CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 2007 6.G Owners Manual

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM
This message displays if a part on the Tire
Pressure Monitor (TPM) system is not working
properly. If you drive your vehicle while any of the
four sensors are missing or inoperable, the
warning comes on in about 20 minutes. A sensor
would be missing, for example, if you put
different wheels on your vehicle without
transferring the sensors. If the warning comes on
and stays on, there may be a problem with the
TPM. See your dealer.
SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL
If your vehicle has the Traction Control
System (TCS), this message displays when the
system is not functioning properly. A warning light
also appears on the instrument panel cluster.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) Warning
Light on page 179. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 254for more information.
Have the TCS serviced by your dealer as soon
as possible.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays when there is a problem
with the transaxle. See your dealer for service.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message displays when a non-emissions
related malfunction occurs. Have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.
STARTING DISABLED SERVICE
THROTTLE
This message displays if the starting of the engine
is disabled due to the electronic throttle control
system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer
immediately.
This message only appears while the ignition is in
RUN, and will not disappear until the problem
is resolved.
This message cannot be acknowledged.
THEFT ATTEMPTED
This message displays if the content theft-deterrent
system has detected a break-in attempt while
you were away from your vehicle. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 105for more information.
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TIGHTEN GAS CAP
This message may be displayed if the gas cap is
not on, or is not fully tightened. Check the gas
cap to ensure that it is on properly. SeeFilling the
Tank on page 303for more information.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays when the Tire Pressure
Monitor (TPM) system is re-learning the tire
positions. SeeTire Pressure Monitor System on
page 358. The tire positions must be re-learned
after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire
or sensor. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 362andInation - Tire Pressure on page 357
for more information.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
If your vehicle has the Traction Control
System (TCS), this message displays when the
TCS turns off. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
on page 254for more information.
This message only displays while the ignition is in
RUN and disappears after 10 seconds, unless
it is acknowledged or an urgent warning appears.Any of the following conditions may cause the
TCS to turn off:
The TCS is turned off by pressing the
traction control button. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 254for more
information.
The battery is low.
There is a TCS failure. See your dealer for
service.
TRACTION CONTROL ON
If your vehicle has the Traction Control
System (TCS), this message displays when
the TCS is turned on. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 254for more information.
TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE
This message displays when the transaxle uid in
your vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and
allow it to idle until it cools down. If the warning
message continues to display, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.
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TRUNK OPEN
This message displays when the trunk is not
closed completely. Make sure that the trunk is
closed completely. SeeTrunk on page 101.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message displays as a reminder to turn off
the turn signal if you drive your vehicle for
more than about 0.75 mile (1.2 km) with a turn
signal on. SeeTurn Signal/Multifunction Lever on
page 149.
This message displays and a chime sounds only
when the ignition is in RUN. The message will
not disappear until the turn signal is manually
turned off, or a turn is completed.
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID
This message displays when the windshield
washer uid is low. Fill the windshield washer
reservoir as soon as possible. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 308for the
location of the windshield washer reservoir. Also,
seeWindshield Washer Fluid on page 332for
more information.
DIC Vehicle Customization
Your vehicle has customization capabilities that
allow you to program certain features to one
preferred setting. Customization features can only
be programmed to one setting on the vehicle
and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting
for two different drivers.
All of the customization options may not be
available on your vehicle. Only the options
available will be displayed on your DIC.
The default settings for the customization features
were set when your vehicle left the factory, but
may have been changed from their default
state since then.
The customization preferences are automatically
recalled.
To change customization preferences, use the
following procedure.
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Entering the Feature Settings Menu
1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in
PARK (P).
To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is
recommended that the headlamps are
turned off.
2. Press the customization button to enter the
feature settings menu.
If the menu is not available, FEATURE
SETTINGS AVAILABLE IN PARK will display.
Before entering the menu, make sure the
vehicle is in PARK (P).
Feature Settings Menu Items
The following are customization features that allow
you to program settings to the vehicle:
DISPLAY IN ENGLISH
This feature will only display if a language other
than English has been set. This feature allows you
to change the language in which the DIC
messages appear to English.
Press the customization button until the PRESS
V
TO DISPLAY IN ENGLISH screen appears on
the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
to display all DIC messages in English.
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
This feature allows you to select the language in
which the DIC messages will appear.
Press the customization button until the DISPLAY
LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display.
Press the set/reset button to access the settings
for this feature. Then press the customization
button to scroll through the following choices:
ENGLISH (default):All messages will appear
in English.
FRANCAIS (French):All messages will appear
in French.
ESPANOL (Spanish):All messages will appear
in Spanish.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this
feature. The current setting will remain.
Select one of the available choices and press the
set/reset button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it.
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AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
This feature allows you to select whether or not to
turn off the automatic door unlocking feature.
It also allows you to select which doors and when
the doors will automatically unlock. See
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock on
page 100for more information.
Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press
the set/reset button to access the settings for this
feature. Then press the customization button
to scroll through the following choices:
OFF:None of the doors will automatically unlock.
DRIVER AT KEY OUT:Only the driver’s door
will unlock when the key is taken out of the
ignition.
DRIVER IN PARK:Only the driver’s door will
unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P).
ALL AT KEY OUT:All of the doors will unlock
when the key is taken out of the ignition.
ALL IN PARK (default):All of the doors will
unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P).NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this
feature. The current setting will remain.
Select one of the available choices and press the
set/reset button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it.
REMOTE DOOR LOCK
This feature allows you to select the type of
feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle
with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
You will not receive feedback when locking the
vehicle with the RKE transmitter if any of the doors
are open. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 91for more information.
Press the customization button until REMOTE
DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press
the set/reset button to access the settings for
this feature. Then press the customization button
to scroll through the following choices:
HORN & LIGHTS OFF:There will be no
feedback when you press the lock button on the
RKE transmitter.
LIGHTS ONLY:The exterior lamps will ash
when you press the lock button on the
RKE transmitter.
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HORN ONLY:The horn will sound on the second
press of the lock button on the RKE transmitter.
HORN & LIGHTS ON (default):The exterior
lamps will ash when you press the lock button on
the RKE transmitter, and the horn will sound
when the lock button is pressed again within
ve seconds of the previous command.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this
feature. The current setting will remain.
Select one of the available choices and press the
set/reset button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it.
REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK
This feature allows you to select the type of
feedback you will receive when unlocking the
vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. You will not receive feedback when
unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter
if the doors are open. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 91for
more information.Press the customization button until REMOTE
DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display.
Press the set/reset button to access the settings
for this feature. Then press the customization
button to scroll through the following choices:
LIGHTS OFF:The exterior lamps will not ash
when you press the unlock button on the
RKE transmitter.
LIGHTS ON (default):The exterior lamps will
ash when you press the unlock button on
the RKE transmitter.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this
feature. The current setting will remain.
Select one of the available choices and press the
set/reset button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it.
EXIT LIGHTING
If it is dark enough outside, this feature allows you
to select the amount of time you want the
exterior lamps to remain on. This happens after
the key is turned from RUN to OFF.
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Press the customization button until EXIT
LIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button to access the settings for this
feature. Then press the customization button to
scroll through the following choices:
OFF:The exterior lamps will not turn on.
30 SECONDS (default):The exterior lamps will
stay on for 30 seconds.
1 MINUTE:The exterior lamps will stay on for
one minute.
2 MINUTES:The exterior lamps will stay on for
two minutes.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this
feature. The current setting will remain.
Select one of the available choices and press the
set/reset button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it.APPROACH LIGHTING
This feature allows you to select whether or not to
have the exterior lights turn on briey during
low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Press the customization button until APPROACH
LIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press
the set/reset button to access the settings for this
feature. Then press the customization button
to scroll through the following choices:
OFF:The exterior lights will not turn on when you
unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
ON (default):If it is dark enough outside, the
exterior lights will turn on briey when you unlock
the vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
The lights will remain on for 20 seconds or until
the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed,
or the vehicle is no longer off. SeeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 91
for more information.
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NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this
feature. The current setting will remain.
Select one of the available choices and press the
set/reset button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it.
CHIME VOLUME
This feature allows you to select the volume level
of the chime.
Press the customization button until CHIME
VOLUME appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button to access the settings for this
feature. Then press the customization button to
scroll through the following choices:
NORMAL (default):The chime volume will be set
to a normal level.
LOUD:The chime volume will be set to a
loud level.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this
feature. The current setting will remain.
Select one of the available choices and press the
set/reset button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it.
REMOTE START
If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to
turn the remote start off or on. The remote
start feature allows you to start the engine from
outside of the vehicle using your Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. See “Remote Vehicle
Start” underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 91for more information.
Press the customization button until REMOTE
START appears on the DIC display. Press
the set/reset button to access the settings for this
feature. Then press the customization button
to scroll through the following choices:
OFF:The remote start feature will be disabled.
ON (default):The remote start feature will
be enabled.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this
feature. The current setting will remain.
Select one of the available choices and press the
set/reset button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it.
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FACTORY SETTINGS
This feature allows you to set all of the
customization features back to their factory
default settings.
Press the customization button until FACTORY
SETTINGS appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button to access the settings for this
feature. Then press the customization button to
scroll through the following choices:
RESTORE ALL (default):The customization
features will be set to their factory default settings.
DO NOT RESTORE:The customization features
will not be set to their factory default settings.
Select one of the available choices and press the
set/reset button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it.
EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS
This feature allows you to exit the FEATURE
SETTINGS menu.
Press the customization button until FEATURE
SETTINGS PRESS
VTO EXIT appears in
the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to exit
the menu.
If you do not exit, pressing the customization
button again will return you to the beginning of the
FEATURE SETTINGS menu.
Exiting the Feature Settings Menu
The feature settings menu will be exited when any
of the following occurs:
The vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P).
The vehicle is no longer in RUN.
The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons
are pressed.
The end of the feature settings menu is
reached and exited.
A 40 second time period has elapsed with no
selection made.
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Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then
read the pages following to familiarize yourself
with its features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a
safer driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving on
page 246. By taking a few moments to read this
manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s
audio system, you can use it with less effort, as
well as take advantage of its features. While your
vehicle is parked, set up your audio system by
presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the
tone and adjusting the speakers. Then, when
driving conditions permit, you can tune to
your favorite stations using the presets and
steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them.{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and
you or others can be injured or killed.
Always keep your eyes on the road and
your mind on the drive — avoid engaging
in extended searching while driving.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for
safe driving. For more information, seeDefensive
Driving on page 246.
Here are some ways in which you can help avoid
distraction while driving.
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