1981 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO window

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OSTANDARD OOPTIONAL
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OPTIONAL
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1. Fuel Gage 2. Warning Lights 3. Speedometer 4. Hi-Beam Indicotor 5, Odometer 6. Clock 7. Glove Box 8. Wind'shield Wip.r Control 9. Light Switch
10. Rea r Window Defogger Switch 11. Heater and Optionol Air Conditioning Control
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12. Ashtray 13. Cigarette lighter U. Radio and Control. 1.5. Turn Signal Indicator 16. Tachometer 17, Warning Gages
18. Shift Indicator
19. Check Engine 20 . R.H . Outside Remote Mirror

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine • Always keep the area under the front seat clear for maximum rear seat airflow . .: ,
• For optimum driving comfort in. heating or air conditioning modes keep ", windows . closed. .
•
Clear snow and ice from the hood and air inlet in front of the windshield . This improves heater ahd defroster performance and lowers the chance of
fogging
on the inside of the windshield.
• During winter operation
run the blower on "High" for a few moments
before driving off. This helps clear the Intake ducts of snow and further
lessens the chance of fogging on the insiele of the windshield.
The following pages of this manual proviele more operating tips for getting
maximum heating
and cooling comfort. (AlsO s"" "Engine Exhaust Gas Caution (Carbon Monoxidej"at the beginning of "Starting and Operating ."
Section 2 oHhismanual.)
Lower Air Vents (Non Air Conditioned Vehicle)
Two control handles located beneath the steering colulTYl open (pull) and ciose
(full in) the
lower "ram" air vents . The amount of air discharged at these lower
outlets increases with vehicle speed. Maximum airflow can be obtained by
opening any of the side door windows slightly. If so equipped, the rear quarter SWing-out windows will optimize lower vent performance and provide maximum
airflow without opening a siele dIoor glass. In this condition, mimimum air
buffeting
and road noise is incurred .
HEATER SYSTEM (NON AIR CONDITIONED VEHICLE)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Air Selector Lever
The air selector lever regulates air flow from the heater, defroster and air
conditioning outlets. It also controls operation of the refrigeration compressor.
• OFF--In this position the blower doeS not operate . However , when the
vehicle is moving, air will enter the passenger compartment through the floor
air outlet.
• MAX (AIR COND)--Air from the p~ssengercompartment is· mixed with a
small amount of outside air, conditioned and discharged from the upper
outlets. This position with the
temperature lever in full COLD is used for
maximum cooling under conditions
of high temperatu re and humidity .
• NORM (AIR COND) --Outside air is conditioned as it passes through the
system and is discharged from the upper outlets. This position is used for
most air conditioning situations.
• BILEVEL (AIR COND)--Outside air is conditioned and directed out the upper
outlets PlUS the floor air outlet. A small amount of air also flows trom the
windshield defroster outlets.
This position provided comfort and keeps the
windshield clear under low fogging conditions .
• VENT (ECONOMY)--Outsid~,air is discharged from the upper outlets. This position is used in cool. to moderate weather when· conditioned air· is not
required. The air conditioning compressor is turned off.
• HEATER (ECONOMY)-'-Outside air is delivered from the floor air outlets
with a small amount from the windshield defroster outlets. This position is
used for most winter driving. The air conditioning compressor is turned off.
• DEF--Outside air is conditioned and delivered from the windshield defroster
outlets with a smail amount delivered from the floor air outlet. This position
is recommended for conditions
Of severe fogging and icing only.
Air Outlets
The instrument panel air outlets may be rotated or vanes turned to direct air flow in direction' desired.
For additional air flow a lap cooler is provided under the steering column. This outlet has vertical vanes and can be rotated up or down as desired . Under this
lap cooler is an outlet with a control that can
be moved to the IefI or right for
opening and closing , controlling the amount of air
to the floor from the bottom
of the outlet.
ELECTRO-CLEAR REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
The optional defogger may be turned on after the engine is running by placing
the switch (on the instrument panel) in the
ON postlion . Power is indicated by a
green light. After the defogger has operated for a short time, the system will
automatically
shut off. If further defrosting or defogging is des ired, simply
actuate the switch again.
The defogger will not function if the ignition is off.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Refrain from removing decals or other material from the inside of rear window
with a razor or other sharp instrument since this may
damage the heating
element. . .
Clear snow and ice from the rear window to Improve the efficiency of the rear
window defogger .
RADIOS AND TAPE PLAYERS
Your vehicle may have one of several optional Delco GM Sound Systems.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Basic Controls -Although a wide variety of features is offered, the following
basic controls are common to all systems.
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• Left Knob -This knob turns the set on or off, and controls the volume. (To
use the radio, the ignition must be in '!Run" or "Accessory." ) Behind the
volume knob is a tone control. When turned to the right, it increases treble
and voice
Clarity; when turned to the left, ~ increases bass.
• Right Knob -This knob is a manual tuning control for choosing radio
'-"""''''-'''''''StatiGns, for. ,adios with rear speakers, . a fader control is behind it. This
control adjusts 'the Sound between the front and rear speakers .
• Push Buttons -Each radio has five push buttons you can use to select
your favorite stations. After using a push button, you may have to "fine­
tune"
the radio by hand for .tl]ebest rec~tion.
To "set up" the push buttons:
1 .
Manually tune to the desired station.
2. Choose the button yoU wish to use. Pull it straight out. then push it back in
firmly until it stops.
3 .
Do this for each of the five buttons.
On Delco AM-FM radios, you may choose an AM station and an FM station for
each push button, for a total of ten selections .
Do this by Sliding the selector
bar to the right and setting each button for AM stations. Then, slide. the bar to
the left and do the same for FM stations.
NOTICE: Do-not stide the setector .bar if any putf button ia pul~ out Of you couki darMge 1M rldiQ.
Spea~ers:
NOTICE: All Delco SoUnd system. hav. ungrounded speakers. InstaHing add-on tape player_, ca_ or other unitt: that use the W1hk:te speak..-s may ct.mage '(OUf o..co Sound S)'Item and imp_ oper.uotl of the added unit. Pte ... consult your dealer in .c:Ivance H you are considering additions.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cleaning Rear Glass
tf abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window, any electric
delogger element may be damaged. Avoid placing decats on the inside rear
window since they may later have to be scraped off. II you use a tempcrary
license, take care not to attach
it across the delogger grid.
Cleaning Glass Roof Panels
Never use abrasive cleaners'''on any glass roof panels, such as Vista~Vent as
they may cause scratches. AI,sQ, if you use such cleaners on the inside
surface , the tinted coating may be damaged. Avoid placing decals on the inside
surfa ce which may
later have to be scraped off.
CARE AND CLEANING OF THE EXTERIOR
Exterior Finish
The paint·lii'ish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth 01 color, gloss retention
and durability.
Washing Your Vehicle
The best way,lo,preserve your vehicle's finish is to keep it clean by frequent washings. Wash the vehide in lukewarm or cold water.
Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Do not
use strong soap or chemical detergents . All cleaning agents should be lIushed
promptly Irom the surface and not allowed to dry on the linish.
J?olis!lil,!9,.~nd Waxing Your Vehicle
Polishing is reCommended to remove built-up residue and eliminate any "weathered" appearanc~.
Your dealer offers several polishes and cleaners which have proven value in
maintaining original finish appearan£e ~ -durabtlity.
Protection of Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing
with. water is all that is usually needed. However, you may use GM Chrome Polish on CHROME or STAINLESS STEEL trim, il necessary.
Use special care with
ALUMINUM trim. Never use auto or chrome polish, steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum. A coating 01 wax , rubbed to a high polish , is recommended lor all bright metal parts.
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Preserve the original appearance of aluminum wheels (il your vehicle has
them) by keeping them clean and Iree lrom build-up 01 road dirt and/or road
salt. Regular cleaning lollowed by a coat
01 paste wax (such as GM 1 050~37 "Finish Guard") is recommended .
Cleaning White Sidew.all Tires
Use GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner or a tire cleaner which will not harm
aluminum wheel trim. A stiff brush may be used with the cleaner .
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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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HeadIirj1ts On Reminder .. . ....... 2-21 Hi!tI·Beam rdcaIor .. . ....... 2·21 t-K>T. . ...........•.• _ .. ....... ....... 2-'17 Instrumenl Panel... ...... 2.15 Interior .... 01.. (PresstMe) .. ... .
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....• . '2-30 2·19 ...... 2·14 Seal Bell FIerrindBf.. 1·8 Switch Headlights ................. ......... 2·21 TEMP (Teq)8falU'e). . ...... 2,19 LJmited·SIp Oift«enIiaI.. . ........ _5--5
""'" DOOr, . • ... ... ... 1,2 ._ .... . 2·16 GloVe Box .. 19ni1ion .. .... ............. ....... .......... _ .. 2--6 Keys ,.,
Theft Protection .... ..... ..... .........• ............. 2:2 Tn,ri:. -Powcw I\aIease .. ... 2·22 Low Seat. Child & ""8111.. . ... _. HI _ Luggage /Cargo Capacity. ; ..... ,. ..... 5-11 Mainlen PressUfe Gage ... Pressure ligtll .. RecommendaTion .
5-3. 7·1 ................ 2·19 . ................. 2·17 . ........ 5- ,3
Turbo Chaoge Interval .... ........... 2·33. 5-4 01.. Ught . . .......... .... 2-17 Openings. Roof ....... ... .. : ..... (See " Roofs") Opening 'The Hood (tnside Back Cover) Trunk ..... 2-22 Windows 1-2 Operating SpeecI$ . New car . __ -2-2 OperMing rIPS Fuel Economy .. : .... : ..... . __ ... 2"" Trailer Towing.. 1-12 Transmission .. . .... ...... 2-9 V...tilaeion Sys&em.. . ...... 2-22 Openllion ., Foreign Countries .. 2-4 Outside AIIarYiew Minor. _. . 1·3 Overheating" Engine 3-3 'Oversees Operation .. 2-4 7-8
............. Pwting Brake Pa1cing Lights ... PCII Valv. & Filter ...
... 2·. . 2·14 ... 1·. .... 7·2 Pat.1 Travel, Brake ............................ 2,14 Poishing ' & Waxing.. .. ....... ..... .......... 4-4 PoIUion ~ .... (see "Emission ConIrol")
""-~ ... Brakft: .. Door LockS .. Seett ...
.............. .......... 2-25 . .................. 2 ·14 ' ·2 .................. . 1-3 --.g ........................... . .., 2-11 2·22 Trunk Refease-.. WIfIdOoWs .. .... '·3 Pressur •• Oil GagII... .. ..... ..... ...... 2·19 L911... ............................ .. .... 2·17 Pr ....... e. ne Innation .. . So-I 2 P\..tse ""* .. 2·20 I!'ushing to Start.. . .... ..... ............. .... 5-2 ........ Andfreaze (Coolant). .. 5-6 CAp. Pressure ... . ................... ....... 5-8 o.ddng l..IMI' ... _....... ......... 5-6 0vemee8ing .... 3·3 Tha-mostat... .. 5·8 Aldol & Antennas... .. ...... 2-26 • 2~29 ..... wndoW Defogger ... . ................... .... 2-25
--I.irJWted.SIip ...... ....... 2-30. 5-9 MainTenance. ... 5·5 Stanc*d . .. 5-9 Tra iletlng.. 1·12 ReaMew Mirrors 1 -3 Aeco-v Tn. Coolant ... __ .-.................. 5·6 -.. Hood .: ' .. .' ... ' (Inside Back Cover) Seatbac k Latch 1-4 Trunk ... .. .... 2-22 Reminder Lights .......... ....... {See "L ights ") Replacomenl fastlilOef s. . .. 5· 1 Reptacement Maint9l1anc; e Schedule. .,' 5· t Reptacement Owner's Manua:.. (See Older Form) Replacement Parts.. . ....... ..... ... , ..•. 5-1 ReWaints ... Rests. Head . {See "Seal Sells") ..... 1-5 .. , 3 -9 Rocking Car When Stuc k ... RooIs C.rying cargo On .. SunrOQll ...... v-.nyt ...... ____ .... _ ......
'·2 . ..... 2 ·30 ______ ..... ...... 4-4 AotiMiOn. Tire .......... ........... .............. ..... 5·13 Ruslprooting.. .. ........ 4-5 Rust Protection SaMIy Belts .. .....
........ 4-5 .. {See "Seal 8eIts .. )
_ .............. , .. . .. .... '·4 1 ·10 CtIiIcI ...... .................. .. ~ .. . .............. ... ... 1,3 Heet RMltaints ............................... " 1-5 laIcl'lM ..
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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
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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
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. .............. 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