1976 CHEVROLET VEGA charging

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When the engine is operating, the
voltmeter indicates the condition of
the charging system. During normal
operation, the needle should be in
the center range of the dial.
If the
needle stays in either the left side
or right side of the dial, the cause
should be determined and corrected.
With the ignition in the
ON posi­
tion, but with the engine
NOT oper- ating,
the voltmeter will indicate
the state of charge of your battery.
Windshield Wiper and
Washer
The windshield wiping system
operates at low speeds and
is de­
signed to wipe clear specific areas of
the windshield under most inclement
weather conditions. The windshield
2-18
wipers work electrically and are not
affected by engine operation.
Push the control lever to the
right
to start the electric windshield
wiper. The two-speed electric wiper
has both a
"low" and a "high"
speed position.
Pressing the control will send an
amount of water
or other cleaning
agent onto the windshield
as de­
sired by demand.

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vent caps.
• If the battery is a Delco sealed­
type battery without filler open­
ing
or caps, its charge indicator
must be dark, with or without
green dot showing, see illustra­
tion. Do
NOT attempt jump
starting if the charge indicator
has a light or bright center.
Jump Start Procedure
1. Wear eye protection and remove
rings, metal
watch bands, and
other metal jewelry.
2. Set parking brake firmly. Place
automatic transmission in
"P ARK" in both vehicles (don't
let vehicles
touch); and turn
ignition key to
LOCK in car
with discharged battery (Neu­
tral and
"OFF" in cars with man­
ual transmission). Also turn off
lights, heater, and all unneces­
sary electrical loads.
3. Attach one end of a jumper
cable to one battery's positive
terminal (identified
by a· red
color
"+", or "P" on the battery
case , post , or
clamp), and the
other end of the same cable to
the positive terminal of the other
battery.
3-3
O. K . TO JUMP START
DO NOT JUMP START
o DARKENED INDICATOR
WITH GREEN DOT - FULLY CHARGED
• DARKENED INDICATOR
NO GREEN DOT
-NEEDS CHARGING
LIGHT
OR BRIGHT INDICA TOR -REPLACE BA TTERY

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MAINTENANCE
The effects of salt and other cor­
rosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control can
result in accelerated rusting and
deterioration of underbody com­
ponents such
as brake and fuel
lines, frame, underbody floor pan,
exhaust system, brackets, parking
brake cables, etc. These corrosive
effects, however, can be reduced
by periodic flushing of the under­
body with plain water.
In geographic areas having a
heavy concentration of such cor­
rosive materials, it
is recommended
that the complete underbody be
inspected and flushed at least once
each year, preferably after a win­
ter's exposure. Particular atten­
tion should
be given to cleaning
out underbody members where dirt and
other foreign materials may
have collected.
If desired, your Chevrolet dealer
can perform this service for you.
In addition ,
he can provide recom­
mendations
on undercoating mate­
rials which will help protect your
vehicle from corrosion.
BATTERY CARE
5-13
O. K. TO JUMP START
DO NOT JUMP START
o DARKENED .... DICATOR
WITH GREEN DOT
• FULLY CHARGED
•. 11 DARKENED .... DICATOR NO GREEN DOT
• NEEDS CHARGING
•
REPLACE BATTERY