emergency towing CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 1976 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine l,nCase of Emergency '
Four Way Hazard
Warning Flasher
• Use the warningJlashe~ to warn
othe~ drivers allY time your ve­
hicle becomes a traffic hazard,
day
ornight. ",
•
A void stopping on the roadway
if possible, .
.' Turn on the hazard warning
flasher
by pt\'shing 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.
• Turn signals do not work with
hazard flashers operating.
• If the brake pedal is depfessed,
the lights will not flashbutre­
main continuously lit
• To cancel the flasher, pull the
button out.
'':.',
Freeing Car From Sand; etc.
If it becomes 'neces sary 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 applying
moderate pressure to the accelera-
3-1
tor. Do not race engine. For best
possible traction, avoid spinning
wheels while
trying to free the car.
The use of AC Liquid Tire Chain
is recommended for temporary as­
sistance when traction is lost on ice
or snow.
Towing
Proper lifting and towing equip­
ment
is necessary to prevent dam­
age to the vehicle during any
tow­
ingoperation. State (Provincial in
Canada) and local
laws applicable
to vehicles in tow must be followed.
Detailed towing instructions are
available at your Chevrolet dealer.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your Chevrolet may be towed
on all four wheels , at speeds of less
than
35 mph, for distances up to
50 miles, provided the driveline,
axle , tranSmission, and steering
sys­
tem are otherwise normally oper­
able.
Use only towing equipment
specifically designed for this
pur'
pose following the instructions of
the
towing equipment manufac­
turer.A separllte safety chain sys­
tem must be used. For such towing
the steeringi;Dust be unlocked,
' transmission in neutral
an~ the
parking brake released. Attach­
ments must
oe made to mai!1 ,struc­
tural members of the car. Do not
attach to bumpers or
,aSsociated
brackets. ' Remember that power
brake and power steering assists
will not be ,available when engine
is inoperative,
EMERGENCY STARTING
NOTE: Do not push or low this
vehicle to start. Damage to the cata­
lytic converter and / or to other parts
of the vehicle may result.
• A car with a discharged 'battery
may be started by using energy
from a battery
in' another car­
call<:!d "jump starting ".
Jump Starting
Jump starting may be dangerous
and should
be attempted only if the
followi!1g three , ,~onditions are met.
If they are not, we strongly,~ecom­
mend that you leave the starting to
a competent mechanic.
• The battery in the OTHER vehi­
cle must be
12 volt and negatively
3-2
grounded, like the, one in TillS
car. (Check the' other car's
owner's manual
to see if it is.)
• The battery in THIS car must be
equipped with
flame arrestor
type
filler / venl caps on all filler
openings (as
was the original­
equipment
De ,lco battery), or it
, must be a sealed-type battery
which does not have
fi'tler open­
ings or
caps, (Each Delco bat­
tery flame arrestor cap has a grey
disc rather than a small hole-see
illustration. )
•. If thebatiery is a Delco sealed­
type battery without filler open­
ings or
caps"its charge indicator
must be dark, with or without
green dot showing, see illustra­
tion. Do
NOT attempt jump start­
ing
if the charge indicator has a
light or bright center.

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Brake Warnin~ Light ............. ' 2~12 Generator Indicator Not Charging.. 2-12 Hazard Warning Flasher ........... 3-1 Jacking To Change Wheels......... 3·4 Jump Starting with Auxiliary Battery 3-2
Overheated Radiator ............ ,. 3-4 Pushing To Start ................ ' 3-2 Spare Tire .... , . . . . . . . . . . . • . • . . .. 3-4
Towing .. , ...............•.... , ., 3-1
Engine
Cooling. . . . .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .... 5-7 Exhaust Gas Caution, ........•... , 2-1 Flooded , Starting Procedure. .•• . . .. 2-3 Overheating .. , .. , . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-4 Serial Number.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... 6-1 Specificati ons ......... , ....... , , .. 6-2
Starting .................. ....... 2·3 Temperature Light.. , ........ -. .. ,. 2-12
Engine Oil Capacity .... ' .... , .... , ....•••. ',," 6-1 Change Interval .......• ' .. , • . . . .. 5-2 Dip Stick........ ........ ........ 5-2 Filter .......... .-. . . . . . . . . . . • . . . .. 5-2
Pressure Indicator .•.......••.... , 2-11 Recommendation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-3 Ethylene Glycol Coolant... . . . . . . . . .. 5·7 Exhaust Gas caution.... .... ...... .. 2 .. 1
Driving With Trunk Open. ........ 2-1 Exhau st System Checks ........ ,' .. 2-1 Parked With Engine Running. , .... 2-1 Pulling A Trailer. .............. " 2_1 Exterior Finish and Trim Care. . . . . .. 4-5
Fabric Care.. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. ... 4-1 Fan Belt ............................. 5-4 Ventilating .•... , ................ , 2-19 Filter, Oil. .... " ................ , . .. 5-2 Finish Care Exterior .......... , . , .. , 4-5 First Few Hundred Miles of Driving .. , ........... ' .... ; . . . . . .. ii
Flammable Cleaning Solvents. . . . . . .. 4-2 Flashers Hazard Warning .... ~. ............ 3-1 Turn Signal. ..... ' ......... , . . . .. 2-5 Flooded. Engin e, Starting. . . . . • . • . . .. 2-3 Floor Controls. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... 2·8
6-9
Fluid Capacities ........... ·......... 6.1 Fluid Levels
Battery ..... , ......... Inside Back Cover
Brake Master Cylinder., ..... , .... 5-11 Engine Oil .............. , ........ 5·2 Power Steering .. , ......... '" . . .. 5.10 Radiator .................. ,. ,-... , 5-7 Rear Axle ................... '.... 5-9 Transmission ....... , . , ........... , 5-5
Fluid Recommendations
Brake
........................... 5.11 Power Steering, .......... '. -..... ~'. 5-11 Rad.iat~r, : ......... ....... ,.,."., 5-7 TranslOlsslon ....... , . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5·5 Windshield Washer .. , ., ....... ;--.-, 2-15 Fogging, With Air Conditioner ..... " 2-21 Folding Seat Back Latches ... ........ 1·2 Foreign Countries , Operation In .... ,. 1-12 Four Way Hazard Flasher. , . , , ... , ,. 3-1
Front Suspen sion. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. 5-10 Front Wheel Bearings ... :: ......... ,. 5·11 Fue l (See Gasoline) Fuel Economy Gauge ..... , ... , ,. . .. 2-14 Fumes, Engine Exhaust., ....•..... , .• 2-1 Fuses Cbart ........................... 6-3 Location.... . .. . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Gas Station Information .,. Inside Back Cover Gasoline, Capacities ..... : , , . . . . . . .. 6-1 Do Not Use For Cleaning .. , . , . , ., 4-2 FlUer Cap Location .... Inside Back Cover
Fumes ........................... 2·1 Gauge ........... ,..... .......... 2·11 Low·Lead............ ...... ...... s· Recommendations, .... ,...... .... 5-1 Gauge, FueL .... ,........ .. ........ 2-11 Gearshift Lever... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2·4 Generator Indicator Light ........... 2·12