2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owners Manual

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5uLi-I ZIS I~ZIX~ transportation through a friend or relative, reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses up to $10 per day (five day maximum) may be available. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. 7-7 Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a maximum of $30.00 per day supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. Generally it is not possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please 7-8 contact you dealer for specific information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty, alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your dealer for details. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-01 23 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline. Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Tower C Ottawa, Ontario KIA ON5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-51 70 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAlL SELL PRlCE: $120.00 7-9 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-41 23 Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-Mastercard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P. 0. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and specifications for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1 -800-463-7483). Owner’s Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 7-1 0 .............................. Accessory Power Outlets 3-18 ....................................... 5-42 Adding Washer Fluid 7-8 Additional Program Information Additives, Fuel 5-6 Add-on Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-90 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ...... 3-56, 3-66 Air Bag ........................... ................................................. Air Bag Systems Readiness Light .......................................... ............................................. .................... 3-30 1-48 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? 1-53 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ......... 1-56 What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? .............. 1-53 What Will You See After an Air ................................. Bag Inflate? ..... Bag Inflates? When Should an Air Where Are the Air Bags? ............ ............... ... 1-54 ... 1-52 ... 1-50 , ...... 5-22 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ALARM (Content Theft Operation) ................. 2-48 All Overseas Locations ...................................... 7-4 Aluminum Wheels ........................................... 5-86 Aivi ............................................................... 3 - / 6 Antenna, Backglass ......................................... 3-78 Antenna, XMTM Satellite Radio System ............... 3-79 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 4-6 .............. 3-32 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ............................ ......... Appearance Care ........................... 5-81 Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-84 Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-87 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ................ 5-81 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle .............. 5-84 Finish Damage ............................................ 5-86 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials .......... 5-87 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-86 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-87 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-84 Arming with the Power Lock Switch ................... 2-15 Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter ...................................... .... Ashtrays .............. Audio System(s) .......................................... Audio Systems .... 2-16 .... 3-20 3-52 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...................... Backglass Antenna ...................................... Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Care of Your CD Player ............................... Care of Your CDs ........................................ Chime Level Adjustment ............................... DAB Radio Antenna System .......................... Radio with Cassette and CD ......................... ............................................ Radio with CD Setting the Time .......................................... 3-75 3-78 ................ 3-77 3-78 3-78 3-79 3-79 3-62 3-53 3-52 Audio Systems (cont.) Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................ 3-75 Understanding Radio Reception ..................... 3-76 Vehicle Customization Settings ...................... 3-79 XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna System ............ 3-79 AUTOLOCK (Automatic Door Lock and Unlock) ................................................ Automatic Transaxle Fluid .......................................................... Operation ................................................... Automatic Transaxle Check .............................. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control 2-45 5-23 2-21 6-1 0 System Check ............................................. 6-1 1 Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop) ........... 3-19 Backglass Antenna .......................................... 3-78 Backing Up .................................................... 4-38 Battery .......................................................... 5-46 Battery Replacement ......................................... 2-6 Battery Rundown Protection ............................. 3-1 8 ................................ Battery Warning Message 3-41 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......................... 4-22 Body Lubrication Service .................................. 6-1 0 Brake Low Fluid Warning Message ......................... Parking ...................................................... 3-46 2-24 Brake (cont.) System Inspection ....................................... System Warning Light .................................. 6-14 3-31 Brake Fluid ................................................ 5-43 .................... 5-45 Brake Wear ....................... 5-43 Brakes .......................................................... Braking ........................................................... 4-6 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-8 ..................................... 2-17 Break-In, New Vehicle Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-54 .... 5-57 5-54 5-53 Back-up Lamps ............................... Halogen Bulbs ............................................ Headlamp Aiming ........................................ Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps .................................. Replacement Bulbs ...................................... Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps ............................... Buying New Tires ........................... 5-56 ........ 5-64 5-54 5-57 .................................. California Fuel ..... 5-6 Canada ........................................................... 7-4 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Canadian Roadside Assistance ........................... 7-6 Capacities and Specifications ............................ 5-97 Carbon Monoxide ........................... 4-25, 4-34, 2-28 Care of Care of Your Safety Belts ................................................ 5-84 Cassette Tape Player .................. CD Player .................................................. CDS .......................................................... Cassette Tape Messages ................................. ............................. Cassette Tape Player Service CD Adapter Kits ............................................. Cellular Antenna ............................................. Center Console Storage Area ........................... Chains, Tires .................................................. Change Engine Oil Message ............................ Check ..... 3-77 3-78 3-78 3-72 6-9 3-73 2-35 2-41 5-67 3-43 Engine Light ............................................... ......................................... Check Engine Light Checking Coolant ............................................ Checking Engine Oil ........................................ Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... Checking Your Restraint Systems ...................... ................................ Chemical Paint Spotting Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... Infants and Young Children ........................... Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) .......................... Older Children ............................................. 3-34 3-34 5-27 5-16 5-10 1-57 5-87 1-35 1-31 1-40 1-29 Child Restraints (cont.) Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ......................................... 1-42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position .................................................. 1-43 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ........................................ y..b.e1-459 . . Top Strap ................................................... 1-39 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................ 1-40 Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-38 3-79 2-49 3-20 .................................. Chime Level Adjustment ............................... CHIRP (Horn Chirp Timer) Cigarette Lighter ............................................. Cleaning .~ 1 .. .................................. Inside of Your Vehicle Outside of Your Vehicle ................................ Underbody Maintenance ............................... Weatherstrips .............................................. Cleaning Exterior LampsILenses ....................... ... Climate Control System 5-81 5-84 5-87 5-84 5-85 1 / Air Filter, Passenger Compartment Dual .......................................................... Outlet Adjustment ........................................ ................. 3-25 3-21 3-24 Compact Disc Messages .......................... 3-62, 3-75 ........................................ Compact Spare Tire 5-79 Compass Variance .......................................... 3-49 Content Theft-Deferrent .................................... 2-15 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-5 . . . . 4 9 . 2-41 Convenience Net ............................................ Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ............................ Heater, Engine ............................................ Hot Temperature Warning Message Cooling System .............................................. Courtesy Lamps ............................................. Cruise Control ................................................ Cruise Control Light ........................................ Current and Past Model Order Forms Customer Assistance Information 3-33 2-20 ................ 3-41 5-31 3-1 6 3-10 3-38 ................ 7-10 Courtesy Transportation .................................. Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users .............................................. Customer Assistance Off ices ........................... Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... GM Mobility Program for Persons with 7-7 7-3 7-4 7-2 Disabilities ................................................ 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...... 7-9 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government .............................................. Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government .............................................. 7-8 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-5 Service Publications Ordering Information ......... 7-9 7-9 3-77 .................................................... DAB Radio Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp System ...................................................... Defensive Driving .................. Defogging and Defrosting ........ Delayed Entry Lighting ..................................... Delayed Exit Lighting ....................................... Delayed Headlamps ........................................ Dinghy Towing ................................................ Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry 3-14 ................... 4-2 ................. 3-23 3-17 3-17 3-15 4-31 Transmitter ................................................. Disarming with Your Key .................................. Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... Dolly Towing .................................................. Dome Lamp Door 2-16 2-16 5-4 4-32 ......... 3-18 .................. ............... Ajar Warning Message Locks ................................... Power Door Locks ......................................... Programmable Automatic Door Locks .......... 3-44 ............... 2-8 2-9 ............... 2-9 ............... , Driver Position, Safety Belt ..................................... Driver Information Center (DIC) ....... 1-16 .......... 3-48 Driving At Night ................................................. 4-15 City ....................................................... 4-20 Defensive .............. 4-2 ................................ Drunken ....................................................... 4-2 Freeway ..................................................... 4-21 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-24 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-17 Winter ........................................................ 4-25 Driving On Grades 4-39 .................................... 4-26 Driving on Snow or Ice Driving Through Deep Standing Water ............... 4-19 ......................... Driving Through Flowing Water 4-19 Driving with a Trailer ....................................... 4-38 .................. 3-21 Dual Climate Control System .......................................... .. Easy Entry Seat Electrical System ........................................... 1-7 Add-on Equipment ...................................... 5-90 F I w s 2nd Circxit Rrrls.k~rs ........................... 5-9C! Headlamp Wiring ......................................... 5-90 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...... 5-90 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5-90 2-12 ............................... ..................... Emergency Trunk Release Handle Emisions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ................................................... 3-37 Engine Air CleanedFilter ......................................... 5-22 Battery ....................................................... 5-46 Change Oil Message ................................... 3-43 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-34 Coolant ...................................................... 5-25 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-20 ........................... Coolant Temperature Gage 3-33 Cooling System Inspection ................ .... 6-14 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-28 Low Oil Level Message ................................ 3-42 Oil ............................................................. 5-15 Overheating ................................................ 5-28 Starting ...................................................... 2-18 Engine Coolant Level Check .............................. 6-9 Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing .................. 4-40 Engine Oil Additives ........................................ 5-20 Engine Oil Level Check ..................................... 6-9 Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-16 Erasing HomeLink" Buttons .............................. 2-40 EXIT (Exit Feature Customization Mode) ............. 2-50 2-14 Express-Down Window .................................... Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-28 Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-14 F .... 5-81 FabricKarpet .............................. Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-22 Finding a PTY Station (RDS, XMTM and DAB) ......................... Finding a Station .................................... Finish Care .................................................... Finish Damage ............................................... Flash-to-Pass Feature .......................... Flat Tire ............................................ Flat Tire, Changing ............................. Fluid 3-57, 3-66 3-55, 3-64 5-85 5-86 ...... 3-9 .... 5-68 .... 5-68 Automatic Transaxle ..................................... 5-23 Power Steering ........................................... 5-41 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-42 FM Stereo ..................................................... 3-76 FOB HORN (Remote Audible Verification) ........... 2-47 FOB LIGHT (Remote Visual Verification) ............. 2-46 FOB PROG (Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming) ............................................. Fog Lamps .................................................... ............................................ Folding Rear Seat Following Distance .......................................... Footnotes ........................................................ 2-50 3-1 6 1-8 4-38 6-5 Fuel ....................................................... Additives ............ .................................. California Fuel .............................................. ..................... Filling a Portable Fuel Container Filling Your Tank ........................................... Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. Gage ......................................................... Gasoline Octane ........................................... Gasoline Specifications .................................. ................................. Low Warning Message System Inspection ................................... Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... Windshield Wiper ..................................... Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... Fuel .......................................................... Speedometer .............................................. Tachometer ................................................. Voltmeter Gage ........................................... Garage Door Opener ....................................... Gasoline Octane ........................................................ Specifications . ...................................... 5-5 5-6 5-6 5-9 5-7 5-7 3-39 5-5 5-5 3-46 6-14 5-90 5-90 3-33 3-39 3-29 3-29 3-31 2-37 5-5 5-5 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Glass Surfaces ............................................... Glove Box GM Mobility Program for Persons with ........ 2-39 5-83 ..................................................... 2-41 Disabilities ................................................ .. 7-5 ti Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... Head Restraints ............................................... Headlamp Aiming ....................................................... 5-53 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ................ 3-8 Headlamp Wiring ......................................... 5-90 Headlamps 3-6 1-6 ....................................... Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs ............................................ Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, 5-54 5-54 Message ........ and Parking Lamps ................................ .................................. 5-54 ........ 1-4 Heated Seats ... 3-47 Highbeam Out Warning 4-33 Highway Hypnosis ....................................... Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-24 Hitches .......................................................... 4-37 HomeLink@ Transmitter, Programming ................ 2-37 HomeLink@ Transmitter .................................... 2-37 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ " K - l G Release ..................................................... 5-1 1 Horn ............................................................ 3-7 Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message ........ 3-41 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank ............................................ 5-33 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator .................. 5-36 How to Add Fluid ............................................ 5-25 How to Check ........................................ 5-23, 5-60 How to Check Power Steering Fluid .................. 5-41 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-15 Hydroplaning .................................................. 4-18 If No Steam Is Corning From Your Engine .......... 5-30 I f Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-29 If the Light Is Flashing ..................................... 3-35 If the Light Is on Steady .................................. 3-36 If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ....... 4-30 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... 4-35 If You're Caught in a Blizzard ........................ 4-28 ................................ 2-17 Iyitinn Pnsitinns Ignition Transaxle Lock Check .... 6-12 ..... 2-6 Illumination on Remote Activation infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-31 Inflation -- Tire Pressure .................................. 5-60 ............... ........... Inspection ......................................... Brake System Engine Cooling System ................................ Exhaust System .......................................... Fuel System ............................................... Part C - Periodic Maintenance ....................... Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal ......................................... Throttle System ........................................... Instrument Panel Cluster ....................................................... Overview ..................................................... Instrument Panel Brightness ............................. Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver’s Side) ............................................. (Passenger’s Side) ....................................... Interior Lamps ................................................ Interior Plastic Components .............................. 6-14 6-14 6-14 6-14 6-13 6-13 6-1 4 3-27 3-4 3-1 6 5-91 5-93 5-91 5-83 Jump Starting ... ............... .... 5-47 Key Lock Cylinders Service .............................. 6-10 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-4 Keys ............................................................... 2-2 Lamps Exterior ...................................................... Interior ....................................................... Lap-Shoulder Belt ................................... LATCH System Child Restraints ............................. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ................ Latches. Seatback ............................. Leather ........................................... Leaving Your Vehicle ......................... Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ............................ Light 3-14 3-16 1-16, 1-24 .... 1-40 ............ 1-42 .............. 1-6 .. ............ 5-83 ............ 2-10 ............ 2-26 ..... Air Bag Readiness ......................... Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Brake System Warning ................................. Cruise Control ............................................. Malfunction Indicator .................................... Oil Pressure Indicator ................................... Safety Belt Reminder ................................... TCS Warning Light ...................................... Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ............ 3-30 ............ 3-32 3-31 3-38 3-34 3-37 3-29 3-33 .......... 3-33 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-32 Lockout Protection ...................................... 2-10 Locks Door ............................ 2-8 ............................ Leaving Your Vehicle .................................... 2-10 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-1 0 Power Door .................................................. 2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............... 2-9 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-14 Low Brake Fluid Warning Message .................... 3-46 Low Engine Oil Level Message ......................... 3-42 ............................. 3-46 Low Fuel Warning Message ............................... Low Oil Pressure Message 3-42 .......................................... Low Tire Message 3-43 Low Washer Fluid Warning Message ................. 3-45 LT DELAY (Delayed Headlamp Illumination) ........ 2-45 Lumbar Manual Controls ............................................ 1-3 Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 5-99 ........ !A Each !=LE! !=I!! . . . . . . . . . . . . C A u-rTI At Least Once a Month .................................. 6-9 At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-1 0 At Least Twice a Year .................................. 6-1 0 Brake System Inspection 6-14 .............................. Engine Cooling System Inspection ................. 6-14 Exhaust System inspeciion ........................... 6-34 6-14 Fuel System Inspection ................................ Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Lubricants ............................................... How This Section is Organized ....................... 6-3 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ......... 6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ............... 6-9 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-13 Part D - Recommended Fluids and 6-15 Part E - Maintenance Record ........................ 6-16 6-4 Scheduled Maintenance Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle ................................. Inspection .......................... 6-13 Throttle System Inspection ............................ 6-14 Using Your ................................................... 6-4 Environment ................... 6-2 Your Vehicle and the ..................... Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4-40 Making Turns ................................................. 4-38 Malfunction Indicator Light ............................. 3-34 ............. 1-3 Manual Lumbar Controls ............... Manual Operation ........................................... 3-21 Manual Seats ................................................... 1-2 ............... 2-6 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Message Boot and Seal .......................................... Battery Warning 3-41 Center ....................................................... 3-40 Change Engine Oil ...................................... 3-43 ....................................... 3-44 Door Ajar Warning Highbeam Out Warning 3-47 Hot Coolant Temperature Warning .................. 3-41 ................................ Message (cont.) ~~~ .............. 3-46 Low Brake Fluid Warning ............ Low Engine Oil Level ................................... 3-42 Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-46 Low Oil Pressure ......................................... 3-42 Low Tire ..................................................... 3-43 Low Washer Fluid Warning ........................... 3-45 Security ..................................................... 3-45 Service Traction System Warning ................... 3-40 3-47 Service Vehicle Soon ................................... Traction Active ............................................ 3-40 .................................. 3-44 Trunk Ajar Warning Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U S . Virgin Islands) ....................................... 7-4 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview ........................ 2-31 Automatic Dimming Rearview with Onstar@ ..... 2-31 Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-30 Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar@ ............. 2-30 2-33 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ 2-33 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-32 Odometer ................................... Off-Road Recovery ...................... Oil .... 3-29 .... 4-12 Engine ....................................... Pressure Indicator Light ................................ Pressure Message ....................................... ........ 5-15 3-37 3-42 OIL LIFE (GM Oil Life System Reset) ................ 2-44 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-29 OnStaP Services ........................................ 2-35 ............ 2-34 Onstar@ System 2-36 Onstar@ System Limitations .............................. 3-24 Operation Tips ................................................ ORIG . SET (Return to the Original Settings) ....... 2-50 Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-24 Outside ......................... Convex Mirror ............................................. Heated Mirrors ............................................ Power Mirrors ............................................. Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode Owners, Canadian ............................................... Owner’s Information ........................................ 2-33 2-33 2-32 ... 5-28 ii 7-10 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-17 Normal 5-99 Replacement Maintenance ............ Parts ................................................ Shifting Into Shifting Out of ............................................ Parade Dimming Park (P) ............................................. 3-17 2-25 2-27 10 Parking Brake ........................................................ Over Things That Burn ............................. Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle 2-24 2-27 Park (P) Mechanism Check ........................... 6-12 Parking on Hills .............................................. 4-39 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ............ 6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services .................. 6-9 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections .......... 6-13 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .... 6-1 5 ........................... 6-16 Part E - Maintenance Record Passenger Compartment Air Filter ..................... 3-25 Passing ................................................. 4-13, 4-38 Passlock@ ...................................................... 2-1 6 ................................ Plan Ahead When Possible 7-7 Playing a Cassette Tape .................................. 3-71 , ..... 3-61, 3-73 Playing a Compact Disc ..... 3-54, 3-63 Playing the Radio Power .................. ................. .................................................. .......... 3-18 Accessory Outlets ................... 3-1 9 Auxiliary Connection ..................................... Door Locks 2-9 h o p .......................................................... 3-1 Y Electrical System ......................................... 5-90 Six-Way Seats 1-3 .............................. Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-41 Windows .................................................... 2-1 4 Power Steering ............................................... 4-1 0 ........ Programmable Automatic Door Locks .................. 2-9 ....................................... Programmable Modes 2-9 Programming Mode ......................................... 2-43 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ............. 2-37 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-14 Radiator Pressure Cap .................................... Radio Messages ..................................... Radios .......................................................... 5-28 3-58, 3-68 3-52 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ................ 3-77 Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-78 Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-78 3-79 DAB Radio Antenna System .......................... Radio with Cassette and CD ......................... 3-62 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-53 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-52 I hett-Ueterrent ............................................ 3-75 Understanding Reception .............................. 3-76 RDS and DAB Messages ......................... 3-57, 3-67 Reading Lamps .............................................. 3-17 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...................... 1-26 Rear Seat Passenger Positions ......................... 1-23 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-23 11 Rear Storage Area .......................................... 2-41 Rear Window Defogger .................................... 3-23 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming .................. 2-31 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Onstar@ ..................................................... 2-31 2-30 Rearview Mirror with Onstar@ ........................... 2-30 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-4 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-31 Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-5 Remote Trunk Release .................................... 2-1 1 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire .................................................. 5-72 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-69 Removing the Wheel Covers and the Wheel Nut Caps ................................................... Replacement Bulbs ......................................... Replacing Brake System Parts .......................... Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ....................... 5-71 5-57 5-46 ............ 1-58 Reporting Safety Defects ................................... Canadian Government General Motors .......................................... United States Government ............. 7-9 7-9 .......... 7-8 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink@ Button ....................................... 2-40 ........ 2-40 .... 3-51 Resetting Defaults ........................... Resetting the Trip Computer ................. 12 Restraint System Check ................................... 6-10 Checking Your Restraint Systems ................... 1-57 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .......................................... 1-58 Restraint Systems Checking ............................................ Replacing Parts ........................................... Restraints, Head ............................................... Resynchronization ............................................. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts Roadside 1-57 1-58 1-6 2-7 2-18 ...... 1-23 Assistance Program ....................................... 7-5 ................... 4-30 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....... 2-29 Safety Belt Safety Belts Reminder Light ........................................ 3-29 Care of ...................................................... 5-84 Driver Position ............................................ 1-16 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-15 ..... 1-14 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ...................................... 1-26 Safety Belts (cont.) ................................. ................................ Rear Seat Passengers 1-23 Right Front Passenger Position .................. 1-23 Safety Belt Extender 1-28 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-22 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 1-10 4-37 iii 6-4 1-6 ....................... Safety Chains ................................................. Safety Warnings and Symbols Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... Seatback Latches ............................................. Seats .............................. ............................................ Easy Entry Seat Head Restraints ............................................ Heated Seats ............................................... Manual ........................................................ Manual Lumbar ............................................. ...................................... Reclining Seatbacks Seatback Latches .......................................... .................................... Six-Way Power Seats Split Folding Rear Seat .................................. 1-7 1-6 1-4 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-6 1-3 1-8 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System nmn” e l - + n--.&.-- ...................................... I 1 c a l acal 1 ua1uuI I Right Front Seat Position .............................. ................... 1-42 <-43 1-45 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ..................................................... Doing Your Own Work ................................... Engine Soon Light ....................................... 5-4 5-4 3-34 Service (cont.) Message .................................................... 3-45 Publications Ordering Information ..................... 7-9 Traction System Warning Message ................. 3-40 ................................. 3-47 Vehicle Soon Message Service Bulletins ............................................. 7-10 Service Manuals ............................................... 7-9 Setting Preset Stations ............................ 3-55, 3-65 Setting the Time ............................................. 3-52 Setting the Tone (Bassflreble) .................. 3-56, 3-65 SETTINGS (Display Current Settings) ................ 2-44 Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-86 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-25 ................................... 2-27 Shifting Out of Park (P) Skidding ........................................................ 4-14 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....................... 4-19 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ..................... 5-82 Specifications, Capacities ................................. 5-97 Speedometer .................................................. 3-29 ..................................... 1-8 Split Folding Rear Seat Starter Switch Check ....................................... 6-11 2-18 Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine ........................... Siarting .four 3666 Series ii v 6 Engine .............. 2-1Y Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-18 Steering ........................................................ 4-10 Steering in Emergencies .................................. 4-11 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection .............................. Steering Tips .................................................. 6-13 4-10 13 3-75 Steering Wheel Controls. Audio ......................... Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-41 Convenience Net ......................................... 2-41 Glove Box .................................................. 2-41 2-41 Rear Storage Area ....................................... Storing the Flat Tire and Tools .......................... 5-77 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools ....................... 5-78 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-30 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-14 Sunroof ......................................................... 2-42 Tachometer .................................................... Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps .................................................... TCS Warning Light .......................................... Theft-Deterrent, Radio ..................................... Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ Passlock@ ................................................... Throttle System Inspection ............................... Tilt Wheel ........................................................ Ti re 3-29 5-56 3-33 3-75 2-1 5 2-1 5 2-1 6 6-1 4 3-7 Low Message ............................................. 3-43 Tire Inflation Check ........................................... 6-9 TIRE MON (Tire Inflation Monitor Reset) ............. 2-44 14 Tires ..................................................... 5.59, 5-86 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-64 Chains ....................................................... 5-67 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-68 Compact Spare Tire ..................................... 5-79 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-68 Inflation -- Tire Pressure ............................... 5-60 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-62 Pressure Monitor System .............................. 5-60 5-65 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-66 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-66 ...................... When It Is Time for New Tires 5-63 .................... 2-20 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater the Instrument Panel ............................. Top of 5-83 Top Strap ...................................................... 1-39 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-40 Torque Lock ................................................... 2-26 .................. 4-37 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Towing Recreational Vehicle ..................................... Towing a Trailer .......................................... Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-31 4-34 4-31 Traction Active Message ........................................... Control System (TCS) .................................... Control System Warning Light ....................... Service Traction System Warning Message 3-40 4-8 3-33 ..... 3-40 Trailer Brakes ................................................. Transaxle Fluid. Automatic ........................................... Transaxle Operation. Automatic ......................... Transmission. Transaxle. Transfer Case Unit 4-38 5-23 2-21 Repair Manual ............................................ Transmitter Verification ...................................... Transportation Options ...................................... Trip Computer ................................................ Trip Odometer ................................................ ................................ TRNKJAMB (Trunk Jamb) Trunk ............................................................ Trunk Ajar Warning Message ............................ Trunk Assist Handle ........................................ Trunk Lock Trunk Release Sensor Check ........................... Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ....................... Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 7-10 2-6 7-7 3-51 3-29 2-48 2-1 1 3-44 2-12 .................................................... 2-1 1 6-10 3-8 3-7 ... 4-39 .... Underbody Flushing Service ............................. Underhood Fuse Block (Lower) ......................... (Upper) ......................... Underhood Fuse Block ........................ Understanding Radio Reception 6-12 5-96 5-95 3-76 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ........................ 5-65 United States ................................................... 7-4 .............................. Used Replacement Wheels 5-67 Using Cleaner on Fabric .................................. 5-82 Using HomeLinkO ........................................... 2-40 Vehicle Control ........................................................ 4-5 Customization Settings ................................. 3-79 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-32 3-47 Service Soon Message ................................. Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............................................. 5-89 Service Parts Identification Label ................... 5-89 2-43 5-47 3-24 5-83 ............... 2-14 2-14 3-31 Vehicle Personalization .................................... Vehicle Storage .............................................. Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... Vinyl ......................................................... Visor Vanity Mirrors ............... Visors ................. Voltmeter ............................... ............................... Gage 15 Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ................ 3-26 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... Other Warning Devices .................................. Safety and Symbols ......................................... Vehicle Damage .............................................. Washer Fluid Low Warning Message Washing Your Vehicle ...................................... Weatherstrip Lubrication ................................... Weight of the Trailer ........................................ Weight of the Trailer Tongue ............................. What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ........................ What to Do with Used Oil ................................ What to Use .......................................... Wheels 3-6 3-6 iii iv ................. 3-45 5-84 6-1 0 4-35 4-36 5-18 5-21 5-26, 5-42 Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... Replacement ............................................... When to Add Engine Oil .................................. When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life SystemTM) ................................ 5-20 When to Check .............................................. 5-60 ............................ When to Check and Change 5-23 When to Check Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41 5-66 5-66 5-17 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill ......................................... Where to Put the Restraint ............................ Why Safety Belts Work ........ .................... Windows ....................................................... Power ........................................................ Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................... Windshield Washer ......................................... 4-40 1-38 1-11 2-13 2-14 5-85 3-10 Fluid .......................................................... 5-42 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check ............. 6-9 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement .................................. Fuses ........................................................ Windshield Wipers ............................................ Winter Driving ................................................ Wiper Blade Check ......................................... 5-58 5-90 3-9 4-25 6-10 XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna System .... XMTM Satellite Radio Service ............ .... 3-79 .... 3-76 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2 16 . The 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats Rear Seats Safety Belts Child Restraints Air Bag Systems Restraint System Check ........................... ............................................... ............................................... ............................................. ....................................... ...................................... ............................ Features and Controls ..................................... ........................................................ ....................................... ................................................. ............................ Keys Doors and Locks Windows Theft-Deterrent Systems Starting and Operating Your Mirrors Onstar@ System HomeLink@ Transmitter stnrsge P.rE!c Sun roof Vehicle Personalization .................................................... ...................................... ............................. ......................................... .................................................. ............................. Instrument Panel ............................................. .......................... ...................................... 1-1 1-2 1-8 1-10 1-29 1-48 1-57 2-1 2-2 2-8 2-1 3 2-1 5 ........... 2-17 2-30 2-34 2-37 L 3 - A 1 I I 2-42 2-43 3-1 3-4 3-21 ......... 3-26 3-40 3-48 Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages and Message Center Driver Information Center ....................................... .................. Indicators Vehicle (DIC) the Hood Driving Your Vehicle Trip Computer Audio System(s) ..................................... .................................... Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle Towing ................................................... Service and Appearance Care .......................... ..................................................... ......................................................... Service Fuel Checking Things Under Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Vehicle Identification Electrical System Zapaciiies ana Speciiicaiions Normal Maintenance Replacement ...................................................... ..................................... ................................. ...................................... ..................... .................................... 3-51 ....................................... 3-52 4-1 ....................................... ..... 4-2 4-31 5-1 5-3 5-5 ............... 5-10 5-53 5-54 ......... 5-58 5-59 5-81 5-89 5-90 5-97 ...... 5-99 6-1 6-2 7-1 .................. 7 n 1 -L ............................ 7-8 Maintenance Schedule ..................................... ................................ Customer Assistance Information .................... Cust~me: Assistance Infarmation Reporting Safety Defects ................................................................ Maintenance Schedule Parts Index 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 How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things. Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of what’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name MONTE CARLO are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name ”General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 10325250 A First Edition @Copyright General Motors Corporation 06/19/02 All Rights Reserved ii Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,’’ “Don’t do this” or “Don’t let 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 Also, in this book you will find these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gage or indicator. If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component, gage or indicator reference the following topics in the Index: 0 Seats and Restraint Systems Features and Controls Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 0 Audio Systems Engine Compartment Overview iv These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle: INJURY CAUTION POSSIBLE p\ SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAlTERY X I D COULD CAUSE BURNS FULLY REARWARD* AVO I D SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR EXPLODE BAlTERY LATCH BOTH LAP AND SHOULDER BELTS TO DO PROTECT NOT TWIST OCCUPANT SAFETY BELT WHEN ATACHING I \ MASTER SWITCH 0 ENGINE COOLANT TEMP LIGHTING - 0- *@$? 8 LAMPS P=- COOLANT a *:{io CHARGING I-1 BRAKE (@) CHILD RESTRAINT b*'Q DO NOT INSTALL A REAR-FACING IN THIS SEATING PGSITION NARNlNG FLASHER TURN SIGNALS ENGINE OIL BAlTERY SYSTEM DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS DO NOT INSTALL A 'ORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSITION PRESSURE W* ANTI-LOCK (@) BRAKES \& /z FAYST; BELTS MOVE SEAT SECURE CHILD SEAT PULL BELT COMPLETELY THEN SECURE

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2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owners Manual