clock CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 2006 6.G Owners Manual
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B (ACCESSORY):This position lets the radio and
windshield wipers operate while the engine is off. To use
ACCESSORY, turn the key clockwise.
C (RUN):This position is where the key returns to after
the vehicle is started. This position displays some of
the warning and indicator lights.
D (START):This position starts the engine.
A warning chime will sound and the Driver Information
Center (DIC) will display DRIVER’S DOOR OPEN when
the driver’s door is opened if the ignition is in OFF,
ACCESSORY and the key is in the ignition. SeeDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 3-46for more
information.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP),
which will allow your vehicle’s radio to work when the
ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY. Once the key
is turned from RUN to OFF the radio will continue
to work 10 minutes or until the driver’s door is opened.
Also, the power windows will continue to work for up
to 10 minutes or until any door is opened.
Starting the Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine will not start in any other position — that is
a safety feature. To restart when you are already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice:Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle
moving could damage the transaxle. Shift into
PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.
Starting Your Engine
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as
your engine gets warm.
Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking
System. This feature assists in starting the engine
and protects the electrical system. If the ignition key
is turned to START, and then released when the
engine begins cranking, the engine will continue
cranking until the vehicle starts or until it exceeds the
maximum cranking time allowed, approximately
15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage. To
prevent starter-motor gear damage, this system also
prevents cranking if the engine is already running.
The engine cranking can be stopped by turning the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY or OFF.
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Fog Lamps
-(Fog Lamps):If your vehicle is equipped with fog
lamps, it is located on the exterior lamps control.
The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument
panel to the left of the steering column.
Your ignition must be in RUN for the fog lamps to
illuminate.
To turn the fog lamps on, press exterior lamps button.
A light will come on in the button to let you know that the
fog lamps are on. Press the exterior lamps button
again to turn the fog lamps off.
The ignition must be in RUN and the parking lamps
must be on for your fog lamps to work. The parking
lamps will turn on automatically when you turn on the
fog lamps.
The fog lamps will go off while you change to high-beam
headlamps.
Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to
be on along with the fog lamps.
Instrument Panel Brightness
D(Instrument Panel Brightness):The knob with this
symbol on it is located next to the exterior lamps
control. Press the knob out halfway and then turn the
knob clockwise to brighten or counterclockwise to dim
the lights.
Courtesy Lamps
When a door is opened, the courtesy lamps automatically
come on. They make it easy for you to enter and leave
your vehicle. You can also manually turn these lamps on
by turning the instrument panel brightness control
clockwise all the way.
The reading lamps, located on the rearview mirror, can
be turned on or off independent of the automatic
courtesy lamps, when the doors are closed.
Dome Lamp
The dome lamp will come on when you open a door.
You can also turn this lamp on by turning the instrument
panel brightness control clockwise.
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Climate Controls
Climate Control System
Your vehicle may be equipped with a dual or single
climate control system. With this system you can control
the heating, cooling, defrost, defog, and ventilation for
your vehicle.
Manual Operation
Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
direct the air ow inside of your vehicle.
To change the current mode, select one of the following:
H(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs approximately half of
the of air to the instrument panel outlets and the
other half to the oor outlets. Dual Zone with Optional Heated Seat Controls
Single Zone
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