly
up~arsl
to seat it at
the narrow, end'of
~he
}.<:eyhole,
then fasten the lap belt. :
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• Shoulder belts are lengthened
and shortened in the same man-
ner
as
center seat lap belts.
• Shoulder belts should have
suffi-
cient 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 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-
SHOULDER
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maining slack using the shoulder
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 the
illustration.
When not in use, all loose lap
and shoulder belts should be
secured to reduce the danger of
the metal ends striking an occu-
pant in an accident.
When special stowage
provision~
,.
are not provided, the loose ends
should be attached to each other .
and adjustment made to renfove
the slack in the belt system. 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.
NOTE:
Passengers in the rear seat
of a convertible must remove any
shoulder belts
BEFORE
the
top
is
lowered.
Rear
shoulder belts re-
quire readjustment after
the
top
has been
eit~er
lowered '
or
'raised.,
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
~
objec.!s away from 'belts. '
•
RepI;:tce
.belts if.cut, weakened,
frayed, or subjected to collision
loads. '
., Check that anchor ,mounting
bolts are tight to the floor.
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• Have questionable parts ,re-
placed:
• Keep seat belts
cl~an
,and qry.
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wi
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Il}.i1d
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Do
not bleach
or
dye belts since
this may severely
"Yeaken
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 restraint sys-
tems designed specifically for use
with infants.
In
using any infant or
child restraint systems) read and
comply with all installation and
, . usage instructions.
All unused seat belts near the
child should
bestowed
properly
to
help prevent
them
from. strikjng
him
in
the event of a sudden stop· '
oi
'accident.
Lap
belts and shol,llder
belts without ' storage provisions ,
should have buckles ·latchdl·and
belt~
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adjusted
to ,reInove slack. ,
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Cars Not Equip,ped"With
Special Child Restraints
If a child
is
traveling in a
ve-
hicle not eqvipped.with a General
Motors infant restraint or other safe
infant or child restraint systems, 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 back of thefront
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
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-
1'0
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
or
an accident.
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Trailer Hauling
Since passenger cars are de-
signed and intended to be used pri-
marily
as
passenger conveyances,
towing a trailer will affect handling,
durability and economy. Maximum
safety
and
satisfaction
depends
upon proper use of correct equip-
me,nt
and avoiding overloads and
other abusive operation.
The maximum loaded trailer
weight which you can pull with
your Chevelle depends on what
special equipment has been
in~
stalled on your car. Chevrolet does
not recommend towing any trailer
unless the car
is
properly equipped.
Information
on
trailer
hauling
capabilities, special equipment re-
quired, 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 be made 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, tires should
be inflated to the "standard" infla-
tion pressures shown on the plac-
ard 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.
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More frequent vehicle mainte-
nance
is
requiieC!
when using your
car to pull a trailer.
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~hange
the~
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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 Chevelle be operated for 500
miles before trailer towing.
If
it
is
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necessary to tow dllring this period,
avoid speeds over 50
MPH
and full throttle starts. The same precau-
tions should be observed whenever
Operation in Foreign Countries
If
you plan to operate yourChevelle
outside the continental limits of the
United States or Canada, there
is
a
possibility that the best fuels avail-
able are
so
low.in anti-knock qual-
ity that excessive knocking and
se-
rious 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).
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• The vehicle identification num-
ber (on plate on instrument
panel ahead of the steering wheel
and visible through the wind-'
shield, or from registration slip
or title).
• The country or countries in
which you plan to travel.
You will be furnished details of
adjustments or modifications which
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a new engine, transmission or axle
is
installed in your car.
should be made to your
engin~tat
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your Chevrolet Dealership prior
~o
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 Ve-
hicle Warranty. After arriving in a
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.!!!.
windows fully open.
The
best protection against carbon mon-
oxide entry Into the
car
body
Is
a properly
maintained engine exhaust system,
car
body and body ventilation system.
It
is
recommended that the exhaust system
and body be 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
~f
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
ve-
hicle is stopped
in
an
UNCONFINED area
with the engine running for any more than
a short period, ad/ust heating or cooling
system to force outside
air
into car
as
follows:
13
1.
On
cars ,
not
equipped with
air
condi-
tioning, set f8n ; to medium or high
speed 8nd upper control lever to any
position except
OFF.
"
2.
On
cars equipped with 8/r condition-
Ing,
set
f8n to medium'or high speed
and upper control lever to any posi-
tion except
OFF
or MAX.
The
trunk
lid
should be closed while
d;ivlng to help prevent Inadvertently draw-
Ing exhaust gases into the car.
It
Is
unwise
to
drive
at
high speeds for long durations
with the
trunk
lid
open. However,
It
for
some reason the trunk must remain open
tor a period while moving, or electrical
wiring or other cable connections to a
trailer must pass through the seal between
trunk
lid
and body, the following precau-
tions should be observed:
• Close
all
w.lndows.
• Ad/ust 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 vents
underinstrument'
p'ane/,
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 col-
umn, has
five
positions:
• Accessory -Permits opera-
tion of electrical accessories
when engine
is
not running.
To
engage, push key in
and
turn
toward you (countetc1ockwise)
•.
• Lock -Normal parking posi-
tion. Locks ignition and pro-
vides added theft! protection by
preventing normal operation of
steering wheel and shift con-
trols. Key cannot be returned
to "lock" position and removed
until transmission is placed in
"park" (automatic transmission
14
models)
or
in reverse on manual
transmission models.
• Off -Permits turning engine
off without locking steering
wheel and shift controls.
•
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 leaving
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.
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Starting
Engine
Auto Transmission Models
1.
Apply the foot brake.
2. Place transmission selector
in
"P"
or
"N"
("P"
preferred).
A starter safety switch prevents
starter operation while the trans-
mission selector
is
in any drive
position.
(If
it 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 de-
pressing 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 0° F.) Or After Car
Has
Been Standing Idle
Several
Days-
Fully depress and release ·ac-
celerator pedal two
or
three
times before cranking the
engine.
With
foot
off
the ac-
celerator pedal, crank the en-
gine by turning the key to
the Start position and re-
. lease·when engine starts.
Manual Transmission Models
15
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
the
clutch
is
not
fully depressed.
(Select the proper gear posi-
tion before releasing 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 engiJle idle for 20
to
30
seconds after starting and
drive at moderate speeds for sev-
eral miles, especially during 'cold
weather.
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1
Driving
with
,
the
~hevrolet
Automatic Transmissions
The Powerglide, Turbo Hydra-
m.atic-350 and 400 are completely
automatic transmissions which re-
plac
~
e
,;~
lhe
standard clutch and
trans
rili
ssion. After starting the
engine with the selector lever
in
N (Neutral) or P
(Park)
posi-
tion, select the range desired
(see tables) and depress the ac-
celerator. 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
particul~r1y
bene-
fits
multicar families and those
who occasionally drive other cars.
Shift indicators are arranged with
"Park" position
at
one end, fol-
lowedyin. sequence by "Reverse",
"Neutral" and the forward driv-
ing ranges. All automatic trans-
missions are equipped with a
starter safety switch designed to
permit starting the engine only
when the transmission selector
is
in the "Park"
or
"Neutral" posi-
tion.
For
additional engine brak-
ing effect,
as
sometimes needed in
mountainous driving, place the
transmission in an intermediate
or
low range.
Column Shift Lever
The heavy line in the ilustra-
tions indicates the movement of
the shift lever
as
it
is
lifted to
shift into Reverse
or
Low (Low
on the Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
and 400) and into
or
out of Park
position.
16
Floor Console Shift Lever
The floor ' console shift lever
may be moved freely between Neu-
tral 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
handle fully when shifting into
or out of the
Park
po
sition. Exer-
cise care when squeezing button
to prevent unintentional shifts to
Park, Low
(or
2)
or
Reverse.
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P-PARK
R-REVERSE
N-NEUTRAL
D-DRIVE
L-LOW
Console
3
2
1
17
POWERGLIDE
Use
onl!
when,car
is
stopped.
For
backin
'g
car-from
stop.
For
standing
(Brakes
Applied).
For
forward
driving.
:"cf~,
'
Depress
accelerator
to
floor
for
extra
acceleration
at
sp~s
(depending
on
engine,
axle
and
tirecombinations)
;
~
C!~
:
.fi
'
lgh
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.
TURBO
HYDRA-MAliC
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
u
at
any
vehicle
speed.
For
hard
pulling
through
sand,
snow
or
mud,
and
for
climbing
or
de-
scending
steep
grades.
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Driving
with
Manual Transmissions
The
3-speed
manual
trans-
mission shift positions follow the
standard pattern shown on illus-
tration. The 4-speed transmission
shift lever, extending from the
floor, has its special shift pattern
diagram located on the knob or
floor plate. Depress the clutch
pedal fully before attempting to
shift to a different gear, then re-
lease the pedal to move in that
gear.
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.
Good Driving Practice: On cars
equipped with manual transmis-
18
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 descend-
ing steep hills.
Also, shift into "Reverse" be-
fore shutting off engine. This will
permit the ignition key to be
turned to the "Lock" position.
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