
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine d> The 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner’s Manual
Seats and Restraint Systems ............................................................. 1-1
Features and Controls
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Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system.
This section explains how
to start and operate your Chevrolet.
This section tells
you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how lo operate your
audio system.
Here
you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
This section tells you what
to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a tlat tire or overheated
engine, etc.
Here
the manual tells you how to keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good.
This section tells you when
to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
This section tells you how
to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8-8.
Index ........................................................................\
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Here‘s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.
YourDrivingandtheRoad .............................................................. 4-1
ProblemsontheRoad .................................................................. 5-1
ServiceandAppearanceCare ............................................................ 6-1
Maintenanceschedule
.................................................................. 7-1
Customer Assistance Information
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B. Instrument Cluster
C. Climate ControldRear Defogger
D. Glove Box
E. Audio System
E Ashtray and Lighter
G. Remote Trunk Release
H. Lamp Controls

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort
control and audio systems offered with your Chevrolet.
Be sure to read
about the particular systems supplied
with your vehicle.
Comfort Controls
Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls
With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation in your vehicle. The systems work best
if
you keep your windows closed while using them.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I NOTICE:
Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp
on the inside
of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Audio Systems
Your DelcoB audio system has been designed to operate
easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get
the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself
with it first. Find out what your Delco system can do
and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re
getting the most out
of the advanced engineering that
went into
it.
Setting the Clock for Systems Without
Automatic Tone Control
Press SET. SET will appear on the display for five
seconds. Within five seconds, press and hold the
forward arrow on the
SEEK button until the correct
minute appears. Press and hold the backward arrow on
the
SEEK button until the correct hour appears.
Setting the Clock for Systems with
Automatic
Tone Control
Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears. Press
and hold
MN until the correct minute appears.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
and Automatic Tone Control (Option)
Playing the Radio
PWR: Press this knob to turn the system on and off.
VOL: Turn the upper knob clockwise to increase volume.
The faster the
VOL knob is rotated, the quicker the radio
goes to maximum. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. The knob is capable
of rotating continuously.
SCV Your system has a feature called .
Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). With SCV, your
audio system adjusts to make
up for road and wind noise
as you drive. The volume should always sound the same
level to you
as you drive. The control behind the upper knob
has SCV positions.
The top position has a higher
maximum volume and gets louder faster than the middle
two positions.
If you don’t want to use SCV, turn the
control all the way down.
AM-FM: Press this button to alternate between AM,
FM 1 and FM2. The display shows your selection.
RECALL: Press this button to recall the station being
played. If you press the button when the ignition is off,
the clock will show for a few seconds.
TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
choose radio stations. Push the knob back in when
you’re not using it.
SEEK: Press the forward or backward arrow to go to
the next higher
or lower station. The sound will be
muted while seeking.
SCAN: Press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds,
and SCAN will appear on the display. Use
SCAN to
listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will
go to
a station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next
station. Press
SEEK again to stop scanning. The sound
will be muted while scanning.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AM-F" Stereo with Compact Disc Player
and Automatic Tone Control (Option)
Playing the Radio
PWR: Press this knob to turn the system on and off.
VOL: Turn the upper knob clockwise to increase
volume. The faster the
VOL knob is rotated, the quicker
the radio goes to maximum.
Turn it counterclockwise
to decrease volume. The knob is capable of rotating
continuously.
SCV: Your system has a feature called
Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). With
SCV, your
audio system adjusts to make up for road and wind noise
as you drive. The volume should always sound the same
level to you as you drive. The control behind the upper
knob has
SCV positions. The top position has a higher
maximum volume and gets louder faster than the middle
two positions. If you don't want to use SCV, turn the
control all the way down.
AM-FM: Press this button to alternate between AM,
FM 1 and FM2. The display shows your selection.
RECALL: Press this button to recall the station being
played.
If you press the button when the ignition is off,
the clock will show for a few seconds.
TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
choose radio stations. Push the knob back in when
you're not using it.
SEEK: Press the forward or backward arrow to go to
the next higher or lower station. The sound will be
muted while seeking.
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If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain
radio functions using the buttons
on your steering wheel.
VOLUME: Press the up arrow to increase the volume
and the down arrow to decrease volume,
PLAY Press this button to play a cassette tape or
compact disc when the radio is playing.
MUTE: Press this button to silence the system. Press it
again to turn on the sound.
SEEK: Press the up arrow to tune to the next radio
station and the down arrow to tune to
the previous radio
station.
If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing, the
player will advance with the up arrow and rewind with
the down arrow.
PRESET: Press this button to play a station you have
programmed on the radio preset buttons.
AM-FM: Press this button to choose AM, FM1 or
FM2. If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing, it will
stop and the radio will play.
derstanding Radio Reception
Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals
will reach only about
10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with
FM signals, causing
the sound to come and
go.
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations
to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try
reducing the treble
to reduce this noise if you ever get it.
Tips About Your Audio System
Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable
until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher
volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud
and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by
adjusting
the volume control on your radio to a safe
sound level before your hearing adapts to
it.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, take off the black, negative
(-) cable from
the battery. This
will help keep your battery from
running down.
’ I A CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt
if you
aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” in the Index
for tips on working around
a battery without
getting hurt.
Bulb Replacement
In this section you’ll find directions for changing the
bulbs
in some of the lamps on your Chevrolet. See
“Replacement Bulbs”
in the Index to find the type
of bulb you should use.
Halogen Bulbs
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent
Feature”
in the Index.
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps
1. Open the hood.
2. Press and turn the base a quarter-turn
(counterclockwise for the driver’s side; clockwise
for the passenger’s side) and remove
it from the
retaining ring by gently pulling
it back and away
from the headlamp.
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