belt CHEVROLET VEGA 1976 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine BEFORE DRIVING YOUR VEGA
DRIVER CHECKLIST
Before Entering Car
1. See that windows , mirrors and
lights are clean.
2. Visually note inflation condition
of tires.
3. Check that area to rear
is clear
if about
to back up.
Before Driving Off
1. Lock all doors.
2. Position seat.
3. Adjust inside and outside
mirrors.
4. Fasten belt restraints.
5. Check that warning bulbs light
when key
is turned to start posi­
tion.
6. Release parking brake (and see
that brake warning light turns
off).
7. Be sure you understand your
car and how to operate it safely.
Keys
Two separate keys are provided
for your car. Each Key has a dif­
ferent cross section so that it can
be inserted only in certain locks.
• Key with square head
(stamped Ole") -for ignition
switch only.
• Key with oval head (stamped
"D")~for all other locks.
LOCKS
1-1
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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 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 inoperative, pre­
venting inadvertent opening of the
door by movement of the inside
handle.
Adjustable Front Seat Back
-Driver's Side
The optional adjustable front
seat back (driver's side) can be
adjusted to two positions by means
of a control handle located at
the right rear of the driver's seat
ADJUSTABLE SEAT BACK
CONTROL HANDLE
cushion. With the control handle
in the full rearward position the
seat back
is adjusted to the full
rearward position; when the control
handle
is actuated (rotated) for­
ward the seat back
is adjusted for­
ward to a normal position.
REMINDER: Avoid hanging ob­
jects on the right hand coat hook
in such a way that you block the
driver's
VISIOn to the right rear
quarter.
1-2
REMINDER: Always lock the
doors when driving, for greater
security in the event of an accident,
to help keep children from open­
ing door, and for greater security
against entry by unwelcome per­
sons while momentarily stopped.
Front Seat Back Lock
Front seat backs are equipped
with a self-locking mechanism to
keep the seat back locked in place
while in the up position.
The lock
release lever
is located at the lower
rear of the seat back nearest the
door.
To tilt the seat back forward,
lift the lock release lever
and" tilt
the seat back forward. When the
seat back
is returned to ~he up
position, the seat back
wn1 auto­
matically lock.
Keep belt restraint webbing and
hardware clear
of mechanism when
tilting folding seats forward
or back-

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine wards, to help prevent damage to
these belt systems.
Manually Operated
Front
Seats
The front seats may be adjusted
forward or rearward by moving the
~---
control lever at the front of the
seat. Move control lever to the right
to release the locking mechanism;
then exert slight body pressure to
move seat to desired position. Re­
lease control lever to lock seat
in
desired position.
1-3
Inside Rearview Mirror
Switct optional mirror to night
position to reduce glare from fol­
lowing headlights .
To raise or lower
mirror to achieve desired field of
view, grasp mirror and exert
suffi­
cient pressure by pushing or pulling
up , down or sideways.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Occupant Restraint Belts
Lap and shoulder belts provide
added security and comfort for you
and your passengers.
Proper use
and care of these belts will assure
continuance of this security.
Belt Restraint -
Reminder
System
This vehicle has a light /buzzer
reminder system designed
to remind
the driver to fasten his belt restraint.
• When the ignition key is turned
to
ON or START, a reminder
light
is designed to come on for
four-to-eight
secends to remind
the driver to fasten
his belt re­
straint.
• If the driver has not buckled his
belt restraint prior
to turning the
key to
ON or START, a buzzer
is designed to sound for four-to­
eight seconds to remind him to
do
so.
Front Seat Lap-Shoulder
Belt
Combination
• Adjust front seat to your satis­
faction and sit erect and well back
in seat.
• In a single motion, pull the lap­
shoulder belt webbing across lap
far enough to permit inserting
metal latch plate end of belt into
the buckle, until a snap
is heard.
If webbing is not pulled out far
enough to reach buckle, let lap
belt rewind into its retractor to
release lock mechanism,
so belt
can be pulled out to the proper
length.
• Position "lap" portion of belt
across lap
as LOW ON HIPS as
possible. To reduce the risk of
sliding under belt during an ac­
cident, adjustto a
SNUG FIT by
1-4
COMFORT
"7 BELT
/
pulling belt firmly across lap in
direction of lap belt retractor so
it can take up slack. The belt re­
tractors are designed to automati­
cally .take
up excess webbing.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ·. __ .-
• The front seat shoulder belts in
this vehicle are equipped with a
"vehicle sensitive retractor"
which is designed to lock only
during a sudden stop or impact.
At other times it
is designed to
move freely with the occupant .
• A comfort clip is provided for
those who find the shoulder belt
tension a source of discomfort.
If
the shoulder belt tension becomes
uncomfortable , pull down on the
shoulder belt to provide the
least
amount of slack necessary to re­
lieve tension (not more than one
inch), then push the comfort clip
snugly against the guide loop.
• To unfasten belts, depress push
button in center of buckle.
1-5
• When no longer in use, front seat
lap-shoulder belts can be stowed

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine by allowing them to rewind into
their retractors. The comfort clip
can be adjusted when removing
belts,
so shoulder belt slack can
be taken up by retractor.
NOTE: Take care not to let the
"lap" portion of the belt twist while
it
is being rewound into the retrac­
tor. The bulk of the twisted belt may
cause the retractor to jam
so it will
not rewind further while at the same
time the retractor's locking mecha­
nism may prevent the belt from be­
ing withdrawn.
If a belt should
become jammed, you may be able to
release it by working the belt in and
out until the belt rewinds far enough
to unlock.
If lap belt portion remains
jammed, or
other parts of the re­
straint system do not operate prop­
erly take the vehicle to your dealer
for service.
Lap Belts, Rear Seat
• Seating positions next to side win­
dows have retractors which are
designed to automatically take up
excess
webbing. These belts
should be positioned, secured,
and released
as described above
under
"Front Seat Lap-Shoulder
Belt
Combination".
1-6
Belt Restraint Inspection
• Periodically inspect belts, buck­
les, latch plates, retractors, re­
minder systems, guide loops, clips,
and anchors for proper operation,
and also for damage that could
lessen the effectiveness of the re­
straint system.
• Keep sharp edges and damaging
objects away from belts and other
parts of restraint system.
• Replace belts if cut, weakened,
frayed,
or subjected to collision
loads.
• Check that anchor mounting
bolts are tight.
• Have questionable parts replaced.
• Keep belts clean and dry.
• Clean only with mild soap solu­
tion and lukewarm water.
• Do not bleach or dye belts since
this may severely weaken belts.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Child Restraint
Children in automobiles should
be restrained to lessen the risk of in­
jury in accidents
or sudden stops.
General
MotOl:S dealers offer sys­
tems designed specifically for use
with infants and with small children.
The GM
"Infant Love Seat" is
designed for babies up to 20
pounds. The
GM
"Child Love Seat" (not
available in Canada)
is designed
for children weighing
20 to 40
pounds, up to 3 feet-4 inches in
height, who are
ableto sit up alone.
In using any infant
or child re­
straint system, read and comply with
all installation and usage instruc­
tions.
1-7
If a child,is traveling in a vehi<;:le
not equipped with a General Motors
infant
or child restraint or other
appropriate infant or child restraint
system , the following precautions
should be taken:
1 . Infants unable to sit up by them­
selves should
be· restrained by
placing them in a covered,
padded bassinet which is placed
crossways in the vehicle (width­
wise
)on the rear seat. The bassi­
net should be securely restrained
with the regular vehicle belt re­
straints. An alternate method
is
to position the bassinet so that it
rests against the back of the front
seat, again crossways in the ve­
hicle.
2. Children able to sit up by them­
selves should be placed on a seat
and restrained with a belt re­
straint. When children ride in the
front seat, both lap and shoulder

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine belt should be worn. If the shoul­
der belt causes neck
or face irri­
tation due to the child's size, this
may be reduced in some cases by
positioning
the child further in­
board.
If serious discomfort con­
tinues, the child should
be lap belted
in the rear seat. Never
allow a child to stand
or kneel on
any seat.
3. General Motors recommends that
children be restrained properly
when riding. However, if unusual
conditions prohibit use of re-
1-8
straints and require that a child
must stand, he should stand on
the floor directly behind the
front
seat. This will help minimize the
possibility of injury from frontal
force impacts in the event of such
and accident.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Maintenance
More frequent vehicle mainte­
nance
is required when using your
car to pull a trailer. Change the:
• Automatic transmission fluid
and filter each
15,000 miles,
(see Trailering brochure for addi­
tional information).
• Rear axle fluid each 15,000
miles,
• Engine oil each 90 days or 3,000
miles, whichever occurs first,
• Positive crankcase ventilation
valve each
12 months or 15,000
miles, whichever occurs first.
• See index for important informa­
tion on belts, cooling system care
and automatic brake adjustment.
Break-in Schedule
In addition to the new car preak-in
instructions in this manual, it is
recommended that your new car
be operated for
500 miles before
trailer towing.
If it is necessary to
tow during this period, avoid speeds
over
50 MPH and full throttle
starts. The same precautions should
be observed whenever a new en­
gine, transmission or axle
is in­
stalled in your car.
1-10

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To lower the folding seatback:
• Pull seatback latch lever forward
to unlock.
• Swing the seatback forward and
down to form deck.
To raise seatback:
• Lift the seatback and push firmly
in place . To prevent interference,
it may be necessary to slightly
raise the center panel while lift­
ing the seatback in place.
2-29
Kammback Wagon Tailgate
and Hatchback Coupe
NOTE: Keep belt restraint
webbing and hardware clear of
mechanism when folding seats, to
help prevent damage to these belt
systems.