2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO lock

How to Add Coolant to the Cooling
System
Notice:Your engine has a specic cooling
system drain and ll procedure. Failure
to follow this procedure could cause your
engine to overheat and be severely damaged.
If your engine’s cooling system needs to
be drained and re-lled, please see your dealer.
1. Remove the
pressure cap
when the cooling
system, including
the pressure
cap and upper
radiator hose is
no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise.
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss
means that there is still some pressure left.
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap and
remove it.
{CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant
on hot engine parts. Coolant contains
ethylene glycol and it will burn if the
engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill
coolant on a hot engine.
3. Fill the cooling system with the proper
DEX-COOL
®coolant mixture, up to the base
of the ller neck. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 320for more information about
the proper coolant mixture.
4. Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the
engine and the compartment.
5. Then ll the coolant recovery tank to the cold
ll line.
6. Install the coolant recovery tank cap and the
pressure cap. After a day or two of driving,
when the engine is cold, check the coolant
level in the recovery tank. If it is low, rell it to
the cold ll line.
If the coolant in the recovery tank is constantly
low, you should have a dealership service
department inspect the vehicle for leaks.
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Notice:If you leave your radio or other
accessories on during the jump starting
procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs
would not be covered by your warranty.
Always turn off your radio and other
accessories when jump starting your vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles.
Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into
the cigarette lighter or the accessory power
outlets. Turn off the radio and all lamps
that are not needed. This will avoid sparks
and help save both batteries. And it could
save the radio!
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries.
Find the positive (+) and negative (−)
terminal locations on each vehicle.
You will not need to access your battery for
jump starting. Your vehicle has a remote
positive (+) jump starting terminal for
that purpose. The remote positive (+) terminal
is located in the engine compartment on
the passenger’s side of the vehicle, on
the underhood fuse block. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 308for
more information on location.To uncover the remote
positive (+) terminal,
remove the fuse
block cover. You
should always use the
remote positive (+)
terminal instead of the
positive (+) terminal
on the battery.
{CAUTION:
An electric fan can start up even when the
engine is not running and can injure you.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from
any underhood electric fan.
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A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or
Remote Negative (−) Terminal
B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal
and Remote Negative (−) Terminals
C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) TerminalTo disconnect the jumper cables from both
vehicles, do the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from
the vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from
the vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
other vehicle.
5. Return the fuse block cover to its original
position.
Jumper Cable Removal
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3. Remove the headlamp plastic retainer by
pulling it up.
4. Pull the headlamp assembly away from the
vehicle and remove the electrical connector.
5. Remove the round dust caps to gain access
to the bulbs.
6. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and
remove it from the retaining ring by pulling
it away from the headlamp.
7. Remove the electrical connector from the
bulb by raising the lock tab and pulling the
connector away from the bulb’s base.8. Install the electrical connector to the bulb.
9. Install the new bulb by inserting the smallest
tab on the bulb base into the matching
notch in the retaining ring. Turn the bulb a
quarter-turn clockwise until it stops.
10. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reinstall the
headlamp assembly.
When you reinstall the headlamp assembly,
make sure to line up the pin in the headlamp
assembly with the slot in the vehicle.
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Taillamps, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps
A. Rear Sidemarker
Lamp
B. Taillamp/Turn Signal
and Stoplamp
C. Taillamp
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 101
for more information.
2. Remove the convenience net, if your vehicle
has one, and then remove it by unhooking
the upper wing nut.
3. Pull the carpet away from the rear of the
vehicle.
4. Remove the two remaining wing nuts.5. Pull the assembly from the vehicle.
6. Remove the bulb socket. To do so, press the
tab, turn it counterclockwise and pull it out.
7. Pull the old bulb straight out.
8. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket.
9. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reinstall the
taillamp assembly.
Back-Up Lamps
The back-up lamps are located in the rear bumper.
1. Remove the two screws from the back-up
lamp assembly.
2. Pull the assembly from the rear bumper.
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3. Remove the socket by turning it
counterclockwise and pull it out.
4. Pull the old bulb straight out.
5. Push the new bulb into the socket.
6. Push the socket back into the assembly.
Tighten the socket by turning it clockwise.
7. Reinstall the assembly with the two screws.
License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Turn the lamp assembly counterclockwise and
pull the lamp assembly out of the connector.
2. Pull the old bulb from the lamp assembly,
keeping the bulb straight as you pull it out.
3. Install the new bulb.
4. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the
license plate lamp.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamp 921
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamp 3157NAK
License Plate Lamp 194
Headlamps
High-Beam H9
Low-Beam H11
Sidemarker Lamp 194
Stoplamps, Taillamps, and
Turn Signal Lamp3057
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer.
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Your vehicle’s original equipment tires are listed
on the Tire and Loading Information Label.
This label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar
(B-pillar). SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 277,
for more information about the Tire and Loading
Information Label and its location on your vehicle.
Different Size Tires and Wheels
If you add wheels or tires that are a different
size than your original equipment wheels and
tires, this may affect the way your vehicle
performs, including its braking, ride and handling
characteristics, stability, and resistance to
rollover. Additionally, if your vehicle has electronic
systems such as, anti-lock brakes, traction
control, and electronic stability control, the
performance of these systems can be affected.
{CAUTION:
If you add different sized wheels, your
vehicle may not provide an acceptable
level of performance and safety if tires
not recommended for those wheels are
selected. You may increase the chance
that you will crash and suffer serious
injury. Only use GM specic wheel and
tire systems developed for your vehicle,
and have them properly installed by a
GM certied technician.
SeeBuying New Tires on page 364and
Accessories and Modications on page 296
for additional information.
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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel
damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn
on your vehicle’s hazard warning ashers.
SeeHazard Warning Flashers on page 148for
more information.
{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The
vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over
or fall on you or other people. You and
they could be badly injured or even killed.
Find a level place to change your tire.
To help prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake rmly.
2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
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3. Turn off the engine and do not restart
while the vehicle is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain
in the vehicle.
To be even more certain the vehicle will
not move, you should put blocks at the
front and rear of the tire farthest away
from the one being changed. That would
be the tire, on the other side, at the
opposite end of the vehicle.
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