2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO display

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Automatic Transaxle Operation
Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the
console between the front seats.
The above graphic is displayed on your instrument
panel cluster.
Maximum engine speed is limited on automatic
transaxle vehicles when you're in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) to protect driveline components from
improper operation.
There are several different positions for your shift lever.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS
-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Changes and modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
Programming the HomeLink
Transmitter
Do not use the transmitter with any garage door opener
that does not have the ªstop and reverseº feature. This
includes any garage door opener model manufactured
before April 1, 1982.
Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage
door you are programming!Your vehicle's engine should be turned off while
programming the HomeLink

Transmitter. Follow these
steps to program up to three channels:
1. If you have not previously programmed a universal
channel, proceed to Step 2. Otherwise, hold down
the two outside buttons on the HomeLink


Transmitter until the indicator light begins to flash
rapidly (approximately 20 seconds). Then release the
buttons. This procedure initializes the memory and
erases any previous settings for all three channels.
2. Hold the end of the hand
-held transmitter
approximately one to three inches away from the
HomeLink

Transmitter making sure that you can
still see the display.
3. Decide which one of the three channels you want to
program. Using both hands, press the hand
-held
transmitter button and the desired button on the
HomeLink

Transmitter. Continue to hold both
buttons through Step 4.
4. Hold down both buttons until you see the indicator
light on the HomeLink

Transmitter flash, first
slowly then rapidly. The rapid flashing, which could
take up to 90 seconds, indicates that the HomeLink


Transmitter has been programmed. Release both
buttons once the light starts to flash rapidly.

2-62 Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles
per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your
odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in
either miles (used in the United States) or in kilometers
(used in Canada). If your vehicle is equipped with
Driver Information Center (DIC), you can choose which
units you would like displayed. See ªDriver Information
Center (DIC)º in the Index.
Your vehicle has a tamper
-resistant odometer. If you see
ERROR, you'll know someone has probably tampered
with it and the numbers may not be accurate.
You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a
new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the
mileage total of the old odometer, then that will be done.
But if it can't, then it will be set at zero and a label must
be put on the driver's door to show the old mileage
reading when the new odometer was installed.
Trip Odometer
Your trip odometer tells how far you have driven since
you last reset it.
Your trip/select reset switch will go back and forth
between the odometer and the trip odometer if the
button is pressed and released within 1.5 seconds. If the button is pressed and held for longer than
1.5 seconds while in the trip odometer mode, it will be
reset to zero. If the button is pressed and held for longer
than 1.5 seconds while in the odometer mode, it will
have no effect.
Your trip odometer will work no matter what position
your key is in, and even if the key isn't in.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays
the engine speed in
thousands of revolutions
per minute (rpm).
NOTICE:
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in
the red area, or engine damage may occur.

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This message is displayed
in the message center
when the engine oil
pressure is low. A chime
will sound continuously,
also. If this occurs, you
should have your vehicle
serviced immediately.
CAUTION:
Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
If you do, your engine can become so hot that
it catches fire. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon as possible and have your
vehicle serviced.
NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and is not covered by
your warranty.
Cruise Light (If Equipped)
The CRUISE light comes
on whenever you set your
cruise control. See ªCruise
Controlº in the Index.

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The fuel gage, when the ignition is on, tells you about
how much fuel you have left in your tank.
The gage will first indicate empty before you are out of
fuel, and you should get more fuel as soon as possible.
Here are three situations you may experience with your
fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with the
fuel gage.

At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before
the gage reads full.

It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the
fuel gage indicated. For example, the gage may have
indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took
a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to
fill the tank.

The gage goes back to empty when you turn off
the ignition.Message Center
The message center is located below the the tachometer
gage on the instrument panel cluster. It gives you
important safety and maintenance facts.
Modes
SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM
If this message appears
when you are driving,
there is a problem with
your traction control
system and your vehicle
is in need of service.
When this message is displayed, the system will not
limit wheel spin. The message will stay on for
60 seconds and then go out. Four chimes will also
be heard. Adjust your driving accordingly.

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TRACTION ACTIVE
This message will
appear when the
traction control system
is limiting wheel spin.
The message will stay on a few seconds after the
traction system stops limiting wheel spin.BATTERY LIFE INDICATORWhen the vehicle is
started this message
will be displayed for
three seconds.
If the message is displayed when the engine is running,
you may have a problem with your charging system.
If there is a problem with the charging system, four
chimes will sound when the message comes on. The
battery display will also stay on while the key is in ON
until the engine is started.
If the message stays on after starting the engine it
could indicate a problem with the generator drive belt,
or some other charging system problem. Have it
checked right away. Driving with this message on
could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with this message
displayed, it helps to turn off all your accessories.

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HOT COOLANT TEMP
This message is displayed
when the cooling system
temperature gets hot.
A chime will sound
continuously, also.
Check the coolant temperature gage and the coolant
level. See ªEngine Coolantº, ªEngine Coolant
Temperature Gageº and ªEngine Overheatingº in
the Index for further information.
LOW COOLANT LEVEL
This message is displayed
when the cooling system is
low on coolant. Four chimes
will also sound.
The engine may overheat. See ªEngine Coolantº in the
Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.LOW OIL PRESSURE
This message is displayed
when the engine oil pressure
is low. A chime will sound
continuously, also. See ªOil
Pressure Indicator/Low Oil
Pressure Lightº earlier in
this section.
LOW ENG OIL LEVEL
This message is displayed
for 60 seconds at the start of
each ignition cycle when the
engine oil level is low. Four
chimes will also sound.
See ªEngine Oilº in the Index on how to check the oil
level and for what type of oil to add.

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CHANGE ENGINE OIL
This message is displayed
when the engine oil needs
to be changed.
When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the
Engine Oil Life monitor. See ªEngine Oil, When to
Changeº in the Index.
DOOR AJAR
This message will appear
if the driver's door or the
passenger's door is not
completely closed and
the ignition is in ON.
If you are in a forward or reverse gear position you will
also hear four chimes.SECURITY
This message is
displayed to monitor
the Passlock

system.
If the security message is displayed continuously while
driving and stays on, there may be a problem with the
Passlock system. Your vehicle will not be protected by
Passlock, and you should see your dealer for service.
LOW FUEL
This message is
displayed when your
vehicle is low on fuel.
Four chimes will
also sound.
Refer to the fuel gage for a better indication of the
amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.