wheel CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 1973 2.G Owners Manual

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Operation in Foreign Countries
Your Monte Carlo is designed
to operate on fuel of approximately
91 research octane number or
higher, sold in the United States
and Canada.
If you plan to operate your
Monte Carlo outside the continen­
tal limits of the United States
or
Canada, there is a possibility that
the best fuels available in some
countries are so low in anti-knock
quality that excessive knocking and
serious engine damage may result
from their use. To minimize this
possibility, write to Chevrolet Divi-sion,
Service Department, Detroit,
Michigan 48202,
(or in Canada
write to General Motors of Can­
ada Limited,
Owner Relations De­
partment, Oshawa, Ontario),
giving:
• The vehicle identification num­
ber ( on plate
on instrument
panel ahead of the steering
wheel and visible through the
windshield, or from registration
slip
or title).
• The country or countries in
which you plan to traveL
You will be furnished informa-
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tion on the quality of fuels avail­
able in the countries in which you
plan to traveL
It is recommended
that you not operate your Monte
Carlo in any country not having
fuels meeting the requirements of
your Chevrolet engine. Engine
modifications are not available to
compensate for low anti-knock
quality fuels. Operation of your car
under conditions of continuous
or
excessive knocking constitutes mis­
use of the engine for which the
Chevrolet Division
is not responsi­
ble under the terms of the Chev­
rolet New Vehicle Warranty.

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Anti-Theft Steering
Column Lock
The anti-theft lock, located on
the right side of the steering col­
umn, has
five positions:
• Accessory -Permits opera­
tion of electrical accessories
when engine
is not running. To
engage, push key in and turn
toward you (counterclockwise).
• Lock -Normal parking posi­
tion. Locks ignition and pro­
vides added theft protection by preventing
normal op­
eration of steering wheel
and shift controls. Key
cannot be returned to
"lock" position and re­
moved until transmis­
sion
is placed in "park"
(automatic transmis­
sion models) or in re­
verse
on manual trans­
mission models.
• Off - Permits turning engine
off without locking steering
wheel and shift controls.
• Run (ON) -Normal operating
position.
• Start -Permits engagement of
starter.
If difficulty is experienced in turn­
ing the ignition key and lock knob
to unlock the ignition, attempt to
turn the steering wheel
as hard as
possible in the direction the wheels
are turned.
At the same time turn
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NOTE: The anti-theft steering
column lock
is not a substitute
for the parking brake. Always
set the parking brake when leaving
the car unattended.
the ignition-lock knob in a clockwise
direction with
as much effort as you
can apply with your own hand.
Do
not attempt to use a tool of any kind I
to apply additional force on the lock
knob,
as this could break the knob.
Parking
When leaving your car unattended,
• Place automatic transmission
selector in
Park (Reverse for
manual transmission).
• Turn key to LOCK position.
• Set Parking brake.
• Remove key ( the buzzer will
remind
you).
• Lock all doors.
Starting Engine
Automatic Transmission
Models
1. Apply the foot brake.

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. Change Features
The tum signal lever is located
on the left side of the steering
column immediately under the
steering wheel. The lever
is moved
upward to signal a right
tum and
downward to signal a left tum.
Lamps on the front and rear of
the car transmit this signal to
other motorists and pedestrians.
The ignition switch must be in the
"ON" position in order for the
turn signals to be operational. This
feature prevents battery drain if
the lever
is left in an "ON" posi­
tion when your car
is not in use.
In a normal turning situation
such
as turning a comer, the
signal
is cancelled automatically
after the tum
is completed. How­
ever, in some driving maneuvers
such
as changing lanes on an
expressway, the steering wheel
is
not turned back sufficiently after completing
the
tum to automatic­
ally cancel the turn signal.
For
convenience in such maneuvers,
the driver can flash the
tum
signals by moving the tum signal
lever part way (to the first stop)
and holding it there. The lever
returns to the neutral
or cancelled
position when the driver releases
his hold on the lever.
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A green light on the instrument
cluster flashes to indicate proper
operation of the front and rear
tum signal lamps. If the indicator
lamp remains on and does not
flash, check for a defective lamp
bulb.
If the indicator fails to light
when the lever
is moved, check
the fuse and indicator bulb.

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If the steering system power as­
sist fails due to some malfunction,
or because the engine has stalled,
the car can still be steered. How­
ever, much greater effort
is re­
quired, particularly in sharp turns.
Tilt Steering Wheel
The tilt steering wheel (optional
equipment) can be tilted up above
normal position to provide addi­
tional room for entrance and exit as
well
as selected driving posi­
tions below normal height. This
permits individual selection of the
most natural position for all driv­
ing conditions.
On long trips the
steering wheel position can be
changed to minimize tension and
fatigue.
The tilt mechanism
is operated
by lifting up on the small control
lever
on the left side of the
steering column just below the
directional signal, moving the
steering wheel to the selected
position, and releasing the lever.
Cruise-Master
The optional Cruise Master Sys­
tem provides automatic speed con­
trol for
your comfort when driving
on freeways, turnpikes, or other
non-congested highways.
To engage the Cruise Master,
proceed
as follows:
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• Accelerate to desired crUIsmg
speed and partially depress and
release the control button at the
end of the turn signal lever.
• Remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal and desired
speed will automatically be
maintained.
• To change automatic speed set­
ting , press control button until
it bottoms and hold until de­
sired speed
is attained.
• Before releasing control button,
hesitate at the partially de­
pressed position, then remove

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If control button is not fully de­
pressed, when changing speed
setting,
. the car will resume your
previously selected speed.
To disengage system, lightly de­
press brake pedal or fully de­
press the control button.
Horn
The hom on your Monte Carlo
is actuated · by firmly pressing on
the pad in the center of the steering
wheel. As a good motorist, use of the
horn should be kept at a minimum.
However, acquaint yourself
as soon
as possible with this function of
your car, should it ever become
necessary to give a warning to a
pedestrian
or another motorist.
Holding Car on an Upgrade
When stopped on an upgrade,
maintain your position by apply­
ing the brakes. Never hold the
car in place by accelerating en-gine
with transmission in gear.
This could cause damage by over­
heating the transmission (auto­
matic)
or clutch (manual).
Parking Your Car
Always engage the parking
brake and place the automatic
transmission selector lever in
"Park" position when leaving your
car unattended. Also with auto­
matic transmissions, never park
for prolonged periods with engine
idling and transmission in gear,
especially if your car
is equipped
with air conditioning. This prac­
tice
is detrimental to the trans­
mission, due to overheating.
NOTE: For operation of hazard flasher, see page 41, in Section "In Case of Emergency."
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ing your foot on the brake pedal
when not intending to brake can
cause abnormally high brake tem­
peratures, excessive lining wear
and possible damage to the brakes.
REMINDER: Brake linings should
be inspected for wear by a quali­
fied mechanic at least once a year
or every 12 ,000 miles, whichever
occurs first. (Disc brake pads
should
be visually inspected for
wear each time the wheels and
tires are rotated at
6,000 mile in­
tervals.) More frequent inspec­
tions should be made if driving
conditions in your area, such as a
traffic or terrain, or techniques of
individual drivers result in frequent
brake applications. Your Chevro­
let dealer
is best qualified to advise
you as to how often this inspection
should be performed. When brakes require
relining, use those Genuine
General Motors
Parts specified
for your car, and Delco Brake fluid
as required .
Automatic Brake Adjusters
• Brakes on this car (except for
the parking brake) are self­
adjusting, designed to eliminate
periodic brake adjustments.
• Drum brake adjustment is made
automatically
as the brakes are
applied while
car is moving
backwards.
• Disc brake adjustment is made
automatically with each brake
application.
• If excess brake pedal travel de­
velops, drive alternately back­
ward and forward several
times and apply brakes firmly
in each direction.
• See your dealer if normal pedal
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travel is not restored, or if there
is a rapid increase in pedal
travel, which could be a sign of
other brake trouble.
Headlight Beam Switch
"High" and "low" headlight
beams are controlled by the floor
button at your left foot. The indi­
cator, located between the fuel
gauge and the speedometer dial
will light
up when the high beam~
are in use.

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move tape cartridge from player.
Cleaning and Care
Every 100 hours of operation ,
or
if tape slips and runs slowly, the
capstan (revolving metal post) ,
head and tape guide should be
cleaned with a cotton-tipped swab
moistened with alcohol (do not
use carbon tetrachloride) . To
clean the capstan , trip the on-off
switch at the rear of the receptacle
with your finger and hold the
swab against the rotating capstan.
OTHER CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Positraction Rear Axle
The optional Positraction pro­
vides · additional traction on snow,
ice, mud, sand, and gravel, par­
ticularly when one rear wheel
is on
a surface providing poor traction.
During normal driving and cor­
nering , the Positraction unit func­
tions as a standard differential.
When one wheel encounters a slip­
pery surface, however, the Posi­
traction directs driving force to the
.
rear wheel having the better
traction.
Power Door Locks
The optionally available power
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door locks allows you to unlock
or lock your doors by operating
the switch marked
"LOCK" located
on either door panel. The auto­
matic locking mechanism does not,
at any time interfere with manual
operation of any door lock button.
The doors
will not unlock or open
with the inside door handle when
the lock button
is depressed, but
can be unlocked individually by
lifting the lock button.

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Four Way Hazard
Warning
Flasher
• Use the warning flasher to warn
other drivers any time your
ve­
hicle becomes a traffic hazard,
day
or night.
• Avoid stopping on the roadway
if possible.
• Turn on the hazard warning
flasher by pushing in on the but­
ton located on the column
just
below the steering wheel. Flasher
---~
can be actuated with engine igni­
tion either off or on.
• If the brake pedal is depressed,
the lights will not flash but glow
continuously instead.
• To cancel the flasher, pull the
button out.
Freeing Car from Sand, Etc.
If it becomes necessary to rock
the car to free it from sand, mud
or snow, move the selector lever
on automatic transmission models
from
"D" to "R" in a repeat pat­
tern while simultaneously apply­
ing moderate pressure
to the ac­
celerator.
(On standard transmis­
sion models, move gear shift lever
from second to reverse gear.) Do
not race engine. For best possible
traction, avoid spinning wheels
when trying to free the car. The
use of AC Liquid Tire Chain
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is recommended for. temporary as­
sistance when traction is lost on ice
or snow.
Towing
Proper lifting or towing equip­
ment
is necessary to prevent dam­
age to the vehicle during any tow­
ing operation.
State (Provincial in
Canada) and local laws applicable
to vehicles in tow must also be fol­
lowed. Chevrolet dealers can advise
you on the selection of a knowl­
edgeable towing concern.
Your Monte Carlo may be towed
on all four wheels, at speeds of less
than 35 MPH, for distances up to

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Preparations:
• Park on a level surface and set
parking brake firmly.
• Set automatic transmission in
"P ARK" (manual transmission
in reverse) .
• Activate hazard warning flasher.
• Block both the front and back
of the wheel diagonally oppo­
site the
jack position.
Jacking Instructions
1. After removing spare wheel and
tire, jack, jack base, and jack
handle (wheel nut wrench) , pro­
ceed with changing the wheel
as
follows: 2.
Remove hub cap
or wheel cover
with flat end of wheel nut wrench
and loosen, but do not remove
nuts, by turning counterclock­
wise.
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3. Place the jack column assembly
in the jack base (make sure that
jack column
is fully inserted into
jack base) and move jack lever
to the
"UP" position. Also, check

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raising car.
4. When jacking the car, position
the jack
so that jack hook is fully
inserted in lift slot of the bumper.
NOTE: Always use a smooth mo­
tion when raising or lowering car.
5. Insert jack handle in jack and and
raise car until wheel
is just
off the ground.
6. Remove wheel nuts and wheel.
7. Install spare wheel and install
wheel nuts (with beveled end of
nut facing inward) until all are
finger tight.
8. Place jack control lever in
"down" position and lower wheel
until tire just touches ground.
Tighten wheel nuts, lower car
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and remove jack. Carefully in­
stall hub cap or wheel cover.
9. Replace jack assembly and wheel
in luggage compartment.
When possible check inflation of
replacement tire to agree with tire
placard affixed to the left front door.
NOTE: Illustrated instructions on
jack operation and storage are also
provided on underside of trunk lid.