1981 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO warning light

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine "the "TEMP" light comes on (or, if you have a 900lant temperature gage, the
gage needle goes into the warning zone) and your air conditioner is on, turn it
off.
If the "TEMP" light (or gage) comes on while you are stopped in traffic,
shift the transmission to
"N" (Neutral).
If the "TEMP" light doesn't go off (or the gage needle doesn't start to drop)
within a minute or two:
• Pull over to a safe Place ""d stop the vehicle. Set the parking brake and
shift to "P" (Park) 9r, with a manual transmission, shift to Neutral first, then
set the parking brake.
• DON'T TURN OFF THE ENGINE. INCREASE THE ENGINE SPEED until it
sounds like it's going about twice as fast as normal idle speed. Bring the
idle speed back to normal
after two or three minutes.
tfthe "TEMP" light still doesn't 90 off, (or the gage needle doesn't start to
drop),
NOW TURN OFF THE ENGINE and proceed as follows.
•
lift the engine hood. Look at the coolant level in the "see through" coolant
recovery tank. The coolant level. should be at or above the "Full Cold"
mark on the tank. If it looks like the coolant is boiling, wait until it stops
before proceeding. You should not need to remove the radiator cap to
check the coolant
level and. it can be dangerous if the coolant is still hot. See the following Caution.
CAUTION: To help avoid being burned:
"'-'''''''''i',",,;0-Fc:io'ffi)tcremoy'J~_ c;<)olant recovery tank cap if the coolant is boiling, and
• do not remove -the radiatorc:ap WhilethIit8ngine'-aUid:radiltor a,.Slili hot.
Scalding fluid and steamean be released under pressure it either cap is taken off too soon,
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• If coolant level is low:
•
looklorleaks at the radiator hoses and connections, heater hoses and
connections,
r"diator,and water pump. See that the. fan belts are not
broken or off the pulleys an.d that the fan turns when the engine is started,
•
Add coolant to the recovery tahk.
If
the cQolant level in the recovery tank is althe correct lellel arid the "TEMP"
light (gage) still co"",s.dn,. air may be tr~ in the cooling system, This may
stop coolant from returning to the radiator. In this case, you may have to add
coolant directly to the radiator.
See "Coolant Replacement" under engine
cooling system
in "Service and Maintenance," Section 5 of this manual. Follow
steps 1 and 10. for the correct way to remove the radiator cap and add .coolant
to the radiator.
After the
"TEMP" light is out (or the gage needle is out of the warning zone),
resume driving at a reduced speed. Return to normal driving after about ten
minutes if the light does not come back
on (or the gage needle does not go
back into the warning zone).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A wheel of the wrong size or type may adversely affect wheel and bearing life,
brake coo~ng, speedometer /odometer calibration, stopping abiUty, headlight
aim , bumper height, vehicle ground clearance , and tire or tire chain clearance
to
.the body and chassis. Replacement with USed. wheels is not advised: they
may have been treated harshly or have very high mileage, and could fail
without warning.
You can get wheels from your dealer.
CAUTION: Before installing whee .. , remove any buildup of corrOsion on the wheel mounting surfaee, and brake drum or brake disc mounllng surface, by scraping and wire brushing. Installing wheels without good metal-to-metal corrtact at the. mounting surfaces can cause wheel nuts to loosen, which can lirter allow • wheel to come off while the vehicle is moving, poJ$ibly cau~ng loss _otCQlltroi . lAIIo ~ the " Wheel Nut Torque " Caution in "In Case of Emergency ," Section 3 01 thi& manual
Warranty
Tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers. Warranty information is included in the manufacturer 's warranty folder furnished with your vehicle .
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKER
The wiring circuits in yoUr 198 -1 Chevrolet are protected from short circuits by
a
combination of fuses, circllit breakers, and fusible thermal links in the
wiring itself. This greatly reduces the hazard of electrically caused fires in the
automobile. The fuse junction block is located under the left side of the
instrument panel .
The headlight
wiring is protected by a circuit bre a ker in the light switch . An
electrical overload
will cause the lights to go on and off, or in some cases to
remain off. If this happens, have your headlight wiring checked right away.
Be sides a fuse , the windshield wiper
motor is also protected by a circuit
breaker .
If the motor overheats, due to over load ing caused by heavy snow,
etc
., the wiper will remain stopped until the motor cools. Be sure to have th';·
cause of the overloading corrected.
Also , a
circuit breaker , on the f~se. panel, protects the power window, power
seat , rear
window defogger (elec.) and oth'9rcircuits when vehicle is so
equipped. Where current load is too heavy , the circuit breaker intermittently
opens and. c loses , protecting the circu it until the cause is found and
eliminated.
Fuses, located in th .e Junction Block beneath the dash on the
driver'S side are:
Fuses
Instrument Lamp , Heater Dial, Audio Alarm ........................ 5 Amp
Electronic Control Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Amp Cru ise Control ,Rear Defogger , Gages , Warning
Lamps, Warning Buzzers, Closed Loop
......................... 20 Amp
License , Parking
Lamp, Sidemarker Lamps, Tail Lamp ............. 20 Amp
Heater ,
AIC ................................. _ ................... 25 Amp
W iS Wiper ..... · ................................................. 25 Amp Stop Lamp ,Hazard Lamp, Courtesy Light, Dome Light,
Glove
Box Light , Underhond Light ............................. 20 Amp
Luggage Lamp, Lighter, Clock, Key .Warning Buzz er, Dome & .
Read Light, Power Antenna , Closed Loop ....................... 20 Amp
Radio, Delay Wiper ,
Idle Stop Sol. .............. _ ................. 10 Amp
Back-up Lamps, Dir.
S ig. Lamps ................................. 20 Amp
Choke Heater ............. .............. _ ............... ........ 20 Amp
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine LAMP BULB DATA
Application Power'Rating ~.12.8V.Watts
Headlamp Assembly
Outer - High Beam ... , .. . . . . • . . . .. . . .. . .....•. , Low,'Beam ., ..... ,., ...... ;., ... ,.,.-.. ,', ..... ~ ..
Inner - High Beam (Standard) . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .... .
High Intensity (Opt.) . , ................... .
40 60 50
50
Candle Power Parking Lamp and Front Directional Signal ........••............... Tail and Stop Lamps
Rear Directional Signal ....... , ..... _ ........... .
License Plate Lamp ...............• . ; ............ . Cornering Lamp ................ .......... . Back Up Lsmp ................................... .
Glove Compartment Lamp ..........•.........• .... Tail Lamp Assembly .............................. . Inct ieator Lamps .•................................ WIS Washer & Light Switch Lamp.; ....... . Temperature Indicator Lamp .......... ; .. ' Oil/ChOke. Indicator Lamp .................•... Generator Indicator Lamp ...•.......... ' ........ ,., Ashtray Lamp, .. , . ' .. , . , ..•. ',' ........ , .. .
Hi-Beam Indicator Lamp, ... , . ~,' .... , . , .... ~ ...... .
. 'Brake System Warning Lamp .................... ..
Seat Belt Warning Lamp .... , , .............. ' , .... '
Directional Signal Indicator Lamp, >, ... , , .. , , , ' , .. . Instrument Panel Cluster Lamps .. ' ..... , , ......... . Side Marker-Front, .... , ........ , • ' ....... .. Side Marker-Rear ,,;,~ .... , ....... " ".,., , .. '. ' .... .
Heater.
AlC Control Panel Lsmp .................. . Oome'Lamp .............................. .
Dome and Reading Lamp ....... ~ _ ...... , . , .
Luggage Compartment Lamp
.................. .
Underhood Lamp , ........................ .
Courtesy Lamp ................ _ ............... .
Radio Dial Lsmp ................................ .
Radio
Indicator
(Stereo & 8 Track) ........................... .
Radio Indicator (Stereo) ............. .
a-Track Tape Player Dial .......................... . Cassette Player (Dial) ............ _ . , .. _ ... _
24-2.2
32-3
2 32 32 2
2
2 2
2
2
2
1 1
3 2
2
3 2
2
2
12
15
15
15
6 2
LED 1 5 5
Rear Taillamp Bulb Serricing: To replace a burned out bulb:
Trade No.
4652
4651
H4651
Type
1157NA
lt57
194
1156
1156
1895
194
194
194 194
194
194
1449
161
168
194
194 168
194
194
194
561
1004
1003
93 906 194
05410 66
37
37
1. Open the trunk and remove the two screws as shown In illustration, and disengage tajllamp assembly.
74
2. Remove the socket by first press· ing down on the socket latch, then rotate the socket clockwise to remove; 3. Reverse the above procedure to reinstall. Note: Mak e sure the catch release and the bulb socKet are held securely.

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2-24
5-11
5-12
2-23 ....... 2·17 ... 2:27. 2-28 2·29 (Seo "Coolant") ,.,
2·22 6·' ,.,
2·10 5-5 .. 2 -9 2 ·'
5 ·'
5·' 1·10. ,-" . 5·1 0
3 ·' 5-10 3·' 2-17 5·10 Betore Dr iving Your Vehide... \. Bells: Sea!....,.. . (See I'Se at Belts") Blower, Healer & Air Cond.. 2-24. 2-25
Body Da mage . 4-4
.. """ ~,. Pedal Travel Trailer Towing .... Warning Ught .
2·14 2-\4 H2 2-17
Breakers . <;ircui t. • ..... 2-21. 7·3 Bteak ..... Period. New Vehicle ..• 2·2 Srioj'!( Headlights 2·7. 2·21 Brighl Metal Cleaning 4-4
Bulbs & Fuses.. 7·3. 7-4 Bumpers & HiIC:·~s. '·13 ~ 'Jack Operation ...... 3-4 B.w:ers._ . (See "'SOunds'" CoirpJler Con"mand Cont rOl System:~ 2·\8, 5·3 Cop Coolant A ecovery Tant.: .. ................. , .. 5-6 F uel.. 5-2 f>o¥Iier Steefing.. _____ -._ ....... ...... 0<. _____ -5-9 Radiator ... 5·8 Capacity, Cargo Weight. 5-11 Capacities. FlUid:. 7- Car Break-In Period . New.. 2-2 . car -Chemicals ... carbon Monoxide cautJorI .... ___ 4·' 2·' Care & Cleaning. Appearance . . .. 4·' Cargo Capacity . 5-11 Cargo on Root . Carrying,. '·2 Catalytic Converter . . ..................... ....... 5-2 ~ Command Control System .. -2·18. , ·3 Chains. Tire .. 5·15
7-6
Changing Wheets & Tires .. _ Cl-£O< ENGtl'E light .. Chectlbt, DrillSf . Child Seals & Restr ainls Chrome Protection .. ag.yette lighter ... CirCUIt Beakers QtiZOtlS Band Raoio . C!earIing .. Clock.I .. Cloth Trim Care .. ClutCh . Converter
Cold W&ather Starting ....
3 ·4 . 3·5 2 ·18. 5-3 ,., I -tO. 1·11 ... 2·22 2·21 , 7·3 2·29 . ..... 4·' 2-22 '·2 2·10 2·8 ~ip""lt Plocedu.-e . . ... 6 ·1
Condi lioner, Air (See "All" Cooditioner"~ Cons umer Relation s ... Converter ClUtch Con...eJo: Mirror Cooling System Afltilreeze (CooIanI) .. Overheating R ecovery Tank Service,. Thermoslal . COfl"lefing Lights . CorTosion Pmlection. Countries. Oper-ating in Fo.-eign .. Courtesy lights CruISe Control Cus!omer Service . 5·6
3·3
3 ·4 ,
5·6 '·7 '·8 2·7 . . 4-5 2· ' 2·30
2·12
6·' Damage, Sheet Metal . 4·4 Detogger,Re..-WiNJoW.. 2-25 DelrOSlor. Windshield . 2·24. 2·25 Delay Wipers 2·20 Descending a· Grade 2-9 Ditlererlliai (Rear Axle) limited·Slip __ 5·9 ,Malt)l~O 5 ·9
Trailllfing. 1·1 2
Dimensions 7· , Oimn'\e( Switch, Head~L 2·14 O ipshCks A.utomalic Tfansmission .. . 5-4 Engine Oil 5·3 Power Steering. 5-9 Directional Signals.. 2-7 Disc Brakes 2·15 Door loc::ks . __ ................ 1-2 Orivet' Checklist 1-1 Driving Down S teep Grades .... 2-9 in OU'sty Areas . 5 .... on Slippery Surlaces .................... 2·9 Economy ripS. Fuel .............................. 2-4 E lectric· Po_oo QpIion$ .. (See "Power"') Electrical System Banerv .. S-1 0 Bulbs .. . ....... ...... .... ........... 7,4 Circuit Breakers ....... , ........................ , 7-3 Fuses:. 7·3 GEN (Genefalor) lighI ..................... 2· 17 Jump S tarting 3- Spark Plugs 7-2 Voltmeter . 2·19 Emetgency. In Case oj Bralle WCIIllWlg li!1Il .. Eroglne Hot light .. • .. 2·17 . 2·17

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Towing: Cru EtIlIssion Caution EmISSic:m Control
3·9 3·' 3·4, 3'5
C ata lytic Conve rter 5-2 ~te< Command ContrOl System 2·18. ; ·3 CHECK ENGINE ligh t Exha ust Ga s Caution
F uel Requ irements (Gas) E",,~
2·18. 5·3 ,., , .,
... " Break -In Code Coo~ng
(See Ma intenance Schedule) 2·2 , .; ;·6 El ,.,
.. , 2·9 ,.,
(See "Fuel") ' ·5 . .. 3·1 Ideflti hcation Jump Starting . C>r Overheating . Spec~fcations Starling . Cold WeaHJeI Star ting (Gasoline) Temperature Gage Tempera ture 19h1 Thermostat E OOIN E ligh!
{See ··Oir . . EllIjne··) 3·3 ,., ,.,
'·6 2·t9 2· 17 5·6 2·t8 El"9oo Oil. (See ·'Oi l. E'ngine.') E thylene Glycot Antifree ze
E)(hausl Gas Cau tion E~~. System , If'Ispection. Ederior Fnsh Care .
Fabric Care
Fan,
Healer & Air Cond FASTEN SEAT BELTS Light. . Fastener s. RepIacemeflI .. Fifter s
Air Cleal'lEl!' . , Finish Care. Firish Damage . Flammable C\e.aoets .. .. F lashers Hazard w arning . Turn Signal..
Flooded EngIne . Starling . Floor Controls .. F luid Capacities .. FM Radios .. Folding Seats ...
5·' ,.,
, .,
... . 4·4 ,., 2-24. 2·25 '·6 5 ·'
;., ,., ,., . . • -1
3·.1 ..... 2:7 . ....... , 2·9 ......... 2·13 ..... ..... 7·1
F Ofeign CounlrllltS . Operation in ... FOUl' Season Ioit ~ . Four·WayHazard FlasheI' ... Freedom Battery .. Freeirig Car When Stt.JCk.". , .... Cop . Economy Tips .. Gogo Gasohol .. a...... Octane RaIing ..
;., , ., . 2 ·15 . '. ..... 2-3 ....... .. . 2-3
7 ·7
Overse3$ OpefatiOtl _. Tanl( Capacity Fuse
Cha rt
Circuit Breakers ...
""'" Engrne Temperat lJ'e
Fuel.. Oil Prossure Tachometef (Engille $peed) Voltmetet' , .. Gasoline
GEN (Gener ator) Light
Glas s Clea ning
Gto"e 80)( Guard AQaIIlSl Theft Hazar d Warning Flasher Headlight s Circuil &eakel IJimmtIf Switc h
instrument Pa~ SWitch Light s ON Reminder .. Head Restraint s .. tEAT Light. Heated Rear Wmdow .
2·' ,.,
'·3 '·3
2-1 9 2-15 2·19 2·18
2· 19
(See "Fuer') 2-\7 ..,
2-16 ,.,
3'
.7-3 2,14 2--?1
2-21
'·5 2·17 2·25 Heat er/Air Condihoner2·23. 2-24 High ·Beam Head~ghl!i 2-2t _ 1·13 5·10 . (Inside Back Colter) 5·10. !Inside Sack Cover)
Hitches. Traile( . Hood Latches .. Hood Release . Horn .. HOT UghL Ideotihcation Nt.mbers 19r>ilion K9YS Lock . In Case of EIT1efgenc:y .nocator lights ... Infant Seats & Aestra.nt .. II1l1ati04'l Pressure. Tires. Inlets . Air.
2-t3 2·t7 7.·5
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2·' ,., (See "UghIS") 1 ·10. r_ll 5·12 2·23 Inside Rearview Muror , '-3 Instrumetl t Pan&! & Controts .. 2·15 InleilOl Appe«i¥1Ce Care.. 4-1 Interior & inst rumen t Lights (See "Lights" ) Jacl:: Operation & Stowage.. 3- 4. 3 ·5 . 3-6 ~ S\aI1ing .. 3- 1 Keys...... '·1 Lane Ct\ange &. Turn Signals 2-7 Lap- Shoulcler Belts . (See "Seat Bells") L_
,_­Hood ...
,..
(Inside 8acto: Cover) Sealback. From. 1-4 Trunk . 2-22 lighter. Cigarette ... 2·22 ligh<' BRAKE .... ...................... .................. 2·1 7
Bright s On. !lui> c.... O£CI( ENGINE Choke Warning .. Comoring .................. . CouttKY·· ClimrneI-Swoi1ch. HNdigflt .. Electrical S)Stem (GEN) ..
2-21 ,..
2·18.,5·2 2-17 .. ....... 2-7 '·30 2-1. 2-11

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1-10 ,., ,.,
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Rear Seal.. SeIr·~stiOg BrakE!S .. SENSOR Indicator:
......... 1-8. 1-9
Sensor, Oxygen .. serviCe & Maintenance Service Station Information .. CoVer)
_ 2-14 5·3 '·3 5·' (Irisioo' Back
ShOOt Metal Damage". Shoulder Belts .. Sidemarker ,lights.
4·5 (See "Seat Betts")
Signals. Turn .. Slippefy Surfaces, Driving On .. Snow Chains
Snow Tires _. Sounds (Buzzers. Tones,elc.) Disc Brake Wear Indicator.
Headlights On .. Key Reminder. Seal Bell Spare Tire
"""-Jacking Stowage Spark Plugs Sound Systems (Radios): Speakers .. Spatilicatlons
Speed,CrUise Control .. S~. New Car Break-In. Speedometer & Odometer Spot Cleaning Stainless Steel Protection. stains. RemOval' 01".,.; Starter Salety Switch Starting Emergency (Jump. Starting). Engine Fails to Start Gasoline Engine. Pushing to Start. Steering Column Controls Column lock. Power .. Wheel, Till Stereo. Radios & Tape Systems 2·29 Stowage 0( Tire & Jacl< Stowing Things In (Or (0) Gat StucfI. Car, Freeing. Sunrool ................... . Suspension Ball Joints Tachometer Tape Systems, Stereo T ernpei'ature Gage T~ature light Thefmostat
2-26,
7-4 2·' 2·' 5-15
5-15
2-15
2-21
. 2-7 ,.,
3-8 3·5 3·' 7-2
2-26 2-27
,., 2-12 2-2 2-15 4·2 4·4 4-3 2·'
3-, 2·' 2"8 5·2
2·6 2·6 2-11
2-11
2-28,
3·' '·2 3·' 2·30
5-10 2-18 2-27
2-19
2-17 5·' Tilt-Away Steering Whee! 2-11 TipS. Operating (See "Operating TIPS" TlreS) Air Pressure. 5-11
7·9
ChainS ..
-. Cleoning. 5-15 3-4,3-5,
U .; _ ... 4 .... 3·6 """-' -.. H..,·_ .. . ............. _ ..... _ ...... 5-12
Inflation Pressure. Load Capacity .. Load Range .. Overseas Use. Placatd .. PreSsur&,·Ait.,
Replacement WhOOIs .. Stowage .. Trailer Towing. Top Care, Vinyt .. Towing OisablOO Vehicle .. To start .. Trailaring .. Transmission
........ 3-4,3-5, 3-6 5-12 5-11 5-11 . ............. ; ... 2-4 . .......... _ ... 5-11 5-12 5-17 3~5. 3-6,3-7 1-12 ...
,., .._ .... : .. 3-9 1-12
Automatic .. (See ,'Automatic TransmiSSion") Transmitter, Mobile Radio .. Trip Odometer .• ... T,,... Driving With Trunk Open ......... 2-2 Key. 1-1 Release, power .................... 2·22 Turbochafgef Oil Change_. 3-33 Turbocharger Power ...... ....... , ........... 2-32 Tum Signals.. . .... 2-7 Unleaded Gasoline (See "Fuel") Upholstery Care _. . 4-I
Vehicle Identification Number 7-5 Vehicle Loading.. 5·11
Ventilation System.. 2-22 Vents, Outside Ail".. 2-22 VIN 7-5 Vinyl
Fabric Care Root Care .. Vollmeter ..
... 4-2 4-4 2-19
Warning Flasher, Hazard Warning. Lights .. '-3-1 (See "lights-:) (See WarrantY folder) Warranty Washers,· Windshield
Washing Car. Waxing & Polishing . Wear Indicators, Disc Brake
Weight, Load Carr'iiog. Wheel Changing Wheel Nut Torque
Whgels, Replacement
Wheal, Till Steering.
Windows Manual.
Pow~ Rear, Defogger .. Windshield
2-19
. .............. 4-4 ...... 4-4 ........ 2-15 5-11 3-5 . . 3-6 3-7, 7-2 5-17 2-11
Defrosting & Defogging ..... , ............. 2-25
Washer Use in Cold Weather .. 2·20 2-19 2-19 Washer Fluid .. Wipers & Washers
Wrecker Towing
Zone Offices .. ................. 3-9 6-2, 6-3