Chevrolet 1970 Owner's Manual page 82

vehicle use. Drivers should check defroster perform-
ance by turning controls to "de- ice" and noting
whether a good supply of air is directed against the
windshield. Cause of weak or mis- directed air flows
should be determined and corret!ted by your Chevro-
let dealer.
Starter Safety Switch-Check automatic transmission
equipped vehicles by placing the transmission in each
of the driving gears and attempting to start the engine.
The starter should operate only in Park (UP") or
Neutral ("N").
CAUTION : Be sure to have a clear di stance ahead
and behind th e vehicl e , set the parking bra ke and
fi rmly apply the foot brake . Do not de press acce lera-
to r pedal. Be pre pared to tUrn off ignition switch
immediately if engi ne shou ld start.
To check a manual transmission equipped vehicle,
depress the dutch halfway, place the transmission in
neutral, and attempt to start. The starter should oper-
ate only when clutch is fully depressed.
Transmission Shift Indicator-Check the automatic
transmission selector lever each time you drive the
vehicle, to be sure it accurately indicates the shift
position you select.
Hom-Blow the hom occasionally to assure that it
works.
Seat Back Latches-Check that seat back latches are
holding firmly, by giving an emphatic yank at the
seatback top, when latches are latched.
Rearview Mirrors and Sun Visors-Check that friction
joints are properly adjusted so mirrors andlor
sun
visors stay in the desired positioned. It may be neces-
A4
sary to have the friction joints adjusted for best
performance.
Door Latches-If for some reason doors do not close,
latch or lock properly, your dealer should be con-
sulted without delay for evaluation and correction of
the problem.
Hood Latches-Check to make sure the hood closes
easily but firmly, by lifting on the hood after closing.
Check also for broken or damaged or missing parts
which might prevent secure latching of the hood,
especially after any front-end collision.
Fluid Leaks-Inspect your vehicle periodically for fuel,
water or oil leaks; and have repaired as needed. A
good way to check
is to observe the ground beneath
the vehicle after it has been parked for a while.
For your convenience, all of the checks discussed in
this section that would normally be made by the
vehicle owner are listed in the "Owner Safety Checks"
chart. Refer to the index for the page number of
"Owner Safety Checks." The other services discussed
that would normally be performed by your dealer or
service station are included in the "Maintenance
Schedule." Refer to the index for the page number
of the "Maintenance Schedule." Perfonn t}le checks
and services as indicated to help maintain the safety
and dependability originally built into your vehicle.
Whenever malfunctions are discovered, they should be
corrected as soon as possible by a competent techni -
cian. For maximum performance and economy, keep
your GM car or truck all GM.
Specify General Motors Parts
I
GM
I "" I
~
I
~:~~~fied
by one of these trade- _
Y-
'+iii