Chevrolet 2006 Monte Carlo User Manual

Delayed Headlamps
The delayed headlamps feature provides a period of
exterior lighting as you leave the area around your
vehicle. The feature is activated when the headlamps
are on due to the automatic headlamps control
feature later described in this section, and when the
ignition is turned off. Your headlamps will then remain on
until the exterior lamps control is moved to the parking
lamps position or until either a 30 second or 60 second
lighting period has ended.
If you turn off the ignition with the headlamps switch in
the parking lamps or headlamps position, the delayed
headlamps cycle will not occur.
To disable the delayed headlamps feature or change
the time of delay, see “Exit Lighting” under DIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-53.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/
Automatic Headlamp System
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short
periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional
daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles
first sold in Canada.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the
DRL work, so be sure it is not covered.
The DRL system’s automatic headlamp control will
make the low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced
brightness when the following conditions are met:
• The ignition is in RUN.
• The exterior lamps control is in AUTO.
• The engine is running.
When the DRL are on, only the low-beam headlamps,
at a reduced level of brightness, will be on. The
headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker, and other lamps will
not be on. The instrument panel and cluster will also
not be lit.
When it is dark enough outside, your low-beam
headlamps will turn off and the headlamps and parking
lamps will turn on. The other lamps that come on
with the headlamps will also come on.
When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will go
off and the DRL will come on.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
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Chevrolet 2006 Monte Carlo Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	2006 Monte Carlo
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Safety Warnings and Symbols

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Safety Belts

How to use safety belts properly and what not to do with them.

Child Restraints

Guidance for older children who have outgrown booster seats.

Airbag System

Description of frontal and side impact airbags and their locations.

Section 2 Features and Controls

Theft-Deterrent Systems

How to activate and disarm the content theft-deterrent alarm system.

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Explanation of various warning lights, gages, and indicators on the instrument panel cluster.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

How the DIC displays messages, system information, and vehicle status.

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Defensive Driving

Principles of defensive driving, including anticipating hazards and maintaining following distance.

Drunken Driving

Dangers of drinking and driving, its effects on driving abilities, and factors influencing BAC.

Braking

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

Traction Control System (TCS)

Towing a Trailer

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Engine Oil

How to check engine oil level using the dipstick, emphasizing warm engine and level ground.

Tires

Inflation - Tire Pressure

Importance of correct tire pressure and consequences of under-inflation or over-inflation.

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Scheduled Maintenance

Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Roadside Assistance Program

Overview of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program and services provided.