Name: Chevrolet El Camino 1983
Brand: Chevrolet
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1983

Chevrolet

Owner

Manual

Contains

Important

Operating

Safety

Maintenance

Instructions

Keep

With

Car

All

Times

Introduction4
Special Note4
GM Continuous Protection Plan4
Symbol Chart5
Table of Contents6
Important Information7
Vehicle Loading7
Overloading7
Maximum Front and Rear Axle Weights7
Certification Label8
Tires8
Camper Usage8
Before Driving9
Driver Daily Checklist9
Before Driving off9
Guard against Theft9
Keys10
Door Locks10
Power Door Locks10
Power Windows11
Mirrors11
Inside Rearview Mirror11
Outside Rearview Mirror11
Seat Controls12
Manually Operated Front Seats12
Front Seatback Latches12
Seat Belt Systems13
Lap-Shoulder Belt13
Head Restraints13
Lap Belts for Center Seat Passenger15
Seat Belt Inspection15
Seat Belt Light16
Buzzer Reminder16
Restraint of Pregnant Women16
Child Restraint16
Starting and Operating18
Engine Exhaust Gas Caution18
Carbon Monoxide18
New Vehicle Break-In Period19
Trailer Towing19
Maintenance19
Break-In Schedule20
Hitches20
Trailer Towing Tips21
Getting Started21
Engine Cooling21
Long Uphill Grades21
Fuel Requirements22
Gasohol22
Gasolines Containing Alcohol23
Diesel Engine Service23
Diesel Fuel Requirements23
Cold Weather Operation24
Water in Fuel24
Operation in Foreign Countries25
Steering Column Controls26
Fuel Selection26
Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock26
Parking27
Turn Signal and Multi-Function Lever27
Turn Signal27
Lane Change Signal27
Headlight Beam Changer28
Standard Windshield Wiper28
Delay Windshield Wiper28
Operating Tips29
Starting the Gasoline Engine29
Cold Engine29
All Engines29
Warm Engine30
If Engine Fails to Start after Normal Starting30
Driving through Water30
Starting the Diesel Engine30
Cold Weather Starting31
If Engine Fails to Start32
Engine Block Heater Usage32
Transmission33
Descending a Grade33
Driving on Slippery Surfaces33
Automatic Transmissions33
Power Steering34
Tilt Steering Wheel35
Cruise Control with Resume Feature35
To Engage at Cruising Speed35
To Change Cruising Speed35
To Resume a Pre-Set Speed36
To Disengage36
To Pass a Vehicle36
Horn37
Hazard Warning Flasher37
Floor Controls37
Braking System37
Self-Adjusting Brakes38
Parking Brake38
Torque Lock38
Instrument Panel and Controls39
Disc Brake Wear Indicators39
Speedometer39
Odometer39
Oil/Choke Indicator Light40
Oil Pressure Light40
Engine Coolant Temperature Light40
Overview41
Generator Indicator Light42
Check Engine Light42
Wait Indicator Light42
Water in Fuel Indicator Light42
Brake System Warning Light43
Tachometer43
Voltmeter43
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage44
Oil Pressure Gage44
Light Switch44
Headlight High Beam Indicator Light45
Headlight on Warning Buzzer45
Quartz Analog Clock45
Cigarette Lighter45
Lower Air Vents46
Heater System46
Fan Lever46
Temperature Control Lever47
AIR Selector Lever47
Air Conditioning System47
Air Seslector Lever48
Temprerture Control Lever48
Air Outlets48
Delco Sound Systems48
General Information49
Speakers49
FM Reception49
Stereo Sound49
Tape and Tape Player Care50
AM Monaural Radio50
AM-FM Monaural Radio50
AM-FM Stereo Radio50
AM-FM Stereo with Stereo Cassette Tape51
Mobile Radio Systems51
Fixed Mast Antenna51
Other Controls and Features52
Power Antenna52
Limited Slip Rear Axle52
Superlift Shock Absorbers52
In Case of Emergency53
Four-Way Hazard Warning Flasher53
Emergency Starting Your Vehicle Due to a Discharged Battery53
Jump Starting53
Engine Cooling System Overheating55
If the Coolant Lever in the Recovery Tank Is Low56
Jacking57
Stowage of Tire and Jack57
Wheel Nut Torque57
Spare Tire57
Stowage Instructions58
Wire Wheel Cover Removal59
Wire Wheel Cover with Special Lock Kit59
Towing60
Freeing Vehicle from Sand, Mud, Snow or Ice60
Extended Vehicle Storage60
Appearance Care61
Care and Cleaning of the Interior61
GM Cleaners61
Cleaning General Soilage or Water Spots from Fabric-Type Trim62
Spot Cleaning Fabric-Type Trim62
Removal of Specific Stains63
Grase or Oil Stains63
Non-Greasy Stains63
Combination Stains63
Washing Your Vehicle64
Polishing and Waxing64
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts64
Corrosion Protection64
Finish Damage65
Underbody Maintenance65
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials66
Service and Maintenance67
Replacement Fasteners67
Maintenance Schedule67
Fuel Cap68
Catalytic Converter68
Computer Command Control System68
Altitude Adjustments or Modifications69
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations69
Checking Oil Level69
Choosing the Right Quality Oil69
Choosing Oil Viscosity70
Energy Conserving Oils70
Oil Identification Logo70
Change Intervals71
Engine Oil Additives71
Used Oil Disposal71
Diesel Engine Cleaning74
Checking Fluid Level74
Engine Cooling System75
Automatic Transmission Drain Intervals75
Cooling System Care76
Cooling System Service76
Coolant Replacement77
Thermostat78
Radiator Pressure Cap78
Rear Axle, Standard78
Rear Axle, Limited Slip Differential78
Hood Latches and Hood Hinge79
Brake Master Cylinder79
Power Steering System79
Front Suspension and Steering Linkage79
Freedom Battery80
Front Wheel Bearings80
Air Conditioning80
Inflation Pressure81
Tire Load and Inflation Pressures82
Inspection and Rotation83
Alignment and Balance84
Traction84
Tire Chains or Similar Traction Devices84
Tire Replacement85
Uniform Tire Quality Grading85
Treadwear86
Temperature86
Wheel Replacement87
Owner Assistance88
Specifications94
Dimensions94
Capacities94
Battery95
Tire Information95
Replacement Parts and Filters95
Fuses and Circuit Breaker96
Lamp Bulb Data97
General Data98
Vehicle Identificaiton Number98
Engine Identification98
Engine Code Identification98
Service Station Information99
Index100

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	El Camino 1983
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Chevrolet El Camino 1983 User Manual

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