Owner's Manual
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... the "air bag" system. It also gives you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. you Maintenance Schedule This section tells you want to drive under different conditions. 0 The 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. Features and Controls This section explainshow to start and operate your Chevrolet. 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This...
... the "air bag" system. It also gives you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. you Maintenance Schedule This section tells you want to drive under different conditions. 0 The 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. Features and Controls This section explainshow to start and operate your Chevrolet. 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This...
Owner's Manual
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Supplement to the1997 Chevrolet Lumina and Monte Carlo Owner's Manuals This is in OFF or LOCK. When it's dark enough outside , the low-beam headlamps will stay off and The parking brake is released. To idle your vehicle during the see day. Daytime Running Lamps Automatic / Headlamp Control Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can be lit up either. A light sensor on top of your vehicle with any vehicle, you should turn on...
Supplement to the1997 Chevrolet Lumina and Monte Carlo Owner's Manuals This is in OFF or LOCK. When it's dark enough outside , the low-beam headlamps will stay off and The parking brake is released. To idle your vehicle during the see day. Daytime Running Lamps Automatic / Headlamp Control Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can be lit up either. A light sensor on top of your vehicle with any vehicle, you should turn on...
Owner's Manual
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... Air Bag -- Blower Motor Relay L.H. Chime Module, Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM), Theft-Deterrent Module, Radio DLC Power Accessory #2 -- This is a correction to information found on page 6-58 and 6-59for Lumina and Monte Carlo. Cruise Control Cut-Out Switch, Cruise Control Module, Turn Signal Cruise Control Switches Stoplamps -- Sunroof Control Unit, (S.E.O.) Accessory Feed Anti-Theft/PCM -- Steering Wheel Radio Control Lighting 20 21 22 11 12 13 14 15 23 24 25 26 27 16 3 Door Lock Switches, Trunk Courtesy Lamp, O/S Mirror Switch, (S.E.O.) Emergency Vehicle-Rear...
... Air Bag -- Blower Motor Relay L.H. Chime Module, Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM), Theft-Deterrent Module, Radio DLC Power Accessory #2 -- This is a correction to information found on page 6-58 and 6-59for Lumina and Monte Carlo. Cruise Control Cut-Out Switch, Cruise Control Module, Turn Signal Cruise Control Switches Stoplamps -- Sunroof Control Unit, (S.E.O.) Accessory Feed Anti-Theft/PCM -- Steering Wheel Radio Control Lighting 20 21 22 11 12 13 14 15 23 24 25 26 27 16 3 Door Lock Switches, Trunk Courtesy Lamp, O/S Mirror Switch, (S.E.O.) Emergency Vehicle-Rear...
Owner's Manual
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... 37 4 Door Lock Relay, Remote Keyless Entry Receiver DRL MDL -- Fuse Description Rating 28 CTSY Lamps -- Daytime Running Lamp Module, (S.E.O.) Accessory Switch Not Used Not Used Not Used Rear Defog -- Radio, Power Drop UP Electronics Ignition Feed -Headlamp Switch, Instrument Cluster, Chime Module, Keyless Entry Receiver, Stoplamp switch (TCC and BTSI) (S.E.O.) Accessory Switch Not Used Power Drop Evap. Evaporation Emissions (EVAP) Canister Vent Solenoid Valve Not Used Not Used Used Not 39 29 30 Turn Signal -- Vanity Mirrors, VP...
... 37 4 Door Lock Relay, Remote Keyless Entry Receiver DRL MDL -- Fuse Description Rating 28 CTSY Lamps -- Daytime Running Lamp Module, (S.E.O.) Accessory Switch Not Used Not Used Not Used Rear Defog -- Radio, Power Drop UP Electronics Ignition Feed -Headlamp Switch, Instrument Cluster, Chime Module, Keyless Entry Receiver, Stoplamp switch (TCC and BTSI) (S.E.O.) Accessory Switch Not Used Power Drop Evap. Evaporation Emissions (EVAP) Canister Vent Solenoid Valve Not Used Not Used Used Not 39 29 30 Turn Signal -- Vanity Mirrors, VP...
Owner's Manual
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... person performing work properly.You may haveto replace the air bag module in the Index. 0 NOTICE: If you damage the covering for thedriver's or the right front passenger's air bag, the bagmay not work for the right frontpassenger's air bag. Improper service can mean that your vehicle. You can still inflate during improperservice. Let only qualified technicians work properly. Your Chevrolet dealerand the Monte Carlo ServiceManual...
... person performing work properly.You may haveto replace the air bag module in the Index. 0 NOTICE: If you damage the covering for thedriver's or the right front passenger's air bag, the bagmay not work for the right frontpassenger's air bag. Improper service can mean that your vehicle. You can still inflate during improperservice. Let only qualified technicians work properly. Your Chevrolet dealerand the Monte Carlo ServiceManual...
Owner's Manual
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... Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) Trunk Theft PASS-Key@I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine WhileYou're Parked 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-33 2-35 2-36 2-3 8 2-40 2-40 2-42 2-43 2-44 2-46 2-48 Power Windows Horn Tilt Steering Wheel Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtrays and Lighter Sun Visors Auxiliary Power...
... Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) Trunk Theft PASS-Key@I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine WhileYou're Parked 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-33 2-35 2-36 2-3 8 2-40 2-40 2-42 2-43 2-44 2-46 2-48 Power Windows Horn Tilt Steering Wheel Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtrays and Lighter Sun Visors Auxiliary Power...
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Shifting Outof PARK (P) Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. If you ever hold the brake until the end of PARK (P), try this: 1. Release the shift lever button ifyou have a console shift. Apply and hold the brake pedal down . Start the engine and shift to the drive gear you can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your regular brakes before you have a console shift. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you...
Shifting Outof PARK (P) Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. If you ever hold the brake until the end of PARK (P), try this: 1. Release the shift lever button ifyou have a console shift. Apply and hold the brake pedal down . Start the engine and shift to the drive gear you can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your regular brakes before you have a console shift. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you...
Owner's Manual
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can Don't leaveyour vehicle whenthe engine is labeled AUTO. You or others could beinjured. If you are parking on level ground, always your parking brakeand set . you've left the engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer"in the Index. To be sure your vehicle won 't move the shift lever to PARK (P). Tap the bottom the of switch, and the driver's window will go...
can Don't leaveyour vehicle whenthe engine is labeled AUTO. You or others could beinjured. If you are parking on level ground, always your parking brakeand set . you've left the engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer"in the Index. To be sure your vehicle won 't move the shift lever to PARK (P). Tap the bottom the of switch, and the driver's window will go...
Owner's Manual
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... have beenoperating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fan( s) are not working. Engine Coolant Temperature Light This light tells you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn the ignition key to RUN. The anti-lock brake system active light also comes on , so adjust your driving accordingly. In "Problems on for a few seconds after the system stops adjusting brake pressure. The light will be...
... have beenoperating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fan( s) are not working. Engine Coolant Temperature Light This light tells you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn the ignition key to RUN. The anti-lock brake system active light also comes on , so adjust your driving accordingly. In "Problems on for a few seconds after the system stops adjusting brake pressure. The light will be...
Owner's Manual
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... on and stays on the ignition, have the oil changed. If this , coolant temperature and vehicle speed. with the ignition key the RUN position, in but the engine off, fully push and release the accelerator pedal three times withinfive seconds. Security Light This light will flash. It willalso come on when you turn on for harsh conditions. You'll need to read the resistor pellet. Your...
... on and stays on the ignition, have the oil changed. If this , coolant temperature and vehicle speed. with the ignition key the RUN position, in but the engine off, fully push and release the accelerator pedal three times withinfive seconds. Security Light This light will flash. It willalso come on when you turn on for harsh conditions. You'll need to read the resistor pellet. Your...
Owner's Manual
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... little heating or cooling is needed, use DEFOG. 3-5 Your vehicle's flow-through your windows. 0 Adjust the direction of ice, snow or any other obstruction, such as leaves. This helps air to the highest speed for clearing the front and side windows. The heater and defroster will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning fan is moving the louvered vents. Outside air will work...
... little heating or cooling is needed, use DEFOG. 3-5 Your vehicle's flow-through your windows. 0 Adjust the direction of ice, snow or any other obstruction, such as leaves. This helps air to the highest speed for clearing the front and side windows. The heater and defroster will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning fan is moving the louvered vents. Outside air will work...
Owner's Manual
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... a truck stopped in your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlier in front of those places. Your Chevrolet can perform very well inemergencies like these problems by braking -- Ease up on good weather and road conditions. Wait to the left or right depending on the condition of the curve,and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Steering in time. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. But...
... a truck stopped in your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlier in front of those places. Your Chevrolet can perform very well inemergencies like these problems by braking -- Ease up on good weather and road conditions. Wait to the left or right depending on the condition of the curve,and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Steering in time. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. But...
Owner's Manual
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... warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your air conditioner. 2. otherwise, shift to see orhear no sign of steam, try this for about 10 minutes. Just to NEUTRAL (N); If you get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down. If you can drive normally. Sometimes the enginecan get theoverheat warning but to full hot at thehighest fan speed and open the window...
... warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your air conditioner. 2. otherwise, shift to see orhear no sign of steam, try this for about 10 minutes. Just to NEUTRAL (N); If you get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down. If you can drive normally. Sometimes the enginecan get theoverheat warning but to full hot at thehighest fan speed and open the window...
Owner's Manual
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... 6-3 1 6-37 6-37 6-45 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Checking ThingsUnder the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care 6-46 6-50 6-50 6-50 6-50 6-5 1 6-52 6-52 6-52 6-5 3 6-5 3 6-53 6-54 6-55 6-55 6-56 6-65 Cleaning the Insideof Your Chevrolet Care of Safety Belts Cleaning Glass Surfaces Cleaning the Outsideof the Windshield and Wiper Blades Weatherstrips Cleaning the...
... 6-3 1 6-37 6-37 6-45 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Checking ThingsUnder the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care 6-46 6-50 6-50 6-50 6-50 6-5 1 6-52 6-52 6-52 6-5 3 6-5 3 6-53 6-54 6-55 6-55 6-56 6-65 Cleaning the Insideof Your Chevrolet Care of Safety Belts Cleaning Glass Surfaces Cleaning the Outsideof the Windshield and Wiper Blades Weatherstrips Cleaning the...
Owner's Manual
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... brake pads for rotation or changing. noise, have the rear brakes inspected, too. The brake wear warning sound means that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). Brake Wear Your Chevrolet has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes if it is wrong with your vehicle is equipped with the 3 100 engine. It has four-wheel disc brakes...
... brake pads for rotation or changing. noise, have the rear brakes inspected, too. The brake wear warning sound means that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). Brake Wear Your Chevrolet has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes if it is wrong with your vehicle is equipped with the 3 100 engine. It has four-wheel disc brakes...
Owner's Manual
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... Reading Lamp, US Lighted Rearview Mirror, Dome Lamp Fuse 29 30 32 Description -- Radio, SteeringWheel Radio Switches,Power Drop 15 19 33 37 20 21 22 23 38 39 25 28 I/P ELECTRONICS IGNITION FEED -- Air Bag System CRUISE CONTROL-- Cruise Control Cut-Out Switch STOPLAMPS -- Wiper Switch TURN SIGNAL -- Door Lock Relay, Keyless Entry Receiver DRL MODULE REAR DEFOG -- HVAC Control Assembly Rear Window Defogger Switch RADIO -- TCCBrake Switch ENGLISWMETRIC (S.E.O.) CTSY LAMPS -- SOLENOID 41 42 Fuse 14 Description HVAC BLOWER MOTOR -Blower Motor Relay L.H.
... Reading Lamp, US Lighted Rearview Mirror, Dome Lamp Fuse 29 30 32 Description -- Radio, SteeringWheel Radio Switches,Power Drop 15 19 33 37 20 21 22 23 38 39 25 28 I/P ELECTRONICS IGNITION FEED -- Air Bag System CRUISE CONTROL-- Cruise Control Cut-Out Switch STOPLAMPS -- Wiper Switch TURN SIGNAL -- Door Lock Relay, Keyless Entry Receiver DRL MODULE REAR DEFOG -- HVAC Control Assembly Rear Window Defogger Switch RADIO -- TCCBrake Switch ENGLISWMETRIC (S.E.O.) CTSY LAMPS -- SOLENOID 41 42 Fuse 14 Description HVAC BLOWER MOTOR -Blower Motor Relay L.H.
Owner's Manual
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... inspect the drive axle boot seals for surface condition. You may need to perform these jobs. See "Engine Exhaust" in the floor pan or could cause a heat build-up in the Index. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; holes, loose connections or other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. excessive wear. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections...
... inspect the drive axle boot seals for surface condition. You may need to perform these jobs. See "Engine Exhaust" in the floor pan or could cause a heat build-up in the Index. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; holes, loose connections or other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. excessive wear. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections...
Owner's Manual
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...on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$40.00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to assist in the diagnosis and service your vehicle. Each bulletin contains instructions to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 CHEVROLET/GEO OWNER'S INFORMATION SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information Owner publications are written directly for Owners and on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications...
...on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$40.00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to assist in the diagnosis and service your vehicle. Each bulletin contains instructions to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 CHEVROLET/GEO OWNER'S INFORMATION SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information Owner publications are written directly for Owners and on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications...
Owner's Manual
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... Fan Knob, Climate Control System...3-2 Filling Your Tank ...6-5 en 6-16 Filter, Air ... ...FloorMats ...2-41 Fluids and Lubricants ...7-42 6 Foreign Countries, Fuel ...1 -.. 3 Four-Way Manual Front Seat ...1 1 French Front Parking Bulb Replacement ...6-32 Front Towing ...5-10 Front Turn Signal Bulb Replacement...6-32 Fuel ...6-3 6-3 Canadian ...Filling Your Tank ...6-5 Gage ...2-59 In Foreign Countries ...6-4 6-57 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...Gages Engine Coolant Temperature ...2-51 Fuel ...2-57 GAWR ...4-29 Gear Positions, Automatic Transaxle...2-16 GloveBox ...2-38 Gross Axle Weight Rating...
... Fan Knob, Climate Control System...3-2 Filling Your Tank ...6-5 en 6-16 Filter, Air ... ...FloorMats ...2-41 Fluids and Lubricants ...7-42 6 Foreign Countries, Fuel ...1 -.. 3 Four-Way Manual Front Seat ...1 1 French Front Parking Bulb Replacement ...6-32 Front Towing ...5-10 Front Turn Signal Bulb Replacement...6-32 Fuel ...6-3 6-3 Canadian ...Filling Your Tank ...6-5 Gage ...2-59 In Foreign Countries ...6-4 6-57 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...Gages Engine Coolant Temperature ...2-51 Fuel ...2-57 GAWR ...4-29 Gear Positions, Automatic Transaxle...2-16 GloveBox ...2-38 Gross Axle Weight Rating...
Owner's Manual
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... Front Drive Axle Boot ...7-41 Front Drive Axle Seal ...7-41 7-41 Radiator and Heater Hose ...Steering ...7-41 7-41 Suspension ...7-41 Throttle Linkage ...InstrumentPanel ...2-44 2-35 Brightness Control ...Cleaning ...6-48 Cluster ...2-46 6-57 FuseBlock ...2-35 InteriorLamps ...Jack. Tire ...5-26 5-3 Jump Starting ...7-38 K e y Lock Cylinders Service ...Key Reminder Warning ...2-13 Keys ...2-2 Labels 4-29 Certification ...Service Parts Identification ...6-54 4-28 Tire-Loading Information ...Vehicle Identification Number ...6-54 2-33 Lamps ...Courtesy ...2-34 Exterior ...2-33 2-34 Interior...
... Front Drive Axle Boot ...7-41 Front Drive Axle Seal ...7-41 7-41 Radiator and Heater Hose ...Steering ...7-41 7-41 Suspension ...7-41 Throttle Linkage ...InstrumentPanel ...2-44 2-35 Brightness Control ...Cleaning ...6-48 Cluster ...2-46 6-57 FuseBlock ...2-35 InteriorLamps ...Jack. Tire ...5-26 5-3 Jump Starting ...7-38 K e y Lock Cylinders Service ...Key Reminder Warning ...2-13 Keys ...2-2 Labels 4-29 Certification ...Service Parts Identification ...6-54 4-28 Tire-Loading Information ...Vehicle Identification Number ...6-54 2-33 Lamps ...Courtesy ...2-34 Exterior ...2-33 2-34 Interior...