wipers CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 2007 6.G Owners Manual

Ignition Positions
With the ignition key in the ignition, the key can be
turned to four different positions:
Notice:Using a tool to force the key from
the ignition switch could cause damage
or break the key. Use the correct key and turn
the key only with your hand. Make sure the
key is in all the way. If none of this works,
then your vehicle needs service.A (OFF):This is the only position in which the
ignition key can be inserted or removed. This
position locks the ignition and transaxle. It is a
theft-deterrent feature.
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.
The battery could be drained if you leave the
key in the ACCESSORY or RUN position with
the engine off. You may not be able to start your
vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an
extended period of time.
D (START):This position starts the engine.
A warning chime will sound and the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will display DRIVER
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 195for more information.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 146
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 148
Other Warning Devices............................. 148
Horn.......................................................... 148
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 148
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 149
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 150
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 151
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 151
Windshield Wipers..................................... 151
Windshield Washer.................................... 152
Cruise Control........................................... 153
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 156
Delayed Headlamps.................................. 157
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/
Automatic Headlamp System.................. 158
Fog Lamps................................................ 158
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 159
Courtesy Lamps........................................ 159
Dome Lamp.............................................. 159
Entry Lighting............................................ 160
Delayed Entry Lighting.............................. 160
Delayed Exit Lighting................................. 160
Parade Dimming........................................ 161Reading Lamps......................................... 161
Electric Power Management...................... 161
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 162
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 162
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 164
Climate Controls......................................... 164
Climate Control System............................. 164
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 168
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 169
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 170
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 171
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 172
Tachometer............................................... 172
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 173
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 173
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 174
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 175
Charging System Light.............................. 177
Brake System Warning Light..................... 177
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 178
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 179
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light........................................ 179
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever.
Then move the wheel to a comfortable position
and release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane Change Signals. See
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 150.
2Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 151.
Flash-to-Pass. SeeFlash-to-Pass on page 151.
NWindshield Wipers. SeeWindshield Wipers
on page 151.
LQWindshield Washer. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 152.
For information on the headlamps, seeExterior
Lamps on page 156.
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change your headlamps from low beams to high
beams, or from high to low, pull the multifunction
lever all the way toward you. Then release it.
While the high beams
are on, this light will
appear on the
instrument panel cluster.
This light works only while the key is in RUN. The
fog lamps (if equipped) are not illuminated
when the high beams are on.
Flash-to-Pass
With the turn signal lever in the low-beam position,
pull the lever toward you briey to switch to
high-beam, (to signal you are going to pass).
If the headlamps are on, they will return to
low-beam when the lever is released.
This feature operates even if the headlamps are off.
Windshield Wipers
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If they are frozen to the
windshield, gently loosen or thaw them. Damaged
wiper blades may not clear the windshield well,
making it harder to see and drive safely. If
the blades do become damaged, install new
blades or blade inserts. For more information, see
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on
page 347.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A
circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.
Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.
You control the windshield wipers by turning the
band with the wiper symbol on it.
8(Mist):For a single wiping cycle, turn the
band to mist. Hold it there until the wipers
start. Then let go. The wipers will stop after
one wipe. If you want more wipe cycles, hold
the band on mist longer.
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6(Delay):You can set the wiper speed for a long
or short delay between wiping cycles. This can
be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band
to choose the delay time. The closer to the top
of the lever, the shorter the delay.
6(Low Speed):For steady wiping at low
speed, turn the band away from you to the
rst solid band past the delay settings.
1(High Speed):For high-speed wiping, turn
the band further, to the second solid band past the
delay settings.
9(Off):To stop the wipers, move the band to off.
Windshield Washer
At the top of the multifunction lever, there’s a
paddle with the windshield washer symbol on it.
To spray washer uid on the windshield, push the
paddle. The wipers will run for several sweeps and
then either stop or return to your preset speed. The
ignition key must be in ACCESSORY or RUN for
this to work. SeeWindshield Washer Fluid on
page 332.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
When you are low on washer uid, a Washer Fluid
Low Add Fluid message will be lit in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) for 60 seconds. When the
ignition is turned off, a message will appear
again for three seconds as a reminder that
the uid level is low. For more information on
DIC messages, seeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 195.
The washer uid message will no longer display
when the washer uid reservoir has been lled.
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter
This vehicle has a passenger compartment
particulate air lter. It is located in the engine
compartment, on the passenger’s side, under
the air inlet grille.
The lter traps most of the pollen from air entering
the climate control system. Like the engine’s air
cleaner/lter, it may need to be changed
periodically to ensure system performance. For
information on how often to change the passenger
compartment air lter, seeScheduled Maintenance
on page 406.
To change the passenger compartment air lter,
use the following steps:
1. Turn off the ignition when the windshield
wipers are in the up position.
2. Raise the vehicle hood.
3. Disconnect the windshield washer pump hose
from the fender rail and air inlet grille.
4. Peel back the hood weatherstrip from the
passenger’s side of the vehicle halfway
to center.5. Remove the air inlet grille retainers.
6. Remove the air inlet grille.
7. Remove the water deector plate.
8. Remove the old passenger compartment
air lter.
9. Reverse the steps to install the new air lter.
For best climate control system performance,
be sure to re-install the air lter.
For the type of lter to use, seeNormal
Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 416.
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 170
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 195
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 148
Other Warning Devices............................ 148
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 368
Different Size........................................... 366
Replacement............................................ 368
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 51
Windows..................................................... 103
Power...................................................... 104Windshield
Washer.................................................... 152
Washer Fluid........................................... 332
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 347
Wiper Blades, Cleaning............................ 390
Wiper Fuses............................................ 395
Wipers..................................................... 151
Winter Driving............................................. 270
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XM Radio Messages................................... 238
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 243
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Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 404
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