User manual CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 1997

[. . . ] TE i c. . , . -. I 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1' # XNE CHEJJ 0 The 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "air bag" system. Features and Controls This section explainshow to start and operate your Chevrolet. 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjustthe ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Problems on the Road This section tells what to if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. do Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells how to keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. you Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. 8-1 9-1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. [. . . ] For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is usedto pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P. O. Box 7047 Troy, MI 48007-7047 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any traileris an important weight to measure becauseit affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. And if you will tow a trailer, you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicle's capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. "Loading See Your Vehicle" in the Index for more information about your vehicle's maximumload capacity. Total Weight onYour Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You'll find thesenumbers on the Tire-Loading Information label (found inside the trunk lid) or see "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. Then be sure you don't go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including theweight of the trailer tongue. A B Hitches It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you'll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch?If you do, then be sure to seal the holeslater when youremove the hitch. If you don't seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) fromyour exhaust can get into your vehicle (see "Carbon Monoxide" in the Index). Dirt and water can, too. If you're using a weight-carryinghitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After you've loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they aren't, you may be ableto get them right simply by moving some items around the trailer. in Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. [. . . ] Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 SafetyChains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 4-32 Tongueweight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 Total Weight on Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]