light CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 2000 6.G Owner's Guide

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To open the power sunroof,
press the switch to the rear
twice and the power sunroof
will fully open.
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This is the express
-open operation. During this
operation, press the switch forward to stop the power
sunroof at a desired position.
Your sunroof also has a vent feature. It can be activated
from the closed sunroof position by pressing the switch
once rearward. To close, push the sunroof switch
forward. When using this feature the sunshade should
be fully opened in the rearward position.
The sunshade can be opened manually by sliding it
rearward or automatically by opening the power
sunroof. You will need to close the sunshade manually
by sliding it forward.To close the sunroof, press the switch forward and hold
until the sunroof motor stops, or release the switch when
a desired position has been reached.
HomeLink
Transmitter
(If Equipped)
The HomeLink
Transmitter allows you to consolidate
the functions of up to three individual hand
-held
transmitters. It will operate garage doors and gates, or
with the accessory package, other devices controlled by
radio frequency such as home/office lighting systems
and security systems.
The HomeLink

Transmitter will learn and transmit the
frequencies of most current transmitters and is powered
by your vehicle's battery and charging system.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS
-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Changes and modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
Programming the HomeLink
Transmitter
Do not use the transmitter with any garage door opener
that does not have the ªstop and reverseº feature. This
includes any garage door opener model manufactured
before April 1, 1982.
Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage
door you are programming!Your vehicle's engine should be turned off while
programming the HomeLink

Transmitter. Follow these
steps to program up to three channels:
1. If you have not previously programmed a universal
channel, proceed to Step 2. Otherwise, hold down
the two outside buttons on the HomeLink


Transmitter until the indicator light begins to flash
rapidly (approximately 20 seconds). Then release the
buttons. This procedure initializes the memory and
erases any previous settings for all three channels.
2. Hold the end of the hand
-held transmitter
approximately one to three inches away from the
HomeLink

Transmitter making sure that you can
still see the display.
3. Decide which one of the three channels you want to
program. Using both hands, press the hand
-held
transmitter button and the desired button on the
HomeLink

Transmitter. Continue to hold both
buttons through Step 4.
4. Hold down both buttons until you see the indicator
light on the HomeLink

Transmitter flash, first
slowly then rapidly. The rapid flashing, which could
take up to 90 seconds, indicates that the HomeLink


Transmitter has been programmed. Release both
buttons once the light starts to flash rapidly.

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Canadian Programming: During programming,
your hand
-held transmitter may automatically stop
transmitting. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink

button while you press your hand-held transmitter button
every two seconds until the HomeLink
Transmitter has
been programmed. The indicator light will flash slowly
and then rapidly after several seconds once it has been
successfully programmed.
If you have trouble programming the HomeLink


Transmitter, make sure that you have followed the
directions exactly as described and that the battery in
the hand
-held transmitter is not dead. If you still cannot
program it, flip the hand
-held transmitter end over end
and try again. The HomeLink
Transmitter may not
work with older garage door openers that do not meet
current federal consumer safety standards. If you cannot
program the transmitter after repeated attempts, consult
your dealer.
Be sure to keep the original hand
-held transmitter
in case you need to erase and reprogram the
HomeLink

Transmitter.
Operating the Transmitter
Press and hold the appropriate button on the HomeLink

Transmitter. The house symbol comes on while the signal
is being transmitted.
Note that the effective transmission range of the
HomeLink

Transmitter may differ from the hand-held
transmitter and from one channel to another.
Training a Garage Opener with a ªRolling
Codeº Feature
If you programmed the HomeLink
Transmitter, but the
garage door will not open, and if your garage door opener
was manufactured after 1995, your garage door may have
a security feature that changes the ªcodeº of your garage
door opener every time it is opened or closed.
To determine if your garage door opener has this
ªrolling codeº feature, press the appropriate button
on the HomeLink

Transmitter that was programmed.
If the indicator light flashes rapidly for one to
two seconds, then turns solid, your garage door
opener has this feature.

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To program a garage door opener with the rolling code
feature, do the following:
1. Program your hand
-held transmitter to the
HomeLink
Transmitter by following the steps
provided under ªProgramming the Transmitterº
earlier in this section.
2. Remove the cover panel from the garage door
opener receiver. It is located near the garage door
opener motor.
3. Locate the training button on the garage door
opener receiver. The exact location and color will
vary among brands.
4. Press the training button on the garage door opener
receiver for one to two seconds.
5. Within thirty seconds of pressing the training button,
return to your vehicle and press the programmed
button on the HomeLink

Transmitter until the
indicator light flashes rapidly (about two seconds).
6. Release the button, then press it again to confirm it
was programmed to the garage door opener receiver.
You may now use either the HomeLink

Transmitter
or the hand
-held transmitter to open your garage door.
If you still have difficulty in programming and require
assistance, please call 1
-800-355-3515.
Erasing Channels
To erase all three programmed channels, hold down the
two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to
flash. Individual channels cannot be erased, but can be
reprogrammed using the procedure for programming
the transmitter explained earlier.
Accessories
Accessories for the HomeLink
Transmitter are available
from the manufacturer of the unit. If you would like
additional information, please call 1
-800-355-3515.

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Warning Lights, Gages
and Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that
may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also save you or
others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle's functions. As you
will see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when you start the
engine just to let you know they're working. If you are
familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed
when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to let you know when
there's a problem with your vehicle.When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the section that tells you
what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly
-- and even
dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They're a big help.
Your vehicle may also have a driver information system
that works along with the warning lights and gages. See
ªDriver Information Systemº in the Index.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to ON, a chime will come on
for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten
their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is
already buckled.
The safety belt light will
also come on and stay
on for about 20 seconds,
then it will flash for about
55 seconds.

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There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system
checks the air bag's electrical system for malfunctions.
The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The
system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag
modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and
diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag
system, see ªAir Bagº in the Index.
This light will come on
when you start your vehicle,
and it will flash for a few
seconds. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
CAUTION:
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you
start your vehicle, it means the air bag system
may not be working properly. The air bags in
your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they
could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle
serviced right away if the air bag readiness light
stays on after you start your vehicle.
The air bag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the
light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.

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You can read battery
voltage on the
voltmeter gage.
If the gage reads less than 12 volts or more than 16 volts
while the engine is running, and it stays there, you may
have a problem with the electrical charging system.
Also, when your gage reads less than 11 volts or more
than 16 volts, your battery life indicator will be
illuminated in the message center. For more information
see ªBattery Life Indicatorº in the Index.
Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into
two parts. If one part isn't working, the other part can
still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you
need both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem.
Have your brake system inspected right away.
United States Canada
This light should come on briefly when you turn the
ignition key to ON. If it doesn't come on then, have it
fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there's a problem.

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If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the
road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is
harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor.
It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have
the vehicle towed for service. (See ªAnti
-Lock Brake
System Warning Lightº and ªTowing Your Vehicleº
in the Index.)
CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working properly
if the brake system warning light is on. Driving
with the brake system warning light on can lead
to an accident. If the light is still on after you've
pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
will also come on when you set your parking brake. The
light will stay on if your parking brake doesn't release
fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully
released, it means you have a brake problem.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
The anti-lock brake
system warning light
should come on for a few
seconds when you turn
the ignition key to ON.
If the anti
-lock brake system warning light stays on
longer than normal after you've started your engine, turn
the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on and stays on
when you're driving, stop as soon as possible and turn
the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the
system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while
you're driving, the anti
-lock brake system needs service
and you don't have anti
-lock brakes. The brake pedal may
be harder to push, or it may go to the floor. It may take
longer to stop. Adjust your driving accordingly.
The anti
-lock brake system warning light should come
on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the
light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.

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(3800 V6 Engine)
The traction control system warning light may come on
for the following reasons:

If you turn the system off by pressing the TRAC
OFF button located on the center console, a chime
will sound and the warning light will come on and
stay on. To turn the system back on, press the
button again. The warning light should go off.
(See ªTraction Control Systemº in the Index for
more information.)
If there's a brake system problem that is specifically
related to traction control, the traction control system
will turn off and the warning light will come on. If
your brakes begin to overheat, the traction control
system will turn off and the warning light will come
on until your brakes cool down.
If the traction control system warning light comes on
and stays on for an extended period of time when the
system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
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Standard ClusterUnited States
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Optional Cluster

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Canada-
Standard ClusterCanada
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Optional Cluster
This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is
working. During the majority of the operation, the gage
will read 210
F (100
C) or less.
If you are pulling a load or going up hills, it is normal
for the temperature to fluctuate and approach the 250
F
(122
C) mark. When the gage reads greater than 250
F
(122
C), the HOT COOLANT TEMP light will be
illuminated in the message center and a chime will
sound continuously. If the gage reaches the 260
F
(125
C) mark, it indicates that the cooling system is
working beyond its capacity.
The ªProblems on the Roadº section of this manual
shows you what to do when this occurs. See ªEngine
Overheatingº in the Index.