1997 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Owners Manual

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Glove Box
Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. To
open, lift the latch.
Storage Armrest
To use the storage area, fold
down the armrest. Press
the
latch on the front edge and
pull up.
To use the
cupholder, flip it forward.
Instrument Panel Cupholder
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To use this
slide it out
instrument cupholder,
of the
panel.
Door Storage Compartments
Each of the doors has a storage compartment.

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To open the storage area, press the button and lift the
cover. The console has a cassette and
CD storage bin
and a cupholder.
To use the cupholder for large cups,
remove the insert.
Convenience Net (Option)
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You'll see it
just inside the back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net.
It can
help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or
quick starts and stops.
The net
isn't for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
trunk as far forward as you can.
You can unhook the net
so that it will lie flat when
you're not using
it.

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The center front ashtray may be on the instrument panel
or on the console.
To remove the instrument panel
ashtray, open
it, push down on the locking tab and pull
out the ashtray.
For the console ashtray, open the lid and lift out the
ashtray using the snuffer.
Your vehicle may have a rear ashtray.
It is located within
a small door at the rear
of your console or rear of your
front seat storage armrest. Push
on the right side of the
door. The ashtray will then rotate to the right for usage.
You can only access the ashtray by pushing on the door’s
right side.
To remove the ashtray, push down on the
snuffer located in the middle of the ashtray and lift
it out.
I NOTICE:
Don’t put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtrays.
If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them on fire,
causing damage.
To use the lighter, just push it in all the way and let go.
When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.
I NOTICE:
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while
it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to
back away from the heating element when
it’s
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter
and the heating element.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also move them from side to side.

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Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror. For the
driver’s mirror, slide
the cover to the side. For the
passenger’s mirror, lift the cover. The lamps will come
on when you open the cover
on the passenger’s visor.
View A
Installation
View B
1. Move the driver’s seat to its most rearward position.
2. Locate the driver’s side floor mat in the vehicle with
the rear of the mat against the left (outboard) front
edge of the seat track mounting bracket (see view
A).
3. Use a screwdriver to screw the locator post into the
vehicle’s carpeting. Press down while turning to
allow the locator “auger point” to pierce the floor
carpet. The locator will not screw down tightly, but
will rotate freely when installed properly.

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4. To remove the mat, pull up on the rear of the mat to
un-snap it from the locator post (see view
B).
5. To re-install the mat, align the grommet in the mat
over the locator post and push down to snap the mat
into place
(see view B).
Auxiliary Power Connection
Your vehicle is equipped
with auxiliary power leads.
These leads can be used
to power aftermarket
electrical equipment
added to your vehicle.
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They are located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle,
below the glove box and behind what
is referred to as a
“hush panel.” For additional information
on accessing
these leads and electrical hookup, please refer to your
service manual.
NOTICE:
Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle
can damage it or keep other things from working
as they should. This wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Check with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment and never use anything that
exceeds the fuse rating.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Sunroof (Option) Your sunroof includes a sliding glass panel and a sliding
sunshade. The switch is located between the sun visors
just ahead of the sunroof and works only when the
ignition is on.
To open the glass panel and sunshade, press the rear of
the switch. Let go of the switch to stop the panel in any
position. Press the front of the switch to close the glass
panel. The sunshade can only be closed by hand.
The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if
your vehicle has an electrical failure.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A. Vents
B. Instrument Cluster
C. Climate ControVRear Defogger
D. Glove Box
E. Audio System
E Ashtray and Lighter
G. Remote Trunk Release
H. Lamp Controls
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