2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO cruise control

Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-7
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-15
Interior Lamps..............................................3-17
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-20
Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop).........3-21
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-21
Climate Controls............................................3-22
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-22
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-28
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators.............3-30
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-31
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-33
Tachometer.................................................3-33
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-34
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-34
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-35
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-36
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-37Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light...........................................3-37
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-38
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-38
Oil Pressure Indicator Light............................3-42
Cruise Control Light......................................3-43
Fuel Gage...................................................3-43
Message Center.............................................3-44
Service Traction System Warning Message......3-44
Traction Active Message................................3-45
Battery Warning Message..............................3-45
Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message.....3-46
Low Oil Pressure Message............................3-46
Low Engine Oil Level Message.......................3-47
Change Engine Oil Message..........................3-47
Low Tire Message........................................3-48
Door Ajar Warning Message...........................3-48
Trunk Ajar Warning Message.........................3-49
Security Message.........................................3-49
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message...............3-50
Low Fuel Warning Message...........................3-50
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message.................3-51
Service Vehicle Soon Message.......................3-51
Highbeam Out Warning Message....................3-52
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-1

The main components of your instrument panel are listed here:
A. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See ªInstrument Panel
Fuse Blockº under
Fuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 5-91.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever (behind steering
wheel). See
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
on page 3-7.
C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See
Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-90.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. See
Instrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-31.
E. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See
Hazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
F. Audio System. See
Audio System(s) on page 3-56.
G. Air Outlet. See ªOutlet Adjustmentº under
Dual
Climate Control System on page 3-22.
H. Exterior Lamps Control. See
Exterior Lamps on
page 3-15.I. Remote Trunk Release. See ªRemote Trunk
Releaseº under
Trunk on page 2-10.
J. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever. See
Tilt Wheel on
page 3-7.
K. Hood Release. See
Hood Release on page 5-10.
L. Cruising Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See
ªCruise Controlº under
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever on page 3-7.
M. Ignition Switch. See ªIgnition Positionsº under
New
Vehicle Break-In on page 2-16.
N. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lever. See
Automatic
Transaxle Operation on page 2-21.
O. Climate Controls. See
Dual Climate Control System
on page 3-22.
P. Glove Box. See
Glove Box on page 2-39.
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Cruise Control
If your vehicle is equipped with cruise control, you can
maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This
can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not
work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
When you apply your brakes, the cruise control
shuts off.{CAUTION:
·Cruise control can be dangerous where
you can't drive safely at a steady speed.
So, don't use your cruise control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.
·Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast
changes in tire traction can cause
needless wheel spinning, and you could
lose control. Don't use cruise control on
slippery roads.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system (optional) begins to limit wheel spin, the
cruise control will automatically disengage. See
Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8. When road
conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may
turn the cruise control back on.
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Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when you're
not using cruise, you might hit a button and go
into cruise when you don't want to. You could
be startled and even lose control. Keep the
cruise control switch off until you want to use
cruise control.
1. Push the CRUISE
ON/OFF button located
on the steering
wheel to turn the cruise
control on.
2. Get up to the speed you want.3. Press SET located on your steering wheel and
release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator.
The CRUISE light on the instrument panel cluster will
come on after the cruise control has been set to
the desired speed.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed
and then you apply the brake. This, of course shuts
off the cruise control. But you don't need to reset it.
Once you're going about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more,
press RES (Resume) on
your steering wheel.
You'll go right back up to
your chosen speed
and stay there.
3-13

Increasing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
·Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher
speed. Press SET on the steering wheel, then
release the button and the accelerator pedal.
You'll now cruise at the higher speed.
·Press ACC (Accelerate) on the steering wheel. Hold
it there until you get up to the speed you want and
then release the button. To increase your speed
in very small amounts, press ACC brie¯y and then
release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle
will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
The accelerate feature will only work after you set the
cruise control speed by pressing SET on the steering
wheel.
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while using
cruise control:
·Press COAST on the steering wheel until you reach
the lower speed you want, then release it.
·To slow down in very small amounts, press COAST
on the steering wheel brie¯y. Each time you do this,
you'll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle
will slow down to the cruise speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness of the
hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step
on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.
When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to
a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course,
applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many
drivers ®nd this to be too much trouble and don't use
cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are two ways to cancel the cruise control:
·Step lightly on the brake pedal.
·Press CRUISE ON/OFF on the steering wheel.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your
cruise control set speed memory is erased.
3-14

Cruise Control Light
Tthe CRUISE light comes
on whenever you set your
cruise control. See
ªCruise Controlº under
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever on page 3-7.
Fuel Gage
The fuel gage, when the ignition is on, tells you about
how much fuel you have left in your tank.
The gage will ®rst indicate empty before you are out of
fuel, and you should get more fuel as soon as
possible.
United States-3400 V6
Engine ClusterUnited States-3800 V6
Engine Cluster
Canada-3400 V6 Engine
ClusterCanada-3800 V6 Engine
Cluster
3-43

If you don't have anti-lock, use a ªsqueezeº braking
technique. This will give you maximum braking while
maintaining steering control. You can do this by pushing
on the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure.
In an emergency, you will probably want to squeeze the
brakes hard without locking the wheels. If you hear or
feel the wheels sliding, ease off the brake pedal.
This will help you retain steering control. If you
dohave
anti-lock, it's different. See ªAnti-Lock Brake Systemº
in this section.
In many emergencies, steering can help you more than
even the very best braking.
Traction Control System (TCS)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Traction Control System
that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in
slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it
senses that one or both of the front wheels are
spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this
happens, the system reduces engine power and may
also upshift the transaxle and apply the front brakes to
limit wheel spin.This light will come on when your Traction Control
System is limiting wheel spin. See
Traction Active
Message on page 3-45.
You may feel or hear the system working, but this is
normal.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. When road
conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may
re-engage the cruise control. See
Cruise Control Light
on page 3-43. United States
Canada
4-8

Fuses Usage
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
ABS/PCMAnti-Lock Brake System, Powertrain
Control Module, Brake Switch,
Crank Relay, Canister Vent Solenoid
(Run, Crank)
STOPBrake Lamps, Body Control Module
(Run, Crank)
TURN SIGNAL Turn Signal Flashers
CRUISECruise Control Steering Column
Controls
AC/CRUISEHVAC Temp Door Motors & Module,
Cruise Control Module
A/C FAN HVAC Blower
STR COL Steering Wheel Lighting
DR LKBody Control Module, Door Lock
Controls
PWR MIR Power Mirrors
CLSTR/BCMCluster, Body Control Module,
Data Link Connector (Battery)
LH HTD
ST/BCMDriver's Heated Seat, Body Control
Module, Battery controlled LoadsCircuit
BreakersUsage
RETAINED
ACCESSORY
PWR BRKRPower Windows, Sunroof Breaker
Relays Usage
RETAINED
ACCESSORY
PWR RELAYRetained Accessory Power Relay
HEADLAMP
RELAYHeadlamp Relay
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