2005 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO trunk release

At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the
transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during
rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the
left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement or
resynchronization is necessary. See “Battery
Replacement” and “Resynchronization” under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 2-4.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualied technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation
Using the remote keyless
entry transmitter, you can
lock and unlock your
doors or release your trunk
from about 3 feet (1 m)
up to 30 feet (9 m) away.
LOCK:Press the LOCK button to lock all the doors.
UNLOCK:Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the
driver’s door and turn on the interior lamps. See
“Illumination on Remote Activation” later in this section for
more details. Pause for about one second, then press
UNLOCK again to unlock the passenger door.
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L(Remote Alarm):Press this button to activate an
alarm. The ignition must be in OFF or ACC for the
remote alarm to work. When you press the remote
button, the headlamps will ash, the horn will sound
repeatedly and your interior lamps will turn on attracting
attention if you need it. The alarm will continue until
one of the following occurs:
The remote alarm button is pressed a second time,
the vehicle’s ignition is turned to ON or
an alarm period of 110 seconds has elapsed.
V(Trunk Release):Press the button to release
the trunk.
Operating the remote keyless entry transmitter may
interact with the content theft-deterrent system, if your
vehicle has this option. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent
on page 2-14.
Transmitter Verication
This feature provides feedback that a command has
been received by the vehicle, if your key fob has been
programmed to Mode 3: Full, see FOB HORN
(Remote Audible Verication) underVehicle
Personalization on page 2-38for more information. The
headlamps and back-up lamps will ash on every
lock command and on the rst unlock command. The
horn will also sound once for every lock and twice for the
rst unlock command. Silent operation and other
options may be selected for this feature.
If your vehicle has the optional content theft-deterrent
system, the rst time the remote unlock is received and
the alarm has been previously activated, three ashes
from the headlamps will be seen and three chirps will be
heard to indicate an alarm condition has occurred
since last arming. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on
page 2-14.
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Illumination on Remote Activation
The interior lamps will come on when either the
UNLOCK, the trunk release or the remote alarm button
is pressed. The interior lamps will remain on for
40 seconds or until the ignition is turned to ON or LOCK
is pressed. Locking the doors with the power door
locks will also cause the lamps to turn off. If a door is
opened during the 40 second period, the interior
lamps will remain on while the door is open.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can
be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring
any remaining transmitters with you when you go to
your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock
your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of
four transmitters matched to it.
If you prefer, you can complete this procedure yourself.
SeeVehicle Personalization on page 2-38for more
information.
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Trunk Lock
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key in
the lock and turn it. You can also press the car
symbol on your remote keyless entry transmitter.
Remote Trunk Release
You can also unlock the trunk from inside the vehicle.
Press the button located
below the exterior lamps
control on the underside of
the dashboard. The shift
lever must be in PARK (P)
for the remote trunk
release button to work.
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release
handle located inside the trunk on the latch. This handle
will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release
handle up to open the trunk from the inside.
Notice:Do not use the emergency trunk release
handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing
items in the trunk as it could damage the handle.
The emergency trunk release handle is only
intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk,
to open the trunk from the inside.
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Convenience Net
The vehicle may have a convenience net located on the
back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can
help keep them from falling over.
The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store those in
the trunk as far forward as possible.
Unhook the net so that it will lie at when not in use.
Sunroof
The vehicle may have a sunroof and a sunshade.
The switch is located on
the overhead console if
the vehicle is equipped
with a Driver Information
Center (DIC).
If the vehicle is not equipped with a DIC, the sunroof
switch is located on the headliner.The sunroof can only be operated when the ignition is in
ACC, ON, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
is active. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 2-17.
Vent:The sunroof has a vent position. To vent the
sunroof when it is closed, press the sunroof switch once
rearward. To close, push and hold the sunroof switch
forward. When using the vent, the sunshade should be
fully opened.
The sunshade can be opened or closed manually by
sliding it rearward or forward.
Open/Express:To activate the express-open feature,
press rearward twice on the sunroof switch. Press
the switch forward to stop movement of the sunroof. The
sunshade will automatically open when using
express-open.
Close:To close the sunroof, push and hold the switch
forward until the sunroof motor stops, or release the
switch when the desired position has been reached.
DIC Version Shown
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The main components of your instrument panel are listed here:
A. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See “Instrument Panel
Fuse Block” underFuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 5-97.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See
Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-89.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-28.
E. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
F. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-54.
G. Air Outlet. See “Outlet Adjustment” underDual
Climate Control System on page 3-22.
H. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-13.I. Remote Trunk Release. See “Remote Trunk
Release” underTrunk on page 2-10.
J. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on
page 3-6.
K. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-11.
L. Steering Wheel Cruise Control (If Equipped).
SeeCruise Control on page 3-10.
M. Ignition Switch. See “Ignition Positions” underNew
Vehicle Break-In on page 2-16.
N. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic
Transaxle Operation on page 2-20.
O. Climate Controls. SeeDual Climate Control System
on page 3-22.
P. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-36.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Sidemarker Lamps
A. Rear Sidemarker Lamp
B. Taillamp/Stoplamp
C. Turn Signal Lamp1. Open the trunk. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Remove the nut and convenience net, if your
vehicle has one, unhook the net from the upper
wing nut.
3. Pull the carpet away from the rear of the vehicle.
4. Unscrew the two remaining hex nuts.
5. Pull the assembly from the body carefully.
6. Remove the socket by turning it counterclockwise
and pull it out.
7. Pull the bulb out. Do not twist it.
8. Push the new bulb into the socket.
9. Push the socket back into the assembly. Tighten
the socket by turning it clockwise.
10. Reinstall the assembly and the two lower hex nuts.
Make sure that the wires are not pinched between
the body of the vehicle and the mounting screws.
11. Reinstall the carpeting.
12. Reinstall the upper (convenience net) wing nut and
reattach convenience net, if equipped.
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