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Page 1: ...MONT CARt O i 1973 CHEVROLET OWNER S MANUAL IMPORTANT OPERATING SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS...

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Page 3: ...a substitute the name General Motors of Canada wherever the name Chevrolet Motor Division appears in this manual ST 307 73 GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION 1973 Section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Table of Contents Page...

Page 4: ...speed during the first 500 miles be confined to a maximum of 60 M P H but do not drive for ex tended periods at anyone constant speed either fast or slow Dur ing this period avoid full throttle start...

Page 5: ...t it can be inserted only in certain locks Key with square head stamped E for ignition switch and door locks Key with oval head stamped H for all other locks fib ALL OTHER LOCKS 3 The code number of e...

Page 6: ...signed for the convenience of entering and exit ing passengers Manually Operated Front Seats The front seat can be moved forward or rearward by moving the control lever on the driver s side of the sea...

Page 7: ...n The three controls operate as follows The center toggle switch is used to move the seat forward rear ward up or down The front switch tilts the front of the seat up and down The rear switch tilts th...

Page 8: ...elts Adjust front seat to satisfaction of driver and sit erect and well back in seat In a single motion pull webbing across lap far enough to permit inserting metal latch plate end of lap belt into th...

Page 9: ...ght angles to the belt webbing and pull on 7 latch plate belt should then slide easily through the adjust able latch plate To unfasten lap belts depress push button in center of buckle NOTE Take care...

Page 10: ...nd the transmission is in any gear position except that NOTE The right front seat con tains a weight detector which is de signed to activate the buzzer and light whenever a nominal weight is placed on...

Page 11: ...th thumb against chest and back of hand facing upward When not in use the shoulder SHOULDER BELT STOWAGE 9 belt may be stowed by leaving it attached to the lap belt and allowing the lap belt to rewind...

Page 12: ...nt can be raised by pulling up until you feel it click into the detent at the inter mediate position To raise further or to lower release latch at base of support ing rod and push up or down on restra...

Page 13: ...belt restraining him at the hips The cushion should be as firm as practical and just high enough to enable the child to look horizontally out of the car windows The use of the cush upon proper use of...

Page 14: ...d also shown on the same placard is reduced by an amount equal to the trailer tongue load on the trailer hitch Maintenance More frequent vehicle mainte nance is required when using your car to pull a...

Page 15: ...elations De partment Oshawa Ontario giving The vehicle identification num ber on plate on instrument panel ahead of the steering wheel and visible through the windshield or from registration slip or t...

Page 16: ...WITH ENGINE RUNNING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD IS NOT RECOMMENDED Do not run engine in confined areas such as garages any more than needed to mOlle IIehicle In or out of area When IIe hlcle is stopped In...

Page 17: ...g position Start Permits engagement of starter If difficulty is experienced in turn ing the ignition key and lock knob to unlock the ignition attempt to turn the steering wheel as hard as possible in...

Page 18: ...the engine Extremely Cold Weather Below 0 F Or After Car Has Been Standing Idle Several Oays Fully depress and release accelerator pedal two or three times before cranking the engine With foot off the...

Page 19: ...bene fits multicar families and those who occasionally drive other cars Shift indicators are arranged with Park position at one end fol lowed in sequence by Reverse Neutral and the forward driv ing ra...

Page 20: ...ark or Reverse Turbo Hydra Matic Automatic Transmission P PARK R REVERSE Console N NEUTRAL 3 O DRIVE 2 L LOW 1 L LOW 18 Use only when car is stopped For backing car from stop For standing Brakes Appli...

Page 21: ...ph This transmission being fully synchronized may be downshifted into 1st gear at any speed below 20 m p h Shift into Reverse gear only after the car has stopped Always depress and release the clutch...

Page 22: ...cancelled automatically after the tum is completed How ever in some driving maneuvers such as changing lanes on an expressway the steering wheel is not turned back sufficiently after completing the t...

Page 23: ...ed by lifting up on the small control lever on the left side of the steering column just below the directional signal moving the steering wheel to the selected position and releasing the lever Cruise...

Page 24: ...r another motorist Holding Car on an Upgrade When stopped on an upgrade maintain your position by apply ing the brakes Never hold the car in place by accelerating en gine with transmission in gear Thi...

Page 25: ...pped by applying greater force to the pedal Parking Brake To set parking brake fully de press foot pedal at far left side For maximum holding power depress regular brake pedal with the other foot at t...

Page 26: ...When brakes require relining use those Genuine General Motors Parts specified for your car and Delco Brake fluid as required Automatic Brake Adjusters Brakes on this car except for the parking brake...

Page 27: ...Lighter 2 Warning Lights 8 Windshield Wiper Washer Control 14 Radio and Controls 3 Speedometer 9 Light Switch 15 Vent Control 4 Hi Beam Indicator 10 Rear Window Defogger Switch 16 Parking Brake Releas...

Page 28: ...nt things about the performance of your car The foIlowing information Oil Pressure Indicator Light This light will be on when the ignition switch is turned on and should go out after the engine is sta...

Page 29: ...se of the overheating is corrected Glance at instrument cluster frequently as you drive to see if this light is on Brake System Warning Light The service brake system is designed so that half of the b...

Page 30: ...e especially useful when driving on dark roads since they provide ex cellent long range illumination The headlight beam indicator will be on whenever the high beams or brights are in use The Headlight...

Page 31: ...eadings Hard driving or pro longed idling in very hot weather 29 or above the red area can lead to serious engine damage Function of the oil pressure light if so equipped is described on page 26 When...

Page 32: ...he charge according to battery require ments When the Delcotron gen 30 used Oil pressure of a cold engine being operated at a given speed will be somewhat higher than when the engine is at normal oper...

Page 33: ...ions The windshield wipers work electrically and are not affected by engine op eration Push the control lever to the right to start the electric wind shield wiper The two speed elec tric wiper has bot...

Page 34: ...pper and outlets under the instrument panel NOTE See engine exhaust gas caution at the beginning of this section Ventilation System Your Monte Carlo incorporates a ventilation system that pro vides im...

Page 35: ...hen heating or air condition ing is desired best comfort is attained by driving with all win dows closed The following sections of this 33 manual provide additional operat ing tips for obtaining maxim...

Page 36: ...entire air flow to the defroster out lets Vary lever as required Fan The fan lever has three 3 po sitions from LO at the bottom to HI at the top NOTE Fan will automatically op 34 erate after engine c...

Page 37: ...hould operate on high blower Rear Window Defroster To ensure clear vision through the rear window during inclement weather the Rear Window De froster is optionally available This unit draws in air fro...

Page 38: ...stem with some outside air and discharged from the upper out lets when the temperature lever is in Full COLD or extreme left If the Temperature lever is moved right to the first stop or further the sy...

Page 39: ...on the instrument panel may be rotated or vanes turned to direct air flow in direction desired For additional air flow lap cool ers 2 are provided under the steering column and glove box They have ver...

Page 40: ...e clear static free FM broadcasts Move the slide bar above the radio dial to the right or left to select AM or FM reception 38 All other controls remain the same as described for Push Button radios FM...

Page 41: ...uired Stereo Tape System The optional Stereo Tape Player provides prerecorded stereo pro grams for your enjoyment 39 To play turn ignition switch to ON or ACC position and in sert cartridge through ta...

Page 42: ...and and gravel par ticularly when one rear wheel is on a surface providing poor traction During normal driving and cor nering the Positraction unit func tions as a standard differential When one wheel...

Page 43: ...ever on automatic transmission models from D to R in a repeat pat tern while simultaneously apply ing moderate pressure to the ac celerator On standard transmis sion models move gear shift lever from...

Page 44: ...forward when the engine starts could cause a collision with the tow vehicle Engines in vehicles with auto matic transmissions cannot be started by towing or pushing the car ENGINE COOLANT To start th...

Page 45: ...azard always present in either battery when connecting live booster bat teries to dead batteries 3 Attach one end of one jumper cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery identified by a re...

Page 46: ...position Jacking Instructions 1 After removing spare wheel and tire jack jack base and jack handle wheel nut wrench pro ceed with changing the wheel as follows 2 Remove hub cap or wheel cover with fla...

Page 47: ...el and install wheel nuts with beveled end of nut facing inward until all are finger tight 8 Place jack control lever in down position and lower wheel until tire just touches ground Tighten wheel nuts...

Page 48: ...m up holstery determine as accurately as possible the nature and age of the spot or stain Some spots or stains can be removed satisfactor ily with water or mild soap solu tion refer to accompanying Re...

Page 49: ...for cleaning a panel section where a minor cleaning ring may be left from spot clean ing Vacuum area to remove ex cess loose dirt Always clean at least a full trim panel or section of trim Mask adjac...

Page 50: ...soaked in cold water satu rate cloth with one part house hold ammonia and 5 parts water apply for 1 minute rinse with clean wet cloth Vomitus Sponge with clean cloth dipped in clean cold water Wash g...

Page 51: ...eaner to remove road grime and dirt from white sidewall tires Cleaning the Optional Vinyl Top The top should be washed fre quently with neutral soap suds lukewarm water and a brush with soft bristles...

Page 52: ...safety suIt in spark knock a metallic rapping noise generated during the combustion process It should be noted that Research Octane Num ber does not completely describe fuel octane quality Therefore...

Page 53: ...d be used Fail ure to use the correct cap can result in a serious malfunction of the system Correct replacement caps may be obtained from your authorized Chevrolet Dealer Engine Oil and Filter Recomme...

Page 54: ...since higher oil consumption is normal until the piston rings be come seated Recommended Viscosity Select the proper viscosity from the following chart RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY NUMBER I II I 30 20 0...

Page 55: ...aler for advice before using supplemental additives Drive Belts Every 6 000 miles or 4 months inspect drive belts for wear fraying cracking and tension Belts which are in poor condition should be repl...

Page 56: ...rolet dealer or local service station Check the fluid level at each engine oil change period To make an accurate fluid level check 1 Drive car several miles making frequent starts and stops to bring t...

Page 57: ...kage Manual and Automatic Every 6 000 miles or 4 months lubricate shift linkage and on manual transmission floor controls lever contacting faces with water resistant EP chassis lubri cant which meets...

Page 58: ...ulley Cables and Linkage Every 6 000 miles or 4 months Apply water resistant EP Chassis Lubricant which meets GM Specification 6031 M to park ing brake cable at cable guides and at all operating links...

Page 59: ...you suspect the system is not performing as it should Cooling System Care Check the coolant level at each engine oil change Engine Cooling System The recovery type cooling sys tem is standard on all...

Page 60: ...l to the efficient operation of the system and represent an un necessary operating expense Every year the cooling system should be serviced as follows 1 Wash radiator cap and filler neck with clean wa...

Page 61: ...Allow system to drain com pletely and then close radia tor drain valve tightly if so equipped Install block drain plugs if removed 7 Remove recovery cap leaving hoses in place Remove cool ant recover...

Page 62: ...or proper operation If replacement is required specify AC Thermostat The cooling system is protected and controlled by a thermostat in stalled in the engine coolant outlet to maintain a satisfactory o...

Page 63: ...perate satis factorily at all loads up to and including the vehicle capacity load total pounds which also is shown I I RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURES PSI COLD VEHICLE LOAD UP TO VEHICLE CAPACIH UP TO 5 OC...

Page 64: ...ng 3 For continuous high speed operation over 75 mph increase tire inflation pressure 4 psi above the fecommended pressures up to a maximum of 32 psi cold pressure for load range B tires or 40 psi for...

Page 65: ...ther diagram below Upon rotation tire pressures must be adjusted in accordance with the recommendations on the tire infla tion placard II I Vi 5 WHEELS 4 WHEELS 63 NOTE It is recommended that disc bra...

Page 66: ...cle performance belted bias tires and bias tires should not be mixed on the same car Because of possible adverse ef fects on vehicle handling do not mix radial ply tires with other type tires on the s...

Page 67: ...cause partial or complete loss of traction which adversely affects vehicle control and stopping abil ity To reduce the possibility of traction loss the following precau tions should be observed 1 Slow...

Page 68: ...ur Chevrolet deal er can perform this service for you In addition he can provide recom mendations on undercoating ma terials which will help protect your vehicle from corrosion Battery Care Energizer...

Page 69: ...ur Chevrolet deal er can perform this service for you In addition he can provide recom mendations on undercoating ma terials which will help protect your vehicle from corrosion Battery Care Energizer...

Page 70: ...MINOR TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE II IMPORTANT For maximum performance and economy keep your GM car I I I I all GM Specify General Motors parts identified by one of these trademarks Q G 67...

Page 71: ...most especially at a time when the engine will not start B If the fuel tank is not empty you may check further to see whether the fuel is reaching the carburetor_ Disconnect the fuel line at the carbu...

Page 72: ...ttery NOTE If the baHery is determined to be dead and for no apparent reason have your Aflthori ed Chevrolet Dealer check the baHery the GENERATOR and the VOLTAGE REGULATOR GENERATOR trouble shqiJld a...

Page 73: ...falls danger ously low Check the oil level as a mailer of course 1M Low COOLANT LEVEL will of course cause engine over heating Determine the cause of the low coolant level and have it corrected if nec...

Page 74: ...CITIES Gasoline Tank approx B Cylinder Oil change only Oil and Filter change U S Measure 22 gal 4 qt 5 qt Imperial Measure 18 gal 3 qt 4 qt 71 Cooling System 350 v a u s Measure qts 16 Imperial Measur...

Page 75: ...your 1973 Monte Carlo are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fus ible thermal links in the wiring itself This greatly reduces the hazard of electrically caus...

Page 76: ...se 30 amp is located in an In line fuse holder running from horn relay to Air Conditioning relay Do not use fuses of higher amperage rating than those recommended above Fusible Links are incorporated...

Page 77: ...sug gest that you take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your prob lem with a member of dealer ship management Frequently 74 complaints are the result of a breakdown in communications and can quic...

Page 78: ...uct the Zone In any case your letter will be acknowledged providing Chevro let s position in the matter When contacting the Zone or Central Office please bear in mind that ultimately your problem like...

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Page 81: ...56 Master Cylinder Level 56 Parking Brake 23 Pedal Travel 23 Power 23 Self Adjusting 24 Trailer 11 Warning Light 27 Break In Period Cars Pulling Trailers 11 New Car 2 Bright Metal Cleaning Brights Hea...

Page 82: ...ons 71 Starting 15 Temperature Light 27 Engine Oil Capacity 71 Change Interval 51 Dip Stick 52 Filter 51 Pressure Indicator 30 Recommendation 51 Ethylene Glycol Coolant 57 Exhaust Gas Caution 14 Drivi...

Page 83: ...32 Inside Rearview Mirror 6 Instrument Panel 25 Interior Appearance Care 47 Jack Operation 44 Storage 44 Jump Starting With Booster Battery 43 Key Buzzer System 15 Keys 3 Knocking Engine See Fuel Rec...

Page 84: ...adio AM FM 38 Antenna 38 Stereo 38 Tape System 39 Raising Car With Jack 44 Rear Axle 53 Speaker 38 Window Defogger 34 Rearview Mirrors Inside 6 Registration Vehicle Engine Number 71 Vehicle Identifica...

Page 85: ...65 Inflation Pressure 61 Inspection 62 Load Limit 61 Rotation 63 Traction 65 Tread Wear Indicators 61 Usage and Options 60 Towing Caution 41 Disabled Vehicle 41 To Start 41 Toxic Cleaning Solvents 46...

Page 86: ...1 Washing 48 Waxing And Polishing 49 Wheel Bearings Front 55 Wheel Changing 43 Washer Use In Cold Weather 31 Wheel Tilt Steering 21 Washer Solution 31 Windows Wiper Blades 31 Power 5 Rear Defogger 35...

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