2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO check engine

Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be
performed at the intervals specied to help
ensure the safety, dependability, and emission
control performance of your vehicle. Your GM
Goodwrench
®dealer can assist you with these
checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at
once. Whenever any uids or lubricants are added
to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper
ones, as shown inRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 415.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks
at each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper
oil if necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 311for
further details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure
to keep your engine oil at the proper level
can cause damage to your engine not covered
by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See
Engine Coolant on page 320for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir and add the
proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure
they are inated to the correct pressures. Do not
forget to check the spare tire. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 357. Check to make sure the
spare tire is stored securely. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 372.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage
highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System
service notication. Check the tires for wear
and, if necessary, rotate the tires. SeeTire
Inspection and Rotation on page 362.
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At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. SeeParking Brake on page 117.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready
to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear.
The vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any
other position, contact your GM Goodwrench
®
dealer for service.
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking
Brake on page 117.
Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN,
but do not start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the
shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact
your GM Goodwrench
®dealer for service.
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Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set,
try to turn the ignition to OFF in each shift lever
position.
The ignition should turn to OFF only when the
shift lever is in PARK (P).
The ignition key should come out only in OFF.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service
is required.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and property
could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of your vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transaxle in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush
any corrosive materials from the underbody.
Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where
mud and other debris can collect.
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Center Console Storage Area...................... 140
Chains, Tire................................................. 370
Charging System Light................................ 177
Check
Engine Light............................................ 181
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 306
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 392
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 47
Infants and Young Children........................ 44
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 53
Older Children........................................... 41
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position.......................................... 60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position................................. 63
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 51
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 164
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 390
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 389
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 386
Finish Care.............................................. 389
Inside of Your Vehicle.............................. 385
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 388Cleaning (cont.)
Leather.................................................... 387
Tires........................................................ 391
Underbody Maintenance........................... 392
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 389
Weatherstrips........................................... 388
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 390
Climate Control System............................... 164
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment........... 169
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 168
Collision Damage Repair............................. 436
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 36
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 384
Compass..................................................... 193
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 105
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 250
Convenience Net......................................... 141
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 180
Engine Temperature Warning Light........... 179
Heater, Engine......................................... 112
Cooling System........................................... 326
Courtesy Lamps.......................................... 159
Cruise Control............................................. 153
Cruise Control Light.................................... 185
Cupholder(s)................................................ 140
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E
Easy Entry Seat............................................ 15
Electric Power Management........................ 161
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 395
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 395
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 395
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 396
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 395
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 397
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 395
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 316
Battery..................................................... 336
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 181
Coolant.................................................... 320
Coolant Heater......................................... 112
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 180
Coolant Temperature Warning Light.......... 179
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 417
Engine Compartment Overview................ 308
Exhaust................................................... 121
Oil ........................................................... 311
Oil Life System........................................ 314
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 325Engine (cont.)
Overheating............................................. 323
Starting.................................................... 110
Entry Lighting.............................................. 160
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 434
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 40
Exterior Lamps............................................ 156
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 316
Finish Damage............................................ 392
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 148
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 151
Flat Tire...................................................... 371
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 372
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 382
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle................................. 317
Power Steering........................................ 331
Windshield Washer.................................. 332
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 185
Fog Lamps.................................................. 158
Folding Rear Seat......................................... 16
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Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 306
Release................................................... 307
Horn............................................................ 148
How to Use This Manual................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 24
I
Ignition Positions......................................... 109
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 44
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 357
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 146
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 159
Cluster..................................................... 171
J
Jump Starting.............................................. 337
K
Keyless Entry System................................... 90
Keys............................................................. 89
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 350
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection................... 162
Courtesy.................................................. 159
Dome....................................................... 159
Electric Power Management..................... 161
Exterior.................................................... 156
Fog .......................................................... 158
Reading................................................... 161
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 53
Latches, Seatback......................................... 14
License Plate Lamps................................... 346
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 174
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 178
Brake System Warning............................. 177
Charging System..................................... 177
Cruise Control.......................................... 185
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning....... 179
Fog Lamp................................................ 185
Highbeam On.......................................... 185
Malfunction Indicator................................ 181
Oil Pressure............................................. 184
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 175
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Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
OnStar
®................................................ 123
Manual Rearview Mirror........................... 123
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...... 123
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 124
Outside Heated Mirrors............................ 124
Outside Power Mirrors............................. 124
MP3 ............................................................ 231
MyGMLink.com............................................ 425
N
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 108
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 416
O
Odometer.................................................... 172
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 258
Oil
Engine..................................................... 311
Pressure Light.......................................... 184
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 314
Older Children, Restraints............................. 41
Online Owner Center................................... 425
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 125Other Warning Devices................................ 148
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 168
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 162
Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 124
Heated Mirrors......................................... 124
Power Mirrors.......................................... 124
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 325
Owner Checks and Services....................... 412
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 392
Parade Dimming.......................................... 161
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 118
Shifting Out of......................................... 120
Parking
Brake....................................................... 117
Over Things That Burn............................ 120
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 175
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 169
Passenger Sensing System........................... 77
Passing....................................................... 258
PASS-Key
®III+........................................... 106
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