1997 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO power steering

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When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and
the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and
wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and
look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
When the engine
compartment is hot, the
level should be at the
H mark. When it’s cold,
the level should be at the
C mark. If the fluid is at the
ADD mark, you should
add fluid.
What to Use
To determine what kind of fluid to use, see
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper
fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read
the manufacturer’s instructions before use.
If you will be
operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature
may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient
protection against freezing.
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15
19
20 21 22
23
25 28
Description
HVAC BLOWER MOTOR --
Blower Motor Relay
L.H. SPOT LAMP
(S.E.O.)
Fuse
29
30
Description
WIPER -- Wiper Switch
TURN SIGNAL
-- TU^
Signal Flasher
POWER ACCESSORY (Power)
#I -- Door Lock Switches,
Trunk Courtesy Lamp, Power
Mirror Switch
POWER ACCESSORY #2
--
(Sunroof) Control Unit
AIR BAG
-- Air Bag System
CRUISE CONTROL
-- Cruise
Control Cut-Out Switch
STOPLAMPS
-- TCCBrake
Switch
ENGLISWMETRIC
(S.E.O.)
CTSY LAMPS -- Vanity Mirrors,
IR Compartment Lamp, Header
Courtesy and Reading Lamp,
US Lighted Rearview Mirror,
Dome
Lamp
32
33
37 POWER
LOCKS
-- Door Lock
Relay, Keyless Entry Receiver
DRL MODULE
REAR DEFOG
-- HVAC
Control Assembly Rear Window
Defogger Switch
38
39
41
42 RADIO
-- Radio, Steering
Wheel
Radio Switches, Power Drop
I/P ELECTRONICS IGNITION
FEED
-- Headlamp Switch,
TCCPBrake Switch, Instrument
Cluster, Chime Module, Keyless
Entry Receiver, BTSI Switch
POWER DROP
ENHANCED EVAP. SOLENOID

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Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be
performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring
and fall). You should let your
GM dealer’s service
department or other qualified service center
do these jobs.
Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at
once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a
GM service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear
or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections or other conditions
which could
cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in
the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or
excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake,
etc.
Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits
or conditions result in frequent braking.
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and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
~~
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled)
and use only
GM Goodwrench’ DEX-COOL@
or Havoline’ DEX-COOL@
coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake System
Power Steering System
Automatic
Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
Windshield
Washer Solvent
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme 11
’ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM
Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
DEXR0N’-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose lubricant, Superlube’ (GM Part
No. 12346241 or
equivalent).
GM Optikleen’ Washer Solvent
(GM Part
No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
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Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ..... 6-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-20
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-24
Howitworks
................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1-2 1. 2.49
Servicing
................................... 1-25
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-23
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-24
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-23
AirBagSystem
................................ 1-20
Aircleaner .................................... 6-16
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-4
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-65
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-43
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-5 1
Antenna. Fixed Mast
............................ 3-20
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-20
Anti-Lock
Brake System Active Light
................. 2.52. 4.9
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.51. 4.7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3- 15
Appearancecare
............................... 6-45
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-54 Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Armrest. Storage ............................... 2-37
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-40
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Controls
............ 3-17
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-18
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-6
Auto-Down Window
............................ 2-26
Automatic Overdrive
................................... 2-18
Transaxle Check
.............................. 7-38
Transaxle Fluid
............................... 6-17
Transaxle Operation
........................... 2-16
Auxiliary Power Connection
...................... 2-42
Audio System. Tips
............................. 3-18
Back-up Lamp Bulb Replacement
................ 6-36
Battery
....................................... 6-30
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Saver
...................................... 2-36
Warnings
................................ 5.3. 5.5
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry
............... 2-7
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Lighter
....................................... 2-39
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.21. 2.47
Brake System Warning
.................... 2.48. 6.28
Change Oil Soon
............................. 2-56
Charging System
............................. 2-47
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-50
Interior
..................................... 2-34
Low Coolant Warning
.................... 2.51. 6.23
Low Oil Level Warning
................... 2.55. 6.10
Oilwarning
................................. 2-54
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.8. 2.46
Security
.................................... 2-56
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-52
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-28
Cylinders
................................... 7-38
Door
........................................ 2-4
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-38
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Steering Column Park Lock Check
............... 7-40
Trunk
....................................... 2-9
Loss of Control
................................ 4- 13
Low Coolant Warning Light
................. 2.53. 6.23
Low Oil Level Warning Light
................ 2.57. 6.10
Leaving
Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-23
Lights Anti-Lock Brake System Active
............. 2.50. 4.9
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.49. 4.7
Locks
......................................... 2.4 Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-42
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-38
Maintenance. Normal Replacement
Parts ........... 6-65
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-44
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Triphlighway
........................... 7-27
Long Tripmighway Definition
................... 7-6
Long Tripmighway Intervals
..................... 7-6
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-37
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-41
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-42
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City
................................ 7-7
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-5
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-5
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-52
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-37
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-54
ManualFrontSeat
............................... 1-2
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-36
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-37
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-36
Power Outside
............................... 2-36
Visorvanity
................................. 2-40
MMT
......................................... 6-3
Mode Knob. Climate Control System
................ 3-3
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-22
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-27

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Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-17
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2- 12
Night Vision
................................... 4- 15
Odometer
.................................... 2-45
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-45
Off-RoadRecovery
............................. 4-11
Oil Warning Light
.............................. 2-56
Overheating Engine
............................. 5 - 13
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-10
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2- 18
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-37
Ownerhblications. Ordering
..................... 8-12
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-52
Park Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2- 16
Shifting Into
................................. 2-21
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-24
Parking AtNight
.................................... 2-10
Brake
...................................... 2-20
Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P)
Mechanism Check
........................... 7-40
Lots
....................................... 2-10
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-24
WithaTrailer
................................ 4-36
Parking On Hills. Leaving
........................ 4-37
PassengerPosition
.............................. 1-20 Passing
..b.................................... 4-12
PASS-Key
I1 ................................. 2-10
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-41
Door Locks
................................... 2-4
OptionFuses
................................ 6-57
Outside Mirror
............................... 2-37
Seat
......................................... 1-4
Steering
..................................... 4-9
SteeringFluid ................................ 6-24
Windows
................................... 2-26
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-19
Problems
on the Road ............................ 5-1
Publications, Service and Owner
................... 8-12
Power
Radiator
..................................... 5-20
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-24
Radio Reception
................................ 3-18
Rain, Driving
In ................................ 4-16
Rain. OtherTips
................................ 4-18
ReadingLamps
................................ 2-35
Rear Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-27
Safety Belt
Comfort Guides ..................... 1-30
Seatpassengers .............................. 1-27
Split Folding Seat
.............................. 1-6
Towing
..................................... 5-11
Window Defogger
............................. 3-6
Rearview Mirror, Inside Daymight
................. 2-36
Radios
........................................ 3-7
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
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Security System
................................ 2- 10
Service ........................................ 6- 2
Bulletins. Ordering
............................ 8- 12
Engine
Soon Light ............................ 2-52
Manuals. Ordering
............................ 8- 12
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-55
Publications. Ordering
......................... 8- 12
Publications. Ordering
in Canada ................ 8- I 1
Work. Doing Your Own ......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6- 1
Service and Owner Publications ................... 8- 12
Service Publications ............................. 8- 12
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet
......... 1-25
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-52
ShiftLever
.................................... 2-16
Shifting
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2- 16
Into Park (P)
................................. 2-21
OutofPark
.................................. 2-24
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-28
Skidding
...................................... 4-13
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3 - 18
Spare Tire
Compact
.................................... 5-35
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
. 5-28
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-62
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-63
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-45
Stains. Cleaning ................................ 6-46
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-39 Starting
Your Engine
............................ 2-13
Steam
........................................ 5-13
Steering
....................................... 4-9
Column Park Lock Check
...................... 7-40
In Emergencies
............................... 4-10
Power
....................................... 4-9
Tips
......................................... 4-9
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-27
Steering Wheel
Audio Controls .................... 3-17
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-38
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-30
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-36
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-40
Sunroof
....................................... 2-43
Symbols. Vehicle
................................ viii
Synchronization. Remote Keyless Entry
.............. 2-8
Tachometer
.................................. 2-47
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-35
Tape Player Care
............................... 3-19
Temperature Control. Climate Control System
......... 3-2
Theft
.......................................... 2-9
Theft-Deterrent Feature
.......................... 3-15
THEFTLOCK"
................................ 3-15
Thermostat
.................................... 6-24
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-27
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-6
Tirechains
.................................... 6-45
TireLoading
................................... 4-28
Tire-Loading Information Label ................... 4-28
Tires
......................................... 6-37