CHEVROLET VEGA 1976 1.G Manual Online

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1. Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain engine malfunctions, particularly involving the electrical, car­
buretion or ignition systems, may cause unusually high converter temperatures. Do not continue to operate
your vehicle if you detect engine misfire, noticeable loss
of performance, or other unusual operating condi­
tion s. A properly tuned engine will help avoid malfunctions that could damage the catalytic converter.
2. Do not park your car over combustible materials, such as grass or leaves, which can come into contact
with the hot exhau st system and cause such materials to ignite under certain wind and weather conditions.
3. Do not push or tow this vehicle to start. Under some conditions, this could damage the catalytic converter.
DISREGARD OF THESE WARNINGS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE CATALYTIC
CONVERTER,
TO THE VEHICLE, OR PROPERTY NEAR THE VEHICLE.
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Car-Stamped on· Vehicle Identification Plate attached to left
of Instrument panel.
Engine-Stamped
on boss on right side of block, below No. 3
spark plug.
Body-Stamped
on plate attached to cowl panel.
DIMENSIONS
Overall
Length . .........•••••.••••.•..•.•......••\
175.4"
Height (Hatchback) ............................... 50.0"
(Wagon and Notchback) ...•....•........... 51.8"
Width ..........•......••••...•.•...•..•..•.....\
. 65.4"
Wheelbase 97.0"
BATTERY RATING
ENGINE VOLTS
WATTS * RESERVE** CAPACITY
L4-140
12 Std. 2300 60 min. cu. in. 12 H.b. 3200 80 min.
'Cranking power at O°F.
"Minutes before battery drops to 10V2 volts with a continuous 25 amp. drain.
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U.S. CAPACITIES Measure
Gasoline Tank (approx.) . . . . . . . . . . . .
••. 16 gal.
Crankcase
(Refill)
Oil
change only 3V2 ql.
Oil
and Filter change ..•...•....... 4 qt.
Axle (Refill) ..•.•.................... 2~ pts.
Cooling System:
Thermostat All
U.S. Measure
(qts.)
8
Imperial Measure (qts.)
6~
Imperial Measur.
13V4 gal.
3 qt.
3V4 qt.
2V4 pts.
All engines
...................•....•.........•..... 195°
Radiator Pressure Cap ••••••••••••••••••\
••••.•••.••. 15 lb.

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Refrlgerant-R-12
...•••.•..........•.......... 2 lb. 13 oz.
Turbo Hydra-matlc ., ......•.....••.
3-speed Transmission •..•....•••.••
4-speed Transmission ............ .
5-speed Transmission
............ .
U.S. Measure
10.0 qts.
3.0 pts.
3.0 pts.
3.0 pts.
Imperial Measure
8.25 qts.
2.5 pis.
2.5 pis.
2.5 pts.
ITEM
Engine Oil Filter
Radiator
Cap
Gasoline Cap
Air Cleaner (1 bbl.)
(2 bbl.)
Carburetor
Fuel Filter
Positive Crankcase Valve
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TURN SIGNAL FLASHER:
Type
..•.•.••.•••••••.•••.••.•••••...••••.•.• . Capacity
Turn Signal ..•.•.••.•..•••••••••••.\
•••••.• 2 lamp (LL) Hazard Warning Flasher, All ..••..•.•..•••••.•... 6 lamp
TIRE INFORMATION:
Wheel Nut Torques Standard Wheels .............................. 80 ft. Ibs. Aluminum Wheels ............................. 9011. Ibs. Complete tire information will be found in section 5 of this manual.
RECOMMENDATION
AC Type PF25
AC Type RC33
AC Type GT85
AC Type A541 C
AC Type A595C
AC Type
GF470
AC Type CV789C

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4 CYL. ENGINE
CARBURETOR 140 CU.
IN. ENGINE DATA 1-bbl. 2-bbl. Carbo Carbo
Compo Ratio 8:00.1
Bore 3.5
Stroke 3.625
Firing Order 1·3·4·2
SPARK PLUGS
The following spark plugs are recommended for Vega engines.
All 140·cu. in. L·4 Engines Normal
Service
(Original Equip.) AC Type R·43TS
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The wiring circuits in your Vega are protected trom short
circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible
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thermal links In the wiring Itself. This greatly reduces the hazard
of electrically caused fires in the automobile.

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The headlamp circuits are protected by a circuit breaker in the
light switch . An -electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on
and off. or in some cases to remain off. If this condition develops,
have your wiring circuits checked immediately.
Turn Flasher, Fuel Gauge,lnstrument Panel Warning Lites, Seat Belt Warning, Heat Gauge. Tachometer. Backup lites, Idle Stop Sol. (Gauges) Brake Alarm and Low Coolant. ............................................ 20A
ELECTRIC FUEL RUN ..................•........................•... 1 OA
Radio ............................................................ 10A
Wiper. ........................................................... 25A
Heater or A/C ............... .-............ ; .. ; ..................... 25A
Instrument Panel Lites, Radio Lite ...........•....... ................. 4A
Traffic Hazard Flasher, Stop Lites ...........•.•................•••... 20A
Tail Lites-Marker lites-Park Lites ...........•.............. .•..... 20A
Clock-Dome-Lighter-Courtesy ..... .......................... ; ..... 20A
ElECTRIC FUEL START ...•................•.•••.•......•.•.••...... 10A
An Air Conditioning high blower fuse, 30 amp. is located in an In-line fuse holder running from horn relay to Air Conditioning relay.
Do not use fuses of higher amperage rating than those recommended above.
Fusible Links are incorporated into the wiring system, These are wires of such a gauge that they will fuse (or melt) before damage occurs to an entire wiring harness in the event of an electrical overload. See your Chevrolet Dealer if fusible link replacement becomes necessary.
BULB SPECIFICATIONS
Headlamp Unit-High Beam -Low Beam
Front Park and Directional
Signal
Front Fender Side Marker Lamp
_ Rear Side Marker Lamp
Tail,
Stop, and
Rear Directional Signal
License Plate Lamp
Back
Up Lamps
Dome Lamp
Instrument Panel Cluster Lamps
Transmission Control
Indicator
Heater
or A/C Control Panel Lamp
I ndicator Lamps
Gen. High Beam Headlamp
Low Coolant
Temp./Press.
System Brake Warning
Turn Signal
Radio Dial Lamp
Radio-Stereo Dial Lamp
Indicator
Rear Window Defog Lamp
Seat Belt Warning Lamp
Underhood Lamp
*1l57NA G.T. Equipped
Candle
Bulb Power Type
60W 6012 SOW Sealed Beam
32-3
1157*
2 194
2 194
32-3 1157
2
194
32 1156
12 561
2
194
2 194
I ndirect Lighting
2
194 2 194 2 194 2 194 2 194 2 194
3 1816
3 1816 .1 66
3 168
2 194
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ASSISTANCE
The satisfaction and goodwill of
the owners of Chevrolet products
are of primary concern to your
dealer and the Chevrolet Motor
Division. Normally, any problems
that arise in connection with the
sales transaction
or the operation of
your car will be handled by your
dealer's
Sales or Service Depart­
ments.
It is recognized , however,
that despite the best intentions of
everyone concerned, misunder­
standings will sometimes occur. If
you have a problem that has not
been handled to your satisfaction
through normal channels,
we sug­
gest that you take the following
steps:
STEP ONE-Discuss your prob­
lem with a member of dealer­
ship management. Frequently,
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complaints are the result of a break­
down in communications and can
quickly be resolved by a member of
the dealership management.
If the
problem already has been reviewed
with the
Sales Manager or Service
Manager, contact the Dealer him­
self
or the General Manager.
STEP TWO-Contact the Chev­
rolet Zone Office closest to you
listed on the following pages
(or
in Canada contact the Gen­
eral Motors Zone Office). When
it appears that your problem can­
not be readily resolved by the deal­
ership without additional assist­
ance, the matter should be called
to the attention of the Zone's Cus­
tomer
Services Department and
the following information pro­
vided:

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine • Your name, address, telephone
number
• Vehicle Identification number*
• Dealer's name and location
• Vehicle's delivery date and
mileage
• Nature of problem
STEP THREE -Contact the
Customer Services Manager,
Chevrolet Central Office, Chev­
rolet Motor Division, Detroit,
Michigan
48202 (313-556-5219)
(or in Canada contact the
Owner Relations Manager,
Oshawa, Ontario 416-644-6624).
If after an additional review of all
facts involved he feels that some
further action can be taken, he will
so instruct the Zone. In any case,
your contact will be acknowledged
providing Chevrolet's position in
the matter.
When contacting the Zone
or
Central Office, please bear in mind
that ultimately your problem likely will
be resolved in the dealership,
utilizing the dealer's facilities,
equipment and personnel. It is sug­
gested, therefore, that you follow
the above steps in sequence when
pursuing a problem.
Your purchase of a Chevrolet
product
is greatly appreciated by
both your dealer and Chevrolet
Motor Division.
It is our sincere
desire to assist you in any
way pos­
sible to assure your complete satis­
faction with your vehicle.
* Available from vehicle registration, title
or plate attached to left top of instrument panel and visible through
the windshield.
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