1976 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO radio

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
o STANDARD
o OPTIONAL
1. Fuel Gauge 2. Warning Lighls 3. Speedometer 4. Hi Beam Indicator 5. Odometer
6. Clock 7. Glove Box 8. Windshield Wiper-Washer COntrol 9. Light Switch to. Rear Window Defogger Switch
11. Heater or Optional
Air Conditioner Control
12. Ash Tray 13. Cigarette Lighter 14. Radio and Controls 1
5 . Electrical Tailgate Switch
16. Vent Control 17. Paridng Brake Release
2-10

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 .
2-25
-"------~~ ..... ~ " IM~ rill< ~1111----;; ,...
• 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,
2-26
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 .
' ..

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 Owner Assistance, ........••..... , ... 64 Paint Care •...............• . -. . , .... 4-1 Parkin g Brake. : .. , ........•..... ...... :. 2-8 Lights ... , .............. ; . . . . . .•• 6-3 Precautions .............. , . . . . . . . . 2-2 Polishing And Waxing ....... -........ 4-5 Positive __ Traction Differ ential: . . . . . . .. 2-27 Pow~r Brakes.. . .......... . . ....... . 2-8 Door Locks.... .... .•.. . . ........ 2-27 Seats.... .. . ..... .... ........ .... 1-3 Steering ............. '. ' . . . . . . . . .. 2-6 Windows ........... _,I I' . • • • • • • • • •• 1-3 Pressure, Tire Inflation·;~;.:' •... ,' ..•.... 5-14 PulseWiperSystem.,.:~~ ... , ........ 2-16 ,:,J.)i!J,lShing To Start .... ,,:,, " . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-2 '-';:R~.ator """~~~ I 5 7 ;~!t,~;-_ °l_:~i'~~e" 'I~s~,tio~::::: :.::-:: 5..7 --;'~'.?}~ · verhea ting ...... '-~' •......... :... 3-3 '-'. Pressure Cap ..... ;~, .............. 5-9 Radio
~f!n~::::: ::::'::::::: :::::::: ~:~~ Stereo .... : .............. ,; . . . . .. 2-26 Tape System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-26 Raising Car,With Jack. , ' .......•.... 3·1 Rear Axle Lubricant. ........... '. .... .. 5-9 Window Defogger. . . . . • . . . . • . . . .. 2-20 Reclining Seat .......... ,. .. ...... .. 2-28 Registration, V ;hicle EngineNumber .•.•... ' .......... . 6-1 Vehicle Identification Number... ... 6-1 Release; -Hood .....•..... Inside Back Cover Replacem ent, Tires and Wheels. , . . . .. 5-19
Restarting ........................ , 2~_3
Res traints ,
~~t:::::::::::::::,:::::::::::: Lap Belts .......... " l ............ . Methods Of Restraining Children .. .
Shoulder Belts .. ' .... ~ ........•... '.
Rest s, Head (See Head Restraints) Retractors , Lap Belt. . _ . ............. .
Roof Care, Vinyl. ... , ... , ......... .
Roof Lugga ge. Carrier; ,:: ......•......
R otation, Tire; ....... ; ......•...... Safety
Belts (Seat Belts) ...... _ •.....•.... Carrier. Infant. ..... _. ' ......•. , . , , , Seat, Child .......... : ..... • •..... Schedule
1-8 1-7 1-4 1-8 1-4
1-4 4'5 2-27 5-16
1
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1- 8
Break·!n ..... , .. , . ... , . ... , . . 'ii Sea t Adjustment, Manual. ....... , , .. ~. }·2 Adjustment, Power.'., .. ". , ., .. " ,; ·.-3 Back Latch, Folding. Front, ..... , .. 1-3 Belt Buzz~r/Light Remind er .... , ',1. ' 1-6 Child Safety ........ , .......... d . .1-8 Head Restraints .•. ~' •...... '. , , . . .. ,1-7 Seat Belts . Child Restraint..... .. ... ....... .. 1-8
Inspection and Care.~', ....... ,., ',' 1-7 Lap ........... ,....... .... .... •• • • 1-4
R et ractors ......... ,.< .... , .. ', ",: 1 -5 Shoulder ........ , . , .............. ' 1· 5
Self-Adjusting Brakes .... '.' ...... . , ; 2-9 S ervice and Maintenance .. , , . . . . . . .. 5-1 Sh ift Linkage Maintenance. , ' ... ' ...... " 5·6 Operation (S ee Transmi ssion) Shock Absorbers, Superlift. . . . . . . . . .. 2-27 Shoulder Belts Adjustment. ...... , .. , 1-5
Side Marker Lights. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-3
6-11
Signals, Tum ....................... 2-5 Solvents , Rec ommen ded Cleaning -.,. " 4-1 Spare Tire .. , , , ....... , ....... , , , .. 3-4 Jacking Instru ctio ns .. ,. , . . ' ..• ,.... 3·4
Spark Knock ( S ee Fuel
R eco mmendati ons)
Specifications .-General. . . . . . . . . . . . .. ·6-1 Speed Control (Cruise Control) .. ; . . .. 2-6 Speedometer ................. ;-~ .... 2-10 Spot Cleaning •..... .........•....... 4-3 S tain less Stee I'.Pro tection ... ', . . • ..... 4·5
Stains, Removal of. .' ... ......•. '; _ ..•. 4 ·3 Starter Safety Switch ................ 2-3 . Starting . Automatic Transmission Cars. . . . 2·3
Erner.gency .. " .... , ..... ' ,' . , ... .",. 3·1 Manual Transmis sion Ca~... .. . ... 2-3 Station Wago n .. -'" .' ... '.'o'~;-;, .. , ' .. 2·28 Concealed Luggage Space ........ ·2-33 Operatibg Seats and Tailgate . •... 2-29 Steering . Column Cont,rols ,., ... ' .. ', •...... , 2-3 Column Lock~ ........... ; . . . . ... 2-3 Gear-Lubrican t ..... ;-........ ; .. --.. 5·10 Maintenance ........ _ . . , ..... ~_ •. ; . 5·10 Power. , . , .... , , , , . , •.... , . . . . . .. 2·6 Wheel, Tilt. ......... : ... : . . . . . . .. 2-6 Stereo Radio .................. : ........ 2-26
Tape S yste m ..................... -2-26 Straps, Safety (See Seat Belts) Storage Of Items .......... " .... ,... 1·3 Superlift Shock Absorbers ..• , ...... , 2-27 Suspension Maintenance .......• , ... , S~10 Tape System, Stereo •........ i.. -' ••• ,. 2·26 Temperature ' Control, Cooling ..........••. _ . . .. 2-20
Control, Heating .•.••......•...... 2-19·

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Thermostat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . . . . . . .. 5~9 Tilt Steering Wheel.. . . . . . . • • . . . . . . .. 2·6 Tire Belted ........................... 5·14 Care ............................ 5·14 Changing. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. 34 Damage and Repair ............... 5·18 Full Rated Load...... ............ 5·16 High Speed Operation............. 5·16 Hydroplaning. . . .. .. . . .. . .. . .. ... 5·18 Inflation Pressure. . . . . • • . . • . . . . . .• 5:..14 Inspection ... ".,., ... ' .••.... "., 5~16 Load Limit. . .................... 5·16 Radial Tires....... .. ....... ...... 5·14 Rotation ... ,.,.,.,." ., " .. , .... -: ·5~16 Traction .. "., ... , .. , ... " . . ,'.;'~. 5-18 Tread Wear Indicators...... ....... 5-19 US1ge andOptions ..... ' .......... 5·15 Towing Caution ....•.•........•... , ...... 3~1 Disabled Vehicle.......... ........ 3·1 To Start. . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. .. . .. 3·1 Toxic .
Cleaning Solvents ..... , , . . .. .. . . •. 4~2 Exhaust Fumes ...... , ......•• , , .. 2~ 1
Traction, Wet.Roads."' .... ,.,.,,., 5~18 Traffic Hazard flasher. . . . .. .. .. . ... 3·1 Trailer Hauling .. , . , . , ........... , . . 1·10
Break ·In Period. . .. .. .. .......... I·JO Cautions ...•................•.. ,. 1·11 Equipment. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . • .. .. 1·10 Sj?ecial
Maintenance .. ,
. , ........ , 1·11 TIre Inflation ..... , .. , . ........... 5·14 Trailer Tongue Load, .......... , .. 1~11 Transmission Automatic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Braking Effect On Hills.......... .. 2·4 Checking Fluid Level. ..... . . . . . . . .. 5·5 Fluid And Strainer ............ , .,. 5·5 Fluid Change Interval ..• " ....• , . .. 5·5 Maintenance. , •...... , . , '. '. . . . . . .. 5-5 Shift Controls .......... " . . .. . . .. 2-4 Turbo Hydra~matic .........• . , . .. 2·4 Tray. Ash .......................... 2-JO Tread Wear Indicators .... .',.,., ... , 5-19 Trim Care, Interior ............. , ... , 4-1 Trunk Driving With Trunk Open. .. ...... 2·1 Turoo..Hydra~matic Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5·5 Operation .................... , . .. 2-4 Turn. Signals and Lane Change Feature ............... , . . . . . . . . .. 2~5 Underbody Maintenance .... , . . . . . . .. 5~ 13 Upholstery And Carpet Care. . . . . . . .. 4·1 Vehicle Identification Number ....... , 6-1 Vehicle Loading, ...... , ...... , .. , , . . .. 5~ 15 Ventilating Blower., ...... :., .. " .. .. 2-19
Ventilating System .................. 2-17
Vinyl
Fabric Care Interior. . . . . . . . • • . . . .. 4·1
6-12 r
Roof Care .................... '" 4·6 Volatile Cleaning Solvents, .. ,., ..... 4-2 Caution ... , . , . , , . , .. , ......•.. ,. 4-2
Volume Control, Radio ... , ..... , .... 2~25 Warning Flasher. Hazard ............ 3-1 Warning Lights ..................... 2·11 Brake ........................... 2·12
Engine Temperature ......... , .... , 2-12 Generator •............... , . , .. .. 2~ 12 Oil Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 2~ 12 Warranty (See Warranty Folder) Washers Windshield..... .. ... . . .. ... .. .... 2·15 Washing Your Car .................. 4-5
Waxing And Polishin g .. , , . . . • • • . . . .. 4·5 Wheel Bearings , Front.... . . . . . . . . . .. 5~11 Wheel Changing.. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 Wheel, Tilt Steering ........... ...... &2·6 Wmdows ;,; Power ....................••..... 1·3 Rear, Defogger. .......... ,' ...... 2-20 Windshield
Defrosting and Defoggin g ............ 2·20
Pulse Wiper System ...... ,. . .... .. 2~16 Washer Use In Cold Weather .. ,.,. 2-15 Washer Solution ....... , .......... 2-15 Wipers And Wasbers .............. 2~15 Wrecker, Towing .•.........•....... 3~1 Zone Offices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . . . .. &.6