Section |
Page |
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual |
1 |
Copyright General Motors Corp 2001 |
2 |
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: |
3 |
How to Use this Manual |
4 |
Safety Warnings and Symbols |
4 |
Vehicle Damage Warnings |
5 |
Vehicle Symbols |
5 |
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems |
7 |
Seats and Seat Controls |
8 |
Manual Front Seat |
8 |
Six-Way Power Seat (Option) |
9 |
Manual Lumbar |
9 |
Heated Front Seat (Option) |
10 |
Reclining Front Seatbacks |
10 |
Head Restraints |
12 |
Seatback Latches |
12 |
Easy Entry Manual Seat |
13 |
Split Folding Rear Seat |
14 |
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone |
16 |
Why Safety Belts Work |
17 |
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers |
20 |
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
21 |
Adults |
21 |
Driver Position |
22 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
22 |
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
28 |
Right Front Passenger Position |
29 |
Air Bag Systems |
29 |
How the Air Bag Systems Work |
32 |
Where are the air bags? |
32 |
When should an air bag inflate? |
34 |
What makes an air bag inflate? |
35 |
How does an air bag restrain? |
35 |
What will you see after an air bag inflates? |
36 |
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle |
37 |
Rear Seat Passengers |
38 |
Rear Seat Passenger Positions |
38 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
38 |
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults |
41 |
Children |
43 |
Infants and Young Children |
43 |
Restraint Systems for Children |
47 |
Where to Put the Restraint |
50 |
Top Strap |
50 |
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) |
52 |
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System |
54 |
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position |
54 |
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position |
57 |
Older Children |
60 |
Safety Belt Extender |
63 |
Checking Your Restraint Systems |
63 |
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash |
64 |
Section 2 Features and Controls |
65 |
Windows |
66 |
Power Windows |
67 |
Express-Down Window |
67 |
Keys |
68 |
Door Locks |
70 |
Power Door Locks |
71 |
Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks |
71 |
Lockout Protection Feature |
72 |
Leaving Your Vehicle |
72 |
Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) |
72 |
Operation |
73 |
Transmitter Verification (If Equipped) |
74 |
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 |
Trunk Assist Handle |
77 |
Trunk Release Handle |
77 |
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit |
77 |
Trunk Release Sensor TrapAlert_ System (If Equipped) |
78 |
Disabling the Trunk Release Sensor |
79 |
Servicing the Trunk Release Sensor |
79 |
Theft |
80 |
Key in the Ignition |
80 |
Parking at Night |
80 |
Parking Lots |
80 |
Content Theft-Deterrent (Option) |
81 |
Arming with the Power Lock Switch |
81 |
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter |
82 |
Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter |
82 |
Disarming with Your Key |
82 |
Vehicle Customization Settings |
82 |
Passlock |
91 |
New Vehicle "Break-In" |
91 |
Ignition Positions |
92 |
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
93 |
Starting Your Engine |
93 |
Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine |
94 |
Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine |
95 |
Engine Coolant Heater (Option) |
96 |
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater |
96 |
Automatic Transaxle Operation |
97 |
Parking Brake |
101 |
Shifting Into PARK (P) |
102 |
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running |
103 |
Torque Lock |
103 |
Shifting Out of Park (P) |
104 |
Parking Over Things That Burn |
104 |
Engine Exhaust |
105 |
Running Your Engine While You're Parked |
106 |
Horn |
107 |
Tilt Wheel |
107 |
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever |
107 |
Turn Signal and Lane-Change Signals |
108 |
Turn Signal On Chime |
108 |
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
108 |
Flash-to-Pass Feature |
109 |
Windshield Wipers |
109 |
Windshield Washer |
110 |
Cruise Control (If Equipped) |
111 |
Setting Cruise Control |
111 |
Resuming a Set Speed |
112 |
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control |
112 |
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control |
112 |
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control |
113 |
Using Cruise Control on Hills |
113 |
Ending Cruise Control |
113 |
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory |
113 |
Exterior Lamps |
113 |
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) / Automatic Headlamp Control |
114 |
Delayed Headlamp Illumination |
115 |
Fog Lamps (If Equipped) |
115 |
Interior Lamps |
116 |
Instrument Panel Brightness Control |
116 |
Courtesy Lamps |
116 |
Illuminated Entry (If Equipped) |
116 |
Delayed Entry Lighting |
117 |
Delayed Exit Lighting |
117 |
Parade Mode |
117 |
Reading Lamps |
117 |
Dome Lamp |
118 |
Battery Rundown Protection |
118 |
Mirrors |
118 |
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Map Lamps |
118 |
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Map Lamps (Option) |
118 |
Electrochromic Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror (Option) |
119 |
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Map Lamps (Option) |
120 |
Power Outside Rearview Mirrors |
121 |
Convex Outside Mirror |
121 |
Heated Outside Mirrors (Option) |
121 |
Storage Compartments |
122 |
Glove Box |
122 |
Center Console |
122 |
Rear Seat Armrest and Cupholders |
122 |
Trunk Convenience Net (If Equipped) |
122 |
Ashtrays and Lighter |
123 |
Sun Visors |
123 |
Visor Vanity Mirrors |
123 |
Accessory Power Outlet |
124 |
Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop) |
125 |
OnStar System (If Equipped) |
126 |
Cellular Antenna |
128 |
OnStar Services |
128 |
OnStar System Limitations |
129 |
Assist Handle |
129 |
Garment Hooks |
129 |
Power Sunroof (Option) |
130 |
HomeLink Transmitter (Option) |
131 |
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter |
131 |
Training a Garage Door Opener with a "Rolling Code" Feature (If Equipped) |
132 |
Canadian Programming |
133 |
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter |
133 |
Erasing Channels |
133 |
Resetting Defaults |
133 |
Accessories |
133 |
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System |
134 |
Instrument Panel Cluster |
136 |
Speedometer and Odometer |
138 |
Trip Odometer |
138 |
Tachometer |
139 |
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators |
139 |
Safety Belt Reminder Light |
140 |
Air Bag Readiness Light |
140 |
Voltmeter Gage (3800 V6 Engine) |
141 |
Brake System Warning Light |
142 |
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light |
143 |
Traction Control System Warning Light |
143 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage |
144 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) |
145 |
If the Light Is Flashing |
146 |
If the Light Is On Steady |
147 |
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs |
148 |
Oil Pressure Indicator/Low Oil Pressure Message |
148 |
Cruise Light (If Equipped) |
149 |
Fuel Gage |
150 |
Message Center |
151 |
Modes |
151 |
Service Traction System |
151 |
Traction Active |
151 |
Battery Life Indicator |
152 |
Hot Coolant Temperature |
152 |
Low Coolant Level |
153 |
Low Oil Pressure |
153 |
Low Engine Oil Level |
154 |
Change Engine Oil |
154 |
Door Ajar |
155 |
Security |
155 |
Low Fuel |
156 |
Low Brake Fluid |
156 |
Low Washer Fluid |
157 |
Low Tire Pressure |
157 |
Service Vehicle Soon |
158 |
Trunk Open |
158 |
Highbeam Out |
159 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Option) |
159 |
Compass Variance |
161 |
Setting the Variance |
161 |
Automatic Compass Calibration |
162 |
Manual Compass Calibration |
162 |
Error Displays |
162 |
Trip Computer |
163 |
Resetting the Trip Computer |
163 |
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems |
164 |
Comfort Controls |
165 |
Dual ComforTemp_ Climate Controls |
165 |
Fan Knob |
165 |
Driver's Temperature Lever |
165 |
Passenger's Temperature Lever |
165 |
Mode Knob |
165 |
Mode Buttons |
166 |
Air Conditioning |
167 |
Heating |
167 |
Ventilation |
167 |
Defogging and Defrosting |
167 |
Rear Window Defogger |
168 |
Ventilation System |
169 |
Ventilation Tips |
169 |
Audio Systems |
169 |
Setting the Clock |
170 |
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control |
170 |
Playing the Radio |
170 |
Finding a Station |
171 |
Setting Preset Stations |
171 |
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) |
172 |
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) |
172 |
Using RDS Mode |
173 |
Finding RDS Stations |
174 |
Finding a PTY Preset Stations |
174 |
RDS Messages |
175 |
Radio Messages |
176 |
Playing a Cassette Tape |
176 |
Cassette Tape Messages |
178 |
CD Adapter Kits |
178 |
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) |
179 |
Playing the Radio |
179 |
Finding a Station |
179 |
Setting Preset Stations |
180 |
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) |
180 |
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) |
181 |
Using RDS |
181 |
Finding RDS Stations |
182 |
Finding a PTY Preset Station |
182 |
RDS Messages |
183 |
Radio Messages |
184 |
Playing a Compact Disc |
184 |
Compact Disc Messages |
186 |
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) |
186 |
Playing the Radio |
186 |
Finding a Station |
187 |
Setting Preset Stations |
187 |
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) |
188 |
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) |
188 |
Using RDS |
189 |
Finding RDS Stations |
189 |
Finding a PTY Station |
190 |
RDS Messages |
190 |
Radio Messages |
192 |
Playing a Cassette Tape |
192 |
Cassette Tape Messages |
194 |
CD Adapter Kits |
194 |
Playing a Compact Disc |
194 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature |
196 |
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) |
196 |
Understanding Radio Reception |
197 |
AM |
197 |
FM Stereo |
197 |
Tips About Your Audio System |
197 |
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player |
198 |
Care of Your Compact Discs |
199 |
Care of Your Compact Disc Player |
199 |
Backglass Antenna |
200 |
Vehicle Customization Settings |
200 |
Chime Level Adjustment |
200 |
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road |
201 |
Defensive Driving |
202 |
Drunken Driving |
203 |
Control of a Vehicle |
206 |
Braking |
206 |
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) |
207 |
Using Anti-Lock |
209 |
Braking in Emergencies |
209 |
Traction Control System |
209 |
Steering |
211 |
Power Steering |
211 |
Steering Tips |
211 |
Driving on Curves |
211 |
Steering in Emergencies |
212 |
Off-Road Recovery |
213 |
Passing |
213 |
Loss of Control |
215 |
Skidding |
215 |
Driving at Night |
216 |
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads |
218 |
Hydroplaning |
219 |
Driving Through Deep Standing Water |
220 |
Driving Through Flowing Water |
220 |
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips |
220 |
City Driving |
221 |
Freeway Driving |
222 |
Before Leaving on a Long Trip |
223 |
Highway Hypnosis |
224 |
Hill and Mountain Roads |
224 |
Winter Driving |
226 |
Driving on Snow or Ice |
227 |
If You're Caught in a Blizzard |
228 |
Recreational Vehicle Towing |
229 |
Dinghy Towing |
230 |
Dolly Towing |
230 |
Loading Your Vehicle |
231 |
Towing a Trailer |
233 |
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer |
234 |
Weight of the Trailer |
234 |
Weight of the Trailer Tongue |
235 |
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires |
235 |
Hitches |
236 |
Safety Chains |
236 |
Trailer Brakes |
236 |
Driving with a Trailer |
237 |
Following Distance |
237 |
Passing |
237 |
Backing Up |
237 |
Making Turns |
238 |
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer |
238 |
Driving On Grades |
239 |
Parking on Hills |
239 |
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill |
240 |
Maintenance When Trailer Towing |
240 |
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing |
240 |
Section 5 Problems on the Road |
241 |
Hazard Warning Flashers |
242 |
Other Warning Devices |
242 |
Jump Starting |
243 |
Towing Your Vehicle |
250 |
Engine Overheating |
250 |
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode |
250 |
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine |
251 |
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine |
252 |
Cooling System |
253 |
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank |
255 |
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator |
258 |
If a Tire Goes Flat |
263 |
Changing a Flat Tire |
264 |
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools |
265 |
Removing Wheel Covers and Wheel Nut Caps |
267 |
Wheel Cover Caps |
267 |
Wheel Covers |
267 |
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire |
268 |
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools |
273 |
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools |
274 |
Compact Spare Tire |
275 |
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow |
276 |
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out |
276 |
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care |
277 |
Service |
278 |
Doing Your Own Service Work |
278 |
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle |
279 |
Fuel |
279 |
Gasoline Octane |
279 |
Gasoline Specifications |
280 |
California Fuel |
280 |
Additives |
280 |
Fuels in Foreign Countries |
281 |
Filling Your Tank |
281 |
Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
284 |
Checking Things Under the Hood |
284 |
Hood Release |
285 |
Engine Compartment Overview |
286 |
Engine Oil |
288 |
Checking Engine Oil |
288 |
When to Add Engine Oil |
289 |
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use |
290 |
Engine Oil Additives |
293 |
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) |
293 |
How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message |
294 |
What to Do with Used Oil |
295 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
295 |
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) |
297 |
Automatic Transaxle Fluid |
298 |
When to Check and Change |
298 |
How to Check |
298 |
Checking the Fluid Level |
299 |
How to Add Fluid |
301 |
Engine Coolant |
302 |
What to Use |
303 |
Checking Coolant |
304 |
Adding Coolant |
305 |
Radiator Pressure Cap |
306 |
Power Steering Fluid |
306 |
When to Check Power Steering Fluid |
306 |
How to Check Power Steering Fluid |
307 |
What to Use |
307 |
Windshield Washer Fluid |
307 |
What to Use |
307 |
Adding Washer Fluid |
307 |
Brakes |
309 |
Brake Fluid |
309 |
What to Add |
310 |
Brake Wear |
311 |
Brake Pedal Travel |
311 |
Brake Adjustment |
311 |
Replacing Brake System Parts |
312 |
Battery |
312 |
Vehicle Storage |
313 |
Bulb Replacement |
313 |
Halogen Bulbs |
313 |
Headlamps, Front Parking, Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lamps |
314 |
Headlamp Aiming |
315 |
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal and Rear Sidemarker Lamps |
315 |
Back-Up Lamps |
316 |
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement |
317 |
Tires |
318 |
Inflation -- Tire Pressure |
319 |
When to Check |
319 |
How to Check |
319 |
Tire Inflation Monitor System |
320 |
Tire Inspection and Rotation |
322 |
When It's Time for New Tires |
323 |
Buying New Tires |
324 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
325 |
Treadwear |
325 |
Traction -- AA, A, B, C |
325 |
Temperature -- A, B, C |
326 |
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
326 |
Wheel Replacement |
326 |
Used Replacement Wheels |
327 |
Tire Chains |
328 |
Appearance Care |
328 |
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle |
329 |
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet |
329 |
Using Cleaner on Fabric |
329 |
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems |
330 |
Cleaning Vinyl |
330 |
Cleaning Leather |
330 |
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel |
331 |
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components |
331 |
Care of Safety Belts |
331 |
Cleaning Glass Surfaces |
331 |
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades |
332 |
Weatherstrips |
332 |
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle |
332 |
Washing Your Vehicle |
332 |
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses |
333 |
Finish Care |
333 |
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped) |
334 |
Cleaning Tires |
334 |
Sheet Metal Damage |
334 |
Finish Damage |
335 |
Underbody Maintenance |
335 |
Chemical Paint Spotting |
335 |
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials |
336 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
337 |
Engine Identification |
337 |
Service Parts Identification Label |
337 |
Electrical System |
338 |
Add-On Electrical Equipment |
338 |
Headlamp Wiring |
338 |
Windshield Wipers |
338 |
Power Windows and Other Power Options |
338 |
Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
339 |
Driver's Side Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
339 |
Passenger's Side Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
342 |
Underhood Fuse Block (Upper) |
344 |
Underhood Fuse Block (Lower) |
345 |
Replacement Bulbs |
346 |
Capacities and Specifications |
346 |
Engine Specifications |
347 |
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity |
347 |
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts |
347 |
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule |
348 |
Introduction |
349 |
Your Vehicle and the Environment |
349 |
Maintenance Requirements |
349 |
How This Section is Organized |
350 |
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services |
351 |
Using Your Maintenance Schedule |
351 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
352 |
Footnotes |
352 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
353 |
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance |
353 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
356 |
Part B: Owner Checks and Services |
362 |
At Each Fuel Fill |
362 |
Engine Oil Level Check |
362 |
Engine Coolant Level Check |
362 |
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check |
362 |
At Least Once a Month |
362 |
Tire Inflation Check |
362 |
Cassette Deck Service |
362 |
At Least Twice a Year |
363 |
Restraint System Check |
363 |
Wiper Blade Check |
363 |
Trunk Release Sensor Check |
363 |
Weatherstrip Lubrication |
363 |
Automatic Transaxle Check |
363 |
At Least Once a Year |
364 |
Key Lock Cylinders Service |
364 |
Body Lubrication Service |
364 |
Starter Switch Check |
364 |
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check |
365 |
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check |
365 |
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check |
366 |
Underbody Flushing Service |
366 |
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections |
367 |
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection |
367 |
Exhaust System Inspection |
367 |
Fuel System Inspection |
368 |
Engine Cooling System Inspection |
368 |
Throttle System Inspection |
368 |
Brake System Inspection |
368 |
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
369 |
Part E: Maintenance Record |
371 |
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information |
372 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure |
373 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users |
375 |
Customer Assistance Offices |
375 |
United States |
375 |
Canada |
376 |
All Overseas Locations |
376 |
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) |
376 |
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities |
376 |
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program |
377 |
Canadian Roadside Assistance |
379 |
Courtesy Transportation |
379 |
Plan Ahead When Possible |
379 |
Transportation Options |
380 |
Shuttle Service |
380 |
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement |
380 |
Courtesy Rental Vehicle |
380 |
Additional Program Information |
380 |
Warranty Information |
381 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT |
381 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT |
382 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS |
382 |
SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION |
383 |
Service Manuals |
383 |
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual |
383 |
Service Bulletins |
383 |
Owner's Information |
383 |