1973 CHEVROLET CAMARO trailer

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine YOUR CAR'S FIRST
FEW HUNDRED MILES OF DRIVING
You can operate your new car from
its very first mile without adhering
to a formal
"break-in" schedule.
However, during the first
few hun­
dred miles of driving you can, by
observing a few simple precautions,
add to the future performance and
economy of your car.
It is recommended that your speed
during the first
500 miles
be confined to a maximum of
60
M.P.H., but do not drive for ex­
tended periods at
anyone constant
speed, either fast
or slow. Dur­
ing this period, avoid full throttle
starts and, if possible, avoid hard
stops especially during the first
200
miles of operation since brake mis-
2 use
during this period will destroy
much future brake efficiency.
Always drive
at moderate speed
until the engine has completely
warmed up.
If you plan to use your new car
for trailer hauling see additional
information on page
10.

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if unusual conditions prohibit
use of restraints and require
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 your
Camaro depends on what special
equipment has been installed on
your car. Chevrolet does not rec­
ommend towing any trailer unless
the car
is properly equipped. Infor­
mation
ori trailer hauling capabili­
ties, special equipment required,
and optional equipment offered
by
Chevrolet is available from your that
a child must stand,
he
should stand on the floor direct­
ly behind the front seat. This will
Chevrolet Dealer or by wntmg:
Chevrolet Motor Division, Detroit,
Michigan 48202
(or in Canada
by writing to General Motors of
Canada Limited,
Owner Relations
Department,
Oshawa, Ontario).
To assist
in attaining good han­
dling of the car-trailer combina­
tion, it
is important that the trailer
tongue load be maintained at ap­
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 highest infla­
tion pressures shown on the placard
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help minimize the possibility of
injury from frontal impacts in
the event of an accident.
affixed to the left front door. The
allowable passenger and cargo
load, also shown on the same plac­
ard,
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:
• Automatic transmission fluid
each
12,000 miles,
• Rear axle fluid each 12,000
miles,
• Engine oil each 60 days or 3,000
miles, whichever occurs first,
• Positive crankcase ventilation
valve each 12 months or
12,000
miles, whichever occurs first.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Break-in Schedule
In addition to the new car
break-in instructions in this 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. The same precau­
tions should be observed whenever
a new engine, transmission
or axle
is installed in your car.
Operation in Foreign Countries
Your Camaro is designed to op­
erate on fuel of approximately
91
research octane number or higher,
sold in the United
States and Can­
ada.
If you plan to operate your
Camaro outside the continental
limits of the United
States or Can­
ada, there
is a possibility that the
best fuels available in some coun­
tries are
so low in anti-knock
quality that excessive knocking
and serious engine damage may
result from their
use. To minimize
this possibility, write to Chevrolet
Motor Division, Service Depart- ment,
Detroit, Michigan 48202
(or in Canada write to General
Motors of Canada Limited,
Owner
Relations Department, Oshawa,
Ontario),
giving:
• The vehicle identification num­
ber ( on plate on instrument
panel ahead of the steering
wheel and visible through the
windshield, or from registration
slip or title).
• The country or countries in
which you plan to travel.
You
will be furnished informa-
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tion on the quality of fuels avail­
able in the countries in which you
plan to travel.
It is recommended
that you not operate your Camaro
in any country not having fuels
meeting the requirements
of your
Camaro engine. Engine modifica­
tions are not available to compen­
sate for low anti-knock quality
fuels. Operation of your car under
conditions of continuous
or exces­
sive knocking constitutes misuse
of the engine for which the Chev­
rolet Division
is not responsible
under the terms of the Chevrolet
New Vehicle Warranty.

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Engine Exhaust Gas Caution (Carbon Monoxide)
Avoid inhaling exhaust gases because
they contain carbon monoxide, which by
itsel# is colorless and odorless. Carbon
monoxide
Is a dangerous gas that can
cause unconsciousness and is potentially
lethal.
1# at any time you suspect that exhaust
fumes
are entering the passenger com­
partment, have the cause determined and
corrected
as soon as possible. 1# you
must drive under these conditions, drive
only with
all 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 allow proper operation of the car's
ventilation system, keep front ventilation
Inlet grille clear
of snow, leaves or other
obstruction
at all 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 condition­Ing, set tan 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 tor long
durations with the trunk
lid open. How­
ever, if for some reason the trunk must
remain open
tor 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
tollowing 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 tan set
at high speed.
• On cars equipped with outside air vents
in or under Instrument panel, open
vents tUlly.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine to 0.5 grams per gallon) gasolines
to minimize emissions
or hydro­
carbons and particulates.
If un­
leaded or low-lead gasolines are
not available, gasolines containing
more than
0.5 grams per gallon
may be used.
In states using the Gasoline
Performance and Information
Sys­
tem of fuel designation, unleaded
or low-lead fuels having an anti­
knock designation of
"2" or higher
are recommended.
Gas Cap-The fuel tank filler cap
has a new two-step removal and
installation procedure plus a pres­
sure-vacuum safety relief valve. It
is equipped with a double set of
locking tangs.
To remove:
• Rotate cap one-half turn coun­
terclockwise to clear the first set
of tangs from the slots inside the
filler neck. This will allow any
residual pressure to escape.
• Pull the cap outward and rotate
one-quarter turn counterclock­
wise to clear second set of tangs
and remove the cap.
• To install, reverse this procedure.
NOTE: If this cap requires a re­
placement, only a cap with these
same features should be used. Fail­
ure
to use the correct cap can re­
sult in a serious malfunction of the
system. Correct replacement caps
may be obtained from your Au­
thorized Chevrolet Dealer.
Engine Oil and Filter
Recommendations
• Use only SE engine oil.
• Change oil each 4 months or
6,000 miles. If more than 6,000
miles are driven in a 4-month
period, change oil each
6,000
miles.
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• Change oil each 2 months or
3,000 miles, whichever occurs
first, under
th~ following con­
ditions:
- driving in dusty conditions,
- trailer pulling,
- extensive idling,
- short-trip operation at freez-
ing temperatures (engine not
thoroughly warmed-up).
• Operation in dust storms may
require an immediate oil change.
• Replace the oil filter at the first
oil change, and every second oil
change thereafter. AC oil filters
provide excellent engine pro­
tection.
See your Chevrolet dealer for ad­
vice on the frequency of oil and
filter changes under unusual driv­
ing conditions.
The above recommendations ap­
ply to the first change
as well as
subsequent oil changes. The oil
change interval for your Camaro

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Positraction -Drain and refill
after the first
12,000 miles then
maintain same
as standard axle but
use only the special positraction
lubricant available from your
Chevrolet Dealer.
Manual Transmissions
3-Speed and 4-Speed -Every
6,000 miles or 4 months-Check
at operating temperature and
fill
as necessary to level of filler plug
hole with
SAE 80 or SAE 90 GL-
5 Gear Lubricant.
(For vehicles
normally operated in Canada use
SAE 80 GL-5 Gear Lubricant.)
If temperatures of below 3Z°F.
are expected, use SAE 80 GL-5
Gear Lubricant only.
Clutch Cross-Shaft -Every
36,000 miles or sooner if neces­
sary -Remove the plug, install a
lubrication fitting and lubricate
with water resistant
EP Chassis
Lubricant which meets GM
Speci­
fication 6031 M.
Automatic Transmission
Fluid Recommendations
Use only automatic transmis­
sion fluids identified with the
mark
DEXRON. These fluids have
been specially formulated and
tested for
use in your automatic
transmission, and are available
from your Chevrolet dealer or lo­
cal service station.
Check the fluid level at each
engine oil change period. To make
an accurate fluid level check:
Check the fluid level at each en­
gine oil change period.
To make an
accurate fluid level check:
1. Drive car several miles, making
frequent starts and stops, to
bring transmission up to normal
operating temperature (approxi­
mately
180-190° F.).
2. Park car on a level surface.
3.
Place selector level in "Park"
and leave engine running.
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4. Remove dipstick and wipe clean.
5. Reinsert dipstick until cap seats.
6. Remove dipstick and note read­
ing.
If fluid level is at or below the
ADD mark, add sufficient fluid to
raise the level to the
FULL mark.
One pint raises the level from ADD
to FULL.
Do not overfill.
Under normal driving condi­
tions, the transmission fluid should
be changed every
24,000 miles. If
your car is driven extensively in
heavy city traffic during hot weather,
or
is used to pull a trailer, change
fluid every
12,000 miles. Likewise,
operators of cars in commercial use
(such as taxicab, limousine
or pa­
trol car service) where the engine
idles for long periods, should
change fluid every
12,000 miles.
Changing Fluid-For Turbo Hy­
dra-Matic
350, remove fluid from

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damage by road impacts.
Tire pressures should be
checked when the tires are
"cold"
at least once a month (and pref­
erably oftener) or before long
trips
or when heavily loaded. The
following points should be ob­
served when checking and setting
tire pressures:
1. Cold tire pressure ratings are applic­
able when a vehicle has been inopera­
tive for 3 hours or more, or driven less than 1 mile.
2. Tire Inflation pressure may increase as
much as 6 pounds per square inch (psi)
when hot (after
vehicle has been driven 10 miles or at speeds of more than 60 miles per hour). Do not "bleed" or re­
duce pressures when tires are hot from
driving.
3. For continuous high speed operation
(over 75 mph), Increase tire Inflation pressure 4 psi above the recommended
pressures up to a maximum of 32 psi cold pressure for load range B tires, or 40 psi for 0 load range tires. Sustained
speeds above 75 mph are not recom­mended when the 4 psi adjustment ,
would require pressures greater than
the above maximum pressures.
4. Always use a tire pressure gauge when
checking pressures as t,he appearance of a tire can be deceiving. For example,
radial ply fires, In comparison with bias ply tires at the same pressure, may have
the appearance of being under-inflated.
Vehicle Loading -Do not load
your vehicle beyond the vehicle
capacity (total pounds) shown on
the tire placard. This figure repre­
sents the design capacity of the
ve­
hicle, not merely of the tires.
When towing trailers, the allow­
able pasenger and cargo load
must be reduced by an amount
equal to the trailer tongue load on
the trailer hitch.
(See "Trailer
Hauling"
in Section 1 of this man­
ual.) Station wagon loads should
be distributed
as far forward as
possible. Vehicles equipped with
luggage racks do not have a
ve­
hicle load capacity greater than
specified on the tire placard.
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Tire Wear and Rotation -Un­
even or abnormal tire wear is usu­
ally the result of incorrect inflation
pressure, improper wheel align­
ment, wheels being out-of-balance,
or poor driving habits. Underin­
flation, incorrect toe or camber
and fast cornering produce differ­
ent types of abnormal wear which
can be diagnosed by your dealer.
The original equipment tires in­
corporate built-in tread wear
in­
dicators to assist you in determin­
ing when your tires ,have been
worn to the point of needing re­
placement. These indicators ap­
pear
as Ij2 inch wide bands when
tire tread depth
is 1/16 inch or
less. When the indicators appear
in two or more adjacent grooves,
tire replacement due to tread wear
is recommended.
To equalize wear, it
is recom­
mended that the tires be rotated
every
6,000 miles (or sooner if

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine INDEX
Accessory Drive Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48 Accessory Position, Steering
Column Lock. .. . . . . .. . . .. . .. .. .... 13 Acrylic Lacquer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 43 Adjusters, Automatic Brake ............ 21 Air Circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ... 28 Air Cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48 Air Conditioning
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Air Inlets, Ventilating System .......... 28 Ammeter ............................ 26 Antenna ................ ............. 33 Anti-freeze (See Cooling System). . . . . . .. 53 Anti-Spin Differential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35 Anti-Theft Key Buzzer System .......... 13 Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock ....... 13 Appearance Care ..................... 41 Ash Trays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22 Automatic Brake Adjusters. . . . . . . . . . .. 21 Automatic Transmissions
Fluid Check ........................ 49 Fluid Recommendations ............. 49 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Operation .......................... 15 Starter Safety Switch. . . . . . .. . . . . . ... 14 Axle Rear
Fluid Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48 Ball Joints ........................... 50 Battery
Emergency Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37 Fluid Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61 Gas Caution ....................... 37 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 66 Bearings,
Front Wheel.
................ 51 Before Driving Your Camaro . . . . . . . . . . 3
Belted Tires .......................... 55 Belts
Engine Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48 Lap ................................ 5 Shoulder............ . .............. 7 Body Identification Number ............ 66 Brakes
D.riying Through Deep Water. . . . . . .. 20 Lmmgs ............................ 21 Maintenance ....................... 51 Master Cylinder Level. .............. 51 Parking Brake ...................... 20 Pedal Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21 Power. .............. .............. 20 Self-Adjusting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 21 Trailer ............................ 10 Warning Ljght. .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. 24 Break-In Period Cars Pulling Trailers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 New Car.......................... 2
Bright Metal Cleaning .......... '" .... 44 "Brights" Headlamp Indicator .......... 25 Buckles, Seat Belt.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6
Bulbs and Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 69 Bumper Jack
Operation ...... " .................. 40 Stowage ........................... 40 Buzzer Key Reminder.. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. ... 13 Cap, Filler
Engine Oil. .................... 46, IBC
Gasoline .......................... IBC
Radiator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 66
Carbon Monoxide Caution ............. 12 Carpet Care .......................... 41
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Carrier, Infant Safety.... . . . . . . .. .. . . .. 9
Changing Wheels and Tires. . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Charging System Indicator Light. . . . . . .. 24
Chassis Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 Child Restraint
Cars Not Equipped With
Special Child Restraints. . . . . . . . . . 9
Child Safety Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Infant Safety Carrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 Chrome Protection .................... 44
Cigarette Lighter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 27 Circuit Breakers, Headlamps. . . . . . . . . .. 69 Cleaning
Carpet Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41 Exterior Finish and Trim. . . . . . . . . . .. 43 Fabric and Interior Trim ............ 42
Solvents Recommended .............. 41 Spot Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42 Vinyl Top ... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44
Clock ............................... 27 Clutch Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Pedal Adjustment ................... 21 Coat Hooks........ ...... ........ .... 4
Cold Weather Starting ................. 14 Compartment
Glove ............................. 3
Luggage. .......... ................ 3
Complaint Procedure .................. 70 Conditioner, Air ...................... 30 Controlled Differential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35 Controls ............................. 13 Cooling System
Care ........... ................... 53 Coolant Recommendation. . . . . . . . . .. 53 Overheating Caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Cowl Air Inlets ....................... 28