1976 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO radio controls

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
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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 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