1971 CHEVROLET CAMARO windshield wipers

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Reset the clock, if your car is so
equipped, by pulling out the knob
and turning the hands clockwise
if
slow, counterclockwise if fast. This
will, if the clock error
is five min­
utes
or more, automatically com­
pensate for time gain or lag.
Sev­
eral resettings, several days apart,
may be needed to properly adjust
the clock mechanism. Have your
clock cleaned and oiled by a com­
petent clock serviceman at least
every two years.
Cigarette Lighter
The accessory cigarette lighter is
located on the instrument panel
face. To operate, push it in. When
it becomes heated, it automatically
pops out ready for
use.
Windshield Wiper
and Washer
The windshield wiping system
operates at two speeds and
is de­
signed to wipe clear designated areas
of the windshield under most
inclement weather conditions. The
windshield wipers work electrically
and are not affected by engine op­
eration.
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 a
measured amount of water or other
cleaning agent onto the windshield
and will also cause the wiper lever
to move, thus starting the wiper
motor. The wiper will then con­
tinue to operate until manually
turned off at the wiper lever.
Fill the washer jar only
% full
during the winter to allow for ex­
pansion if the temperature should
fall low enough to freeze the
so­
lution.
• Check washer fluid level regu­
larly-do it frequently when the
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weather is bad.
• Use GM OPTIKLEEN to pre­
vent freezing damage, and to
provide better cleaning.
• Do not use radiator anti-freeze in
windshield washer; it could
cause paint damage.
• In cold weather, warm the wind­
shield with defrosters before
us­
ing washer-to help prevent ic­
ing that may seriously obscure
vision.
Air Vents
The air vents in each kick panel
admit air from the vent grille just
ahead of the windshield. Control
knobs open and close the vents .
The amount of air entering the
car through this system
is depend­
ent upon vehicle speed.
Four Season Air Conditioning
equipped cars have no kick panel
vents since the vents are a part of
the air conditioning system. The
lever beside each instrument panel

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items listed on the
"Vehicle Safety Maintenance
Schedule," and for other recommended maintenance,
refer
to the "Service and Maintenance" and "Air
Pollution. Control" Sections of this manual.
CHECKS lOBE PERFORMED
BY OWNER
Listed below are the safety checks that should be
made by the owner . These checks should be made at
least every 4 months or
6,000 miles, whichever occurs
first , or more often when so indicated . Any
deficien­
cies should be brought to the attention of your dealer
or service station, so the advice of a qualified mech­
anic is available regarding the need for repairs or
replacements.
• Anti-Theft Lock-Check for proper operation by
attempting to turn key to
LOCK position in the
various transmission gears with
car stationary. Key
should
tum to LOCK position only when trans­
mission control is in PARK on automatic trans­
mission models or in REVERSE on manual trans­
mission models.
• Seat Belts-Check lap and shoulder belts as well
as buckles, retractors and anchors for loose con-
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nections, damage and positive latching action.
• Windshield Wipers and Washers-Check con­
dition and alignment of wiper blades. Check
amount and direction of fluid sprayed by washers
during use.
• Defrosters-Check performance by turning con­
trols to "de-ice" and "Hi" fan speed and noting
amount of air directed against the windshield.
• Wheel Alignment and Balance-In addition to
abnormal tire wear the need for wheel alignment
service may be indicated by a pull to the right or
left when driving on a straight level road. The need
for wheel balancing may be indicated by a
vibra­
tion at the steering wheel while driving.
• Parking Brake and "Park" Mechanism-Check
parking brake holding ability by parking on a fairly
steep hill and restraining the vehicle with the
parking brake only.
On cars with automatic trans­
missions, check the holding ability of the "Park"
mechanism by releasing all brakes after the trans­
mission selector lever has been placed in the "P"
position.
• Lights -Check license plate lights, side marker
lights , headlamps, parking lamps, tail lamps , brake

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............................... 35 Flickering (Circuit Breaker). . . . . . . . . . 76
Dimmer Switch ..................... 32 High Beam Indicator ................ 22
Light Switch. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. 22
Heater Operation ..................... 25
Hood
Latch Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 59
Release ............... Inside Back Cover
Identification Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 72
Ignition Keys and Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Inflation Pressure, Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 62
Instrument Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 19
Keys................................ 3
Knocking Engine
(See Fuel
Recommendations)
Lane Changer and Turn
Signal. . . . . . . . . 16
Lights
Bulb Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 76
Hazard Flasher. .. . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . ... 38
Headlamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32
Turn Signal. . . . .. .. . .. . .. . . .. . . . ... 16
Locks Door............. ................. 3
Ignition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Steering Column .................... 12
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51
Maintenance Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 66
Overheated Engine
Indicator Light. .
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 21, 23
What To Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Owner Relations ...................... 77
Owner Safety Checks .................. 33
Polishing and Waxing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47 Radiator
Coolant
................... .. ...... 60
Overheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39
Pressure Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61
Radio ......... .. .................... 29
Safety Check Schedule.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33
Seat
Adjustment, Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 4
Back Latch, Folding Front. ......... , 4
Child
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8
Folding............................ 4
Sea t Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5
Child Restraint. ..
.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8
Inspection and Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 7
Lap............................... 5
Releasing Belts. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7
Shoulder...
.. . . .. . ... . .... . . . . . . . .. 6
Self~Adjusting Brakes .............. ... 31 Spare Tire
Jacking Instructions
................ , 40
Specifications ......................... 72
Starter Safety Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37
Starting
Automatic Transmission Cars. . . . . . .. 13
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Manual Transmission Cars ........... 13
Steering
Column Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12
Gear Lubricant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 59
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 59
Power. ............................ 17
Stuck in Sand, Snow or Mud ........... 39
Tachometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23
Thermostat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61
Tires ................................ 61
Towing .......... ........... ......... 38
Trailer Hauling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Transmission
3-Speed Manual. ........... ~ . . . . . .. 16
4-Speed Manual.. . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .... 16
Automatic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14
Turn Signals. . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16
Warning Lights
Generator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 21 Brake ............................. 21
Engine Temperature .............. 21, 23
Oil Pressure ........................ 23
Wheel Changing .................... .. 40
Windshield
Defrosting and Defogging.. . . . . . . . . ..
25
Washer Solution .................... 24
Wipers and Washers ................ 24
Zone Offices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 79