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CAUTION:
Operating
the
engine
with
the
air
cleaner/filter
of
f
can
cause
you
or
others
to
be
burned.
The
air
cleaner
not
only
cleans
the
air;
it
helps
to
stop
flames
if
the
engine
backfires.
If
it
is
not
there
and
the
engine
backfires,
you
could
be
burned.
Do
not
drive
with
it
of
f,
and
be
careful
working
on
the
engine
with
the
air
cleaner/filter
of
f.
Notice:
If
the
air
cleaner/filter
is
of
f,
a
backfire
can
cause
a
damaging
engine
fire.
And,
dirt
can
easily
get
into
your
engine,
which
will
damage
it.
Always
have
the
air
cleaner/filter
in
place
when
you
are
driving.
Automatic
Transaxle
Fluid
When
to
Check
and
Change
Automatic
Transaxle
Fluid
A
good
time
to
check
your
automatic
transaxle
fluid
level
is
when
the
engine
oil
is
changed.
Change
the
fluid
and
filter
at
the
intervals
listed
in
Additional
Required
Services
on
page
6-6
,
and
be
sure
to
use
the
transaxle
fluid
listed
in
Recommended
Fluids
and
Lubricants
on
page
6-12
.
How
to
Check
Automatic
Transaxle
Fluid
Because
this
operation
can
be
a
little
dif
ficult,
you
may
choose
to
have
this
done
at
the
dealership
service
department.
If
you
do
it
yourself,
be
sure
to
follow
all
the
instructions
here,
or
you
could
get
a
false
reading
on
the
dipstick.
Notice:
Too
much
or
too
little
fluid
can
damage
the
transaxle.
Too
much
can
mean
that
some
of
the
fluid
could
come
out
and
fall
on
hot
engine
or
exhaust
system
parts,
starting
a
fire.
Too
little
fluid
could
cause
the
transaxle
to
overheat.
Be
sure
to
get
an
accurate
reading
if
you
check
the
transaxle
fluid.
Wait
at
least
30
minutes
before
checking
the
transaxle
fluid
level
if
you
have
been
driving:
5-23
264
266
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Default Chapter
2
How to Use this Manual
2
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
8
Power Seat
8
Manual Passenger 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
Why Safety Belts Work
19
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
Child Restraints
36
Older Children
36
Safety Belt Extender
36
Infants and Young Children
38
Child Restraint Systems
42
Where to Put the Restraint
45
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
How Does an Airbag Restrain
64
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
64
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
65
Passenger Sensing System
66
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
71
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
Battery Replacement
80
Remote Vehicle Start
81
Doors and Locks
83
Door Locks
83
Power Door Locks
84
Automatic Door Lock
84
Instrument Panel
85
Lockout Protection
85
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
86
Remote Trunk Release
86
Windows
87
Sun Visors
88
Theft-Deterrent Systems
89
Content Theft-Deterrent
89
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
92
Ignition Positions
92
New Vehicle Break-In
92
Starting the Engine
93
Starting Your Engine
93
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
93
Engine Coolant Heater
94
Displacement on Demand™ (Dod)
95
L V8 Engine
95
Automatic Transaxle Operation
96
Parking Brake
99
Shifting into Park (P)
100
Shifting out of Park (P)
101
Engine Exhaust
102
Parking over Things that Burn
102
Climate Controls
103
Running the Engine While Parked
103
Mirrors
104
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
104
Manual Rearview Mirror
104
Outside Power Mirrors
105
Onstar System
106
Outside Convex Mirror
106
Outside Heated Mirrors
106
Universal Home Remote System
108
Universal Home Remote System Operation
109
Programming Universal Home Remote
110
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
111
Storage Areas
113
Center Console Storage Area
113
Convenience Net
113
Glove Box
113
Rear Seat Armrest
113
Sunroof
114
Instrument Panel
115
Section 3 Instrument Panel
116
Default Chapter
118
Instrument Panel Overview
118
Hazard Warning Flashers
120
Other Warning Devices
120
Tilt Wheel
120
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
121
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
121
Driver Information Center (DIC)
123
Windshield Washer
123
Cruise Control
124
Exterior Lamps
127
Delayed Headlamps
128
Courtesy Lamps
129
Dome Lamp
129
Fog Lamps
129
Instrument Panel Brightness
129
Delayed Entry Lighting
130
Delayed Exit Lighting
130
Entry Lighting
130
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
131
Battery Run-Down Protection
131
Parade Dimming
131
Reading Lamps
131
Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
132
Climate Control System
133
Climate Controls
133
Defogging and Defrosting
135
Outlet Adjustment
136
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
137
Instrument Panel Cluster
139
Safety Belt Reminder Light
140
Speedometer and Odometer
140
Airbag Readiness Light
141
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
141
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
142
Charging System Light
144
Service and Appearance Care
145
Service
145
Brake System Warning Light
145
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
146
Check Engine Light
148
If the Light Is Flashing
149
If the Light Is on Steady
149
Maintenance Schedule
151
Oil Life
157
Compass Calibration
159
Driver Information Center (DIC)
160
DIC Warnings and Messages
160
Check Tire Pressure
161
Engine Overheated Stop Engine
162
Fuel Level Low
162
Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
163
Service Air Bag
164
Service Brake System
164
Service Theft System
164
Service Tire Monitor System
165
Service Transmission
165
Service Vehicle Soon
165
Theft Attempted
165
Traction Control off
166
Trunk Open
166
Remote Door Unlock
169
Exit Lighting
170
Factory Settings
172
Audio System(S)
173
Audio System(S)
174
Setting the Time (Without Date Display)
174
Setting the Time (with Date Display)
175
Radio with CD (Base)
176
Radio Messages
177
Setting Preset Stations
177
Radio with CD (MP3)
181
Finding a Station
182
Playing the Radio
182
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
183
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
183
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
184
Finding a Category (Cat) Station
184
Playing a CD(S) (Six-Disc CD Player)
188
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
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
201
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
Steering in Emergencies
212
Off-Road Recovery
213
Passing
213
Loss of Control
214
Driving at Night
216
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
217
Driving through Deep Standing Water
218
Driving through Flowing Water
218
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
218
City Driving
219
Freeway Driving
220
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
221
Highway Hypnosis
222
Hill and Mountain Roads
222
Winter Driving
224
Driving on Snow or Ice
225
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
226
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
Dinghy Towing
235
Dolly Towing
235
Towing a Trailer
236
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
237
Weight of the Trailer
237
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
238
Safety Chains
239
Trailer Brakes
239
Driving with a Trailer
240
Following Distance
240
Making Turns
240
Driving on Grades
241
Parking on Hills
241
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
241
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
242
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
242
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
243
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
When to Add Engine Oil
260
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
261
Engine Oil Life System
262
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
263
What to Do with Used Oil
263
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
264
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
265
How to Add Fluid
267
Engine Coolant
268
What to Use
268
Checking Coolant
269
Pressure Cap
270
Engine Overheating
271
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
272
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
273
Cooling System
273
Power Steering Fluid
280
Windshield Washer Fluid
281
Adding Washer Fluid
281
Brakes
282
Brake Fluid
282
What to Add
282
Brake Wear
283
Battery
284
Brake Adjustment
284
Brake Pedal Travel
284
Replacing Brake System Parts
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
How to Check
303
When to Check
303
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
Used Replacement Wheels
314
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
Finish Damage
333
Sheet Metal Damage
333
Tires
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
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
345
Introduction
346
Maintenance Requirements
346
Maintenance Schedule
346
Your Vehicle and the Environment
346
Using the Maintenance Schedule
347
Scheduled Maintenance
348
Additional Required Services
350
Maintenance Footnotes
351
At each Fuel Fill
352
Owner Checks and Services
352
At Least Once a Month
353
At Least Once a Year
353
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
354
Underbody Flushing Service
355
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
356
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
357
Maintenance Record
358
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
361
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
Transportation Options
368
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
369
Additional Program Information
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
Current and Past Model Order Forms
376
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Chevrolet 2006 Monte Carlo Specifications
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Brand
Chevrolet
Model
2006 Monte Carlo
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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