1997 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO key

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine At Least %ice a Year Automatic Transaxle Check
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have
it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look
for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or
miss areas of the windshield. Also see “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning” in the Index. Check the transaxle
fluid level;
add if needed. See
“Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified
in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the
hood, rear compartment, glove box door, console door
and any folding seat hardware. Part
D tells you what to
use. More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed
to a corrosive environment.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Starter Switch Check Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
’ A CAUTION:
move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
A CAUTION:
When you are doing this c , the vehicle could
move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking around the vehicle.
Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the
regular brake.
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn
off the engine immediately if it starts.
should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If
the starter works in any other position, your vehicle
needs service.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on
a
level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs service.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key
to LOCK in each shift lever position.
The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
lever is
in PARK (P).
0 The key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P)
Mechanism Check Park on
a fairly steep
hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping
your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
0 To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With
the engine running and transaxle in
NEUTRAL (N),
slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking
brake only.
0 To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then
release all brakes.
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-- Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring,
use plain water to flush any
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
could begin to move.
You or others could be
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
injured and property could be damaged. Make
can collect.
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.

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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ChevroletlGeo Roadside
Assistance Program
To enhance Chevrolet's strong commitment to customer
satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the
establishment of the Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance
Center. As the owner of a 1997 Chevrolet/Geo,
membership in Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours
a day,
365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA
(1-800-243-8872). This toll-free number will provide
you over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor
mechanical problems. If your problem cannot be
resolved over the phone, our advisors have access to a
nationwide network
of dealer recommended service
providers. Roadside membership is free, however some
services may incur costs.
Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer,
Basic Care and
Courtesy" Care:
0
0
0
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Toll-free number, 1 -800-CHEV-USA
Free towing for warranty repairs
Basic over-the-phone technical advice
Available dealer services at reasonable costs (ie.,
wrecker services, locksmithkey service, glass
repair, etc.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ROADSIDE Courtesy" Cure PROVIDES:
Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined above)
Plus:
0 FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer
0 FREE Locksmith/Key Service (when keys are lost
0 FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road)
FREE Jump Start (at home or on the road)
0 FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on
from a
legal roadway)
on the road or locked inside)
the road) Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportation
for
customers needing warranty service. Courtesy
Transportation will be offered in conjunction with
the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper
New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasers
of 1997 Chevrolet/Geo passenger car and light duty
trucks. (Please see your selling dealer for details.)
Note:
Courtesy Cure is available to Retail and Retail Lease
Customers operating 1997 and newer Chevrolet/Geo
vehicles for a period of
3 years/36,000 miles (60 0o0 km),
whichever occurs first. All Courtesy Cure services must
be pre-arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or dealer
Service Management.
Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or
included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to
modify or discontinue
Basic Cure and Courtesy Cure
at any time.
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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

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-31
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-6
Headlamps
.................................... 2-33
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-3 1
High/Low Beam Changer
...................... 2-28
OnReminder
................................ 2-33
Wiring
..................................... 6-56
Hearing Damage
............................... 3 - 18
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating
........................................ 3-4
High-BeamHeadlamps
.......................... 2-28
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-22
HillandMountainRoads
......................... 4-22
Hitches, Trailer
................................. 4-33
Hood
Checking Things Under
......................... 6-6
Release
...................................... 6-7
Horn
......................................... 2-27
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-18
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2. 12
Illumination. Sustained Interior
.................... 2-35
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-38
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-37
Inspections
.................................... 7-4 1
Brakesystem ................................ 7-41
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-41
Front Drive Axle Boot
......................... 7-41
Front Drive Axle Seal
......................... 7-41 Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-41
Steering
.................................... 7-41
Suspension
.................................. 7-41
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-41
InstrumentPanel
............................... 2-44
Brightness Control
............................ 2-35
Cleaning
.................................... 6-48
Cluster
..................................... 2-46
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-57
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-35
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-26
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-38
Key Reminder Warning
.......................... 2-13
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels Certification
................................. 4-29
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-54
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-28
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-54
Lamps
........................................ 2-33
Courtesy
.................................... 2-34
Exterior
.................................... 2-33
Interior
..................................... 2-34
OnReminder
................................ 2-33
Latches. Seatback
................................ 1-6