trunk CHEVROLET CAMARO 1974 2.G Owners Manual

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Engine Exhaust Gas Caution (Carbon Monoxide)
AvoId Inhaling exhaust gases because
they contain carbon monoxide, which by
itself is colorless and odorless. Carbon
monoxide is
a dangerous gas that can
cause unconsciousness and is potentially
lethal.
" at any time you suspect that exhaust fumes are 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 aU 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 sys­
tem and body Is Inspected by a competent
mechanic:
• Each time the vehicle Is raised for 011
change.
• Whenever a change is noticed in the
sound
of the exhaust system.
• Whenever the exhaust system, under­
body or rear of the vehicle Is damaged.
See your Maintenance Schedule folder
for inspection
procedure.
To aI/ow proper operation of the car's
ventilation system, keep front ventilation
inlet
grille clear of snow, leaves or other
obstruction at al/ tImes.
SITTING IN A PARKED CAR WITH
ENGINE 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 for any more
than
a short period, adjust heating or
cooling system to force outside air into
car as follows:
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1. On cars not equipped with air condi­
tioning, 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 control 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, if for some reason the trunk must
remain open for
a perIod while moving,
or electrical wiring or other cable con­
nections to a trailer must pass through
the seal between
trunk lid and body, the
following precautions should
be observed:
• Close all windows.
• Adjust heating or COOling system to
force 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 fully.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The factory installed tires on
your car as shown in the Tire Usage
chart
on page 56 are designed
to provide the best all around
performance for normal vehicle op­
eration. When inflated as recom­
mended on the tire pressure plac­
ard, located
on the left door of
your vehicle, they have the load
carrying capacity to operate satis­
factorily at all normal highway
speeds.
Tire Care
Tires should be checked regu­
larly for proper inflation pressure,
wear, and damage. The following
information will assist you in prop­
erly caring for your tires:
Inflation Pressure-The tire in­
flation pressures listed on the tire
placard have been selected to pro­
vide the best tire life, riding com­
fort and handling stability for nor­
mal driving conditions. When in-
I! RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURES (PSI COlD) VEHICLE LOAD
FRONT REAR
UP TO VEHiClE CAPACITY
RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZE(S) (USE ONLY IN SETS) LOAD RANGE
BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON VEHICLE HANDLING, DO NOT MIX RADIAL TIRES WITH OTHER TYPE TIRES ON THE SAME VEHICLE.
VEHICLE CAPACITY BUCKET SEAT .. OCCUPANTS 2 fRONf -2 Rf.A.R 200 LBS TRUNK LOAD
TOT AL 800 L8S
SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORM-A nON c:::::J PRINTED IN USA
Typical Tire Placard Located On The Left Door Of Your Car
flated at the highest pressures
shown
on the placard, the tires
have the load carrying capacity to
operate satisfactorily at all loads
up to and including the vehicle
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capacity load (total pounds)
which also
is shown on the plac­
ard.
In addition, for those owners
who prefer the utmost in com­
fort, the reduced tire pressures

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Canister
(Inflator)
1. Install deflated Space Saver Spare
on car with valve stem at the bot­
tom and tighten all
five lug nuts.
2. Remove valve cap and make sure
valve core
is screwed tight in
valve stem.
3. Remove plastic cap from can­
ister.
*
4. Place canister over valve stem
and push squarely onto stem
until gas entering tire can be
heard.
*If temperature is below 20°F,
Canister should be warmed on left hand
defroster outlet for
10 min­
utes to provide adequate tire in­
flation. Heater should be on de­
frost and fan on high.
S. To ensure complete draining of
fluid, hold the canister in posi­
tion for one minute after sound
stops. Then remove canister for
disposal in proper receptacle.
6. Replace valve cap.
NOTE: Inflation pressure should
be checked and adjusted to the rec­
ommended pressure shown on tire
placard
as soon as possible after
installing tire on car.
Inflation Instructions at a
Service Station
1. Mount wheel on car, or place on
center-post tire changer with
lock-down mechanism engaged.
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2. If beads have become unseated,
lubricate wheel and beads with
soapy water
or tire mO,unting lub­
ricant before inflation .
3.
To seat beads, inflate tire to a
maximum of 35 psi.
4. Adjust inflation to recommended
pressure shown on tire placard.
5.
On assemblies so equipped,
check that dust cover is pressed
firmly into un threaded relief stem
before road use.
Deflation Instructions
Remove valve core using slotted
end of valve cap.
Flatten tire and replace core and
cap. Store tire in trunk compart­
ment.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine waste gasoline, but energy is wasted
as heat in braking. Energy in the
form of gasoline
is also needed to
accelerate back to driving speed.
Lubricants
A properly lubricated vehicle
means less friction between moving
parts. Consult this manual and the
maintenance schedule for the
proper lubricants to use and the
lubrication intervals.
Automatic Choke
Your automatic choke should be
checked periodically
as it regulates
the gasoline/air mixture used in
starting and warming the engine.
Properly Tuned Engine
Overall tuning (a check on tim­
ing, distributor points, spark plugs,
emission control· devices , etc.) can
improve your car's gas mileage.
You just can't expect an
"out-of­
tune"
engine to give you good gas
mileage and cleaner air.
Excess Weight
Fuel economy is related to the
work the engine
must do. The
heavier the load, the more power
it takes. Keep excess weight to a
minimum by removing . any per­
sonal effects or luggage from the
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car or trunk when they are not
needed.
Tire Inflation
Under inflation not only causes
needless wear of the tires, but can
also waste gasoline. It's a good
idea to check tire pressures regu­
larly.
Wheel Alignment
"Toe in" or "toe out" has the
effect of dragging your front tires
sideways and causes premature tire
wear.
It takes power to carry this
extra load and that takes gas from
your tank.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Dealer Assistance ..................... 74 Defogger, Rear Window ............... 31 Defroster, Defogger, Windshield ........ 30 Dimensions, Vehicle ................... 70 Dimmer Switch, Headlamp. . . . . . . . . . .. 22 Directional Signals.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 Door Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4
Drive Belts, Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Driver Seat Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 "Drive". (D) Transmission Range. . . .. 17 Dusty Conditions, Operating Under Oil Change Interval. ................ 47 Oil Filter Change IntervaL ........... 47 Electric Clock. . .. .. . . . . .. .. . .. . .. . . .. 28 Electrical System Ammeter .......................... 27 Battery .......................... 63, 70 Bulbs ............................. 73 Fuses ............................. 73 Generator Indicator Light. . . . . . . . . .. 25 Emergency, In case Of. ............... 36 Brake Warning Light ................ 25 Generator Indicator Not Charging. . .. 25 Hazard Warning Flasher ............. 36 Jacking To Change Wheels ........... 39 Jump Starting with Auxiliary Battery .. 37 Overheated Radiator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 (Temperature Indicator: Hot)
Pushing To Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 ' Energizer (See Battery)
Engine Cooling
........................... 53 Exhaust Gas Caution ........ , . . . . . .. 13 Flooded, Starting Procedure .......... 14 Overheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Serial Number ...................... 70
Specifications ................. , . . . .. 70 Starting ........................... 14 Temperature Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25 Engine Oil Capacity ..... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 70 Change Interval. ................... 47 Dip Stick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48 Filter .............................. 47 Pressure Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24 Recommendation ............... ' ... 47 Ethylene Glycol Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 54 Exhaust Gas Caution ............ ' ..... ' 13 Driving With Trunk Open. . . . . . . . . .. 13 Parked With Engine Running. . . . . . .. 13 Pulling A Trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 Exterior Finish and Trim care. . . . . . . .. 44
Fabric Care .......................... 41 Fan Belt. .............................. 49 Ventilating ......................... 28 Filters OiL ............................... 47 Finish Care, Exterior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44 First Few Hundred Miles of Driving............................ 2 First Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17 Flame Arrestor ......... , . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Flammable Cleaning Solvents .......... 41 Flashers
Hazard Warning .................... 36 Turn Signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 Flooded Engine, Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 Floor Controls ....................... 21 Fluid Levels
Battery ............................ 63 Brake Master Cylinder. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Engine Oil. ........................ 49 Power Steering ..................... 52
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Radiator ........................... 55 Rear Axle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Transmission ....................... 50 Fluid Recommendations
Battery ......................... , .. 63 Brake ............................. 52 Power Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Radiator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56
Transmission ....................... 50 Windshield Washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28 Fogging, With Air Conditioner. . . . . . . .. 33 Folding Seat Back Latches. . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 Foreign Countries, Operation In ........ 12 Four Way Hazard Flasher ............. 36 Front Suspension ..................... 51 Front Wheel Bearings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Fuel (See Gasoline)
Full Rated Load (See Tires)
Fumes Engine Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 13 Gasoline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 Fuses Chart. ............................ 73 Location ........................... 72 Gas Station Information
Inside Back Cover
Gasoline
(See Also Fuel) Do Not Use For Cleaning ........... 41 Filler Cap Location ................ IBC
Fumes ............................. 13 Gauge ............................. 24 Low-Lead .......................... 46 Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46 Gauge, FueL... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24 Gearshift Lever.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17 Generator Indicator Light ' ("AMP") .......................... 25 Glove Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Steering Disabled Vehicle .................... 36 Upholstery And Carpet Care ........ ... 41 Column Controls ................... 14 To Start. .......................... 36 Vehicle Identification Number .... ...... 70 Column Lock ...................... 14 Toxic Vehicle Loading ...................... 58 Gear Lubricant. .................... 52 Cleaning Solvents ......... .. ........ 41 Ventilating Blower ................. ... 28 Linkage Inspection .................. 51 Exhaust Fumes ............. ........ 13 Ventilating Grilles .................... 28 Maintenance ....................... 51 Traction, Wet Roads .................. 5 Vents Outside Air .................. '" 29
Power ... ............... ........... 19 Traffic Hazard Flasher. ............... 36 Vinyl Wheel, Tilt. ........................ 20 Trailer Hauling ....................... 11 Fabric Care Interior ................. 41 Straps, Safety (See Seat Belts) Break-In Period .................... 12 Roof Care ......................... 44 Storage Of Items ............ .......... 5 Cautions ........................... 12 Volatile Cleaning Solvents ............. 41 Suspen sion Maintenance ............... 51 Equipment ......... ................. 11 Caution ........................... 41 Stereo System ........................ 34 Special Maintenance ................. 11 Volume Control, Radio ......... ... .... 34 Temperature ................. ........ 30 Tire Inflation ....................... 11 Warning Flasher, Hazard .............. 36 Control , Cooling .................... 31 Trailer Tongue Load .... .......... .. 11 Warning Lights ....................... 24 Control , Heating .................... 30 Transmission
Brake ....................... ...... 25 Indicator Light/Gauge ... ............ 27 3-Speed Manual .................... 18 Engine Temperature ............... .. 25 Thermostat ...... .. .................. 56 Automatic ....................... .. 16 Generator .......................... 25 Tilt Steering Wheel.. .................. 20 Braking Effect On Hills .............. 18 Oil Pressure ........................ 24 Tire Checking
Fluid Level. ............... 50 Warranty (See Warranty Folder)
Belted ......... .................. .. 56 Fluid And Strainer ................ .. 50 Washers
Care ........... .................. . 56 Fluid Change Interval. .............. 50 Windshield ............. ......... ... 28 Changing .. .............. .......... 39 Maintenance .............. ....... .. 50 Washing .......... ................... 44 Full Rated Load .................... 58 Shift Controls ...................... 51 Waxing And Polishing ................. 44 High Speed Operation ............... 57 Shift Indicato r
Wheel Bearings, Front. ................ 52 Hydroplaning ...................... 61 Turbo Hydramatic ......... ; ........ 51 Wheel Changing ...................... 39 Infla tion Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Tread Wear Indicators ................ 58 Wheel Discs, Replacement ............. 39 Inspection ....... .................. 58 Trim Care, Interior ................... 41 Wheel, Tilt Steering ................... 20 Load Limit ........................ 57 Trunk
Windshield
Rotation ........ ................... 58 Driving With Trunk Open ........... 13 Defrosting and Space Saver .. .......... : . .......... 61 Turbo-Hydramatic .............. ...... 50 Defogging ................. ...... 30 Traction ............. .............. 61 Maintenance .... .... ...... ......... 50 Washer Use In Cold Weather ........ 28 Tread Wear Indicators .............. 58 Operation .......................... 16 Washer Solution .................... 28 Usage and Options .................. 56 Turn Signals and
Lane Change Wipers And Washers ................ 28 Towing Feature ..................
.......... 18 Wrecker , Towing ....... .............. 36 Caution .................. .... ...... 36 Underbody Maintenance ......... ...... 63 Zone Offices ................. ...... 76, 77
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