ignition CHEVROLET VEGA 1976 1.G User Guide

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When the engine is operating, the
voltmeter indicates the condition of
the charging system. During normal
operation, the needle should be in
the center range of the dial.
If the
needle stays in either the left side
or right side of the dial, the cause
should be determined and corrected.
With the ignition in the
ON posi­
tion, but with the engine
NOT oper- ating,
the voltmeter will indicate
the state of charge of your battery.
Windshield Wiper and
Washer
The windshield wiping system
operates at low speeds and
is de­
signed to wipe clear specific areas of
the windshield under most inclement
weather conditions. The windshield
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wipers work electrically and are not
affected by engine operation.
Push the control lever to the
right
to start the electric windshield
wiper. The two-speed electric wiper
has both a
"low" and a "high"
speed position.
Pressing the control will send an
amount of water
or other cleaning
agent onto the windshield
as de­
sired by demand.

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by the addition of air vent provi­
sions in each quarter panel on sta­
tion wagon and panel express
models and each rear lock pillar
on notchback and hatchback mod­
els. Another feature of the system
is continuous low-speed operation
of the heater and air conditioner
blower, resulting in an uninter­
rupted supply of outside air
flow
into the car whenever the ignition
switch
is on. Generally,
with the side windows
closed, outside· air will
flow into
the front grilles, through the car
and out the rear grilles
or lock pil­
lar grilles. When the side windows
are partially open, under some con­
ditions air will
flow into the car
through both front and rear grilles
and out the side windows.
Basic Operating Tips:
• Always keep front and rear
grilles clear of obstructions
, (leaves, ice, snow, etc.).
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• Always keep underseat air path,
and interior trunk lid and quar­
ter panel grilles clear of ob­
structions.
• When heating or air condition­
ing
is desired, best comfort is
attained by driving with all win­
dows closed.
The following sections of this
manual provide additional operat­
ing tips for obtaining maximum
heating and cooling comfort.
(See
also Engine Exhaust Gas Caution
at beginning of this Section.)

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The windshield defrosting and
defogging systems assist
in provid­
ing good visibility through specific
areas of the windshield under most
inclement weather conditions. For
immediate operation of the vehicle,
the windshield,
if necessary, should
be scraped clear.
Heater -Def
(Upper Control Lever)
When this lever is in the OFF
HEATER
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posItion, unheated outside air is
directed up under the instrument
panel.
Pushing this lever to the r!ght
to HEATER position allows air to
move through the heater outlet with
some air
flow to the defroster.
Further movement of this lever to
the right directs the air
flow through
the defroster outlets
as desired when
windshield defrosting
is needed with
some air
flow to the heater outlet.
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Temp
Adjust the TEMP control (lower
lever)
as required to give the desired
degree of
heat Full right position of
this lever provides maximum heat.
Fan
The fan lever has (3) three posi­
tions from
LO at the bottom to HI
at the top. Operate system for
30
seconds in HEATER position be­
fore placing upper lever
to DEF;
This will remove humid air from
the system
and minimize rapid
fogging of the glass which can
occur
if humid air is blown onto
a cool windshield.
NOTE: Whenever the ignition
switch
is turned ON, the blower
motor
will automatically operate
at
LO, MED, or HI-depending on
switch setting. There
is no OFF
position.

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• Clear snow and ice from hood
and air inlet in front of wind­
shield and air vent grille in rear
fender,
or roof side panel to im­
prove heater and defroster
effi­
ciency and reduce the probability
of fogging on inside of wind­
shield.
• Clear windshield, rear window,
outside m.irrors and all side win­
dows of ice and snow before
driving vehicle.
• Operate blower on "HIGH" for
a
few seconds before moving the
vehicle, to help clear the intake
ducts of snow to further reduce
the possibility of fogging on in­
side of windshield.
• Keep all windows and vents
closed to reduce dust, road and wind
noise and uncomfortable
drafts.
• For most satisfactory heater
operation and air circulation,
operate fan on low or medium
speeds for normal operation and
high speeds for quick warm-up
and during extremely low tem­
peratures.
• For adequate rear seat heating,
the area beneath the front seat
must not be blocked by carpet­
ing, rags, paper or other material
and fan should operate on high
blower.
Electro-Clear Rear Window
Defogger
The optional defogger may be
turned on after the engine
is run­
ning by lifting the
"ON" switch on
the instrument panel. Power
is in­
dicated by an amber light. After
the defogger has operated between
10 to 15 minutes, the system will
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automatically shut off. If further
defrosting or defogging
is desired,
simply lift the
"ON" switch again.
The defogger will not function
if the engine stalls or the ignition
is turned off.
NOTE: Refrain from removing
decals
or other material from the
inside of rear window with a razor
or other sharp instrument since this
may damage the heating element.

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Temperature (Lower Lever)
The temperature lever allows a
selection of air temperature from
COLD at the far left to HOT at
the far right.
Selector (Upper Lever)
This lever provides a selection of
systems available to handle various
heating and cooling requirements
throughout the year. The positions
of the selector lever are separated
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into (4) major operational groups;
OFF, AIC, ECONOMY and
HEAT. The AIC and HEA T
groups have several positions that
improve the effectiveness of the
sys­
tem for various comfort demands.
Fan
The fan lever has (4) four posi­
tions from
LO at the bottom to HI
at the top. Blower speed is auto­
matically maintained when the igni­
tion switch
is in the ON position
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regardless of the position of the
selector lever.
Selector Lever Operation
OFF -Outside air is discharged
through the heater outlet at low
blower speed. The blower remains
operative with ignition switch
ON.
MAX-Air from the passenger com­
partment
is recirculated through
the system and discharged from the
AIC outlets when the selector lever
is in the MAX cold position. The
blower will automatically go to
HI
only position. This is' to prevent
inadvertent driving for extended
periods with the system on recircu­
lated air. The MAX position
is
used when maximum cooling is
req uired under conditions of high
temperature and humidity.
NORM -Outside air is passed
through the
AIC outlets -This
position
is recommended for most
air conditioning situations because

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selector
knob until volume from
front and
rear speakers sounds
equal.
• Regulate volume and tone con­
trols as required.
Antenna
The radio antenna is incorpo­
rated
in the windshield glass,. If
necessary, adjustments for maxi­
mum antenna effectiveness can be
made by your authorized Chevrolet
dealer.
Stereo Tape System
The optional Stereo Tape Player
provides prerecorded stereo pro­
grams for your enjoyment.
To play, turn ignition switch to
"ON" or "ACC" position and in-sert
cartridge through tape door
with label side up and open end
in
first. Tape will play through all four
programs in succession, then replay
in same sequence. Balancing the
speakers
is not required as this ad­
justment has been made at the fac­
tory.
Should it become necessary to
make this adjustment, see your
Chevrolet dealer.
1. Rotate Fader control unit vol­
ume until volume from front
and
rear speakers sound equal.
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2 . Regulate volume control and tone
controls as desired.
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To change
program track, push in
volume control knob and release;
player will index to next track.
Cleaning 'and Care
Every 100 hours of operation , or
if tape slips and runs slowly, the
capstan (revolving metal post) ,
head and tape guide should be
cleaned with a cotton-tipped swab
moistened with alcohol
(do not use
carbon tetrachloride).
To clean the
capstan, trip the on-off switch
at the
rear of the receptacle with your
finger
and hold the swab against the
rotating capstan.

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dows of the sedan and Hatchback
coupe models may be opened or
closed with finger operated
swing­
ing latches.
Headlamp Reminder Buzzer
The optional headlamp reminder
buzzer provides an audible warning
that the main light switch
is in one
of the
"on" positions, either park­
ing lights or headlights.
The reminder buzzer
is actuated
only when the ignition switch
is
turned to "OFF" or "LOCK" posi­
tion.
STATION WAGON CARGO SPACE
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Folding Rear Seat­
Kammback Wagon and
Hatchback Coupe
The folding rear seatback quickly
and easily folds forward and down
to provide additional cargo space.

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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.
• A void stopping on the roadway
if possible.
• Turn on the hazard warning
flasher by pushing
in on the but­
ton located on the column just
below the steering wheel. Flasher
can
be actuated with
engine ignition either
off or on.
• Turn signals do not work with
hazard flashers operating.
• If the brake pedal is depressed,
the lights will not flash but
re­
main continuously lit.
• To cancel the flasher, pull the
button out.
Freeing Car from Sand, etc.
If it becomes necessary to rock
the car to free it from sand, mud
or snow, move the selector lever
on automatic transmission models
from
"D" to "R" in a repeat pat­
tern while simultaneously applying
moderate pressure
to the accelera­
tor.
(On standard transmission
models, move gear shift lever from
second to reverse gear.) Do not
race engine. For best possible trac­
tion, avoid· spinning wheels when
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trying to free the car. The use of
AC Liquid Tire Chain
is recom­
mended for temporary assistance
when traction
is lost on ice or
snow.
Towing
Proper lifting and towing equip­
ment
is necessary to prevent dam­
age to the vehicle during any tow­
ing operation. State (Provincial in
Canada) and local laws applicable
to vehicles in tow must be
fol­
lowed. Detailed towing instructions
are available at your Chevrolet
dealer. Your Vega may be towed on
all
four wheels, at speeds of less · than

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vent caps.
• If the battery is a Delco sealed­
type battery without filler open­
ing
or caps, its charge indicator
must be dark, with or without
green dot showing, see illustra­
tion. Do
NOT attempt jump
starting if the charge indicator
has a light or bright center.
Jump Start Procedure
1. Wear eye protection and remove
rings, metal
watch bands, and
other metal jewelry.
2. Set parking brake firmly. Place
automatic transmission in
"P ARK" in both vehicles (don't
let vehicles
touch); and turn
ignition key to
LOCK in car
with discharged battery (Neu­
tral and
"OFF" in cars with man­
ual transmission). Also turn off
lights, heater, and all unneces­
sary electrical loads.
3. Attach one end of a jumper
cable to one battery's positive
terminal (identified
by a· red
color
"+", or "P" on the battery
case , post , or
clamp), and the
other end of the same cable to
the positive terminal of the other
battery.
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O. K . TO JUMP START
DO NOT JUMP START
o DARKENED INDICATOR
WITH GREEN DOT - FULLY CHARGED
• DARKENED INDICATOR
NO GREEN DOT
-NEEDS CHARGING
LIGHT
OR BRIGHT INDICA TOR -REPLACE BA TTERY

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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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