1973 CHEVROLET CAMARO warning lights

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAMAR 0
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 seat belts.
5. Check that warning bulbs light
when key
is turned to start
position.
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 differ­
ent cross section
so that it can be
inserted only in certain locks.
• Key with square head
(stamped "E") -for ignition
switch and door locks.
• Key with oval head (stamped
"H")-for all other locks.
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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.
Be sure
to lock the glove box or
console compartments and remove
the key from the car whenever it
is
necessary to leave the ignition key
with an attendant.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Instruments
The instruments, gauges and in­
dicator lights conveniently grouped
in the instrument cluster are de­
signed to tell you at a glance many
important things about the per­
formance of your car. The follow­
ing information will enable you to
more quickly understand and prop­
erly interpret these instruments .
Fuel Gauge
This electrically operated gauge
registers correctly when the igni­
tion switch
is in the "on" position.
When the ignition switch
is turned
SRAKE WARNING UGHT
"off", the needle will not necessar­
ily return to the empty mark but
may stop at any point on the dial.
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Oil Pressure Indicator Light
This light will be on when the
ignition switch
is turned on and
should
go out after the engine is
started. Occasionally the light may
be seen to flicker momentarily, but
this will do no harm. However, if
the light remains on during normal
driving speeds the engine should be
stopped until the cause of the trou­
ble can be located and corrected.
Driving the car with low oil pres­
sure can cause serious engine
damage.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine .1 n Case of Emergency
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.
• Avoid stopping on the roadway
if possible.
• Turn on the hazard warning
flasher
by pushing in on the
.---~
button located on the column
just below the steering wheel.
Flasher can be actuated with
engine ignition either off or on.
• If the brake pedal is depressed,
the lights will not flash but glow
continuously instead.
• 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
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from "0" 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.) 00 not
race engine.
For best possible trac­
tion, avoid spinning wheels when
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 or 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 also be
fol­
lowed . Chevrolet dealers can ad­
vise you on the selection of a

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Steering Column Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 Column Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 Gear Lubricant. .................... 51 Linkage Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48 Power ....................... ...... 18 Wheel, Tilt ......................... 19 Straps, Safety (See Seat Belts) Storage Of Items..... . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5 Suspension Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 Tape System, Stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 Temperature ........... ............ " 29 Control , Cooling.. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 29 Control, Heating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 29 Indicator Light/Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 26 Thermostat ....... ................... 55 Tilt Steering Wheel.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19 Tire
Belted .. ........................... 55 Care ........................ ...... 55 Changing ........................ " 39 Full Rated Load ............ ....... . 57 High Speed Operation ............... 56 Hydroplaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 58 Inflation Pressure ............. ... , .. 56 Inspection ............ ... ........ " 57 Load Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56 Rotation ..... ............ .......... 58 Space Saver ........................ 60 Traction ............. .............. 59 Tread Wear Indicators .... ... ....... 57 Usage and Options... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 55 Towing
Caution ........... ................ . 36
Disabled Vehicle .................... 36 To Start. .... ........ .............. 36 Toxic
Cleaning Solvents ................... 41 Exhaust Fumes ..................... 12 Traction, Wet Roads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Traffic Hazard Flasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 Trailer Hauling.. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. .. 10 Break-In Period .................... 11 Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 Equipment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 Special Maintenance ............. .... 10 Tire Inflation ......... .............. 10 Trailer Tongue Load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 Transmission 3-Speed Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17 Automatic .................. ....... 15 Braking Effect On Hills .............. 16 Checking Fluid Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Fluid And Strainer.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Fluid Change Interval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Shift Controls.. . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . ... 50 Shift Indicator
Turbo Hydramatic .................. 50 Tread Wear Indicators ................ 57 Trim Care, Interior .................. , 41 Trunk
Driving With Trunk Open ........... 12 Turbo-Hydramatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Turn Signals and Lane Change
Feature ................. ........... 17 Underbody Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Upholstery And Carpet Care ........... 41 Vehicle Identification Number .......... 66 Vehicle Loading ................... '" 57 Ventilating Blower .................... 26 Ventilating Grilles .................... 26 Vents Outside Air ..................... 26 Vinyl Fabric Care Interior ........... .. .... 41 Roof Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 43 Volatile Cleaning Solvents. . . . . . . . . . . .. 41 Caution ........................... 41 Volume Control, Radio ................ 33 Warning Flasher, Hazard .............. 36 Warning Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 Brake ............................. 24 Engine Temperature ....... .......... 24 Generator .......................... 24 Oil Pressure.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 Warranty (See Warranty Folder)
Washers
Windshield
...................... '" 27 Washing ............................. 43 Waxing And Polishing.. .. . . . .. . . . . .. .. 43 Wheel Bearings , Front .... . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 Wheel Changing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Wheel Discs, Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Wheel, Tilt Steering ................... 19 Windshield
Defrosting and
Defogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 29 Washer Use In Cold Weather ........ 27 Washer Solution ............ .......• 27 Wipers And Washers.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 27 Wrecker, Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 Zone Offices ......... ............ .. 72, 73