Chevrolet 1973 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual page 22

Turn Signal and Lane
. Change Features
The tum signal lever is located
on the left side of the steering
column immediately under the
steering wheel. The lever is moved
upward to signal a right tum and
downward to signal a left tum.
Lamps on the front and rear of
the car transmit this signal to
other motorists and pedestrians.
The ignition switch must be in the
"ON" position in order for the
turn signals to be operational. This
feature prevents battery drain if
the lever is left in an "ON" posi-
tion when your car is not in use.
In a normal turning situation
such as turning a comer, the
signal is 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 tum to automatic-
ally cancel the turn signal. For
convenience in such maneuvers,
the driver can flash the tum
signals by moving the tum signal
lever part way (to the first stop)
and holding it there. The lever
returns to the neutral or cancelled
position when the driver releases
his hold on the lever.
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A green light on the instrument
cluster flashes to indicate proper
operation of the front and rear
tum signal lamps. If the indicator
lamp remains on and does not
flash, check for a defective lamp
bulb. If the indicator fails to light
when the lever is moved, check
the fuse and indicator bulb.