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Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You will have a lot less traction, or grip, and will need to be very careful. What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it is about freezing, 32°F (0°C), and freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there. Whatever the condition - smooth ice, packed, blowing, or loose snow - drive with caution. 272

Section	Page
2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo BookTOC	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	23
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	24
Driver Position	24
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	32
Right Front Passenger Position	33
Rear Seat Passengers	33
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	36
Safety Belt Pretensioners	40
Safety Belt Extender	40
Child Restraints	41
Older Children	41
Infants and Young Children	44
Child Restraint Systems	47
Where to Put the Restraint	51
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	53
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	63
Airbag System	68
Where Are the Airbags?	71
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	73
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	75
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	75
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	76
Passenger Sensing System	77
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	82
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	83
Restraint System Check	84
Checking the Restraint Systems	84
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	85
Features and Controls	87
Keys	89
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	90
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	91
Doors and Locks	98
Door Locks	98
Power Door Locks	99
Automatic Door Lock	100
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	100
Lockout Protection	100
Trunk	101
Windows	103
Power Windows	104
Sun Visors	104
Theft-Deterrent Systems	105
Content Theft-Deterrent	105
PASS-Key® III+	106
PASS-Key® III+ Operation	107
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	108
New Vehicle Break-In	108
Ignition Positions	109
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	110
Starting the Engine	110
Engine Coolant Heater	112
Active Fuel Management™ (5.3L V8 Engine)	113
Automatic Transaxle Operation	113
Parking Brake	117
Shifting Into Park (P)	118
Shifting Out of Park (P)	120
Parking Over Things That Burn	120
Engine Exhaust	121
Running the Engine While Parked	122
Mirrors	123
Manual Rearview Mirror	123
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	123
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	123
Outside Power Mirrors	124
Outside Convex Mirror	124
Outside Heated Mirrors	124
OnStar® System	125
Universal Home Remote System	129
Universal Home Remote System (With Three Round LED)	129
Universal Home Remote System (With One Triangular LED)	130
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With three round LED)	131
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With one triangular LED)	136
Storage Areas	140
Glove Box	140
Cupholder(s)	140
Center Console Storage Area	140
Rear Seat Armrest	140
Convenience Net	141
Sunroof	141
Instrument Panel	143
Instrument Panel Overview	146
Hazard Warning Flashers	148
Other Warning Devices	148
Horn	148
Tilt Wheel	148
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	149
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	150
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	151
Flash-to-Pass	151
Windshield Wipers	151
Windshield Washer	152
Cruise Control	153
Exterior Lamps	156
Delayed Headlamps	157
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System	158
Fog Lamps	158
Instrument Panel Brightness	159
Courtesy Lamps	159
Dome Lamp	159
Entry Lighting	160
Delayed Entry Lighting	160
Delayed Exit Lighting	160
Parade Dimming	161
Reading Lamps	161
Electric Power Management	161
Battery Run-Down Protection	162
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	162
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	164
Climate Controls	164
Climate Control System	164
Outlet Adjustment	168
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	169
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	170
Instrument Panel Cluster	171
Speedometer and Odometer	172
Tachometer	172
Safety Belt Reminder Light	173
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light	173
Airbag Readiness Light	174
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	175
Charging System Light	177
Brake System Warning Light	177
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	178
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	179
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	179
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	180
Tire Pressure Light	180
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	181
Oil Pressure Light	184
Security Light	184
Fog Lamp Light	185
Cruise Control Light	185
Highbeam On Light	185
Fuel Gage	185
Driver Information Center (DIC)	186
DIC Operation and Displays	187
DIC Compass	193
DIC Warnings and Messages	195
DIC Vehicle Customization	203
Audio System(s)	210
Setting the Time (Without Date Display)	211
Setting the Time (With Date Display)	212
Radio with CD (Base)	214
Radio with CD (MP3)	220
Using an MP3	231
XM Radio Messages	238
Theft-Deterrent Feature	240
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	240
Radio Reception	241
Care of Your CDs	242
Care of the CD Player	242
Backglass Antenna	242
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	243
Driving Your Vehicle	245
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	246
Defensive Driving	246
Drunken Driving	247
Control of a Vehicle	250
Braking	250
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	251
Braking in Emergencies	253
Traction Control System (TCS)	254
Steering	255
Off-Road Recovery	258
Passing	258
Loss of Control	260
Driving at Night	261
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	262
City Driving	265
Freeway Driving	266
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	267
Highway Hypnosis	268
Hill and Mountain Roads	268
Winter Driving	270
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	276
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	276
Loading Your Vehicle	277
Towing	282
Towing Your Vehicle	282
Recreational Vehicle Towing	282
Towing a Trailer	284
Service and Appearance Care	293
Service	296
Accessories and Modifications	296
California Proposition 65 Warning	297
Doing Your Own Service Work	297
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	298
Fuel	298
Gasoline Octane	298
Gasoline Specifications	299
California Fuel	299
Additives	300
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	301
Fuels in Foreign Countries	302
Filling the Tank	303
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	305
Checking Things Under the Hood	306
Hood Release	307
Engine Compartment Overview	308
Engine Oil	311
Engine Oil Life System	314
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	316
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	317
Engine Coolant	320
Pressure Cap	323
Engine Overheating	323
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	325
Cooling System	326
Power Steering Fluid	331
Windshield Washer Fluid	332
Brakes	333
Battery	336
Jump Starting	337
Headlamp Aiming	342
Bulb Replacement	342
Halogen Bulbs	342
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	343
Taillamps, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	345
Back-Up Lamps	345
License Plate Lamp	346
Replacement Bulbs	346
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	347
Tires	349
Tire Sidewall Labeling	350
Tire Terminology and Definitions	354
Inflation - Tire Pressure	357
Tire Pressure Monitor System	358
Tire Inspection and Rotation	362
When It Is Time for New Tires	364
Buying New Tires	364
Different Size Tires and Wheels	366
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	367
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	368
Wheel Replacement	368
Tire Chains	370
If a Tire Goes Flat	371
Changing a Flat Tire	372
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	373
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	375
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	382
Compact Spare Tire	384
Appearance Care	385
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	385
Fabric/Carpet	386
Leather	387
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	388
Care of Safety Belts	388
Weatherstrips	388
Washing Your Vehicle	389
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	389
Finish Care	389
Windshield and Wiper Blades	390
Aluminum Wheels	390
Tires	391
Sheet Metal Damage	391
Finish Damage	392
Underbody Maintenance	392
Chemical Paint Spotting	392
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	393
Vehicle Identification	394
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	394
Service Parts Identification Label	394
Electrical System	395
Add-On Electrical Equipment	395
Headlamp Wiring	395
Windshield Wiper Fuses	395
Power Windows and Other Power Options	395
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	395
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	396
Underhood Fuse Block	397
Capacities and Specifications	400
Maintenance Schedule	403
Maintenance Schedule	404
Introduction	404
Maintenance Requirements	404
Your Vehicle and the Environment	404
Using the Maintenance Schedule	405
Scheduled Maintenance	406
Additional Required Services	409
Maintenance Footnotes	410
Owner Checks and Services	412
At Each Fuel Fill	412
At Least Once a Month	412
At Least Once a Year	413
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	415
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	416
Engine Drive Belt Routing	417
Maintenance Record	418
Customer Assistance Information	421
Customer Assistance and Information	422
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	422
Online Owner Center	425
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	426
Customer Assistance Offices	426
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	427
Roadside Assistance Program	428
Courtesy Transportation	432
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	434
Collision Damage Repair	436
Reporting Safety Defects	440
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	440
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	440
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	440
Service Publications Ordering Information	441