1981 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO low beam

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine • Firmly apply the parking brake. Do not use ·the transmission as asubsmute for the parking I)rake.
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Move the automatic transmission shift lever to "P"(Park).
•
Turn the key to "Lock ."
•
Remove the key (the · buzzer is designed to remind you).
• Lock all doors .
TURN SIGNAL AND HEADLIGHT BEAM LEVER
The turn signal lever on the left side of the steering column also controls
headlight low-beam and high-beam and the optional Cruise Control. (For Cruise Control operation, see page 2-12.)
• Turn Signal -Move the lever up to the second stop to signal a right turn.
Move it down to the second stop to signal a left turn. When the turn is
completed, the signal will cancel and the lever will return to horizontal.
• Lane Change Signal -In some turns, such as changing lanes, the steering wheel is not turned far enough to cancel the turn signal . ·For convenience,
you can flash the turn signal by moving the lever part way (to the first stop)
and holding it there. The lever will return to horizontal when you release it.
TURN SIGNAL MOVE UPWARD -R.H. TURN MOVE DOWNWARD -l.H. TURN
I LANE CHANGE I MOVE UPWARD TO
HEADLIGHT BEAM CHANGER (HEADUGHTS ON)
PUtl LEVER TQWARDYOU
l$T STOP-CHANGE FROM LEFT TO 'RIGHT lANE
MOVE DOWNWARD TO 1ST STOP-CHANGE FROM RIGHT TO LEFT LANE
A green light on the instrument panel is designed to flash to tell, you that the
lront and rear turn signal lights are working . If the light stays on, but does not
flash, check for burned-out turn signal bulbs.
If the green light does not come on when you move the lever, check the fuse and indicator bulb. However, if
you ordered a traiter towing option in which extra wiring was added to attach
the
trailer lighting, a different type'of flasher was installed. In tliis case, the
green light will continue to flash even if a turn signal bulb bUrns out. Therefore ,
you must
regularly look at the front and rear turn signal lights to be sure they
are working.
• Headlight Beam Changer -With the headlights on, pull the lever toward
you until you hear a click, then release it. The lights will change from Iow­
beamto high-beam or from high-beam to low-beam . When the hig~-beams
are on, a blue light will appear on the instrument panel.
CORNERING UGHTS
The front fender cornering lights operate in conjunction with the turn signals.
When the turn signal is operating in either direction, and the headlights or
parking
lights are on, the corresponding cornering light emits a steady
sideward beam to provide additional illumination .
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine • without power assist. the vehicle cah stiR be 'St0ppe9 by pushing mUch harl'ler on the brake pedai.' However. the' stopping distance may be lOnger.
even though the brakes. themselves remain fully operational.
Self-Adjusting Brakes
• The brakes on this vehicle (excePt fO( the parking brake) areseli-adjusting .
They have been designed so that periodic brake adjustment is not required :
• The drum brakes.llIIj~st thelliselves when the brakes are firmly applied
while the vehicle is rIlClving backwardS . .. ..
• The disC brakes adi\lSt th!!rI'Jselves each time the'brakes are used ..
• iflhe brake pedal goes down· farther tI'",n normal. it ~y be due to a lack of adjustment. To find · out if this istheclISe •. p rive backward and forward a
few times •.. app/ying the brakes firmly wheri going each direction .
~'''''''':~-,;---.. '-:.,;r!.i-- ....... ""'~.-_ , : . __ '._ -• _ • . -• • • See your ~ealer If pepalhelghtdoes not return to normal. O(Ii there Isa rapid increase in pedartravel. This could be a sign of other brake trouble.
~. Also .eEl your dealer if the parking brake needs adjustment. .
NOTICE; "Rloirog lhe rio" by resting .y.,;., t_ on .h,;. tir ... podol when you do not intend to tWake:ciiri CauM overheated br.kes. This can we., out the brake linings fnter anci damage the brakes thamsetvas, .s w.lla.~ast."f~1. .
HEADLIGHT BEAM . CHANGER
The headlight beam charlger that controls the. head'ght high/low beam is built
into the turn signal lever. See "Turn Signal an(j Headlight , Beam Lever" in the
-'''''~''1li'OOm'l!r601umnGqpt''lls'' Section 2 of this manu~I.._ .
PARKING BRAKE
• To setthepat\(mgbrake. fully depresstheioot pedalat th~ far left side
• For better holding power.first,press&ow";'~eregular·brake pedal with your
right foot; Then
hold it wliile setting tile parking brake w'fh your leltfoot.
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To ' releasethe parking brake. Wi' ·the "Brake Release " handle located at
the lower I.eftside of. the . instrument panel.
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To help remind YOIJ; the brake sYStem warning light is designed to stay on
if the parking brake control is noi '\ullyreleased and the igilition key is On.
• Nev';; drive the vehicle wtlh ih~' ~I damage .
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The Mist feature, intended to remove incidental windshield spray such as from."
passing vehicles is activated by moving the control knob to the extreme left ,­
and holding it in this posnion. The wipers will continue to operate until tile
control knob is released and allowed to return to the OFF position . .
The washer system is operated by depressing the control knob for one or two
seconds in any position.
In the OFF position the wipers will oper,ate 3 to 5
times and then stop .
Ught Switch
The three-position light switch controls the headlights, taillights, parking ~ghts, sidemarker lights, instrument lights. and dome lights as shown. Instrument light
intensity can
be varied by turning knob clockwise or counterclockwise. Full
counterclockwise position turns on interior light An optional head lamp warning
chime sounds when the ignition key is. placed in either the OFF, ACC or LOCK
positions. , ....
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NOTICE: When the parking lamps or t)Hd1ampS .... to be operated with the key in the OFF position, the reminder-chime can be shUt-Of' by turning the light switch knob until the instrument elu.1er Ifghts are not on. '
The headlarnp circuit is protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch. An
overload on the breaker will,cau$e the lamps to "flicker" on and off. If this
condnion develops , have your ·headlamp wiring checked immediately. The
headlight beam changer is located in the Turn Signal Lever; for operation see
Section 2 under heading "Turo Signal and Headlight Beam Lever."
Headlight High ,Beam Indicator Ught
The he!).dlights of your vehicle have high and ... loW beams to provide you with
proper nighttime visibility for most driving condnions. The "low" beams are
used during most city driving . The
"high" beams are especially useful when
driving on dark roads sinCe they provide long range illumination . The headlight
beam indicator light (located on the speedometer face) will be
ON whenever
the high beams or "brights " are in use. The turn signal l headlight beams and is described in "Steering Column Controls ."
Headlamp "ON" Warning Chime
The optional headlarrl> reminder chime provides' an audible warning thai the
main
light switch is in one 0/ the "on" posnions, either parking lights or
headlights. .
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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
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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.
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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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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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c. ................................ .. • ... 0&-3 1·10 Child Reser ..... .