Chevrolet Monte Carlo Workshop Manual. Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owners Manual. Related Models. Chevrolet Official Website. Never miss out: Get notified when new Chevrolet Monte Carlo documents are added. About Manuals. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion.
After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. Page Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow.
Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flshers. Page Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. Page Towing Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page To tow your vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1.
Put the front wheels on the dolly. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. Page Towing A Trailer If you put things inside your vehicle tools, packages or anything else - they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules.
Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheei assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight.
Page You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P. Page Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have its own brakes? Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. Check with your dealer. The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change.
Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: start your engine, shift into a gear, and release the parking brake. Let up on the brake pedal. Gasoline Specifications California Fuel Additives Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Page Appearance Care Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Finish Damage Underbody Maintenance Page Service Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it.
Genuine GM parts have one of these marks It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can.
To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page Page Fuel Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive.
If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. Page California Fuel California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards see the underhood emission control label , it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected.
Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Page While refueling, let the fuel cap hang by the tether below the fuel opening. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise. If you get fuel on yourself and then some ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. Page Filling A Portable Fuel Container When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound.
Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Page Hood Release Hood Release 2.
Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close firmly. Page Engine Air Cleanedfilter A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir B. Battery C. Remote Positive Terminal D. Upper Underhood Fuse Block E. Lower Underhood Fuse Block F. Radiator Pressure Cap G. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank H.
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir I. Electric Cooling Fan J. Engine Oil Fill Cap K. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir low in engine compartment I. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. Page What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol.
Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. If you choose to perform the engine oil change service yourself, be sure Page the chart shown previously, if you have the V6 engine, 5W is the only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle.
Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you can change your oil prior to a being turned on, reset the system. See Engine Compartment Overview on page for more information on location.
Page Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick.
In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner 50, km or 24 months, whichever occurs first. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5- 12 for more information on location. Page Radiator Pressure Cap Radiator Pressure Cap Notice: Your radiator cap is a pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating.
Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. If you get an engine overheat warning, but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Page An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner 50 km or 24 months, whichever occurs first.
Page Page Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged.
Page You can be burned if you spill engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. If you have the V6 engine, remove the Series II V6 engine cover shield to access the bleed valve. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve or valves. One is located on the thermostat housing. The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube. Page If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air bleed valve, close the valve.
Otherwise, close the valves after the radiator is filled. Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other of the washer system. Page There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down.
The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up.
Page Notice: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. Page Battery Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.
This will help keep your battery from running down. Check the other vehicle. It must have a volt battery with a negative ground system. Page electri-. Using a match near a b,. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal part or to a remote negative - terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery. Page Jumper Cable Removal A. Disconnect the black negative - cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery.
Page Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp for aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low beam headlamps may be necessary if it is difficult to see lane markers for horizontal aim , or if oncoming drivers flash their high beams at you for vertical aim.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. You or others could be injured. Remove the two headlamp fasteners by pulling up on them. Gently pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle and remove the electrical connector. Remove the round dust caps to gain access to the bulbs. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it from the retaining ring by gently pulling it away from the headlamp assembly. Rear Sidemarker Lamp B.
Turn Signal Lamp 1. Open the trunk. If your vehicle h net, unhook the net from the upper wing nut. Remove the nut and convenience 3. Remove the two screws. Pull the assembly from the body of the vehicle. To remove a socket, turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. Page Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. Page Buying?! When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number. Page Uniform Tire Quality Grading Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. Page Tire Chains you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts.
This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
Turn the center nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it. Then remove the cover. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and 2. Remove the compact spare tire. Then remove the jack and wrench. Page Removing the Wheel Covers If your vehicle is equipped with wheel covers, loosen the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench. If needed, you can finish loosening them with your fingers. Then, using the flat end of the wheel wrench, pry along the edge of the cover until it comes Page Getting under a vehick Nhen it is jacked up is dangerous.
If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. Page Jack placement for a rear tire The diagram shows you where to place your jack to change a rear tire. Use the notch positioning the jack lift head A near the front edge of the rear wheel opening C.
Page Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. Page 7. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Incorrect wheel nuts or improy-. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle and even come off. This could lead to an counterclockwise. Page Nofice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification.
To store a full-size tire do the following: 1. Page Compact Spare Tire A. Retainer 9. Cover C. Compact Spare Tire D. Nut E.
Jack F. Wheel Wrench G. Extension and Protective Guide H. Bolt Screw I. Foam Holder Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. Page Notice: When the compact spare take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle.
Some are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. Page Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
Clean up stains as soon as you can they set. Carefully scrape off any excess stain. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. Page Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do this more than once. Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection.
Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Page Sheet Metal Damage Aluminum Wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Page Underbody Maintenance Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody.
If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. Removes dust, fingerprints, and surface Finish Enhancer contaminants, Spray on wipe off. Removes swirl marks, fine scratches and other Swirl Remover Polish light surface contamination. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. W ROOF Page Engine Specifications Page Section 6 Maintenance Schedule How This Section Organized At Least Once a Month The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment.
Page Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services This part contains engine oil scheduled maintenance which explains the engine oil life system and how it indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. Also, listed are scheduled maintenance services which are to be performed at the mileage intervals specified. Page Footnotes The U. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle ' s useful life.
We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. Page 7, Miles 12 km 0 Rotate tires. See Tire lnspection page for proper rotation pattern and additional information. See footnote. When doing frequent trailer towing. Page 82, Miles km Rotate tires. See Tire lnspection and Rotation on page for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter may require replacement more often. Page Part B: Owner Checks And Services Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D.
If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Page Starter Switch Check you are d c g this ieck, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. The key should come out only in OFF. Page Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year for instance, each spring and fall.
Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system wasn't being used at the time of the collision.
See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. If you need a new key, contact your dealer for assistance. In an emergency, contact Chevrolet Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page for more information.
Notice:Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft. You can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have spare keys. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. You may be too far from your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. Remote Keyless Entry System Operation Using the remote keyless entry transmitter, you can lock and unlock your doors or release your trunk from about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away.
V Trunk Release :Press the button to release the trunk. Operating the remote keyless entry transmitter may interact with the content theft-deterrent system, if your vehicle has this option.
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