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Tachometer  and Oil Pressure Indicator Light 
The optional  Tachometer  indicates the speed  of the  engine  in revolutions  per 
minute.  The yellow  area on the  face  of the  tachometer  indicates the highest  recom
mended  engine rpm. Engine  operation  causing tachometer  indications in or  above 
the  red  area  can lead  to serious  engine damage. 
Function  of the  .oil  pressure 
'light is described  on page  24. 
Engine  Temperature  Gauge 
This optional  gauge indicates  coolant temperature  which will vary  with air tem
perature  and operating  conditions.  The ignition  switch must be on  for  accurate 
readings.  Hard driving 
or prolonged  idling in very  hot weather  will cause  the pointer 
to  move  beyond  the center  of the  band. 
Should pointer  move to the  line  at the "H" 
end  of the  band,  stop engine  or reduce  speed to permit  engine  to cool.  A neutral 
idle  speed  of 
1500 RPM or driving  in high  gear at 34-40 miles  per hour  will achieve 
best  cooling. 
Ammeter 
The  optional  ammeter  indicates whether the battery is being  charged  or discharged. 
The  De1cotron  charging system 
is equipped  with a regulator  which controls  the charge 
according  to battery  requirements.  When the De1cotron  generator 
is supplying more 
than the current  demand,  the ammeter  will indicate  a charging  rate. If the current 
demand 
is more  than the De1cotron  output, a discharge  will be indicated.  With the 
battery  fully charged,  the charging  rate will be low,  thus giving  an indication  of 
battery  condition. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine INDEX 
Accessory Drive Belts.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Accessory  Position, Steering 
Column  Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14 Acrylic  Lacquer ...................... 44 Adjusters,  Automatic  Brake. . . . . . . . . . .. 22 Air Circulation.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28 Air Cleaner.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Air Conditioning 
Maintenance.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 53 Air Inlets,  Ventilating System. . .  . . . . . .. 28 Ammeter ............................ 26 
Antenna ............................. 34 Anti-freeze (See Cooling System) ........ 53 Anti-Spin  Differential.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35 Anti-Theft Key Buzzer System .......... 14 Anti-Theft  Steering Column Lock ....... 14 Appearance  Care ..................... 41 Ash Trays.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 Automatic  Brake Adjusters.  . . . . . . . . . .. 22 Automatic  Transmissions 
Fluid  Check ........................ 50 Fluid  Recommendations ............. 50 Maintenance.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 -Operation ...... _ ... _ ...... _ ........ 16 Starter Safety Switch  _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 Axle Rear Flu!? Level. ....................... 49 Mamtenance.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Ball Joints.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 Battery 
Emergency  Starting ................. 37 Fluid Level.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 63 Gas Caution.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38 Specifications.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 70 
Bearings, Front Wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Before Driving Your Camaro.......... 3 
Belted  Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56 Belts 
Engine  Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Lap ............................... 7 Shoulder........................... 7 
Body  Identification  Number ............ 70 Brakes 
D.riying  Through  Deep Water.  . . . . . .. 21 Lmmgs ............................ 21 Maintenance.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Master Cylinder  Level. .............. 52 Parking Brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21 Pedal Travel ....................... 22 
Power. ............................ 21 Self-Adjusting.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22 
Trailer ............................ 11 Warning  Light. .................... 25 Break-In  Period 
Cars  Pulling  Trailers.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 New Car .......................... 2 
Bright  Metal Cleaning ................. 45 "Brights" Headlamp  Indicator .......... 26 Buckles, Seat Belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7 
Bulbs and Fuses.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Bumper Jack 
Operation..  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Stowage ........................... 39 Buzzer 
Key  Reminder.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. 14 Cap, Filler 
Engine Oil. ................... .47,  IBC 
Gasoline ....................... 46,  IBC 
Radiator.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Capacities.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 70 Carbon Monoxide Caution.. . . . . . . . . . .. 13 Carpet Care .......................... 41 
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Carrier,  Infant Safety.... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 
Changing  Wheels and Tires. . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Charging System Indicator  Light. .... : .. 25 Chassis Maintenance.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 Child Restraint 
Cars Not Equipped  With Special Child Restraints.  . . . . . . . .. 9 
Child Safety  Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 
Infant Safety Carrier .... ; . . . . . . . . . .. 9 
Chrome  Protection .................... 45 Cigarette  Lighter ..................... 28 Circuit Breakers,  Headlamps.  . . . . . . . . .. 73 Cleaning 
Carpet  Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41 Exterior  Finish and Trim. . . . . . . . . . .. 44 
Fabric  and Interior Trim. . . . . . . . . . .. 42 
Solvents  Recommended .......... , ... 41 Spot Removal.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42 
Vinyl Top. .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45 Clock ............................... 28 Clutch  Maintenance.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 Pedal Adjustment.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22 Coat Hooks.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 
Cold  Weather  Starting ................. 15 Compartment Glove............................. 3 Luggage........................... 3 
Complaint  Procedure .................. 74 Conditioner, Air ...................... 31 Controlled  Differential.  . .  . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35 Controls ............................. 14 Cooling System Care .............................. 53 Coolant Recommendation.  . . . . . . . . .. 53 Overheating Caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Cowl  Air Inlets ....................... 29   

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Dealer Assistance ..................... 74 Defogger,  Rear Window ............... 31 Defroster,  Defogger, Windshield ........ 30 Dimensions,  Vehicle ................... 70 Dimmer Switch, Headlamp.  . . . . . . . . . .. 22 Directional  Signals.. . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . .. 18 Door Locks.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 
Drive  Belts, Engine.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Driver Seat Adjustment.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 "Drive". (D) Transmission  Range. . . .. 17 Dusty Conditions,  Operating Under Oil Change Interval. ................ 47 Oil Filter Change  IntervaL ........... 47 Electric Clock. . .. .. . . . . .. .. . .. . .. . . .. 28 Electrical System Ammeter .......................... 27 Battery .......................... 63, 70 Bulbs ............................. 73 Fuses ............................. 73 Generator  Indicator Light. . . . . . . . . .. 25 Emergency,  In case Of. ............... 36 Brake Warning  Light ................ 25 Generator  Indicator Not Charging.  . .. 25 Hazard Warning  Flasher ............. 36 Jacking To Change Wheels ........... 39 Jump Starting  with Auxiliary  Battery .. 37 Overheated  Radiator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 (Temperature  Indicator: Hot) 
Pushing To Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 ' Energizer (See Battery) 
Engine  Cooling 
........................... 53 Exhaust  Gas Caution ........ , . . . . . .. 13 Flooded,  Starting Procedure .......... 14 Overheating.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Serial Number ...................... 70 
Specifications ................. , . . . .. 70 Starting ........................... 14 Temperature  Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25 Engine Oil Capacity ..... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 70 Change  Interval. ................... 47 Dip Stick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48 Filter .............................. 47 Pressure  Indicator.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24 Recommendation ............... ' ... 47 Ethylene Glycol Coolant.  . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 54 Exhaust Gas Caution ............ ' ..... ' 13 Driving  With Trunk Open. . . . . . . . . .. 13 Parked  With Engine  Running.  . . . . . .. 13 Pulling A Trailer.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 Exterior  Finish and Trim care. . . . . . . .. 44 
Fabric  Care .......................... 41 Fan Belt. .............................. 49 Ventilating ......................... 28 Filters OiL ............................... 47 Finish Care, Exterior.  .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44 First Few Hundred  Miles of Driving............................ 2 First Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17 Flame Arrestor ......... , . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Flammable  Cleaning Solvents .......... 41 Flashers 
Hazard  Warning .................... 36 Turn Signal.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 Flooded  Engine, Starting.  . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 Floor Controls ....................... 21 Fluid Levels 
Battery ............................ 63 Brake  Master  Cylinder.  . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Engine Oil. ........................ 49 Power Steering ..................... 52 
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Radiator ........................... 55 Rear Axle.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Transmission ....................... 50 Fluid Recommendations 
Battery ......................... , .. 63 Brake ............................. 52 Power  Steering.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Radiator.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .. 56 
Transmission ....................... 50 Windshield  Washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28 Fogging,  With Air Conditioner.  . . . . . . .. 33 Folding Seat Back Latches.  . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 Foreign Countries,  Operation In ........ 12 Four Way Hazard  Flasher ............. 36 Front Suspension ..................... 51 Front Wheel  Bearings.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Fuel (See Gasoline) 
Full  Rated  Load (See Tires) 
Fumes  Engine  Exhaust.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
.. 13 Gasoline.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 Fuses Chart. ............................ 73 Location ........................... 72 Gas Station  Information 
Inside Back Cover 
Gasoline 
(See Also  Fuel) Do Not Use For Cleaning ........... 41 Filler  Cap Location ................ IBC 
Fumes ............................. 13 Gauge ............................. 24 Low-Lead .......................... 46 Recommendations.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46 Gauge, FueL... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24 Gearshift  Lever.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17 Generator  Indicator Light ' ("AMP") .......................... 25 Glove Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23   

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Harness, Safety (See Seat Belts) Hazard VVarning Flasher ............... 36 Headlamp 
High  Beam  Dimmer Switch .......... 22 
High  Beam  Indicator ................ 26 
Light and Instrument Panel 
Switch ........................... 26 
Heater  Operation ..................... 30 High Speed Operation 
During Break-In.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Tires .............................. 56 Hitches, Trailer... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 Hood Latch  Maintenance..  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 53 Release ........................... IBC Horn ................................ 20 "HOT" Light (See Engine 
Temperature  Light) 
How To Improve Your Gas Mileage. . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 64 Hub Caps, Replacing..  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Hydroplaning.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61 Identification Numbers 
Body .............................. 70 Engine ............................ 70 Vehicle ............................ 70 Ignition  Keys ............................. 3,14 Lock .............................. 14 In Case Of Emergency ............ , . . .. 36 Indicator  Lights 
Brake ............................. 25 Electrical  Charging (Generator) ....... 25 Engine Temperature.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25 Oil Pressure .......•................ 24 
Infant  Restraining  Methods. . . . . . . . . . .. 9 
Infant Safety Carrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 
Inflation Pressure, Tires..... . . . . . . . . . .. 57  Inlets, 
Ventilation 
System .............. 29 
Inside  Rearview Mirror.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Instrument Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 Interior  Appearance Care .............. 41 Jack Operation .......................... 39 Storage ............................ 39 Jump Starting VVith Booster  Battery ..... 37 Key Buzzer System .................... 14 Keys................................ 3 Knocking  Engine (See Fuel) 
Recommendations) 
Lacquer, 
J\crylic Care ................. 44 Lane Changer and Turn Signal. . . . . . . .. 18 Lap and Shoulder Belts...... .. .. .... .. 7 Latches Door.............................. 4 Folding Seat Back. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. 4 Hood ............................. IBC 
Lighter,  Cigarette ....•................ 28 
Lights ............................. 23,73 Backup ............................. 73 Brake VVarning ..................... 25 Bright  Beam Indicator ............... 26 
Bright  Beam Switch ................. 22 
Bulb Chart. ........................ 73 Courtesy ........................... 73 Engine  Temperature  Indicator. . . . . . .. 25 Generator Indicator ................. 25 Hazard Flasher.. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. 36 Headlamp  Circuit Breaker. . . . . . . . . .. 73 Headlamps.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 73 Oil Pressure Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24 
Sidemarker.  . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 73 Switch ............................. 26 
Tail and Brake. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . ... 73 Turn Signal Indicator ............... 18 Turn Signals.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 
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Lining; Brake. .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22 
Liquid  Tire Chain. . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61 Load, Full Rated (See Tires) 
Locks 
Door.............................. 4 Glove  Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 
Ignition ........................... 14 Steering  Column .................... 14 "Low" (L) Transmission Range. . . . . . .. 17 Lubrication Oils ............................... 47 
Recommendations.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48 
Luggage  Compartment,  Driving 
VVhile Open ........................ 13 Luggage Or Cargo Caution. . . . . . . . . . .. 13 
Maintenance 
Appearance 
Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41 Schedule.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46 Manual Transmission.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 
Master  Cylinder,  Brake ................ 52 
Metal  Cleaners.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44 
Methods Of Restraining  Children. .... .. 9 
Mirrors, Rear View 
Inside,  Adjustment Up or Down.... .. 5 Inside, Day/Night.... . . . ... . . . . . . . .. 5 Mountainous  Terrain 
Driving  Down Grades ............... 18 
Transmission  Fluid Change  Interval. " 50 "Neutral" (N) Transmission  Range ..... 17 New Car Break-In.................... 2 Oil Additives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 
Change  Interval,  Engine ............. 47 
Checking  Engine Oil Level. . . . . . . . . .. 49 
Engine ............................ 47 
Filter .............................. 47 Pressure Indicator  Light/Gauge.  . . . . .. 27