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2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-29 Air Bag Systems ...1-48 Restraint System Check ... ...3-55 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-31 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Headlamp Aiming ...5-60 Bulb Replacement ...5-60 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-64 Tires ...5-65 Appearance Care ...5-94 Vehicle Identification ...5-102 Electrical System ...5-103...
2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-29 Air Bag Systems ...1-48 Restraint System Check ... ...3-55 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-31 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Headlamp Aiming ...5-60 Bulb Replacement ...5-60 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-64 Tires ...5-65 Appearance Care ...5-94 Vehicle Identification ...5-102 Electrical System ...5-103...
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... a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. You could cause an electrical shock. Engine Coolant Heater To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Your vehicle may be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to the underside of the diagonal brace, which is...
... a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. You could cause an electrical shock. Engine Coolant Heater To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Your vehicle may be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to the underside of the diagonal brace, which is...
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... Transaxle Shift Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 2-17. See Audio System(s) on page 5-10. See Hood Release on page 3-55. N. C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Tilt Wheel on page 3-6. Hood Release. Steering Wheel Cruise Contol (If Equipped). The main components of your instrument panel are listed here...
... Transaxle Shift Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 2-17. See Audio System(s) on page 5-10. See Hood Release on page 3-55. N. C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Tilt Wheel on page 3-6. Hood Release. Steering Wheel Cruise Contol (If Equipped). The main components of your instrument panel are listed here...
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... the control located below or to the side of the vent, to change the direction of the air flowing through ventilation system on the hood that may block the flow of moisture or snow. Ventilation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the windows. • Keep...
... the control located below or to the side of the vent, to change the direction of the air flowing through ventilation system on the hood that may block the flow of moisture or snow. Ventilation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the windows. • Keep...
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle may need to install the new air filter. It is located underneath the hood just below the windshield wiper arm on the passenger's side of the vehicle halfway to center. 5. To change the passenger compartment... air filter, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-4. Peel back the hood weatherstrip from the passenger's side of the vehicle, underneath the air inlet grille. Reverse the steps to be equipped with a passenger compartment particulate ...
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle may need to install the new air filter. It is located underneath the hood just below the windshield wiper arm on the passenger's side of the vehicle halfway to center. 5. To change the passenger compartment... air filter, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-4. Peel back the hood weatherstrip from the passenger's side of the vehicle, underneath the air inlet grille. Reverse the steps to be equipped with a passenger compartment particulate ...
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... ...5-4 Gasoline Octane ...5-4 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-18 Supercharger Oil ...5-24 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-26 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-28 Engine Coolant ...5-31 Radiator...
... ...5-4 Gasoline Octane ...5-4 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-18 Supercharger Oil ...5-24 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-26 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-28 Engine Coolant ...5-31 Radiator...
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Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood do the following: 1. You or others could be burned. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that will burn ...onto a hot engine. 5-10 Pull the handle located inside the vehicle near the parking brake pedal. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on hot engine parts and start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. These include liquids like fuel, oil...
Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood do the following: 1. You or others could be burned. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that will burn ...onto a hot engine. 5-10 Pull the handle located inside the vehicle near the parking brake pedal. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on hot engine parts and start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. These include liquids like fuel, oil...
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Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly. 5-11 Lift the hood. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. 3.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly. 5-11 Lift the hood. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. 3.
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3400 V6 (Code E) engine, you'll see the following: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3400 V6 (Code E) engine, you'll see the following: 5-12
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When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 (Code K) engine, you'll see the following: 5-14
When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 (Code K) engine, you'll see the following: 5-14
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When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 Supercharged (Code 1) engine, you'll see the following: 5-16
When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 Supercharged (Code 1) engine, you'll see the following: 5-16
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... CAUTION: (Continued) Notice: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving when your warranty. Stay away from the engine if you open the hood. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: (Continued) everyone away from the vehicle until there is no coolant, your vehicle can burn you badly..., even if you just open the hood. Stop your engine if it can catch fire. Just turn it . If you keep driving with no sign of the vehicle until the engine...
... CAUTION: (Continued) Notice: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving when your warranty. Stay away from the engine if you open the hood. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: (Continued) everyone away from the vehicle until there is no coolant, your vehicle can burn you badly..., even if you just open the hood. Stop your engine if it can catch fire. Just turn it . If you keep driving with no sign of the vehicle until the engine...
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... 're parked. Idle for about 10 minutes. If it cools down. Also, see or hear no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and let the engine idle. 2. You may not be safe, drive slower for long periods in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. Tow...
... 're parked. Idle for about 10 minutes. If it cools down. Also, see or hear no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and let the engine idle. 2. You may not be safe, drive slower for long periods in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. Tow...
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Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan C. Electric Engine Cooling Fan C. Radiator Cap 5-37 Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: 3800 V6 Engine A. Coolant Recovery Tank B.
Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan C. Electric Engine Cooling Fan C. Radiator Cap 5-37 Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: 3800 V6 Engine A. Coolant Recovery Tank B.
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... of the coolant recovery tank that the coolant level is up even when the engine is a leak. {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running and can injure you. If they aren't, your vehicle needs service. 5-38
... of the coolant recovery tank that the coolant level is up even when the engine is a leak. {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running and can injure you. If they aren't, your vehicle needs service. 5-38
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... access your radio! 4. Always turn off the radio and all lamps that purpose. This will not need to the upper underhood fuse block. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. See Engine Compartment Overview on during the jump starting procedure, they could save both vehicles. The remote positive (+) terminal is not...
... access your radio! 4. Always turn off the radio and all lamps that purpose. This will not need to the upper underhood fuse block. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. See Engine Compartment Overview on during the jump starting procedure, they could save both vehicles. The remote positive (+) terminal is not...
Owner's Manual
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... the electrical connector to the bulbs. 5-61 Remove the air baffle. 3. Remove the electrical connector from the vehicle and remove the electrical connector. 5. Open the hood. 2. Remove the two headlamp fasteners by gently pulling it stops. 10. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reinstall the headlamp assembly. 4.
... the electrical connector to the bulbs. 5-61 Remove the air baffle. 3. Remove the electrical connector from the vehicle and remove the electrical connector. 5. Open the hood. 2. Remove the two headlamp fasteners by gently pulling it stops. 10. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reinstall the headlamp assembly. 4.
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Underhood Fuse Block (Upper) Some fuses are in a fuse block in the engine compartment on location. Fuses LEFT I/P RT I/P #1 RT I/P #2 U/HOOD #1 HORN RLY BLANK BLANK FOG RLY F/PMP RLY DRL/EXIT LTS EXT LTS PCM Usage Left Fuse Block Right Fuse Block (Battery) Right Fuse Block (...
Underhood Fuse Block (Upper) Some fuses are in a fuse block in the engine compartment on location. Fuses LEFT I/P RT I/P #1 RT I/P #2 U/HOOD #1 HORN RLY BLANK BLANK FOG RLY F/PMP RLY DRL/EXIT LTS EXT LTS PCM Usage Left Fuse Block Right Fuse Block (Battery) Right Fuse Block (...
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Relays IGN RELAY A/C CMPR Fuses IGN SW RT I/P #3 U/HOOD #2 COOLING FANS FAN CONT #2 & #3 FAN CON #1 FUEL INJ TRANS SOL A/C RLY (COIL) Ignition Relay Usage HVAC Compressor Usage Ignition Switch Rear Defogger, Audio System Ignition ...
Relays IGN RELAY A/C CMPR Fuses IGN SW RT I/P #3 U/HOOD #2 COOLING FANS FAN CONT #2 & #3 FAN CON #1 FUEL INJ TRANS SOL A/C RLY (COIL) Ignition Relay Usage HVAC Compressor Usage Ignition Switch Rear Defogger, Audio System Ignition ...
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... safety belts replaced. Lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for what to a corrosive environment. See Engine Coolant on page 5-31 for the body doors, hood, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear compartment, glove box door, console door and any folding seat hardware. Replace parts as needed . Inspect hoses...
... safety belts replaced. Lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for what to a corrosive environment. See Engine Coolant on page 5-31 for the body doors, hood, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear compartment, glove box door, console door and any folding seat hardware. Replace parts as needed . Inspect hoses...