Chevrolet 2006 Monte Carlo User Manual

Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol
fuel (E85) pump available. The U. S. Department
of Energy has an alternative fuels website (http://
www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/infrastructure/locator.html)
that can help you find E85 fuel. Those stations that do
have E85 should have a label indicating ethanol content.
Do not use the fuel if the ethanol content is greater
than 85%.
At a minimum, E85 should meet ASTM
Specification D 5798.
To ensure quick starts in the wintertime, the E85 fuel
must be formulated properly for your climate according
to ASTM specification D 5798. If you have trouble
starting on E85, it may be because your E85 fuel is not
properly formulated for your climate. If this happens,
switching to gasoline or adding gasoline to your fuel tank
may improve starting. Your vehicle is designed to
accommodate a mixture of gasoline and E85 fuel. For
good starting and heater efficiency below 32°F (0°C), the
fuel mix in the fuel tank should contain no more than
70% ethanol.
E85 has less energy per gallon than gasoline, so you
will need to refill your fuel tank more often when
using E85 than when you are using gasoline. Regular
unleaded gasoline is recommended when pulling a
trailer. For payload capacity with ethanol fuel, see
Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29.
Notice: Some additives are not compatible with
E85 fuel and may harm your fuel system. Damage
caused by additives would not be covered by
your new vehicle warranty. Do not use additives
with E85 fuel.
Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that
contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing
methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel
system and also damage the plastic and rubber
parts. That damage would not be covered under
your warranty.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside the
United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard
to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel
not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly
repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not
be covered by your warranty.
To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or
contact a major oil company that does business in the
country where you will be driving.
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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.