service CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 1976 2.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine UNDERBODY
MAINTENANCE
The effects of salt and other cor­
rosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and
dust control can
result
in accelerated rusting and
deterioration of underbody
com~
ponents such as brake and fuel
lines, frame, underbody floor pan,
exhaust system, ·brackets, parking
brake cables, etc. These
corrosive
effects, however, can be reduced
by periodic flushing of the under- .
body with
plait) water;
In geographic areas having 11
heavy concentration of such COr­
rosive materials , it is recommended
that the comple te underbody
be
inspected and flushed at least once
each year, preferably after a
win­
ter's exposure. Particular atten­
tion should be given to cleaning
out underbody members where dirt and
other foreign materials may
have collected.
If desired, your Chevrolet dealer
can perform this service for you.
In addition, he can provide recom­
mendations on under coating mate­
rials which will help protect your
vehicle from corrosion.
BA TIERY CARE.
5-13
O. K. TO JUMP START
DO NOT JUMP START
~ DARKENED .. DICATOA WITH GREtH DOT -_ - • BATTERY CHARGE OK • FLUID LEVEL OK
~ OARK9I!.D .. DICATOR NO GAEENDOT _ • BATTERY CHARGE LOW • flUID LEVEL OK
• BATTERY CHARGE UNKNOWN • FLUID LEVEL LOW
{CH ARG& MAV STILL IE SUFfICiENT TO START

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ITEM USAGE RECOMMENDATION ITEM USAGE Carburetor
Fuel Filter All AC Type GF470
Positive Crankcase Ventilator Valve All AC Type CU774C
Engine Oil Filter
Radiator Cap All
Crankcase Ventilator Engine Air Cleaner
Filter All AC Type FB59 Element All
SPARK PLUGS The following spark plugs are recommended for Chevrolet engines.
Normal Service (Original Equip.)
All V·8 Engines AO Type R45TS
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
CARBURETOR 350 Cu. In. ENGINE DATA 2 and 4 Barrel Compo Ratio 8.5:1 Bore 4.00 Stroke 3.48 Firing Order
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKER
The wiring circuits in your 1976 Chevrolet
are protected from short circuits by a combi­
nation of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible
thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly
reduces the hazard of electrically caused
fires
in the automobile. The fuse junction block is
located under the left side of the instrument
paneL
8 Cylinder Engine 400 Cu. In.
4 Barrel
8.5:1
4.125
3.75
1·8·4·3·6·5·7·2
6-2
454 Cu.ln.
4 Barrel
8.25:1
4.25
4.00
RECOMMENDATION
AC Type PF25
AC Type RC·33
AC Type A3480

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OWNER
ASSISTANCE
The satisfaction and goodwill of
the owners of Chevrolet products
are of primary concern to your
dealer and the Chevrolet Motor
Division. Normally, any problems
that arise in connection with the
sales transaction or the operation of
your car will be handled by your
dealer's
Sales or Service Depart­
ments.
It is recognized, however,
that despite the best intentions of
everyone concerned, misunder­
standings will sometimes occur. If
you have a problem that has not
been handled to your satisfaction
through normal channels, we sug­
gest that you take the following
steps:
STEP ONE-Discuss your prob­
lem
with a member of dealer­
ship management. Frequently,
6-4
complaints are the result of a break­
down in communications and can
quickly be resolved by a member of
the dealership management.
If the
problem already has been reviewed
with the
Sales Manager or Service
Manager, contact the Dealer him­
self
or the General Manager.
STEP TWO-Contact the Chev­
rolet Zone
Office closest to you
listed on the following pages
(or
in Canada contact the Gen­
eral
Motors Zone Office). When
it appears that your problem
can­
not be readily resolved by the deal­
ership without additional assist­
ance, the matter should be called
to the attention of the Zone's Cus­
tomer Services Department and
the following information pro­
vided:

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine • Your name, address, telephone
number
• Vehicle Identification number'
•
Dealer's name and location
• Vehicle's delivery date and
mileage
• Nature of problem
STEP THREE -Contact the
Customer Services Manager,
Chevrolet Central
Office, Chev­
rolet Motor Division, 'Detroit,
Michigan 48202 (313-556-5219)
(or In Canada contac.t the
Owner Relations Manager,
Oshawa, Ontario 416-644-6624).
If after an additional review of all
facts involved he feels that some
further action can be taken, he will
so instruct the Zone. In any case,
your contact
will be acknowledged
providing Chevrolet's position in
the matter.
When contacting the Zone or
Central Office, please bear in mind
that ultimately your problem likely
will. be :resolved in the dealership,
utilizing the dealer's facilities,
equipment and
personnel. It is sug·
gested, therefore, that you follow
the above steps in sequence when
pursuing a problem.
Your purchase of a Chevrolet
product
is greatly appreciated by
both your
dealer ' and Chevrolet
Motor Division.
It is our sincere
desire to assist you in any way
pos·
sible to assure your complete satis·
faction with your vehicle.
,
• Available from vehicle registration, title or plate attached to left top of instrument panel and visible through
the windshield,
'
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When calling for assistance, please ask for Customer Services Manager
Homewood, Ala. (Birmingham) 3490 Montgomery Hwy. 35210 (205) 870·5320
Tempe, Arizona (Phoenix) 1625 W. 23rd St. 8528~ (602) 968·2425
Los Angeles, c:alifornla
1800 Avenue of the Stars 90067 (213) 879·9611
Oakland, California 10910 E. 14th St. 94600 (415) 562·0553
San Diego, California 5353 Mission Center Rd. 92112 (714) 299·9480
Denver, Colorado 4355 Kean'ley St. 90200 (303) 320·5023
Jacksonville, Florida 8206 Phillips HWy. 32207 (904) 733·3682
Atlanta. Georgia 5730Glenridge Drive, N.E. (404) 256·5500
Indlal'lapolis, Indiana 2350 N. Shadeland Ave. 46206 (317) 269·5031
Oakbrook, Illinois (Chicago) 2021 Spring Rd. 60680 (312) 654·6345
Peoria, illinois 2009 N. Knoxville 61601 (309) 688·1021
Des Moines, Iowa 818 Fifth Ave. 50305 (515) 244·3141
Lenexa, Kansas (Kansas City) 8900 Marshall Dr. 66201 (913) 281·6702
Loulsvl~le, Kentucky. 4501 Indian Trail 40200 (502) 968·6203
Metairie, La. (New Orleans) 3545 1·10 Service Rd. (504) 888·9013
Hanover, Maryland (Baltimore) 1800 Parkway Drive 21201 (301) 796·3640
Westwood, Mass. (Boston) 505 Blue Hill Drive 02090 (617) 329·1057
Grand Blanc; Michigan (Flint) 5198 Territorial Road 48439 (313) 694·7007
Southfield, Michigan (Detroit) 15565 Northland Drive 48075 (313) 424·2011
Edina, Minn. (Minneapolis) 7600 Metro Blvd. 55424 (612) 830·4044
6-6
Maryland Heights, Missouri (St. Louis) 83 Progress Parkway 63043 (314) 878"3304
Omaha, Nebraska 11616 "'" Street 68100 (402) 333·4500
Englewood, N. J. (Newark) 385 Nordhoff Place 07631 (201) 894·7100
Bethpage, Long Island, N. Y. 175 Central Ave., South 11714 (516) 420·4340
Cheektowaga, N. Y. (Buffalo) 2615 Walden Ave. 14225 (716) 684·8025
Syracuse, N. Y. 107 Twin Oaks Dr. 13200 (315) 437·2861
Tarrytown, N. Y. 371 S. Broadway 10591 (914) 332·0136
Charlotte, N. Carolina 6000 Monroe Road (704) 568·2520
Fargo, N. D. W. Frontage Rd. Hwy. '·29 58102 (701) 282·4451
Parma, Ohio (Cleveland) 12990 Snow Road (Parma) 44129 (216) 265·5600

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Service Publications-Chevrolet
The following publi9ations coveri ng t he operation and servicing o f you r Chevr olet can be pu rchased by filling out the
reverse-sid e of this ord er fo rm an d mailing it with you r check or money order to Helm Incorporated
FORM NO. DESCRIPTION . PRICE
ST 329-76 1976 PASSENGER CAR SERVICE AND OVERHAUL $4.25 . SUPPLEMENT
(Available
January, 1976_) For complete coverage ST
329-74 and ST 333-74 should also be purchased.
.-
ST 329-74 1974 SERVICE MANUAL • 7_50
Include s" on-the-car adjustments,
maintenance, and re-
moval and install ation o f compon ents. Some overhaul
information
is als o included (e.g. B rake Master Cylinder ,
distributor,
etc .) . Will provide service information to
handle most own er's requirement s.
ST333-74 1974 OVERHAUL MANUAL 6_50
I neludes basic off-the -car overhaul of major components
(
e.g . engine, transmi ssion, etc.). .
ST 335-76
1976 BODY SERVICE MANUAL 7.00
Includes:
Complete Body Service Information for all
". body styles.
" . " ST 3.04-76 1976 OWNER'S MANUAL 1.00 .
-J -~-NOTE: Please fill in r eve!'seside of this form completely Pric es subj ect to c hange

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HELM, Incorporated
Poot Office Box 07130
CANADIAN RESIDENTS should order publications from the Owner
Relations Department>: G eneral Motors of Canada Limited, Oshawa,
Ontario, L1J5Z6. Make check or money order payable to General
Detroit , Michigan 48207 Motors of Canada Lim ited. '
QUANtITY , FORM'NO, YEAR PRICE EACH X QUANTITY . TQTAL
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P,ic. Subject to Change ; Total Order $
All orders :will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Midll'lI Pllrtb.Slff-Add,IYt ,5,1'$ T,x Please allow adequate tiir-e for pos~1 service. -+ Michigan Sales Tax $
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Chevrol.t Mln"1I FROM. .. .'~~
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Post Office Box 07130
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Detroit, Michigan 48207 :.;r Aeturn' 'Requested
FOR ________ -,==~~----------Name
Street Address Apt. No.
City, State'a~d Zip Code
Grand Total $ " ,
Mab check or money order (NO STAMPS) ... , forthis'amount payabl e to Helm",lnc.
NOTE: Purchasers outside domestic U.S.A . ple ase write to Helm , Incorporated, p, O. Bo x 07130 , betroit, Michigan 48207 for quotation,
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GAS STATION INFORMATION Refer to "Service and Maintenance"
Section for Further
Details.
Gas Cap -Located behind the
licen
se plate (coupes and sedans)
and le
ft rear fender on station
wagon model
s. See gas cap re­
moval procedure in "Service and
Maintenance" Section (Page 5-2).
Gasoline Recommendalion ­
Use only an unleaded gasoline.
. Hood Release
To Raise Hood-Th e hood release
handl e
is located beneath the in­
strument panel to the left of the steering
column. Pull the release
handle to relea
se the hood lock and
then raise the hood manually
as
shown on illustr ation.
Engine Oil DipstiCk-Located on
the left side of engine block. Check
o
il l eve l as the last operation in a
fuel stop. Main tain betwee n
"ADD"
and "FULL" marks on dipstick .
Engine Oil Recommendation­
Use only high quality SE oils. See
page 5-3 for oil viscosity chart.
Tire Inflation Pressures-Check
at least monthly. Keep inflated to
pressures shown on tire placard
af­
fixed to left front door of your ve­
hicle.
Windshield Washer -Check res­
ervoir fluid level regularly.
Use a
washer fluid, such
as GM Opti­
kleen.
Battery-Check the fluid level
monthly.
If the fluid level is low, add
only colorless, odorless drinking
water
oJ distilled water' to bring
level to
split ring in !iller opening.
EUCTROlY1E LEVEL TOO .O W
ElECTROLYTE AT CORRECt LEVEL

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A WORD TO CHEVROLET OWNERS ...
This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your 1976 Chevrolet, and to
provide important safety information. It is supplemented by two convenient folders which provide additiona l infor­
m ation on vehicle maintenance, and warranties . We urge you to read these publications carefully and follow the
recommendations to help assure the most enjoyable and troublefree operation of your vehicle.
When 'it comes to service, remember that you r Chevrolet dealer know s your vehicle best and is interested in your
complete satisfaction. Return to him for Guardian Maintenance Service and any other assistance you may require.
To assist dealers in handling your needs, Chevrolet maintains a number of Zone Offices throughout the country. Should
you have a problem that cannot be handled through normal channels, follow the procedure presented in Section 6 of
this manual underthe heading, "Owner Assistance " ,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing a Chevrolet product-and assure you of our continuing
interest in your motoring pleasure and satisfaction.
FOR CONTINUING SATISFACTION, KEEP YOUR
GM CAR ALL GM. GENERAL MOTORS PARTS ARE
IDENTIFIED BY ONE OF THESE TRADEMARKS:
N O TE TO CANADIAN OWNERS: If prefe rred, a French Owne r's Manual c an be obt ained from either your Dea le r or by writing to Gen era l Motors of Canada Limited, Owner Rela­tions Department , Oshawa, Ontario l1J 5Z6."
GM
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CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION
~
G V Delco
Au x propritHair es ca n adien s On peul se proc ure r un exempf aire de ce Guide en franc;als au pres du concessionnaire ou du service des rela tions avec la client~le, General Motors of Canada Limited, Osh awa , Ontario L1J 5Z6.

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CHEVROLET OWNER'S
MANUAL
This manual should be considered a perma­
nent part of the vehicle;, and must remain
with the vehicle
at time. of resale.
CHEVROLET MOTOR
DIVISION
GENERAL MOliORS
CORPORATIOII/.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48202
All information, illustrations and speCifications con­tained in this manual all! based on the latest product information available atthe time of publication. The right is reserved to make 'changes at any time without notice.
For vehicles sold in Canada. substitute the name General Motors of Canada Umited, wherever the name Chevrolet Motor Division appears in this manual.
ST 304-76
© GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION 1976
Table of Contents
Section Pag!!
1 Before Driving Your Chevrolet .........................•....... 1-1
2
Starting and Operating. . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-H ';'-;'1:(
Steering Column Controls ........•.......•...•............ 2-2
Floor Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. 2-8
I nstrument Panel. . . . . . • . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • .. 2-10
Other Controls and Features. . . . . . •• . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 2-27
3
I n Case of Emergency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-1
4 Appearance
Care ........•...•.......•..........•...... -' ....... 4-1
5
Service and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . •. . . . .. 5-1
6 Specifications, Owner Assistance, Service
Manuals, Index,
Gas Station Information .................. 6-1
Applicable to CALIFORNIA Sal". Only
This vehicle as delivered by GM Chevrolet Division is equipped with a bumper energy
absorption system meeting California $,8.42 (1971) as set forth in Sec 34715 Vehicle Code.
Applicable to FLORIOA Sales Only
This vehicle as delivered by G M Chevrolet Division is equipped with a bumper energy absorption system meeting section 501.125, Florida Statutes, as amended June 10, 1974.
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