2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO power steering fluid

Service........................................................ 296
Accessories and Modications................... 296
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 297
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 297
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle...................................... 298
Fuel............................................................. 298
Gasoline Octane........................................ 298
Gasoline Specications.............................. 299
California Fuel........................................... 299
Additives................................................... 300
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)............................ 301
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 302
Filling the Tank......................................... 303
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 305Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 306
Hood Release........................................... 307
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 308
Engine Oil................................................. 311
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 314
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 316
Automatic Transaxle Fluid......................... 317
Engine Coolant.......................................... 320
Pressure Cap............................................ 323
Engine Overheating................................... 323
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..................................... 325
Cooling System......................................... 326
Power Steering Fluid ................................. 331
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 332
Brakes...................................................... 333
Battery...................................................... 336
Jump Starting............................................ 337
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
293

A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 332.
B. Battery. SeeBattery on page 336.
C. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood Fuse
Block on page 397.
D. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 337.
E. Coolant Recovery Tank. See “Checking
Coolant” underCooling System on page 326.
F. Pressure Cap. SeePressure Cap on page 323.
G. Power Steering Fluid Cap. SeePower
Steering Fluid on page 331.H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 311.
I. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 311.
J. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (Out of
View). See “Checking the Fluid Level” under
Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 317.
K. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 333.
L. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 316.
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A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 332.
B. Battery. SeeBattery on page 336.
C. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood Fuse
Block on page 397.
D. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 337.
E. Pressure Cap. SeePressure Cap on page 323.
F. Power Steering Fluid Cap. SeePower
Steering Fluid on page 331.
G. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 311.
H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 311.
I. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (Out of
View). See “Checking the Fluid Level” under
Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 317.
J. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 333.
K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 316.
L. Coolant Recovery Tank. See “Checking
Coolant” underCooling System on page 326.Engine Oil
If the ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL message
appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC),
it means you need to check the engine oil
level right away. For more information, see
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 195.
You should check the engine oil level regularly;
this is an added reminder.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time
you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 308
for the location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several
minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you
do not do this, the oil dipstick might not
show the actual level.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper
towel or cloth, then push it back in all the
way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down,
and check the level.
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Power Steering Fluid
The power steering uid
reservoir is located
toward the rear of the
engine compartment on
the passenger’s side
of the vehicle. See
Engine Compartment
Overview on page 308
for reservoir location.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power
steering uid unless you suspect there is a leak
in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
A uid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Have the system inspected and repaired.
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
To check the power steering uid, do the following:
1. Turn the key off and let the engine
compartment cool down.
2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean.
3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with
a clean rag.
4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
5. Remove the cap again and look at the
uid level on the dipstick.
The uid level should be somewhere within the
cross-hatched area on the dipstick. If the uid is
at the ADD mark, you should add uid.
What to Use
To determine what kind of uid to use, see
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 415.
Always use the proper uid. Failure to use the
proper uid can cause leaks and damage hoses
and seals.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication may be obtained
from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
®
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 311.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 320.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring
Anchor, and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and
Door HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770,
in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
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E
Easy Entry Seat............................................ 15
Electric Power Management........................ 161
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 395
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 395
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 395
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 396
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 395
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 397
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 395
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 316
Battery..................................................... 336
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 181
Coolant.................................................... 320
Coolant Heater......................................... 112
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 180
Coolant Temperature Warning Light.......... 179
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 417
Engine Compartment Overview................ 308
Exhaust................................................... 121
Oil ........................................................... 311
Oil Life System........................................ 314
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 325Engine (cont.)
Overheating............................................. 323
Starting.................................................... 110
Entry Lighting.............................................. 160
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 434
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 40
Exterior Lamps............................................ 156
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 316
Finish Damage............................................ 392
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 148
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 151
Flat Tire...................................................... 371
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 372
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 382
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle................................. 317
Power Steering........................................ 331
Windshield Washer.................................. 332
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 185
Fog Lamps.................................................. 158
Folding Rear Seat......................................... 16
447

PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................... 107
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 162
Door Locks................................................ 99
Electrical System..................................... 395
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 110
Seat............................................................ 8
Steering Fluid.......................................... 331
Windows.................................................. 104
Pressure Cap.............................................. 323
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 40
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock......... 100
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...... 23
R
Radios........................................................ 210
Care of Your CD Player........................... 242
Care of Your CDs.................................... 242
Radio with CD................................214, 220
Setting the Time..............................211, 212
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 240
Understanding Reception......................... 241
Reading Lamps........................................... 161Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 36
Rear Seat Armrest...................................... 140
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 33
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®................................................... 123
Rearview Mirror with OnStar®...................... 123
Rearview Mirrors......................................... 123
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 415
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 282
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 90
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................... 91
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.......................................... 375
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 373
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 346
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 440
General Motors........................................ 440
United States Government....................... 440
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 84
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash.................................................. 85
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 110
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