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Pontiac 2004 Montana Owner's Manual (508 pages)

Brand: Pontiac | Category: Automobile | Size: 5 MB

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

8
- How to Use this Manual
  2
  - Canadian Owners
    2
  - Safety Warnings and Symbols
    3
  - Vehicle Damage Warnings
    4
  - Vehicle Symbols
    4
  - Seats and Restraint Systems
    7
  - Table of Contents
    8
  - Front Seats
    9
- Manual Seats
  9
- Heated Seats
  10
- Six-Way Power Seats
  10
- Reclining Seatbacks
  11
  - Rear Seats
    13
  - Second Row Safety Belt Stowage
    13
- Head Restraints
  13
- Rear Seat Operation
  13
- Split Bench Seats
  14
- Flip and Fold Feature
  14
- Second Row
  15
  - Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks
    16
- Removing the Split Bench Seat
  17
- Replacing the Split Bench Seats
  19
- Adjusting the Bucket Seats
  22
- Bucket Seats
  22
- Removing the Bucket Seats
  24
- Replacing the Bucket Seats
  26
- Adjusting the Captain's Chairs
  28
- Captain Chairs
  28
  - Removing the Captain's Chairs
    30
- Replacing the Captain's Chairs
  31
- Folding the Seatback
  33
- Stowable Seat
  33
- Removing the Stowable Seat
  34
- Replacing the Stowable Seat
  35
  - Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
    36
- Safety Belts
  36
  - Why Safety Belts Work
    38
  - Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
    41
- Driver Position
  42
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    42
- How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
  42
- Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
  44
- Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
  51
- Right Front Passenger Position
  52
- Center Passenger Position (Bucket Seat)
  52
- Lap Belt
  54
- Bench Seat
  54
- Rear Seat Passengers
  56
  - Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
    60
  - Safety Belt Pretensioners
    62
- Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
  56
- Safety Belt Extender
  62
- Child Restraints
  63
- Older Children
  63
- Infants and Young Children
  65
- Child Restraint Systems
  69
- Top Strap
  72
- Where to Put the Restraint
  72
- Top Strap Anchor Location
  74
  - Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
    76
  - Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System (Rear)
    78
- Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
  78
- Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (Third Row Bench Seat)
  82
- Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (Bucket Seat)
  84
- Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
  86
- Built-In Child Restraint
  90
- Securing a Child in the Built-In Child Restraint
  92
- Storing the Built-In Child Restraint
  99
- Air Bag Systems
  
  102
- Restraint System Check
  
  112
  - Checking Your Restraint Systems
    112
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    113
Section 2 Features and Controls

115
- Features and Controls
  
  115
- Keys
  
  117
  - Remote Keyless Entry System
    118
  - Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
    119
  - Remote Power Sliding Door Operation
    120
  - Remote Alarm
    120
  - Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    121
  - Battery Replacement
    122
- Doors and Locks
  
  123
  - Door Locks
    123
  - Power Door Locks
    124
  - Last Door Closed Locking
    125
  - Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    126
  - Sliding Door Delayed Locking
    126
  - Lockout Protection
    127
  - Leaving Your Vehicle
    127
  - Dual Sliding Doors
    127
  - Sliding Door Lock
    128
  - Sliding Door Security Lock
    129
  - Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock
    130
  - Power Sliding Door (PSD)
    130
  - Resetting the Power Sliding Door
    135
  - Liftgate
    136
- Windows
  
  138
  - Power Windows
    139
  - Express-Down Window
    139
  - Power Rear Quarter Windows
    140
  - Sun Visors
    140
  - Lighted Vanity Mirror
    140
  - Visor Vanity Mirror
    140
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  141
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    141
  - Arming with the Power Lock Switch
    141
  - Arming with Your Key
    142
  - Disarming with Your Key
    142
  - PASS-Key ® III
    143
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  145
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    145
  - Ignition Positions
    146
  - Starting Your Engine
    147
  - Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
    147
  - Engine Coolant Heater
    148
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    148
  - Automatic Transaxle Operation
    149
  - Warm-Up Shift
    152
  - Parking Brake
    153
  - Shifting into Park (P)
    154
  - Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    155
  - Shifting out of Park (P)
    156
  - Torque Lock
    156
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    157
  - Engine Exhaust
    157
  - Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
    158
- Mirrors
  
  159
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    159
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    159
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    160
  - Outside Heated Mirrors
    160
- Onstar System
  
  160
  - Onstar Services
    161
  - Onstar ® Personal Calling
    161
  - Onstar ® Virtual Advisor
    161
- Homelink Transmitter
  
  162
  - Transmitter
    162
  - Programming the Homelink
    162
  - Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
    164
  - Using Homelink
    165
  - Resetting Defaults
    165
  - Erasing Homelink
    165
- Storage Areas
  
  166
  - Glove Box
    166
  - Cupholder(S)
    166
  - Compact Overhead Console
    166
  - Overhead Console
    167
  - Garage Door Opener Compartment
    167
  - Front Seat Storage Net
    169
  - Luggage Carrier
    169
  - Rear Storage Area
    170
  - Convenience Net
    171
  - Replacing the Convenience Center
    172
    
    Removing the Convenience Center
    172
    
    Entering Programming Mode
    174
  - Vehicle Personalization
    174
  - Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting
    175
  - Automatic Door Locks
    176
  - Last Door Locking and Lockout Deterrent
    177
  - Remote Driver Unlock Control
    178
  - Remote Lock and Unlock Conﬁrmation
    179
  - Content Theft-Deterrent System
    180
  - Arming and Disarming the Content Theft-Deterrent System
    181
  - Exiting Programming Mode
    182
Section 3 Instrument Panel

183
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  186
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    188
  - Other Warning Devices
    188
  - Horn
    189
  - Tilt Wheel
    189
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    189
    
    Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    190
    
    Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    190
    
    Turn Signal on Chime
    190
    
    Flash-To-Pass
    191
    
    Windshield Wipers
    191
    
    Rear Window Washer/Wiper
    192
    
    Windshield Washer
    192
  - Cruise Control
    193
    
    Setting Cruise Control
    194
    
    Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    195
    
    Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    195
    
    Resuming a Set Speed
    195
  - Exterior Lamps
    196
  - Lamps on Reminder
    197
  - Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp System
    197
  - Fog Lamps
    198
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    199
  - Interior Lamps Override
    199
  - Interior Lamps Control
    199
  - Interior Lamps
    199
  - Delayed Lighting
    200
  - Entry Lighting
    200
  - Front Reading Lamps
    201
  - Exit Lighting
    201
  - Rear Reading Lamps
    202
  - Cargo Lamp
    202
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    202
  - Switchbanks
    202
  - Instrument Panel Switchbank
    203
  - Overhead Console Switchbank
    204
  - Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
    204
  - How the System Works
    206
  - Accessory Power Outlets
    207
- Climate Controls
  
  208
  - Climate Control System
    208
  - Operation
    208
  - Defogging and Defrosting
    210
  - Rear Window Defogger
    210
  - Outlet Adjustment
    211
  - Operation Tips
    211
  - Rear Climate Control System
    212
    
    (Without Entertainment System)
    212
  - Selecting the Fan Speed
    213
    
    Rear Air Outlets
    213
    
    Setting the Temperature
    213
    
    (With Entertainment System)
    214
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    216
- Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
  
  218
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    219
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    220
  - Dual Trip Odometers
    220
  - Tachometer
    221
  - Retro-Active Reset
    221
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    222
  - Air Bag Readiness Light
    222
  - Brake System Warning Light
    223
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    224
  - Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
    225
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    226
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    226
  - If the Light Is Flashing
    228
  - If the Light Is on Steady
    228
  - Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    229
  - Fuel Gage
    230
- Message Center
  
  231
  - Service Traction System Warning Message
    231
  - Traction Active Message
    232
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message
    232
  - Charging System Indicator Message
    233
  - Low Oil Pressure Message
    233
  - Change Engine Oil Message
    234
  - Maintenance Schedule
    234
  - Power Sliding Door Warning Message
    235
  - Door Ajar Warning Message
    236
  - Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message
    236
  - All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message
    237
  - Low Fuel Warning Message
    238
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  238
  - Compass Variance
    239
  - Trip Computer
    240
  - Resetting the Trip Computer
    241
- Audio System(S)
  
  241
  - Setting the Time
    242
  - Radio with CD (Base Level)
    242
    
    Radio Data System (Rds)
    242
    
    Contiguous Us States
    243
  - Playing the Radio
    243
  - Finding a Station
    244
  - Setting Preset Stations
    245
    
    Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
    245
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    246
    
    Rds and XM
    246
    
    Setting Preset Ptys (RDS Only)
    247
  - Radio Messages
    248
  - Rds Messages
    248
  - XM Radio Messages
    249
  - Playing a CD
    251
  - Radio with CD (MP3)
    253
  - Using an Mp3 CD
    263
  - Root Directory
    263
  - Radio with Six-Disc CD
    268
  - Playing a SpeciﬁC Loaded CD
    278
  - Using Song List Mode
    280
  - Entertainment System
    282
  - Before You Drive
    282
  - Stereo Rca Jacks
    283
  - Battery Replacement
    283
  - Audio Speakers
    284
  - Video Screen
    284
  - DVD Player
    285
    
    Ejecting a Disc
    286
    
    Playing a Disc
    286
  - Remote Control Buttons
    287
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Without Entertainment System)
    289
  - Rear Seat Radio Controls
    289
  - Primary Radio Controls
    289
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (with Entertainment System)
    291
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    292
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    293
  - DVD Distortion
    294
  - Radio Reception
    294
  - Care of Your Cds and Dvds
    294
    
    Fm Stereo
    294
  - Care of Your CD and DVD Player
    295
  - Cleaning Your DVD Player
    295
  - Cleaning the Video Screen
    295
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    295
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States)
    295
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

297
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  297
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  298
  - Drunken Driving
    298
    
    Defensive Driving
    298
  - Control of a Vehicle
    301
  - Braking
    302
    
    Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
    302
    
    Braking in Emergencies
    304
    
    Using Anti-Lock
    304
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    304
  - All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
    306
  - Steering
    306
    
    Power Steering
    306
    
    Steering Tips
    306
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    307
  - Off-Road Recovery
    308
  - Passing
    309
  - Loss of Control
    310
  - Driving at Night
    312
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    314
    
    Driving through Deep Standing Water
    315
    
    Driving through Flowing Water
    316
    
    Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    316
  - City Driving
    317
  - Freeway Driving
    318
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    319
  - Highway Hypnosis
    320
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    320
  - Winter Driving
    322
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    322
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    324
  - If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    326
- Towing
  
  327
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    327
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    327
    
    Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    327
    
    Dinghy Towing
    328
    
    Dolly Towing
    328
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    329
    
    Tire and Loading Information Label
    329
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    330
    
    Certification/Tire Label
    332
  - Towing a Trailer
    334
    
    Automatic Level Control
    334
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    335
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    336
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    337
    
    Safety Chains
    338
    
    Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    338
    
    Trailer Brakes
    338
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    339
    
    Following Distance
    339
    
    Backing up
    340
    
    Making Turns
    340
    
    Turns Signals When Towing a Trailer
    340
    
    Driving on Grades
    341
    
    Parking on Hills
    341
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    342
    
    Trailer Wiring Harness
    342
    
    When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
    342
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

343
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  343
- Service
  
  345
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    345
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
    346
- Fuel
  
  346
  - Gasoline Octane
    346
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    347
  - California Fuel
    347
  - Additives
    348
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    348
  - Filling Your Tank
    349
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    351
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  352
  - Hood Release
    353
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    354
  - Engine Oil
    355
  - When to Add Engine Oil
    356
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    356
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    358
    
    Gm Oil Life System
    358
  - What to Do with Used Oil
    359
  - How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message
    359
  - When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    360
  - How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    360
  - Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    361
  - How to Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    362
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    362
  - Engine Coolant
    364
  - How to Add Fluid Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    364
  - What Engine Coolant to Use
    365
  - Checking Coolant
    366
  - Adding Coolant
    366
  - Radiator Pressure Cap
    367
  - Engine Overheating
    367
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
    367
  - If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    368
  - If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    369
  - Cooling System
    370
  - How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
    373
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    377
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    378
  - How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    378
  - What Power Steering Fluid to Use
    378
  - What Washer Fluid to Use
    378
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    379
  - Brakes
    380
  - Brake Fluid
    380
  - What to Add
    381
  - Brake Wear
    382
    
    Brake Adjustment
    382
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    382
  - Battery
    383
  - Replacing Brake System Parts
    383
  - Vehicle Storage
    383
  - Jump Starting
    384
  - Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit)
    390
- All-Wheel Drive
  
  390
  - How to Check Lubricant
    390
  - What to Use
    390
  - Rear Drive Module
    391
  - Carrier Assembly-Differential
    391
- Bulb Replacement
  
  392
  - Halogen Bulbs
    392
  - Headlamps
    392
  - Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps
    394
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
    396
  - Replacement Bulbs
    397
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  398
- Tires
  
  400
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    400
  - Tire Size
    405
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    407
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    410
  - When to Check
    410
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    411
  - How to Check
    411
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    413
  - Buying New Tires
    414
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    415
    
    Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
    415
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    416
  - Wheel Replacement
    416
  - Tire Chains
    417
    
    Used Replacement Wheels
    417
  - Accessory Inﬂator
    418
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    420
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    420
    
    Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    422
    
    Secondary Latch System
    425
    
    Removing the Wheel Covers
    427
    
    Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    428
    
    Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    433
    
    Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
    434
  - Compact Spare Tire
    438
- Appearance Care
  
  439
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    440
    
    Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
    440
    
    Using Cleaner on Fabric
    440
    
    Cleaning Leather
    441
    
    Cleaning Vinyl
    441
    
    Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
    441
  - Care of Safety Belts and Built-In Child Restraint Harness
    442
    
    Cleaning Built-In Child Restraint Pad
    442
    
    Cleaning Glass Surfaces
    442
    
    Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
    442
    
    Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
    442
  - Weatherstrips
    443
  - Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
    443
    
    Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    443
    
    Washing Your Vehicle
    443
    
    Finish Care
    444
  - Sheet Metal Damage
    445
    
    Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    445
    
    Finish Damage
    445
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    446
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    446
    
    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    446
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  447
- Electrical System
  
  448
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    448
  - Headlamp Wiring
    448
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    449
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    449
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    449
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    450
  - Underhood Fuse Block
    453
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  456
  - Engine Speciﬁcations
    457
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

459
- Introduction
  460
- Maintenance Requirements
  460
- Maintenance Schedule
  460
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  460
- Using Your Maintenance Schedule
  461
- Scheduled Maintenance
  462
- Additional Required Services
  464
- Maintenance Footnotes
  465
- At each Fuel Fill
  467
- At Least Once a Month
  467
- Owner Checks and Services
  467
- At Least Once a Year
  468
  - Starter Switch Check
    468
  - Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
    469
  - Underbody Flushing Service
    469
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  470
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  472
- Engine Drive Belt Routing
  473
- Maintenance Record
  474
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

477
- Customer Assistance and Information
  477
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  478
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    478
  - Online Owner Center
    479
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    480
    
    Canada – Customer Assistance
    480
    
    Customer Assistance Offices
    480
  - GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
    481
    
    Overseas – Customer Assistance
    481
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    482
  - Courtesy Transportation
    483
    
    Canadian Roadside Assistance
    483
    
    Plan Ahead When Possible
    483
    
    Transportation Options
    484
  - Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records
    485
    
    Additional Program Information
    485
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  486

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Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Air Bag Systems

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Homelink Transmitter

Storage Areas

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Message Center

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

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