1997 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO battery

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent
electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch
each other or any other metal.
10. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away
from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that
move. The electrical connection is just as good
there, but the chance
of sparks getting back to the
battery is much less.
the engine for a while.
11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
If it won't start after a few tries, it probably
needs service.
A. Heavy Metal Engine Part
B
. Good Battery
C. Dead Battery
5-7

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your Chevrolet. This section begins with service and fuel
information, and then
it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information
about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
6-2
6-3
6-4 6-5
6-7 6- 10
6-16
6- 17
6-20
, 6-24 6-25
6-27
6-30
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6-3 1
6-37 6-37 6-45
Service
Fuel
Fuels in Foreign Countries
Filling Your Tank
Checking Things Under the Hood
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Engine Coolant
Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
Brakes Battery
Bulb Replacement
Halogen Bulbs
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires
Appearance Care 6-46
6-50
6-50
6-50
6-50 6-5 1
6-52 6-52
6-5
2
6-5 3 6-5 3
6-53 6-54
6-55
6-55
6-56
6-65
Cleaning the Inside of Your Chevrolet
Care
of Safety Belts
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Cleaning the Outside of
the Windshield and
Wiper Blades
Weatherstrips
Cleaning the Outside of Your Chevrolet
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)
Cleaning Tires Sheet Metal Damage
Finish Damage
Underbody Maintenance
Chemical Paint Spotting
Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Service Parts Identification Label
Electrical System
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
6-1

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A. Engine Coolant Reservoir
B. Radiator Fill Cap
C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
D. Engine Oil Fill Cap
E. Engine Oil Dipstick
F. Automatic Transaxle
G. Brake Fluid Reservoir
H. Air Filter
I. Remote Positive
Battery Terminal Fluid Dipstick
J. Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir
K. Battery (located under
Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir)
6-8

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A. Engine Coolant Reservoir F. Automatic Transaxle -
B. Radiator Fill Cap
C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
D. Engine Oil Fill Cap
E. Engine Oil Dipstick Fluid Dipstick
G. Brake
Fluid Reservoir
H. Air Filter
I. Remote Positive
Battery Terminal
J. Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir
K. Battery (located under
Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir)
6-9

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the
vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality
GM brake replacement parts. When you replace parts
of
your braking system -- for example, when your brake
linings wear down and you have to have new ones put
in
-- be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts.
If
you don’t, your brakes may no longer work properly.
For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are
wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your front
and rear brakes can change
-- for the worse. The
braking performance you’ve come to expect can change
in many other ways
if someone puts in the wrong
replacement brake parts.
Battery
Every new Chevrolet has a Delco Freedom@ battery.
You never have to add water to one
of these. When it’s
time for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom
battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown
on the original battery’s label.
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.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.

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4
5
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Circuit
Breaker
C
D
Description
11
12 Power Windows
Power Seats
13
Description
CIGAR LIGHTER -- Instrument
Panel and Console Cigar Lighters
HVAC
-- WAC Control
Assembly Solenoid Box,
Mix Motor, DRL Module,
HVAC Control Head, Blower
Control Switch
HAZARD FLASHER
R.H.
SPOT LAMP (S.E.O.)
I/P ELECTRONICS BATTERY
FEED
-- Chime Module,
Electronic Brake Control Module
(EBCM), Theft-Deterrent
Module, Radio
STARTER RELAY
ANTI-THEFTPCM
--
Theft-Deterrent Module
ABS
-- Electronic Brake Control
Module (EBCM), ABS Relay

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Air Cleaner Filter
Battery
3100 (Code M) ....................... 600 CCA
3.4L DOHC (Code
X) ................. 690 CCA
Engine Oil Filter
3100(CodeM) .......................... PF47
3.4L DOHC (Code
X) .................... PF51
PCV Valve
3100 (Code M) ....................... CV892C
3.4L DOHC (Code
X) ................. CV895C
Radiator Cap
All Engines ............................. RC27
Spark Plugs
3100 (Code M) ........................ .41-940
Gap: 0.060”
(. 152 cm)
3.4L DOHC (Code
X) .................. .41-919
Gap:
0.045” (. 1 14 cm)
All
Engines
........................... A1208C
Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase .............. 107.5 inches (273 .O cm)
Tread Width (Front)
........ 59.5 inches (15 1.2 cm)
Tread Width (Rear)
........ 59.0 inches ( 150.0 cm)
Length
................. 200.7 inches (509.9 cm)
Width
................... 72.5 inches ( 184.2 cm)
Height..
................. 53.8 inches (136.8 cm)
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your Chevrolet dealer.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Section 9 Index
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
9-1