2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO windshield wipers

Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering
wheel before you drive. You can raise the steering wheel
to the highest level to give your legs more room when
you exit and enter. The lever to adjust it is located on the
left side of the steering column.
To adjust the wheel, hold
the steering wheel and pull
the lever. Move the
steering wheel to a
comfortable level, then
release the lever to
lock the wheel into place.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever located on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
·Turn Signal and Lane-Change Signals
·Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
·Flash-to-Pass Feature
·Windshield Wipers
·Windshield Washer
For information on the exterior lamps, see ªExterior
Lampsº later in this section.
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Windshield Wipers
The windshield wipers will operate when the ignition is
in ACC or ON.
WIPER:To operate the windshield wipers, turn the
band labeled WIPER, located on the multifunction lever,
upward or downward.
OFF:To stop the wipers, turn the band to OFF.The ®ve marks between OFF and LO are delay settings.
For a longer delay between wiping cycles, turn the
band downward. For a shorter delay between wiping
cycles turn the band upward.
LO (Low Speed):Turn the band upward to LO for
steady wiping at a low speed.
HI (High Speed):Turn the band upward to HI for
steady wiping at high speed.
MIST:Turn the band downward to MIST for a single
wiping cycle. Hold the band at this setting until the
windshield wipers start, then release it. The windshield
wipers will stop after one wipe. If additional cycles
are needed, hold the band on MIST longer.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they're frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades become
damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit
breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away
snow or ice to prevent an overload. If your blades
become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. See
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-58for more information.
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Windshield Washer
At the top of the multifunction lever, there's a paddle
with the windshield washer symbol and the word PUSH
on it. To spray washer ¯uid on the windshield, push
the paddle. The wipers will run for several sweeps and
then either stop or return to your preset speed. The
ignition key must be in ACC or ON for this to work. See
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-43.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, don't use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer ¯uid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.When you are low on washer ¯uid, the LOW WASHER
FLUID message will be illuminated in the message
center for 60 seconds. When the ignition is turned off,
this message will appear again for three seconds
as a reminder that the ¯uid level is low.
Until the ¯uid tank is re®lled, every time you start your
vehicle, the LOW WASHER FLUID message will be
illuminated in the message center for 60 seconds.
Be sure to check the ¯uid level and re®ll the tank
right away.United States
Canada
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To change the passenger compartment air ®lter, use the
following steps:
1. Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are
in the up position.
2. Raise the vehicle hood.
3. Disconnect the windshield washer pump hose from
the fender rail and air inlet grille.
4. Peel back the hood weatherstrip from the
passenger's side of the vehicle halfway to center.5. Remove the air inlet grille retainers.
6. Remove the air inlet grille.
7. Remove the air de¯ector grille in the compartment.
8. Remove the old passenger compartment
air ®lter.
9. Reverse the steps to install the new air ®lter.
For the type of ®lter to use, see
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts on page 5-100.
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Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least
twice a year for wear or cracking. See ªWindshield
Wipers, Blade Checkº under
At Least Twice a Year on
page 6-11for more information.
Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. For proper type and length,
see
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on
page 5-100. Here's how to remove the wiper blades:
1. Turn on the wipers to the low wipe setting.
2. Turn off the ignition while the wipers are at the
outer positions of the wiper pattern. The blades
are more accessible for removal/replacement while
in this position.
3. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.4. While holding the wiper arm away from the glass,
push the release clip from under the blade
connecting point and pull the old blade assembly
down toward the glass to remove it from the
wiper arm.
5. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper
arm until you hear the release clip ªclickº into
place.
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
(Driver's Side)
Some fuses are in a fuse
block at the end of the
instrument panel on
the driver's side of the
vehicle. Pull off the cover
labeled FUSES to
expose the fuses.
Fuses Usage
PCM/BCM/
CLSTRPowertrain Control Module, Body
Control Module, Cluster (Ignition 0)
WSWWindshield Wipers, Windshield
Washer
PCM (CRANK) Powertrain Control Module (Crank)
CIG/AUX Accommodated Device (Accessory)
BCM Body Control Module (Accessory)
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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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