2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Engine

H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-6
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-9
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-91
Headlamp......................................................5-53
Aiming.......................................................5-53
Headlamps....................................................5-54
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-54
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-54
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps..................................5-54
Heated Outside Mirrors....................................2-33
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Heating.........................................................3-24
Highbeam Out Warning Message......................3-52
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-22
Hitches..........................................................4-37
HomeLink Transmitter, Programming..................2-36
HomeLink
žTransmitter....................................2-35
Hood............................................................5-10
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-7
Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message........3-46How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-34
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-37
How to Add Fluid............................................5-26
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-42
How to Check........................................5-24, 5-60
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-22
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-16
Hydroplaning..................................................4-17
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-31
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-30
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-40
If the Light Is on Steady..................................3-40
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-28
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-35
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-26
Ignition Positions.............................................2-17
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check..........................6-13
Illumination on Remote Activation........................ 2-6
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-32
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-60
7

Inspection......................................................6-15
Brake System.............................................6-15
Engine Cooling System................................6-15
Exhaust System..........................................6-14
Fuel System...............................................6-15
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-14
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-14
Throttle System...........................................6-15
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-17
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
(Passenger's Side).......................................5-94
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver's Side).......5-92
Instrument Panel.............................................3-31
Cluster.......................................................3-31
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Interior Lamps................................................3-17
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-48
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-11
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Lamps...........................................................3-15
Exterior......................................................3-15
Interior.......................................................3-17
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-16, 1-24
LATCH System...............................................1-41
Child Restraints...........................................1-41
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-43
Latches, Seatback............................................ 1-6
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running.....................................................2-26
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-10
Light.............................................................3-34
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-34
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-37
Brake System Warning.................................3-36
Cruise Control.............................................3-43
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-38
Oil Pressure Indicator...................................3-42
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-34
TCS Warning Light......................................3-37
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-37
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-32
Lockout Protection..........................................2-10
8

Locks............................................................. 2-8
Door........................................................... 2-8
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-10
Lockout Protection.......................................2-10
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Loss of Control...............................................4-13
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message....................3-51
Low Engine Oil Level Message.........................3-47
Low Fuel Warning Message.............................3-50
Low Oil Pressure Message...............................3-46
Low Tire Message..........................................3-48
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message.................3-50
LT DELAY (Delayed Headlamp Illumination)........2-43
Lumbar........................................................... 1-3
Manual Controls............................................ 1-3
M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-100
Maintenance Schedule.....................................6-10
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-10
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-11
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-11
Brake System Inspection..............................6-15
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-15
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-14
Fuel System Inspection................................6-15Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
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.............6-10
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections......6-14
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-16
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-17
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-14
Throttle System Inspection............................6-15
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-40
Making Turns.................................................4-38
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-38
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-3
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Message.......................................................3-45
Battery Warning..........................................3-45
Center.......................................................3-44
Change Engine Oil......................................3-47
Door Ajar Warning.......................................3-48
Highbeam Out Warning................................3-52
Hot Coolant Temperature Warning..................3-46
Low Brake Fluid Warning..............................3-51
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Message (cont.)
Low Engine Oil Level...................................3-47
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-50
Low Oil Pressure.........................................3-46
Low Tire .....................................................3-48
Low Washer Fluid Warning...........................3-50
Security.....................................................3-49
Service Traction System Warning...................3-44
Service Vehicle Soon...................................3-51
Traction Active............................................3-45
Trunk Ajar Warning......................................3-49
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) ± Customer Assistance....................... 7-4
Mirrors..........................................................2-32
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
ž.....2-32
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-31
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
ž.............2-30
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-29
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-33
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-34
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-33
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-16
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-100
O
Odometer......................................................3-33
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
OIL LIFE (GM Oil Life System Reset)................2-42
Oil ................................................................5-16
Engine.......................................................5-16
Pressure Indicator Light................................3-42
Pressure Message.......................................3-46
Older Children, Restraints................................1-29
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-35
OnStaržServices............................................2-34
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-34
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-35
ORIG. SET (Return to the Original Settings).......2-49
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-27
Outside.........................................................2-33
Convex Mirror.............................................2-33
Heated Mirrors............................................2-34
Power Mirrors.............................................2-33
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..........................................5-29
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-4
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-10
10

Radios (cont.)
Setting the Time..........................................3-56
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-89
Understanding Reception..............................3-91
RDS Messages..............................3-61, 3-72, 3-81
Reading Lamps..............................................3-19
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-26
Rear Seat Passenger Positions.........................1-23
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-23
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-39
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-27
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar
ž..............................................2-32
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-31
Rearview Mirror with OnStar
ž...........................2-30
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-29
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-30
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Trunk Release....................................2-11
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-74
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-71
Removing the Wheel Covers and the Wheel
Nut Caps...................................................5-73
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-57
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-47
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash.....................................................1-57Reporting Safety Defects................................... 7-9
Canadian Government................................... 7-9
General Motors............................................. 7-9
United States Government.............................. 7-8
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
žButton.......2-38
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-39
Resetting the Trip Computer.............................3-55
Restraint System Check...................................6-11
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-56
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-57
Restraint Systems...........................................1-56
Checking....................................................1-56
Replacing Parts...........................................1-57
Resynchronization............................................. 2-7
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-17
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-23
Roadside......................................................... 7-5
Assistance Program....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-29
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-28
S
Safety Belt.....................................................3-34
Reminder Light............................................3-34
Safety Belts...................................................5-85
Care of......................................................5-85
Driver Position............................................1-16
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Safety Belts (cont.)
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-16
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts.............................................1-15
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-26
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
Safety Chains.................................................4-37
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
Seatback Latches............................................. 1-6
Seat............................................................... 1-6
Head Restraints............................................ 1-6
Seats.............................................................. 1-7
Easy Entry Seat............................................ 1-7
Heated Seats............................................... 1-4
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-3
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Seatback Latches.......................................... 1-6
Six-Way Power Seats.................................... 1-3
Split Folding Rear Seat.................................. 1-8
Securing a Child Restraint................................1-43
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-43
Rear Seat Position......................................1-43
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-46Securing a Child Restraint (cont.)
Selecting Outside Air or Recirculation................3-23
Selecting the Fan Speed..................................3-23
Service Bulletins.............................................7-10
Service Manuals............................................... 7-9
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-38
Message....................................................3-49
Publications Ordering Information..................... 7-9
Traction System Warning Message.................3-44
Vehicle Soon Message.................................3-51
Setting Preset Stations....................3-59, 3-70, 3-80
Setting the Time.............................................3-56
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........3-59, 3-70, 3-80
SETTINGS (Display Current Settings)................2-42
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-87
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-25
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-27
Skidding........................................................4-14
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-18
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-83
Speci®cations, Capacities.................................5-98
Speedometer..................................................3-33
Split Folding Rear Seat..................................... 1-8
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-12
Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine...........................2-18
Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine..............2-19
13

Starting Your Engine.......................................2-18
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-11
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot
and Seal Inspection.....................................6-14
Steering Tips..................................................4-10
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-90
Steering........................................................4-10
Storage Areas................................................2-39
Center Console Storage Area........................2-39
Convenience Net.........................................2-40
Glove Box..................................................2-39
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-39
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools..........................5-79
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-80
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-28
Sun Visors.....................................................2-14
Sunroof.........................................................2-40
T
Tachometer....................................................3-33
Taillamps.......................................................5-56
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps...................................5-56
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-37
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-89
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-14
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-14
Passlock
ž...................................................2-16Throttle System Inspection...............................6-15
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire In¯ation Check.........................................6-10
TIRE MON (Tire In¯ation Monitor Reset)............2-43
Tire ...............................................................3-48
Low Message.............................................3-48
Tires.............................................................5-59
Buying New Tires........................................5-65
Chains.......................................................5-69
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-70
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-81
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-69
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure...............................5-60
Inspection and Rotation................................5-63
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-61
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-66
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-67
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-67
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-64
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-20
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-40
Top Strap......................................................1-39
Torque Lock...................................................2-26
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-36
Towing..........................................................4-30
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-30
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-34
Your Vehicle...............................................4-29
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W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-30
Warnings......................................................... 3-6
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washer Fluid Low Warning Message.................3-50
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-85
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-11
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-36
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-35
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-18
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-22
What to Use..................................5-27, 5-42, 5-43
Wheels..........................................................5-67
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-67
Replacement...............................................5-67
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-17
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System)...................................5-20
When to Check and Change............................5-24
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-42
When to Check..............................................5-60
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter..............................................5-22When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill.........................................4-40
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-38
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-12
Windows.......................................................2-12
Power........................................................2-13
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check................6-10
Windshield Washer.........................................3-11
Fluid..........................................................5-43
Windshield Wiper............................................5-58
Blade Replacement......................................5-58
Fuses........................................................5-91
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-10
Winter Driving................................................4-24
Wiper Blade Check.........................................6-11
X
XMŸ Radio Satellite Service
(USA Only).................................3-57, 3-68, 3-78
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System................3-94
XMŸ Satellite Radio Service (USA Only)...........3-91
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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