1997 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO key

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ANTI -
LOCK
With the anti-lock brake
system, this light will come
on when you start your
engine and
it will stay
on for three seconds.
That’s normal.
If the light flashes when you’re driving, you don’t have
anti-lock brakes and there could be a problem with your
regular brakes. Pull
off the road and stop carefully. You
may notice that the pedal
is harder to push. Or, the pedal
may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop.
Have the vehicle towed for service.
(See “Towing Your
Vehicle” in the Index.)
Your regular brake system may not be working
properly if the anti-lock brake system warning light is flashing. Driving with the anti-lock brake
system warning light flashing can lead to an accident. After you’ve pulled
off the road and
stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.
If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on
longer than normal after you’ve started your engine, turn
the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on and stays on
when you’re driving, stop
as soon as possible and turn
the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the
system.
If the light still stays on, or comes on again
while you’re driving, your Chevrolet needs service.
If
the light is on but not flashing and the regular brake
system warning light isn’t on, you still have
brakes, but
you don’t have anti-lock brakes.
The anti-lock brake system warning light should come
on briefly when you turn the ignition key
to RUN. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so it will be
ready to warn you if there
is a problem.

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LOW
TRAC
When your anti-lock system
is adjusting brake pressure
to help avoid a braking skid,
the anti-lock brake system
active light will come on.
Engine Coolant Temperature Light
This light tells you that
your engine coolant has
overheated or your
radiator cooling fan(
s)
are not working.
Slippery road conditions may exist if this light comes
on,
so adjust your driving accordingly. The light will
stay on for a few seconds after the system stops
adjusting brake pressure.
The anti-lock brake system active light also comes on
briefly when you turn the ignition key
to RUN. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so it will be
there to tell
you when the system is active. If you have been
operating your vehicle under normal
driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop
your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to
do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the Light Is Flashing
The following may prevent more serious damage to
your vehicle:
0 Reducing vehicle speed.
0 Avoiding hard accelerations.
Avoiding steep uphill grades.
If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of
cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.
If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If
the Light
Is On Steady” following.
If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do
so,
stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle.
Turn the key off, wait at least
10 seconds and restart the
engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light
Is On Steady” following. If the light is still flashing,
follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your
dealer or qualified service center for service.
If the Light Is On Steady
You may be able to correct the emission system
malfunction by considering the following:
Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
If
so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install
the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel
cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or
missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere.
A few driving trips with the cap properly
installed should turn
the light off.
Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water?
If
so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition
will usually be corrected when the electrical system
dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a
moment. This is normal. Low Oil Level Light
Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If
you do, your engine can become
so hot that it
catches fire.
You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon as possible and have your
vehicle serviced.
I NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and is not covered by
your warranty.
LOW
OIL
Your engine is equipped
with an oil level monitoring
system. When the ignition
key is turned on, the LOW
OIL light will briefly flash.
If the light does not flash,
have it fixed
so it will be
ready to warn you if there’s a problem.
If the light stays on, stop the vehicle on a level surface
and turn the engine off. Check the oil level using the
engine oil dipstick. (See “Engine Oil’’ in the Index.) If
the light does not flash, have the low oil level sensor
system repaired
so it will be ready to warn you if there’s
a problem.
The oil level monitoring system only checks the oil level
during the brief period between key
on and engine
crank. It does not monitor the engine oil level when the
engine is running. Additionally, an oil level check
is
only performed if the engine has been turned off for a
considerable period
of time, allowing the oil normally in
circulation to drain back into the oil pan.

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CHG OIL
SOON
The CHANGE OIL
SOON light should come
on as a bulb check when
you start the engine. If this
light stays on for about
20 seconds after you turn
on the ignition, have the
oil changed.
Security Light
SECURITY
This light will come on
when you
turn the key to
START and stay on until the
vehicle starts. It will also
come on and stay on
if your
key is too dirty or wet for
the PASS-Key
I1 system to
read the resistor pellet.
When to change your oil also depends on driving habits
and conditions because they directly affect engine speed,
coolant temperature and vehicle speed. Because of this,
the CHANGE
OIL SOON light may come on as early as
2,000 miles (3,200 km) or less for harsh conditions.
Remember, after changing your engine oil, the system
must be reset; with the ignition key in the RUN position,
but the engine
off, fully push and release the accelerator
pedal three times within five seconds. If the CHANGE
OIL SOON light flashes two times, the system is reset.
However
if the light comes on and stays on for five
seconds, it did not reset. You’ll need
to reset the
system again. If the resistor pellet is
damaged or missing, the light
will flash.
If you’re driving and the light comes on and remains on,
your PASS-Key I1 system is not working properly. Your
vehicle is not protected by PASS-Key
11, and you should
see your dealer.

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Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is
a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the
highway death toll, claiming thousands
of victims
every year.
Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive
a vehicle:
Judgment
Muscular Coordination
Vision
Attentiveness.
Police records show that almost half
of all motor
vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases,
these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking
and driving. In recent years, some 17,000 annual motor
vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use
of alcohol, with more than
300,000 people injured.
Many adults
-- by some estimates, nearly half the
adult population
-- choose never to drink alcohol, so
they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21,
it’s against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol.
There are good medical, psychological and
developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious
way to solve this highway safety problem
is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But
what if people do? How much is “too much” if the
driver plans to drive? It’s a lot less than many might
think. Although it depends on each person and situation,
here is some general information on the problem.
The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone
who is drinking depends upon four things:
The amount of alcohol consumed
0 The drinker’s body weight
0 The amount of food that is consumed before and
during drinking
consume the alcohol.
The length of time it has taken the drinker to
According to
the American Medical Association, a
180-lb. (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce
(355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a
BAC of about
0.06 percent. The person would reach the
same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce
(1 20 ml) glasses
of wine or three mixed drinks if each had
1- 1/2 ounces
(45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka.

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. .... .... . . .. -: Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front and
rear turn signal lamps will flash on and
off.
Press the switch (located near the ignition switch) to
make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and
off. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in.
To turn off the flashers, press the switch again. When
the hazard warning flashers
are on, your turn signals
won’t work.
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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