Name: Chevrolet Camaro 1978
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Important operating, safety and maintenance instructions.

1978 Chevrolet

Table of Contents4
Before Driving off5
Before Entering Vehicle5
Driver Daily Checklist5
Keys5
Door Locks6
Bucket Seats7
Convex Mirror7
Inside Rearview Mirror7
Outside Rearview Mirror7
Front Seat Back Latch8
Reclining Bucket Seat Back8
Front Seat Lap-Shoulder Belt9
Power Windows9
Seat Belts9
Additional Rear Seat Shoulder Belts11
Lap Belts for Rear Seat11
Restraint of Pregnant Women11
Seat Belt Light/Buzzer Reminder11
Child Restraint12
Seat Belt Inspection12
Trailer Towing13
Break-In Schedule14
Maintenance14
Tires14
Long Uphill Grades15
Parking15
Trailer Towing Tips15
Citizens Band (CB) Transceivers16
Operation in Foreign Countries16
Engine Exhaust Gas Caution (Carbon Monoxide)17
Starting and Operating17
- Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock18
- New Car "Break-In" Period18
Steering Column Controls18
- Guard against Theft19
- Starting the Engine20
- Turn Signal Lever20
- If Engine Fails to Start21
- Manual Transmission Operation21
- Transmission21
- Warm-Up21
- Automatic Transmission22
- Driving Precautions - Automatic Transmission22
- Column Shift Lever23
- Floor Console Shift Lever23
- Driving Precautions - Manual Transmission24
- Proper Shift Points for Manual Transmission24
- Power Steering25
- Tilt Steering Wheel25
- Cruise Control26
- Holding Car on an Upgrade26
- Horn26
- Parking Your Car26
- Braking System27
Floor Controls27
Four-Way Hazard Warning Flasher27
Instrument Panel27
- Power Brakes27
- Self-Adjusting Brakes27
- Clutch Pedal28
- Parking Brake28
- Fuel Gage29
- Headlight Beam Changer29
- Instrument Panel and Controls Instruments29
- Oil Pressure Indicator Light29
- Instrument Panel View30
- Engine Temperature Gage31
- Engine Temperature Indicator Light31
- Generator Indicator Light31
- Voltmeter31
- Brake System Warning Light32
- Tachometer32
- Delay Wiper System33
- Windshield Wiper and Washer33
- Headlight High Beam Indicator Light34
- Light Switch34
- Cigarette Lighter35
- Electric Clock35
- Headlamp "ON" Warning Buzzer35
- Ventilation System35
- Air Vents36
- Heater System36
- Heater-Defroster Control36
- Air Conditioning System - Four Season37
- Blower Rear Window Defroster37
- Fan Control37
- Temperature Control37
- Fan38
- Operation Selector - Upper Lever38
- Temperature Selector - Lower Lever38
- Radios and Tape Players39
- AM-FM Monaural Radio40
- AM-FM Stereo Radio40
- AM or AM-FM Stereo with 8-Track Tape41
- Cartridge and Tape Player Care41
- Mobile Radio Systems41
- Controlled Differential (Positraction)42
- Courtesy Light Delay System42
- Removable Roof Panels43
- Stowage44
- Emergency Starting45
- In Case of Emergency45
- Jump Starting45
- Engine Coolant47
- Jacking49
- Wheel Nut Torque Caution49
- Inflation with Approved Inflator50
- Stowage of Tire and Jack50
- Stowaway Spare50
- Deflation Instructions51
- Inflation with Air Hose51
- Freeing Car from Sand, Etc.52
- Repair of Stowaway Spare52
- Towing52
Appearance Care53
- Care and Cleaning of Interior Trim53
- Cleaning Vinyl or Leather Trim55
- Combination Stains55
- Grease or Oil Stains55
- Non-Greasy Stains55
- Cleaning and Cleaning of Exterior56
- Polishing and Waxing56
- Protection of Exterior Bright Metal Parts56
- Seat Belt Care56
- Cleaning the Optional Vinyl Top57
- Cleaning White Sidewall Tires57
- Finish Damage57
- Underbody Maintenance57
- Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials58
- Maintenance Schedule60
Service and Maintenance60
- Fuel Requirements61
- Catalytic Converter62
- Gas Cap62
- Checking Oil Level63
- Engine Items63
- Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations63
- Oil Viscosity63
- Air Cleaner Element64
- Drive Belts64
- Engine Oil Additives64
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Recommendations65
- Transmission Items65
- Automatic Transmission Drain Intervals66
- Clutch Adjustment - Manual Transmissions66
- Manual Transmission Lubricant66
- Transmissions Shift Linkage (Manual and Automatic)66
- Engine Cooling System Care67
- Radiator Pressure Cap68
- Chassis Items69
- Front Suspension69
- Standard Steering Gear/Rear Axle (Standard) Lubricant69
- Thermostat69
- Freedom Battery70
- Power Steering System70
- Rear Axle (Positraction) Lubricant70
- Accelerator Linkage71
- Brakes71
- Front Wheel Bearings71
- Bumper System72
- Hinges72
- Hood Latches72
- Tires Care72
- Inflation Pressure73
- Vehicle Loading73
- Luggage/Cargo Load Capacity74
- Tires Inspection and Rotation75
- Tires Alignment and Balance76
- Traction76
- Snow Chains77
- Spare Tire77
- Tire Replacement Considerations77
- Tread Wear Indicators78
- Wheel Replacement Consideration78
- Excessive Idling79
- Fuel Selection79
- Stop-And-Start Driving79
- Sudden Stop79
- Air Cleaner80
- Excess Weight80
- Tune Engine80
- Wheel Alignment80
- Specifications81
- Replacement Parts82
- Spark Plugs82
- Lamp Bulb Data83
- Fuses and Circuit Breakers84
- Engine Identification85
- General Data85
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)85
- Index89

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	Camaro 1978
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Chevrolet Camaro 1978 User Manual

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