CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 2004 Owners Manual

Change Engine Oil Message
This message is displayed when the engine oil needs to
be changed. It will appear for 60 seconds.
Once the engine oil has been changed, the CHANGE
ENGINE OIL message must be reset. Until it is
reset, this message will be displayed for 60 seconds
each time you start the engine. For more information on
resetting the system, see “How to Reset the Change
Engine Oil Message” underEngine Oil on page 5-18.
Low Tire Message
Your vehicle may be equipped with the tire pressure
system which monitors the ination pressure of the tires.
After the system has “learned” the tire pressure with
properly inated tires, the LOW TIRE PRESSURE
message will be displayed and four warning chimes will
sound if the tire 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 ination monitor. See “Tire Pressure
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Door Ajar Warning Message
This message will appear if one of the doors 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.
Trunk Ajar Warning Message
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. United States
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Security Message
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. SeePasslock®on page 2-16for more
information.
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message
This message is displayed when the vehicle is low on
windshield washer uid.
The message is only displayed for 60 seconds at the
start of each ignition cycle. For more information
seeWindshield Washer Fluid on page 5-48.
When the ignition is turned off, this message will be
displayed again for three seconds to remind you
that your washer uid is low. Be sure to rell the
washer uid tank right away. United States
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Low Fuel Warning Message
This message is displayed when your vehicle is low on
fuel. Four chimes will also sound.
Refer to the fuel gage for a better indication of the
amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message
This message will be displayed when your vehicle has
a brake problem. The brake system warning light
will also be illuminated.
If this message appears, the brakes aren’t working
properly. You should have your vehicle serviced
immediately. SeeBrake System Warning Light on
page 3-35for more information. United States
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Service Vehicle Soon Message
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
qualied dealership for necessary repairs to maintain
top vehicle performance.
Highbeam Out Warning Message
If this message appears, you may have a problem with
your high-beam headlamps.
The message will stay on about 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.
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Driver Information Center (DIC)
If your vehicle is equipped with the DIC, it will show
information about the vehicle and the surroundings.
It is located in the headliner between the sun visors.
RESET:You can reset the AVG ECON, FUEL USED or
AVG SPEED trip computer modes by pressing and
holding this button for three seconds while you are in the
mode you wish to reset. A chime will sound to conrm
that your requested change has been made and all
the segments of the display will briey light up.To change the display to a metric or English reading,
press the RESET and MODE buttons at the same time.
Hold them down for three seconds, and the display
will change. A chime will be heard to conrm the new
selection.
The reset button can also be used to manually calibrate
the compass. See “Manual Compass Calibration”
later in this section.
The reset button can be used to set the compass zone
variation. See “Compass Variance” later in this section.
MODE:Press this button to cycle through three modes
of operation: Off, Compass/Temperature and Trip
Computer mode.
Off:No driver information is displayed in this mode
of operation.
Compass/Temperature Mode:One of eight
compass readings and the outside temperature are
displayed. If the temperature is below 38°F
(3°C), the word ICE is displayed for two minutes.
Trip Computer:Pressing the MODE button cycles
through the ve displays. Press the MODE button
after the last Trip Computer display to return
the DIC to the OFF mode. Optional Sunroof Version Shown
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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 about
ve seconds. The last entered variance zone number andVAR will be displayed. Press the MODE button until the
proper variance zone 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 briey to
acknowledge the change in zone number. A chime will
sound to conrm that the new zone number has been set.
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.
To calibrate the compass, in an area free from large
metal objects, make one to two 360° turns. The
calibration symbol will turn off and the compass reading
will be displayed.
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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 conrm 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,
adash--isdisplayed.
If one of these error messages appear, see your dealer.
Trip Computer
There are ve trip computer displays which may be
stepped through by pushing the MODE button.
The information will appear in the following order:
AVG ECON (Average Fuel Economy):This shows
the average fuel economy since the last reset.
INST ECON (Instantaneous Fuel Economy):
This shows fuel economy for the most recent second
of driving.
RANGE (Trip Range):This shows the estimated
distance that can be traveled with the remaining fuel.
The fuel economy used to calculate range is based
on the last few hours of driving. When in a low
fuel condition, LO is displayed.
FUEL USED (Trip Fuel Used):This shows the
accumulated fuel used since the last reset.
AVG SPEED (Average Speed):This shows the
average speed since the last reset.
Resetting the Trip Computer
Press and hold the RESET button for at least three
seconds. The reset is acknowledged with all segments
of the display lit briey and a chime. A reset can
only be done in AVG ECON, FUEL USED and AVG
SPEED displays. Each setting must be reset individually.
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Audio System(s)
Notice:Before you add any sound equipment to
your vehicle – like a tape player, CB radio, mobile
telephone or two-way radio – be sure you can
add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to
do it properly. Added sound equipment may
interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine,
radio or other systems, and even damage them.
Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the
operation of sound equipment that has been added
improperly.
So, before adding sound equipment, check with
your dealer and be sure to check federal rules
covering mobile radio and telephone units.
Your audio system has been designed to operate easily
and to give years of listening pleasure. You will get
the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with
it rst. Figure out which radio you have in your vehicle,
nd out what your audio system can do and how to
operate all of its controls to be sure you’re getting the
most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory
Power (RAP). With RAP, you can play your audio
system even after the ignition is turned off. See
“Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” underIgnition
Positions on page 2-17.
Setting the Time
Press and hold the HR or MN buttons for two seconds.
Then press and hold HR until the correct hour
appears on the display. AM or PM will appear for
morning or evening hours. Press and hold MN until the
correct minute appears on the display. The time
may be set with the ignition on or off. The clock symbol
will appear on the display in time-set mode.
To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting
Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and
hold HR and MN at the same time for two seconds until
UPDATED and the clock symbol appear on the
display. If the time is not available from the station,
NO UPDAT will appear on the display.
RDS time is broadcast once a minute. Once you have
tuned to an RDS broadcast station, it may take a
few minutes for your time to update.
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Radio with Cassette
Radio Data System (RDS)
Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data
System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only
on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
With RDS, your radio can do the following:
Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of
programming
Receive announcements concerning local and
national emergencies
Display messages from radio stations
Seek to stations with traffic announcementsThis system relies upon receiving specic information
from these stations and will only work when the
information is available. In rare cases, a radio station
may broadcast incorrect information that will cause
the radio features to work improperly. If this happens,
contact the radio station.
While you are tuned to an RDS station, the station
name or the 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.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
(48 Contiguous US States)
XM™ is a continental U.S. based satellite radio service
that offers 100 coast to coast channels including
music, news, sports, talk, and children’s programming.
XM™ provides digital quality audio and text information,
including song title and artist name. A service fee is
required in order to receive the XM™ service. For more
information, contact XM™ at www.xmradio.com or
call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
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