Owner's Manual
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... information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to keep your seats and safety belts properly. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you what fluids and lubricants to get service and owner publications. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. yellowblue The 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems...
... information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to keep your seats and safety belts properly. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you what fluids and lubricants to get service and owner publications. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. yellowblue The 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems...
Owner's Manual
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... passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are on some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR...
... passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are on some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR...
Owner's Manual
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... Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Pass-KeyR II New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your V6 Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Power Windows 22-29 2-29 2-30 2-35 2-36 2-38 2-39 2-41 2-42 2-43 2-44 2-45 2-45 2-46 2-48 2-50 Horn Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage...
... Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Pass-KeyR II New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your V6 Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Power Windows 22-29 2-29 2-30 2-35 2-36 2-38 2-39 2-41 2-42 2-43 2-44 2-45 2-45 2-46 2-48 2-50 Horn Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage...
Owner's Manual
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... the driver's door when the ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACC and the key is off. But turn the key only with your engine. With the engine off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. ACC (A): The accessory position lets you use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is in LOCK and you can't turn it, be sure you must have your vehicle pushed or towed. LOCK...
... the driver's door when the ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACC and the key is off. But turn the key only with your engine. With the engine off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. ACC (A): The accessory position lets you use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is in LOCK and you can't turn it, be sure you must have your vehicle pushed or towed. LOCK...
Owner's Manual
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... injured. Release the shift lever button if you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move the shift lever out of PARK (P), being sure to the drive gear you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Apply and hold the brake pedal down . Start the engine and shift to press the shift lever button if you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by...
... injured. Release the shift lever button if you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move the shift lever out of PARK (P), being sure to the drive gear you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Apply and hold the brake pedal down . Start the engine and shift to press the shift lever button if you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by...
Owner's Manual
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..., a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won't see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the direction of the turn or lane change , just raise or lower the lever until you signal a turn, check for left side of the steering column includes your: D D D D D Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control (If Equipped) To signal a lane change . When the turn...
..., a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won't see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the direction of the turn or lane change , just raise or lower the lever until you signal a turn, check for left side of the steering column includes your: D D D D D Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control (If Equipped) To signal a lane change . When the turn...
Owner's Manual
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... headlamps will go out and DRL illuminates your vehicle. D Press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter D Press the trunk symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). (if equipped). The other lamps won 't be on . They make it . Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control You can turn on the regular headlamp system when you : D Open a door. yellowblue When the DRL are on, only...
... headlamps will go out and DRL illuminates your vehicle. D Press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter D Press the trunk symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). (if equipped). The other lamps won 't be on . They make it . Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control You can turn on the regular headlamp system when you : D Open a door. yellowblue When the DRL are on, only...
Owner's Manual
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... to RUN. If the light comes on , there is flashing, have a brake problem. 2-52 yellowblue Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is harder to push. If the warning light comes on while you turn the ignition key to stop you need both parts working , the other part can lead to the floor. It may not be ready to warn you set your parking brake doesn't release fully...
... to RUN. If the light comes on , there is flashing, have a brake problem. 2-52 yellowblue Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is harder to push. If the warning light comes on while you turn the ignition key to stop you need both parts working , the other part can lead to the floor. It may not be ready to warn you set your parking brake doesn't release fully...
Owner's Manual
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... you that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fan(s) are not working. yellowblue Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light When your anti-lock system is active. Engine Coolant Temperature Light This light tells you turn the ignition key to tell you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-54 In "Problems on the Road," this light comes on...
... you that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fan(s) are not working. yellowblue Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light When your anti-lock system is active. Engine Coolant Temperature Light This light tells you turn the ignition key to tell you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-54 In "Problems on the Road," this light comes on...
Owner's Manual
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.... D At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off . 2-61 D The gage pointer may move while cornering, braking D The gage may not indicate EMPTY (E) when the ignition is damaged or missing, the light will flash. Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you 're driving and the light comes on and remains on . or speeding up than half of the tank's capacity to fill...
.... D At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off . 2-61 D The gage pointer may move while cornering, braking D The gage may not indicate EMPTY (E) when the ignition is damaged or missing, the light will flash. Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you 're driving and the light comes on and remains on . or speeding up than half of the tank's capacity to fill...
Owner's Manual
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... speed for a few moments before driving off . D For mild outside air into the vehicle when it is running. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of airflow by your vehicle. Don't put decals there because you enter a vehicle in cold weather, set the D Keep the air path under the front seats...
... speed for a few moments before driving off . D For mild outside air into the vehicle when it is running. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of airflow by your vehicle. Don't put decals there because you enter a vehicle in cold weather, set the D Keep the air path under the front seats...
Owner's Manual
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... the correct hitch equipment. D Will you can turn with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to follow: Trailer Brakes Because you 'll need the right hitch. D The rear bumper on the Tire-Loading Information label (found inside the trunk lid) or...
... the correct hitch equipment. D Will you can turn with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to follow: Trailer Brakes Because you 'll need the right hitch. D The rear bumper on the Tire-Loading Information label (found inside the trunk lid) or...
Owner's Manual
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... highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. If there's still no sign of steam, idle the engine for long periods in this for about 10 minutes. Idle for three minutes while you can drive. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to be too serious. If your air conditioner is AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ) or DRIVE (D). D D D D Climb a long hill on , turn...
... highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. If there's still no sign of steam, idle the engine for long periods in this for about 10 minutes. Idle for three minutes while you can drive. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to be too serious. If your air conditioner is AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ) or DRIVE (D). D D D D Climb a long hill on , turn...
Owner's Manual
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... 6-53 Service Fuel Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Care of Safety Belts Cleaning Glass Surfaces Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades 66-54 6-55 6-56 6-56 6-57 6-57 6-58 6-59 6-59 6-60 6-68 6-68 6-69 6-70 6-70 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Cleaning Aluminum Wheels...
... 6-53 Service Fuel Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Care of Safety Belts Cleaning Glass Surfaces Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades 66-54 6-55 6-56 6-56 6-57 6-57 6-58 6-59 6-59 6-60 6-68 6-68 6-69 6-70 6-70 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Cleaning Aluminum Wheels...
Owner's Manual
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... be replaced as complete axle sets. When you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. NOTICE: Continuing to drive with your vehicle serviced. This does not mean something is wrong with worn-out brake pads could lead to an accident. Properly torqued wheel nuts are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). Disc brake pads have your brakes. When you hear the brake wear warning...
... be replaced as complete axle sets. When you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. NOTICE: Continuing to drive with your vehicle serviced. This does not mean something is wrong with worn-out brake pads could lead to an accident. Properly torqued wheel nuts are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). Disc brake pads have your brakes. When you hear the brake wear warning...
Owner's Manual
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... remaining. That way your vehicle will be repaired well because of the size or location of the following statements are designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other damage that same TPC Spec number. yellowblue When It's Time for New Tires One way to tell when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your...
... remaining. That way your vehicle will be repaired well because of the size or location of the following statements are designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other damage that same TPC Spec number. yellowblue When It's Time for New Tires One way to tell when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your...
Owner's Manual
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yellowblue Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the vehicle facing downhill. Park on the regular brake, set , try to turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is held by the parking brake only. With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the underbody. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in each shift lever position. D To check...
yellowblue Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the vehicle facing downhill. Park on the regular brake, set , try to turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is held by the parking brake only. With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the underbody. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in each shift lever position. D To check...
Owner's Manual
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... UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO: Helm, Incorporated S P.O. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $10.00 CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are written directly for current and past model GM vehicles. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins...
... UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO: Helm, Incorporated S P.O. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $10.00 CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are written directly for current and past model GM vehicles. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins...
Owner's Manual
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... Road ...5-1 Publications, Service and Owner ...8-12 P adiator Pressure Cap ...6-25 Radio Reception ...3-17 Radios ...3-6 Rain, Driving In ...4-17 Rain, Other Tips ...4-19 Reading Lamps, Rearview Mirror ...2-37 Rear Outside Seat Position ...1-30 Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-32 Seat Passengers ...1-29 Split Folding Seat ...1-6 Window Defogger ...3-4 Rearview Mirror, Inside Day/Night ...2-38 Reclining Front Seatbacks ...1-4 Recovery Tank, Coolant ...5-15 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-30 Refrigerants, Air Conditioning ...6-69 Remote Keyless Entry ...2-5 Trunk Release ...2-9 Remote Keyless...
... Road ...5-1 Publications, Service and Owner ...8-12 P adiator Pressure Cap ...6-25 Radio Reception ...3-17 Radios ...3-6 Rain, Driving In ...4-17 Rain, Other Tips ...4-19 Reading Lamps, Rearview Mirror ...2-37 Rear Outside Seat Position ...1-30 Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-32 Seat Passengers ...1-29 Split Folding Seat ...1-6 Window Defogger ...3-4 Rearview Mirror, Inside Day/Night ...2-38 Reclining Front Seatbacks ...1-4 Recovery Tank, Coolant ...5-15 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-30 Refrigerants, Air Conditioning ...6-69 Remote Keyless Entry ...2-5 Trunk Release ...2-9 Remote Keyless...
Owner's Manual
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... Replacing After a Crash ...1-53 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-20 Smaller Children and Babies ...1-35 Use During Pregnancy ...1-19 Why They Work ...1-8 Safety Chains ...4-35 Safety Defects, Reporting ...8-10 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...vi Seatback Latches ...1-6 Seatback, Reclining Front ...1-4 Seats Manual Four-Way Front ...1-3 Manual Two-Way Front ...1-2 Power ...1-4 Restraint Systems ...1-1 Seat Controls ...1-2 Securing a Child Restraint ...1-44 Split Folding Rear ...1-6 Second Gear, Automatic Transaxle ...2-21 Security Light ...2-61 Security System ...2-10 Service...
... Replacing After a Crash ...1-53 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-20 Smaller Children and Babies ...1-35 Use During Pregnancy ...1-19 Why They Work ...1-8 Safety Chains ...4-35 Safety Defects, Reporting ...8-10 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...vi Seatback Latches ...1-6 Seatback, Reclining Front ...1-4 Seats Manual Four-Way Front ...1-3 Manual Two-Way Front ...1-2 Power ...1-4 Restraint Systems ...1-1 Seat Controls ...1-2 Securing a Child Restraint ...1-44 Split Folding Rear ...1-6 Second Gear, Automatic Transaxle ...2-21 Security Light ...2-61 Security System ...2-10 Service...
