2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO mirror

Table of Contents
Windows
Keys and Door Locks
Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
Remote Trunk Release
Automatic Transaxle
Parking Brake
Tilt Wheel
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Windshield Wipers
Cruise Control (If Equipped)Exterior and Interior Lamps
Mirrors
Storage Compartments
Trunk Convenience Net (If Equipped)
Accessory Power Outlet/Auxiliary Power Connection
OnStar® System (If Equipped)
Power Sunroof (Option)
HomeLink® Transmitter (Option)
Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages
Driver Information Center (Option) Seats and Seat Controls
Safety BeltsAir Bag Systems
Restraint Systems for Children
Section
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Section
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Seats and Restraint Systems
Features and Controls
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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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-2 Windows
2
-4 Keys
2
-6 Door Locks
2
-8 Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped)
2
-12 Trunk
2
-17 Theft
2
-18 Content Theft-Deterrent (Option)
2
-20 Vehicle Customization Settings
2
-28 Passlock

2-28 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-29 Ignition Positions
2
-30 Starting Your Engine
2
-33 Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
2
-34 Automatic Transaxle Operation
2
-38 Parking Brake
2
-39 Shifting Into PARK (P)
2
-41 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
2
-42 Parking Over Things That Burn
2
-42 Engine Exhaust2
-43 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
2
-44 Tilt Wheel
2
-44 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-51 Exterior Lamps
2
-53 Interior Lamps
2
-56 Mirrors
2
-61 Accessory Power Outlet
2
-62 Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop)
2
-62 Cellular Phone Readiness Package (Option)
2
-63 OnStar
System (If Equipped)
2
-66 Power Sunroof (Option)
2
-67 HomeLink
Transmitter (Option)
2
-72 The Instrument Panel -- Your
Information System
2
-74 Instrument Panel Cluster
2
-77 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
2
-88 Message Center
2
-97 Driver Information Center (DIC) (Option)

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Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
To turn the fog lamps on,
press the fog lamps button
located next to the exterior
lamp control on the left side
of the steering column. Your
ignition must be in ON for
the fog lamps to illuminate.
A light will glow in the button to let you know that the
fog lamps are on. (Your parking lamps must be on or
your fog lamps won't come on.) Press the button again
to turn the fog lamps off. The fog lamps will go off
whenever you change to high
-beam headlamps.
When you return to low beams, the fog lamps will come
on again.
Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights and
cluster by turning the exterior lamp knob. Turn the knob
clockwise to increase the brightness of the instrument
panel and cluster, and counterclockwise to decrease the
brightness. Your parking lamps must be on for this
feature to work.
Courtesy Lamps
When a door is opened, several lamps will come on.
These lamps are courtesy lamps. They make it easy for
you to enter and leave your vehicle. You can also turn
these lamps on by turning the exterior lamps knob
clockwise all the way.
Some of the lamps have switches so you can turn them
on, even when the doors are closed. These lamps are
reading lamps, located on the rearview mirror.

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Delayed Exit Lighting
This feature illuminates the interior for a period of time
after the key is removed from the ignition.
The vehicle's ignition must be off for delayed exit
lighting to work. When the key is removed, interior
illumination will activate and remain on until one of the
following occurs:

The ignition is in ON,

the power door locks are activated or

an illumination period of 25 seconds has elapsed.
If during the illumination period a door is opened, the
timed illumination period will be canceled and the
interior lamps will remain on.
Parade Mode
The instrument panel has an added feature called
parade mode. This feature prohibits the dimming of
your instrument panel displays during the daylight while
the headlamps are on so that you'll still be able to see
the displays.
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located on the rearview mirror.
These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps come on
when any door is opened. Press the button to turn them
on. Press it again to turn them off.
Dome Lamp
The dome lamp will come on when you open a door.
You can also turn this lamp on by turning the headlamp
knob clockwise as far as it will go.
Battery Rundown Protection
Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from
draining the battery in case you accidentally leave the
interior courtesy lamps, reading/map lamps, visor vanity
lamps, trunk lamp or glove box lamps on. If you leave
any of these lamps on, they will automatically turn off
after 10 minutes, if the ignition is in OFF. The lamps
won't come back on again until you do the following:

Turn the ignition on or

turn the lamp switch off, then on.

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If your vehicle has less than 15 miles (25 km) on the
odometer, the battery saver will turn off the lamps after
only three minutes.
Battery rundown protection will also work if the
headlamps are left on. After having been left on for
10 minutes, the headlamps and the parking lamps will
flash three times. They will remain on for one more
minute before being turned off automatically.
Mirrors
Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when you
are sitting in a comfortable driving position.
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror with
Map Lamps
To reduce glare from headlamps behind you, pull the
lever at the bottom of the mirror toward you (to the
night position). To return the mirror back to the day
position, push the lever away from you.
There are two map lamps located on the bottom of the
mirror. Each lamp is turned on and off by pressing the
button next to the lamp.
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
and Map Lamps (Option)
This mirror has a lever located at the bottom of the
mirror between the two map lamps. This lever is used to
change the mirror from day to night position. To reduce
glare from headlamps behind you while driving at night,
turn the lever 90 degrees. To return to the mirror back to
the day position, return the lever to its original position.
There are two map lamps located on the bottom of the
mirror. Each lamp is turned on and off by pressing the
button next to the lamp.
There are also three OnStar buttons located at the
bottom of the mirror face. See your dealer for more
information on the system and how to subscribe to
OnStar. See ªOnStar

Systemº in the Index for
more information about the services OnStar provides.

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Electrochromic Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror (Option)
Your vehicle may have an electrochromic day/night
rearview mirror. Push the button in the center of the
mirror to turn this feature on. The mirror will darken
gradually to reduce glare from headlamps behind you.
This may take a few moments. The mirror will lighten
whenever you shift to REVERSE (R).
There are two map lamps located on the bottom of the
mirror. Each lamp is turned on and off by pressing the
button next to the lamp.One photocell on the front of the mirror senses when it
is becoming dark outside. Another photocell, facing
rearward, senses headlamps behind you. To turn the
electrochromic feature off, press the button in the center
of the mirror again.
To keep the photocells operating well, occasionally
clean them with a cotton swab and glass cleaner.
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
and Map Lamps (Option)
Your vehicle may have an automatic electrochromic
day/night rearview mirror with the OnStar System.
The automatic dimming feature is turned on or off by
pressing the far left button, located on the lower part of
the mirror face, for up to three seconds. When turned on,
this mirror functions exactly like the electrochromic
mirror described previously. See ªMirrors,
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearviewº in the Index for
more information.
There are two map lamps located on the bottom of the
mirror. Each lamp is turned on and off by pressing the
button next to the lamp.

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There are also three OnStar buttons located at the
bottom of the mirror face. See your dealer for more
information on the system and how to subscribe to
OnStar. See ªOnStar

Systemº in the Index for
more information about the services OnStar provides.
Power Outside Mirrors
The power mirror controls
are located near the
driver's side window,
on the armrest.
To choose either the left or right outside mirror, press
either side of the top switch. Press any of the four
arrows located below the top switch on the control to
move the mirrors in the desired direction.
Adjust each mirror so you can see the side of your
vehicle and the area behind your vehicle.

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Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from the
driver's seat.
CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
Heated Outside Mirrors (Option)
The surface of both outside mirrors will heat when you
activate the rear window defogger. See ªRear Window
Defoggerº in the Index.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box.
To open, lift the latch.
Center Console
The console has cupholders, a cassette tape storage area
and a coinholder. To open the console's storage area,
pull up on the latch located in the front of the console lid
and pull up.
Rear Seat Armrest and Cupholders
To access the rear cupholders, pull down on the
cloth strap located toward the top of your center
back seat cushion. You will then have access to the
dual cupholders.