service indicator CHEVROLET CAMARO 1974 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Generator Indicator Light
The red light will go on when
the ignition key
is in the "on" posi ­
tion, but before the engine
is
started. After the engine starts, the
light should
go out and remain out.
If the light remains on when engine
is running, have your Authorized
Chevrolet Dealer locate and correct
the trouble
as soon as possible.
Engine Temperature
Indicator Light
This indicator light is provided
in the instrument cluster to quickly
warn of an overheated engine. With
the ignition switch in the START
position, the red
TEMP indicator
will light to let you know that it
is
operating properly.
When the engine
is started, the
red light will go out immediately.
It will light up at no other time
unless for some reason the engine
reaches a dangerously high oper­
ating temperature.
If the light comes on
during extreme driving condi­
tions, such as an extended idle, turn
off the air conditioner (if used) and
run the engine slightly faster than
idle speed with the transmission in
neutral gear.
If the light does not
go off within a short period of time
(1-2 minutes), then turn the engine
off until the cause of the overheat­
ing
is corrected. Glance at the in­
strument cluster frequently
as you
drive to see
if this light is on.
Brake System Warning
Light
The service brake system is de­
signed so that half of the brake
system will provide some braking
action in the event of a hydraulic
leak in the other half of the sys­
tem .
If the warning light labeled
"BRAKE, " located at lower left of
instrument cluster (speedometer
face), glows continuously when the
ignition
is on and after the brakes
have been firmly applied it may in-
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dicate that there is a malfunction
in one half of the brake hydraulic
system .
On cars equipped with
front drum brakes, the light will
go out when foot is removed from
brake pedal.
• As a check on bulb condition
the light should glow with the
parking brake applied and the
ignition on. (Light
is also a
reminder to release parking
brake).
• The light should glow during
engine starting to verify that the
bulb
is operating properly.
• Have system repaired if light
does not come on during check.
• This warning light is not a sub­
stitute for the visual check of
brake fluid level required as part
of normal maintenance.
If the light glows red:
• The parking brake control is not
fully released or,
• The service brake system is par­
tially inoperative.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ing when your tires have been
worn to the point of needing re­
placement. These indicators ap­
pear as
lh inch wide bands when
tire tread depth
is 1/16 inch or
less. When the indicators appear
in two
or more adjacent grooves,
at 3 locations around the tire
or
when cord or fabric is exposed,
tire replacement due to tread wear
is recommended.
To equalize wear, it is recom­
mended that bias-belted tires be ro­
tated every
6,000 miles (or sooner
if irregular wear develops) as indi­
cated in bias-belted diagram.
BIAS-BEL TED OR BIAS-PlY TIRES
4· WHEELS 5 WHEELS
Radial tires should be inspected for
any irregular wear
and rotated at
least every
12,000 miles and more
often if uneven wear
is noted earlier
according to the radial tire diagram.
Upon rotation, tire pressures must
be adjusted in accordance with the
recommendations
on the tire infla­
tion placard.
NOTE: It is recommended that
disc brake pads be inspected for
wear whenever tires are rotated.
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RADIAL TIRES
SPARE 4 WHEELS 5 WHEELS
Tire Damage and Repair-Tires
with cuts, splits or cracks deep
enough to expose the fabric,
should be removed from service.
Bulges usually
indi~ate internal
damage, and the tire should be
removed. Tires with questionable
damage should be removed from
the.
wheel and examined by an expert.
If an air loss occurs while driv­
ing, do not attempt to drive on
the deflated tire more than
is nec­
essary to stop safely. Driving even

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Warranty
Tires are warranted by the tire
manufacturers as covered in the
New Vehicle Warranty and
Policy
on Owner Service folder furnished
with your vehicle. However, for
the added convenience of owners,
many Chevrolet dealers are
equipped to handle tire warranty
adjustments
on certain makes of
tires provided
on 1974 Chevrolet
cars.
Tire Traction
A decrease in driving, corner­
ing, and braking traction occurs
when water, snow, ice, gravel,
or
other material is on the road sur­
face. Driving practices and
car
speed should be adjusted to the
road conditions.
When driving
on wet or slushy
roads, it is possible for a wedge of
water to build up between the tire and
road surface. This phenom­
enon, known
as hydroplaning,
may cause partial
or complete loss
of traction, which adversely affects
vehicle control and stopping abil­
ity.
To reduce the possiblity of
traction loss, the following precau­
tions should be observed:
1. Slow down during rainstorms or
when roads are slushy.
2. Slow down if road has standing
water
or puddles.
3. Replace tires when tread wear
indicators are visible.
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.
REMINDER: Cars equipped with
front disc brakes have a built-in
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wear indicator that is designed to
make a high frequency, squealing
or cricket-like warning sound when
the linings are worn to where re­
placement
is required. The sound
will occur intermittently
or con­
tinuously when wheels are rolling,
but will disappear when the brake
pedal
is applied firmly. See also the
various brake checks listed in the
Chevrolet maintenance schedule
folder.
Space Saver Spare Tire
The Space Saver Spare tire is
designed for emergency purposes
only. Continuous use
or operation
at speeds in excess of
50 mph is not
recommended. The Space Saver
Spare tire warranty
is void if any
inflation device containing sealants
is used. Approved inflation gases
are air, carbon dioxide, nitrogen,
and Freon 22.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine valve moves freely and is not stuck . (Don 't mistake normal spring
tension for a stuck valve.) Top the side of the carburetor sharply several times with a light tool such as a screwdriver handle or pliers. Replace the air cleaner and attempt to start the engine in the normal manner. IE) If the cor will start but stalls when hot or has a rough idle,
you can suspect a faulty IDLE ADJUSTMENT, a malfunctioning AUTOMATIC CHOKE or on extremely dirty and blocked AIR CLEANER ELEMENT. Replace paper element air cleaner if neces­sary. Idle' adjustment or automatic choke service (other than that outlined in paragraph 0 above) should be performed by your Chevrolet Dealer. If the above Fuel System checks and the checks suggested under the Electrical System following do not correct the malfunction, it is recommended that you return to your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer for further checks, adjustments or repairs.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • If, when the ignition key is turned to "Start", the engine will not
turn over, you have good reason to suspect electrical trouble. NOTE: Never remove Delcotron bat lead without first disconnecting
baHery ground cable.
, (F) When there is no response at all to attempts to start the car, check the obvious-your AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER must be in Neutral or Park position (manucil transmission
must have clutch depressed all the way to floor) before the engine can be started. Turning the IGNITION SWITCH rapidly back and forth several times will sometimes correct a poor internal switch contact. (G) The BATTERY may be discharged. If so, lights will be dim and the horn will have a poor tone if it will blow at all. Usually a garage recharge will be necessary to return the bottery to operation. Occasionally, however, a long drive will recharge the battery.
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NOTE: If the battery is determined to be dead, and for no apparent reason, have your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer check the
baHery, the GENERATOR and the VOLTAGE REGULATOR.
GENERATOR trouble should already have been indicated by the generator indicator light on the instrument panel.
POOR BATTERY CONNECTIONS may be suspected if the car has operated properly a short time before and now not even the horn will operate. Check both ends of both battery cables. If the con­nections are corroded, a cor may sometimes be restored to opera­tion by removing all cable ends, scraping all contacting surfaces clean with a pen knife, and reassembling. If the cables are broken, they must be replaced. The power supply should now be restored unless the battery is dead.
(H) If, however, the lights and horn work properly but the starter will still not turn over, check the STARTER connections. A "dick" from the starter solenoid indicates that the wiring to the starter is properly installed. If the wiring seems to be clean and tightly in­stalled, the trouble is probably in the starter itself and should be referred to your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer.
When the engine will "turn over" but will not start, the following
items may be checked along with the Fuel Systems Checks listed
previously.
(I) With a clean dry cloth, wipe the ceramic portions of the spark plugs dry. In particularly damp or rainy weather dampness may be the cause of not starting, espe­cially when the engine is cold.
(J) Check the cables at the top of the distributor and coil as well Distributor and Coil Cables

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47 Transmissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 Viscosity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48 Operation in Foreign Countries ......... 12 Other Controls and Features. . . . . . . . . .. 35 Outside Air Vents .................. " ...... 29 Overheated Engine
Indicator Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25 What To Do ....................... 25 Overseas Operation '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Owner Assistance ..................... 74 Paint
Care ........................... ... 44
Touch Up ......................... 44
Parking Brake
............................. 21 Brake Check ....................... 21 Lights ............................. 73 "Park" (P) Transmission Position. . . .. 17 Precautions ........................ 14 Polishing And Waxing ............... " 44
Positive Traction Differential. . . . . . . . . .. 35 Power
Brakes ............................ 22 Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19 Windows, .. , ,. " '.', ........ ... , 35 Pressure, Tire Inflation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56 Pushing To Start ................... " 36 Radiator
Coolant ........................... 54 Coolant Level Inspection. . . . . . . . . . .. 54
. Overheating ...................... " 39 Pressure Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56
Radio
AM/FM ........................... 34 Antenna ........................... 34 Stereo System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34
Raising Car With Jack. . . • . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Rear
Axle .............................. 49 Speaker .................... ... .... 34 Window Defogger .. " .............. 31 Registration, Vehicle
Engine Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 70 Vehicle Identification Number. ....... 70 Release, Hood ............ '" ... ..... IBC
Replacement Tires ................ , . .. 60 Replacement Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 60 Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
Restraints
Child........ ................... ... 9
Lap Belts.. .... . . .... . ... . . .. . . .. .. 7
Methods Of Restraining Children. . . .. 9 Shoulder Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Retractors, Lap Belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7 "Reverse" (R) Transmission Range. . . .. 17 Roof Care, Vinyl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45 Rotation, Tire ........................ 58 Safety Belts (Seat Belts). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Carrier, Infant.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 Seat, Child. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Schedule
Break-In... .. .... .. . ... . . . . .. .... .. 2
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46 Seat .
Adjustment, Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Back Latch, Folding
Front. . . . . . . . . .. 4
Child Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Seat Belts
Buzzer Light Reminder. . . . . . . . .
. . . .. 9
Child Restraint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 . Inspection and Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Lap ............................... 7
Retractors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7
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Shoulder.... ..... . . .. . . .. .. .... .. .. 7
Self-Adjusting Brakes .......... ..... ,. 22 Service and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46 Shift Linkage Maintenance ............... 51 Operation (See Transmission). . . . . . .. 16 Shoulder Belts Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Side Marker Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 73 Signals, Turn ......................... 18 Solvents, Recommended Cleaning ....... 41 Sound Systems (See Radio) Space Saver Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61 Spare Tire
Jacking Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Spark Knock (See Fuel
Recommendations)
Speaker, Rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 Specifications
Body .............................. 70 Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 70 Dimensions ....................... , 70 Engine ............................ 70 Filters ............................. 47 Fuses ....... ...................... 73 General ........................... 70 Light Bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 73 Lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47
Speedometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 Spot Cleaning ........................ 41 Stainless Steel Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45 Stains, Removal of. ................... 41 Starter Interlock ......................... , 14 Safety Switch.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 Starting Automatic Transmission Cars. . . . . . .. 15 Emergency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37 Manual Transmission Cars ........... 15