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What to Add CAUTION: If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. See "Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. Refer to "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Maintenance Schedule. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir. CAUTION: With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system, your brakes may not work well, or they may not even work at all. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid. 6-33

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2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual	1
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	25
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	26
Adults	26
Driver Position	26
Lap-Shoulder Belt	27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	33
Right Front Passenger Position	34
Air Bag Systems	35
How the Air Bag Systems Work	38
Where are the air bags?	38
When should an air bag inflate?	40
What makes an air bag inflate?	41
How does an air bag restrain?	41
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	41
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	43
Rear Seat Passengers	43
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	44
Lap-Shoulder Belt	44
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	47
Center Passenger Position	49
Lap Belt	50
Children	51
Infants and Young Children	51
Restraint Systems for Children	55
Where to Put the Restraint	58
Top Strap	58
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position	63
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	65
Older Children	69
Safety Belt Extender	72
Checking Your Restraint Systems	72
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	72
Section 2 Features and Controls	73
Windows	74
Power Windows	75
Express- Down Window	75
Keys	76
Door Locks	78
Power Door Locks	79
Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks	79
Lockout Protection Feature	80
Leaving Your Vehicle	80
Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped)	80
Operation	81
Panic Alarm Button	81
Transmitter Verification (If Equipped)	81
Illumination on Remote Activation	82
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	82
Battery Replacement	82
Resynchronization	83
Trunk	84
Trunk Lock	84
Remote Trunk Release	84
Trunk Assist Handle	85
Trunk Release Handle	86
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit	86
Trunk Release Sensor TrapAlert System (If Equipped)	87
Disabling the Trunk Release Sensor	88
Servicing the Trunk Release Sensor	89
Theft	89
Key in the Ignition	89
Parking at Night	89
Parking Lots	90
Content Theft-Deterrent (Option)	90
Arming with the Power Lock Switch	91
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter	91
Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter	91
Disarming with Your Key	91
Vehicle Customization Settings	92
Passlock	100
New Vehicle Break-In	100
Ignition Positions	101
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	102
Starting Your Engine	102
Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine	103
Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine	104
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)	105
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	105
Automatic Transaxle Operation	106
Parking Brake	110
Shifting Into PARK (P)	111
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	112
Torque Lock	113
Shifting Out of Park (P)	113
Parking Over Things That Burn	114
Engine Exhaust	114
Running Your Engine While You re Parked	115
Horn	115
Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	116
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator	117
Turn Signal On Chime	117
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	117
Flash-to-Pass Feature	118
Windshield Wipers	118
Windshield Washer	119
Cruise Control (If Equipped)	120
Setting Cruise Control	120
Resuming a Set Speed	121
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	122
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	122
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	122
Using Cruise Control on Hills	122
Ending Cruise Control	122
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory	122
Exterior Lamps	123
Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control	123
Delayed Headlamp Illumination	124
Fog Lamps (If Equipped)	125
Interior Lamps	125
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	125
Courtesy Lamps	125
Illuminated Entry (If Equipped)	126
Delayed Entry Lighting	126
Delayed Exit Lighting	127
Parade Mode	127
Reading Lamps	127
Dome Lamp	127
Battery Rundown Protection	127
Mirrors	128
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Map Lamps	128
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Map Lamps (Option)	128
Electrochromic Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror (Option)	129
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Map Lamps (Option)	129
Power Outside Mirrors	130
Convex Outside Mirror	131
Heated Outside Mirrors (Option)	131
Storage Compartments	131
Glove Box	131
Center Console	131
Rear Seat Armrest and Cupholders	131
Trunk Convenience Net (If Equipped)	132
Ashtrays and Lighter	132
Sun Visors	133
Visor Vanity Mirrors	133
Accessory Power Outlet	133
Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop)	134
Cellular Phone Readiness Package (Option)	134
OnStar System (If Equipped)	135
Safety and Security Services	136
Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)	137
OnStar System Limitations	137
Assist Handle	138
Garment Hooks	138
Power Sunroof (Option)	138
HomeLink Transmitter (Option)	139
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	140
Operating the Transmitter	142
Training a Garage Opener with a Rolling Code Feature	142
Erasing Channels	143
Accessories	143
The Instrument Panel --Your Information System	144
Instrument Panel Cluster	146
Speedometer and Odometer	148
Trip Odometer	148
Tachometer	148
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	149
Safety Belt Reminder Light	149
Air Bag Readiness Light	150
Voltmeter Gage (3800 V6 Engine)	151
Brake System Warning Light	151
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	152
Traction Control System Warning Light	153
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	153
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)	154
If the Light Is Flashing	156
If the Light Is On Steady	156
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	157
Oil Pressure Indicator/Low Oil Pressure Light	158
Cruise Light (If Equipped)	159
Fuel Gage	159
Message Center	160
Modes	160
Service Traction System	160
Traction Active Battery Life Indicator	161
Hot Coolant Temp	162
Low Coolant Level	162
Low Oil Pressure	163
Low Eng Oil Level	163
Change Engine Oil	164
Door Ajar	164
Security	165
Low Fuel	165
Low Brake Fluid	166
Low Washer Fluid	166
Low Tire Pressure	167
Service Vehicle Soon	167
Trunk Open	168
Highbeam Out	168
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Option)	169
Compass Variance	170
Setting the Variance	170
Automatic Compass Calibration	171
Manual Compass Calibration	171
Error Displays	171
Trip Computer	172
Resetting the Trip Computer	172
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	173
Comfort Controls	174
Manual Single Zone Climate Control	174
Fan Knob	174
Temperature Knob	174
Mode Knob	174
Dual ComforTemp Climate Control (If Equipped)	176
Fan Knob	176
Driver s Temperature Lever	176
Passenger s Temperature Lever	176
Mode Knob	176
Air Conditioning	178
Heating	178
Ventilation	178
Defogging and Defrosting	178
Rear Window Defogger	179
Ventilation System	180
Ventilation Tips	180
Audio Systems	181
Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio Data System	181
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control	181
Playing the Radio	181
Finding a Station	182
Setting the Tone	183
Adjusting the Speakers	184
Using RDS	184
Playing a Cassette Tape	187
Tight/Loose Tape Sensor Defeat	190
CD Adapter Kits	190
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (Option)	191
Playing the Radio	191
Finding a Station	191
Setting the Tone	192
Adjusting the Speakers	193
Using RDS	194
Playing a Compact Disc	196
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (Option)	198
Playing the Radio	198
Finding a Station	199
Setting the Tone	200
Adjusting the Speakers	201
Using RDS	202
Playing a Cassette Tape	204
Tight/Loose Tape Sensor Defeat	207
Playing a Compact Disc	207
Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios	209
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	209
Understanding Radio Reception	210
AM	210
FM Stereo	210
Tips About Your Audio System	210
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	211
Care of Your Compact Discs	213
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	213
Backglass Antenna	213
Vehicle Customization Settings	214
Chime Level Adjustment	214
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	215
Defensive Driving	216
Drunken Driving	217
Control of a Vehicle	220
Braking	220
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	221
Using Anti- Lock	223
Braking in Emergencies	223
Traction Control System	223
Steering	225
Power Steering	225
Steering Tips	225
Driving on Curves	225
Steering in Emergencies	226
Off-Road Recovery	227
Passing	227
Loss of Control	229
Skidding	229
Driving at Night	230
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	232
Hydroplaning	233
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	234
Driving Through Flowing Water	234
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	234
City Driving	235
Freeway Driving	236
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	237
Highway Hypnosis	238
Hill and Mountain Roads	238
Winter Driving	240
Driving on Snow or Ice	241
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	242
Recreational Vehicle Towing	243
Loading Your Vehicle	244
Towing a Trailer	246
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	247
Weight of the Trailer	247
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	248
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	248
Hitches	249
Safety Chains	249
Trailer Brakes	249
Driving with a Trailer	250
Following Distance	250
Passing	250
Backing Up	250
Making Turns	251
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	251
Driving On Grades	252
Parking on Hills	252
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	253
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	253
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	253
Section 5 Problems on the Road	254
Hazard Warning Flashers	255
Other Warning Devices	255
Jump Starting	256
Towing Your Vehicle	262
Engine Overheating	262
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	262
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	263
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	264
Cooling System	265
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	268
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	270
If a Tire Goes Flat	275
Changing a Flat Tire	275
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	276
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	278
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools	283
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools	284
Compact Spare Tire	285
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	286
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	287
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	288
Service	289
Doing Your Own Service Work	289
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	290
Fuel	290
Fuels in Foreign Countries	292
Filling Your Tank	292
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	294
Checking Things Under the Hood	295
Hood Release	296
Engine Compartment Overview	297
Engine Oil	299
Checking Engine Oil	299
When to Add Engine Oil	300
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	301
Engine Oil Additives	304
When to Change Engine Oil	304
How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message	305
What to Do with Used Oil	306
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	306
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)	308
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	309
When to Check and Change	309
How to Check	309
Checking the Fluid Level	310
How to Add Fluid	312
Engine Coolant	312
What to Use	313
Checking Coolant	314
Adding Coolant	315
Radiator Pressure Cap	316
Power Steering Fluid	316
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	317
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	317
What to Use	317
Windshield Washer Fluid	317
What to Use	317
Adding Washer Fluid	317
Brakes	319
Brake Fluid	319
What to Add	320
Brake Wear	321
Brake Pedal Travel	322
Brake Adjustment	322
Replacing Brake System Parts	322
Battery	323
Vehicle Storage	323
Bulb Replacement	324
Halogen Bulbs	324
Headlamps, Front Parking, Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lamps	324
Headlamp Aiming	325
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal and Rear Sidemarker Lamps	326
Back-Up Lamp	327
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	327
Tires	328
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	329
When to Check	329
How to Check	329
Tire Inflation Monitor System	330
Tire Inspection and Rotation	331
When It s Time for New Tires	333
Buying New Tires	333
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	334
Treadwear	335
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	335
Temperature -- A, B, C	335
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	336
Wheel Replacement	336
Used Replacement Wheels	337
Tire Chains	337
Appearance Care	338
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	338
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	338
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric	339
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	339
Cleaning Vinyl	340
Cleaning Leather	340
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	340
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	340
Care of Safety Belts	340
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	341
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	341
Weatherstrips	341
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	341
Washing Your Vehicle	342
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	342
Finish Care	342
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)	343
Cleaning Tires	343
Sheet Metal Damage	343
Finish Damage	344
Underbody Maintenance	344
Chemical Paint Spotting	344
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	345
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	346
Engine Identification	346
Service Parts Identification Label	346
Electrical System	347
Add-On Electrical Equipment	347
Headlamp Wiring	347
Windshield Wipers	347
Power Windows and Other Power Options	347
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	347
Driver s Side Instrument Panel Fuse Block	348
Passenger s Side Instrument Panel Fuse Block	350
Underhood Fuse Block (Upper)	352
Underhood Fuse Block (Lower)	353
Replacement Bulbs	355
Capacities and Specifications	355
Engine Specifications	355
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	356
Vehicle Dimensions	356
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	357
Introduction	358
Your Vehicle and the Environment	358
Maintenance Requirements	358
How This Section is Organized	359
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	360
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	360
Scheduled Maintenance	361
Footnotes	361
Scheduled Maintenance	362
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance	362
Scheduled Maintenance	363
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	371
At Each Fuel Fill	371
Engine Oil Level Check	371
Engine Coolant Level Check	371
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	371
At Least Once a Month	371
Tire Inflation Check	371
Cassette Deck Service	371
At Least Twice a Year	372
Restraint System Check	372
Wiper Blade Check	372
Trunk Release Sensor Check	372
Weatherstrip Lubrication	372
Automatic Transaxle Check	372
At Least Once a Year	372
Key Lock Cylinders Service	372
Body Lubrication Service	372
Starter Switch Check	373
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check	373
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check	374
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check	374
Underbody Flushing Service	374
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	375
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	375
Exhaust System Inspection	375
Engine Cooling System Inspection	375
Throttle System Inspection	376
Brake System Inspection	376
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	377
Part E: Maintenance Record	378
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information	381
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	382
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	384
Customer Assistance Offices	384
United States	384
Canada	385
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)	385
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	385
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	386
Canadian Roadside Assistance	387
Courtesy Transportation	388
Plan Ahead When Possible	388
Transportation Options	388
Shuttle Service	388
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement	388
Courtesy Rental Vehicle	389