2002 chevy monte carlo manual

Page 7. Now connect the black negative cable to the negative location of the good Page 9. Connect the other end of the negative least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. Page Jumper Cable Removal A. Disconnect the black negative vehicle that had the dead battery. Page Towing Your Vehicle Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed.

Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Coolant Recovery Tank B. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. The coolant level should be at or above the COLD mark on the coolant recovery tank. To check the coolant level, look for the COLD mark on the side of the coolant recovery tank that faces the engine.

In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner 30, miles 50 km or 24 months, whichever occurs first. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed.

Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. Page 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.

One is located on the thermostat housing. The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube. It is located on the thermostat housing.

Fill the radiator with the proper DEX coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air bleed valve, close the valve. Page 8. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off.

Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrow on the pressure cap lines up like this.

Check the coolant in the recovery tank. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. The steps for removing the compact spare tire and installing it on the vehicle are: 1. Turn the center nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and 4. Then remove the jack and wrench. To remove a center cap use the wrench to pry gently at the notch.

Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Page Jack placement for a front tire The diagram shows you where you should place your jack to change a front tire. Use the bolts A as a guide when positioning the jack lift head C near the rear edge of the front wheel opening B. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the compact spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well of the vehicle.

Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. Install the compact spare tire. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. This could lead to an accident.

Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. The compact spare tire is for temporary use only.

Page Compact Spare Tire Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly.

It should be 60 psi kPa. After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated. Page Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.

Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. Gasolines meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasolines. Page Fuels In Foreign Countries Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected.

The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for service. To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. While refueling, let the fuel cap hang by the tether below the fuel fill opening.

To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.

Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle near the parking brake pedal. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release.

Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir B. Lower Underhood Fuse Block C. Upper Underhood Fuse Block D. Radiator Pressure Cap E. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank F. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range.

These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty.

GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Push the filter cover housing toward the engine. Pull out the filter. To reinstall the cover, position the tabs through the slots on the housing.

The filter traps most of the pollen from air entering the module. Change both the fluid and filter every 50, miles 83 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches Page Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90 At high speed for quite a while.

In heavy traffic especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is C to Page Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Code E V6 Engine The transaxle fluid dipstick handle is the red loop near the back of the engine compartment. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross the dipstick.

This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or , miles km , whichever occurs first, if you add only COOL extended life coolant. Page Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it.

If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, add coolant to the radiator. Be sure the arrow on the cap lines up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. Page Windshield Washer Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.

Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. It is filled with DOT brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it.

Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly.

Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top GM brake parts. This will help keep your battery from running down. High Beam Headlamp B. Low Beam Headlamp C. Open the hood. Remove the air baffle. Remove the two headlamp fasteners by pulling up on them. Install the electrical connector to the new bulb.

Install the new bulb by inserting the smallest tab on the bulb base into the matching notch in the retaining ring. Page 4. Unscrew the two remaining wing nuts. Pull the assembly from the body carefully. To remove a socket, turn it counterclockwise and pull it out. Pull the bulb out. Do not twist it. Push the new bulb into the socket.

Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. Page Your new vehicle comes with high a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details.

Page Tire Inflation Monitor System The tire inflation monitor system can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire. The system normally takes between 45 and 90 minutes of driving to learn the tire pressures. Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire.

When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number. Page Uniform Tire Quality Grading Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width.

Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. Page Each new wheel should have the same load capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts.

Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Page Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee black , egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. Page Cleaning Glass Surfaces Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel.

Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions.

Page Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield.

Clean the outside of the windshield with a full glass cleaning liquid. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Page Chemical Paint Spotting Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Chevrolet will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12, miles 20 km of purchase, whichever occurs first.

You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Page Fuses And Circuit Breakers Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself.

This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse. VIN Code. Page Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle.

Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment.

You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. Page Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to , miles km should be repeated after , miles km at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle.

The services shown at , miles km should be repeated at the same interval after , miles km for the life of this vehicle. Reset the system. Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Page Scheduled Maintenance Page Scheduled Maintenance 7, Miles 12 km Rotate tires. See footnote. Replace filter if necessary. If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter may require replacement more often.

Rotate tires. Page Scheduled Maintenance 82, Miles km Rotate tires. Page Scheduled Maintenance , Miles km Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: — Page At Each Fuel Fill Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part 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. 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. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the body doors, hood, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear compartment, glove box door, console door and any folding seat hardware.

If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Page Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year for instance, each spring and fall.

Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed.

Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. Page Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer. Page Maintenance Record Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts.

Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them. Page Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects.

Page Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.

Page STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling As the owner of a Chevrolet, membership in Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, Please see your selling dealer for details. Courtesy Care is available to retail and retail lease Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles.

To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. Page Transportation Options Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait.

However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, Page Warranty Information Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer.

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