2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO bulb

Service and Appearance Care
.................. 293
Service
................................................. 296
Fuel
...................................................... 298
Checking Things Under the Hood
......... 306
Headlamp Aiming
................................. 342
Bulb Replacement
................................ 342
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.... 347
Tires
..................................................... 349
Appearance Care
.................................. 385
Vehicle Identication
............................. 394Electrical System
.................................. 395
Capacities and Specications
................ 400
Maintenance Schedule
.............................. 403
Maintenance Schedule
.......................... 404
Customer Assistance Information
............. 421
Customer Assistance and Information
..... 422
Reporting Safety Defects
...................... 440
Index
.......................................................... 443
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and
two downward (for left) positions. These positions
allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or
down. When the turn is nished, the lever will
return automatically.
An arrow on the
instrument panel
cluster will ash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.
To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to ash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return
by itself when you release it.If the arrow ashes faster than normal as you
signal a turn or a lane change, a signal bulb may
be burned out and other drivers won’t see
your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when
you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and
then check the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 395.
Turn Signal On Chime
If you leave either one of your turn signals on and
drive more than three-quarters of a mile (1.2 km),
a chime will sound to alert you.
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Making Turns
Notice:Making very sharp turns while
trailering could cause the trailer to come in
contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could
be damaged. Avoid making very sharp
turns while trailering.
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider
turns than normal. Do this so your trailer
won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs,
trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden
maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need
additional wiring. Check with your dealer. The
arrows on your instrument panel will ash whenever
you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked
up, the trailer lamps will also ash, telling other
drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your
instrument panel will ash for turns even if the
bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you
may think drivers behind you are seeing
your signal when they are not. It’s important to
check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs
are still working.
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Headlamp Aiming........................................ 342
Bulb Replacement....................................... 342
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 342
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps............. 343
Taillamps, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps...................................... 345
Back-Up Lamps......................................... 345
License Plate Lamp................................... 346
Replacement Bulbs................................... 346
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 347
Tires............................................................ 349
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 350
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 354
Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 357
Tire Pressure Monitor System................... 358Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 362
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 364
Buying New Tires...................................... 364
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 366
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 367
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 368
Wheel Replacement.................................. 368
Tire Chains............................................... 370
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 371
Changing a Flat Tire................................. 372
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools.......... 373
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire....................................... 375
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...... 382
Compact Spare Tire.................................. 384
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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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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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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