1973 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO brake light

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine BEFORE DRIVING YOUR MONTE CARLO
DRIVER CHECKLIST
Before Entering Car
1. See that windows , mirrors and
lights are clean.
2 . Visually note inflation condition
of tires.
3. Check that area to rear is clear
if about to back up.
Before Driving Off
1. Lock all doors.
2. Position seat and adjust head
restraints.
3. Adjust inside and outside mir­
rors.
4 . Fasten seat belts.
5. Check that warning bulbs light
when key
is turned to start posi­
tion.
6 . Release parking brake (and see
that brake warning light turns
off). 7
. Be sure you understand your
car and how to operate it safely.
Keys
Two separate keys are provided
for your car. Each key has a differ­
ent cross section so that it can be
inserted only
in certain locks.
• Key with square head
(stamped "E") -for ignition
switch and door locks.
• Key with oval head (stamped
"H") -for all other locks.
fib
~ ALL OTHER LOCKS
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The code number of each key is
stamped on the "knock out" plug
in the key head. Your Chevrolet
dealer removed these plugs and
placed them with the spare set of
keys in the special key envelope
that was given to you at time of
delivery. For your protection:
• Record the numbers on the key
envelope and discard the key
plugs.
• Keep the key envelope in a safe
place such
as your wallet, Not
In The Car.
In the event the original keys are
lost, duplicates can be made by
your dealer or a locksmith using
the key code information.
Be sure to lock the glove box or
console compartments and remove
the key from the car whenever it
is
necessary to leave the ignition key
with an attendant.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Seat Belt Buzzer/Light
Reminder
• The front outboard lap belts
(those next to side windows)
are linked to a buzzer and light
which remind occupants to
fas­
ten seat belts.
• On cars with automatic trans­
missions, or manual transmis­
sions with steering column­
mounted shift levers , the buzzer
and light are designed to come
on when the ignition switch
is
on, the transmission selector is
in a forward drive position, and
the driver's or right front pas­
senger's lap belt
is not fastened.
• On manual transmission cars
with floor mounted shift controls
the reminders are designed to
come on when the ignition switch
is on, the driver's or right front
passenger's lap belt
is not fas­
tened and the transmission
is in
any gear position, except that
NOTE: The right front seat con­
tains a weight detector which
is de­
signed to activate the buzzer and
light whenever a nominal weight
is placed on the seat. The weight
detector cannot distinguish be­
tween a passenger and any item
of luggage or cargo, therefore such
items should be placed elsewhere
in the car, preferably
in the trunk.
they do not come on when
t~e
parking brake is engaged.
If seat belt system or reminder
system does not work
as described,
see your dealer for information
and assistance.
Shoulder Belts
• When properly worn with a lap
belt, a shoulder belt can pro­
vide . important additional pro­
tection against impact with the
car interior
by restraining for­
ward motion of the upper torso
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in a collision. This is particu­
larly true in the case of a frontal
impact, which
is the most fre­
quent type of accident.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Place transmission selector
in uP" or uN" (UP" preferred).
A starter safety switch prevents
starter operation while the trans­
mission selector
is in any drive
position.
(If it is necessary to
re-start the engine with the car
moving, place the selector lever
in
"N".)
3. Depress accelerator pedal and
activate starter
as outlined be­
low for different conditions.
• Cold Engine -Fully de­
press
accelerator pedal and
slowly release.
With foot off
the pedal, crank the engine
by turning the ignition key
to the Start position-release
when engine starts.
If engine starts, but fails to
run, repeat this procedure.
When engine is running
smoothly (approximately 30
seconds), the idle speed may
be reduced by slightly de- pressing
the accelerator pedal
and then slowly releasing.
• Warm Engine -Depress ac­
celerator
pedal about halfway
and hold while cranking the
engine.
• Extremely Cold Weather
(Below 0° F.) Or After Car
Has Been Standing
Idle
Several
Oays-
Fully depress and release
accelerator pedal two or three
times before cranking the
engine.
With foot off the ac­
celerator pedal,
crank the
engine by turning the key to
the Start position and release
when engine starts.
Manual Transmission Models
1. Apply parking brake and shift
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transmission to neutral.
2.
Hold clutch pedal to floor
throughout the starting proce­
dure.
A starter interlock pre­
vents starter operation when
clutch
is not fully depressed.
(Select the proper gear position
before releasing the clutch pedal.)
3. Operate accelerator pedal and
starter
as outlined in step 3
(under Automatic Transmission
Models).
Engine Flooded
Depress accelerator pedal aJ;ld
hold to floor while starting until
engine
is cleared of excess fuel
and
is running smoothly. Never
"pump" the accelerator pedal.
Warm-Up
Always let the engine idle for
20 to 30 seconds after starting
and drive at moderate speeds for
several miles, especially during
cold weather.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine your foot from the accelerator.
If control button is not fully de­
pressed, when changing speed
setting,
. the car will resume your
previously selected speed.
To disengage system, lightly de­
press brake pedal or fully de­
press the control button.
Horn
The hom on your Monte Carlo
is actuated · by firmly pressing on
the pad in the center of the steering
wheel. As a good motorist, use of the
horn should be kept at a minimum.
However, acquaint yourself
as soon
as possible with this function of
your car, should it ever become
necessary to give a warning to a
pedestrian
or another motorist.
Holding Car on an Upgrade
When stopped on an upgrade,
maintain your position by apply­
ing the brakes. Never hold the
car in place by accelerating en-gine
with transmission in gear.
This could cause damage by over­
heating the transmission (auto­
matic)
or clutch (manual).
Parking Your Car
Always engage the parking
brake and place the automatic
transmission selector lever in
"Park" position when leaving your
car unattended. Also with auto­
matic transmissions, never park
for prolonged periods with engine
idling and transmission in gear,
especially if your car
is equipped
with air conditioning. This prac­
tice
is detrimental to the trans­
mission, due to overheating.
NOTE: For operation of hazard flasher, see page 41, in Section "In Case of Emergency."
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FLOOR CONTROLS
Braking System
The service brake system is de­
signed for braking performance
under a wide range of driving con­
ditions even when the vehicle
is
loaded to its full rated vehicle load.
Power Brakes
• On cars with power brakes if
power assist to the brakes
is
interrupted due to a stalled en­
gine
or some malfunction, two
or more brake applications can
be made using reverse power.
• If the brake pedal is held down ,
the system
is designed to bring
the car to a full stop on reserve
power. However, the reserve
power
is partially depleted each
time the brake pedal
is applied
and released.
• When reserve power is ex- hausted,
the vehicle can still be
stopped by applying greater
force to the pedal.
Parking Brake
• To set parking brake, fully de­
press foot pedal at far left side.
• For maximum holding power,
depress regular brake pedal with
the other foot at the same time.
• To release parking brake, pull
"BRAKE RELEASE" lever on
lower left instrument panel.
• As a reminder, the brake system
warning light
is designed to glow
whenever the parking brake con­
trol
is not fully released, and the
ignition
is on.
• Never drive car with parking
brake set
as this may overheat
or otherwise damage rear brakes.
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Clutch Adjustment
Clut8h adjustment should be
checked and adjusted periodically
as necessary to compensate for
clutch facing wear.
To check, de­
press pedal by hand until resist­
ance
is felt. Free travel of pedal
should be approximately one inch;
if very little
or no free travel is
evident, clutch adjustment is re­
quired.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTE: "Riding the brake" by rest­
ing your foot on the brake pedal
when not intending to brake can
cause abnormally high brake tem­
peratures, excessive lining wear
and possible damage to the brakes.
REMINDER: Brake linings should
be inspected for wear by a quali­
fied mechanic at least once a year
or every 12 ,000 miles, whichever
occurs first. (Disc brake pads
should
be visually inspected for
wear each time the wheels and
tires are rotated at
6,000 mile in­
tervals.) More frequent inspec­
tions should be made if driving
conditions in your area, such as a
traffic or terrain, or techniques of
individual drivers result in frequent
brake applications. Your Chevro­
let dealer
is best qualified to advise
you as to how often this inspection
should be performed. When brakes require
relining, use those Genuine
General Motors
Parts specified
for your car, and Delco Brake fluid
as required .
Automatic Brake Adjusters
• Brakes on this car (except for
the parking brake) are self­
adjusting, designed to eliminate
periodic brake adjustments.
• Drum brake adjustment is made
automatically
as the brakes are
applied while
car is moving
backwards.
• Disc brake adjustment is made
automatically with each brake
application.
• If excess brake pedal travel de­
velops, drive alternately back­
ward and forward several
times and apply brakes firmly
in each direction.
• See your dealer if normal pedal
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travel is not restored, or if there
is a rapid increase in pedal
travel, which could be a sign of
other brake trouble.
Headlight Beam Switch
"High" and "low" headlight
beams are controlled by the floor
button at your left foot. The indi­
cator, located between the fuel
gauge and the speedometer dial
will light
up when the high beam~
are in use.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
o STANDARD
o OPTIONAL
1. Fuel Gauge 7. GloveBox 13. Cigarette Lighter
2. Warn ing Lights 8. Windshield Wiper-Washer Control
14. Radio and Controls 3. Speedometer 9. Light Switch 15. Vent Control 4. Hi Beam Indicator 10. Rear Window Defogger Switch 16. Parking Brake Release 5. Odometer 11. Heater or optional Air Conditioner Control 6. Clock 12. Ash Tray
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Generator Indicator Light
This light provides a quick
check on the generating system
of your car. The red light will
go on when the ignition key
is
in the "on" position, but before
the engine
is started. After the
engine starts, the light should go
out and remain out.
If the light
remains on when engine
is run­
ning , have your Authorized Chev­
rolet Dealer locate and correct
the trouble
as soon as possible.
Engine Temperature
Indicator Light
This indicator light is provided
in the
instrument cluster to
quickly warn of an overheated
engine. With the ignition switch
in the
START position, the red
TEMP indicator will light to let
you know that it
is operating
properly. When the engine
is started, the red
light will go out immediately.
It will light up at no other time
unless for some reason the engine
reaches a dangerously high oper­
ating temperature.
If the red light
should come on, the engine must
be stopped until the cause of the
overheating
is corrected. Glance
at instrument cluster frequently
as
you drive to see if this light is on.
Brake System Warning Light
The service brake system is
designed so that half of the brake
system will provide some braking
action in the event of a hydraulic
leak in the other half of the
sys­
tem. If the warning light located
below the fuel gauge glows con­
tinuously when the ignition
is on
and after the brakes have been
firmly applied, it may indicate that
there
is a malfunction in one half
of the brake hydraulic system.
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• As a check on bulb condition
the light should glow with the
parking brake applied and the
ignition on. (Light
is also a
reminder to release parking
brake) .
• Have system repaired if light
does not come on during check.
• This warning light is not a sub­
stitute for the visual check of
brake fluid level required
as
part of normal maintenance.
If the light glows red:
• The parking brake control is not
fully released or,
• The service brake system is
partially inoperative
What to do:
1. Check that the parking brake
is released. If it is ...
2. Pull off the road and stop,
carefully- remembering that: