2005 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO fuel filter

Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-8
Windshield Washer.........................................3-9
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-13
Delayed Headlamps......................................3-14
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic
Headlamp System.....................................3-14
Fog Lamps..................................................3-15
Interior Lamps..............................................3-16
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-18
Courtesy Lamps...........................................3-18
Dome Lamp.................................................3-18
Entry Lighting...............................................3-18
Delayed Entry Lighting...................................3-19
Delayed Exit Lighting.....................................3-19
Parade Dimming...........................................3-19
Reading Lamps............................................3-19Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-20
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-20
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-21
Climate Controls............................................3-22
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-22
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-25
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-25
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-27
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-28
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-31
Trip Odometer..............................................3-31
Tachometer.................................................3-31
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-32
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-32
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-33
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-34
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-35
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light . . .3-35
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-36
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-37
Engine Oil Pressure Gage.............................3-40
Cruise Control Light......................................3-41
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-41
Fuel Gage...................................................3-42
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle......................................................5-5
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-7
Filling the Tank..............................................5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-10
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-11
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-18
Engine Oil Life System..................................5-21
Supercharger Oil..........................................5-23
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-24
Automatic Transaxle Fluid..............................5-26
Engine Coolant.............................................5-28
Radiator Pressure Cap..................................5-31
Engine Overheating.......................................5-31
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . .5-33
Cooling System............................................5-34
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-43Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-44
Brakes........................................................5-45
Battery........................................................5-48
Jump Starting...............................................5-48
Headlamp Aiming...........................................5-54
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-54
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-54
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps....................................5-55
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps.....................................5-56
Back-Up Lamps............................................5-57
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-57
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-58
Tires..............................................................5-59
Tire Sidewall Labelling...................................5-60
Tire Terminology and Denitions.....................5-62
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-65
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................5-66
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-68
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-69
Buying New Tires.........................................5-70
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-71
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-72
Wheel Replacement......................................5-72
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
3800 Supercharged V6 Engine 11.7 qt 11.0 L
Engine Oil with Filter
3400 V6 Engine 4.0 qt 3.8 L
3800 V6 Engine 4.5 qt 4.2 L
3800 Supercharged V6 Engine 4.5 qt 4.2 L
Fuel Tank 17.0 gal 64.3 L
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ll to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck uid level after lling.
Engine Specications
Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap
3400 V6 E Automatic 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
3800 V6 K Automatic 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
3800 Supercharged V6 1 Automatic 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
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Additional Required Services
The following services should be performed at the rst maintenance service (IorII) after the indicated miles
(kilometers) shown for each item.
Additional Required Services
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(41 500)50,000
(83 000)75,000
(125 000)100,000
(166 000)125,000
(207 500)150,000
(240 000)
Inspect fuel system for damage or
leaks.• •••••
Inspect exhaust system for loose or
damaged components.• •••••
Replace engine air cleaner lter. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-24.•••
Supercharger service, if equipped.An
Emission Control Service. See footnotes
† and (l).• •••••
Change automatic transaxle uid and
lter (severe service).See footnote (h).•••
Change automatic transaxle uid and
lter (normal service).•
Replace spark plugs and inspect spark
plug wires.An Emission Control
Service.•
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Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-20
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-97
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-24
Air Conditioning..............................................3-22
Airbag
Readiness Light..........................................3-32
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-9
Airbag System................................................1-46
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-52
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-55
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-52
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-53
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-51
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-49
Antenna, Backglass.........................................3-92
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.....3-93
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-35
Appearance Care............................................5-88
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-93
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-91
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-94
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-92
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-88
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-90
Finish Care.................................................5-92Appearance Care (cont.)
Finish Damage............................................5-94
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-91
Leather......................................................5-90
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-94
Tires..........................................................5-94
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-94
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-95
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-91
Weatherstrips..............................................5-91
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-93
Ashtrays........................................................3-21
Audio System(s).............................................3-54
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-89
Backglass Antenna......................................3-92
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-90
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-91
Care of Your CDs........................................3-91
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-93
Radio with Cassette.....................................3-55
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-76
Radio with CD............................................3-66
Setting the Time..........................................3-54
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-88
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-90
Vehicle Customization Settings......................3-93
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-93
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Engine (cont.)
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-26
Low Oil Level Message................................3-45
Oil .............................................................5-18
Oil Life System...........................................5-21
Oil Pressure Gage.......................................3-40
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-33
Overheating................................................5-31
Starting......................................................2-17
Supercharger Oil.........................................5-23
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-26
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-13
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-24
Finish Damage...............................................5-94
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-75
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-76
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-85
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-26
Power Steering...........................................5-43
Windshield Washer......................................5-44Fluid (cont.)
Fog Lamps....................................................3-15
Folding Rear Seat............................................ 1-8
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-42
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Message.................................3-49
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-97
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-98
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-101
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-97
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-36
Engine Oil Pressure.....................................3-40
Fuel..........................................................3-42
Speedometer..............................................3-31
Tachometer.................................................3-31
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-33
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-32
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