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Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Message Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Service Engine Soon Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Tire Inflation Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Dual Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Rear Seat Child Comfort Guides . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Battery Rundown Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Programmable Automatic Door Locks

for Enhanced Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

OnStar

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

HomeLink

Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Automatic Lamp Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Oil Life Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Fuel Economy Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Please read this information and

your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may

not include all the features described in this booklet. Place this booklet in your Owner Manual

portfolio for easy reference.

Summary of content (20 pages)

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Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Please read this information and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet. Place this booklet in your Owner Manual portfolio for easy reference. Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Message Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A. Instrument Panel Fuse Box B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever (behind steering wheel) C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (if equipped) D. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Hazard Warning Flashers Button Instrument Panel See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. F. Audio System G. Air Outlet H. Exterior Lamps Control I. Remote Trunk Release J. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever K. Hood Release L. Cruising Steering Wheel Controls (if equipped) M. Ignition Switch N. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lever O. Climate Controls P.
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B (3400 V6 Engine Cluster, LS Models) IMPORTANT: The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle’s operation. It is important to read your Owner Manual and become familiar with the information being relayed to you by the lights, gauges and indicators, and what action can be taken to ensure safety and to prevent damage. C See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one very similar to it.
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B C A (3800 V6 Engine Cluster, SS Models) F D IMPORTANT: The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle’s operation. It is important to read your Owner Manual and become familiar with the information being relayed to you by the lights, gauges and indicators, and what action can be taken to ensure safety and to prevent damage. E See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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B C A (3800 V6 Engine Cluster, SS Supercharged Models) F D IMPORTANT: The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle’s operation. It is important to read your Owner Manual and become familiar with the information being relayed to you by the lights, gauges and indicators, and what action can be taken to ensure safety and to prevent damage. E See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Getting to Know Your Monte Carlo Message Center Your Monte Carlo is equipped with a Message Center in the instrument panel that keeps you informed of key vehicle maintenance and safety information as they arise. While your Owner Manual provides a complete list of the possible warning messages, below are examples of some of the messages you may see. (Note: Canada uses corresponding symbols in place of text.) HOT COOLANT TEMP: Appears when the cooling system temperature gets abnormally hot.
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• Trip Computer: Pressing the MODE button cycles through the five displays. Press the MODE button after the last Trip Computer display to return the DIC to the OFF mode. For additional DIC features information, refer to your Owner Manual. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Service Engine Soon Lamp This instrument panel-mounted lamp will illuminate under a variety of conditions when the On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD II) system detects a problem that requires attention.
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Getting to Know Your Monte Carlo Audio System Use the following controls to operate your audio system: PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or decrease volume. AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): This feature automatically adjusts your audio system’s volume to compensate for road and wind noise as you drive. (See your Owner Manual for directions on adjusting the AUTO VOL feature.
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numbered button, the station you set will return and the equalization you selected will also automatically by selected for that station. 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. Adjusting the Speakers AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the left and right speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or left speakers.
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Getting to Know Your Monte Carlo When you tune to an RDS station, the station name and call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency. RDS stations may also provide the time of day, a program type (PTY) for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast. RDS Messages When using RDS, the following messages may appear on your vehicle’s audio system display: ALERT: Alert warns of local or national emergencies.
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or down to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. • Slide the rear part of the control up or down to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion. Lumbar Support (if equipped) The lumbar support knob is located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. Turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support. Turn the knob to the rear to decrease support. Heated Seats (if equipped) The heated seat controls are located on the center console.
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Getting to Know Your Monte Carlo (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets and half to the floor outlets. (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets and some air to the side outlets and windshield. (Defog): This mode directs air equally to the windshield and the floor outlets. (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets, with some air directed to the floor outlets.
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Battery Rundown Protection This feature helps prevent the battery from running down in case the vehicle’s lights are left on. The system automatically turns off the vehicle’s interior and exterior lights after 10 minutes. If the ignition is off and the headlamps are left on for more than 10 minutes, the headlamps and parking lamps will flash three times. They will remain on for one more minute before shutting off automatically. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Getting to Know Your Monte Carlo 2. Press and hold the TUNE or DISP button on the radio for at least five seconds until SETTINGS is displayed. 3. Press the SEEK and PSCAN up or down arrows to scroll through each available feature on your main menu. 4. Press the PREV or NEXT button to scroll through the lower menu. An asterisk (*) will appear next to the item that is the current setting.
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Programmable Automatic Door Locks for Enhanced Security Programmable Automatic Door Locks provide enhanced security and convenience by automatically locking and unlocking the vehicle doors. The system provides four modes: Programmable Modes MODE 1: No automatic door lock or unlock. MODE 2: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of Park. No automatic door unlock. MODE 3: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of Park. Automatic unlock for driver’s door when shifted into Park.
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Getting to Know Your Monte Carlo OnStar Services Button : Press this button to connect to an OnStar® Advisor. You’ll hear a chime, followed by the words “Connecting to OnStar®.” Emergency Button : In an emergency, press this button to connect to an OnStar® Advisor. The Advisor will contact the nearest emergency services provider who can dispatch ambulance, police, fire or other emergency services. Telltale Light A solid green light indicates the system is on.
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Your vehicle is designed so that the front lights are always on when the ignition is in the Run position. This safety feature illuminates your headlamps at reduced brightness during the daylight to make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle. This can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. The DRL system does not turn on the taillamps, sidemarkers, parklamps, or instrument panel lights.
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Getting to Know Your Monte Carlo Oil Life Monitor Your vehicle is equipped with an Oil Life Monitor that lets you know when to change the oil and oil filter, based on actual driving conditions, not mileage. When the calculated oil life remaining reaches a certain level, a CHANGE ENGINE OIL warning message in the instrument panel alerts you to schedule an oil change.
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Notes
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Getting to Know Your Monte Carlo Roadside Assistance Program 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872) TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 As the owner of a 2004 Chevrolet, membership in the Roadside Assistance Program is free. Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling one of the above numbers. An advisor will provide you with over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems.