1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO ECU

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get
to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the
trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle
you are
driving is now
a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive
as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform
(and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and
then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load
is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes
are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you
would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This
can
help you avoid situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal
longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return
to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to
the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
Making Turns
I NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle.
Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than
normal.
Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders,
curbs, road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid jerky or
sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare
tire.
It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until
you have the flat tire repaired or replaced.
NOTICE:
Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If
you try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle
you’ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk. Use the
following procedure
to secure the flat tire in the trunk.
Put the flat tire
in the trunk so the side that faces out
when
it is on the vehicle is facing down. The full-size
tire will not fit down into the well. Place it
so the front is
in the well and the rear is out of the well. Put the bolt through
one of the wheel
nut holes, install
the retainer over the bolt, then install
the wing nut. Put
the spacer and
nut next to the tire in the well. Store the
cover as far forward as possible.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Back-up Lamp
1. Open the trunk. The back-up lamp bulbs are in the
rear
of the trunk lid.
2. Press the tab on the
socket, turn the socket
counterclockwise and
pull it out.
I
3. To remove the bulb, pull it out of the socket. Do not
twist the
bulb.
4. Push the new bulb into the socket.
5. Reverse Steps 1-3 to replace the socket.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
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2. Lift the release clip with a screwdriver and pull the
blade
off the wiper arm.
3. Push the new wiper blade securely onto the wiper
arm.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer
calibration, headlamp
aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and
tire or tire chain clearance
to the body and chassis.
Used Replacement Wheels
Tire Chains
NOTICE:
If your Chevrolet has P215/60R16 or P225/60R16
size tires, don’t use tire chains; they can damage
your vehicle.
If you have other tires, use tire chains only where
legal and only when you must. Use only
SAE
Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for
your tires. Install them on the front tires and
tighten them
as tightly as possible with the ends
securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the
chain manufacturer’s instructions.
If you can
hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and
retighten them. If the contact continues, slow
down until
it stops. Driving too fast or spinning
the wheels with chains on will damage your
vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Back-up Lamp Bulb Replacement ................ 6-35
Charge Light
................................ 2-43
.. .Jump Starting 5-2 . Replacement, Remote Lock Control ............... 2-6
Saver
...................................... 2-33
Warnings .................................... 5-2
Bleed Valves, Coolant
........................... 5-19
Fluid, Adding
............................... 6-26
Master Cylinder
............................. 6-25
System Parts, Replacing
....................... 6-27
System Warning Light
........................ 2-45
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-21
Transaxle Shift Interlock, Maintenance
........... 7-37
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Braking, In Emergencies .......................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2-10
BTSI (Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock)
.............. 2-21
Bulb Replacement
......................... 6-28, 6-60
Battery
....................................... 6-27
................................
................................. BBB Auto Line
8-3
Blizzard
...................................... 4-24
Brake Adjustment
................................. 6-27
Parking
.................................... 2-18
Pedal Travel ................................ 6-27
Trailer
..................................... 4-31
Wear
...................................... 6-26
BTSI (Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock), Maintenance
. . 7-37
Canada. Vehicles First Sold In u .. .......................
Canadian Roadside Assistance ...................... 8-7
Capacities aqd Specifications ...................... 6-61
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2-22.4-25.. 4-31
Cassette Deck. Maintenance
...................... 7-36
Cassette Tape Player
........................ 3-7. 3-10
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-16
CDPlayer ..................................... 3-12
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-33
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-23
Certification Label
.............................. 4-26
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-31
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-22
Charging System Light
.......................... 2-43
Checking
Your Restraint Systems .................. 1-46
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid ..................... 6-16
Engine Coolant
.............................. 6-20
Power Steering Fluid
......................... 6-22
Restraint Systems
............................ 1-46
Things Under the
Hood ........................ 6-7
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-51
Securing in
a Rear Outside Seat Position .......... 1-35
Securing
in the Center Rear Seat Position ......... 1-37
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-39
................................. Center Console 2-37
................................... Chains. Tire 6-43
Checking BrakeFluid
................................. 6-25
Engine Oil 6-11
..................................
ChildRestraints ........,...........,........... l-33

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Inspections Brakesystem
............................... 7-39
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-39
Restraint Systems
............................ 7-39
Steering. Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive
Axle Boot and Seal
......................... 7-39
Throttle Linkage
............................. 7-39
InstrumentPanel
............................... 2-40
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
................. 2-3 1
Instrument Panel. Cleaning ....................... 6-47
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-32
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-23
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders. Maintenance ................ 7-36
Key Reminder Warning .......................... 2- 1 1
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Lamp. Malfunction Indicator
..................... 2-49
Lamps
........................................ 2-31
Battery Saver
............................... 2-33
Daytime
Running ............................ 2-32
Interior
.................................... 2-32
OnReminder
................................ 2-31
Panel
...................................... 2-31
Sustained Interior Illumination
.................. 2-33
Lane Change Indicator
........................... 2-25
Larger Children. Safety Belt Use
................. 1-42 Leaving
Your Vehicle
............................. 2-4
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
....... 2-20
Lights Air Bag Readiness
...................... 1 . 18. 2-44
Anti-Lock Brake System Active
................ 2-47
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
........... 2.46. 4.6
Brake System Warning
........................ 2-45
Engine Coolant Temperature
................... 2-47
Low Coolant
........................... 2-48. 6-21
Low Oil Level
.......................... 2-5 1. 6- 10
Oil Warning ................................. 2-50
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1-6. 2-44
Security
.................................... 2-51
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-49
Lighter
....................................... 2-39
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-26
Locks Door
....................................... 2-3
PowerDoor .................................. 2-4
Rear Door Security
............................ 2-4
Steering Column. Maintenance
................. 7-38
Torque
..................................... 2-21
Trunk
....................................... 2-7
Window
.................................... 2-24
Loss of Control
................................ 4-12
Low Coolant Warning Light
................. 2.48. 6-21
Low Oil Level Light
....................... 2-5 1. 6- 10
Low Trac Light ................................ 2-47
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-40
Lubrication. Body. Maintenance
................... 7-37
Charging
System
............................. 2-43
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Safety Belt Extender ............................ 1-45
Safety Belt Reminder Light
................... 1.6. 2.44
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-6
Careof
.................................... 6-47
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-23
Driver Position
.............................. 1 . 1 I
Extender ................................... 1-45
How to Wear Properly
........................ 1 . 1 1
Incorrect Usage
......................... 1.13. 1-43
LapBelt
................................... 1-23
Lap-Shoulder
............................... 1-11
Lap.Shoulder, Rear .......................... 1-25
Questions People Ask
......................... 1 . 10
Rear Seat Comfort Guides ..................... 1-28
Rear Seat Passengers
......................... 1-25
Replacing After
a Crash ....................... 1-46
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-23
Use by Children
............................. 1-3 1
Use by Larger Children ........................ 1-42
Use During Pregnancy
........................ 1-23
Why They Work
.............................. 1-7
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-31
Safety Defects Reporting to General Motors
.................... 8-5
Reporting to
the Canadian Government ............ 8-5
Reporting to the United States Government
......... 8-4
Adults
..................................... 1-11
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-25
Use by Smaller Children and Babies
............. 1-3 I
Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... vi
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3
Scotchgard
.................................... 6-45
Seats Controls
..................................... 1-1
Four-WayManual
............................. 1-2
ManualFront
................................ 1-1
Power ...................................... 1-3
Reclining Front
........................... 1.3. 1-5
Restraint Systems And
......................... 1-1
Securing a Child Restraint ..................... 1-33
Split Folding Rear
............................. 1-5
Two-way Manual
............................. 1-2
Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................. 2-17
Security Light
.................................. 2-51
Security System (PASS-Key
11) ..................... 2-9
Service
........................................ 6-1
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
.................... 8-7
Service Bulletins. Ordering
........................ 8-8
Service Engine Soon Light ....................... 2-49
Service Manuals. Ordering
........................ 8-7
Service Parts Identification Label .................. 6-53
Service Publications
.............................. 8-7
Service Work. Doing Your Own
.................... 6-2
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-50
Shift Lever. Console ............................. 2-20
Shift Lever. Steering Column
..................... 2-19
Shifting Into Park
(P) ............................ 2-18
Shifting Out of Park (P) .......................... 2-21
Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet
......... 1-22
9-9