Chevrolet chevelle 1973 User manual

~ CHEVELLE
1973 CHEVROLET
OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT OPERATING, SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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A WORD TO CHEVELLEOWNERS ...
This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your 1973 Chevelle and to
provide important safety information. It is supplemented by three convenient folders which provide additional informa-
tion 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 Section 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 continuing
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 :
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1973 CHEVELLE
OWNER'S
MANUAL
Reprinted with Permission of
General Motors Corporation
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 is rBserved to make changes at any time without
notice.
For vehicles
sold in Canada. substitute the name
General Motors
of Canada Limited wherever the name
Chevrolet
Motor Car Division appears in this manual.
ST 305-73
©General Motors Corporation 1972
Section
Table of Contents Page
Before Driving Your Chevelle. ............ . ..... . ... . 3
2 Starting and Operating. .... : ............. . ..... . ............. " 14
Steering Column Controls ................ .. .......... . .. . . . . " 15
Starting Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16
Floor Controls ...... ... ...... . .... . ...... . ...... . ............ " 22
Instrument Panel ..... . ...... .. .................. . ..... . ..... " 24
Other Controls and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3 In Case of Emergency. . .... .. ..... . ..... " ............. . .... . . 41
4 Appearance Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46
5 Service and Maintenance. ............................. . ....... 50
6 Minor Trouble Shooting. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7 Specifications. Owner Assistance. Service Manuals, Index, Gas
Station Information ............................ . .............. 70
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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
cat .
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 11.
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BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CHEVELLE
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 and adjust head
restraints.
3. Adjustinsideandoutsidemirrors.
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
inse'rted 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.
LOCKS
The code number of each key is
stamped on the "knock out" plug
in the key head. Your Chevrolet
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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 and rear side doors can
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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 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
safety feature overridingdoorlocks.
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 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
The front seat can be moved
forward or rearward by moving the
control lever
on the driver's side of
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the seat forward and exerting slight
body pressure in the direction de-
sired. The seat
is locked in position
when the lever
is rele~ed.
Bucket 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 to lock the
seat in the desired position.
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Swivel Bucket Seat
The swivel bucket seat can be
turned towards the door opening
to provide front seating conven-
ience and easy entrance into the
rear seat area.
To turn swivel seat,
depress control lever at outboard
side of seat base, then turn seat.
Position seat in forward locked
position, prior to operating car.
Power Operated Front Seats
The six-way electrically oper-
ated front seat combines the oper-
ation of three separate switches to
move the seat into almost any de-
sired position.
The three controls operate
as
follows:
• The center toggle switch is used
to move the seat forward, rear-
ward, up
or down.
• The front switch tilts the front
of the seat up
and down.
• The rear switch tilts the rear of
the seat up and down.
Back Locks (Manual) -For your
safety each folding front seatback
has a lock which must be released
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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
upward, then pull the seatback
forward.
The lock will latch when the
seatback returns to its upright po-
sition.
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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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.
• 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 outfar
enough to reach, let belt rewind
into the retractor to release 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.
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• 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
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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 adjustable
latch plate.
• To unfasten lap belts, depress
push button in center of buckle.
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ADJUSTABLE LATCH
PLATE CENTER SEAT
BELT . TURN AT
RIGHT ANGLE TO
LENGTHEN.
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 release
it by pulling the belt out far enough
to untwist it. Otherwise, the retrac-
tor 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 transmis-
sions,
or manual transmissions
with steering column-mounted
shift levers, the buzzer and light
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are designed to come on when
the ignition switch
is on, the
transmission selector
is in a for-
ward drive position, and the
driver's
or right front passen-
ger'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 transmission
is in any gear position, except
that they do not come on when
the parking brake
is engaged.
NOTE: The right front seat con-
tains a weight detector which
is de-
signed 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 cargo, therefore such items
should be placed elsewhere in the
cat , preferably in the trunk.
• If seat belt system or reminder
system ·does not work
as · de-
scribed, see your Chevrolet deal-
er for information and assist-
ance.
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
type of accident.
• To fasten the shoulder belt. un-
stow
it and place the knob on
the shoulder belt end in the key-
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hole
on the lap belt latch plate.
(The latch is designed so that
this attachment can only be
completed 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
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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 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
SHOULDER BELT
STOWAGE
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 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
illustration.
When not in use, all loose lap
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and shoulder belts should be
secured to reduce the danger of the
metal ends striking an occupant in
an accident. When special stowage
provisions are not provided, the
loose ends should be attached to
each other and adjustment made
to remove the slack in the belt
system. Be sure that belts are not
left in a position where the web-
bing
or hardware can be pinched
in the seat structure
or door, and
thus become damaged.
Seat Belt Inspection
• 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.
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• 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.
Head Restraints
• Head restraints are designed to
help reduce injuries due to
"whiplash."
• Select one of the three positions
-full up, intermediate, or full
down-which places the top of
the head restraint closest to the
top of your ears.
• Do not use head restraint above
the full up "detent" position.
• Head restraint can be raised by
pulling up until you feel it click
into the "detent" at the inter-
mediate position.
• To raise further, or to lower, re-
lease latch at base of supporting
rod and push up
or down on
restraint.
• Do not operate vehicle with
head restraints removed, since
occupants lose the protection
provided.
Child Restraint
Children in automobiles should
be restrained to lessen the risk of
injury in accidents, sudden stops
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or other hazardous situations. Gen-
eral Motors dealers offer restraint
systems designed specifically for
use with infants. In using any in-
fant or child restraint system, read
and comply 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 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 vehicle
not equipped with a General
Motors infant restraint or other
safe infant or child restraint system,
the following precautions should
be taken:
1. Infants unable to sit up by them-
selves should be restrained by
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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 vehicle
seat belts. An alternate method
is to position the bassinet so that
it rests against the back of the
front seat, again crossways in
the vehicle.
2. Children able to sit up
by them-
selves should be placed on a seat
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-
ment and avoiding overloads and
other abusive operation.
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 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
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
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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
uilUsual conditions prohibit use
of restraints and require that a
child must stand, he should
stand on the floor directly be-
hind the front seat. This will
help minimize the possibility of
injury from frontal impacts in
the event of an accident.
from your Chevrolet Dealer
or by
writing: 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-
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proximately 10% of ..the loaded
trailer weight. Tongue ioads 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 tongul:.
When towing trailers, tires should
be inflated to the highest 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.
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
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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
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.
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Operation in Foreign Countries
Your Chevelle is designed to op-
erate on fuel of approximately
91
research octane number or higher,
sold in the United States and
Canada.
If you plan to operate your
Chevelle outside the continental
limits of the United States
or
Canada, there is a possibility that
best fuels available in some coun-
tries are so low in anti-knock qual-
ity 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 Chevelle
in any country not having fuels
meeting the requirements of your
Chevelle 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.
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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.
" 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 againstcarbon 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 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 01 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
thEm
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 tan to medium or high
speed and upper
control lever to any
position except OFF.
2. On cars equipped with manual air con-
ditioning, set tan to medium or high
speed, upper
control lever to any posi-
tion except OFF, and lower control
lever to any position except extreme
left COLD.
The trunk lid should be closed while
driving 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, II tor
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 windows.
• Adjust heating or cooling system to
torce 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
lully.
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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 (counterclockwise).
• 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
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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·the" steering column lock
is not a substitute lor the parking brake.
Always setthe 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)
• Tum 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 - lullydepress
accelerator pedal and slowly
release. With loot 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 hallway
and hold while cranking the
engine.
• Extremely Cold Weather
(Below
0° F.) Or After Car
Has Been Standing Idle
Several
Oays-
Fully depress and release ac-
celerator pedal two
or three
times before cranking the
engine. With loot off the ac-
celerator pedal,
crank the en-
gine by turning the key to
the Start position
and re-
lease 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 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 engine 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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Driving with the Chevrolet Automatic Transmissions
The Turbo Hydra-matic 350
and 400 are completely automatic
transmissions which replace the
standard clutch and transmission.
After starting the engine with the
selector lever in N (Neutral)
or
P (Park) position, select the range
desired (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 bene-
fits multicar families and those
who occasionally drive other cars.
Shift indicators are arranged with
"Park" position at one end, fol-
lowed in sequence by "Reverse",
"Neutral" and the forward driv-
ing ranges.
AU 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 intermediate range.
Column Shift Lever
The heavy line in the illustra-
tions indicates the movement of
the shift lever
as it is lifted to
shift into Reverse
or LOW 2 and
into or out of Park position.
Floor Console Shift Lever
The floor console shift lever
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may be moved freely between Neu-
tral and Drive and between 1 and
2. Press lightly on shift lever but-
ton (located on top of the lever)
as you shift into Reverse or depress
button fully when shifting into
or
out of the Park position. Exercise
care when squeezing button to pre-
vent unintentional shifts to Park,
2,
or Reverse.
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TURBO HYDRA-MATIC 350 AND 400
P-PARK Use only when car is stopped.
R-REVERSE For backing car-from stop.
N-NEUTRAL For standing (Brakes Applied).
D-DRIVE For forward driving.
Depress accelerator to floor for extra
acceleration below 65 mph; depress
accelerator half-way at speeds below
30 mph.
Lz-LOWz For driving in heavy traffic or on hilly
terrain. Shift into 2 or Lz at any
vehicle speed.
L,-LOW, For hard pulling through sand, snow
or mud, and for climbing or de-
scending steep grades.
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.
For normal accelerations,
shift into second gear at 20 mph;
into third gear at 30 mph; and, on
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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.
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