1976 CHEVROLET VEGA warning light

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
2-28
Folding Rear Seat­
Kammback Wagon and
Hatchback Coupe
The folding rear seatback quickly
and easily folds forward and down
to provide additional cargo space.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine In 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.
• A void stopping on the roadway
if possible.
• Turn on the hazard warning
flasher by pushing
in on the but­
ton located on the column just
below the steering wheel. Flasher
can
be actuated with
engine ignition either
off or on.
• Turn signals do not work with
hazard flashers operating.
• If the brake pedal is depressed,
the lights will not flash but
re­
main continuously lit.
• 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
from
"D" 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.) Do not
race engine. For best possible trac­
tion, avoid· spinning wheels when
3-1
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 and 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 be
fol­
lowed. Detailed towing instructions
are available at your Chevrolet
dealer. Your Vega may be towed on
all
four wheels, at speeds of less · than

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. Attach the remammg jumper Engine Coolant
cable FIRST to the negative ter­
minal (black color,
"-" or "N")
of the OTHER vehicle's battery,
(regardless of which vehicle has
the discharged
battery) and
THEN to the negative terminal
of the battery in THIS
car-thus
taking advantage of the flame
arrestor feature on the battery in
THIS car, should a spark occur.
5. Start engine in the vehicle that is
providing the jump start (if it
was not running). Let run a few
minutes, then start the engine in Jacking Instructions
the car that has the discharged
battery.
6. Reverse the above sequence
EXACTL Y when removing the
jumper cables, taking care to re­
move the cable from
[he negative
terminal of the battery in THIS
car
as the FIRST step.
3-4
Preparation
• Park on level surface and set
parking brake firmly.
• Set automatic transmission in
park (manual transmission in
reverse).
• Activate hazard warning flasher.
Instructions
1. After removing spare wheel
and tire, jack, jack base, and
jack handle (wheel nut
wrench), proceed with chang­
ing the wheel
as follows:
2. Remove hub cap or wheel
cover with flat end of wheel
nut wrench and loosen, but do
not remove nuts, by turning
counterclockwise.
3. With column assembly seated
in base and lever in
"UP" posi­
tion, insert jack hook in bum­
per slot.
4. Base must sit flat with top of
column angled slightly away
from vehicle,
as shown in illus­
tration.
5. Always operate jack with slow

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKER:
The headlamp circuits are protected by a circuit breaker in the
light switch . An -electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on
and off. or in some cases to remain off. If this condition develops,
have your wiring circuits checked immediately.
Turn Flasher, Fuel Gauge,lnstrument Panel Warning Lites, Seat Belt Warning, Heat Gauge. Tachometer. Backup lites, Idle Stop Sol. (Gauges) Brake Alarm and Low Coolant. ............................................ 20A
ELECTRIC FUEL RUN ..................•........................•... 1 OA
Radio ............................................................ 10A
Wiper. ........................................................... 25A
Heater or A/C ............... .-............ ; .. ; ..................... 25A
Instrument Panel Lites, Radio Lite ...........•....... ................. 4A
Traffic Hazard Flasher, Stop Lites ...........•.•................•••... 20A
Tail Lites-Marker lites-Park Lites ...........•.............. .•..... 20A
Clock-Dome-Lighter-Courtesy ..... .......................... ; ..... 20A
ElECTRIC FUEL START ...•................•.•••.•......•.•.••...... 10A
An Air Conditioning high blower fuse, 30 amp. is located in an In-line fuse holder running from horn relay to Air Conditioning relay.
Do not use fuses of higher amperage rating than those recommended above.
Fusible Links are incorporated into the wiring system, These are wires of such a gauge that they will fuse (or melt) before damage occurs to an entire wiring harness in the event of an electrical overload. See your Chevrolet Dealer if fusible link replacement becomes necessary.
BULB SPECIFICATIONS
Headlamp Unit-High Beam -Low Beam
Front Park and Directional
Signal
Front Fender Side Marker Lamp
_ Rear Side Marker Lamp
Tail,
Stop, and
Rear Directional Signal
License Plate Lamp
Back
Up Lamps
Dome Lamp
Instrument Panel Cluster Lamps
Transmission Control
Indicator
Heater
or A/C Control Panel Lamp
I ndicator Lamps
Gen. High Beam Headlamp
Low Coolant
Temp./Press.
System Brake Warning
Turn Signal
Radio Dial Lamp
Radio-Stereo Dial Lamp
Indicator
Rear Window Defog Lamp
Seat Belt Warning Lamp
Underhood Lamp
*1l57NA G.T. Equipped
Candle
Bulb Power Type
60W 6012 SOW Sealed Beam
32-3
1157*
2 194
2 194
32-3 1157
2
194
32 1156
12 561
2
194
2 194
I ndirect Lighting
2
194 2 194 2 194 2 194 2 194 2 194
3 1816
3 1816 .1 66
3 168
2 194
15 93