Chevrolet 1971 Camaro Owner's Manual page 39

For further details on the engine and transmission
items listed on the "Vehicle Safety Maintenance
Schedule," and for other recommended maintenance,
refer
to
the "Service and Maintenance" and "Air
Pollution . Control" Sections of this manual.
CHECKS lOBE PERFORMED
BY OWNER
Listed below are the safety checks that should be
made by the owner. These checks should be made at
least every 4 months or 6,000 miles, whichever occurs
first, or more often when so indicated. Any deficien-
cies should be brought to the attention of your dealer
or service station, so the advice of a qualified mech-
anic is available regarding the need for repairs or
replacements.
• Anti-Theft Lock-Check for proper operation by
attempting to turn key to LOCK position in the
various transmission gears with car stationary. Key
should tum to LOCK position only when trans-
mission control is in PARK on automatic trans-
mission models or in REVERSE on manual trans-
mission models.
• Seat Belts-Check lap and shoulder belts as well
as buckles, retractors and anchors for loose con-
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nections, damage and positive latching action.
• Windshield Wipers and Washers-Check con-
dition and alignment of wiper blades. Check
amount and direction of fluid sprayed by washers
during use.
• Defrosters-Check performance by turning con-
trols to "de-ice" and "Hi" fan speed and noting
amount of air directed against the windshield.
• Wheel Alignment and Balance-In addition to
abnormal tire wear the need for wheel alignment
service may be indicated by a pull to the right or
left when driving on a straight level road. The need
for wheel balancing may be indicated by a vibra-
tion at the steering wheel while driving.
• Parking Brake and "Park" Mechanism-Check
parking brake holding ability by parking on a fairly
steep hill and restraining the vehicle with the
parking brake only. On cars with automatic trans-
missions, check the holding ability of the "Park"
mechanism by releasing all brakes after the trans-
mission selector lever has been placed in the "P"
position.
• Lights - Check license plate lights, side marker
lights, headlamps, parking lamps, tail lamps, brake