Chevrolet Vega 1973 User manual

1973

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A WORD TO VEGA OWNERS . ..
This manual has been prepared to acquaint vou with the operation and maintenance of vour 1973 Vega. and to provide
important sa fety information . It is supplemented bV three convenient folders which pro v id e additional information on
vehicle maintenance , emission control, and warranties. We urge you to read these publications carefully and follow
the recommendations to help assure the most enjovable and troublefree operation of vour vehicle.
When it comes to service. remember that your Chevrolet dea l er knows your vehic le 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 vour needs. Chevrolet maintains a number of Zone Offices throughout the countrv.
Should vou have a problem that cannot be handled through normal channels. follow the procedure presented in Sec-
tion 6 of this manual under the h ea ding . "Owner Assistance" .
We would lik e to take this opportunitv to thank vou for choosing a Chevrolet product-and assure vou of our con-
tinuing interest in your motoring pleasure and satisfaction.
FOR CONTINUING SATISFACTION. KEEP YOUR
GM CAR ALL GM. GENERAL MOTORS PARTS ARE
IDENTIFIEO BY ONE OF THESE TRADEMARKS:
Chevrolet Motor Oivision

1973 VEGA 2300
OWNER'S
MANUAL
CHEVROLET MOTOR
DIVISION
GENERAL MOTORS
CORPORATION
DETROIT, M I CHIGAN 48202
A ll infolmation. '"ustrat ions /Jnd specific8tions con-
tained in this manual 8rtl based on the fatest product
infolmar/on available at t he time of publication. The
right is r eserved to make chlmges It t any time without
notice.
For vehicles sold in Canada, substitute the name
General Mo t ors of Cllnada Lirnit edwherever t he name
Chell/DIet Mo tor Car Division appears in this manual.
ST 303- 73
©Gene ral Moto rs Co rp ora ti on 1972
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Table of Contents
Section
Page
1 Before Driving Your Vega. . . .. . .•. . .•. . .
•. . . . . . .•. . . . . 3
2 Starting and Operating . .
.... .. . •...•... _ ... _ ... _ .. . .. 14
St ee ring Column Controls. . . . .• . _. _ .. _ ... _. . . _. ... .. 15
Starting Eng ine ..... . . . . . .... •. . . •....... _ ...• .. .... 16
Floor Controls . . .. . . .. .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . •.. . •. . . •. . . . .. 22
Instrument Panel. .. ... .. ... ..... .. •. . .•. . . _ .. . _ .... . 24
Other Contro ls and Featu res .... .... . .. .. _. . . _. .. _ .. . 37
3 In
Ca se of Emergency. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .• . •. . . •. . . . . 40
4
App earance Care ..... .... .. .... ........ ••. . •. .. •_. ... 44
5 Service and Maintenance
..... ... .. . ..... ..... ...... . . 48
6 Specifications, Owner Assi
sta n ce , Service Manuals,
Inde
x, Gas Station Information ......... ......... . . . . 63
1

YOUR VEGA'S FIRST
FEW HUNDRED MILES OF DRIVING
You can operate your new car
from its very first mile without ad-
hering to a formal "break-
in " sched-
ule. However, during the
fir st few
hundred miles of driving you can,
by observing a few simple precau-
tion
s, 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
fa st or slow. Dur-
ing this period, avoid full throttle
starts and, if possible, avoid hard
stops especially during the first
200
miles of operation since brake mis-
2
use during this period will destroy
much future brake efficiency.
Always drive at moderate speed
until the engine has completely
warmed up.
If you plan to use your new
car for trailer hauling see additional
information on page 12.

BEFORE DRIVING YOUR VEGA
DRIVER CHECKLIST
Before Entering Car
1. See that windows, mirrors and
lights are clean.
2. Visually note inflation condition
of tire
s.
3. Check that area to rear is clear
if about
to back up.
Before Driving Off
1. Lock all doors.
2. Position seat.
3. Adjust inside and outside
mirrors.
4. Fasten seat belts.
S. Check that warning bulbs light
when key
is turned to start posi-
tion.
6. Release parking brake (and see
that brake warning light turns
off) .
7. Be sure you understand your
car and how
to operate it safely.
Keys
Two separate keys are provided
for Sedan Model
s. Each Key has a
different cross section
so that it
can be inserted only in certain
locks.
• Key with square head
(stamped "E") -for ignition
switch and door locks.
• Key with oval head (stamped
"H")-for all other locks.
3
Hatchback coupe, Kammback
Wagon and Panel Delivery models
use the square head key for all
lock
s.
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 and
remove the key from the car when-
ever
it is necessary to leave the
ignition key with an attendant.
Door Locks
Front si de doors can be locked
from the inside by depressing the
pas
se nger 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 overridingdoor locks.
When thedoors are locked, the door
latch mechanism
is inoperative, pre-
venting
in advertent opening of the
door
by movement of the in si de
handle.
Adjustable Front Seat Back
-Drivers Side
The optional adjustable front
seat back (drivers side) can be
adjusted to three positions
by
means of a control handle located
at the right rear of the drivers seat
ADJU S TABLE S EAT BACK CONTROL HANDLE
cushion. With the control handle
in the full rearward position the
seat back is adjusted to the full
rearward position;
wh en the control
handle
is actuated (rotated) for-
ward the seat back
is adjusted for-
ward
to a normal position.
4
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 per
so ns while momen-
tarily stopped.
Seats
Folding seat backs are equipped
with self-latching mechanisms and
release controls designed for the
convenience of entering and exist-
ing passengers.
Back Latches
The rel ease knob is located at the
lower rear of each backrest nearest
the door. Move the lever upward,

then pull the seatback forward.
Keep seat belts and buckles clear
of mechanism when tilting folding
se ats forward or backwards, to
prevent damage to these belt re-
straints.
CAUTION: The fille, panel (sedan modelsj
between the rea, .eat and Ute I'fIIIr window
should not be used to, 110"118 -e.an 01
IIghl weIght, small .,,/c/es. They mlghl
become dangerous pro/ectlles du,'ng a
collision 0' sudden stop. La",., Items may
also reduce vIsion to the reer.
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 posture
and increased driver eas
e. Release
the lever to lock the seat
in the
desired position.
5
CAUTION: Do nol adjust manually oper-
ated drive,'. seat while the car Is moving
-the seatcould move unexpectedly, caus-
Ing loss 01 control.
Inside Rearview Mirrors
Switch mirror to ni ght p os ition
(optionally available) to reduce
glare from following headlights.
To
rai se or lower, grasp mirror
and exert sufficient pre ss ure 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-All Except Panel
Express
• 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 out
far enough to reach, let belt re-
wind into the retractor to re-
lease lock mechanism, so belt
can be pulled out to the proper
length.
• Position belt across lap as LOW
ON HIPS as possible. To reduce
the
riSK of sliding under belt
during an accident, adjust to a
SNUG FIT by pulling belt
firmly across lap in direction of
retractor so it can take up
slack.
6
CAUTION: A snug tit and 8 low lap bell
position are essentIal to lessen the chance
01 Injury ;n the e"ent 01 an accident b ..
caus. this spreads the loree exerted by
the lap bel/In a collisIon over the'strong
hlp bone
structure ,.ther than across the
soft abdominal area.
• Seating positions next to side
windows have retractors which