1976 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO change time

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Engine Exhaust Gas Caution (Carbon Monoxide)
Avoid Inhaling exhaust gases because
thay cont./n carbon mODOxlde, which by
1t'811 Is color/e.. and odor/elS. Carbon
monoxIde Is • dangerous gas fh,t can
caus. uneonsC /ousnftu and Is potentially
lelha/.
It at any time you .,u.pect that exhaust _
tumes ., •• nf.rlng'··the passenger com­
partment , half' the -cause determined and
co".cfed a. soon as possible. II you must
drlv. under these c6ndltions, drive only
with a/l window. luliy open.
-
The best protection .gainst carbon mon­
oxide entry Into the' C81 body Is a properly
maintained' engine exhaust system, car
body and body v.ntllallon syslem. /I Is
recommended tha' the -exhaust system
and body bo Inspecled by a compel"",
mechanic. .
• Each limo rhe vehlcl. I. ralsod lor 011
c"'ng8.
• Whn.If.r " change Is noticed in the
sound 01 IIH1 exhaul' sy~.m.
• Whene"., the ."haust system" 'under­
body or TNr ot the .,ehlele is damaged.
S .. 1.0U1 Maintenance Schedule tolder
furn
shed with your .,ehle/. for Inspec­
tion procedure .
To allow proper operation ot the car's
ventli.t/on system. keep tront ventilation
Inl.t grme e/hr at .now. I."ves or other
obstruction
.t .11 time,.
SITTING IN A PARKED CAR WITH
ENGINE RUNNING FOR
AN EXTENDED
PERIOD IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
Do not run ,.nglne In confined areas
such as ,garage. ",.iny more than needed
to mOlfe"vehic/. In' or' out of are •. When
v.hlc/ol • • 'opped In an UNCONFINED
ar •• with the engine running tor any more
than a 'short period , adJust he.ting or
cooling sy.tem to toree outside aIr into
car .s tollow,:
1. On cars not equipped with air condi­
tioning.
set tan to medium or high
spefKi and upper control lever to any
poslUon oxcepl OFF.
2-1
2. ' On c." equipped with menu.' air call­
dltlonlng, 8.t fIn to m.dium or high
speed. upper control lever to any pos;­
: tlon except OFF, Ind lower contrOl
I.ver to Iny position except .xtrem •
. ,." COLD.
3. On cara equIpped with automatic a"
conditioning , .et control ,-.,e, to HI
except In hot wNther In .""lch cas.,
set lever In AUTO.
The Irunk lid should be closed while
driving to help prevent Inadvertently draw­
Ing exhaust gases Into the car. It I. unwise
to drive .t high speed. for long dUrations
with
the trunk lid open. However, if for
some ,e.son the trunk must remain open
tor a period' whJle moving, or electrical
wiring
or other cabl. connections to a
trailer mu.t PlIS through the seal be­
tween trunk lid and bo,dy, the following
precaut~ons shoUld be observed:
• Close all windows.
• Ad/u.t h •• tlng or cooling system to
force outside aIr Into car as described
In nem. 1, 2 and 3 abo,.e but with f.n
.al ., hIgh speod.
• On cats equipped with outside air vents
In or under Instrument panel, open
vonl. lully.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A high quality SE oil was in­
stalled in
your engine at the factory.
It is not necessary to change this
factory-irtstalled oil prior to the
recommended normal chartge pe­
riod . However , check the oil level
more frequently during the break­
in period since higher oil consump­
tion is normal until the piston rings
becom e sea ted.
Recommended Viscosity
To help assure good cold and hot
starting, as well as maximum en­
gine life, fuel economy and oil
economy , select the proper oil vis­
cosity for
the temperature range
anticipated from the following
chart:
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
I I I I 20W 20 lOW 30 lOW 10 7(lV, 10 JOW 50
JOW 5w 30 lOW 30 lOW 40
sw 20 5W 30
F --;fO , ? ,2,0 ,4,0 ~O 8,0 , 1~
°c 30' 20 10 0 1 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL,CHANGE
NOTE: SAE 5W-30 oils· are rec ommended for all seasons in vehi­cles normally operated in Canada. SAE 5W-20oi ls are nol recommended fur su stained high-speed driving. SAE 30 oi ls may be used at tempera tures above 4O"F. (4"C.)
5-3
Checking Engine Oil Level
The engine oil should be main­
tained
at proper level. The best
time
to check it is as the last step in
a fuel stop. This will allow the oil
accumulation in
the engine to drain
back in the crankcase.
To check the
level, remove the oil gauge rod (dip
stick), wipe it clean and reinsert it
firmly for an accurate reading. The
oil gauge rod is marked
"FULL"
and "ADD." The oil level should be
maintained in the safety margin,
neither going above the
"FULL"
line nor below the "ADD" line.
Re sea t the gauge firmly after taking
the reading.

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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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