1971 CHEVROLET CAMARO engine

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center of the buckle.
Automatic-locking lap belt re­
tractors are provided for the added
convenience of the driver and out­
board front seat passenger on all
Camaro cars
as an extra cost op­
tion. The automatic-locking re­
tractors adjust and lock the lap
belts into position automatically
after fastening.
When not in use, shoulder belts
should be secured in the special storage
convenience provision, to
reduce the danger of the metal end
striking an occupant
in a sudden
stop. When storage provisions are
not provided, the loose end
mounted on the upper structure
should be .fastened to the fioor­
mounted end, and adjusted to re­
move excess · slack.
Passengers in the rear seat of a
convertible must remove any shoul­
der belts BEFORE the top
is low­
ered. Rear shoulder belts require
readjustment after the top has been
either lowered or raised.
To fasten
a lap belt equipped
with an automatic-locking retrac­
tor, pull the webbing across the lap
far enough to permit inserting the
fiat metal "eye" end into the buckle.
If the webbing is not initially pulled
out far enough to permit buckling,
release the webbing, allowing it to
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rewind in the retractor and release
the locking mechanism,
so the web­
bing can be pulled out to the proper
length.
Once the buckle is fastened,
pull the belt firmly across the lap in
the direction of the retractor to
ob.;.
tain a snug fit. The retractor will
automatically take up the excess
webbing.
Shoulder Belts -When properly
worn with a lap belt, a shoulder
belt can provide additional protec-

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terior
by restraining forward mo­
tion of the upper torso in a colli­
sion. This
is primarily true in case
of frontal impacts, which are the
most frequent type of accident. Shoulder
belts are fastened and
unfastened in the same manner
as
lap belts. A shoulder belt should
have sufficient slack to insert a fist's
width between your chest and the
belt. This can be checked by insert­
ing a clenched
fist between the belt
and your chest with thumb against
chest and back of hand facing up­
ward.
Releasing Belts -To release the
belts, simply depress the release tab
or button located
in the center of
the buckle.
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Seat Belt Inspection
And Care (All)
• Keep sharp edges and damaging
objects away from belts.
• Periodically inspect belts,
buckles, retractors, and anchors
for damage that could lessen the
effectiveness of the restraint
system.
• Have questionable parts re­
placed.
• Replace belts if cut, weakened,
frayed,
or subjected to collision
loads.
• Check that anchor mounting
bolts are tight to the floor.
• Keep seat 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.

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Children in automobiles should
be restrained to lessen the risk of
injury in accidents, sudden
s~ops or
other driving conditions . General
Motors has designed an
"INFANT
SAFETY CARRIER" specifically
for infants and a
"CHILD SAFETY
SEAT"
specifically for small chil­
dren which are available from your
Che~rolet dealer. The Carrier and
Child
Seat are designed to utilize
lap belts in your 1971 Camaro.
The General Motors Infant
Safety
Carrier and the Child Safety Seat
must be used only in passenger ve­
hicle seats equipped with lap belts.
They
must be used only on front or
rear seats which do not fold or on
folding seats equipped with a latch
to hold the seat back upright
(Stan­
dard on 1967 and later model GM
passenger vehicles) .
In using either
Carrier or Child
Seat, read and
comply with all installation and usage
instructions.
Do ?ot place
more than one child at a tIme In the
Carrier or Child
Seat. · The Carrier
is designed for use only with infants
weighing up to
20 pounds. The
Child
Seat is designed for use only
by children weighing up to 30
pounds and who are able to sit up
by themselves. All unused seat belts
near the Carrier or Child Seat
should be stowed properly to help
prevent them from striking the
child in the event of a sudden stop
or collision. Shoulder belts should
be stowed in any special storage
convenience provision provided.
Lap belts and shoulder belts
with­
out storage provisions should have
buckles latched and belts adjusted
to remove slack.
Cars Not Equipped With
Special Child Restraints
If a child is traveling in a vehicle
not equipped with a General
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Motors Infant Safety Carrier or
Child Safety Seat, the following
precautions should be taken:
1. Children should be placed in
the rear seat. Never allow a
child to stand
or kneel on any
seat.
2. Infants . unable to sit up by
themselves should be restrained
by placing them in a covered,
padded bassinet
whi~h is pl~ced
crossways in the vehlcle (wldth­
wise) on the rear seat. The bas­
sinet should be securely re­
strained with the regular ve­
hicle seat belts. An alternate
method
is to position the bas­
sinet so that it rests against the
back of the front seat, again
crossways in the vehicle.
3. When a child
is old enough to
sit up by himself in a
~ar, he
should sit on a firm cushion and
use the conventional lap belt to
restrain him at the hips. The

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practical and just high enough
to enable the child to look
hori­
zontally out of the car windows.
4. The use of the cushion should
be discontinued
as soon as the
child
is old enough to see out of
the car windows without it.
Trailer Hauling
Since passenger cars are designed
and intended to
be used primarily
as passenger conveyances, towing
a trailer will affect handling,
dura­
bility and economy. Maximum
safety and· satisfaction depends
upon proper use of correct equip­
ment and avoiding overloads and
other abusive operation .
The maximum loaded trailer
weight which you can pull with 5
. Do not
use shoulder belts on
children shorter than approxi­
mately 4 feet 7 inches
in height.
6. General Motors recommends
that children be restrained when
riding. However, if conditions
require that a child must stand,
he should stand on the floor di-
your Camaro depends on what
special equipment has been in­
stalled on your car. We do not rec­
ommend pulling any trailer unless
the car
is properly equipped. In­
formation on trailer hauling capa­
bilities, special equipment required,
and optional equipment offered by
Chevrolet
is available from your
Chevrolet Dealer or by writing
Chevrolet Motor Division, Detroit,
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rectly behind the front seat.
This
will minimize the possi­
bility of his being thrown from
the rear
compartment during a.
sudden stop. This method
should be used only if more
complete restraint cannot be
used.
Michigan 48202.
Usage of bumper hitches
is not
recommended; however, rental
in­
stallations may be made if in accord
with proper installation and usage
instructions of a reputable trailer
rental agency. Axle mounted
hitches should not be used.
To assist in attaining good
han­
dling of the car-trailer combina­
tion, it
is important that the trailer

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proximately
10% of the loaded
trailer weight. Tongue loads can be
adjusted by proper distribution of
the load in the trailer, and can be
checked by weighing separately the
loaded trailer and then the tongue.
When towing trailers, tires should
be inflated to the standard pressure
shown
on the placard, affixed to
left front door. The allowable pas­
senger and cargo load also shown
on the same placard,
is reduced by
an amount equal to the trailer
tongue load on the trailer hitch.
Maintenance
More frequent vehicle mainte­
nance
is required when using your
car to pull a trailer. Change the:
1. Automatic transmission and rear axle
fluid each
12,000 miles.
2. Engine oil each
60 days or 3000
miles whichever occurs first,
3. Replace the positive crankcase
ventilation valve each 12 months
or 12,000 miles whichever oc­
curs first.
Break .. in Schedule
In addition to the new car break­
in instructions in the
Owners' Man­
ual,
it is recommended that your
new Camaro 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.
For cars already in use the above
precautions should be observed
whenever a new engine, transmis­
sion
or axle is installed.
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Anti-Theft Steering
Column Lock
The anti-theft lock, located on the
right side of the steering column,
has
five positions:
• Accessory -Permits operation
of electrical accessories when
en­
gine is not running. To engage,
push key in and
tum toward you
( counterclockwise) .
• Lock-Normal parking position.
Locks ignition and provides
added theft protection by pre­
venting normal operation of
steering wheel and shift controls.
Key cannot be returned to
"lock"
position and removed until trans­
mission is placed in "park"
(automatic transmission models)
or in reverse on manual
trans­
mission models.
• Off-Permits turning engine off
without locking steering wheel
and shift controls.
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• Run -Normal operating posi­
tion.
• Start -Permits engagement of
starter.
NOTE: The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute lor the parking brake.
Always set the parking brake when leav­ing the car unaHended.
When parking-
• Always let go 01 steering wheel belore turning ignition key to lock position.
• When parking on a hill with wheels
turned toward curb, be sure car has
come to complete stop belore turning
key to lock position.
Turning wheels
after car has stopped "winds up" steering system, which can
result in a "spring back" 01 the steering
wheel when the steering column lock is
released. As a lurther precaution, never
reach through the steering wheel lor any
reason.
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When leaving your car unaHended, • Set parking brake. ·
• Place automatic transmission selector
in Park (Reverse tor manual trans­mission). . • Turn key to LOCK position. • Remove key (the buzzer will remind
you).
• Lock all doors.

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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.