CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 2001 6.G Owners Manual

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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.
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 ªCALº 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 ª
--º is displayed.
If one of these error messages appear, see your dealer.

2-100 Trip Computer
There are five 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, the word ªLOº 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 the display
showing all segments on briefly 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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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you'll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
3
-2 Comfort Controls
3
-2 Manual Single Zone Climate Control
3
-4 Dual ComforTemp
Climate Control
(If Equipped)
3
-6 Air Conditioning
3
-6 Heating
3
-6 Defogging and Defrosting
3
-7 Rear Window Defogger
3
-8 Ventilation System
3
-9 Audio Systems
3
-9 Setting the Clock for Systems with
Radio Data System
3
-9AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic
Tone Control3
-19 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic
Tone Control (Option)
3
-26 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System
(RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (Option)
3
-37 Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios
3
-37 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
3
-38 Understanding Radio Reception
3
-38 Tips About Your Audio System
3
-39 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
3
-41 Care of Your Compact Discs
3
-41 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
3
-41 Backglass Antenna
3
-42 Vehicle Customization Settings
3
-42 Chime Level Adjustment

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Comfort Controls
Manual Single Zone Climate Control
With this system, you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation in your vehicle. The system works best if
you keep your windows closed while using it.
Fan Knob
The knob on the left side of the climate control panel
regulates the fan speed. To turn the fan off, turn the
knob to OFF.
If airflow seems very low when the fan knob is turned to
the highest setting, regardless of the mode setting, your
passenger compartment air filter (if equipped) may need
to be replaced. See ªMaintenance Scheduleº in the Index.Temperature Knob
The center knob on the control panel changes the
temperature of the air coming through the system. Turn
this knob toward red (clockwise) for warmer air. Turn it
toward blue (counterclockwise) for cooler air.
Mode Knob
The right knob on the control panel has several settings
to control the direction of the airflow:
UPPER: This setting directs air through the
instrument panel outlets.
BI-LEVEL: This setting directs air two ways.
Half of the air is directed through the instrument panel
outlets. Most of the remaining air is directed through
the floor vents and a small amount to the windshield
defroster and side window outlets.
LOWER: This setting sends most of the air
through the ducts near the floor. The remaining air
comes out of the defroster and side window outlets.
The RECIRCULATION button cannot be selected in
this mode.

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DEFOG: This setting sends half of the air to
the floor ducts and half to the defroster and side
window outlets. The air conditioning compressor will
run automatically in this setting unless the outside
temperature is below 40
F (4
C). The air inlet
will also be automatically set to outside air. The
RECIRCULATION button cannot be selected in
this mode.
DEFROST: This setting directs most of the air
through the defroster and side window vents. Some of
the air also goes to the floor ducts. The air conditioning
compressor will run automatically in this setting unless
the outside temperature is below 40
F (4
C).
The air inlet will also be automatically set to outside air.
The RECIRCULATION button cannot be selected in
this mode.
OUTSIDE AIR: Press this button to force the
system to use outside air. This button is usable in all of
the air delivery modes on the right knob. An indicator
on the button will light up when this button is selected.
RECIRCULATION: Press this button to limit
the amount of outside air entering your vehicle. This is
helpful when you are trying to limit odors entering your
vehicle. This button is usable in UPPER and BI
-LEVEL
modes. An indicator on the button will light up when
this button is selected. The system will default back to
the outside air setting, so you will have to reselect this
setting every time you restart your vehicle.
While in the RECIRCULATION mode the system
may cause fogging of the windows when the weather
is cold and damp. To clear the fog, select either the
DEFOG or DEFROST mode and increase the fan speed.
To avoid refogging of the windows, use the OUTSIDE
AIR setting.
A/C: Press this button to turn the air conditioning
on and off. The system will cool and dehumidify the air
inside the vehicle when the A/C light and the fan are on.

3-4 Dual ComforTemp
Climate Control
(If Equipped)
The Dual ComforTemp Climate Control system allows
the driver and passenger to maintain separate temperature
settings. The system works best if you keep your
windows closed while using it.
Fan Knob
The knob on the left side of the climate control panel
regulates the fan speed. To turn the fan off, turn the
knob to OFF.
If the airflow seems very low when the fan is adjusted to
the highest setting regardless of the mode setting, your
passenger compartment air filter (if equipped) may need
to be replaced. See ªMaintenance Scheduleº in the Index.Driver's Temperature Lever
The lever on the left adjusts the air temperature on the
driver's side independent of the temperature set by the
passenger. Slide the lever upward to raise the temperature.
Slide the lever downward to lower the temperature.
Passenger's Temperature Lever
The lever on the right adjusts the air temperature on the
passenger's side independent of the temperature set by the
driver. Slide the lever upward to raise the temperature.
Slide the lever downward to lower the temperature.
Mode Knob
The knob on the right side of the control panel has
several settings to control the direction of airflow:
UPPER: This setting directs air through the
instrument panel outlets.
BI-LEV: This setting directs air two ways.
Half of the air is directed through the instrument panel
outlets. Most of the remaining air is directed through
the floor vents and a small amount to the windshield
defroster and side window outlets.

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LOWER: This setting sends most of the air
through the ducts near the floor. The remaining air
comes out of the defroster and side window outlets.
The RECIRCULATION button cannot be selected in
this mode.
DEFOG: This setting sends half of the air
to the floor ducts and half to the defroster and side
window outlets. The air conditioning compressor will
run automatically in this setting unless the outside
temperature is below 40
F (4
C). The air inlet
will also be automatically set to outside air. The
RECIRCULATION button cannot be selected in
this mode.
DEFROST: This setting directs most of the air
through the defroster and side window vents. Some of
the air also goes to the floor ducts. The air conditioning
compressor will run automatically in this setting unless
the outside temperature is below 40
F (4
C). The
air inlet will also be automatically set to outside air.
The RECIRCULATION button cannot be selected
in this mode.
OUTSIDE AIR: Press this button to force the
system to use outside air. This button is usable in all of
the air delivery modes on the right knob. An indicator
on the button will light up when this button is selected.
RECIRCULATION: Press this button to limit
the amount of outside air entering your vehicle. This is
helpful when you are trying to limit odors entering your
vehicle. This button is usable in UPPER and BI
-LEVEL
modes. An indictor on the button will light up when this
button is selected. The system will default back to the
outside air setting, so you will have to reselect this
setting every time you restart your vehicle.
While in the RECIRCULATION mode the system
may cause fogging of the windows when the weather
is cold and damp. To clear the fog, select either the
DEFOG or DEFROST mode and increase the fan speed.
To avoid refogging of the windows, use the OUTSIDE
AIR setting.
A/C: Press this button to turn the air conditioning
on and off. The system will cool and dehumidify the air
inside the vehicle when the A/C light and fan are on.

3-6 Air Conditioning
On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let
hot, inside air escape. This reduces the time for the
vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed
for the air conditioner to work its best.
For quick cool
-down on very hot days, turn the right
knob on the control panel to UPPER; push the A/C
button on; push the RECIRCULATION button on
and move the temperature control all the way in the
blue area. If this setting is used for long periods of time,
the air in your vehicle may become too dry.
For normal cooling on hot days, turn the right knob on
the control panel to UPPER; push the A/C button on;
push the OUTSIDE AIR button on and move the
temperature control all the way in the blue area.
The system will bring in outside air and cool it.
On cool, but sunny days, the sun may warm your upper
body, but your lower body may not be warm enough.
To remedy this you can turn the right knob on the
control panel to BI
-LEV. Push the A/C button on and
move the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Heating
On cold days, turn the right knob on the control panel to
LOWER. Push the OUTSIDE AIR button on and move
the temperature control all the way in the red area. The
system will bring in outside air, heat it and send it to the
floor ducts.
Ventilation
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, turn the right knob on the control
panel to UPPER; push the A/C button off; push the
OUTSIDE AIR button on and move the temperature
control to a comfortable setting. Your vehicle also has
the flow
-through ventilation system described later in
this section.
Defogging and Defrosting
Your system has two settings for clearing the front
and side windows. To defrost the windows quickly, use
DEFROST with the temperature indicator(s) all the way
in the red area. To warm passengers while keeping the
windows clear, use DEFOG. For more information,
see ªRecirculationº in the Index.

3-7 Rear Window Defogger
Press the button marked
REAR to turn the defogger
on. An indicator on the
button will light.
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 heat to clear the mirror surface before driving. The
rear window defogger and the mirrors will automatically
turn off after about 15 minutes. If you turn them on
again, the defogger and the mirrors will only stay on
for about seven and one half minutes before turning
off again. You can also turn them off by turning the
ignition off or by pressing the button again.Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license
or decal across the defogger grid.
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.

3-8 Ventilation System
Adjust the direction
of airflow by moving
the vents.
Your vehicle's flow
-through ventilation system supplies
outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside
air will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning
fan is running and the OUTSIDE AIR button is pushed.
If the airflow seems very low when the fan is adjusted to
the highest setting, regardless of the mode setting, your
passenger compartment air filter may need to be
replaced. See ªMaintenance Scheduleº in the Index.Ventilation Tips

Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater
and defroster will work far better, reducing the
chance of fogging the inside of your windows.

When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, adjust the
mode knob to LOWER and the fan to the highest
speed for a few seconds before driving off. This
helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture
and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of
your windows.

Keep the air path under the front seats clear of
objects. This helps air to circulate throughout
your vehicle.