1973 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO steering

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MONTE CARLO
OWNER'S
MANUAL
CHEVROLET MOTOR
DIVISION
GENERAL MOTORS
CORPORATION DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48202
All information, illustrations and specifications con­tained in this manual are based on the latest product
information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
For vehicles sold in
Canada, substitute the name
General Motors of Canada, wherever the name
Chevrolet Motor Division appears in this manual.
ST 307-73
© GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION 1973
Section
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Table of Contents
Page
' Before Driving Your Monte Carlo.. .................... . .. 3
Starting and Operating . . . .
.. . . . .. . . . . .. . . ... . . . .. .. . . . . .. 14
Steering Column Controls .................. ; . . . . . . . . . .. 15
Starting Engine .............................. '. . . . .. 15
Floor Controls ............................ ; . . . . . . . . . . .. 23
Instrument Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. 25
Other Controls and Features ............................ , 40
In Case of Emergency .................................... 41
Appearance Care ........................................ , 46
Service and Maintenance ................................ , 50
Minor Trouble Shooting .................................. 67
Specifications, Owner Assistance, Service Manuals,
Index,
Gas Station Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 71
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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.

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Operation in Foreign Countries
Your Monte Carlo is designed
to operate on fuel of approximately
91 research octane number or
higher, sold in the United States
and Canada.
If you plan to operate your
Monte Carlo outside the continen­
tal limits of the United States
or
Canada, there is a possibility that
the best fuels available in some
countries are so low in anti-knock
quality that excessive knocking and
serious engine damage may result
from their use. To minimize this
possibility, write to Chevrolet Divi-sion,
Service Department, Detroit,
Michigan 48202,
(or in Canada
write to General Motors of Can­
ada Limited,
Owner Relations De­
partment, Oshawa, Ontario),
giving:
• The vehicle identification num­
ber ( on plate
on instrument
panel ahead of the steering
wheel and visible through the
windshield, or from registration
slip
or title).
• The country or countries in
which you plan to traveL
You will be furnished informa-
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tion on the quality of fuels avail­
able in the countries in which you
plan to traveL
It is recommended
that you not operate your Monte
Carlo in any country not having
fuels meeting the requirements of
your Chevrolet engine. Engine
modifications are not available to
compensate for low anti-knock
quality fuels. Operation of your car
under conditions of continuous
or
excessive knocking constitutes mis­
use of the engine for which the
Chevrolet Division
is not responsi­
ble under the terms of the Chev­
rolet New Vehicle Warranty.

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Anti-Theft Steering
Column Lock
The anti-theft lock, located on
the right side of the steering col­
umn, has
five positions:
• Accessory -Permits opera­
tion of electrical accessories
when engine
is not running. To
engage, push key in and turn
toward you (counterclockwise).
• Lock -Normal parking posi­
tion. Locks ignition and pro­
vides added theft protection by preventing
normal op­
eration of steering wheel
and shift controls. Key
cannot be returned to
"lock" position and re­
moved until transmis­
sion
is placed in "park"
(automatic transmis­
sion models) or in re­
verse
on manual trans­
mission models.
• Off - Permits turning engine
off without locking steering
wheel and shift controls.
• Run (ON) -Normal operating
position.
• Start -Permits engagement of
starter.
If difficulty is experienced in turn­
ing the ignition key and lock knob
to unlock the ignition, attempt to
turn the steering wheel
as hard as
possible in the direction the wheels
are turned.
At the same time turn
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NOTE: The anti-theft steering
column lock
is not a substitute
for the parking brake. Always
set the parking brake when leaving
the car unattended.
the ignition-lock knob in a clockwise
direction with
as much effort as you
can apply with your own hand.
Do
not attempt to use a tool of any kind I
to apply additional force on the lock
knob,
as this could break the knob.
Parking
When leaving your car unattended,
• Place automatic transmission
selector in
Park (Reverse for
manual transmission).
• Turn key to LOCK position.
• Set Parking brake.
• Remove key ( the buzzer will
remind
you).
• Lock all doors.
Starting Engine
Automatic Transmission
Models
1. Apply the foot brake.

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. Change Features
The tum signal lever is located
on the left side of the steering
column immediately under the
steering wheel. The lever
is moved
upward to signal a right
tum and
downward to signal a left tum.
Lamps on the front and rear of
the car transmit this signal to
other motorists and pedestrians.
The ignition switch must be in the
"ON" position in order for the
turn signals to be operational. This
feature prevents battery drain if
the lever
is left in an "ON" posi­
tion when your car
is not in use.
In a normal turning situation
such
as turning a comer, the
signal
is cancelled automatically
after the tum
is completed. How­
ever, in some driving maneuvers
such
as changing lanes on an
expressway, the steering wheel
is
not turned back sufficiently after completing
the
tum to automatic­
ally cancel the turn signal.
For
convenience in such maneuvers,
the driver can flash the
tum
signals by moving the tum signal
lever part way (to the first stop)
and holding it there. The lever
returns to the neutral
or cancelled
position when the driver releases
his hold on the lever.
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A green light on the instrument
cluster flashes to indicate proper
operation of the front and rear
tum signal lamps. If the indicator
lamp remains on and does not
flash, check for a defective lamp
bulb.
If the indicator fails to light
when the lever
is moved, check
the fuse and indicator bulb.

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If the steering system power as­
sist fails due to some malfunction,
or because the engine has stalled,
the car can still be steered. How­
ever, much greater effort
is re­
quired, particularly in sharp turns.
Tilt Steering Wheel
The tilt steering wheel (optional
equipment) can be tilted up above
normal position to provide addi­
tional room for entrance and exit as
well
as selected driving posi­
tions below normal height. This
permits individual selection of the
most natural position for all driv­
ing conditions.
On long trips the
steering wheel position can be
changed to minimize tension and
fatigue.
The tilt mechanism
is operated
by lifting up on the small control
lever
on the left side of the
steering column just below the
directional signal, moving the
steering wheel to the selected
position, and releasing the lever.
Cruise-Master
The optional Cruise Master Sys­
tem provides automatic speed con­
trol for
your comfort when driving
on freeways, turnpikes, or other
non-congested highways.
To engage the Cruise Master,
proceed
as follows:
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• Accelerate to desired crUIsmg
speed and partially depress and
release the control button at the
end of the turn signal lever.
• Remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal and desired
speed will automatically be
maintained.
• To change automatic speed set­
ting , press control button until
it bottoms and hold until de­
sired speed
is attained.
• Before releasing control button,
hesitate at the partially de­
pressed position, then remove

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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 mended for most winter driving.
BI-LEVEL -Outside air is deliv­
ered from the heater lower outlet
and the defroster duct and upper
outlets to provide comfort and keep
the windshield and side glass clear
under low fogging conditions.
DEF -Outside air is delivered
through the defroster outlets only.
Temperature and blower speeds
may be adjusted
as required. This
position
is recommended for condi­
tions of severe fogging and icing
only.
Four Season System
Air
Outlets
All air outlets on the instrument
panel may be rotated
or vanes
turned to direct air
flow in direction
desired.
For additional air flow lap cool­
ers
(2) are provided under the
steering column and glove box.
They have vertical air control vane
outlets and are aimed at the driver
and passenger. Under each lap
cooler
is a floor cooler outlet that
is operated in a push-pull manner
for opening and closing, control­
ing the amount of air to the floor.
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Air-Conditioner Operating
Tips
Close all windows and vents
when operating air conditioning
system except for the first
few
minutes of operation when the car
interior
is very hot. Close the win­
dows
as soon as the excessively
heated air has escaped.