1981 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO roof

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The trunk lid should be closed while driving to help prevent drawing exhaust gas into the vehicle. If the trunk must remain open for some reason while
moving . or ff electricai wiring or other cable conneclionS to a trailer must pass through the sealbelweeri the trunk lid and the body, follow these precautionS :
• Close all windows.
• Adjust the heating or cooling system to force outside air into the vehicle as
described above. but set the fan to high speed .
• On vehicles with outside ' air vents in or under the instrument panel ; open
the vents
fully.
NEW VEHICLE "BREAK-IN" PERIOD
You can drive your new vehicle from its very first mile/kilometer without
following a formal "break-in" schedule. However. there are things you can do during the first few hundred miles/kilometers of driving . that will add to the
future performance and economy of your
vehicle. We recommend you limit
your speed during the first 500 miles (800 kilometers) to a maximum of 55 mph (90 km /h) ; but do not drive for long periods at anyone constant speed. either
fast or
slow. During this time. avoid full throttle starts and. if possible. avoid
hard stops especially during the first 200 miles (320 kilometers) of driving .
Always drive at moderate speed until the engine has COfl'4lletely warmed up.
If you plan to use your new vehicle for trailer towing . see additional information
under " Trailer Towing" in Section 1 of this manual.
GUARD AGAINST THEFT
y~~; '~ew Monte carlo has many features to help prevent theft of the vehicle
itself.
its equipment. and its contents. But these anti-theft features depend
upon you to work.
THE
TIME TO BE MOST ON GUARD ISWHEN LEAVING THE VEHICLE ...
• PARK IN A LIGHTED SPOT WHEN YOU CAN AND FULLY ClOSE BOTH WINDOWS AND ANY ROOF PANaS
• LOCK THE STEERING COLUMN AND TAKE THE KEYS:
•
Turn the key to "Lock " and remove the key. This locks the ignition
and both steering and shift controls.
• If you must leave a kilY with the vehicle . leave the square-head key only. Take the oval· head key with you. This will help prevent unwanted
entry into your
vehicle at a later date . or into your glove box (if locked) or trun k
• LOCK ALL DOORS .
•
KEEP ITEMS OUT OF SIGHT AND LOCKED UP WHEN POSSIBLE.
• Never leave things of va lue in plain sight on seats or floor.
• The glove box otTers a place to hide small item s and if locked, protects even better.
• Lock larger item s in the trunk.

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LIMITED-SLIP REAR AXLE
On vehicles that have it. the optional limited-slip rear axle can give added
traction on snow, ice, mud, sand, gravel, etc. Normally , the limited-slip axle
unit works like a standard axle. However, when either drive wheel meets a
slippery enough surface, and the opposite wheel is on a surface with greater traction, the ,limited-slip 'unit can continue to give driving force tathe wheel
having the greater traction,instead 01 merely spinning the wheel that has the
least traction .
Whether your
vehicle has an optional limited-slip rear axle or a standard axle, take care when speeding up or, whera shifting into a lower gear or lower gear
range , when either or both rear wheels are traveling over a slippery surface .
Sudden acceleration or engine braking action (due to shifting to a lower gear)
could cause one or both drive wheels to spinorskid and the rear 01 the vehicle to slide sideways on the crowned, ·surface of a road or in a turn. Normal skid correction and cautious driving are called for at these times.
COURTJ:SY LIGHT DELAY SYSTEM
If your vehicle is equipped with this optional feature, whenever the door is opened, then closed, on entry or exit, the dome and courtesy lights stay on for thirty seconds for convenience of driver and passengers. This presumes the
ignition is in the off position . When the ignition key is turned on. the lights will
go off. When the ignition key is turned to off, the dome and courtesy lights go
",'" of>.lor. ~.R~riod 01 fifteen seconds.
SUNROOF
The optional Sunroof is a slid ing metal panel, electrically operated. controlled
by a switch on the front center area ,Qf theroof. The ignition must be in "Run" to move the panel. " .
To' open. press the control switch rearward. To close. press it forward. The
Sunroof can
be lett partly open by releasing the control switch while you are
opening or closing the panel.
The Sunrool can be closed manually il your car has an electrical power lailure.
To do this , remoVe the small round plug in the rool (near the control switch) by pulling the plug downward with your lingers . Then insert the hex end 01 the
crank handle (supplied in your glove box) into the drive gear and turn it
clockwise to close the rool panel, and counterclockwise to open it. Remove the
crank handle and replace the plug . (See illustration.)
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SLiOING ROOF .. PANEL OPEN
ELECTRIC POWER CONTROLSWITCI:I
~ ~RIVEGEAR I~(CCESS PLUG
ROTATE TO CLOSE
REMOVABLE GLASS ROOF PANELS
CAUTION: To help avoid personal i~ Mdtor equi~ ctamage..
/
• Do not unkK:k the roof pane' latehe. or try to remove the penefs whi.., the car I, moving. Otherwise. the panels may become 8 hazard by falling into the car Or flying off.
• A.fter removiOg -me roof panels. place them in the protectiv.' bag provided and stow them in'the trunk. This will help keep the parwNS from being thrown about and injuring people . in the car in an accident. an.d will help prOtect the panels.
•
After putting roof panels back in place. always check th8tthey __ h.av .. ,~n-fil1Tlly latched by pushing up on the underside of MCh pan ...
The op)ipnal .gl¥s. p~nelscan be removed and stored in their protective
storage bags (in'the trtJrik)·asfoilOws:.. .'
1 . Unlatch the glass panel by pulling down the release handle at the outer
edge of the
p~nel.
2. Raise th;' outer edge of the glasS slightly and pull toward you to release it
from the center
molding.
3. Store eaCh glass panel in its separate storage bag.
4 . To install the panels, reverse this procedure .
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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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""'" 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 .
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... 2·. . 2·14 ... 1·. .... 7·2 Pat.1 Travel, Brake ............................ 2,14 Poishing ' & Waxing.. .. ....... ..... .......... 4-4 PoIUion ~ .... (see "Emission ConIrol")
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