CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 2007 6.G Owners Manual

Notice:Using chrome polish on aluminum
wheels could damage the wheels. The repairs
would not be covered by your warranty.
Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only.
The surface of these wheels is similar to the
painted surface of the vehicle. Do not use strong
soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive
cleaners, cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning
brushes on them because the surface could
be damaged. Do not use chrome polish on
aluminum wheels.
Notice:If you drive your vehicle through an
automatic car wash that has silicone carbide
tire cleaning brushes, you could damage
the aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. The
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Never drive a vehicle equipped with aluminum
or chrome-plated wheels through an
automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide
tire cleaning brushes.
Do not take the vehicle through an automatic car
wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning
brushes. These brushes can also damage the
surface of these wheels.Tires
To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire
cleaner.
Notice:Using petroleum-based tire dressing
products on your vehicle may damage the
paint nish and/or tires. When applying a tire
dressing, always wipe off any overspray
from all painted surfaces on your vehicle.
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
repair or replacement, make sure the body
repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts
repaired or replaced to restore corrosion
protection.
Original manufacturer replacement parts will
provide the corrosion protection while maintaining
the warranty.
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Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in
the nish should be repaired right away. Bare
metal will corrode quickly and may develop into
major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with
touch-up materials available from your dealer.
Larger areas of nish damage can be corrected in
your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and
dust control can collect on the underbody. If these
are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop
on the underbody parts such as fuel lines,
frame, oor pan, and exhaust system even though
they have corrosion protection.
At least every spring, ush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where
mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close
areas of the frame should be loosened before being
ushed. Your dealer or an underbody car washing
system can do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can
create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can
fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the
vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy,
ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular
dark spots etched into the paint surface.
Although no defect in the paint job causes this,
GM will repair, at no charge to the owner,
the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this
fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000
miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever
occurs rst.
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Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Description Usage
Polishing Cloth
Wax-TreatedInterior and exterior
polishing cloth.
Tar and Road
Oil RemoverRemoves tar, road oil,
and asphalt.
Chrome Cleaner
and PolishUse on chrome or
stainless steel.
White Sidewall
Tire CleanerRemoves soil and black
marks from whitewalls.
Vinyl Cleaner Cleans vinyl.
Glass CleanerRemoves dirt, grime,
smoke and ngerprints.
Chrome and Wire
Wheel CleanerRemoves dirt and grime
from chrome wheels and
wire wheel covers.
Finish EnhancerRemoves dust,
ngerprints, and surface
contaminants. Spray on
and wipe off.
Description Usage
Swirl Remover PolishRemoves swirl marks, ne
scratches, and other light
surface contamination.
Cleaner WaxRemoves light scratches
and protects nish.
Foaming Tire Shine
Low GlossCleans, shines, and
protects in one step.
No wiping necessary.
Wash Wax ConcentrateMedium foaming
shampoo. Cleans
and lightly waxes.
Biodegradable and
phosphate free.
Spot LifterQuickly removes spots
and stains from carpets,
vinyl, and cloth
upholstery.
Odor EliminatorOdorless spray odor
eliminator used on fabrics,
vinyl, leather and carpet.
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Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
This is the legal identier for your vehicle. It
appears on a plate in the front corner of the
instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see
it if you look through the windshield from outside
your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle
Certication and Service Parts labels and the
certicates of title and registration.
Engine Identication
The eighth character in the VIN is the engine
code. This code will help you identify your vehicle’s
engine, specications, and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identication Label
You will nd this label in the trunk. It is very helpful
if you ever need to order parts. On this label,
you will nd the following:
VIN
Model designation
Paint information
Production options and special equipment
Do not remove this label from the vehicle.
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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Do not add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless you check with your dealer
rst. Some electrical equipment can damage
your vehicle and the damage would not
be covered by your warranty. Some add-on
electrical equipment can keep other
components from working as they should.
Add-on equipment can drain your vehicle’s battery,
even if your vehicle is not operating.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before
attempting to add anything electrical to your
vehicle, seeServicing Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 82.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp circuit is protected by individual
fuses in the underhood fuse block. An electrical
overload will cause the fuse to blow. If this
happens, have your headlamp system checked
right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a fuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc.,
the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the
overload is caused by some electrical problem,
have it xed.
Power Windows and Other
Power Options
A circuit breaker in the instrument panel fuse
block protects the power windows and other power
accessories. When the current load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting
the circuit until the problem is xed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected
from short circuits by a combination of fuses
and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces
the chance of res caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new
one of the identical size and rating.
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The fuse block is located on the passenger side of
the vehicle in the carpet molding. Remove the
fuse block door to access the fuses.
Fuses Usage
PWR/SEAT Power Seats
PWR/WNDW Power Window
RAP Retained Accessory Power
HTD/SEAT Heated Seats
AUX Auxiliary Outlets
AMP Amplier
S/ROOF Sunroof
XM XM™ Radio
CNSTR Canister
DR/LCK Door Locks
PWR/MIR Power Mirrors
AIRBAG Airbags
TRUNK Trunk
TRUNK Trunk Relay
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Underhood Fuse Block
The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment. SeeEngine Compartment Overview
on page 308for more information on location.
Fuses Usage
LT PARK Driver’s Side Parking Lamp
RT PARK Passenger’s Side Parking LampFuses Usage
FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1
SPARE Spare
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Fuses Usage
SPARE Spare
AIRBAG/
DISPLAYAirbag, Display
TRANS Transaxle
ECM IGN Engine Control Module, Ignition
RT T/SIG Passenger’s Side Turn Signal
LT T/SIG Driver’s Side Turn Signal
DRL 1 Daytime Running Lamps 1
HORN Horn
SPARE Spare
PWR DROP/
CRNKPower Drop, Crank
STRG WHL Steering Wheel
ECM/TCMEngine Control Module,
Transaxle Control Module
RVC SEN Regulated Voltage Control Sensor
RADIO Audio System
FOG LAMPS Fog Lamps
SPARE Spare
BATT 4 Battery 4
ONSTAR OnStar
®
STRTR Starter
ABS MTR1 Anti-lock Brake System Motor 1
BATT 3 Battery 3
Fuses Usage
WSW Windshield Wiper
HTD MIR Heated Mirror
SPARE Spare
BATT 1 Battery 1
ABS MTR2 Anti-lock Brake System Motor 2
AIR PUMP Air Pump
BATT 2 Battery 2
INT LIGHTS Interior Lamps
INT LTS/
PNL DIMInterior Lamps, Instrument
Panel Dimmer
A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor
AIR SOL AIR (Air Injection Reactor) Solenoid
AUX PWR Auxiliary Power
BCM Body Control Module
CHMSL/
BCK-UPCenter High-Mounted Stoplamp,
Back-up Lamps
DISPLAY Display
ETC/ECMElectronic Throttle Control,
Engine Control Module
INJ 1 Injector 1
EMISSIONS 1 Emissions 1
INJ 2 Injector 2
EMISSIONS 2 Emissions 2
RT SPOT Right Spot
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Fuses Usage
LT SPOT Left Spot
HDLP MDL Headlamp Module
DRL 2 Daytime Running Lamps 2
FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2
FUEL/PUMP Fuel Pump
WPR Wiper
LT LO BEAM Driver’s Side Low-Beam
RT LO BEAM Passenger’s Side Low-Beam
LT HI BEAM Driver’s Side High-Beam
RT HI BEAM Passenger’s Side High-BeamRelay Usage
STRTR Starter
REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger
FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1
FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2
A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor
FAN 3 Cooling Fan 3
FUEL/PUMP Fuel Pump
PWR/TRN Powertrain
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Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeeRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 415for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134aFor the air conditioning system refrigerant
charge amount, see the refrigerant
caution label located under the hood.
See your dealer for more information.
Automatic Transaxle 7.4 qt 7.0 L
Cooling System Including Reservoir
3.5L V6, 3.5L V6 Flexible Fuel 10.1 qt 9.6 L
5.3L V8 Engine 13.3 qt 12.6 L
Engine Oil with Filter
3.5L V6, 3.5L V6 Flexible Fuel 4.0 qt 3.8 L
5.3L V8 Engine 6.0 qt 5.7 L
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