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...1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a tlat tire o r overheated engine, etc. ... 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. This section tells you how to drive under different conditions... controls and how lo operate your seats and safety belts properly. I t also explains the air bag system. 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 YourDrivingandtheRoad ...Here you want to use. ProblemsontheRoad ...Maintenanceschedule ...This section tells you ...
...1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a tlat tire o r overheated engine, etc. ... 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. This section tells you how to drive under different conditions... controls and how lo operate your seats and safety belts properly. I t also explains the air bag system. 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 YourDrivingandtheRoad ...Here you want to use. ProblemsontheRoad ...Maintenanceschedule ...This section tells you ...
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...being of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. Turn the key off . If the light is possible. Adding fuel should correct this . Avoid steep uphill grades. If the light continues to install the fuel cap properly. Put your electrical system may be wet.The condition will ...Steady'' following . A few driving trips turn Avoid hard accelerations. turn the light to fully install the cap.The diagnostic system can detect this condition. As your engine starts to run out fuel, your If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to off cap has been left or...
...being of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. Turn the key off . If the light is possible. Adding fuel should correct this . Avoid steep uphill grades. If the light continues to install the fuel cap properly. Put your electrical system may be wet.The condition will ...Steady'' following . A few driving trips turn Avoid hard accelerations. turn the light to fully install the cap.The diagnostic system can detect this condition. As your engine starts to run out fuel, your If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to off cap has been left or...
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The systems work best if you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Be sure to operate the comfort control and audio systems offeredwith your Chevrolet. Comfort Controls Air Conditioning with your vehicle. 0 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section you'll find out how to read about the particular systems supplied with Electronic Controls With these systems, you keep your windows closed while using them. 3-1
The systems work best if you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Be sure to operate the comfort control and audio systems offeredwith your Chevrolet. Comfort Controls Air Conditioning with your vehicle. 0 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section you'll find out how to read about the particular systems supplied with Electronic Controls With these systems, you keep your windows closed while using them. 3-1
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Air Conditioning On very hot days, open the windows long enough to run, which should help your ... help fuel economy. Ventilation System Adjust the direction of time, the air in outside air and direct it to your upper body, while sending slightly warmed air to provide heat. Outside air will bring in your lower body. Heating On cold days use it... supplies outside (0°F (-18°C) or lower). The system will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning fan is used for long periods of airflow by moving . This reduces time the the compressor has to let hot, inside...
Air Conditioning On very hot days, open the windows long enough to run, which should help your ... help fuel economy. Ventilation System Adjust the direction of time, the air in outside air and direct it to your upper body, while sending slightly warmed air to provide heat. Outside air will bring in your lower body. Heating On cold days use it... supplies outside (0°F (-18°C) or lower). The system will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning fan is used for long periods of airflow by moving . This reduces time the the compressor has to let hot, inside...
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... . And, dirt can easily get into yourengine, which willdamage it off, and be burned. In hilly or mountainous terrain. 0 Operating theengine withthe air cleaner off can cause a damaging engine fire. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 k ) the vehicleis mainly driven... under one or m if more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90°F (32°C) or higher. When doing frequent trailer towing. Theair to check...
... . And, dirt can easily get into yourengine, which willdamage it off, and be burned. In hilly or mountainous terrain. 0 Operating theengine withthe air cleaner off can cause a damaging engine fire. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 k ) the vehicleis mainly driven... under one or m if more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90°F (32°C) or higher. When doing frequent trailer towing. Theair to check...
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...wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can sometimes be sure to give you will know the kind of these conditions exist. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one it (except some aluminum wheels, which you need to ... 6-42 This way, you the longest tire life and best overall performance. If the wheel leaks air, replace it replaces. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Chevrolet model. Each new wheel should be dangerous. Your dealer will be repaired). Wheel Alignment and Tire...
...wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can sometimes be sure to give you will know the kind of these conditions exist. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one it (except some aluminum wheels, which you need to ... 6-42 This way, you the longest tire life and best overall performance. If the wheel leaks air, replace it replaces. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Chevrolet model. Each new wheel should be dangerous. Your dealer will be repaired). Wheel Alignment and Tire...
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High-Beam ...9005 Door Lock Switch ...9006 73 Headlamp. Front ...194 High-Beam Indicator ...161 Sidemarker. Low-Beam ...168 GloveBox ...194 License Plate ...Heater and Air Conditioning Control . . Rear ...LuggageCompartment ...920 3057 Stop/Tail/Turn Signal ...Inside Rearview Mirror Reading ...192 73 Side Window Switch ... 6-60 T- 1.75, T- 1.5 194 Sidemarker. Replacement Bulbs Bulb ...
High-Beam ...9005 Door Lock Switch ...9006 73 Headlamp. Front ...194 High-Beam Indicator ...161 Sidemarker. Low-Beam ...168 GloveBox ...194 License Plate ...Heater and Air Conditioning Control . . Rear ...LuggageCompartment ...920 3057 Stop/Tail/Turn Signal ...Inside Rearview Mirror Reading ...192 73 Side Window Switch ... 6-60 T- 1.75, T- 1.5 194 Sidemarker. Replacement Bulbs Bulb ...
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Capacities and Specifications Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement ...7 quarts (6.7 L) After Complete Overhaul ...10 quarts (9.5 L) When drainingheplacing converte
Capacities and Specifications Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement ...7 quarts (6.7 L) After Complete Overhaul ...10 quarts (9.5 L) When drainingheplacing converte
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... refrigerant is used. AC Type 41 -940 Gap: 0.060" ( 1.52 mm) 3.4L (Code X) ...AC Type 41-919 Gap: 0.045" ( 1.14 mm) Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter All Engines ...Battery 3.1L (Code M) ...3.4L (Code M) ...Engine Oil Filter 3.1L (Code M) ...3.4L (Code X) ...PCV Valve 3.1L (Code M) ...3.4L (Code X) ...Radiator Cap All... (Front) ...Tread Width (Rear) ...Length ...Width ...Height ... 107.5" (2730 mm) 59.5" (1 512 mm) 59.0" (1500 mm) 200.7" (5099 mm) 72.5" ( 1842 mm) 53.8" ( 1 368 mm) Air Conditioning Refrigeran Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the...
... refrigerant is used. AC Type 41 -940 Gap: 0.060" ( 1.52 mm) 3.4L (Code X) ...AC Type 41-919 Gap: 0.045" ( 1.14 mm) Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter All Engines ...Battery 3.1L (Code M) ...3.4L (Code M) ...Engine Oil Filter 3.1L (Code M) ...3.4L (Code X) ...PCV Valve 3.1L (Code M) ...3.4L (Code X) ...Radiator Cap All... (Front) ...Tread Width (Rear) ...Length ...Width ...Height ... 107.5" (2730 mm) 59.5" (1 512 mm) 59.0" (1500 mm) 200.7" (5099 mm) 72.5" ( 1842 mm) 53.8" ( 1 368 mm) Air Conditioning Refrigeran Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the...
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...vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. supplements your vehicle properly. Improper vehicle maintenance caneven affect the quality of emissions from your Chevrolet. Improper fluid levels orthe wrong tire inflation can increase level the of the air we breathe. for ...AT THE PROPER -EVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance notonly h,elps tokeep your or Chevrolet dealer details. TOhelp protect our environment, and to safety, dependability and emission control performance. your See Warranty and Owner ...
...vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. supplements your vehicle properly. Improper vehicle maintenance caneven affect the quality of emissions from your Chevrolet. Improper fluid levels orthe wrong tire inflation can increase level the of the air we breathe. for ...AT THE PROPER -EVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance notonly h,elps tokeep your or Chevrolet dealer details. TOhelp protect our environment, and to safety, dependability and emission control performance. your See Warranty and Owner ...
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... particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. 0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in dusty conditions. Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in stop-and-go traffic). 0 Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles...Trip/City Intervals Short Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). One of these conditions cause engine oil tobreak down sooney: Short Trip/City Definition Every 6,000 Miles(10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication (or 6 months, whichever occurs first...
... particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. 0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in dusty conditions. Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in stop-and-go traffic). 0 Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles...Trip/City Intervals Short Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). One of these conditions cause engine oil tobreak down sooney: Short Trip/City Definition Every 6,000 Miles(10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication (or 6 months, whichever occurs first...
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...Lines Inspection. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Maintenance Schedule Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is true. ...500 km) Then Every 15,000 Miles (25000 km): Tire Rotation. Spark Plug Replacement. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions cuuses engine oil to .foIlow the complete maintenance schedule on the.following pages. - - 7-5 At 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Then Every...
...Lines Inspection. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Maintenance Schedule Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is true. ...500 km) Then Every 15,000 Miles (25000 km): Tire Rotation. Spark Plug Replacement. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions cuuses engine oil to .foIlow the complete maintenance schedule on the.following pages. - - 7-5 At 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Then Every...
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An Emission Control Service. 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE DATE SERVICED BY: 7-8 An Emission Control Service. Replacefilter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate steering balljoints (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Inspect air cleanerfilter if you are driving in dusty conditions. I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I lS,OOO Miles (25 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE DATE SERVICED BY: 7-8 An Emission Control Service. Replacefilter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate steering balljoints (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Inspect air cleanerfilter if you are driving in dusty conditions. I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I lS,OOO Miles (25 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
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.../City Maintenance Schedule 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions.
.../City Maintenance Schedule 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions.
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... Control Service. 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in theIndex for freedom of movement. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate steering ball joints(or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect camshaft timing belt. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in dusty conditions. During tire rotation, check...
... Control Service. 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in theIndex for freedom of movement. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate steering ball joints(or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect camshaft timing belt. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in dusty conditions. During tire rotation, check...
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... ...What Makes it Inflate ...1-20 What Wi11 You See After it Inflates ...1-2 1 When Should it Inflate ...1-20 Air Bag System ...1. I8 Appearance Care ...6-44 Appearance Care Materials ...6-5 1 Arbitration Program ...8-7 2-34 Armrest. I7 Aircleaner ...6-15 3-3 Air Conditioning ...Air Conditioning Refrigerants ...6-63 6-42 Alignment and Balance. u p Lamp Bulb Replacement ...6-35 Battery ...6-28 Jump Starting ...5-2 Replacement. Tire ...6-49...
... ...What Makes it Inflate ...1-20 What Wi11 You See After it Inflates ...1-2 1 When Should it Inflate ...1-20 Air Bag System ...1. I8 Appearance Care ...6-44 Appearance Care Materials ...6-5 1 Arbitration Program ...8-7 2-34 Armrest. I7 Aircleaner ...6-15 3-3 Air Conditioning ...Air Conditioning Refrigerants ...6-63 6-42 Alignment and Balance. u p Lamp Bulb Replacement ...6-35 Battery ...6-28 Jump Starting ...5-2 Replacement. Tire ...6-49...
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... Belts ...6-47 Checking ...1-44 Child ...1-32 1-5 Head ...Replacing Parts After a Crash ...1-44 Systemcheck ...7-37 2-14 Reverse. Inside Daymight ...2-33 1-3 Reclining Front Seatbacks ...5- 16 Recovery Tank. Air Conditioning ...6-63 Remote Lock Control ...2-4 Trunk Release ...2-7 Replacement 6-60 Bulbs ...Parts ...6-63 Wheel ...6-42 1-44 Replacing Safety Belts ...Reporting Safety Defects ...8-8 Restraints Care of Safety Belts...
... Belts ...6-47 Checking ...1-44 Child ...1-32 1-5 Head ...Replacing Parts After a Crash ...1-44 Systemcheck ...7-37 2-14 Reverse. Inside Daymight ...2-33 1-3 Reclining Front Seatbacks ...5- 16 Recovery Tank. Air Conditioning ...6-63 Remote Lock Control ...2-4 Trunk Release ...2-7 Replacement 6-60 Bulbs ...Parts ...6-63 Wheel ...6-42 1-44 Replacing Safety Belts ...Reporting Safety Defects ...8-8 Restraints Care of Safety Belts...