ignition CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 2002 6.G Service Manual

2-86 Fuel Gage
United States - 3400
V6 Engine ClusterUnited States - 3800
V6 Engine Cluster
Canada - 3400 V6
Engine ClusterCanada - 3800 V6
Engine ClusterThe fuel gage, when the ignition is on, tells you about
how much fuel you have left in your tank.
The gage will first indicate empty before you are out of
fuel, and you should get more fuel as soon as possible.
Here are three situations you may experience with
your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with
the fuel gage.

At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before
the gage reads full.

It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the
fuel gage indicated. For example, the gage may have
indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took
a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to
fill the tank.

The gage goes back to empty when you turn off
the ignition.

The gage pointer may move while cornering, braking
or accelerating.

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Message Center
The message center is located below the tachometer
gage on the instrument panel cluster. It gives you
important safety and maintenance facts.
Modes
Service Traction System
United States Canada
If this message appears when you are driving, there is
a problem with your traction control system and your
vehicle is in need of service.
When this message is displayed, the system will not
limit wheel spin. The message will stay on for 60
seconds and then go out. Four chimes will also be heard.
Adjust your driving accordingly.When the ignition is turned off, this message will be
displayed again for three seconds to remind you that
your traction control system is not working properly.
Be sure to have your vehicle serviced right away.
Traction Active
United States Canada
This message will appear when the traction control
system is limiting wheel spin.
The message will stay on a few seconds after the
traction system stops limiting wheel spin.

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Low Engine Oil Level
United States Canada
This message is displayed for 60 seconds at the start of
each ignition cycle when the engine oil level is low.
Four chimes will also sound.
When the ignition is turned off, this message will be
displayed again for three seconds to remind you that
your engine oil level is low. Be sure to have your vehicle
serviced right away.
See ªEngine Oilº in the Index on how to check the oil
level and for what type of oil to add.Change Engine OilUnited States Canada
This message is displayed when the engine oil
needs to be changed. It will appear for 60 seconds.
After 60 seconds, it will go out.
Once the engine oil has been changed, the CHANGE
ENGINE OIL message must be reset. Until it is reset,
the message will be displayed for 60 seconds each time
you start the engine. For more information on resetting
the system, see ªEngine Oil, When to Changeº in
the Index.

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Door Ajar
United States Canada
This message will appear if the driver's door or the
passenger's door is not completely closed and the
ignition is in ON.
If you are in a forward or reverse gear position you
will also hear four chimes.Security United States Canada
This message is displayed to monitor the
Passlock

system.
If the security message is displayed continuously while
driving and stays on, there may be a problem with the
Passlock system. Your vehicle will not be protected by
Passlock, and you should see your dealer for service.

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Low Washer Fluid
United States Canada
This message is displayed when the vehicle is low on
windshield washer fluid.
The message is only displayed for 60 seconds at the
start of each ignition cycle. For more information see,
ªWindshield Washer Fluidº in the Index.
When the ignition is turned off, this message will be
displayed again for three seconds to remind you that
your washer fluid is low. Be sure to refill the washer
fluid tank right away.Low Tire PressureUnited States Canada
The low tire pressure system monitors the inflation
pressure of the tires.
After the system has learned tire pressure with properly
inflated tires, the LOW TIRE PRESSURE message will
be displayed and four warning chimes will sound if the
pressure in one tire becomes 12 psi (83 kPa) lower than
the other three tires.
When you have checked the tire pressures, be sure to
reset the tire inflation monitor. See ªTiresº in the Index.

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Service Vehicle Soon
United States Canada
This message will come on if you have engine problems.
These problems may not be obvious and may not
affect vehicle performance or durability. Consult a
qualified dealership for necessary repairs to maintain
top vehicle performance.
This message may also appear if there are electrical
problems with the trunk release sensor. See ªTrunk
Release Sensorº in the Index for more information.Trunk Open United States Canada
This message will appear if the trunk is not completely
closed and the ignition is in ON.
If you are in a forward or reverse gear position you will
also hear four chimes.
If this message flashes for one minute after the ignition
is turned on, the trunk release sensor is turned off.
See ªTrunk Release Sensorº in the Index for
more information.

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Highbeam Out
United States Canada
If this message appears, you may have a problem with
your high
-beam headlamps.
The message will stay on approximately 60 seconds.
When the ignition is turned off, this message will be
displayed again for three seconds to remind you that you
may have a problem with your highbeam
-headlamps.
Be sure to check your bulbs right away and replace them
if necessary.
See ªBulb Replacementº in the Index.
Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Option)
Optional Sunroof version shown
The DIC will show information about the vehicle and
the surroundings. It is located in the headliner between
the sun visors.

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Compass Variance
Compass variance is the difference between magnetic
north and geographic north. In some areas of the
country, the difference is great enough to cause the
compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the
compass variance must be set.
Setting the Variance
Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the
Compass/Temperature mode. Press the RESET
button for approximately five seconds. The last
entered variance zone number and VAR will be
displayed. Press the MODE button until the proper
variance number on the map is shown. Press the
RESET button to set the new variance zone and
resume normal operation.
All the display segments will be illuminated briefly
to acknowledge the change in zone number. A chime
will sound to confirm that the new zone number has
been set.

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Automatic Compass Calibration
The compass is self
-calibrating, which eliminates the
need to manually set the compass. When the vehicle is
new, the calibration process may not be complete. In
these cases CAL will be displayed, and all segments of
the compass will be illuminated where the compass
reading is normally displayed.
All Segments Illuminated
To calibrate the compass, in an area free from large
metal objects, make one or two 360
turns.
The calibration symbol will turn off and the compass
reading will be displayed.Manual Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic and the calibration
symbol does not appear, you must manually put the
compass into the calibration mode.
Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the
Compass/Temperature mode. Press the RESET button
for at least 10 seconds until the calibration symbol
appears and all segments of the compass display are
illuminated. A chime will sound to confirm that the
calibration mode is active. Release the button and
complete two or three 360
turns in an area free from
large metal objects. The calibration symbol will turn off
and the compass reading will be displayed. A chime will
sound to verify that the calibration is complete.
Error Displays

An error of the speed sensor or fuel sender will
cause
-E- to be displayed.

In the absence of vehicle communications,
a dash (
--) is displayed.
If one of these error messages appear, see your dealer.

3-5 Rear Window Defogger
Press the button marked
REAR to turn the rear
window defogger on.
An indicator light will
glow when the rear window
defogger button is on.
Press the button again to
turn it off.
When turned on, the rear window defogger uses a
warming grid to remove fog from the rear window.
If your vehicle has the heated outside rearview mirrors,
they will also heat to clear the mirrors surfaces. The
system will automatically turn off after running for
about 15 minutes. If you press the rear window
defogger button again, the system will stay on for
about seven and one half minutes before turning
off again.If in use, the system will shut off when the ignition is
turned off.
NOTICE:
Don't use a razor blade or something else sharp
on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty.
Don't put decals there because you might have to
scrape them off.