1976 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO trunk

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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 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

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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.

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Your Cl:
receives its power from
a
mixture of gasoline and air. The
air is taken into the system through
the air cleaner so it's important to
replace~he air cJea!1er at required
intervals. A dirty
air cleaner re­
duces . engine efficiency.
Properly Tuned'Engine
Overall tuning (a check on tlin­
ing , spark plugs, emission control
devices, etc;)
can improve your
car's gas mi,leage . You just
can't
expect an "out-of-tune" engine to
give you good gas mileage and
cleaner air.
Excess Weight
Fuel economy is related to the
work. the engine . must do. The
heavier the load , the more power it
take
s. Keep excess weight to a
minimum by removing any per­
sonal effects or luggage from the
car or trunk when they are not
needed.
Tire Inflation
Underinfiation not only causes
needless wear of the tires, but
can
also waste gasoline. It's a good
idea to check tire pressures
regularly.
Wheel Alignment
Incorrect "toe in" or "toe out" can
have the effect,of dragging your
front tires sideways
and may cause
premature tire wear.
It takes power
to carry this extra load and that
takes gas from your tank.
Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is an
emi ssio n control device added to
5-22 the
exhaust system to reduce hy­
drocarbon
and carbon monoxide
pollutants from the exhaust gas
stream. The converter contains
beads which are coated with a cata­
lytic material containing platinum
and palladium.
Use of the catalytic converter
has the advantage
of allowing the
engine
to be re-tuned for improved
fuel economy anddriveability.
The catalytic converter requires
the use
of unleaded fuel only,
Unleaded gasoline is used to re­
duce combustion chamber deposits,
corrosion
and to prevent lead con­
tamination
of the catalyst that
would render it ineffective.
The use
of leaded fuel will cause the COIO- .
lytic converter to become ineffec­
tive
as an emission control device.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Converter, Catalylic .............. .5-22, 5-23 Cooling System Care ............................ 5·7 Coolant "Recommendation ....... ;. 5-7 Overheating Caution. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-4 Courtesy Lights ............ ." ..... , 6-2.317 Cowl Air Inlets ...... , ...... , ...... . Cruise Control ............. -. . . . . . .. 2-6 Dealer. Assistance ........... -;. ...... 6-4 Defogger, Rear Window ......... , . .. 2-20 Defroster, Defogger, Windshield ...... 2-19 Dimensions, Vehicle ......• -', ........ ' 6-1 Dimmer Switch, Headlarnp : ........ ' 2-9 Directional Signals .. , . , ...... , . . . . .. 2-5 Door Locks... ....... ............ .. 1·2 Power Doo r Locks .... , •...••...... 2-27 prive Belts, Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-4 Driver ' Sj;at Adju stment; .......... , ,..... 1-2 ," D~titfy Conditions. Operating Unqer. .. 5-2 ~ Economy Gauge, Fuel...... .. ..... .. 2~14 Electric Clock ................ , .. , .. 2~15 Electrical System Battery ....................... 5·13. 6-1 Bulbs ........................... 6-3 Fuses ... " ...................... 6-3 Generator Indicator Light ..•...... 2~12 Emergency, In Case Of, . ' . , .. ~ . . . . .. 3~ 1
Brake Warnin~ Light ............. ' 2~12 Generator Indicator Not Charging.. 2-12 Hazard Warning Flasher ........... 3-1 Jacking To Change Wheels......... 3·4 Jump Starting with Auxiliary Battery 3-2
Overheated Radiator ............ ,. 3-4 Pushing To Start ................ ' 3-2 Spare Tire .... , . . . . . . . . . . . • . • . . .. 3-4
Towing .. , ...............•.... , ., 3-1
Engine
Cooling. . . . .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .... 5-7 Exhaust Gas Caution, ........•... , 2-1 Flooded , Starting Procedure. .•• . . .. 2-3 Overheating .. , .. , . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-4 Serial Number.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... 6-1 Specificati ons ......... , ....... , , .. 6-2
Starting .................. ....... 2·3 Temperature Light.. , ........ -. .. ,. 2-12
Engine Oil Capacity .... ' .... , .... , ....•••. ',," 6-1 Change Interval .......• ' .. , • . . . .. 5-2 Dip Stick........ ........ ........ 5-2 Filter .......... .-. . . . . . . . . . . • . . . .. 5-2
Pressure Indicator .•.......••.... , 2-11 Recommendation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-3 Ethylene Glycol Coolant... . . . . . . . . .. 5·7 Exhaust Gas caution.... .... ...... .. 2 .. 1
Driving With Trunk Open. ........ 2-1 Exhau st System Checks ........ ,' .. 2-1 Parked With Engine Running. , .... 2-1 Pulling A Trailer. .............. " 2_1 Exterior Finish and Trim Care. . . . . .. 4-5
Fabric Care.. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. ... 4-1 Fan Belt ............................. 5-4 Ventilating .•... , ................ , 2-19 Filter, Oil. .... " ................ , . .. 5-2 Finish Care Exterior .......... , . , .. , 4-5 First Few Hundred Miles of Driving .. , ........... ' .... ; . . . . . .. ii
Flammable Cleaning Solvents. . . . . . .. 4-2 Flashers Hazard Warning .... ~. ............ 3-1 Turn Signal. ..... ' ......... , . . . .. 2-5 Flooded. Engin e, Starting. . . . . • . • . . .. 2-3 Floor Controls. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... 2·8
6-9
Fluid Capacities ........... ·......... 6.1 Fluid Levels
Battery ..... , ......... Inside Back Cover
Brake Master Cylinder., ..... , .... 5-11 Engine Oil .............. , ........ 5·2 Power Steering .. , ......... '" . . .. 5.10 Radiator .................. ,. ,-... , 5-7 Rear Axle ................... '.... 5-9 Transmission ....... , . , ........... , 5-5
Fluid Recommendations
Brake
........................... 5.11 Power Steering, .......... '. -..... ~'. 5-11 Rad.iat~r, : ......... ....... ,.,."., 5-7 TranslOlsslon ....... , . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5·5 Windshield Washer .. , ., ....... ;--.-, 2-15 Fogging, With Air Conditioner ..... " 2-21 Folding Seat Back Latches ... ........ 1·2 Foreign Countries , Operation In .... ,. 1-12 Four Way Hazard Flasher. , . , , ... , ,. 3-1
Front Suspen sion. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. 5-10 Front Wheel Bearings ... :: ......... ,. 5·11 Fue l (See Gasoline) Fuel Economy Gauge ..... , ... , ,. . .. 2-14 Fumes, Engine Exhaust., ....•..... , .• 2-1 Fuses Cbart ........................... 6-3 Location.... . .. . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Gas Station Information .,. Inside Back Cover Gasoline, Capacities ..... : , , . . . . . . .. 6-1 Do Not Use For Cleaning .. , . , . , ., 4-2 FlUer Cap Location .... Inside Back Cover
Fumes ........................... 2·1 Gauge ........... ,..... .......... 2·11 Low·Lead............ ...... ...... s· Recommendations, .... ,...... .... 5-1 Gauge, FueL .... ,........ .. ........ 2-11 Gearshift Lever... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2·4 Generator Indicator Light ........... 2·12

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