1976 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO light

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Spot Cleaning Fabric Type
Trim
Materials with Solvent
Type Cleaner
Before attempting to remove
spots or stain s from fabric, deter­
mine as accurately
as possible the
nature and age of the spo t
or stain.
Some spo ts or st.ains can be re­
moved sa
tisfactorily with water or
mild soap
solution (refer to ac­
companying
'' It'emoval of Specific
Stains"). For best results, spots or
stains should
be removed as soon
as possible . S9rne types of stains
or soilage such
as lipstick, some
inks , certain typ
es of grease etc.,
are extrem ely difficult and, in some
cases , impossible to completely re­
move. When cleaning this type .of
stain or soilage, care must be taken
not to enlarge the soiled area.
It is
sometimes more desirable to have
a small stain than an enlarged stain
a s a result of careless cleaning.
~
G.M. Spot Lifter (Solvent Type)
is excellent .for spot cleaning stains
containing grease, oil or fats from
fabric type trim. Exces s stain
should be gently scraped off trim
material with a clean
DULL knife
or
scraper. USE VERY LITTLE
CLEANER, light pressure , and
clean cloths (preferably cheese
cloth). Cleaning action should
be
from outside of stain FEATHER­
ING toward s center of stain and
constantly changing to a clean sec­
tion of cloth. When stain
is cleaned
from fabric, immediately dry area
with an
air hose, heat dryer or heat
lamp to
helppreverit a cleaning
ring (use caution with heat dryer
or heat lamp
to prevent damage to
fabric materi
al). If a ring forms,
immediately repeat the cleaning
operation over
a slightly larger
area with special emphasis on
FEA THERlNG towards center of
area.
If ring still persists, mark
off adjacent trim sections and clean
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entire affected trim panel sectIOn
with G.M. Multi-Purpose Powdered
Cleaner
as previously described
under "Cleaning General Soilage
or Water
Spots with Foam Type
Cleaner."
Removal of Specific Stains
Grease or 011 Stains-Includes
grease, oil, butter , margarine shoe
polish , coffee with cream,
ch~wing
gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable
oils, wax crayon; tar and asphalts.
Carefully scrape
off excess stain;
then us.e Spot. Lifter (Solvent
Type) as previously described.
Shoe polish, wax crayons, tar and
asphalts will stain
if allowed to
remain on trim; they should
be
removed as soon as· possible-use
caution
as cleaner will dissolve
them and may cause them to bleed.
Non-Greasy StaIns-Includes cat­
sup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit

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and blood . Carefull y scrape o
ff ex­
cess stain; ,then sponge stain with
cool
water. If stain remains use
Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
(Foam Type) as previously de­
scribed.If odor persists after clean­
ing vomitus or urine, treat area with
a water-baking soda solution (1
teaspoon baking soda to 1 cup of
tepid
water ) -finally, if necessary ,
clean lightly with
Spot Lifter (Sol­
vent Type).
IMPORTANT: In the event white
or light-colored seat trim becomes
stained due
to contact with materials
that
do not have color-fast dyes
(certain types
of casual clothing ,
decorative paper, etc. )
the trim
must be cleaned
IMMEDIATELY
to avoid permanent discoloration.
Clean with Multi-Purpose Powdered
Cl eaner
(Foam Type) as previously
described.
Combination Stains -Includes
, candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains.
Care­
fully.scrape off'excess stain; then
clean first with cool water and
allow to dry,
If stain remains , clean
with , Spot Lifter (Solvent Type).
Cleaning Vinyl or Leather
Trim
'
Ordinary s oilage can be re­
moved from vinyl or leather with
warm water and a mild soap such
as saddle soap
or oil soap , or ap­
proved equivalent. Apply a small am
ount
of soap solution and allow
to so
ak for a few minutes to loosen
dirt; then,
rub briskly with a clean
damp cloth to remove dirt-and
so ap residues-this operation may
be repeated several times if nec­
essary. Some soilage such as tars,
asphalts, shoe polish, etc, will stain
if allowed to
remain on trim-they
should be wiped off as quickly , as
possible and the area cleaned with
a clean
cloth dampened with G.M.
Spot Lifter (Solvent Type).
Belt Restraint Care
• Clean only with mild soap solu­
tion and lukewarm water.
• ,Do not bleach or dye belts since
this
may severely weaken belts.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Pari Number SiZe
1050520 16 oz.
1050729 8 oz.
1050803 1 lb.
1051055
16 oz.
1051186 22% oz.
1051398 8
oz.
1051515 32 oz.
1051516 32 oz.
1051772 20 oz.
1051855 32 oz.
1051858 16 oz.
Description
Lubriplate (White Grease)
Vinyl Top Cleaner
Multi-Purpose
Powdered
Cleaner
Preservatone
Gem Glo
Spot
Lifter
Optikleen
Washer Solvent and
Gas Line
De-Icer
Presoftened Cleaner/Wax
Dexron II
G.M. Super E.O:S.
(Engine Oil Supplement)
4-8 Hood,
Trunk and Door Hinges and Latches
Cleans optional vinyl tops
Qleans vinyl and cloth on door trim,
seats and carpet;
also ti res and mats
Preserves finish on
vinyl fabric
Quick
clean-up and wax; for slightly dirty finishes
Spot and stainiemoval on cloth and fabric
Windshield Washer solvent and anti-freeze
Same as 1050001
One-step cleaner and wax
Automatic Transmission fluid
Consult your Dealer for usage

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine • If it feels warm, the level should
. be close to the "AilD" mark
(either slightly above or below) .
• If it feels hot (cannot be held
comfortably) the level . should be
between the "ADD" and
"FULL" marks.
NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL. It
takes only one pint to raise level
from ADD to
FULL with a hot
transmission.
Automatic Transmlssion­
Drain
Intervals
The transmission operating tem-perature
resulting from the type of
driving
conditions under which
your vehicle
is used is the main
consideration in establi shing the
proper frequency of transmission
fluid changes.
If you do not use your vehicle
under severe conditions, change the
fluid and filter every
60,000 miles.
Refer to section
6, "Specifications",
for required fluid quantities.
If the vehicle is usually driven
under one or more of the follow­
ing conditions
-considered severe
transmission service
-change. the
transmission fluid and filter every
15,000 miles.
5-6
• In heavy city traffic .
• Where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90
0P (32°C)
for extended periods.
• In very hilly or mountainous
areas.
• Frequent trailer pulling .
• Commercial uses, such as taxi,
police
car or delivery service.
Transmission Shift Linkage
Every 7,500 miles or 6 months
lubric ate shift linkage with water
resistant
EP chassis Illbricant which
mee
ts GM specification 6031 M.

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Lubricate with engine oil every
15,000 .miles as follows:
1. V-8 Engine-lubricate cable pin
at the carburetor lever.
Hinges
The following points should be
checked and lubricated every 6
months or
7,500 miles, whichever
occurs first: hinges on all doors,
fuel filler door, trunk lid, door lock
striker and door jamb switches.
Hood Latches
Every 6 months or 7,500 miles
whichever occurs first, lubricate
hood latch assembly and hood
hinge assembly
as follows:
1. Wipe off any accumulation of
dirt or contamination on latch
parts.
2. Apply Lubriplate
or equivalent
to latch pilot bolts and latch
locking
plate,
3. Apply light engine oil to all
pivot points in release
mecha­
nism, as well as primary and
secondary latch mechanisms.
4. Lubricate hood hinges.
5. Make hood hinge and latch
mechanism functional check to
5-12
asSUre the assembly is working
correctly.
Air Conditioning
Have your Chevrolet Dealer
check your Air Conditioning
sys­
tem at some time during the winter
months to be sure there has been
no loss in cooling output. During
the summer, see your Chevrolet
Dealer immediately if you suspect
the system
is nof performing as it
should.
NOTE: Your car's air condition­
ing system will not operate be­
low ambient temperatures of 300P
( -1°C) regardless of control
position.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine IMPORTANT FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT GASOLINE MILEAGE
How you drive , where you drive ,
and when you drive
,all have an
effect
on how many miles you can
get from a gallon
of gasoline. The
careful attention you give your car
as far as maintenance and repairs
are concerned will .also contribute
importantly to
fuef economy.
Fuel Selection '
Your vehic1eis designed to op­
erate only 011 unleaded gasoline of
at least 87 average octane
num­
ber (Research octane plus Motor
octane divided by two). This
gaso­
line should have a Research octane
number
· of at least 91, and a.
Motor octane number of at least
83. Onleadedgasoline
is essential
for proper emission co ntrol system
operation, and it will minimize
spark plug fouling. The use of
... AND HOW TO IMPROVE IT
leaded gasoline can damage or
severely reduce the effectiveness of
the emission control system and
re­
sult in loss of warranty coverage.
"Jackrabbit" Starts
Gasoline can be conserved (and
engine and tire life prolonged) by
avoiding unnecessarily rapid
accel"
eration away from lights and stop
. signs,
Stop-And-Start · Driving
Frequent stops and starts during
a trip really cut down on your miles
per gallon.
Plan even your short
shopping trips to take advantage of
through streets
to avoid traffic
lights.
Pace your driving like the
professional drivers to avoid
un­
necessary stops.
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Excessive Idling
An idling engine uses gasoline,
too.
If you're faced with more than
a
few minutes ' wait and you're not
in traffic, it may be better to
"turn
off"
and start again later.
Sudden Stops
Sudden stops themselves don't
waste gasoline, but energy
is
wasted as heat in braking, Energy
in the form of gasoline is also
needed to accelerate back to
driv­
ing speed.
Lubricants
A properly lubricated vehicle
means less friction between moving
parts. Consult this manual and the
maintenance schedule for the
proper lubricants to use and the
lubrication intervals.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKER: (Continued) Tho hSDdlomp clrculls are proleded by a dreult breaker In the light Iwitch. An slsc:trlcol overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or In som~ cOles to remain off'. If this condition deve lo ps, have your
wiring circuit. checked Immediately. In addition to a fuse, the windshield
wiper mot or Is also protected by a circuit breaker. If the motor oyer· heats, due to overk>adlng caused by heClvy snow, etc. tl\e wipers will
remam stopped unltl the motor cools. Also, a c.Irc:uit brea ker. mounted on
the firewall, protects the power window, power seat, and other circuits when vehicle Is so equipp.d. Where current load Is too heavy, the
circuit breake r Intermittently opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the cause Is found and eliminated. Fuses, located in the Junction Block beneath the dash on the driver's .Ide are: Radio, TCS SoL, Hydra·matic Downshift and Anti·Diesel Control, Pulse Wiper System, ChQke Pull Off ........................ . W/S Wiper............. .• . .. . .................... . Stop Lamps, Hazard flasher..... . ......... . Heater, A /C ...... . . .. ' Dir. Sig., B /U lamps, Power Window Relay. Inst.lamps, Heater Dial,::, ..... Inst. Panel Warning Lamps, Gauges, Cruise Control, Rear Defogger Override Relay, SeaL8elt Warning Buzzer. ..... -. c •••••. Warning Buuer, Luggage Lamp, Clock, Courtesy Light, Ligflter,
lOA 25A lOA 25A .. 20A 3 A
lOA
Glove Box Light. . . . .. . . . . . . . ..... 20A Tail lamp, Parking Lamp, License, and Side Marking Lamp... . ..... 20A
An Air Conditioning high blower speed fuse, 30 amps., is located in an In-tine fuse holder runnin g from JUnction block to AI ... Conditioning -relay. Do not Ufe fuses of higher amperage rating than those recommended
obove. Fusible ,
LInks are in(:orporated into 'he wiring system. These are wires of such a gauge that they will fuse (or melt) before damage occun to an _ent ire wiring harn ess in tile even' of an electrical
overload. See your Chevrole t Deal er if fusible link re placement
becom es necessary.
BULB SPECIFICATIONS Heodlamp Unit Outer-High Beam ..........•..•.. Low 8eam .... · .•.••..••....
Inner -High Beam .......... , . •.. .. Parking lamp and Front Directional Signal. .......••... Toil and Stop Lamps Re,ar Directianal Slgn(ll .......•..... license Plate Lamp ............•..... Back.up Lamp ................•.••.. Glo .... Comportment lamp .•..••.....• Indicotor lamps Clock lamp Temperature Indicdtor Lamp 011 Pressure Indica'tor lamp Generator Indicator lamp Hi-880m Indkator lamp Auto. Trans. Quadrant Lamp
Directional Signal Indicator Lamp
Brake System W,a ,rn!ng Lamp Seat Belt Warning Lamp oOor Open Warning Lamp Inshvmen' Panel Ou.ter lamps. Sid. Morker-FrOl1i ................. . Side Marker-Rear ................. . Heater, Ale COntrol Panel Lamp .....•.
D ome Lamp ....................... . lU9t1oge Compartment Lamp ......... . Underhood lamp ................... . Courtesy Lamp ..................... .
Radio Dial Lamp (All exe. Stereo ond Tape player) . . ................ . RadiO, Oial Lamp (Stereo and Tape player) .................... .
Reading lamp ..................•... Radio Indicator .......••..••.•.••...
6-3
Can_uea power Humb ...
37Y~W 4000 55W (S.ale~, Beom)
37V1W 5001 (Sealed Beam)
24-2.2 11S7NA
32-3 1157 3 168
32 I J 56 2 1891
2 194
3 168
2 194
2
194
2 1895
12 211·2or211al 15 1003 15 93
6 631
3 1816
2 564 15 1004 I 66

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine INDEX
Absorbers, Superlift Shock. . . . . . . . . .. 2-27
Accessory Drive Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-4 Accessory P()sition, Steering Column Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-2
Acrylic Lacquer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-5 Adjusters, Automatic Brake. . . . . . . . .. 2-9 Air Adjustable Superlift Shock Absorbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-27 Air Circulation .......... " ..••..... 2-17 Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . • • . . . . .. 5-4 Air Conditioning
Automatic Operation. .. . . . . . . . . . .. 2-22
4 Seasons Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-20 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-12 Air Inlets , Ventilating System ........ 2-17 Antenna •.......... -•....•• , . • . . . . .. 2-25 Anti-freeze (See Cooling System).... .. ~l Anti-Spin Differential. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-27 Anti-Theft Key Buzzer System ........ 2-2 Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock. . . .. 2-2
Appearance Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-1 Ash Trays. . . . . . .. .. . . .. . . . . . . . . ... 2-10 Automatic Brake Adjusters. . . . . . . . .. 2-9 Automatic Transmissions Fluid Check.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-5 Fluid Recommendations ... , . . . . . .. 5~5 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-5 Operation ...... ,., ....... "., .... 2.4
Starter Safety Switch .. , ..•• ' .• ' . '. 2·3 Axle Rear Fluid Level ............... , . . . . .. 5-9 Maintenance .............•...... , 5·9 Backup Lights.... . . . . .. . . ... . . . . . .. 6-3 Ban Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. . . .. 5·10
Bassinet Placement.. • . . . . . . • . . . . .. .. 1-9 Battery Emergency Starting, . , •...... , . . .. 3-2 Auid Level ........ , , .In side Back -Cover Gas Caution. .. .. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. 3-3 Specifications ....... , ............. 6-1 Bearings, Front Wheel. ......... , .... 5·11 Before Driving Your Chevr olet. ...... 1-1 Belted Tires .. , "., ............ , .... 5·14 Belts Engine Drive .... , . . . . . . . . . •.. . . . .. 5-4 Lap ............................. 1-4 Shoulder, ......... , ............ '. 1-4 Blower, Ventilating ................. 2-19 Body Identif ication Number .......... 6-1 Brakes D,riying Through Deep Water, . , , .. 2-8 Linings .. , ...................... , 2-8 Maintenance ..... ' . ... , . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Master Cylind er Level ......••..... 5-11 Parking Brake.. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. 2-8 Pedal Travel ........... , . . . . . . . .. 2-8 Power, ...................• , ..... 2-8 Self-Adjusting ... , .......• " ...... 2-8 Trailer .................... ,..... I-to Warning Light. .... -.............. 2-1 2 Break-In Period Cars Pulling Trailers. . .. ...... .... 1-10 New Car ......... ,., ... ,........ ii Bright Metal Cleaning ....... '. ' . . . . .. 4-5 "Brights" Headlamp Indicator , ...... , 2-13
Buckles, Seat Belt., ........... ,. .. .. 1-4
Bulbs and Fuses .............. , . , . .. 6-3 Bumper Jack
Operation ........ , ...•••••..•.... 3-4 Stowage ............ , .••. , . . . . . .. 3-5 Seat Belt Buzzer Key Remin der ................ , . .. 2-3
6-8
Cap,
Engine Oil ...... , . . . . • . . . . . . • . . .. 5-2 Gasoline ............. , . . . . . . • . . .. 5-2
Ca~~~fti~~·:::::::::::::::::: :::::: ~: Carbon Monoxide Caution •.. , ..•.... 2-1 Carpet Care... . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. .. 4-2 Carrier, Infant Safety................ 1-8 Carrier, Roof Luggage ........ , . . . .. 2~27 Catalytic Converter ........... , .. 5-22, 5-23 Changin g Wheels and TlCes. . . . . . . . .. 3-4 Cha rging System Indicator Light...... 2-12
Chassis Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-9 Child Restraint
Cars Not Equipped With
Special Child Restraints. , .. , ..• 1-8
Child Safety Seat. .. . .. . . . . . .. . . .. 1-8 Infant Safety carrier. .. . . . . . . . . . .. 1-8 Chrome Protection ....... , .......... 4-5 Cigarette Lighter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 2-15 Circuit Breakers, Headlamps. . . . . . . .. 6-2 Cleaning
Carpet Care.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . .. 4~2 Exterior Finish and Trim. . . . . • . . .. 4-5 Fabric and Interio r Trim .......... 4-1 Solvents Recommended ........ , . .. 4-1 Spot Removal. ...... : . . .. . . .. . . .. 4-3 Vinyl Top ........ , . , . . . . . . •• . . .. 4-5 Clock ............................. 2-15 Coa t Hooks.......... ........••.... 1-2 Cold Weather Starting.. . . . . . . • • • . . .. 2-3
Comp artment
Glove., .... , .. , ....... , ...•..... 1-1 Luggage ....................... :. 2·33 Complaint Procedure. . . . . . . . . . •• . . .. 6-4 Conditioner, Air.. .. . . . . .. . . • .. . .... 2-20 Controlled Differential .......••• , . .. 2-27