ECO mode CHEVROLET CAMARO 1971 2.G Owners Manual

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FEW HUNDRED MILES OF DRIVING
Sound design and precision manu­
facturing methods will permit you
to operate your new car from its
very first mile without adhering to
a formal
"break-in" schedule. How­
ever, during the first
few hundred
miles of driving you can, by observ­
ing a
few simple precautions, 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 fast or slow. Dur­
ing this period, avoid full throttle
starts and, if possible, abrupt stops.
Gentle braking during the first
few
hundred miles of operation will re­
sult in longer brake life and better
future performance. A void hard
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stops especially during the first 200
miles of operation since brake mis­
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 9.

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Keys
Two separate keys are provided
for your car. Each key has a differ­
ent cross section
so that it can be
inserted only in certain locks.
• Key with square head
(stamped "A") -for ignition
switch, door locks.
• Key with oval head (stamped
"B") -for all other locks. 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 or
console compartments and remove
the key from the car whenever it
is
necessary to leave the ignition key
with
an attendant.
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Door Locks
Front side doors can be locked
from the inside by depressing 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 overriding door locks.
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: While the car is
being driven, avoid hanging objects
on the right hand coat hook in such
a way that you block the driver's
vision to the right rear quarter.

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Automatic Transmission
Models
1. Apply the foot brake.
2. Place transmission selector
in "P" or "N" (UP" preferred).
A starter safety switch prevents
starter operation while the trans­
mission selector
is in any drive
position.
(If it is 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 de­
press
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, 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
accelerator pedal two
or three
times before cranking the
engine.
With foot off the ac­
celerator pedal,
crank the
engine by turning the key to
the Start position and release
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 pre­
vents starter operation when
clutch
is not fully depressed.
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
several miles, especially during
cold weather.

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is off. This position is provided for
cool to moderate weather when
refrigeration
is not required.
"HEATER"-Outside air is deliv­
ered through the
lower outlets.
Temperature may be adjusted
as
required. This position is recom­
mended for most winter driving.
"DE~FOG"-Outside air is deliv­
ered from the lower outlets and the
defroster duct to provide comfort
and keep the windshield clear un­
der low, fogging conditions.
Operating tip: When driving in
snow, if defog or deice
is not re­
quired to keep the windshield from
fogging, it
is recommended that the
"Heater" position be used. This
keeps the windshield cold so that
snow will not stick and melt and
will provide a cleaner view.
"DE-ICE" -Outside air is deliv­
ered through the defroster outlets only.
Temperature and blower
speeds
may be adjusted as required .
This position
is recommended for
conditions of severe fogging and
icing only.
Four Season System
Air Outlets
The twin barrel type center out­
lets may be rotated or vanes turned
to direct air
flow in direction de­
sired. The four position lever con-
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troIs the volume of air through the
center outlet.
The outlets at each end of the
instrument panel may be rotated
or vanes adjusted
as desired . The
lever beside the air conditioning
outlet at each end of the instrument
panel controls the volume of air
through the outlet. This lever re­
places the vent control knob found
on vehicles not equipped with Four
Season Air Conditioning.
flOOR OUTLET

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items listed on the
"Vehicle Safety Maintenance
Schedule," and for other recommended maintenance,
refer
to the "Service and Maintenance" and "Air
Pollution. Control" Sections of this manual.
CHECKS lOBE PERFORMED
BY OWNER
Listed below are the safety checks that should be
made by the owner . These checks should be made at
least every 4 months or
6,000 miles, whichever occurs
first , or more often when so indicated . Any
deficien­
cies should be brought to the attention of your dealer
or service station, so the advice of a qualified mech­
anic is available regarding the need for repairs or
replacements.
• Anti-Theft Lock-Check for proper operation by
attempting to turn key to
LOCK position in the
various transmission gears with
car stationary. Key
should
tum to LOCK position only when trans­
mission control is in PARK on automatic trans­
mission models or in REVERSE on manual trans­
mission models.
• Seat Belts-Check lap and shoulder belts as well
as buckles, retractors and anchors for loose con-
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nections, damage and positive latching action.
• Windshield Wipers and Washers-Check con­
dition and alignment of wiper blades. Check
amount and direction of fluid sprayed by washers
during use.
• Defrosters-Check performance by turning con­
trols to "de-ice" and "Hi" fan speed and noting
amount of air directed against the windshield.
• Wheel Alignment and Balance-In addition to
abnormal tire wear the need for wheel alignment
service may be indicated by a pull to the right or
left when driving on a straight level road. The need
for wheel balancing may be indicated by a
vibra­
tion at the steering wheel while driving.
• Parking Brake and "Park" Mechanism-Check
parking brake holding ability by parking on a fairly
steep hill and restraining the vehicle with the
parking brake only.
On cars with automatic trans­
missions, check the holding ability of the "Park"
mechanism by releasing all brakes after the trans­
mission selector lever has been placed in the "P"
position.
• Lights -Check license plate lights, side marker
lights , headlamps, parking lamps, tail lamps , brake

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Four Way Hazard
Warning
Flasher
• Use the warning flasher to warn
other drivers any time your
ve­
hicle becomes a traffic hazard,
day or night.
• Avoid stopping on the roadway
if possible.
• Turn on the hazard warning
flasher, with engine ignition off
or on, by pushing in on the but­
ton located just below the steer­
ing wheel.
• If the brake pedal is depressed,
the lights will not flash
but will
glow continuously instead.
• To cancel the flasher, pull the
button outward.
"Rocking" Car
If it becomes necessary to rock
the car to free it from sand, mud or
snow, move the selector lever
from
"D" to "R" in a repeat pattern
while simultaneously applying
moderate pressure to the accelera­
tor. Do not race engine. A void
spinning wheels when trying to free
car.
Towing
Proper lifting or towing equip­
ment
is necessary to prevent dam­
age to the vehicle during any tow­
ing operation. Detailed towing in­
formation is available at your
dealer and has been provided to
tow truck operators responsible for
movement of disabled or locked
ve­
hicles. State and local laws appli­
cable to vehicles in tow must also
be followed.
Your Camaro may be towed on
all four wheels, at speeds of less
than 35 MPH, for distances up to
38
50 miles, provided driveIine, axle
and transmission are otherwise nor­
mally operable.
For such towing,
parking brake must be released,
and transmission must be in neu­
tral (ignition lock turned to
OFF
position). Attachments must be to
main structural members of the car,
not to bumpers or bracketing,
Safety chains or cables should be
used. Remember that power steer­
ing assist will not be available when
engine
is inoperative.
Emergency Starting
• Never tow the car to start
because the surge forward when
the engine starts could cause a
collision with the tow vehicle.
• Engines in vehicles with auto­
matic transmissions cannot be
started by pushing the car.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine under the proper conditions, they react with other
gases to form photochemical smog, which
is so prev­
alent in Los Angeles.
In addition, carbon monoxide emissions have been
reduced by about 65 percent compared with 1960
model cars without controls. Although carbon mon­
oxide does not enter into the complex photochemical
smog reaction, it
is toxic at high concentrations and
thus, has been controlled to prevent high atmospheric
concentrations.
Recent Developments
Another important advancement in air pollution
control has been the removal of lead from gasoline.
(Certain lead compounds have been used for many
years
as additives to increase octane ratings.) All
1971 General Motors cars including your Camaro
are designed
to operate on unleaded or low-lead
(zero to
0.5 grams per gallon) gasolines. However,
any gasoline with
91 Research Octane Number or
42
higher will satisfy your engine's octane requirements.
Use of unleaded or low-lead gasoline will keep your
engine running efficiently and play an important part
in reducing exhaust emissions of hydrocarbons and
particulates.
Your Role In Controlling Air Pollution
1. Use Unleaded or Low-Lead Fuels-To obtain
maximum results
In the reduction of automotive
emissions, use an unleaded gasoline.
If such gaso­
line
is not available, you may use a leaded regu­
lar grade gasoline.
2. Have The Air Pollution Control Systems on Your
Car Serviced Regularly -
The following pages of
this section describe the emission control systems
on Chevrolet vehicles and provide information
on their proper maintenance. By following these
recommended maintenance services you will help
assure cleaner air and provide a better running,
longer lasting engine and greater all around satis­
faction, economy and performance.

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roads, it
is possible for a wedge of
water to build up between the tire
and road surface. This phenome­
non, known as hydroplaning, may
cause partial or complete loss of
traction, which adversely affects
vehicle control and stopping abil­
ity.
To reduce the possibility of
traction loss, the following pre­
cautions should be observed:
1. Slow down during rainstorms or
when roads are slushy.
ENGINE AND BODY
2. Slow down if road has standing
water or puddles.
3. Replace tires when tread wear
indicators are visible. (See
Safety Checks section.)
4. Keep tires properly inflated.
For temporary assistance when
traction
is lost on ice or snow, the
use of
AC Liquid Tire Chain is
recommended.
Optional Tires
Only those tires of the size shown
STANDARD
on the following table are recom­
mended for use on your Camaro.
Use of any other size tire may seri­
ously affect ride, handling, ground
clearance, tire clearance and speed­
ometer calibration.
To achieve best
all around vehicle handling per­
formance, belted-bias tires and
bias ply tires should not be mixed
on the same car. Because of possi­
ble adverse effects
on vehicle han­
dling, do not mix radial ply tires
with other type tires on the same
vehicle.
OPTIONAL
ALL (Except SS or Z28 Models) I "ss" Z28
E78 x 14 F70 x 14 White Letters F60 x 15 White Letters Stripe or White Letters
I
F70 x 14 White
All
Standard and Optional Tires are Load Range B.
Inflation Pressure
The tire inflation pressures listed
on the tire placard affixed to the
left front door of your vehicle have been
selected to provide you with
the best tire life and riding comfort
over the full range of normal driv­
ing conditions.
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The use of improper tire infla­
tion pressures can affect tire life
and load carrying capacity. Infla­
tion pressures should be checked at

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GAS STATION INFORMATION Refer to "Service and Maintenance"
Section for Further Details.
Gas Cap -Located behind the
license plate
on all models. See gas
cap removal procedure in
"Service
and Maintenance" Section.
Gasoline Recommendation -
Use an unleaded or low-lead fuel of
approximately
91 Resea rch Oc­
tane Number or higher as com­
monly sold in the
U.S. and Canada.
Hood Release
Pull the hood release on stan­
dard models or move hood release
in grille to right of vehicle
on SS or
RjS models to open the counter­
balanced hood.
If the hood must
be slamme d to insure closing , it is
in need of adjustment.
Engine Oil Dipstick-Located on
left side of engine block. Check oil
level at each fuel stop. Maintain between
"ADD" and "FULL
"
marks on dipstick.
Engine Oil Recommendation­
Use only high quality MS oils meet­
ing
OM 6041-M s tand ard. See
page 54 for oil viscosity chart.
Tire Inflation PressureS-Check
at least monthly. Keep inflated to
pressures shown
on tire placard af­
fixed to lef t front door of your
vehicle.
Windshield Washer-Che ck res­
ervoir fluid level regularly.
Use a
washer fluid, such
as OM Opti­
kleen.
Energizer-Check fluid level
monthly utilizing the level indica­
tor
cap marked "Delco Eye". If the
tran
sparent eye within the cap
glows, fluid level
is low. Add only
colorless, odorless drinking water
or distill ed water to bring level to
sp lit ring in filler opening.