service CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 1995 5.G Owners Manual

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Seats and Restraint Systems .............................................................. 1-1
Featuresandcontrols .................................................................. 2-1
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ..................................................... 3-1
This section tells you how to use your scats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system.
This section explains how
to start and operate your Chevrolet.
This section tells you how
to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your
sound system.
Here
you'll find helpful inforlnation and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
This section tells you what
to do if you have a problem while driving. such as a flat tire or engine
overheating, etc.
Here the
~nanual tells you how to keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good.
This section tells you when
to perform vehicle maintenance and what tluids and lubricants to use.
This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service publications. It also
gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-4.
Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.
Your Driving and the Road .............................................................. 4-1
Problems on the Road .................................................................. 5-1
Service and Appearance Care.. .......................................................... 6-1
Maintenanceschedule .................................................................. 7-1
Customer Assistance Information ........................................................ 8-1
Index ........................................................................\
......... 9-1
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GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem,
CHEVROLET and the Chevrolet Emblem and the name
MONTE CARLO are registered trademarks of General
Motors Corporation.
This manual includes the latest information at the time it
was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the
product after that time without further notice. For
vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name
“General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet
Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual.
Please keep this manual in your Chevrolet,
so it will be
there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you
sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in
it so the new
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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE
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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a
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Aux propriktaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer
un exemplaire de ce guide en franpis chez votre
concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd.,
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How does an air bag restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or
the instrument panel. The
air bag supplements the
protection provided by safety belts.
Air bags distribute
the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s
upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But
air bags would not help you in many types of collisions,
including rollovers and rear and side impacts,
primarily
because an occupant’s motion is not toward the air bag.
Air bags should never be regarded as anything more
than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in
moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions.
What will you see after an air bag inflates?
After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs
so quickly that some people may not even realize the air
bag inflated. Somecomponents of the air bag module in
the steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag,
or the
instrument panel for the right front passenger’s bag, will
be hot for a short time, but the part of the bag that comes
into contact with you will not be hot to the touch. There
will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the
deflated
air bags. Air bag inflation will not prevent the
driver from seeing or from being able to steer the
vehicle, nor will it stop people from leaving the vehicle. In
many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag,
windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.
Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the
right front passenger
air bag.
The air bags are designed to inflate only once. After
they inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your
air
bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system
won’t be there to help protect you in another crash.
A new system will include air bag modules and
possibly other parts. The service manual for your
vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.
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which records information about the air bag system.
The module records information about the readiness
of the system, when the sensors are activated and
driver’s safety belt usage at deployment.
0 Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag
system. Improper service can mean that your
air bag
system won’t work properly. See your dealer for
service.
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If you damage the cover for the driver’s or the
right front passenger’s air bag, they may not
work properly. You may have to replace the
air
bag module in the steering wheel or both the air
bag module and the instrument panel for the
right front passenger’s
air bag. Do not open or
break the
air bag covers. ,
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped
Chevrolet
Air bags affect how your Chevrolet should be serviced.
There are parts of the air bag system in several places
around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to
inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your
Chevrolet dealer and the
1995 Monte Carlo Service
Manual have information about servicing your vehicle
and the
air bag system. To purchase a service manual,
see “Service Publications” in the Index.
The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.
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0 Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary.
See the instructions on battery replacement.
0 Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. This product has a maximum range.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
See your Chevrolet dealer or a qualified technician
blocking
the signal.
for service.
Changes or modifications to this system
by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
Operation
Press UNLOCK once
to unlock the driver’s
door. Press UNLOCK
again within five
seconds to unlock the
passenger’s door, too.
The interior lamps will come on (see
“Sustained Interior
Illumination’’ in the
Index
for more details).
To lock both doors, press DOOR. To unlock the trunk,
press the trunk symbol
on the transmitter. The trunk will
only unlock
if your transaxle is in PARK (P) and your
ignition is in LOCK,
OFF or ACC.
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Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key@II
(Personalized Automotive Security System) theft
deterrent system. PASS-Key’II is a passive theft
deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do
anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works
when you insert or remove the key from the ignition.
PASS-Key@II uses a resistor pellet
in the ignition key
that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key@II system senses that someone
is
using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter
and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter
won’t work and fuel won’t go to the engine. If someone
tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key
during this time, the vehicle will not start. This
discourages someone from randomly trying different
keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt
to make
a match.
The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s
inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start.
If the
engine does not start and the SECURITY light is on, the
key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition off.
Clean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try
again. The SECURITY light may remain on during this
time. If the starter still won’t work, and the key appears
to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try
another ignition key. At this time,
you may also want to
check the fuses (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in
the
Index). If the starter won’t work with the other key, your
vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first
ignition key may be faulty. See your Chevrolet dealer or
a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@II.
If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or
missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work, and the
SECURITY light will come on. But
you don’t have to
wait three minutes before trying another ignition key.
See your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who can
service the PASS-Key@II to have a new key made.
If you’re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes
on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if
you turn it off. Your PASS-Key@II system, however,
is
not working properly and must be serviced by your
Chevrolet dealer. Your vehicle
is not protected by the
PASS-Key@II system.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key% ignition key,
see your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who can
service PASS-Key@II to have a new key made.
In an
emergency, call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance
Program at
1 -800-CHEV USA (1 -800-243-8872).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but
still turn the steering wheel.
It doesn’t lock the steering
wheel like LOCK. Use
OFF if you must have your
vehicle pushed or towed.
RUN (D): This position is where the key returns after
you start your vehicle. With the engine off, you can use
RUN to display some of your warning and indicator
lights.
START
(E): This position starts your engine.
A warning chime will sound
if you open the driver’s
door when the ignition is
in OFF, LOCK or ACC and
the key is in the ignition.
Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a
safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving,
use NEUTRAL
(N) only.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Chevrolet
is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to PARK
(P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
I NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t
turn it, be sure it
is all the way in. If it is, then
turn the steering wheel left and right while you
turn the key hard. But turn the key only with
your hand. Using
a tool to force it could break
the key or the ignition switch. If none
of this
works, then your vehicle needs service.
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If you need more power
for passing, and you’re:
Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your
Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the
accelerator pedal
about halfway down.
accelerator pedal all the way down.
You’ll shift down
to the next gear and have more
power.
DRIVE (D): DRIVE (D) is like OVERDRIVE (@), but
you never go into overdrive.
Here are some times you might choose DRIVE
(D)
instead of OVERDRIVE (@):
0 When driving on hilly, winding roads.
When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting
between gears.
When going down a steep hill.
I NOTICE:
If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or
if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster,
something may be wrong with
a transaxle system
sensor.
If you drive very far that way, your
vehicle can be damaged.
So, if this happens, have
your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you
can use
SECOND (2) when you are driving less
than
35 mph (55 km/h) and OVERDRIVE (GB)
for higher speeds.
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Fuel Gage

E F
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 little fuel left, but
you should get more soon.
Here are some things owners ask about. All these
situations are normal and do not show a problem with
your fuel gage:
At the service station, the pump shuts off before the
gage reads
FULL (F).
0 It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage
indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated
the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more
or less than half
the tank’s capacity to fill it.
The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or
speed
up.
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charging system light
come on briefly when
turn on the ignition, as
a check to show you it’s
working. Then it should go
out.
If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you
may have a problem with the charging system. It could
indicate that you have a loose drive belt or another
electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving
while this light is
on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be
certain to turn
off all your accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
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When the key is turned to
RUN or START, a chime
will come on for about eight
seconds
to remind people to
fasten their safety belts,
unless the driver’s safety
belt is already buckled.
The safety belt light will also come on and stay on
until
the driver’s belt is buckled.
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 system checks the air bag’s electrical system for
malfunctions.
The light tells you if there is an electrical
problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors
and modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For
more information on the air bag system, see “Air Bag”
in the Index.
You will see this light flash
for
a few seconds when you
turn your ignition to RUN
or START. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system is ready.
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If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you
start your vehicle, or
stays on, or comes on when you
are driving, your air bag system may not work properly.
Have your vehicle serviced right away.
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