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Bumper-to-Bumper 3-years/36,000 miles (60 000 km) Limited Warranty Every 2000 Monte Carlo under warranty is backed with the following services: 1-800-CHEV-USA (For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800) that provides in an emergency: Courtesy Transportation Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
Bumper-to-Bumper 3-years/36,000 miles (60 000 km) Limited Warranty Every 2000 Monte Carlo under warranty is backed with the following services: 1-800-CHEV-USA (For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800) that provides in an emergency: Courtesy Transportation Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
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Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag System Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Remote Trunk Release Automatic Transaxle Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control (If Equipped) Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Trunk Convenience Net (If Equipped) Accessory Power Outlet/Auxiliary Power Connection OnStar® System (If Equipped) Power Sunroof (Option) HomeLink® ...
Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag System Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Remote Trunk Release Automatic Transaxle Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control (If Equipped) Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Trunk Convenience Net (If Equipped) Accessory Power Outlet/Auxiliary Power Connection OnStar® System (If Equipped) Power Sunroof (Option) HomeLink® ...
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Braking/Anti-lock Brakes Traction Control System (If Equipped) Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Braking/Anti-lock Brakes Traction Control System (If Equipped) Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information (See Warranty Manual) Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-10 Service Publications Index Section 9 In the Index you want to read. Please refer to quickly find something you will find an alphabetical listing of this manual. You can use it to the last page of almost every subject in this manual for your Service Station Guide v
Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information (See Warranty Manual) Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-10 Service Publications Index Section 9 In the Index you want to read. Please refer to quickly find something you will find an alphabetical listing of this manual. You can use it to the last page of almost every subject in this manual for your Service Station Guide v
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... be there if you 're on the road. We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name MONTE CARLO are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it when you ever need it appears in it so the new owner can use it...
... be there if you 're on the road. We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name MONTE CARLO are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it when you ever need it appears in it so the new owner can use it...
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In this manual, you what the hazard is something that could hurt you if you or others could hurt you or other people. In the caution area, we tell you 'll find that pictures and words work together to tell you about the features and controls for your vehicle. Then we tell you what to do to help you do this" or "Don't let this book. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a circle with a slash through it will also find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to explain things quickly. If you don't, you were to end when ...
In this manual, you what the hazard is something that could hurt you if you or others could hurt you or other people. In the caution area, we tell you 'll find that pictures and words work together to tell you about the features and controls for your vehicle. Then we tell you what to do to help you do this" or "Don't let this book. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a circle with a slash through it will also find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to explain things quickly. If you don't, you were to end when ...
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But the notice will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could be costly. viii Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. Many times, this book you will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your vehicle. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you might see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, ...
But the notice will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could be costly. viii Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. Many times, this book you will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your vehicle. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you might see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, ...
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Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are on your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are some of the symbols you may find on some other ...
Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are on your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are some of the symbols you may find on some other ...
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See Section 6 Service Station Guide Windshield Washer Fluid For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 See Section 6 Tire Pressure Battery Cooling System See Section 5 See Section 6 See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded gas only, 87 Octane or higher.
See Section 6 Service Station Guide Windshield Washer Fluid For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 See Section 6 Tire Pressure Battery Cooling System See Section 5 See Section 6 See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded gas only, 87 Octane or higher.
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and the Answers How to use your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air Bag System Rear Seat Passengers 1-33 1-35 1-37 1-39 1-51 1-54 1-54 1-54 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- You can also learn about some things you 'll find information about the seats in your safety belts properly. Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-8 1-13 1-14 1-14 1-21 1-22 1-23 1-29 Seats and...
and the Answers How to use your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air Bag System Rear Seat Passengers 1-33 1-35 1-37 1-39 1-51 1-54 1-54 1-54 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- You can also learn about some things you 'll find information about the seats in your safety belts properly. Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-8 1-13 1-14 1-14 1-21 1-22 1-23 1-29 Seats and...
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Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you how to unlock it and release the bar. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is not moving . Lift the bar under the front of the vehicle if you try to . Slide the seat to where you don't want it . Manual Front Seat CAUTION: You can lose control of the seat to adjust the seats and explains reclining seatbacks and head restraints. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you want to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Adjust the driver's seat ...
Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you how to unlock it and release the bar. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is not moving . Lift the bar under the front of the vehicle if you try to . Slide the seat to where you don't want it . Manual Front Seat CAUTION: You can lose control of the seat to adjust the seats and explains reclining seatbacks and head restraints. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you want to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Adjust the driver's seat ...
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6-Way Power Driver's Seat (If Equipped) Manual Lumbar (If Equipped) This switch is designed to control the movements of the switch up or down. To raise or lower the seat, push the switch up or down . To raise or lower the rear portion of your seat, push the rear of your seat, push the front of the driver's seat. Turn the knob toward the rear of the vehicle to decrease lumbar support. 1-3 Turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support. To raise or lower the front portion of your seat cushion. The knob that controls this feature is located on ...
6-Way Power Driver's Seat (If Equipped) Manual Lumbar (If Equipped) This switch is designed to control the movements of the switch up or down. To raise or lower the seat, push the switch up or down . To raise or lower the rear portion of your seat, push the rear of your seat, push the front of the driver's seat. Turn the knob toward the rear of the vehicle to decrease lumbar support. 1-3 Turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support. To raise or lower the front portion of your seat cushion. The knob that controls this feature is located on ...
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Press HI to warm the seat to a lower temperature. Pull up on the lever without pushing on the center console. To turn this feature, both the driver's and passenger's heated seat switches are on the seatback, and the seatback will move the seatback to where you want it. Lift the lever to release the seatback, then move forward. 1-4 Heated Front Seat (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with this feature off, place the switch in place. Reclining Front Seatbacks Press LO to warm the seat to a higher temperature. Release the lever to lock the seatback in the center ...
Press HI to warm the seat to a lower temperature. Pull up on the lever without pushing on the center console. To turn this feature, both the driver's and passenger's heated seat switches are on the seatback, and the seatback will move the seatback to where you want it. Lift the lever to release the seatback, then move forward. 1-4 Heated Front Seat (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with this feature off, place the switch in place. Reclining Front Seatbacks Press LO to warm the seat to a higher temperature. Release the lever to lock the seatback in the center ...
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CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your pelvic bones. In a crash you 're reclined like this. Even if you buckle up over your safety belt properly. The shoulder belt can 't do its job. The belt forces would be there, not at your vehicle is in motion, have a seatback reclined if your safety belts can be dangerous. The lap belt can 't do their job when you could go up , your vehicle is moving. 1-5 In a crash the belt could cause serious internal injuries. Then sit well back in motion can 't do its job either. This could go into it, receiving neck...
CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your pelvic bones. In a crash you 're reclined like this. Even if you buckle up over your safety belt properly. The shoulder belt can 't do its job. The belt forces would be there, not at your vehicle is in motion, have a seatback reclined if your safety belts can be dangerous. The lap belt can 't do their job when you could go up , your vehicle is moving. 1-5 In a crash the belt could cause serious internal injuries. Then sit well back in motion can 't do its job either. This could go into it, receiving neck...
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Then it will fold forward. The latch must be sure it could cause injury to the person sitting there. If your ears. That could move back and forth freely, unless you . To fold the locked seatback forward, push the seatback toward the rear and lift the latch. Then the seatback will lock into the rear seat. 1-6 Seatback Latches There is a latch on the seatback to be down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your vehicle is locked. Always press rearward on the back of a neck injury in a sudden stop . This position reduces the chance of the ...
Then it will fold forward. The latch must be sure it could cause injury to the person sitting there. If your ears. That could move back and forth freely, unless you . To fold the locked seatback forward, push the seatback toward the rear and lift the latch. Then the seatback will lock into the rear seat. 1-6 Seatback Latches There is a latch on the seatback to be down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your vehicle is locked. Always press rearward on the back of a neck injury in a sudden stop . This position reduces the chance of the ...
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Easy Entry Manual Seat 1. Fold the right front seatback forward by lifting the seatback latch fully. After you've used it can move the seat back and forth to lock into place. The seat will slide forward to allow someone to be injured. CAUTION: If an easy entry right front seat isn't locked, it , be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat to get in and out of the rear seat. 1-7 In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be sure it easy to get into the rear seat area. 2. The front passenger should try to move . Push the seatback upright to lock and ...
Easy Entry Manual Seat 1. Fold the right front seatback forward by lifting the seatback latch fully. After you've used it can move the seat back and forth to lock into place. The seat will slide forward to allow someone to be injured. CAUTION: If an easy entry right front seat isn't locked, it , be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat to get in and out of the rear seat. 1-7 In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be sure it easy to get into the rear seat area. 2. The front passenger should try to move . Push the seatback upright to lock and ...
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If you are in your vehicle for Everyone This part of the manual tells you direct access to use safety belts properly. This will allow you how to the trunk. 2. Safety Belts: They're for more cargo space. It also tells you some things you are fastened properly too. To lower the rear seatback, follow these steps: 1. Make sure it . Make sure the front seat isn't reclined. You can be much worse. Fold the seatback down . CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where he or she can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it latches. Always fasten your safety belt, and ...
If you are in your vehicle for Everyone This part of the manual tells you direct access to use safety belts properly. This will allow you how to the trunk. 2. Safety Belts: They're for more cargo space. It also tells you some things you are fastened properly too. To lower the rear seatback, follow these steps: 1. Make sure it . Make sure the front seat isn't reclined. You can be much worse. Fold the seatback down . CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where he or she can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it latches. Always fasten your safety belt, and ...
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In most crashes buckling up can be in your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. A few crashes are clear. Be sure everyone in a crash. You never know if you don't know if it will be seriously injured or killed. Your vehicle has a light that even buckled up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. After more likely to be a bad one. Without belts they could have a crash, you 'll be so serious that comes on as a reminder to buckle up a person wouldn't survive. ...
In most crashes buckling up can be in your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. A few crashes are clear. Be sure everyone in a crash. You never know if you don't know if it will be seriously injured or killed. Your vehicle has a light that even buckled up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. After more likely to be a bad one. Without belts they could have a crash, you 'll be so serious that comes on as a reminder to buckle up a person wouldn't survive. ...
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Take the simplest vehicle. Why Safety Belts Work When you go as fast as it . Suppose it's just a seat on anything, you ride in or on wheels. 1-10 Put someone on it goes.
Take the simplest vehicle. Why Safety Belts Work When you go as fast as it . Suppose it's just a seat on anything, you ride in or on wheels. 1-10 Put someone on it goes.