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Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, you must reset the system every time the oil is changed. When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message will come on. See Change Engine Oil Message on page 3-46. Change your oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year. However, your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer has GM-trained service people who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system. It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level. If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change your oil prior to a CHANGE ENGINE OIL message being turned on, reset the system. After changing the engine oil, the system must be reset. To reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message, use one of the following procedures: Using the Radio 1. Turn the ignition to ACC or ON, with the radio off. 2. Press and hold the TUNE DISP knob on the radio for at least five seconds until SETTINGS is displayed. 3. Press the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrow to scroll through the main menu. 4. Scroll until OIL LIFE appears on the display. 5-22

Section	Page
2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Six-Way Power Seats	9
Manual Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	12
Seatback Latches	12
Easy Entry Seat	13
Rear Seats	14
Split Folding Rear Seat	14
Safety Belts	15
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	15
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Driver Position	21
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	27
Right Front Passenger Position	27
Rear Seat Passengers	27
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	30
Safety Belt Extender	32
Child Restraints	33
Older Children	33
Infants and Young Children	35
Child Restraint Systems	39
Where to Put the Restraint	42
Top Strap	43
Top Strap Anchor Location	44
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	45
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	47
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	47
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	50
Airbag System	52
Where Are the Airbags?	55
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	57
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	58
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	58
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	59
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	61
Restraint System Check	61
Checking Your Restraint Systems	61
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	62
Features and Controls	63
Keys	64
Remote Keyless Entry System	65
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	66
Doors and Locks	70
Door Locks	70
Power Door Locks	71
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	71
Lockout Protection	72
Trunk	72
Windows	74
Power Windows	75
Sun Visors	75
Theft-Deterrent Systems	76
Content Theft-Deterrent	76
Passlock®	77
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	78
New Vehicle Break-In	78
Ignition Positions	78
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	79
Starting Your Engine	79
Engine Coolant Heater	81
Automatic Transaxle Operation	82
Parking Brake	86
Shifting Into Park (P)	87
Shifting Out of Park (P)	88
Parking Over Things That Burn	89
Engine Exhaust	89
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	90
Mirrors	91
Manual Rearview Mirror	91
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	91
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	92
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	92
Outside Power Mirrors	93
Outside Convex Mirror	93
Outside Heated Mirrors	93
OnStar® System	94
HomeLink® Transmitter	95
Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter	96
Storage Areas	99
Glove Box	99
Center Console Storage Area	99
Rear Storage Area	99
Convenience Net	99
Sunroof	100
Vehicle Personalization	101
Instrument Panel	111
Instrument Panel Overview	114
Hazard Warning Flashers	116
Other Warning Devices	116
Horn	116
Tilt Wheel	116
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	117
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	117
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	118
Flash-to-Pass	118
Windshield Wipers	119
Windshield Washer	120
Cruise Control	121
Exterior Lamps	124
Delayed Headlamps	125
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System	125
Fog Lamps	126
Interior Lamps	126
Instrument Panel Brightness	129
Courtesy Lamps	129
Dome Lamp	129
Entry Lighting	129
Delayed Entry Lighting	130
Delayed Exit Lighting	130
Parade Dimming	130
Reading Lamps	130
Battery Run-Down Protection	131
Accessory Power Outlets	131
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	132
Climate Controls	133
Dual Climate Control System	133
Outlet Adjustment	136
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	137
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	138
Instrument Panel Cluster	139
Speedometer and Odometer	142
Trip Odometer	142
Tachometer	142
Safety Belt Reminder Light	142
Airbag Readiness Light	143
Voltmeter Gage	144
Brake System Warning Light	144
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	145
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	146
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	146
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	147
Engine Oil Pressure Gage	150
Cruise Control Light	151
Highbeam On Light	151
Fuel Gage	152
Message Center	152
Service Traction System Warning Message	153
Traction Active Message	153
Battery Warning Message	154
Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message	154
Low Oil Pressure Message	155
Low Engine Oil Level Message	155
Change Engine Oil Message	156
Low Tire Message	156
Door Ajar Warning Message	157
Trunk Ajar Warning Message	157
Security Message	158
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message	158
Low Fuel Warning Message	159
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message	159
Service Vehicle Soon Message	160
Highbeam Out Warning Message	160
Driver Information Center (DIC)	161
Trip Computer	163
Audio System(s)	164
Setting the Time	164
Radio with Cassette	165
Radio with CD	176
Radio with Cassette and CD	186
Theft-Deterrent Feature	198
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	199
Radio Reception	200
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	200
Care of Your CDs	201
Care of Your CD Player	201
Backglass Antenna	202
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	203
Vehicle Customization Settings	203
Chime Level Adjustment	203
Driving Your Vehicle	205
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	206
Defensive Driving	206
Drunken Driving	206
Control of a Vehicle	209
Braking	209
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	210
Braking in Emergencies	212
Traction Control System (TCS)	212
Steering	214
Off-Road Recovery	216
Passing	216
Loss of Control	218
Driving at Night	219
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	220
City Driving	223
Freeway Driving	224
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	225
Highway Hypnosis	226
Hill and Mountain Roads	226
Winter Driving	228
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	232
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	233
Loading Your Vehicle	233
Towing	238
Towing Your Vehicle	238
Recreational Vehicle Towing	238
Towing a Trailer	240
Service and Appearance Care	247
Service	249
Doing Your Own Service Work	250
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	251
Fuel	251
Gasoline Octane	251
Gasoline Specifications	251
California Fuel	252
Additives	252
Fuels in Foreign Countries	253
Filling Your Tank	254
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	256
Checking Things Under the Hood	256
Hood Release	257
Engine Compartment Overview	258
Engine Oil	264
Engine Oil Life System	268
Supercharger Oil	269
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	271
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	272
Engine Coolant	275
Radiator Pressure Cap	278
Engine Overheating	278
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	280
Cooling System	280
Power Steering Fluid	288
Windshield Washer Fluid	289
Brakes	291
Battery	294
Jump Starting	295
Headlamp Aiming	300
Bulb Replacement	300
Halogen Bulbs	300
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	301
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps	302
Back-Up Lamps	303
Replacement Bulbs	303
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	304
Tires	305
Tire Sidewall Labelling	306
Tire Terminology and Definitions	308
Inflation - Tire Pressure	311
Tire Pressure Monitor System	312
Tire Inspection and Rotation	314
When It Is Time for New Tires	315
Buying New Tires	316
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	317
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	318
Wheel Replacement	318
Tire Chains	320
If a Tire Goes Flat	321
Changing a Flat Tire	322
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	323
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	324
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	330
Compact Spare Tire	332
Appearance Care	332
Fabric/Carpet	333
Vinyl	335
Leather	335
Instrument Panel	335
Interior Plastic Components	335
Glass Surfaces	335
Care of Safety Belts	336
Weatherstrips	336
Washing Your Vehicle	336
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	336
Finish Care	337
Windshield and Wiper Blades	337
Aluminum Wheels	338
Tires	338
Sheet Metal Damage	339
Finish Damage	339
Underbody Maintenance	339
Chemical Paint Spotting	339
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	340
Vehicle Identification	341
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	341
Service Parts Identification Label	341
Electrical System	342
Add-On Electrical Equipment	342
Headlamp Wiring	342
Windshield Wiper Fuses	342
Power Windows and Other Power Options	342
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	343
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	343
Underhood Fuse Block	348
Capacities and Specifications	350
Maintenance Schedule	353
Maintenance Schedule	354
Introduction	354
Maintenance Requirements	354
Your Vehicle and the Environment	354
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	354
Scheduled Maintenance	356
Additional Required Services	358
Maintenance Footnotes	359
Owner Checks and Services	361
At Each Fuel Fill	361
At Least Once a Month	361
At Least Once a Year	362
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	364
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	365
Maintenance Record	366
Customer Assistance and Information	371
Customer Assistance and Information	372
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	372
Online Owner Center	373
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	374
Customer Assistance Offices	374
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	375
Roadside Assistance Program	375
Courtesy Transportation	377
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	379
Reporting Safety Defects	380
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	380
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	380
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	380
Service Publications Ordering Information	381

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Engine Oil Life System

When to Change Engine Oil

Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you

know when to change the engine oil and filter. This is

based on engine revolutions and engine temperature,

and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions,

the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated

can vary considerably. For the oil life system to

work properly, you must reset the system every time

the oil is changed.

When the system has calculated that oil life has been

diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is

necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message will

come on. See

Change Engine Oil Message on

page 3-46

. Change your oil as soon as possible within

the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if

you are driving under the best conditions, the oil

life system may not indicate that an oil change is

necessary for over a year. However, your engine oil

and filter must be changed at least once a year and at

this time the system must be reset. Your dealer has

GM-trained service people who will perform this

work using genuine GM parts and reset the system.

It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep

it at the proper level.

If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must

change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your

last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system

whenever the oil is changed.

How to Reset the Engine Oil Life

System

The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change

your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use.

Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can

calculate when the next oil change is required. If a

situation occurs where you change your oil prior to a

CHANGE ENGINE OIL message being turned on, reset

the system.

After changing the engine oil, the system must be reset.

To reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message, use

one of the following procedures:

Using the Radio

1. Turn the ignition to ACC or ON, with the radio off.

2. Press and hold the TUNE DISP knob on the

radio for at least five seconds until SETTINGS

is displayed.

3. Press the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrow to scroll

through the main menu.

4. Scroll until OIL LIFE appears on the display.

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