Chevrolet 1997 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual

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, -. 1 iv I \ I I I The legacy of America's favorite sportscar ; I began in 1953, when 31 9 hand-assembled I In 1932 Chevrolet introduced the

Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to k

Window. On a vehicle wlm manual windows, use the window crank to open and close each window. Power Windows (Option) The driver’s window sw

Tilt Steering Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest l

Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions al

I v WIPER For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band to LO. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to HI. To stop the wipers, t

Cruise Control (If Equipped) t When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about

I Setting Cruise Control If you leave your cruise control switch on when you're not using cruise, you might hit a button and go in

Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: 1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher

Exterior Lamps Sidemarker Lamps 0 Instrument Panel Lights Courtesy Lamps -:q- Turn the knob to this symbol (C) to turn on the headlamps an

The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when: 1 0 The ignition is on, 0 The headlamp switch is off

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Sustained Interior Illumination Your courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a set time whenever you: 0 0 0 0 Open a door. Press UNLOCK

Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps Battery Saver Your vehcle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery, in case you accidentally

Manual Outside Mirrors To reduce glare from headlamps behind you, push the lever forward (to the night position). To return the mirror

Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. A co

Door Storage Compartments Each of the doors has a storage compartment. Center Console Convenience Net (Option) To open the storage area, pres

Ashtrays and Lighter The center front ashtray may be on the instrument panel or on the console. To remove the instrument panel ashtray, open

Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror. For the driver’s mirror, slide the cover to the side. For the passenger’s mirror, lift the cov

They are located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle, below the glove box and behind what is referred to as a “hush panel.” For additional

Instrument Panel -- Your Information System !-44

A. Vents B. Instrument Cluster C. Climate ControVRear Defogger D. Glove Box E. Audio System E Ashtray and Lighter G. Remote Trunk Release H. Lamp

How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do th

Instrument Panel Cluster SECURITY TEMPERATURE Standard Cluster: United States Version Shown, Canadian Similar Your instrument cluster is des

Optional Cluster: United States Version Shown, Canadian Similar 2-47

Speedometer/Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer s

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help

Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol. The syst

Brake System Warning Light Your Chevrolet’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can

_- I Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light (Option) ANTI - LOCK With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start yo

Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light (Option) LOW TRAC When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid,

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage n You have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, you

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) SERVICE ENGINE SOON Your Chevrolet is equipped with a computer which monitors operation

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: I NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehi

If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: 0 Reducing vehicle speed. 0 Avoiding hard accelerati

Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see “Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality w

- 1 CAU 1.K“ L- Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or oth

Change Oil Soon Light CHG OIL SOON The CHANGE OIL SOON light should come on as a bulb check when you start the engine. If this light stays on for ab

Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on. When the indicator nears EMPTY (E), you still have a

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0 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you'll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offer

Comfort Controls Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in you

Mode Knob The left knob has several settings to control the direction of airflow. For each setting, set the temperature to a comfortable sett

Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: POSSIBLE

Air Conditioning On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot, inside air escape. This reduces the A/C compressor load, whi

Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle

I NOTICE: Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warm

SEEK: Press the right or left arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there. SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows, the

AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the syst

PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2).

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NEXT (3): Press this button or the SEEK right arrow to search for the next selection on the tape. If you hold the button or press it more than

AM and -FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired

PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM

0 Sectio-- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Chevrolet and how to use your safety be

Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise for the right speakers and counterclockwise for the l

RECALL: Press this button to see which track is playing. Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing (elapsed time)

1. Write down any three or four-digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle. 2. Turn the ignit

Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition

AM-FM: Press this button to choose AM, FMl or FM 2. If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing, it will stop and the radio will play. U

To help avoid hearing loss or damage: 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. 0 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and cl

Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the c

0 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions.

Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device

Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinEclng and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway

Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you how to adjust the seats and explains reclining seatbacks and head restraints. 2-Way Manua

Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body w

The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll

Control of a Vehicle Brakir a - You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steer

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace wit

ANTI - LOCK And this warning light on the instrument panel will come on briefly when you start your vehicle. When you start your engine,

The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of av

Braking in Emergencies At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situatian that requires hard btaking. Steering Power Steering If you lose powe

Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly apply the brakes. Both control systems -- steering and braking -- have

An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’

Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehi

Driver’s 4-Way Manual Seat (Option) The driver’s seat may have a bar and a handle under the front edge of the seat. Lift the bar to unlock th

0 a 0 a Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to

Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow down and a

Here are some tips on night driving. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well

Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your

Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen

City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other

Freeway Driving At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you dri

The. exit speed is usually posted. e a 0 e * e 0 4-22

Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it h

Driver’s Side Power Seat (Option) Reclining Front Seatbacks FRONT (A): Raise the front of the seat by holding the switch up. Hold th

If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer

Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supp

Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is

Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling, you’ll just slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rol

1 I Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket ar

Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the

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Towing a Trailer Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. 0 Put things in the trunk

Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with proper towing equipment. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for

Three important considerations have to do with weight: 0 the weight of the trailer, the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your

But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. I Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangero

B Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these n

Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer s

Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can

Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring.

When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a will 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; 0 Shift

0 Section I Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-13 5-15 Hazard Warning

--. Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps

Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.

To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure. Pu

Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if

Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you sh

... . . ...,.. 7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote pos

10. 11. 12. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection

Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a Chevrolet dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. If your vehicle has been changed

A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t adequately secured. This can cause a collision, serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The v

Front Towing NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or fascidfog lamp damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Addit

Attach T-hook chains in front of the wheels, into the side slots of the cradle, on both sides. These slots are to be used when loading or secu

i NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the rear bumper valance will be damaged. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional

Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a warning light about a hot engine on your instrument panel. See “Engine Coolant T

If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Someti

Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: 3100 (Code M) Engine A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. R

Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.) In most states and Canadian

I r. , 3, 'TIL J: J An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hand

Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if

I NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and t

' A CAUTION: I Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn

How to Add Coolant to the Radiator NOTICE: ~~ Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your

3. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve. 3100 V6 (VIN Code M): There are two bleed valves. One is located on the thermost

4. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. If you see a stream of coolant coming fr

8. 9. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fans. By this time, the

If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blc>w Out’’ while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If a

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". . " I Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. 1-8

Turn the nut holding the jack and wrench counterclockwise and remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench. 5-26

If there is a wheel cover, loosen the nut caps with the wheel wrench. They won’t come off. Then, using the flat end of the wheel wrench, pry al

Removing the Flat Tire and the Spare Tire Installing .. . -.., ,. . 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don't rem

A CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avo

6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. A CAUTION: - Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to w

7. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub.

9. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the

Storing the Flat Tire and Tools Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause inju

Storing the Spare Tire and Tools A CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury

Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inf

The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ...

If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast. The method

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0 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your Chevrolet. This section begins with service and

Service Your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your

Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the aifflow around it. This

Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricar

Filling Your Tank gr ,. "$ A CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.

The tethered cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle. While refueling, let the cap hang by the tether below the fuel fill o

When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The dia

or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, a

Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handle located inside the vehicle near the parking brake pedal. Then go to the front of the v

When you open the hood on the 3 100 (Code M) engine, you’ll see: r A. Engine Coolant Reservoir B. Radiator Fill Cap C. Power Steering Fluid R

When you open the hood on the 3.4L DOHC (Code X) engine, you’ll see: A. Engine Coolant Reservoir B. Radiator Fill Cap C. Power Steering Flu

Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly. Engine Oil LOW

Checking Engine Oil If you have the 3.4L DOHC engine (VIN Code X), allow up to 20 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. Pull o

3100 (Code M) Engine The engine oil fill cap is located toward the front of the engine near the yellow-looped engine oil dipstick. Be sure to fi

RECOMMENDED SAL VlSCOSlTT GRADE ENGINE OllS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECT

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED

Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Chevrolet dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. Wh

Air Cleaner I To check or replace the air filter, remove the four screws and pull off the cover. Pull out the filter. Be sure to install the

@ If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an

Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if th

How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Chevrolet dealership Service Department. I

Checking the Fluid Level Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever engine running. ia P

3100 (Code M) Engine 3.4 L DOHC (Code X) Engine 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in t

Engine Coolant The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicl

I /!1 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil befor

Checking Coolant . .‘ When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the COLD mark or a little higher. When your engine is warm, t

Radiator Pressure Cap I’urning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out an

Power Steerlag Fluid 3100 (Code M) Engine 3.4L DOHC (Code X) Engine When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly chec

Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If

Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wea

Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the br

BRAKE When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. See “Brake System Warning Light” in the Index. What t

Brake Wear Your Chevrolet has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes if it is equipped with the 3 100 engine. It has four-wheel disc brakes if it

Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel.

’ A CAUTION: I Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you aren’t careful. See 66 Jump Starting”

. .. . ..L... . ... . 3. 4. 5. 6. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by raising the lock tab and pulling the connector away from

2, Open the flap by lifting the snap screw. 3. Position the radiator air side baffle aside and remove the two nuts (pliers may be required). 6-34

4. Slide the headlamp assembly outboard and gently pull the inside of the assembly away from the vehicle. 6-35

Center High-Mouated Stoplamp 2. Turn the socket to the left unti1 it stops and pull the bulb and socket out of the center high-mounted stoplamp ass

Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp 1. Open the trunk. Remove the convenience net if you have one. Unhook the net from the upper wing nut. -d 2. Remove

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough

Back-up Lamp 1. Open the trunk. The back-up lamp bulbs are in the rear of the trunk lid. 2. Press the tab on the socket, turn the socket to th

Windshield Wiper Blade Retdacement Replacement blades for your vehicle are 22 inches (559 mm) in length. 1. Turn the wipers on to the lowest in

0 0 0 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires freq

When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). How to Check Use a go

I Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and c

The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. Buying New Tires To find

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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest t

Used Replacement Wheels Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It

Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move

.I Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric 1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. 2, Always clean a whole trim panel or sectio

Fabric Protection Your Chevrolet has upholstery and carpet that has been treated with Scotchgard" Fabric Protector, a 3M product. It prote

Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. 0 Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it more than once. Thi

Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness Keep the safety belts and the built-in child restraint harness clean and dry.

Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper

Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Chevrolet by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM-

Cleaning Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. NOTICE: When applying a tire dressing always take care to wip

Appearance Care Materials Chart I I I 1 12345725 I 12 oz. (0.354 L) I Silicone Tire Shine I Shines tires 12377964 16 oz. (0.473 L) Cleaning W

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ENGlNEhQ7 f \ ASSEMBLY CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT This is the legal identifier for your Chevrolet. It appears o

Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the underhood electrical center. An electrical overload will cause the lam

&: What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too

Circuit Breaker C D Description Power Windows Power Seats Fuse 1 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 Description CIGARETTE LIGHTER -- Instrument Panel and Conso

Fuse 15 19 20 21 22 23 25 28 29 30 Description L.H. SPOT LAMP (S.E.O.) POWER ACCESSORY (Power)#l -- Door Lock Switches, Trunk Courtesy Lamp, O/S Mi

Underhood Electrical Center --- Passenger’s Side Some €uses are in the underhood electrical center on the passenger’s side of the engine cornpartme

Fuse F/INJN PCM IGN ELEK IGN 10 12 13 Description Fuel Injectors Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor (VIN X only), EGR, C

I Underhood Electrical Center -- Driver’s Side no0 uno FAN #3 PARKLPS HORN ABS m 1 12 Fuse FAN#3 PARK LPS HORN ABS Description FAN CONT #3 Relay Hea

Fuse 11 12 13 Relay 14 15 16 Description IGN SW1 -- I/P Fuse Block: Radio, Wiper, HVAC, ABS and Turn Signal Fuses PWR WDO and Circuit Breaker D;

Capacities and Specifications Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information. Automatic Transaxl

Engine Specifications Type ... Displacement ... Compression Ratio ... Fir

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter All Engines ... A1208C Battery 3100 (CodeM) ... 600 CCA 3.4L DOHC (Code

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Supplement to the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina and Monte Carlo Owner’s Manuals This is a correction to information found on page 2-34 and 2-35 (Lu

What's wrong with this? I You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would

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0 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your Chevrolet. Your vehicle needs these services to retain i

I IMPORTANT: I KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED I Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your ne

How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good wo

Maintenance Schedule I Short Wip/City Definition I Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your

Maintenance Schedule Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule is true. Do n

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule-1 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emis

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rotate

@ What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. You can be seriously

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Scb-We. I lS9000 Miles (30 000 km) I I 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whic

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rot

1 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 1 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) Change engine oil and Mter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emissi

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rotate

I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) - (.See fuotnote +.) I SERVICED BY: 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) ACTUAL MILEAGE 0 Chang

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Rotate

II 3 I 1, Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) 1 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs firs

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emis

I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel c

I I I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An

~~ &.' What's wrong with this? I A: The belt is twisted across the body. You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedu 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rotate ti

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0 R

90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Inspect camshaft ti

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). A

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emis

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) (Continued) - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer

1 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 10

I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An E

I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is

Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rot

1 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) I7 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 R

(g Tripmighway Maintenance Schedul&l 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) 0 Vehicles with 3.4L Code X engine only: Inspect camshaft timing b

Long TripEIighway Maintenance Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An

Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An

Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rot

Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) (Continued) - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer

Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to hel

At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retracto

Starter Switch Check 7 Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check I When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly.

~ ~ The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus

Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever

Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for

~ Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obt

USAGE Hood Latch Assembly, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges FLUID/LUBRICANT Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM Part No

Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in

Maintenance Record 7-45

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Maintenance Record 7-47

Maintenance Record SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-48

Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells

1 A rUTION: , Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously

Customer Satisfaction Procedure Chevrolet dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address

STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help,

For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: 0 0 0 0 0 Your name,

ChevroletIGeo Roadside Assistance Program A 1 ‘W c I To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to an

~~ ROADSIDE Courtesy TM Care PROVIDES: 0 0 0 0 0 0 Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined above) Plus: FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the clo

For complete program details, see your Chevrolet/Geo dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure. The Roadside Assistance Center uses co

Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportation for customers needing warranty service. Courtesy Transportation will be

GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Canadian

We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should

~ I i How the Air Bag System Works 1 Where are the air bags? L The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’

1997 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicl

NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment

& NOTES 8-14

0 Section 9 Index Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ... 6-3 AirBag ... 1-20 How Does it Rest

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Wheels ... 6-53 Climate Control System ... 3-2 Clock. Setting the ...

Electrical Equipment. Adding ... 2- 15. 3. 19. 6.56 Electronic Climate Control ... 3-2 Engine ...

Halogen Bulbs ... 6-32 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 5-2 Head Restraints ...

Lights Air Bag Readiness ... 1.21. 2.50 Anti-Lock Brake System Active ... 2.53. 4.9 Anti-Lock Brake System War

Net. Convenience ... 2-41 Neutral. Automatic Transaxle ... 2- 18 New Vehicle “Break-In” ...

I A CAUTIO If something is between an occupant and an alr bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into

SecurityLight ... 2-59 Security System ... 2- 11 Service ...

Tires ... 6-39 BuyingNew ... 6-43 Chains ... 6-4

Vehicle Control ... 4-6 Damagewarnings ... vii Dimensions ...

0 Service Station Checkpoints ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR P5-17 AND P6-22 TI RES P6-39 ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK P6-11 SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE HOOD REMOTE T

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How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wh

e e Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records i

e / This is a correction to information found on page 6-58 and 6-59 for Lumina and Monte Carlo. 1 I Instrument Panel Fuse Block Circuit Breaker De

Lap Belt If your vehicle has a bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. : When you sit in a center seating position, you

Rear Seat Passengers To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way

1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt acr

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pe

There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outg

2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edg

4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section. Make su

A A CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will

Built-in Child Restraint (Option) If your vehicle has this option, there’s a built-in child restraint in the center rear seat position. T

With this built-in child restraint, you can adjust the height of the harness. Depending on the seated height of the child, you can route it t

This is a correction to informution found on page 6-58 and 6-59 for Lumina and Monte Carlo. Fuse Rating Description Fuse 7 8 9 10 Rating Descrip

&: What if the top of my child’s shoulders is above A: A child whose shoulders are above the highest slots shouldn’t use this child

2. If the left and right halves of the shoulder harness clip are fastened together, separate them. 3. If the lap-shoulder harness is buckled, u

4. Pull down the seatback part of the pad (D). 5. Select one side of the harness. Add some slack to the shoulder part by pulling up on the

.. , I 6. Feed a small amount of harness slack back into 7. Twist the harness slightly to remove it from the slot. the slot. 8. Move the harness

9. Twist the harness slightly to route it through the correct slot. 10. Pull on the harness. Make sure it is properly routed 11. Repeat

Securing a Child in the Built-in Child Restraint Don’t use the vehicle’s safety belts. I Now that the harness is adjusted to the correct

1. If the left and right halves of the shoulder harness clip are fastened together, separate them. 2. If the lap-shoulder harness is buckled,

4. Select only one side of the harness. Pull the lap part of the harness out, and place the harness over the child’s shoulder. If both s

Pull an both latch plafes to make sure they are secure. A green indicator will show in each latch plate window (G). If the harness locks before

9. On both sides of the harness, pull up on the lap part a little to be sure it’s locked. If the harness isn’t locked, or if it becomes too

: This is a correction to information found on page 6-58 and 6-59 for Mina and Monte Carlo. 1 Fuse 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Rating Descriptio

Removing the Child from the Built-in Child Restraint 2. Unlatch the harness by pushing the button on the buckle. 3. Move one side of the h

Storing the Built-in Child Restraint Always properly store the built-in child restraint before using the vehicle’s lap belt in the c

Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets F

A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates. Never secure a chil

If your child restraint has a top strap, your dealer can obtain a kit with anchor hardware and installation instructions specifically de

5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back

Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. n You’

4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Buckle the belt. Mak

‘I Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: A child in a rear-fa

6. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. . . . .. . . - 7. To tighten the belt, feed the s

0 The 1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner’s Manual 1-1 2-1 3- 1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 9- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to

Larger Children F.lll If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the add

Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be

JTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to f

Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new safety belts or built-in child restraint parts? After

a Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Chevrolet, and information on

Keys a CAUTION: Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be ba

1 The ignition keys are The door keys are for the When a new Chevrolet is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the door keys and gives th

Door Locks Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especialIy children -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, t

Power Door Locks Press the power door lock switch to lock or unlock all doors. The rear doors do not have power door lock switches. The lever on

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name LUMINA are registered trademarks of General Motors Corpor

Leaving Your Vehicle I If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and close th

Operation Press UNLOCK once to unlock the driver’s door. Press UNLOCK again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors; pressing UNLOCK will

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the

Synchronization Trunk Synchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this remote keyless entry system. The transmitter do

Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from key and turn it. You can also use the remote keyless entry function if your vehicle has this option

Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in

i- When the PASS-Key I1 system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. For abo

New Vehicle “Break-In” NOTICE: Your modern Chevrolet doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you fo

OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but Starting Your &@e still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel l

2. If your engine won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all th

The dynamic William C. “Billy” Durant shified gears from making carriages to making cars, forming half the team that gave birth to Chevrolet. Lou

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 1 Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also,

PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. It

NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Al

DRIVE (D): This position is also used for normal driving, but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@). Here are

FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep sn

NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage

I Column Shift 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) posit

Hold in the button on the Console Shift 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) positi

Shifting Out of PARK (P) Torque Lock If you are parhng on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of t

Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust .. ... -0. I. .. I..,. Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehic