1976 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO light

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The system will run at increased
. capacity
until the pre-set tempera­
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Comfortron Air Conditioning adds
the convenience of completely
automatic control. to the combined
heating and cooling functions of
the Four-Season system,
automat­
ically maintaining selected inside
temperature regardless of season or
outside weather conditions.
NOTE: In cool weather, the blower
will not start until engine is warmed
up . (Control lever in
"OFF" or
"AUTO" position.)
During warm weather, cooled,
dehumidified air enters the car
through the upper outlets. During
cold weather, heated airflow will
enter the car through the floor
dis­
tributor duct.
Control Panel
The control panel has a tempera­
ture dial and a single control lever.
Temperature Dial
This dial may be set once to the
desired temperature , much
as your
home thermostat, and normally
need not be adjusted thereafter.
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ture is reached. Further movement
of the temperature dial will not
de­
crease the time needed to bring the
car to this temperature . However,
since individual comfort
require­
ments vary considerably, you may
wish to vary the dial setting slightly
to compensate for warmer
or cooler
weather.
Control .Lever
In the OFF position, the system
operates on low blower with air
dis­
charged into vehicle through the
heater outlet.
It is not necessary to
turn the system to
OFF when leav­
ing the car. It will then operate
automatically whenever the car is
started.
Economy
This position is provided for cool

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Chevrolet "AU Transistor" Radios
To operate the radios, the igni­
tion switch must be in "ON" or
"ACC" position .
Push Button AM Radio
In addition to the manual con­
trols, the Push Bu.tton Radio pro­
vides five push buttons with which
to automatically
select preset sta­
tions. To preset, pull the push but­
ton "out" as far as it will go, tune
in the desired station . manually
and then
push" the button "in."',
Repeat this ope(ation for each push ,
button.
AM/FM Radio
In addition to providing stand'
ard AM reception, this set permits
you to receive clear
static:{ree FM:
broadcasts. Move the slide bar,
above the radio dial, to the right
or
left to select AM or PM reception.
All
other controls remain the same
as described for Push Buttonra­
dios. FM broadcasts may be re­
ceived as far as 25 miles from the
sending station, depending on the
power of the station and the
exist­
ing terrain .' In fringe areas , it may
be possible to retune the radio
slightly tornaintain peak reception.
If not, retune to a closer or strong­
er FM station or switch to AM
operation.
Push buttons may be
set for both
AM or J;1M stations as
follows: j
• Place slide bar in AM position.
• Pull push button out as far as it
will go, tune in desired AM
sta­
tion manually and then push
button in to lock in position.
• Repeat for each remaining push
button .
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• Place slide bar in FM position
and repeat procedures outlined
for
AM band setting.
NOTE: Bands cannot be changed
if push button
is unlocked.
Antenna
The radio antenna is incorpo,
rated in the windshield glass. If
necessary , adjustments for maxi­
mum antenna effectiveness can be
made by your authorized Chevrolet
dealer.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To Tune Your Stereo Radio
• Tune radio to an FM Stereo sta­
tion (one which makes the indi­
cator light come on with a steady
glow).
.
. •
Tune .ihe lever behind the sta­
tion .selector knob until volume
from . front and rear speakers
sounds equal. .
• Regulate volume and tone con~
troIS' as required.
Stereo Tape System
The optional !ltereo Tape Player
provides prerecorded stereo
pro­
grams for you r enjoyment.
To play, turn ignition switch to
"ON" or "ACC " position and in­
sert cartridge throu gh tape door
with label
side up arid open end in
first. Tape will play through aU four
program s in succe ssion, then replay
in same sequence. Balancing the
speakers
is not required as this ad- justment
has.
be~n made at the fac­
tory. Should it become necessary to
make ihis
adjustPlent, see your
Chevrolet dealer.
I. Rotate Fader control until vol­
ume from front and rear speak-
ers sounds equal. .
2. Regulate volume control and
tone controls as
desired,
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3. To change program track, push
in volume control knob and re­
lease; player will index to next
track. .
4.
Push in the "eject " button to
remove tape cartridge from
player.
Cleaning and Care -Every 100
hours of operation, or if tape slips
and
runs slowly , the capstan (re­
volvingmetal post), head and tape
guide should be cleaned with a cot­
ton-tipped swab moistened with al­
cohol
(do not use carbon tetra­
chloride)
.To clean the capstan,
trip the
on-off switch at the rear
of the receptacle with your finger
and hold the swab
~gainst the ro-
tating capstan .
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine l,nCase of Emergency '
Four Way Hazard
Warning Flasher
• Use the warningJlashe~ to warn
othe~ drivers allY time your ve­
hicle becomes a traffic hazard,
day
ornight. ",
•
A void stopping on the roadway
if possible, .
.' Turn on the hazard warning
flasher
by pt\'shing in on the but,
ton located on the column just
below the steering
wheeL Flasher
can
be actuated with engine igni­
tion either off
or on.
• Turn signals do not work with
hazard flashers operating.
• If the brake pedal is depfessed,
the lights will not flashbutre­
main continuously lit
• To cancel the flasher, pull the
button out.
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Freeing Car From Sand; etc.
If it becomes 'neces sary to rock
the car to free it from sand, mud
or snow, move the selector lever
on automatic transmission models
from '~D" to "R" in a repeat pat­
tern while simultaneously applying
moderate pressure to the accelera-
3-1
tor. Do not race engine. For best
possible traction, avoid spinning
wheels while
trying to free the car.
The use of AC Liquid Tire Chain
is recommended for temporary as­
sistance when traction is lost on ice
or snow.
Towing
Proper lifting and towing equip­
ment
is necessary to prevent dam­
age to the vehicle during any
tow­
ingoperation. State (Provincial in
Canada) and local
laws applicable
to vehicles in tow must be followed.
Detailed towing instructions are
available at your Chevrolet dealer.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your Chevrolet may be towed
on all four wheels , at speeds of less
than
35 mph, for distances up to
50 miles, provided the driveline,
axle , tranSmission, and steering
sys­
tem are otherwise normally oper­
able.
Use only towing equipment
specifically designed for this
pur'
pose following the instructions of
the
towing equipment manufac­
turer.A separllte safety chain sys­
tem must be used. For such towing
the steeringi;Dust be unlocked,
' transmission in neutral
an~ the
parking brake released. Attach­
ments must
oe made to mai!1 ,struc­
tural members of the car. Do not
attach to bumpers or
,aSsociated
brackets. ' Remember that power
brake and power steering assists
will not be ,available when engine
is inoperative,
EMERGENCY STARTING
NOTE: Do not push or low this
vehicle to start. Damage to the cata­
lytic converter and / or to other parts
of the vehicle may result.
• A car with a discharged 'battery
may be started by using energy
from a battery
in' another car­
call<:!d "jump starting ".
Jump Starting
Jump starting may be dangerous
and should
be attempted only if the
followi!1g three , ,~onditions are met.
If they are not, we strongly,~ecom­
mend that you leave the starting to
a competent mechanic.
• The battery in the OTHER vehi­
cle must be
12 volt and negatively
3-2
grounded, like the, one in TillS
car. (Check the' other car's
owner's manual
to see if it is.)
• The battery in THIS car must be
equipped with
flame arrestor
type
filler / venl caps on all filler
openings (as
was the original­
equipment
De ,lco battery), or it
, must be a sealed-type battery
which does not have
fi'tler open­
ings or
caps, (Each Delco bat­
tery flame arrestor cap has a grey
disc rather than a small hole-see
illustration. )
•. If thebatiery is a Delco sealed­
type battery without filler open­
ings or
caps"its charge indicator
must be dark, with or without
green dot showing, see illustra­
tion. Do
NOT attempt jump start­
ing
if the charge indicator has a
light or bright center.

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~ DARKENED INDICATOR WITH GREEN DOT .. . •• BATTERY CHARGE OK • FLUID LEVEL OK
Jump Start Procedure:
1. Wear eye protection and remove
rings, metal watch bands, and
other metal jewelry.
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2. Set parl<;ing brake ,firmly. I'lace
automatic transmission in
"PARK" in both vehicles (don't
let
vehicles touch); turn ignition
key to LOCK in car with dis­
charged battery (Neutral and
"OFF" in cars with,manual
transmissioJl). Also turn off
lights, heater,
ancl all unh~cessary
electrical loads.
3. Attach one end of a jumper
cable
to one battery's positive
terminal (identified
by a red
color, "+1', or "P" on the bat­
tery case, post, or clamp), and
the other end
of the same cable
to the positive terminal of the
other battery.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 7. Raise vehicle so tire just clears
surface, replace wheel and
slight­
ly tighteawheel nuts.
8. With leyer in "DOWN" position,
lower vehicle then fully tighten
wheeLnuts in a criss-cross
seq ueIice. After chariging wheels,
be sure,to have a mechanic check
the wheel tightness with a torque
"rench, and correct if necessary ,
to 100 ft-lbs.
Carefully instali hub cap or
wheel '
covet and rear.' wheel
opening cover, if
so equipped, on
rear wheel.
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STATION WAGON
10. When possible check inflation
of replacement tire
to a,gree
3-6
with tire placard affixed to the
left front door.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NEVER use gasoline, nail polish
remover or acetone , lacquer thin­
ners, bleaches, etc, Some basic
steps should .be remember .
ed before
the cleaning
is attempted:
1. Removt! stains as quickly as pos­
sible
before they become "set'" -':"..
2. Use a clean cloth or sponge and
r,hange to a clean area fre­
quently.
(A soli brush may be
used it stains persist.)
3.
Use s<:llvent· type cleaners in a
well ventilated area, also, do not
saturate the stained area.
4.
If a ring should form after spot
cleaning, the entire area of the
trim assembly should be cleaned
immediately.
5. Follow instructions on the label
of the cleaner.
Cleaning General Soilage
or Water Spots from Fabric
Type Trim with Foam Type
Cleaner
G.M. Multi-Purpose Powdered
Cleaner
is excellent for this type
cleaning and for cleaning a panel
section where a minor cleaning ring
may be left from spot cleaning.
Vacuum
aria thoroughly to re­
move excess loose dirt.
AL WAYS
clean a full trim assembly or com­
plete trim section-mask adjacent
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trim along stitch or welt lines. Mix
Multi-Purpose
Powdered Cleaner
in strict accordance with directions
on label of coritainer-mix propor­
tionally for smaller quantities.
USE
SUDS ONLY ON
A CLEAN
SPONGE or SOFT BRISTLE
BRUSH-'-DO NOT WET FAB­
RIC EXCESSrYEL
Y OR RUB
HARSHLY
WI1JI BRUSH. IM­
MEDIATELY
AFTER CLEAN­
ING WIPE
OFF ANY CLEANER
RESIDUE
WITH SLIGHTLY
DAMP ABSORBENT TOWEL
OR CLOTIi.
IMPORTANT­
IMMEDIATELY AFTER wip­
ING, FORCE-DR,Y FABRIC
WITH AIR
IiOSE, HEAT DRY­
ER OR HEAT LAMP. (Use cau­
tion with heat dryer or heat lamp
to, prevent damage to fabric,)
When trim materials with a sheen
or luster finish are dry, wipe fabric
lightly with a soft, dry clean cloth
to restore sheen
or luster.
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