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Chevrolet 2003 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual (386 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 19 MB

Table of Contents

2
- Canadian Owners
  3
- How to Use this Manual
  3
- Safety Warnings and Symbols
  4
- Vehicle Damage Warnings
  5
- Vehicle Symbols
  5
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  5
  - Front Seats
    9
    
    Manual Seats
    9
    
    Manual Lumbar
    10
    
    Six-Way Power Seats
    10
    
    Heated Seats
    11
    
    Reclining Seatbacks
    11
    
    Head Restraints
    13
    
    Seatback Latches
    13
    
    Easy Entry Seat
    14
  - Rear Seats
    15
  - Split Folding Rear Seat
    15
  - Safety Belts
    17
    
    Why Safety Belts Work
    18
    
    Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
    21
    
    How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    22
    
    Driver Position
    23
    
    Lap-Shoulder Belt
    23
    
    Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    29
    
    Rear Seat Passenger Positions
    30
    
    Right Front Passenger Position
    30
    
    Safety Belt Extender
    35
  - Child Restraints
    36
    
    Older Children
    36
    
    Infants and Young Children
    38
    
    Child Restraint Systems
    42
    
    Where to Put the Restraint
    45
    
    Top Strap
    46
    
    Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
    47
    
    Top Strap Anchor Location
    47
    
    Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
    49
    
    Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
    52
  - Air Bag Systems
    55
    
    Where Are the Airbags
    57
    
    When Should an Air Bag Inflate
    59
    
    How Does an Air Bag Restrain
    60
    
    What Makes an Air Bag Inflate
    60
    
    Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
    63
  - Restraint System Check
    64
    
    Checking Your Restraint Systems
    64
    
    Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    65
Section 2 Features and Controls

66
- Features and Controls
  66
  - Keys
    67
    
    Remote Keyless Entry System
    69
    
    Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
    70
    
    Battery Replacement
    71
    
    Illumination on Remote Activation
    71
    
    Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    71
  - Doors and Locks
    73
    
    Power Door Locks
    74
    
    Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    74
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle
    75
    
    Lockout Protection
    75
    
    Remote Trunk Release
    76
    
    Trunk Lock
    76
    
    Emergency Trunk Release Handle
    77
    
    Trunk Assist Handle
    77
  - Windows
    78
    
    Power Windows
    79
    
    Sun Visors
    79
  - Theft-Deterrent Systems
    80
    
    Arming with the Power Lock Switch
    80
    
    Content Theft-Deterrent
    80
    
    Disarming with Your Key
    81
    
    Passlock
    81
  - Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
    82
    
    Ignition Positions
    82
    
    New Vehicle Break-In
    82
    
    Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    83
    
    Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine
    83
    
    Starting Your Engine
    83
    
    Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine
    84
    
    To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    85
    
    Automatic Transaxle Operation
    86
    
    Parking Brake
    89
    
    Shifting into Park (P)
    90
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    91
    
    Torque Lock
    91
    
    Parking over Things that Burn
    92
    
    Shifting out of Park (P)
    92
    
    Engine Exhaust
    93
    
    Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
    94
  - Mirrors
    95
    
    Manual Rearview
    95
    
    Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar
    95
    
    Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    96
    
    Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar
    96
    
    Outside Power Mirrors
    97
    
    Outside Convex Mirror
    98
    
    Outside Heated Mirrors
    98
  - Onstar@ System
    99
    
    Cellular Antenna
    100
    
    Onstar Services
    100
    
    Onstar@ System Limitations
    101
  - Programming the Homelink Transmitter
    102
  - Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
    104
  - Storage Areas
    106
    
    Center Console Storage Area
    106
    
    Convenience Net
    106
    
    Glove Box
    106
    
    Rear Storage Area
    106
  - Sun Roof
    107
  - Sunroof
    107
  - Vehicle Personalization
    108
    
    Programming Mode
    108
    
    OIL LIFE (GM Oil Life System Reset)
    109
    
    SETTINGS (Display Current Settings)
    109
    
    ALARM (Content Theft Operation)
    113
    
    TRNKJAMB (Trunk Jamb)
    113
    
    CHIRP (Horn Chirp Timer)
    114
    
    EXIT (Exit Feature Customization Mode)
    115
Instrument Panel Section 3

116
- Instrument Panel
  116
  - Instrument Panel Overview
    116
  - Message Center
    116
  - Driver Information Center (DIC)
    117
- Trip Computer
  117
- Audio System(S)
  120
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    121
    
    Other Warning Devices
    121
    
    Horn
    122
    
    Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    122
    
    Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    123
    
    Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    123
    
    Turn Signal on Chime
    123
    
    Flash-To-Pass Feature
    124
    
    Windshield Wipers
    124
    
    Cruise Control
    125
    
    Windshield Washer
    125
    
    Setting Cruise Control
    126
    
    Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    127
    
    Resuming a Set Speed
    127
    
    Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp System
    129
    
    Exterior Lamps
    129
    
    Delayed Headlamps
    130
    
    Courtesy Lamps
    131
    
    Entry Lighting
    131
    
    Fog Lamps
    131
    
    Interior Lamps
    131
    
    Accessory Power Outlets
    133
    
    (Power Drop)
    134
    
    Auxiliary Power Connection
    134
    
    Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
    135
  - Climate Controls
    136
    
    Dual Climate Control System
    136
    
    Manual Operation
    136
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    138
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    138
    
    Operation Tips
    139
    
    Outlet Adjustment
    139
    
    Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    140
  - Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
    141
    
    Instrument Panel Cluster
    142
    
    Speedometer and Odometer
    144
    
    Tachometer
    144
    
    Trip Odometer
    144
    
    Air Bag Readiness Light
    145
    
    Brake System Warning Light
    146
    
    Voltmeter Gage
    146
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    147
  - Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
    148
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    148
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    149
  - If the Light Is on Steady
    151
  - Oil Pressure Indicator Light
    152
  - Low Oil Pressure
    153
  - Cruise Control Light
    153
- Fuel
  154
  - Fuel Gage
    154
  - Message Center
    155
  - Service Traction System Warning Message
    155
  - Traction Active Message
    155
  - Battery Warning Message
    156
  - Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message
    156
  - Low Oil Pressure Message
    157
  - Low Engine Oil Level Message
    157
  - Change Engine Oil Message
    158
  - Low Tire Message
    158
  - Low Ti Re Pressure
    158
  - Door Ajar Warning Message
    159
  - Trunk Ajar Warning Message
    159
  - Security Message
    160
  - Low Washer Fluid Warning Message
    160
  - Low Fuel Warning Message
    161
  - Low Brake Fluid Warning Message
    161
    
    Highbeam out Warning Message
    162
    
    Service Vehicle Soon Message
    162
  - Driver Information Center (DIC)
    163
    
    Compass Variance
    164
    
    Automatic Compass Calibration
    165
    
    Error Displays
    165
    
    Manual Compass Calibration
    165
  - Trip Computer
    166
  - Resetting the Trip Computer
    166
  - Audio System(S)
    167
    
    Setting the Time
    167
    
    Radio with CD
    168
    
    Playing the Radio
    169
    
    Finding a Station
    170
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    170
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    171
    
    Radio Messages
    173
    
    Playing a Compact Disc
    176
    
    Compact Disc Messages
    177
    
    Radio with Cassette and CD
    177
    
    Playing a Cassette Tape
    186
    
    Cassette Tape Messages
    187
    
    CD Adapter Kits
    188
    
    Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    190
    
    Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios)
    190
  - Understanding Radio Reception
    191
  - DAB Radio
    192
  - Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
    192
  - Care of Your Cds
    193
  - Care of Your CD Player
    193
  - Backglass Antenna
    193
  - XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna System
    194
  - DAB Radio Antenna System
    194
  - Vehicle Customization Settings
    194
  - Chime Level Adjustment
    194
Driving Your Vehicle Section 4

196
- Driving Your Vehicle
  196
- Defensive Driving
  197
- Drunken Driving
  197
- Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle
  197
- Control of a Vehicle
  200
- Braking
  201
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
    201
  - Using Anti-Lock
    203
  - Braking in Emergencies
    203
- Traction Control System (TCS)
  203
- Steering
  205
  - Steering in Emergencies
    206
- Off-Road Recovery
  207
- Passing
  208
- Loss of Control
  209
- Driving at Night
  210
- Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
  212
  - Driving through Deep Standing Water
    214
  - Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    214
- City Driving
  215
- Freeway Driving
  216
- Before Leaving on a Long Trip
  217
- Highway Hypnosis
  218
- Hill and Mountain Roads
  219
- Winter Driving
  220
  - Driving on Snow or Ice
    221
  - If You're Caught in a Blizzard
    223
- Ice or Snow
  225
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    225
- If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud
  225
- Recreational Vehicle Towing
  226
  - Dinghy Towing
    226
  - Dolly Towing
    227
- Towing
  226
- Towing Your Vehicle
  226
- Loading Your Vehicle
  227
- Towing a Trailer
  229
  - If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    230
  - Weight of the Trailer
    230
  - Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    231
  - Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    232
  - Safety Chains
    232
  - Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    234
  - Driving on Grades
    234
  - Parking on Hills
    234
  - When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
    235
  - Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    235
  - Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
    235
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

236
- Service and Appearance Care
  236
- Service
  238
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    239
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
    239
- Fuel
  240
  - Gasoline Specifications
    240
  - California Fuel
    241
  - Additives
    241
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    242
  - Filling Your Tank
    242
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    244
- Checking Things under the Hood
  245
  - Hood Release
    246
  - Engine Air Cleanedfilter
    248
    
    Engine Oil
    250
    
    Checking Engine Oil
    251
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    252
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    253
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    255
    
    How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message
    256
    
    Using the Radio
    256
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    256
    
    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    257
  - Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    258
    
    How to Check
    258
    
    Checking the Fluid Level
    259
    
    Engine Coolant
    260
    
    How to Add Fluid
    260
    
    What to Use
    261
    
    Adding Coolant
    262
    
    Checking Coolant
    262
  - Radiator Pressure Cap
    263
  - Engine Overheating
    263
    
    Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
    263
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    264
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    265
  - Cooling System
    266
  - How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
    271
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    276
  - How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    276
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    277
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    277
  - Brakes
    278
    
    What to Add
    279
    
    Brake Wear
    280
    
    Brake Adjustment
    281
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    281
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    281
  - Battery
    281
  - Vehicle Storage
    282
  - Jump Starting
    282
- Headlamp Aiming
  288
- Bulb Replacement
  289
  - Halogen Bulbs
    289
  - Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
    289
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps
    291
  - Back-Up Lamps
    292
  - Replacement Bulbs
    292
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  293
- Tires
  294
  - Inflation -- Tire Pressure
    295
  - When to Check
    295
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    295
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    297
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    298
  - Buying ?!E!! Tires
    299
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    300
  - Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
    300
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    301
  - Wheel Replacement
    301
  - Used Replacement Wheels
    302
  - Tire Chains
    302
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    303
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    303
    
    Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    304
    
    Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    307
    
    Removing the Wheel Covers
    307
    
    Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
    312
    
    Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
    313
  - Compact Spare Tire
    314
- Appearance Care
  316
- Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
  316
  - Using Cleaner on Fabric
    317
  - Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
    317
  - Top of the Instrument Panel
    318
  - Interior Plastic Components
    318
  - Glass Surfaces
    318
- Care of Safety Belts
  319
- Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
  319
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    319
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    320
  - Finish Care
    320
  - Windshield and Wiper Blades
    320
  - Aluminum Wheels
    321
- Weatherstrips
  319
- Finish Damage
  321
- Sheet Metal Damage
  321
- Chemical Paint Spotting
  322
- GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
  322
- Underbody Maintenance
  322
- Vehicle Identification
  324
  - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    324
  - Service Parts Identification Label
    324
- Electrical System
  325
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    325
  - Headlamp Wiring
    325
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    325
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    325
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    325
    
    Underhood Fuse Block (Upper)
    330
    
    Underhood Fuse Block (Lower)
    331
- Capacities and Specifications
  332
  - Engine Specifications
    333
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  334
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

336
- Maintenance Schedule
  336
- Introduction
  337
- Maintenance Requirements
  337
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  337
- How this Section Is Organized
  338
- Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
  339
- Scheduled Maintenance
  339
  - Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance
    340
- Using Your Maintenance Schedule
  339
- At each Fuel Fill
  344
- At Least Once a Month
  344
  - At Least Once a Year
    345
    
    Starter Switch Check
    346
    
    Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
    347
    
    Underbody Flushing Service
    347
  - Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
    348
  - Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
    348
  - Exhaust System Inspection
    349
- Part B: Owner Checks and Services
  344
- Brake System Inspection
  349
- Fuel System Inspection
  349
  - Engine Cooling System Inspection
    349
  - Throttle System Inspection
    349
- Part E: Maintenance Record
  351
  - Customer Assistance Information
    354
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    355
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    356
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    357
  - All Overseas Locations
    357
  - GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
    358
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    358
  - Canadian Roadside Assistance
    359
  - Courtesy Transportation
    360
  - Plan Ahead When Possible
    360
  - Transportation Options
    360
  - Courtesy Rental Vehicle
    361
  - Additional Program Information
    361
  - Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
    361
  - Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
    362
  - Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
    362
  - Service Publications Ordering Information
    362
  - Service Bulletins
    363
  - Owner's Information
    363
  - Current and Past Model Order Forms
    363

Chevrolet 2003 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual (394 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

1
- Front Seats
  8
- Rear Seats
  14
- Safety Belts
  16
- Child Restraints
  35
- Air Bag Systems
  54
- Restraint System Check
  62
- Features and Controls
  65
- Keys
  66
- Doors and Locks
  72
- Windows
  76
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  78
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  80
- Mirrors
  93
- Onstar System
  98
- Homelink Transmitter
  99
- Storage Areas
  103
- Sunroof
  104
- Vehicle Personalization
  105
- Instrument Panel
  115
Section 3 Instrument Panel

116
- Instrument Panel Overview
  118
- Climate Controls
  136
- Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
  144
- Message Center
  158
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  166
- Fuel
  169
- Trip Computer
  169
- Audio System(S)
  170
- Setting the Time
  170
- Radio with Cassette
  171
- Radio with CD
  181
- Radio with Cassette and CD
  192
- Theft-Deterrent Feature
  203
- Audio Steering Wheel Controls
  204
- Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
  205
- Understanding Radio Reception
  205
- Care of Your CD Player
  206
- Care of Your Cds
  206
- Backglass Antenna
  207
- Chime Level Adjustment
  208
- Vehicle Customization Settings
  208
- XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (United States Only)
  208
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

209
- Defensive Driving
  210
- Drunken Driving
  210
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  210
- Braking
  213
- Control of a Vehicle
  213
- Traction Control System (TCS)
  216
- Steering
  218
- Off-Road Recovery
  220
- Passing
  220
- Loss of Control
  221
- Driving at Night
  223
- Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
  224
- City Driving
  227
- Freeway Driving
  228
- Before Leaving on a Long Trip
  229
- Highway Hypnosis
  230
- Hill and Mountain Roads
  230
- Winter Driving
  232
- If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
  236
- Towing
  237
- Towing Your Vehicle
  237
- Recreational Vehicle Towing
  238
- Loading Your Vehicle
  240
- Towing a Trailer
  242
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

249
- Doing Your Own Service Work
  251
- Service
  251
- Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
  252
- Fuel
  252
- Gasoline Octane
  252
- California Fuel
  253
- Gasoline Specifications
  253
- Additives
  254
- Fuels in Foreign Countries
  254
- Filling Your Tank
  255
- Filling a Portable Fuel Container
  257
- The Hood
  258
- Engine Compartment Overview
  260
- Engine Oil
  264
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
  270
- Automatic Transaxle Fluid
  272
- Engine Coolant
  274
- Engine Overheating
  277
- Radiator Pressure Cap
  277
- Cooling System
  280
- Power Steering Fluid
  290
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  291
- Brakes
  292
- Battery
  295
- Jump Starting
  296
- Headlamp Aiming
  301
- Bulb Replacement
  302
- Halogen Bulbs
  302
- Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
  302
- Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
  304
- Back-Up Lamps
  305
- Replacement Bulbs
  305
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  306
- Tires
  307
- Inflation -- Tire Pressure
  308
- Tire Pressure Monitor System
  309
- Tire Inspection and Rotation
  311
- When It Is Time for New Tires
  312
- Buying New Tires
  313
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading
  314
- Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
  315
- Wheel Replacement
  315
- If a Tire Goes Flat
  317
- Tire Chains
  317
- Changing a Flat Tire
  318
- Compact Spare Tire
  329
- Appearance Care
  330
- Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
  330
- Care of Safety Belts
  333
- Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
  333
- Weatherstrips
  333
- Finish Damage
  335
- Sheet Metal Damage
  335
- Chemical Paint Spotting
  336
- Underbody Maintenance
  336
- Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
  337
- Add-On Electrical Equipment
  338
- Electrical System
  338
- Service Parts Identification Label
  338
- Vehicle Identification
  338
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  338
- Fuses and Circuit Breakers
  339
- Headlamp Wiring
  339
- Power Windows and Other Power Options
  339
- Windshield Wiper Fuses
  339
- Capacities and Specifications
  346
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  348
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

349
- Introduction
  350
- Maintenance Requirements
  350
- Maintenance Schedule
  350
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  350
- How this Section Is Organized
  351
- Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
  352
- Using Your Maintenance Schedule
  352
- Scheduled Maintenance
  353
- At each Fuel Fill
  358
- At Least Once a Month
  358
- Part B: Owner Checks and Services
  358
- At Least Once a Year
  359
- At Least Twice a Year
  359
- Exhaust System Inspection
  362
- Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
  362
- Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
  362
- Brake System Inspection
  363
- Engine Cooling System Inspection
  363
- Fuel System Inspection
  363
- Throttle System Inspection
  363
- Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  364
- Part E: Maintenance Record
  365
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

369

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