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Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly. Checking Engine Oil It's a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. Engine Oil If the LOW OIL message appears on the instrument panel, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see "Low Oil Level Light" in the Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder. 3400 (Code E) V6 Engine 3800 (Code K) V6 Engine The engine oil dipstick handle is the yellow loop located near the front of the engine. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. 6-12

Section	Page
2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual	1
24-hour Roadside Assistance	2
Copyright General Motors Corp 1999	3
Table of Contents:	4
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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:	8
How to Use this Manual	9
Safety Warnings and Symbols	9
Vehicle Damage Warnings	10
Vehicle Symbols	11
Service Station Guide	12
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems	13
Seats and Seat Controls	14
Manual Front Seat	14
Way Power Driver s Seat (If Equipped) Manual Lumbar (If Equipped)	15
Heated Front Seat (If Equipped) Reclining Front Seatbacks	16
Head Restraints	18
Seatback Latches	18
Easy Entry Manual Seat	19
Split Folding Rear Seat	20
Safety Belts: They re for Everyone	20
Why Safety Belts Work	22
Here Are Questions Many People Ask	25
About Safety Belts	25
and the Answers	25
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	26
Adults	26
Driver Position	26
Lap-Shoulder Belt	26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	33
Right Front Passenger Position	34
Air Bag System	35
How the Air Bag System Works	37
Where are the air bags?	37
When should an air bag inflate?	38
What makes an air bag inflate?	39
How does an air bag restrain?	39
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	39
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	41
Rear Seat Passengers	41
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	42
Lap-Shoulder Belt	42
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	45
Center Passenger Position	47
Lap Belt	48
Children	49
Smaller Children and Babies	49
Child Restraints	51
Where to Put the Restraint	54
Top Strap	55
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	56
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position	59
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	61
Larger Children	63
Safety Belt Extender	66
Checking Your Restraint Systems	66
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	66
Section 2 Features and Controls	67
Keys	68
Door Locks	70
Power Door Locks Programmable Automatic Power	71
Door Locks	71
Lockout Protection Feature	72
Leaving Your Vehicle	72
Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped)	72
Operation	73
Panic Alarm Button	73
Transmitter Verification (If Equipped)	73
Illumination on Remote Activation	74
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle	74
Battery Replacement	74
Resynchronization	75
Trunk	76
Trunk Lock	76
Remote Trunk Release	76
Theft	77
Key in the Ignition	77
Parking at Night	77
Parking Lots	77
Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)	78
Arming with the Power Lock Switch	78
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter	79
Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter	79
Disarming with Your Key	79
Vehicle Customization Settings	79
Passlock	86
New Vehicle Break-In	86
Ignition Positions	87
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	88
Starting Your Engine	88
Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine	89
Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine	90
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	91
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	91
Automatic Transaxle Operation	92
Parking Brake	96
Shifting Into PARK (P)	97
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	98
Torque Lock	99
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	99
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust	100
Running Your Engine While You re Parked	101
Windows	102
Power Windows	102
Horn	102
Tilt Wheel Adjustable Steering Column Turn Signal/ Multifunction Lever	103
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator	104
Turn Signal On Chime	104
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer	104
Flash-to-Pass Feature	105
Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer	105
Cruise Control (If Equipped)	106
Setting Cruise Control	107
Resuming a Set Speed	107
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	108
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	108
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	108
Using Cruise Control on Hills	108
Ending Cruise Control	108
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory	108
Exterior Lamps	109
Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control	110
Delayed Headlamp Illumination	110
Fog Lamps (If Equipped)	111
Interior Lamps	111
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	111
Courtesy Lamps	111
Illuminated Entry (If Equipped) Delayed Entry Lighting	112
Delayed Exit Lighting Parade Mode	113
Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps	113
Reading Lamps (If Equipped)	113
Dome Lamp	113
Battery Rundown Protection	114
Mirrors	114
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	114
Electrochromic Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	114
Power Outside Mirrors	115
Convex Outside Mirror	115
Storage Compartments	115
Glove Box	115
Center Console	116
Rear Seat Cupholder (If Equipped)	116
Trunk Convenience Net (If Equipped)	116
Ashtrays and Lighter	116
Sun Visors	117
Visor Vanity Mirrors	117
Accessory Power Outlet	117
Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop)	118
Cellular Phone Readiness Package (If Equipped)	118
OnStar	119
System (If Equipped) Assist Handle (If Equipped)	119
Garment Hooks	119
Power Sunroof (Option)	119
HomeLink	120
Transmitter (If Equipped)	120
Programming the HomeLink	121
Transmitter	121
Operating the Transmitter	122
Training a Garage Opener with a Rolling Code Feature	122
Erasing Channels	123
Accessories	123
The Instrument Panel	124
Your Information System	124
Instrument Panel Cluster	126
Speedometer and Odometer	128
Trip Odometer	128
Tachometer	128
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	129
Safety Belt Reminder Light	129
Air Bag Readiness Light	130
Voltmeter Gage (3800 V6 Engine) Brake System Warning Light	131
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	132
Traction Control System Warning Light (3800 V6 Engine)	133
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	133
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)	135
If the Light Is Flashing	136
If the Light Is On Steady	137
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	138
Oil Pressure Indicator/Low Oil Pressure Light	138
Cruise Light (If Equipped)	139
Fuel Gage	140
Message Center	141
Modes	141
SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM	141
TRACTION ACTIVE BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR	142
HOT COOLANT TEMP	143
LOW COOLANT LEVEL	143
LOW OIL PRESSURE	143
LOW ENG OIL LEVEL	143
CHANGE ENGINE OIL	144
DOOR AJAR	144
SECURITY	144
LOW FUEL	144
LOW WASHER FLUID	145
LOW TIRE PRESSURE	145
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON	145
TRUNK OPEN	145
HIGHBEAM OUT	146
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Option)	146
Compass Variance	148
Setting the Variance	148
Automatic Compass Calibration Manual Compass Calibration	149
Error Displays	149
Trip Computer	150
Resetting the Trip Computer	150
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	151
Comfort Controls	152
Manual Single Zone Climate Control	152
Fan Knob	152
Temperature Knob	152
Mode Knob	152
Dual ComforTemp Climate Control (If Equipped)	154
Fan Knob	154
Driver s Temperature Lever	154
Passenger s Temperature Lever	154
Mode Knob	154
Air Conditioning Heating	156
Ventilation	156
Defogging and Defrosting	156
Rear Window Defogger	157
Ventilation System	158
Ventilation Tips	158
Audio Systems	159
Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio Data System	159
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control	159
Playing the Radio	159
Finding a Station	160
Setting the Tone	161
Adjusting the Speakers Using RDS Mode	162
Playing a Cassette Tape	164
Tight/Loose Tape Sensor Defeat	166
CD Adapter Kits	166
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	167
Playing the Radio Finding a Station	167
Setting the Tone	168
Adjusting the Speakers	169
Using RDS Mode	169
Playing a Compact Disc	171
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	173
Playing the Radio	173
Finding a Station	174
Setting the Tone	175
Adjusting the Speakers	176
Using RDS Mode	177
Playing a Cassette Tape	179
Tight/Loose Tape Sensor Defeat	181
Playing a Compact Disc	182
Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios	184
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	184
Understanding Radio Reception	185
AM	185
FM Stereo	185
Tips About Your Audio System	185
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	186
Care of Your Compact Discs	187
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	187
Backglass Antenna	188
Vehicle Customization Settings	188
Chime Level Adjustment	188
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	189
Defensive Driving	190
Drunken Driving	191
Control of a Vehicle Braking	194
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	195
Using Anti- Lock	197
Braking in Emergencies	197
Traction Control System (3800 V6 Engine)	197
Steering	199
Power Steering	199
Steering Tips	199
Driving on Curves	199
Steering in Emergencies	200
Off-Road Recovery Passing	201
Loss of Control	203
Skidding	203
Driving at Night	204
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	206
Hydroplaning	207
Driving Through Deep Standing Water Driving Through Flowing Water	208
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	208
City Driving	209
Freeway Driving	210
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	211
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads	212
Winter Driving	214
Driving on Snow or Ice	215
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	216
Recreational Vehicle Towing	217
Loading Your Vehicle	218
Towing a Trailer	220
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	221
Weight of the Trailer	221
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	222
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	222
Hitches Safety Chains	223
Trailer Brakes	223
Driving with a Trailer Following Distance	224
Passing	224
Backing Up	224
Making Turns Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	225
Driving On Grades Parking on Hills	226
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	227
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	227
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	227
Section 5 Problems on the Road	228
Hazard Warning Flashers	229
Other Warning Devices	229
Jump Starting	230
Towing Your Vehicle	235
Engine Overheating	236
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	236
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	237
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	238
Cooling System	239
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	242
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	244
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire	249
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	250
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	252
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools	257
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools	258
Compact Spare Tire	259
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	260
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	261
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	262
Service	263
Doing Your Own Service Work	263
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	264
Fuel	264
Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank	266
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood	269
Hood Release	270
Engine Oil	273
Checking Engine Oil	273
When to Add Engine Oil	274
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	275
Engine Oil Additives	278
When to Change Engine Oil	278
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator	278
What to Do with Used Oil	279
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	279
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)	281
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	282
When to Check and Change	282
How to Check	282
Checking the Fluid Level	283
How to Add Fluid	285
Engine Coolant	285
What to Use	286
Checking Coolant	287
Adding Coolant	288
Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid	289
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	289
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	290
What to Use	290
Windshield Washer Fluid	290
What to Use	290
Adding Washer Fluid	290
Brakes	292
Brake Fluid	292
What to Add	293
Brake Wear	294
Brake Pedal Travel	294
Brake Adjustment	294
Replacing Brake System Parts	295
Battery	295
Vehicle Storage	295
Bulb Replacement	296
Halogen Bulbs	296
Headlamps	296
Headlamp Aiming	297
Front Park and Turn Signal Lamp and Sidemarker Lamp	298
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp	299
Rear Sidemarker Lamp	300
Back-Up Lamp	301
Rear Courtesy Lamps	301
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	302
Tires	303
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	304
When to Check	304
How to Check	304
Tire Inflation Monitor System	305
Tire Inspection and Rotation	307
When It s Time for New Tires	308
Buying New Tires	308
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	309
Treadwear	310
Traction AA, A, B, C	310
Temperature A, B, C	310
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	311
Wheel Replacement	311
Used Replacement Wheels	312
Tire Chains	312
Appearance Care	313
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	313
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	313
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric	314
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	314
Cleaning Vinyl	315
Cleaning Leather	315
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	315
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	315
Care of Safety Belts	315
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	316
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	316
Weatherstrips	316
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	316
Washing Your Vehicle	317
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	317
Finish Care	317
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)	318
Cleaning Tires	318
Sheet Metal Damage	318
Finish Damage	319
Underbody Maintenance	319
Chemical Paint Spotting	319
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	320
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	321
Engine Identification	321
Service Parts Identification Label	321
Electrical System	322
Add-On Electrical Equipment	322
Headlamp Wiring	322
Windshield Wipers	322
Power Windows and Other Power Options	322
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	322
Driver s Side Instrument Panel Fuse Block	323
Passenger s Side Instrument Panel Fuse Block	325
Underhood Fuse Block (Upper)	327
Underhood Fuse Block (Lower)	328
Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications	330
Engine Specifications	331
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	331
Vehicle Dimensions	331
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	332
Introduction	333
Your Vehicle and the Environment	333
Maintenance Requirements	333
How This Section is Organized	334
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	335
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	335
Scheduled Maintenance	336
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance	337
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	346
At Each Fuel Fill	346
Engine Oil Level Check	346
Engine Coolant Level Check	346
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	346
At Least Once a Month	346
Tire Inflation Check	346
Cassette Deck Service	346
At Least Twice a Year	347
Restraint System Check	347
Wiper Blade Check	347
Weatherstrip Lubrication	347
Automatic Transaxle Check	347
At Least Once a Year	347
Key Lock Cylinders Service	347
Body Lubrication Service	347
Starter Switch Check Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check	348
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check	349
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check	349
Underbody Flushing Service	349
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	350
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	350
Exhaust System Inspection	350
Engine Cooling System Inspection	350
Throttle System Inspection Brake System Inspection	351
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	352
Part E: Maintenance Record	353
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information	358
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	359
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	361
Customer Assistance Offices	361
United States	361
Canada	362
All Overseas Locations	362
Caribbean Numbers	362
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	362
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	363
Canadian Roadside Assistance	364
Courtesy Transportation	365
Plan Ahead When Possible	365
Transportation Options	365
Shuttle Service	365
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement	365
Courtesy Rental Vehicle	366
Additional Program Information	366
Warranty Information	366
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	367
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	367