Section |
Page |
2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual |
1 |
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24 |
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 |
Additional Program Information |
389 |
Warranty Information |
389 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT |
390 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT |
390 |