2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO fog light

Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you
to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or
down. When the turn is nished, the lever will return
automatically.
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will ash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.
To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever until
the arrow starts to ash. Hold it there until you complete
your lane change. The lever will return by itself when
you release it.
If the arrow ashes faster than normal as you signal a
turn or a lane change, a signal bulb may be burned
out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal
a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check the
fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-104.
Turn Signal On Chime
If you leave either one of your turn signals on and
drive more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound
to alert you.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change your headlamps from low beams to
high beams, or from high to low, pull the multifunction
lever all the way toward you. Then release it.
While the high beams
are on, this light will
appear on the instrument
panel cluster.
This light works only while the key is in ON. The fog
lamps (if equipped) are not illuminated when the
high beams are on.
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Fog Lamps
If your vehicle has this
feature, the fog lamps
button is located on
the instrument panel next
to the exterior lamps
control wheel to the left of
the steering column.
To turn the fog lamps on, press the FOG button. A light
will glow in the button to let you know that the fog
lamps are on. Press the FOG button again to turn the
fog lamps off.
The ignition must be in ON and your parking lamps
must be on for your fog lamps to work.
The fog lamps will go off while you change to high-beam
headlamps.
Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness
The knob for the instrument panel light is located on the
exterior lamps control. Pull the knob out halfway and then
turn the knob clockwise to brighten or counterclockwise to
dim the lights.
Courtesy Lamps
When a door is opened, the courtesy lamps
automatically come on. They make it easy for you to
enter and leave your vehicle. You can also manually turn
these lamps on by turning the exterior lamps control
clockwise all the way to DOME.
The reading lamps, located on the rearview mirror,
can be turned on or off independent of the automatic
courtesy lamps, when the doors are closed.
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Selecting the Fan Speed
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(Fan):Turn the left knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Turn the knob to OFF to turn off the fan. The fan must be
turned on for the air conditioning compressor to operate.
If the airow seems low when the fan is at the highest
setting, the passenger compartment air lter, if equipped,
may need to be replaced. For more information, see
Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-27and
Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4.
Selecting Outside Air or Recirculation
The outside air mode is used to bring outside air into your
vehicle; also use this mode to remove excess moisture
from the inside of the windows. The recirculation mode is
used to recirculate the air inside of your vehicle; also use
this mode to help prevent outside odors and/or dust from
entering your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside
of your vehicle quickly.
:(Outside Air):Press this button to turn the
outside air mode on. When this button is pressed, an
indicator light in the button will come on to let you know
that it is activated. During daylight hours, you may
have to adjust the instrument panel brightness control to
the highest setting in order to see the indicator light.
SeeInterior Lamps on page 3-16for more information.
When this mode is on, outside air will circulate
throughout your vehicle.
?(Recirculation):Press this button to turn the
recirculation mode on. When this mode is on, inside air
and a small percentage of outside air will recirculate
throughout your vehicle. This selection will reduce
the entry of outside air and odors from entering your
vehicle, it may also help heat or cool your vehicle more
quickly. When this button is pressed, an indicator
light in the button will also come on to let you know that
it is activated. During daylight hours, you may have
to adjust the instrument panel brightness control to
the highest setting in order to see the indicator light.
SeeInterior Lamps on page 3-16for more information.
The recirculation mode can be used with vent and
bi-level modes, but it cannot be used with oor, defog,
defrost or outside air modes.
This system will default back to the outside air setting,
so you will have to re-select this setting every time
that you start the vehicle.
If the weather is cold and damp, the system may cause
the windows to fog while using the recirculation
mode. If the windows do start to fog, do the following:
1. Select the defog or defrost mode.
2. Select the temperature.
3. Select the highest fan speed.
4. Operate the system in the outside air mode, 4to
help prevent a recurrence.
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0(Defrost):This mode directs most of the air to the
windshield and the side window vents, with only a
little air directed to the oor vents. In this mode, the
system will automatically force outside air into your
vehicle. There is a 5 minute timer linked to this function.
The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in
the defrost mode. The air conditioning compressor will
run automatically in this setting, unless the outside
temperature is below 40°F (4°C).
Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
To circulate outside air and clear the windshield
quickly and bring outside air into your vehicle, do the
following:
1. Select defrost mode.
2. Select the temperature.
3. Select the highest fan speed.Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
<:Press this button to turn the rear window defogger
on or off. An indicator light in the button will come on
to let you know that the rear window defogger is
activated. During daylight hours, you may have to adjust
the instrument panel brightness control to the highest
setting in order to see the indicator light. SeeInterior
Lamps on page 3-16for more information.
The rear window defogger will turn off approximately
20 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on
again, the defogger will run for the same amount of time.
The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the
button again or by turning off the engine.
If your vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors,
the Rear Window Defogger also warms the heated
driver’s and passenger’s outside rearview mirrors to
help clear them of ice, snow and condensation.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
Notice:Using a razor blade or sharp object to
clear the inside rear window may damage the rear
window defogger. Repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Do not clear the inside of the
rear window with sharp objects.
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Fuses Usage
TRK/ROOF BRP Trunk Lamps, Headliner Lamps
HVAC BLO HVAC Blower Relay
I/P BRPInstrument Panel Footwell
Lamps, Glovebox Lamps
HTD MIR Heated Mirrors
BRK SW Brake Switch
HAZ SW Hazard Switch
REAR PRK LP Rear Parking Lamps
AUX PWR Accessory Power Outlet (Battery)
C/LTR Cigarette Lighter
RADIORadio, Radio Amplier,
Remote Digital Radio Receiver
FRT PARK LPFront Parking Lamps,
Instrumentation LightingRelays Usage
PARK LP RELAY Parking Lamp Relay
BACKUP LP
RELAYBack-up Lamps Relay
BATT RUN
DOWN
PROTECTION
RELAYBattery Run Down
Protection Relay
REAR DEFOG
RELAYRear Defogger Relay,
Heated Mirror Relay
Breakers Usage
PWR SEATS
BRKRPower Seat Circuit Breaker
REAR DEFOG
BRKRRear Defogger Breaker
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Cooling System..............................................5-37
Courtesy Lamps.............................................3-16
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cruise Control Light........................................3-42
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-14
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-8
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities................................................ 7-6
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-12
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-12
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
Government............................................7-12
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-13
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Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp
System......................................................3-15
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting.................................3-24
Delayed Entry Lighting.....................................3-17Delayed Exit Lighting.......................................3-18
Delayed Headlamps........................................3-15
Dinghy Towing................................................4-32
Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter.................................................2-16
Disarming with Your Key..................................2-16
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-3
Dolly Towing..................................................4-32
Dome Lamp...................................................3-18
Door
Ajar Warning Message.................................3-48
Locks.......................................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-16
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-52
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-17
City...........................................................4-21
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-24
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-18
Winter........................................................4-26
Driving On Grades..........................................4-43
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-27
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Flash-to-Pass Feature....................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-81
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-82
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-28
Power Steering...........................................5-47
Windshield Washer......................................5-48
FM Stereo.....................................................3-93
FOB PROG (Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Programming).............................................2-50
FOB HORN
(Remote Audible Verication)..........................2-46
FOB LIGHT (Remote Visual Verication)..............2-45
Fog Lamps....................................................3-16
Folding Rear Seat............................................ 1-8
Following Distance..........................................4-42
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6
Gage.........................................................3-43
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-4Fuel (cont.)
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Message.................................3-50
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-104
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-103
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-38
Fuel..........................................................3-43
Speedometer..............................................3-32
Tachometer.................................................3-33
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-35
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-36
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Specications............................................... 5-5
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-38
Glove Box.....................................................2-40
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-6
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