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SAFETY
CH,
E CKS
Your Monte Carlo not only conforms to all
U.S.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards applicable
at time of manufacture, but also incorporates other
important General Motors safety
features.
Even with
these safety features,
however,
continued safe and
dependable operation depends greatly upon regular
vehicle maintenance.
This
section
discusses
the various components and
systems of your vehicle that should be checked regu-
larly to help maintain continued safe and dependable
vehicle
operation.
Some checks should be made by
CHECK O FF EACH ITEM UNDER MILEAGE AS SERVICE IS PERFORMED.
Brakes
and
Power Steering
- Check all lines and
hoses.
Check condilion of brake
linings
and
parking
brake
adjustment.
C hassis
lube and
check
al1 fluid levels.
'
C
heck condition
of front
and rear suspension and
steering system.
Exhaust System
-
Check condition of system and underbody.
Tires and Wheels-Check
condition.
(Check tire
pressure
at least
monthly.)
E
ngine
-
Change oil.'
C
heck
condition
of aU
belts.
-
Replace
oil filler
(a
t 1st oil cM nge and then every 2nd
change).
-
C
heck ai
r
cleaner
every
12,000
miles;
replace every 24,000
miles.
Replace PCV
valve.
-
Service exhaust emission control
systems
(see Owner's
Manual).
- Cha nge caotant every
two years.
Throttle linkage
-
C
heck operation and
condi1ion.
Headlights
-
Aim.
Transmission (Automatic)
-
Change fluid and
service filter.
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your dealer or service station, and can be done con-
veniently while your vehicle is in the shop for other
regular maintenance services. Other checks can be
made easily by owners.
CHECKS TO BE PERFORMED BY YOUR
DEALER OR SERVICE STATION
As a service reminder to owners, all 1971 General
Motors passenger cars are equipped with a "Vehicle
Safety Maintenance Schedule" on the inside of the
glove box door as illustrated.
The schedule lists the various safety checks to be
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