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Washing Your Vehicle The paint finish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention, and durability. The best way to preserve the vehicle's finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Use a car washing soap. Do not use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Be sure to rinse the vehicle well, removing all soap residue completely. GM-approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-92. Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. GM-approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-92. Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish on your vehicle. The vehicle has a "basecoat/clearcoat" paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle's finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-89. 5-89

Section	Page
2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo BOOK TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Passenger Seat	8
Power Seat	8
Manual Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	13
Seatback Latches	14
Easy Entry Seat	15
Rear Seats	16
Split Folding Rear Seat	16
Safety Belts	18
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	18
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	23
Driver Position	24
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	30
Right Front Passenger Position	31
Rear Seat Passengers	31
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	33
Safety Belt Pretensioners	35
Safety Belt Extender	36
Child Restraints	36
Older Children	36
Infants and Young Children	38
Child Restraint Systems	42
Where to Put the Restraint	45
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	47
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	54
Airbag System	58
Where Are the Airbags?	61
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	63
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	64
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	64
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	65
Passenger Sensing System	66
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	71
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	72
Restraint System Check	73
Checking the Restraint Systems	73
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	74
Features and Controls	75
Keys	76
Remote Keyless Entry System	77
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	78
Doors and Locks	83
Door Locks	83
Power Door Locks	84
Automatic Door Lock	84
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	85
Lockout Protection	85
Trunk	85
Windows	87
Power Windows	88
Sun Visors	88
Theft-Deterrent Systems	89
Content Theft-Deterrent	89
PASS-Key® III+	90
PASS-Key® III+ Operation	90
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	92
New Vehicle Break-In	92
Ignition Positions	92
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	93
Starting the Engine	93
Engine Coolant Heater	94
Displacement on Demand™ (DoD™) (5.3L V8 Engine)	95
Automatic Transaxle Operation	96
Parking Brake	99
Shifting Into Park (P)	100
Shifting Out of Park (P)	101
Parking Over Things That Burn	102
Engine Exhaust	102
Running the Engine While Parked	103
Mirrors	104
Manual Rearview Mirror	104
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	104
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	104
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	105
Outside Power Mirrors	105
Outside Convex Mirror	106
Outside Heated Mirrors	106
OnStar® System	106
Universal Home Remote System	108
Universal Home Remote System Operation	109
Storage Areas	113
Glove Box	113
Cupholder(s)	113
Center Console Storage Area	113
Rear Seat Armrest	113
Convenience Net	113
Sunroof	114
Instrument Panel	115
Instrument Panel Overview	118
Hazard Warning Flashers	120
Other Warning Devices	120
Horn	120
Tilt Wheel	120
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	121
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	121
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	122
Flash-to-Pass	122
Windshield Wipers	122
Windshield Washer	123
Cruise Control	124
Exterior Lamps	127
Delayed Headlamps	128
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System	128
Fog Lamps	129
Instrument Panel Brightness	129
Courtesy Lamps	129
Dome Lamp	129
Entry Lighting	130
Delayed Entry Lighting	130
Delayed Exit Lighting	130
Parade Dimming	131
Reading Lamps	131
Battery Run-Down Protection	131
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	131
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	132
Climate Controls	133
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	140
Tachometer	140
Safety Belt Reminder Light	140
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light	141
Airbag Readiness Light	141
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	142
Charging System Light	144
Brake System Warning Light	145
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	146
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	146
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	147
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	147
Tire Pressure Light	148
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	148
Oil Pressure Light	151
Security Light	151
Fog Lamp Light	152
Cruise Control Light	152
Highbeam On Light	152
Fuel Gage	152
Driver Information Center (DIC)	153
DIC Operation and Displays	154
DIC Warnings and Messages	160
DIC Vehicle Customization	167
Audio System(s)	173
Setting the Time (Without Date Display)	174
Setting the Time (With Date Display)	175
Radio with CD (Base)	176
Radio with CD (MP3)	181
Theft-Deterrent Feature	196
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	197
Radio Reception	197
Care of Your CDs	198
Care of the CD Player	198
Backglass Antenna	199
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	199
Driving Your Vehicle	201
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	202
Defensive Driving	202
Drunken Driving	203
Control of a Vehicle	205
Braking	206
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	207
Braking in Emergencies	208
Traction Control System (TCS)	209
Steering	210
Off-Road Recovery	213
Passing	213
Loss of Control	214
Driving at Night	216
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	217
City Driving	219
Freeway Driving	220
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	221
Highway Hypnosis	222
Hill and Mountain Roads	222
Winter Driving	224
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	228
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	229
Loading Your Vehicle	229
Towing	234
Towing Your Vehicle	234
Recreational Vehicle Towing	234
Towing a Trailer	236
Service and Appearance Care	243
Service	245
Accessories and Modifications	245
California Proposition 65 Warning	245
Doing Your Own Service Work	246
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	246
Fuel	246
Gasoline Octane	247
Gasoline Specifications	247
California Fuel	247
Additives	248
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	248
Fuels in Foreign Countries	249
Filling the Tank	250
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	252
Checking Things Under the Hood	252
Hood Release	253
Engine Compartment Overview	254
Engine Oil	259
Engine Oil Life System	262
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	264
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	265
Engine Coolant	268
Pressure Cap	270
Engine Overheating	271
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	273
Cooling System	273
Power Steering Fluid	280
Windshield Washer Fluid	281
Brakes	282
Battery	284
Jump Starting	285
Headlamp Aiming	289
Bulb Replacement	289
Halogen Bulbs	289
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	290
Taillamps, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	292
Back-Up Lamps	293
Replacement Bulbs	293
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	294
Tires	296
Tire Sidewall Labeling	297
Tire Terminology and Definitions	299
Inflation - Tire Pressure	302
Tire Pressure Monitor System	304
Tire Inspection and Rotation	308
When It Is Time for New Tires	309
Buying New Tires	310
Different Size Tires and Wheels	311
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	312
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	313
Wheel Replacement	313
Tire Chains	315
If a Tire Goes Flat	316
Changing a Flat Tire	316
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	318
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	319
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	325
Compact Spare Tire	327
Appearance Care	327
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	327
Fabric/Carpet	329
Leather	329
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	330
Care of Safety Belts	330
Weatherstrips	330
Washing Your Vehicle	331
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	331
Finish Care	331
Windshield and Wiper Blades	332
Aluminum Wheels	332
Tires	333
Sheet Metal Damage	333
Finish Damage	333
Underbody Maintenance	333
Chemical Paint Spotting	334
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	334
Vehicle Identification	335
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	335
Service Parts Identification Label	335
Electrical System	336
Add-On Electrical Equipment	336
Headlamp Wiring	336
Windshield Wiper Fuses	336
Power Windows and Other Power Options	336
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	337
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	337
Underhood Fuse Block	339
Capacities and Specifications	342
Maintenance Schedule	345
Maintenance Schedule	346
Introduction	346
Maintenance Requirements	346
Your Vehicle and the Environment	346
Using the Maintenance Schedule	347
Scheduled Maintenance	348
Additional Required Services	350
Maintenance Footnotes	351
Owner Checks and Services	352
At Each Fuel Fill	352
At Least Once a Month	353
At Least Once a Year	353
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	356
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	357
Maintenance Record	358
Customer Assistance and Information	361
Customer Assistance and Information	362
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	362
Online Owner Center	363
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	364
Customer Assistance Offices	364
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	365
Roadside Assistance Program	365
Courtesy Transportation	367
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	369
Collision Damage Repair	370
Reporting Safety Defects	374
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	374
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	374
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	374
Service Publications Ordering Information	375

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Washing Your Vehicle

The paint finish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of

color, gloss retention, and durability.

The best way to preserve the vehicle’s finish is to keep it

clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.

Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun.

Use a car washing soap. Do not use strong soaps

or chemical detergents. Be sure to rinse the vehicle well,

removing all soap residue completely. GM-approved

cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer. See

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-92

. Do

not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based,

or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents

should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the

surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft,

clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface

scratches and water spotting.

High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the

vehicle.

Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses

Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car

washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.

Follow instructions under

Washing Your Vehicle on

page 5-89

Finish Care

Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by

hand may be necessary to remove residue from

the paint finish. GM-approved cleaning products can be

obtained from your dealer. See

Vehicle

Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-92

Notice:

Machine compounding or aggressive

polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may

damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and

polishes that are made for a basecoat/clearcoat

paint finish on your vehicle.

The vehicle has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish. The

clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored

basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are

non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint

finish.

Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other

salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird

droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc.,

can damage the vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted

surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If

necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked

safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.

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