headlamp CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 1997 5.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Supplement to the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina and Monte Carlo Owner’s Manuals
This is a correction to information found on page 2-34 and 2-35 (Lumina) and page 2-34 (Monte Carlo).
Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic
Headlamp Control
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to
see the front of your vehicle during the
day. DRL can be helpful in
many different dnving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes
the DRL work,
so be sure it isn’t covered.
The DRL system will make your high-beam headlamps
come on at a reduced brightness when:
The ignition is on,
The headlamp switch is off and
The parking brake is released.
97LUMWCARL0001 When
the DRL
are on, only your reduced intensity
high-beam headlamps will be on. The taillamps,
sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your
instrument panel won’t be
lit up either.
When it’s dark enough outside, your DRL will turn off
and your low-beam headlamps will turn on. The other
lamps that come on with your headlamps will also
come on.
When it’s bright enough outside, the low-beam
headlamps will go out and DRL turns on your
high-beam headlamps at reduced intensity.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking
brake while the ignition is in
OFF or LOCK. Then start
your vehicle. The DRL will stay off until you release
the parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
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Fuse Rating Description
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CTSY Lamps -- Vanity Mirrors, VP
Compartment Lamp,
US Lighted
Rearview Mirror, Dome Lamp
Wiper
-- Wiper Switch
Turn Signal -- Turn Signal Flasher
Not Used
Power Locks
-- Door Lock Relay,
Remote Keyless Entry Receiver
DRL
MDL -- Daytime Running Lamp
Module, (S.E.O.) Accessory Switch
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Rear Defog
-- Rear Window Defogger
Switch Relay
Fuse
38
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43
44
Rating Description
Radio -- Radio, Power Drop
UP Electronics Ignition Feed
--
Headlamp Switch, Instrument Cluster,
Chime Module, Keyless Entry Receiver,
Stoplamp switch (TCC and BTSI)
(S.E.O.) Accessory Switch
Not Used
Power Drop
Evap. Sol.
-- Evaporation Emissions
(EVAP) Canister Vent Solenoid Valve
Not Used
Not Used
45 Not Used
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt AC outlet.
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Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong
kind of extension cord could overheat and cause
a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the
cord into a properly grounded three-prong
110-volt AC outlet.
If the cord won’t reach, use a
heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for
at least
15 amps.
In very cold weather, 0 OF (- 1 8 O C) or colder, the engine
coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and
better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually,
the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of
four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
To Use the Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord, located
behind the vehicle’s passenger side headlamp fixture.
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug
and store the cord as it was before to keep it away
from moving engine parts. If you
don’t, it could
be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind
of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your Chevrolet dealer in the area where you’ll be
parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best
advice for that particular area.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To stop the window while it is lowering, press the top of
the switch. To raise the window, press and hold the top
of the switch.
Horn
Press on or along the top edge of your steering wheel
horn symbols
to sound the horn.
Tilt Steering Wheel
A tilt steering wheel allows
you to adjust the steering
wheel before
you drive. You
can also raise it
to the
highest level to give your
legs more room when
you
exit and enter the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever
as pictured. Move the steering wheel to a
comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the
wheel in place.
hrn SignaVMultifunction Lever
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The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes your:
0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
0 Headlamp HighLow Beam
Windshield Wipers
0 Windshield Washer
0 Cruise Control (Option)

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The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you
to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
When the turn is finished, the lever will return
automatically.
An arrow on the instrument
panel will flash in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to flash. Hold
it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrow
flashes faster than normal, a signal bulb may be burned
out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don’t go
on at all when you
signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and check the
fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index).
Headlamp HighlLow Beam
To change your headlamps
from low beam to high
beam, or high to low, pull
the multifunction lever all
the way toward you. Then
release it. When the high
beams
are on, a light on the
instrument panel also will
be on.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Exterior Lamps -‘Q 0, Turn the knob to this symbol (C) to turn on the
headlamps and other operating lamps.
pf Turn the knob to this symbol (B) to turn on the
parking and other operating lamps without the
headlamps.
Turn the knob to
OFF to turn off the lamps.
A warning chime will sound when you turn the ignition
switch to
OFF, LOCK or ACC with the lamps on.
The lamp controls are on the instrument panel. They
control these systems:
0 Headlamps
0 Taillamps
0 Parking Lamps
0 License Lamps
0 Sidemarker Lamps
0 Instrument Panel Lights
Courtesy Lamps
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Daytime Running LampdAutomatic Headlamp Control
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful
in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the
DRL work,
so be sure it isn’t covered.
The
DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps
come on at a reduced brightness when:
The ignition is on,
The headlamp switch is off and
0 The parking brake is released. When the
DRL are on, only your low-beam
headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and
other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t
be lit up either.
When it’s dark enough outside, your low-beam
headlamps will change to full brightness. The other
lamps that come on with your headlamps will also
come
on.
When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will
go out, and your low-beam headlamps change to the
reduced brightness of DRL.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking
brake while the ignition
is in OFF or LOCK. Then start
your vehicle. The DRL will stay off until you release the
parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.

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Instrument Panel Brightness Control
You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lamps by
moving the dial
(A). If you turn the dial all the way up,
your courtesy or interior lamps will come on.
Courtesy Lamps
When any door is opened, several lamps come on. These
lamps are courtesy lamps. They make
it easy for you to
enter and leave your vehicle. You can also turn these
lamps on by moving the dial near the headlamp knob all
the way up.
Some of the lamps have switches
so you can turn them
on, even when the doors are closed. These lamps are
reading lamps.
To avoid draining your battery, be sure to
turn off all reading lamps when leaving your vehicle.
Sustained Interior Illumination
Your courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a set
time whenever you:
0 Open a door.
0 Press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter
(if equipped).
Press the trunk symbol on the remote keyless entry
transmitter (if equipped).
If you open
a door, the lamps will stay on while it’s
open and then turn
off automatically about 18 seconds
after you close
it. If you don’t open a door, the lamps
will turn off after about
18 seconds, unless you press
UNLOCK or TRUNK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter. If you press UNLOCK or TRUNK and
don’t open a door, the lamps will turn off after about
55 seconds. If you press LOCK on the remote keyless
entry transmitter, the lamps will turn
off about
17 seconds after all doors are closed.
Sustained interior illumination includes a feature called
theater dimming. With theater dimming, the lamps don’t
just turn off
at the end of the delay time. Instead, they
slowly dim during the delay time until they go out. The
delay time is canceled if you turn the ignition key to
RUN or START,
so the lamps will go out right away.
When the ignition is on, sustained interior illumination
is inactive, which means the courtesy lamps won’t
come on.
Press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter (if equipped).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
To reduce glare from headlamps behind you, push the
lever forward (to the night position).
To return the
mirror to the day position, pull the lever toward you.
Power Outside Mirrors
Convex Outside Mirror
The power mirror control is
on the driver’s door. Turn
the control to the left to
adjust the
left mirror or to
the right
to adjust the right
mirror. Then move the
control in the direction you
want to
move the mirror.
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved
so you can see more from the
driver’s seat.
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A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really
are. If
you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit
a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Here are some tips on night driving.
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Drive defensively.
Don’t drink and drive.
Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the
glare from headlamps behind
you.
Since you can’t see as well, you may need to
slow down and keep more space between you and
other vehicles.
Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your
headlamps can light up only
so much road ahead.
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place
and rest.
Night Vision
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as
we get older these differences increase.
A 50-year-old
driver may require at least twice as much light to see the
same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
What you do in the daytime can also affect your night
vision. For example,
if you spend the day in bright
sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will
have less trouble adjusting to night. But
if you’re
driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down
on glare
from headlamps, but they also make a lot
of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching
headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several
seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you
are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who
doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with
misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid staring
directly into the approaching headlamps.
Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle
clean
-- inside and out. Glare at night is made much
worse by dirt
on the glass. Even the inside of the glass
can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes
lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would,
making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlamps light up far
less of a
roadway when
you are in a turn or curve. Keep your
eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pick out dimly
lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be
checked regularly for proper aim,
so should your eyes
be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night
blindness
-- the inability to see in dim light -- and
aren’t even aware of
it.
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