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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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Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. If the cord will not reach, use of extension cord could cause an electrical shock. The cord is attached to ...
Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. If the cord will not reach, use of extension cord could cause an electrical shock. The cord is attached to ...
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...page 3-14. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-7. J. See Tilt Wheel on page 3-11. Hood Release. See Cruise Control on page 3-7. N. Climate Controls. B. F. See Audio System(s) on page 2-40. 3-5 H. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever....page 5-104. G. I. K. See "Ignition Positions" under Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 2-17. Glove Box. D. Audio System. See Hood Release on page 3-29. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 5-10. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 2-21. L. M. Automatic Transaxle Shift...
...page 3-14. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-7. J. See Tilt Wheel on page 3-11. Hood Release. See Cruise Control on page 3-7. N. Climate Controls. B. F. See Audio System(s) on page 2-40. 3-5 H. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever....page 5-104. G. I. K. See "Ignition Positions" under Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 2-17. Glove Box. D. Audio System. See Hood Release on page 3-29. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 5-10. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 2-21. L. M. Automatic Transaxle Shift...
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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 air into your vehicle more effectively. Select the vent mode. 2. For mild outside temperatures when little heating or...
... 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 air into your vehicle more effectively. Select the vent mode. 2. For mild outside temperatures when little heating or...
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Peel back the hood weatherstrip from the fender rail and air inlet grille. 4. Remove the old passenger compartment air filter. 9. Like your engine's air cleaner/filter, it ...;ector grille in the up position. 2. Remove the air inlet grille retainers. 6. Reverse the steps to install the new air filter. Raise the vehicle hood. 3. Passenger Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle may need to be equipped with a passenger compartment particulate air filter. It is located underneath the...
Peel back the hood weatherstrip from the fender rail and air inlet grille. 4. Remove the old passenger compartment air filter. 9. Like your engine's air cleaner/filter, it ...;ector grille in the up position. 2. Remove the air inlet grille retainers. 6. Reverse the steps to install the new air filter. Raise the vehicle hood. 3. Passenger Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle may need to be equipped with a passenger compartment particulate air filter. It is located underneath the...
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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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...include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood do the following: 1. Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can start a fire. Keep hands, clothing and tools away... 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. You or others could be burned.
...include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood do the following: 1. Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can start a fire. Keep hands, clothing and tools away... 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. You or others could be burned.
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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. 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.
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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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... engine if it cools down. Wait until it overheats, and get CAUTION: (Continued) Notice: If your engine catches fire because you just open the hood. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" under Engine Overheating on page 5-34 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. 5-35 You or... until the engine is no coolant, your warranty. The costly repairs would not be badly burned. Stay away from the engine if you open the hood.
... engine if it cools down. Wait until it overheats, and get CAUTION: (Continued) Notice: If your engine catches fire because you just open the hood. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" under Engine Overheating on page 5-34 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. 5-35 You or... until the engine is no coolant, your warranty. The costly repairs would not be badly burned. Stay away from the engine if you open the hood.
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..., you can get everyone out of steam, try this section. If there's still no sign of the vehicle until it is safe to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in this for about 10 minutes. You may decide not to do so, pull off the...
..., you can get everyone out of steam, try this section. If there's still no sign of the vehicle until it is safe to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in this for about 10 minutes. You may decide not to do so, pull off the...
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Coolant Recovery Tank B. Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: 3800 V6 Engine A. Radiator Pressure Cap A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan C. Electric Engine Cooling Fan C. Radiator Cap 5-37
Coolant Recovery Tank B. Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: 3800 V6 Engine A. Radiator Pressure Cap A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan C. Electric Engine Cooling Fan C. Radiator Cap 5-37
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{CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up to the COLD fill level on the side of the coolant recovery tank that the coolant level is up even when ...
{CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up to the COLD fill level on the side of the coolant recovery tank that the coolant level is up even when ...
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... on both batteries. Turn off the ignition on page 5-12 for that aren't needed. Turn off your radio and other accessories on location. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. This will not need to the upper underhood fuse block. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting your warranty. The remote...
... on both batteries. Turn off the ignition on page 5-12 for that aren't needed. Turn off your radio and other accessories on location. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. This will not need to the upper underhood fuse block. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting your warranty. The remote...
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... bulb counterclockwise and remove it from the retaining ring by raising the lock tab and pulling the connector away from the bulb's base. 8. Open the hood. 2. Install the electrical connector to reinstall the headlamp assembly. 4. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to the new bulb. 9. Remove the two headlamp fasteners by inserting the smallest...
... bulb counterclockwise and remove it from the retaining ring by raising the lock tab and pulling the connector away from the bulb's base. 8. Open the hood. 2. Install the electrical connector to reinstall the headlamp assembly. 4. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to the new bulb. 9. Remove the two headlamp fasteners by inserting the smallest...
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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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... belt system from doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). Look for the body doors, hood, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear compartment, glove box door, console door and any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have high...
... belt system from doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). Look for the body doors, hood, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear compartment, glove box door, console door and any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have high...