Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1971 Owner's Manual page 45

• Starter Safety Switch (Automatic Transmis-
sion Cars)
CAUTION: Before making the following check, be sure
to
have
a
clear distance ahead and behind the.
car,
set the parking
brake and firmly apply the foot brake. Do not depress accel-
erator pedal. Be prepared to turn
0"
ignition switch immediately
if engine should start.
Check starter safety switch by placing the trans-
mission in each of the driving gears while attempting
to start the engine. The starter should operate only
in the Park ("P") or Neutral ("N") positions.
• Starter Interlock (Manual Transmission Cars)
-To check, depress the clutch halfway, place the
transmission in neutral, and attempt to start. The
starter should operate only when clutch is fully
depressed.
• Transmission Shift Indicator-Check to be sure
shift indicator accurately indicates the shift posi-
tion selected.
• Horn-Blow the horn occasionally to be sure that
it works.
• Seat Back Latches-Check to see that seat back
latches are holding by pulling forward on the seat-
back top.
• Rearview Mirrors and Sun Visors-Check that
friction joints are properly adjusted so mirrors and
sun visors stay in the selected position.
• Door Latches-Check for positive closing, latch-
ing and locking.
• Hood Latches-Check to make sure hood closes,
firmly. Check also for broken, damaged or missing
parts which might prevent secure latching.
• Fluid Leaks-Check for fuel, water, oil or other
fluid leaks by observing the ground beneath the
vehicle after it has been parked for a while. (Water
dripping from air conditioning system after use is
normal). If gasoline fumes are noticed at any
time, the cause should be determined and corrected
without delay because of the possibility of fire.
• Exhaust System-See engine exhaust gas caution
at beginning of starting and operating section of
this manual for suggested driver observation and
checks.
• Head Restraints - Check that head restraints
adjust properly in the up detent position, and that
no components are missing or loose.