1976 CHEVROLET VEGA lock

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
1. Fuel Gauge 2. Warning Lights 3. Speedometer . 4. Hi Beam Indicator 5. Odometer 6. Clock
o STANDARD
o OPTIONAL
7. Glove Box 8. Windshield Wiper-Washer Control 9. Light Switch . 10. Optional Electro Clear Rear
Window Defogger Switch
11. Hazard Warning Control Button
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12. Ignition Switch 13. Heater or Optional Air Conditioner Control 14. Ash Tray 15. Cigarette Lighter-16. Radio and Controls

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine • The light is also designed to come
on during engine starting to
verify that the bulb
is operating
properly.
• Have system repaired if light does
not come
on during check.
• This warning light is not a substi­
tute for the visual check of brake
fluid level required
as part of
normal maintenance.
If the light comes on:
• The parking brake control is not
fully released, or,
• The service brake system is par­
tially inoperative.
What to do:
1. Check that parking brake is re­
leased.
If it is . . .
2.
Pull off the road and stop, care­
fully-remembering that:
• Stopping distances may be
greater.
• Greater pedal effort may be re­
quired.
• Pedal travel may be greater. 3.
Try out brake operation by start­
ing and s,topping on road shoul­
der-then:
• If you judge such operation to
be safe, proceed cautiously at
a safe speed to nearest dealer
for repair.
• Or have car towed to dealer for
repair.
Continued operation of the car in this
condition
is dangerous.
Headlight Beam Indicator
Light
The headlights of your car have
high and
low beams to provide you
with proper night-time visibility
for most driving conditions. The
"low" beams are used during most
city driving. The
"high" beams are
PARKING LAMPS MARKER LAMPS TAIL AND INSTRUMENT LIGHTS
TURN KNOB TO VARY INSTRUMENT LIGHTS FULLY COUNTER CLOCKWISE FOR DOME LIGHTS
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HEADLIGHTS PARKING LAMPS MARKER LAMPS

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine especially useful when driving on
dark roads since they provide ex­
cellent long range illumination. The
headlight beam indicator will be on
whenever the high beams or
"brights" are in use. The Headlight
Beam
Switch controls the headlight
beams (see Page
2-12).
Light Switch
The three position light switch
controls the headlights, taillights,
parking lights, side marker lights,
instrument lights and dome lights
as shown. The headlamp circuit
is protected by a circuit breaker in
the light switch.
An overload on
the breaker will cause the lamps to
"flicker" on and off. If this condi­
tion develops, have your headlamp
wiring checked immediately.
Clock
Reset the clock, if your car is so
equipped, by pulling out the knob
and turning the hands clockwise if
1
1
1
slow, counterclockwise if fast. This
will,
if the clock error is five min­
utes
or more, automatically com­
pensate for time gain or lag. Several
resettings, several days apart, may
be needed to properly adjust the
clock mechanism. Have your clock
cleaned and oiled by a competent
clock serviceman at least every two
years.
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Cigarette Lighter
The cigarette lighter is located
on the instrument panel
face. To
operate . push it in. When it be­
comes
Heated, it automatically pops
out ready for use.
Optional Instruments and
Gauges
Tachometer
The optional Tachometer indi­
cates the speed of the engine in
revolutions
per minute.
Engine Temperature Gauge
This optional gauge indicates
coolant temperature which will vary
with air temperature and operat­
ing 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 right end of the
band, stop engine or reduce speed
to permit engine to cool.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ventilation comfort, made possible
by the addition of air vent provi­
sions in each quarter panel on sta­
tion wagon and panel express
models and each rear lock pillar
on notchback and hatchback mod­
els. Another feature of the system
is continuous low-speed operation
of the heater and air conditioner
blower, resulting in an uninter­
rupted supply of outside air
flow
into the car whenever the ignition
switch
is on. Generally,
with the side windows
closed, outside· air will
flow into
the front grilles, through the car
and out the rear grilles
or lock pil­
lar grilles. When the side windows
are partially open, under some con­
ditions air will
flow into the car
through both front and rear grilles
and out the side windows.
Basic Operating Tips:
• Always keep front and rear
grilles clear of obstructions
, (leaves, ice, snow, etc.).
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• Always keep underseat air path,
and interior trunk lid and quar­
ter panel grilles clear of ob­
structions.
• When heating or air condition­
ing
is desired, best comfort is
attained by driving with all win­
dows closed.
The following sections of this
manual provide additional operat­
ing tips for obtaining maximum
heating and cooling comfort.
(See
also Engine Exhaust Gas Caution
at beginning of this Section.)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Heater Operating Tips
• Clear snow and ice from hood
and air inlet in front of wind­
shield and air vent grille in rear
fender,
or roof side panel to im­
prove heater and defroster
effi­
ciency and reduce the probability
of fogging on inside of wind­
shield.
• Clear windshield, rear window,
outside m.irrors and all side win­
dows of ice and snow before
driving vehicle.
• Operate blower on "HIGH" for
a
few seconds before moving the
vehicle, to help clear the intake
ducts of snow to further reduce
the possibility of fogging on in­
side of windshield.
• Keep all windows and vents
closed to reduce dust, road and wind
noise and uncomfortable
drafts.
• For most satisfactory heater
operation and air circulation,
operate fan on low or medium
speeds for normal operation and
high speeds for quick warm-up
and during extremely low tem­
peratures.
• For adequate rear seat heating,
the area beneath the front seat
must not be blocked by carpet­
ing, rags, paper or other material
and fan should operate on high
blower.
Electro-Clear Rear Window
Defogger
The optional defogger may be
turned on after the engine
is run­
ning by lifting the
"ON" switch on
the instrument panel. Power
is in­
dicated by an amber light. After
the defogger has operated between
10 to 15 minutes, the system will
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automatically shut off. If further
defrosting or defogging
is desired,
simply lift the
"ON" switch again.
The defogger will not function
if the engine stalls or the ignition
is turned off.
NOTE: Refrain from removing
decals
or other material from the
inside of rear window with a razor
or other sharp instrument since this
may damage the heating element.

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To operate the radios, the igni­
tion switch must be in
"ON" or
"ACC" position.
Push Button AM Radio
In addition to the manual con­
trols, the Push Button Radio pro­
vides
five push buttons with which
to automatically select preset sta­
tions . To preset, pull the push but­
ton
"out" as far as it will go, tune in
the desired station manually and
then push the button
"in". Repeat this
operation for each push 'button.
AM/FM Radio
In addition to providing stan­
dard
AM reception, this set permits
you to receive clear static-free
FM
broadcasts. Move the slide bar,
above the radio dial, to the right
or
left to select AM or FM reception.
All other controls remain the same
as
described for Push Button
radios. FM broadcasts may be re­
ceived
as far as 25 miles from the
sending station, depending on the
power of the station and the exist­
ing terrain.
In fringe areas, it may
be possible to
retune the radio
slightly to maintain peak reception.
If not, retune to a closer or stronger
FM station or switch to AM opera­
tion. Push buttons may be set for
both
AM or FM stations as follows:
• Place slide bar in AM position.
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• Pull push button out as far as it
will go, tune in desired
AM sta­
tion manually and then push
button in to lock in position.
• Repeat for each remaining push
button.
• Place slide bar in FM position
and repeat procedures outlined
for
AM band setting.
NOTE: Bands cannot be changed
if push button
is unlocked.
To Tune Your Stereo Radio
• Tune radio to an FM Stereo
station (one which makes the
indicator light come
on).

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Positraction Rear Axle
The optional Positraction axle
can provide additional traction
on
snow, ice, mud, sand, gravel, etc.
Normally, the
Positraction unit
functions as a standard axle. How­
ever, when either drive wheel en­
counters a slippery enough surface,
the
Positraction can continue to
provide driving forc'e to the wheel
having the greater traction, instead
of merely spinning the wheel which
has the least traction.
Rear Compartment-Sedan
Unlock and open the counter­
balanced lid with the round key.
Close the lid firmly to close the
lock. The spare tire and auto jack
are stored here.
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On other models the spare tire
and jack are stored under the rear
load floor.
Swing-out Type
Rear Quarter Windows

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The optional rear quarter win­
dows of the sedan and Hatchback
coupe models may be opened or
closed with finger operated
swing­
ing latches.
Headlamp Reminder Buzzer
The optional headlamp reminder
buzzer provides an audible warning
that the main light switch
is in one
of the
"on" positions, either park­
ing lights or headlights.
The reminder buzzer
is actuated
only when the ignition switch
is
turned to "OFF" or "LOCK" posi­
tion.
STATION WAGON CARGO SPACE
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Folding Rear Seat­
Kammback Wagon and
Hatchback Coupe
The folding rear seatback quickly
and easily folds forward and down
to provide additional cargo space.