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Front 
Seats 
The  front  seats may  be  adjusted 
forward  or rearward  by moving  the 
control  lever at the  front  of the 
seat  to the  right.  Move  control 
lever  to the  right  to release  the 
locking 
mechanism; then exert 
slight  body pressure  to move  seat 
to desired  position. · Release  con
trol  lever  to lock  seat in desired 
position. 
Inside Rearview  Mirrors 
Switc.h mirror to night  position 
to  reduce  glare from  following 
,  headlights. 
To raise  or lower  mir
ror 
to achieve  desired field of view,  grasp 
mirror  and exert  sufficient 
pressure  by pushing  or pulling  up, 
down  or sideways. 
Occupant  Restraint Belts 
Lap and shoulder  belts provide 
added.  security  and comfort  for you 
and  your  passengers.  Proper 
use 
and care  of these  belts will assure 
continuance  of this  security. 
Seat  Belt Restraint System 
This vehicle is equipped  with a 
belt  system,  starter interlock,  and 
a  light-buzzer 
reminder system 
which 
is designed to prevent · start-
5 
ing the  car  until  front  seat occu
pants  are buckled  in. 
NOTE: 1974 model General 
Motors passenger  cars sold in 
CANADA  have a light-buzzer  re
minder  system which reminds  occu
pants  when  the driver's  and any 
front  passenger's  seat belts  are not 
fastened.  Operation  of this 
"SEAT 
BELT BUZZER/LIGHT RE
MINDER" is explained  under that 
heading  in this  manual. 
However,  these cars do 
NOT 
have a seat  belt starter  interlock sys
tem-a system  which prevents  start
ing  the  car until  the driver  and the 
right  front  passenger  are buckled 
up. 
Therefore, the information 
about  the seat  belt starter  interlock 
system  under the heading 
"TO 
START  CAR" 
in this  manual  does 
not  apply,  nor do any  other  refer
ences  in this  manual  to the  seat  belt 
starter  interlock  system apply to this 
new  car sold  in Canada.   

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 
80 
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