Owner's Manual,2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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The 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1 Trip Computer .................................... 3-51 Front Seats ............................................... 1-2 Audio System(s) ....................................... 3-52 Rear Seats ............................................... 1-8 Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1 Safety Belts ............................................. 1-10 Your Driving. the Road.and Your Vehicle ..... 4-2 Child Restraints ....................................... 1-29 Towing ................................................... 4-31 AirBag Systems ...................................... 1-48 Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1 RestraintSystem Check ............................ 1-57 Service ..................................................... 5-3 Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1 Fuel ......................................................... 5-5 Keys ........................................................ 2-2 CheckingThings Under the Hood ............... 5-10 Doorsand Locks ....................................... 2-8 HeadlampAiming ..................................... 5-53 Windows ................................................. 2-13 Bulb Replacement .................................... 5-54 Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................ 2-15 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 5-58 Startingand Operating Your Vehicle ........... 2-17 Tires ...................................................... 5-59 Mirrors .................................................... 2-30 AppearanceCare ..................................... 5-81 Onstar@System ...................................... 2-34 Vehicle Identification ................................. 5-89 HomeLink@Transmitter ............................. 2-37 Electrical System ...................................... 5-90 stnrsge P.rE!c ......................................... L3-A 1 II Zapaciiies ana Speciiicaiions ..................... 5-97 Sunroof .................................................. 2-42 NormalMaintenance Replacement Parts ...... 5-99 VehiclePersonalization ............................. 2-43 Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1 Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1 MaintenanceSchedule ................................ 6-2 InstrumentPanel Overview .......................... 3-4 Climate Controls ...................................... 3-21 Customer Assistance Information .................... 7-1 Cust~me:Assistance Infarmation .................. 7n1 -L Warning Lights, Gagesand Indicators ......... 3-26 MessageCenter ....................................... 3-40 Reporting Safety Defects ............................ 7-8 Driver Information(DIC) Center .................. 3-48 Index ................................................................ 1 Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, How to Use This Manual CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name MONTE CARLO are registered trademarks of General Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning Motors Corporation. to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If This manual includes the latest information at the time it you do this, it will help you learn about the features and was printed. We reserve the right to make changes controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find after that time without further notice. For vehicles first that pictures and words work together to explain things. sold in Canada, substitute the name ”General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Index Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be A good place to look for what you need is the Index in there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of what’s sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it. Litho in U.S.A. @Copyright General Motors Corporation 06/19/02 Part No. 10325250 A First Edition All Rights Reserved ii Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also find a circle with a slash through it in You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. this book. This safety We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about symbol means “Don’t,’’ things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the “Don’t do this” or “Don’t let warning. this happen.” These mean there is something that coukl hurt you or other people. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or others could be hurt. ... Ill Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this book you will find these notices: Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, Notice: These mean there is something that could are shown along with the text describing the operation damage your vehicle. or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gage or indicator. A notice will tell you about something that can damage If you need help figuring out a specific name of a your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be component, gage or indicator reference the following covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the topics in the Index: notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. 0 Seats and Restraint Systems Features and Controls When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in Instrument Panel Overview different words. Climate Controls You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. 0 AudioSystems EngineCompartment Overview iv These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle: LATCH BOTH LAP AND CAUTION SHOULDER BELTS TO ENGINE POSSIBLE p\ LIGHTING - INJURY DOPROTECT NOT TWIST OCCUPANT*@$? SAFETY MASTERSWITCH 0 I \ COOLANT ~ 8 0- TEMP - BELT WHENATACHING TURN SIGNALS BAlTERY CHARGING SHIELDINGp~!~~~~ BELTS I-1 @ FAYST; SYSTEM CAUSTIC MOVE SEAT DO NOT INSTALL LAMPS P=- BAlTERY A REAR-FACING CO ULD FULLYXID COULD BRAKE (@) FUEL \& CHILDRESTRAINT CAU SE REARWARD* CAUSE b*'Q /z IN THIS SEATING BURNS SECURE CHILD SEAT PGSITION NARNlNG FLASHER 8 COOLANT OWNER'S AVO I D PULL BELT MANUAL DO NOT INSTALL A a SPARKS OR 'ORWARD-FACING FLAMES COMPLETELY DAYTIME CHILD RESTRAINT THEN SECURE RUNNING ENGINE OIL IN THIS SEATING SERVICE CHILD SEAT LAMPS *:{ioPRESSUREW* SPARK OR POSITION 8 n DOOR LOCK ANTI-LOCK SERVICE -+ POWER EXPLODE (@) WINDOW UNLOCK BRAKES MANUAL BAlTERY 1 Section Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ...................................................... 1-2 Child Restraint Systems ................................. 1-35 Manual Seats ................................................ 1-2 Where to Put the Restraint ............................. 1-38 Six-Way Power Seats ..................................... 1-3 Top Strap ................................................... -1-39 Manual Lumbar .............................................. 1-3 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................. 1-40 Heated Seats ................................................. 1-4 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Reclining Seatbacks ........................................ 1-4 Children (LATCH System) ........................... 1-40 HeadRestraints ................................. .....1-6 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Seatback Latches ........................................ 1-6 LATCH System ......................................... 1-42 Easy Entry Seat ............................................. 1-7 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Rear Seats ....................................................... 1-8 Position ................................................... 1-43 Split Folding Rear Seat ................................... 1-8 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ............................................ 1-45 Safety Belts ................................................... 1-10 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ................1-10 Air Bag Systems ............................................ 1-48 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......1-14 Where Are the Air Bags? ............................... 1-50 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .................1-15 When Should an Air Bag Inflate? .................... 1-52 Driver Position .............................................. 1-16 What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? ..................... 1-53 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................1-22 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? .................1-53 RiCJht !=rent P=Iss_Pnger Pesitien ....................... 1-23 What Will You See After an Rear Seat Passengers .................................. 1-23 Air Bag Inflates? ....................................... 1-54 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle .........1-56 andSmall Adults ....................................... 1-26 Restraint System Check .................................. 1-57 SafetyBelt Extender ..................................... 1-28 CheckingYour Restraint Systems ................... 1-57 ChildRestraints