2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Owners Manual

Jump Starting
If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may
want to use another vehicle and some jumper
cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use
the following steps to do it safely.
{CAUTION:
Batteries can hurt you. They can be
dangerous because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
They contain gas that can explode
or ignite.
They contain enough electricity to
burn you.
If you do not follow these steps exactly,
some or all of these things can hurt you.
Notice:Ignoring these steps could result in
costly damage to your vehicle that would
not be covered by your warranty.Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or
pulling it will not work, and it could damage
your vehicle.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a
12-volt battery with a negative ground system.
Notice:If the other vehicle’s system is not
a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both
vehicles can be damaged. Only use vehicles
with 12-volt systems with negative grounds to
jump start your vehicle.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper
cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles
are not touching each other. If they are,
it could cause a ground connection you do
not want. You would not be able to start
your vehicle, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles
rolling, set the parking brake rmly on both
vehicles involved in the jump start procedure.
Put an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or
a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL before
setting the parking brake.
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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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{CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause
battery gas to explode. People have been
hurt doing this, and some have been
blinded. Use a ashlight if you need
more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water.
You do not need to add water to the
battery installed in your new vehicle. But
if a battery has ller caps, be sure the
right amount of uid is there. If it is low,
add water to take care of that rst. If you
do not, explosive gas could be present.
Battery uid contains acid that can
burn you. Do not get it on you. If you
accidentally get it in your eyes or on your
skin, ush the place with water and get
medical help immediately.
{CAUTION:
Fans or other moving engine parts can
injure you badly. Keep your hands away
from moving parts once the engine is
running.
5. Check that the jumper cables do not have
loose or missing insulation. If they do, you
could get a shock. The vehicles could
be damaged too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some
basic things you should know. Positive (+)
will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+)
terminal if the vehicle has one. Negative (−)
will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part
or to a remote negative (−) terminal if the
vehicle has one.
Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−), or
you will get a short that would damage the
battery and maybe other parts too. And do
not connect the negative (−) cable to the
negative (−) terminal on the dead battery
because this can cause sparks.
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6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal location of the vehicle
with the dead battery. Use a remote
positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect
it to the positive (+) terminal location of the
vehicle with the good battery. Use a remote
positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable
to the negative (−) terminal location of the
vehicle with the good battery. Use a remote
negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Do not let the other end touch anything
until the next step. The other end of the
negative (−) cable does not go to the dead
battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted
metal engine part or to a remote negative (−)
terminal on the vehicle with the dead
battery.9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) 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,
and the chance of sparks getting back to the
battery is much less.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery
and run the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead
battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it
probably needs service.
Notice:If the jumper cables are connected
or removed in the wrong order, electrical
shorting may occur and damage the vehicle.
The repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Always connect and remove
the jumper cables in the correct order, making
sure that the cables do not touch each other
or other metal.
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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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Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory
and should need no further adjustment.
However, if your vehicle is damaged in an
accident, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Aim adjustment to the low-beam headlamps
may be necessary if it is difficult to see the lane
markers (for horizontal aim), or if oncoming
drivers ash their high-beam headlamps at you
(for vertical aim).
If you believe your headlamps need to be
re-aimed, it is recommend that you take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 346.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in
this section, contact your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and can burst if you drop or
scratch the bulb. You or others could be
injured. Be sure to read and follow the
instructions on the bulb package.
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Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
A. Sidemarker
B. Low-Beam
HeadlampC. High-Beam Headlamp
D. Parking/Turn
Signal Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release
on page 307for more information.2. Remove the screw from the headlamp
assembly.
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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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