2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO lights

You can be temporarily blinded by approaching
headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several
seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When
you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver
who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with
misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid
staring directly into the approaching headlamps.
Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle
clean — inside and out. Glare at night is made much
worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass
can build up a lm caused by dust. Dirty glass makes
lights dazzle and ash more than clean glass would,
making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a
roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep
your eyes moving; that way, it is easier to pick out dimly
lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be
checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes
be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from
night blindness — the inability to see in dim light — and
are not even aware of it.Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet
road, you can not stop, accelerate or turn as well because
your tire-to-road traction is not as good as on dry roads.
And, if your tires don not have much tread left, you will get
even less traction. It is always wise to go slower and be
cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The
surface may get wet suddenly when your reexes are
tuned for driving on dry pavement.
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Notice:Use of automatic transaxle uid labeled
other than DEXRON®-III may damage your vehicle,
and the damages may not be covered by your
warranty. Always use DEXRON
®-III labeled automatic
transaxle uid.
3. After adding uid, recheck the uid level as described
under “How to Check” earlier in this section.
4. When the correct uid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all the way.
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is lled with
DEX-COOL®engine coolant. This coolant is designed
to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles
(240 000 km), whichever occurs rst, if you add
only DEX-COOL
®extended life coolant.
The following explains your cooling system and how to
add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem
with engine overheating or if you need to add coolant to
your radiator, seeEngine Overheating on page 5-34.A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL
®coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to−34°F (−37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as they
should.
Notice:Using coolant other than DEX-COOL
®may
cause premature engine, heater core or radiator
corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant may
require changing sooner, at 30,000 miles (50 000 km)
or 24 months, whichever occurs rst. Any repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. Always use
DEX-COOL
®(silicate-free) coolant in your vehicle.
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-28
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washer Fluid Low Warning Message.................3-49
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-97
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-40
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-40
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-20
What Kind of Oil to Use..................................5-25
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-24
What to Use..........................................5-32, 5-48
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-79
Replacement...............................................5-79
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-19
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System)...................................5-22
When to Check......................................5-24, 5-72
When to Check and Change............................5-28
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-47
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.....5-26When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking
on a Hill.....................................................4-44
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-38
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-12
Windows.......................................................2-13
Power........................................................2-14
Windshield Washer.........................................3-10
Fluid..........................................................5-48
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement......................................5-64
Fuses......................................................5-103
Windshield Wipers............................................ 3-9
Winter Driving................................................4-26
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XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System................3-96
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
(48 Contiguous US States) . . . 3-56, 3-67, 3-78, 3-93
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Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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