Chevrolet Vega 1973 User manual

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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
.. '
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

are d es igned to automatically
take up exce
ss webbing and
maint
ai n tension on the lap belt.
• To unf as ten lap be lt s, depre ss
push button in cent er of buckle.
NO TE: Take care not to let the lap
belt
tw ist while it is being rewound
into the retractor.
The bulk of the
twisted belt may cause the retrac-
tor to jam so it w ill not rewind
further while at the same time the
retractor's locking mechanism pre-
vents the belt from being with-
dr awn. If a belt should become
jammed,
yo u may be able to release
it
by pulling the belt out far enough
to un
tw ist it. Otherwise, the retrac-
t or will r eq ui re servicing.
CAUTION: To I ••• en the chance olIDjU"
in the event 01 an Icc/dent-neve, use the
same belt to, more than
One person at a
time; avoid wearing belts in a twisted COn-
dition; do not .IIow tham to become
pInched betw.." the ,aat structural (me-
tame) membe,s or In the door.
Seat Belt Buzzer/Light
Reminder
• Th e front outboard lap belts
(those next to side windows)
are linked to a buzzer and
li ght
w
hi ch remind occupants to fas-
ten seat belt s.
• On ca rs with automa ti c tran s-
mi ss ion s, the buzzer and li ght
are designed to come on when
the ignition
sw itch is on, the
trans
mi ss ion selector is in a
forward drive p
os iti o n, and the
driver's
or right fr ont passen-
ger's lap belt is not fastened.
• On manual trans mi ss ion cars
with
fl oor mounted s hi ft con-
trols the reminders are designed
to come
on when the ignition
sw itch is on, the driver's or right
front passeng
er 's lap belt is not
fastened and the trans
mi ss ion is
in any gear p
os ition, except that
they
do not come on when the
parking
br ake is engaged.
7
N OT E: The right front seat con-
tains a weight detector which is de-
signed to activate the buzzer and
li ght whenever a nominal we ight is
placed on the seat. The
we ight de-
tector cannot disting ui sh between
a passenger and any item of lug-
gage or car go , therefore such items
should be placed elsewhere in the
car, preferably
in the trunk or load
compartment.
If seat belt sys tem or reminder
system does not work as described,
see your dealer for informa
ti on
and a
ss istance.
Shoulder Belts-All Except
Panel Express
• When properly wo rn with a lap
belt, a sho
ul der belt can prov id e
im port ant addi ti onal protec ti on
aga
in st im pact with the car in-
te ri or by r es tr ai ning forward
mo
ti on 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.
CAUTION: To lessen Ihe chance 01 In/ury
In the event 01 an accident, a shoulder ben
must not be worn without a lip be" or
unde, the arm.
o To fasten the shoulder belt, un-
stow
it and place the knob on
the shoulder belt end
in the key-
hole on the lap belt latch plate.
(The latch
is designed so that
this a.ttachment can only
be
completed before fastening the
lap belt.) Tilt the knob
as nec-
essary,
to pass it through th e
slot. Pull the knob firmly up-
ward
to seat it at the narrow
end of the keyhole, then fasten
the lap belt.
o Shoulder belts are lengthened
8
a nd shortened in the same man-
ner
as center seat lap belts.
o Shoulder belt should have s uffi-
cient slack to insert a fist's width
between your chest and the belt.
This can
be checked by insert-
ing a clenched fist be tw een the
belt and 'your chest with thumb
against chest and back of hand
facing upward.
o 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
SHOULDER BElT
STOWAGE

into its retracto r. Take up re-
maining slack u
si ng the shoul-
der belt adjustment featur
e.
• To completely restow the shou l-
der belt, remove the belt knob
from the keyhole (tilting knob
as necessary) . Then restow belt
roof rail in accord with illustr a-
ti on .
When not in use, a
ll loo se Jap
and shoulder belts should be
se -
cured to reduce the danger of th e
metal ends strik
in g an occupant in
an accident. When special stowage
provisions are not provided, the
loose en
ds should be attached to
each other and adjustment made to
remove the slack in the belt sys-
tem. Be sure that belts are not
left in a position where
th e web-
bing or hardware can be p
in ched
in the seat structure or door, and
thus become damaged.
PANEL EXPRESS
Lap Belts
• Adjust front seat to satisfac ti on
of driver and s it erect and we ll
back in seat.
9
• Grasp the buckle end and the
fl at metal "eye" end of your
individual lap belt and insert
the metal tab into the open end
of the buckle until a snap is
heard.
• Make sure connection is secure
and p
os ition belt acro ss lap as
LOW ON HIPS as p oss ible. To
reduce the risk of sliding under
belt, adj us t to a SNUG FIT by
pulling
on the end of the belt
extending from
th e buckle.
CAUTION: A snug tit and a low lap ben
position are es se ntial to lessen the chance
01 injury In the event of an accident be-
cause this spreads the force exerted
by
the lap belt in a collision ov er the strong
hip bone structure rather than
across the
soft abdominal ares.
• To lengthen a Ja p belt, place
buckle at
ri ght angl es to the
belt webb
in g and pull on buc-
kle; belt sho ul d th en slide eas il y
th rough the adj ustment feature.

o To fasten lap belts depress push
button
in center of buckle.
CAUTION: To lessen the chance 01 injury
in the event 01 an accIdent-never use the
same belt tor more than one person at a
time; do not we.,belts In a twisted cond; ..
tlon or pinched between the .eat struc·
lur.' (mel.II/c) member. or In Ihe door.
Shoulder Bells
o When prope rl y wo rn with a lap
belt, a shoulder belt can pro-
v id e important additional pro-
te ction against impact with the
car interior by r
es training for-
ward motion of the upp er torso
in a co
lli sion. This is part ic ular-
ly true in the case of a frontal
impact, which is the m
os t fre-
quent type of accident.
CAUTION: To I .... n the chene. 01 InJury
In lbe •• enl 01 In Iccldenl , • thoulder bolt
mUll not
b. worn wlthoul • I.p boll 01
under the arm.
o Sho ul der belts are lengthened
and shortened, and f
as tened and
unf
as tened in the same manner
as lap belts.
o Sh oulder belts sho ul d have suffi-
ci ent slack to insert a fi st 's
width bet
wee n your ch es t and
the belt. This can be checked by
in serting a clenched fi st between
the belt and your ch
es t with
thumb against ch
es t and back of
hand facing upward.
When not in use, all loose lap
and shoulder belts should be se-
cured to reduce the dan ge r of the
me tal en ds strik in g an occupant in
an accident. When special stowage
provisions are not pro
vi ded, the
loose ends should be
atta ched to
each other and adj
us tm ent made
to remove the slack in the belt
system. Be sure that belts are not
left in a p
os iti on whe re the we b-
bing or hardware can be pinched
10
in the seat structure or door, and
thus become damaged.
Seat Bell Inspection
o Periodica ll y inspect belts, buc-
kles, retractor s, and anchors for
damage that could lessen the
effec
ti veness of the restra in t
system.
o Keep sharp edges and damaging
objects away from belts.
o Replace belts if cut, weakened,
frayed,
or subjected to co ll is ion
l
oa ds.
o Check that anchor mounting
bolts are
ti gh t.
o Have questionable parts re-
placed.
o Keep seat belts clean and dry.
o Clean on ly with mild soap solu-
ti on and lukewarm water.
o Do not bl each or dye belts s in ce
this may severely weaken belt
s.

Child Restraint
Children in automobiles should
be restrained to les sen the ri sk of
injury in acciden
ts , sudden stops or
other hazardous situations. Gen-
eral Motors dealers offer restraint
systems designed spe
cifi cally for
use with infants. In using any
in-
fant or child restraint sys tem, read
and comply with all installation
and usage instructions.
All unus
ed 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 Mo-
tors 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
placing them in a covered,
padded bassinet which is plac ed
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 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
11
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 horizontally 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 be-
hind the front seat. This will
help minimize the possibility of
injury from frontal impacts in
the event of an accident.

Trailer Hauling
Since passenger cars are de-
signed and intended to be u se d
primarily as passenger conveyances,
towing a tra
il er will a ffe ct handlin g,
durability and economy. Maximum
safety and
sa ti sfaction depends up-
on proper use of correct equipment
and avoiding overloads and other
abusi
ve operation.
The maximum loaded trailer
weight wh
ic h yo u can pull with
yo ur Vega depends on what special
equipment has been installed on
your car. Chevrolet does not rec-
ommend towing any trailer unle ss
the car is properly equipped. In-
formation on trailer hauling capa-
bilities, special equipment required,
and optional equipment offered by
Chevrolet is available from your
Ch evrolet Dealer or by writing
Chevrolet Motor Division, Detroit,
Michigan 48202
(or in Canada
by
wn tmg 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-
proximately 10% of the loaded
trailer weight. Tongue loads can
be adjusted by proper distribution
of
th e load in the trailer, and can
be checked by weighing separately
the loaded trailer and then the
tong ue.
When towing trailer s, tiresshould
be inflated
to the h ig h es t infla-
tion pressures shown on the placard
affixed to the left front door. The
allowable passenger and cargo load,
also shown on the same placard,
is
reduced by an amount equal to the
trailer tongue load
on the trailer
hitch.
12
Maintenance
More frequent vehicle mainte-
nance is required when using your
car to pull a-trailer. Change the:
• Automatic tran sm I ss Ion fluid
each 12,000 mile
s,
• Rear axle fluid each 12, 000
miles,
• Engine oil each 60 days or 3,000
miles, whichever occurs first,
• Positive crankca se ventilation
va l ve each 12 months or 12,000
miles, w hi chever occurs first.
Break-in Schedule
Tn add iti on to the new car break-
in instructions in this manual, it is
recommended that your new Vega
be operated for 500 miles before
trailer to
wi ng. If it is necessary to
tow during this period, avoid speeds
over 50 MPH and full throttle
start
s. The same pr ecautions should

be observed whenever a new en -
gine, transmission or axle is in-
stalled in your car.
CAUTION: Wllella .. , • lrall., "/leh /a re-
mo.ad. be ceria'" 10 1Ia •• a", moUflI/ng
110/ .. In Ilia undarlJody pro,..", ... Ied 10
pre.anl possllll ... ", 01 e.h.ust tUmM.
dirt 0' wa"'.
(See Engine Exh.u.tGa. Caul/on,
Operation
Foreign
Countries
.
In
Your Vega is designed to oper-
ate on fuel of approximately 91
research octane number or higher,
sold in the United States and
Canada.
If you plan to operate your
Vega outside the continental limits
of the United States or Canada,
there
is a possibility that the best
fuels available
in some countries
are
so low in anti-knock quality
that excessive knocking and seri-
ous 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
13
slip or title).
• The country or countries in
which you plan
to travel.
You
will be furnished informa-
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 Vega in
any country not having fuels meet-
ing the requirements of your
Chevrolet engine. Engine modifi-
cations are not available to com-
pensate for low anti-knock quality
fuels. Operation of your car under
conditions of continuous or ex-
cessive knocking constitutes misuse
of the engine for which the Chev-
rolet Division is not responsible
under the terms of the Chevrolet
New Vehicle Warranty.
I

STARTING AND OPERATING
Engine Exhaust Gas Caution (Carbon Monoxide)
Avoid Inhaling exhaust gases because
they contain carbon monoxide, which by
itself ;s color/ess and odorless. Carbon
monoxide ;s a dangerous gas that can
cause unconsciousness and ;s potentially
lethal.
II at any time you suspect that exhaust
fumes BrB 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 system
and body be inspected by a competent
mechanic.
• Each time the vehicle ;s raised for all
change.
• Whenever a change is noticed in the
sound
of the exhaust system.
• Whenever the exhaust system, under-
body Or rear at the vehicle is damaged.
See your Maintenance Schedule folder
for Inspection procedure.
To allow proper operation of the car's
ventilation system, keep air Inlet grille
forward of windshield and rear ventilation
grille on trunk lid clear of snow or other
obstruction at all times, and prevent cargo
tram blocking the inside vent holes on the
underside
01 the trunk lid.
SITTING IN A PARKED CAR WITH EN·
GINE 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 tor any more
than a short period, adjust heating or
cooling system to torce outsIde air into
car as tallows:
14
1. On cars not equipped with air con-
ditioning, set fan to medium or high
speed and upper control lever to any
position
except OFF.
2. On cars equipped with aIr condition·
ing, set fan to medium or high speed
and upper contra/lever to any position
except OFF or MAX.
The trunk lid should be closed while
driving 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. However,
it for some reason the trunk must remain
open
for a period while moving, Or elec-
trical wiring or other cable connections to
a trailer must pass through the seal be-
tween trunk lid and body, the following
precautions should be observed:
• Close a/l windows.
• Adiust heating Or cooling system to
torce 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
in or under instrument panel, open vents
tully.

STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
Anti-Theft Steering
Column
Lock
The anti-theft l oc k, located on
the right side of the steering c
ol -
umn, h
as five p os itions:
• Accessory -Permi ts operation
of electrical accessories when en-
gine is not runnin
g. To engage,
Key Removal Note:
To ,emova key from
ignition; depress lock
InhIbitor lever, fUrn
Ignll/on 10 LOCK po-
sition, then remove
key.
pu sh key in and turn toward you
(countercloc
kwi se) .
• Lock - Normal parking po s i-
ti on. Locks ignition a nd provides
ad ded theft pr otection by pre-
ve nting normal operation of
steering whee
l. Key cannot be
returned to "lock" position with-
out depre
ss in g the inhibitor lever.
15
CAUTION: " /I become. neee ••• ty to lum
oil engine with car In motion , tum key
only 10 0" position. Do NOT depress Ihe
lock Inhibitor I
••• r whol. lurnlng II/nltlon
0" as Ihls could resu/lln locklnglh ••'aar-
Ing wheel with sub.equent loss 01 s' .. r~
In, control.
• Off - Permi ts turning engine o ff
without l oc king steer in g wheel
and sh
if t co ntrols.
• Run - Normal operating p os i-
ti o n ~
• Start - Permits engagement of
starter.
Parking
When leaving your car
unattended,
• Place automatic transmi ss ion
se lector in Park (Re ve rse for
ma
nu al trans mi ss ion ).
• Turn key to LOCK p osi tion.
• Set Park in g brake.
• Remove key ( th e buzzer will
remind
yo u).
• Lock all doors.
•

Starting Engine
Automatic Transmission
Models
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Place transmission selector
in uP" or uN" (UP" preferred).
A starter safety switch prevents
starter operation while the trans-
mission
se lector is in any dri ve
position. (If it is necessary to
re-start the en
gi ne with the car
movin
g, place the selector lever
in uN".)
3. Depre ss 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.
CAUTION: Extended runnlnll 01 8ll1I"'e
(mInute or more) wlfhou, depreulnll ec-
ee/.rator pedal, could cause damage to
engine or exhaust .,stem due to over-
healing.
• Warm Engine -Depress ac-
celerator pedal about halfway
and hold while cranking the
engme.
• Extremely Cold Weather
(Below
O· F.) Or After Car
Has Been Standi
ng Idle
Several
Oays-
Fully depress and release ac-
celerator pedal two or three
16
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 release
when engine starts.
Manual Transmission Models
I. Apply parking brake and shift
transmission to neutral.
·2. Hold clutch pedal to the floor
throughout the starting proce-
dure. A starting interlock pre-
vents starter operation when the
clutch
is not fully depressed.
(Select the proper gear position
before releasing the clutch
pedal).
3. Operate accelerator pedal and
starter
as outlined in step 3
(under Automatic Transmission
Models) .