2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO oil

3. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn
on and remain on while the vehicle is running.
4. If it is your rst remote start since last driving,
repeat these steps while the engine is still
running for a 10 minute time extension.
When you enter the vehicle during a remote start, and
the engine is still running, turn the key to the RUN
position to drive the vehicle.
If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut
off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has
been done.
To manually shut off a remote start, do any of the
following:
Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter at the
vehicle and press the remote start button until
the parking lamps turn off.
Turn on the hazards warning ashers.
Turn the ignition switch on and then off.
The remote vehicle start feature provides two separate
starts, each with 10 minutes of engine running, or it
provides one start with 10 minutes of engine running that
may be extended with 10 more minutes. If you press
and release the transmitter lock button and then
press and hold the remote start button, on the remote
keyless entry transmitter, again before the rst
10 minutes of engine running time has expired,10 minutes are added to the remaining minutes. For
example, if the lock button and then the remote
start buttons are pressed again after ve minutes of the
engine run time, 10 minutes are added and you now
have 15 minutes of engine running. The added
ten minutes are considered a second remote vehicle
start. Once two remote starts or a single start with a time
extension have been provided, the vehicle must be
started normally with the ignition key to get more remote
vehicle starts.
The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if the
key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed or if there is
an emission control system malfunction.
Also, the engine will turn off during a remote vehicle
start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil
pressure gets low.
Vehicles equipped with the remote vehicle start feature
are shipped from the factory with the remote vehicle
start system enabled. The system may be enabled
or disabled through the DIC. See “REMOTE START”
underDIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-53for
additional information.
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{CAUTION:
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
could cause an electrical shock. Also, the
wrong kind of extension cord could overheat
and cause a re. You could be seriously
injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded
three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will
not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong
extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and
store the cord as it was before to keep it away
from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be
damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead
of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your dealer in the area where you will be parking
your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice
for that particular area.
Displacement on Demand™ (DoD™)
(5.3L V8 Engine)
Your vehicle’s engine may be equipped with
Displacement on Demand™ (DoD™). This system
allows the engine to operate on either all or half of its
cylinders, depending on your driving conditions.
When less power is required, such as cruising at a
constant vehicle speed, the system will operate in the
half cylinder mode, allowing your vehicle to achieve
better fuel economy. When greater power demands are
required, such as accelerating from a stop, passing,
or merging onto a freeway, the system will maintain
full-cylinder operation.
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Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-34
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-34
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-37
Security Light...............................................3-37
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-38
Cruise Control Light......................................3-38
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-38
Fuel Gage...................................................3-38
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-39
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-40
DIC Compass..............................................3-45
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-46
DIC Vehicle Customization.............................3-53Audio System(s).............................................3-59
Setting the Time (Without Date Display)...........3-60
Setting the Time (With Date Display)...............3-61
Radio with CD (Base)...................................3-62
Radio with CD (MP3)....................................3-67
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-82
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-83
Radio Reception...........................................3-83
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-84
Care of the CD Player...................................3-84
Backglass Antenna.......................................3-85
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.............3-85
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Oil Pressure Light
{CAUTION:
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
If you do, your engine can become so hot that
it catches re. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon as possible and have
your vehicle serviced.
Notice:Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may
damage the engine. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Always follow the
maintenance schedule in this manual for changing
engine oil.
This light tells you if there
could be a problem with
your engine oil pressure.The light goes on when you turn your key to RUN or
START. It goes off once you start your engine. That is a
check to be sure the light works. If it does not come
on, be sure to have it xed so it will be there to warn you
if something goes wrong.
When the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil
is not owing through your engine properly. You
could be low on oil and you might have some other
system problem.
Security Light
For information
regarding this light,
seeTheft-Deterrent
Systems on page 2-15.
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DIC Operation and Displays
The DIC has different displays which can be accessed
by pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrument
panel, to the right of the instrument panel cluster.
DIC Buttons
The buttons are the
trip/fuel, vehicle
information, customization,
and set/reset buttons.
The button functions are
detailed in the following
pages.
3(Trip/Fuel):Press this button to display the
odometer, trip odometers, fuel range, average economy,
instantaneous economy, Displacement on Demand™
(DoD™) indicator on vehicles with this feature, and
average speed.
T(Vehicle Information):Press this button to display
the oil life, units, tire pressure readings and Tire
Pressure Monitor (TPM) system programming on
vehicles with a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system,
compass zone and compass calibration on vehicles with
this feature, and remote keyless entry transmitter
programming.
U(Customization):Press this button to customize the
feature settings on your vehicle. SeeDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-53for more information.
V(Set/Reset):Press this button to set or reset certain
functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages
on the DIC.
Trip/Fuel Menu Items
3
(Trip/Fuel):Press this button to scroll through
the following menu items:
Odometer
Press the trip/fuel button until ODOMETER displays.
This display shows the distance the vehicle has
been driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km).
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Vehicle Information Menu Items
T
(Vehicle Information):Press this button to scroll
through the following menu items:
Oil Life
Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE
REMAINING displays. This display shows an estimate
of the oil’s remaining useful life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE
REMAINING on the display, that means 99% of the
current oil life remains. The engine oil life system
will alert you to change your oil on a schedule consistent
with your driving conditions.
When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE
ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display.
See “CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON” underDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 3-46. You should
change your oil as soon as possible. SeeEngine Oil on
page 5-17. In addition to the engine oil life system
monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is
recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this
manual. SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4for
more information.
Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after
each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be
careful not to reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any
time other than when the oil has just been changed.It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change.
To reset the engine oil life system, seeEngine Oil
Life System on page 5-20.
Units
Press the vehicle information button until UNITS
displays. This display allows you to select between
English or Metric units of measurement. Once in this
display, press the set/reset button to select between
ENGLISH or METRIC units.
Tire Pressure
If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
system, the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the
DIC. The tire pressure will be shown in either pounds
per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Press
the vehicle information button until the DIC shows the
tire pressure for the front tires. Press the vehicle
information button again to view the pressure for the
rear tires.
If a low or high tire pressure condition is detected by the
system while driving, a message advising you to check
the pressure in a specic tire will appear in the display.
SeeInation - Tire Pressure on page 5-60andDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 3-46for more
information.
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AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF
This message will display when the automatic
headlamps are turned off. SeeDaytime Running Lamps
(DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System on page 3-14for
more information.
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON
This message will display when the automatic
headlamps are turned on. SeeDaytime Running Lamps
(DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System on page 3-14for
more information.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message will display when service is required for
the vehicle. See your GM dealer. SeeEngine Oil
on page 5-17andScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4
for more information.
Acknowledging the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message will not reset the OIL LIFE REMAINING.
That must be done at the OIL LIFE screen under the
vehicle information menu. See “Oil Life” underDIC
Operation and Displays on page 3-40andEngine Oil
Life System on page 5-20.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system,
this message will display when the tire pressure in one of
the tires needs to be checked. This message will also
display LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or
RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire needs to be checked.
You can receive more than one tire pressure message at
a time. To read the other messages that may have been
sent at the same time, press the set/reset button. If a tire
pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as
you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to
those shown on your Tire Loading Information Label.
SeeTires on page 5-54,Loading Your Vehicle on
page 4-29, andInation - Tire Pressure on page 5-60.
The DIC display also shows the tire pressure values for
the front and rear tires by pressing the vehicle information
button. SeeDIC Operation and Displays on page 3-40.
If the tire pressure is low, the low tire pressure warning
light will come on. SeeTire Pressure Light on page 3-34.
DRIVER DOOR OPEN
This message will display when the driver’s door is not
closed properly. When this message appears, you
should make sure that the driver’s door is closed
completely.
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ENGINE HOT A/C
(Air Conditioning) OFF
This message will display when the engine coolant
becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air
conditioning compressor is automatically turned off.
When the coolant temperature returns to normal,
the A/C operation will automatically resume. You can
continue to drive your vehicle. If this message continues
to appear, have the system repaired by your GM dealer
as soon as possible to avoid compressor damage.
ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL
This message will display when the vehicle’s engine oil
is low. Fill the oil to the proper level as soon as
possible. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on
page 5-12for the engine oil ll location. Also, see
Engine Oil on page 5-17for information on the kind of
oil to use and the proper oil level.
ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the engine is
overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an
overheat warning appears on the instrument panel
cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as
possible. Do not increase the engine speed above
normal idling speed. SeeEngine Overheating on
page 5-29for more information.This message will display when the engine coolant
temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle
until it cools down.
ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the engine
is overheating, severe engine damage may occur.
If an overheat warning appears on the instrument
panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as
possible. Do not increase the engine speed above
normal idling speed. SeeEngine Overheating
on page 5-29for more information.
This message will display along with a continuous
chime when the engine has overheated. Stop and turn
the engine off immediately to avoid severe engine
damage. SeeEngine Overheating on page 5-29.
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message will display when the vehicle’s engine
power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the
vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no reduction in performance, proceed
to your destination. The performance may be reduced
the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may
be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on,
but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime
this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken
to your GM dealer for service as soon as possible.
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