check engine CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 1997 5.G Repair Manual

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Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they
are the proper ones, as shown in
Part
D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
pegorm these underhood checks at each
fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires”
in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index
for further details.
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Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have
it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look
for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or
miss areas of the windshield. Also see “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning” in the Index. Check the transaxle
fluid level;
add if needed. See
“Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified
in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the
hood, rear compartment, glove box door, console door
and any folding seat hardware. Part
D tells you what to
use. More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed
to a corrosive environment.

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’ A CAUTION:
move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
A CAUTION:
When you are doing this c , the vehicle could
move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking around the vehicle.
Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the
regular brake.
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn
off the engine immediately if it starts.
should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If
the starter works in any other position, your vehicle
needs service.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on
a
level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs service.
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While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key
to LOCK in each shift lever position.
The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
lever is
in PARK (P).
0 The key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P)
Mechanism Check Park on
a fairly steep
hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping
your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
0 To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With
the engine running and transaxle in
NEUTRAL (N),
slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking
brake only.
0 To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then
release all brakes.
r
-- Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring,
use plain water to flush any
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
could begin to move.
You or others could be
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
injured and property could be damaged. Make
can collect.
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.

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Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be
performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring
and fall). You should let your
GM dealer’s service
department or other qualified service center
do these jobs.
Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at
once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a
GM service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear
or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections or other conditions
which could
cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in
the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or
excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake,
etc.
Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits
or conditions result in frequent braking.
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After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any
additional information from “Owner Checks and
Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can
be added on
the following record pages. Also, you should retain all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
is a convenient place
to store them.
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED
BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

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Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ..... 6-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-20
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-24
Howitworks
................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1-2 1. 2.49
Servicing
................................... 1-25
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-23
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-24
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-23
AirBagSystem
................................ 1-20
Aircleaner .................................... 6-16
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-4
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-65
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-43
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-5 1
Antenna. Fixed Mast
............................ 3-20
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-20
Anti-Lock
Brake System Active Light
................. 2.52. 4.9
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.51. 4.7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3- 15
Appearancecare
............................... 6-45
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-54 Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Armrest. Storage ............................... 2-37
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-40
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Controls
............ 3-17
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-18
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-6
Auto-Down Window
............................ 2-26
Automatic Overdrive
................................... 2-18
Transaxle Check
.............................. 7-38
Transaxle Fluid
............................... 6-17
Transaxle Operation
........................... 2-16
Auxiliary Power Connection
...................... 2-42
Audio System. Tips
............................. 3-18
Back-up Lamp Bulb Replacement
................ 6-36
Battery
....................................... 6-30
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Saver
...................................... 2-36
Warnings
................................ 5.3. 5.5
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry
............... 2-7
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.................................. 6-30
Fluid
....................................... 6-27
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-27
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-30
System Warning Light
.................... 2-50, 6-28
Trailer
...................................... 4-34
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-24
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
.................. 7-39
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 12
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-34
BTSI
......................................... 2-24
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-3 1
Canadian Roadside Assistance .................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-63
Carbon Monoxide
................ 2-8,2-25,4-27, 4-33
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-37
Cassette Tape Player
............................. 3-7
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3- 19
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-34
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-26
CertificationLabel
.............................. 4-29
Chains, Safety
................................. 4-34
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-45
Parking
..................................... 2-20
PedalTravel
................................. 6-30
Wear
....................................... 6-29
BTSICheck
................................... 7-39 Change Oil Soon Light
.......................... 2-58
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-24
Charging System Light
.......................... 2-49
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-45
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-53
Child Restraints
................................ 1-34
Securing
in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-36
Securing
in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-38
Securing in the Passenger Seat Position
........... 1-39
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-39
TopStrap
....,.....,......,................. l-35
WheretoPut ................................ 1-34
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-39
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-56
Cleaner, Air
................................... 6-16
Cleaning
...................................... 6-46
Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-52
Exterior Lampshenses
........................ 6-51
Glass Surfaces ............................... 6-50
Inside of Your Chevrolet
....................... 6-46
Outside
of Your Chevrolet ...................... 6-51
Special Problems ............................. 6-48
Vinyl
....................................... 6-49
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-50
Fabric
...................................... 6-46
FabricProtection
............................. 6-47
Instrumentpanel
............................. 6-49
Leather
..................................... 6-49
SafetyBelts
................................. 6-50
Stains
...................................... 6-46
Tires
....................................... 6-52
Wheels
..................................... 6-51
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Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-6
Comfort Controls
................................ 3- 1
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-20
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3- 11
Compact Disc Player Errors ....................... 3- 14
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-35
Console Storage
................................ 2-39
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
ConvenienceNet
............................... 2-39
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-37
Coolant
....................................... 6-20
Adding
..................................... 6-23
Bleedvalves
................................. 5-21
Checking
................................... 6-22
Heater. Engine
............................... 2- 15
RecoveryTank ............................... 5-17
Whattouse ................................. 6-21
Cooling System
................................ 5- 15
Courtesy
Lamps ................................ 2-35
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-8
Cruise Control ................................. 2-30
Cupholders
............................... 2-37. 2-38
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8- 1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8-2
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-52
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-5 1
Daytime Running Lamps ......................... 2-34 Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
........................ 8-10
Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-6
Defogging
..................................... 3-5
Defrosting ..................................... 3-5
Dimensions. Vehicle ............................ 6-64
Dolby@
B Noise Reduction ....................... 3-10
Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement .................... 6-36
DoorLocks
..................................... 2-4
Door Storage Compartment
....................... 2-38
Drive Position. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-18
DriverPosition
................................. 1-13
Driving
City
........................................ 4-19
Defensive .................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Freeway
.................................... 4-20
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-26
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
IntheRain
.................................. 4-16
Night
...................................... 4-14
OnCurves ................................... 4-9
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-36
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-22
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-25
Throughwater
............................... 4-18
WetRoads .................................. 4-16
Winter
...................................... 4-24
With a Trailer
................................ 4-34
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-3
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