
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 "J") -for ignition 
switch  only. 
• Key with oval head (stamped 
"K")-for all other  locks. 
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ALlOTHER~ 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.   

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Front side doors  can be locked 
from  the inside  by depressing  the 
passenger  guard door lock buttons 
located  on the  upper  door panel. 
All  doors  can be locked  from the 
outside  by first  depressing  the door 
lock  button  and closing  the door. 
The front doors can also be 
locked by using  the key. 
All  models  have as a standard 
safety  feature  overriding  door locks. 
When  the doors  are locked,  the 
door  latch  mechanism 
is inopera
tive,  preventing  inadvertent  open
ing  of the  door 
by movement  of the 
inside  handle. 
REMINDER:  Avoid hanging  ob
jects  on the  right  hand  coat hook 
in  such  a way  that you block  the 
driver's  vision to the  right  rear 
quarter. 
"
REMINDER: Always lock the 
doors when driving, for greater 
security  in the  event of  an accident, 
to help  keep  children  from opening 
door, and for greater security 
against  entry 
by unwelcome  per
sons  while  momentarily  stopped. 
Front Seat Backlocks 
Front  seat backs  are equipped 
with  a 
self, locking  mechanism  to 
keep  the seat  back  locked  in place 
while 
in the  up position.  The lock 
release  lever 
is located  at the  lower 
4 
rear  of the  seat  back  nearest  the 
door.  To  tilt the  seat  back  forward, 
lift  the  lock  release  lever and tilt 
the  seat  back  forward.  When the 
seat  back 
is returned  to the  up 
position,  the seat  back  will auto
matically  lock. 
Keep  seat belts  and buckles  clear 
of  mechanism  when tilting  folding 
seats  forward  or backwards,  to pre
vent  damage  to these  belt restraints.   

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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  turn  toward  you 
(  counterclockwise)  . 
• Lock-Normal parking position. 
Locks ignition and provides 
added theft protection  by pre- venting 
normal opera
tion  of steering  wheel 
and  shift  controls.  Key 
cannot  be returned  to 
"lock" position and re
moved  until transmis-. 
sion 
is placed  in "park" 
(automatic  transmis
sion  models)  or in re
verse  on manual  trans-
mission  models. 
• Off-Permits  turning engine off 
without  locking steering  wheel 
and  shift  controls. 
• Run (ON) -Normal  operating 
position. 
• Start  -Permits  engagement  of 
starter. 
NOTE: The  anti-theft  steering column lock 
is not  a substitute for the  parking  brake. 
Always set the  parking  brake when leav
ing  the car unattended. 
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If difficulty is experienced  in turn
ing  the ignition  key and  lock  knob 
to  unlock  the ignition,  attempt to 
turn  the steering  wheel 
as hard as 
possible in the  direction  the wheels 
are  turned.  At the  same  time turn 
the  ignition-lock  in a clockwise 
direction  with 
as much effort as you 
can  apply  with your  own hand.  Do 
not  attempt  to use  a tool  of any  kind 
to  apply  additional  force on the 
lock  knob, 
as this could  break  the 
knob. 
Parking 
When  leaving  your car unattended, 
• Set parking  brake. 
• Place automatic  transmission 
selector  in Park  (Reverse  for 
manual  transmission). 
• Turn key to LOCK position. 
• Remove  key ( the  buzzer  will 
remind  you). 
• Lock all doors.   

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