1976 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Owners Manual

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Service Publications-Chevrolet
The following publi9ations coveri ng t he operation and servicing o f you r Chevr olet can be pu rchased by filling out the
reverse-sid e of this ord er fo rm an d mailing it with you r check or money order to Helm Incorporated
FORM NO. DESCRIPTION . PRICE
ST 329-76 1976 PASSENGER CAR SERVICE AND OVERHAUL $4.25 . SUPPLEMENT
(Available
January, 1976_) For complete coverage ST
329-74 and ST 333-74 should also be purchased.
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ST 329-74 1974 SERVICE MANUAL • 7_50
Include s" on-the-car adjustments,
maintenance, and re-
moval and install ation o f compon ents. Some overhaul
information
is als o included (e.g. B rake Master Cylinder ,
distributor,
etc .) . Will provide service information to
handle most own er's requirement s.
ST333-74 1974 OVERHAUL MANUAL 6_50
I neludes basic off-the -car overhaul of major components
(
e.g . engine, transmi ssion, etc.). .
ST 335-76
1976 BODY SERVICE MANUAL 7.00
Includes:
Complete Body Service Information for all
". body styles.
" . " ST 3.04-76 1976 OWNER'S MANUAL 1.00 .
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GAS STATION INFORMATION Refer to "Service and Maintenance"
Section for Further
Details.
Gas Cap -Located behind the
licen
se plate (coupes and sedans)
and le
ft rear fender on station
wagon model
s. See gas cap re­
moval procedure in "Service and
Maintenance" Section (Page 5-2).
Gasoline Recommendalion ­
Use only an unleaded gasoline.
. Hood Release
To Raise Hood-Th e hood release
handl e
is located beneath the in­
strument panel to the left of the steering
column. Pull the release
handle to relea
se the hood lock and
then raise the hood manually
as
shown on illustr ation.
Engine Oil DipstiCk-Located on
the left side of engine block. Check
o
il l eve l as the last operation in a
fuel stop. Main tain betwee n
"ADD"
and "FULL" marks on dipstick .
Engine Oil Recommendation­
Use only high quality SE oils. See
page 5-3 for oil viscosity chart.
Tire Inflation Pressures-Check
at least monthly. Keep inflated to
pressures shown on tire placard
af­
fixed to left front door of your ve­
hicle.
Windshield Washer -Check res­
ervoir fluid level regularly.
Use a
washer fluid, such
as GM Opti­
kleen.
Battery-Check the fluid level
monthly.
If the fluid level is low, add
only colorless, odorless drinking
water
oJ distilled water' to bring
level to
split ring in !iller opening.
EUCTROlY1E LEVEL TOO .O W
ElECTROLYTE AT CORRECt LEVEL

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A WORD TO CHEVROLET OWNERS ...
This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your 1976 Chevrolet, and to
provide important safety information. It is supplemented by two convenient folders which provide additiona l infor­
m ation on vehicle maintenance, and warranties . We urge you to read these publications carefully and follow the
recommendations to help assure the most enjoyable and troublefree operation of your vehicle.
When 'it comes to service, remember that you r Chevrolet dealer know s your vehicle best and is interested in your
complete satisfaction. Return to him for Guardian Maintenance Service and any other assistance you may require.
To assist dealers in handling your needs, Chevrolet maintains a number of Zone Offices throughout the country. Should
you have a problem that cannot be handled through normal channels, follow the procedure presented in Section 6 of
this manual underthe heading, "Owner Assistance " ,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing a Chevrolet product-and assure you of our continuing
interest in your motoring pleasure and satisfaction.
FOR CONTINUING SATISFACTION, KEEP YOUR
GM CAR ALL GM. GENERAL MOTORS PARTS ARE
IDENTIFIED BY ONE OF THESE TRADEMARKS:
N O TE TO CANADIAN OWNERS: If prefe rred, a French Owne r's Manual c an be obt ained from either your Dea le r or by writing to Gen era l Motors of Canada Limited, Owner Rela­tions Department , Oshawa, Ontario l1J 5Z6."
GM
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CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION
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G V Delco
Au x propritHair es ca n adien s On peul se proc ure r un exempf aire de ce Guide en franc;als au pres du concessionnaire ou du service des rela tions avec la client~le, General Motors of Canada Limited, Osh awa , Ontario L1J 5Z6.

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CHEVROLET OWNER'S
MANUAL
This manual should be considered a perma­
nent part of the vehicle;, and must remain
with the vehicle
at time. of resale.
CHEVROLET MOTOR
DIVISION
GENERAL MOliORS
CORPORATIOII/.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48202
All information, illustrations and speCifications con­tained in this manual all! based on the latest product information available atthe 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 Umited, wherever the name Chevrolet Motor Division appears in this manual.
ST 304-76
© GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION 1976
Table of Contents
Section Pag!!
1 Before Driving Your Chevrolet .........................•....... 1-1
2
Starting and Operating. . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-H ';'-;'1:(
Steering Column Controls ........•.......•...•............ 2-2
Floor Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. 2-8
I nstrument Panel. . . . . . • . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • .. 2-10
Other Controls and Features. . . . . . •• . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 2-27
3
I n Case of Emergency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-1
4 Appearance
Care ........•...•.......•..........•...... -' ....... 4-1
5
Service and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . •. . . . .. 5-1
6 Specifications, Owner Assistance, Service
Manuals, Index,
Gas Station Information .................. 6-1
Applicable to CALIFORNIA Sal". Only
This vehicle as delivered by GM Chevrolet Division is equipped with a bumper energy
absorption system meeting California $,8.42 (1971) as set forth in Sec 34715 Vehicle Code.
Applicable to FLORIOA Sales Only
This vehicle as delivered by G M Chevrolet Division is equipped with a bumper energy absorption system meeting section 501.125, Florida Statutes, as amended June 10, 1974.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine YOUR CHEVROLET'S FIRST
FEW HUNDRED MILES OF DRIVING
You can operate your new car from
its very first mile without adhering
to a formal "break-in" schedule.
How~ver, duril )g the first few h"iUl'
dred ,Files of. driving you can, by
obserVing a feW simple precautions,
add
to the f\iture performance and
ec()nomy of:Your car. ;
, It ,is recon:inrended , that your
, ,
speed during the first 500 miles
be confined
to' a maxiinum of 55
M .P .H ., but
do not drive for ex­
tended periods at anyone constant
speed, either fast or slow. Dur-'
ing this period , avoid
fUll throttle
starts and, if p()ssible, avoid hard
stops especially during
thefiTSt 200
mile s
()f operation since brake mis-
use during this, period will destroy
much future
brlike efficiency.
Always
drive at moderate speed
until the engine has completely
warmedup .
If you plan to 'use your new "ar
for trailer hauli #g see additional
information on
p~ge 1-10.
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SEE PAGI; 5·21 for ADQITIONAL INFORMATION ON
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR GAS MILEAGE
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