User Manuals: Pontiac 2009 Montana SV6 Compact Minivan

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Pontiac 2009 Montana SV6 Owner's Manual (452 pages)

2009 Pontiac Montana SV6 Owner Manual

Brand: Pontiac | Category: Automobile | Size: 2 MB

Section 1 Seats and Restraint System

5
- Canadian Owners
  2
- Table of Contents
  5
- Front Seats
  
  6
  - Manual Seats
    6
  - Power Seats
    7
  - Heated Seats
    7
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    8
  - Head Restraints
    10
- Rear Seats
  
  10
  - Rear Seat Operation
    10
  - Bucket Seats
    11
  - Removing the Bucket Seats
    15
  - Captain Chairs
    19
  - Third Row Seat
    24
    
    Removing the Third Row Seat
    26
    
    Installing the Third Row Seat
    27
- Safety Belts
  
  29
- Child Restraints
  
  49
- Airbag System
  
  72
- Restraint System Check
  
  87
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    87
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    88
Section 2 Features and Controls

89
- Keys
  
  91
- Doors and Locks
  
  98
  - Door Locks
    98
  - Power Door Locks
    99
  - Delayed Locking
    100
  - Automatic Door Lock
    100
  - Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
    101
  - Lockout Protection
    101
  - Dual Sliding Doors
    101
    
    Sliding Door Lock
    102
    
    Sliding Door Security Lock
    103
  - Power Sliding Door (PSD)
    104
  - Liftgate
    110
  - Resetting the Power Sliding Door
    110
- Windows
  
  112
  - Power Windows
    113
  - Manual Rear Quarter Windows
    114
  - Power Rear Quarter Windows
    114
  - Sun Visors
    115
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  115
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    115
  - PASS-Key
    117
  - Electronic Immobilizer Operation
    117
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  119
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    119
  - Ignition Positions
    119
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    120
  - Starting the Engine
    120
  - Starting Procedure
    121
  - Engine Coolant Heater
    122
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    123
  - Parking Brake
    126
  - Shifting into Park
    126
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    127
    
    Torque Lock
    127
  - Shifting out of Park
    128
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    128
  - Engine Exhaust
    129
  - Running the Vehicle While Parked
    130
- Mirrors
  
  131
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    131
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    131
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    131
  - Outside Heated Mirrors
    132
- Object Detection Systems
  
  132
  - Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
    132
  - How the System Works
    133
- Onstar System
  
  135
  - Onstar Virtual Advisor
    136
  - Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
    137
  - How Onstar Service Works
    137
  - Your Responsibility
    137
- Universal Home Remote System
  
  138
  - Universal Home Remote System Operation (with One Triangular LED)
    138
    
    Programming the Universal Home Remote System
    139
    
    Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
    141
- Storage Areas
  
  142
  - Glove Box
    142
  - Cupholders
    142
  - Overhead Console (Without Rail)
    143
  - Overhead Console (with Rail)
    143
  - Floor Console Storage Area
    145
  - Folding Tray
    145
  - Second Row Center Console
    145
  - Luggage Carrier
    146
  - Convenience Net (with Rear Convenience Center)
    147
  - Convenience Net
    147
  - Convenience Center
    148
    
    Removing the Convenience Center
    149
    
    Replacing the Convenience Center
    149
Section 3 Instrument Panel

151
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  154
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    156
  - Other Warning Devices
    156
  - Horn
    156
  - Tilt Wheel
    156
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    157
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    157
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    158
  - Flash-To-Pass
    158
  - Windshield Wipers
    158
  - Windshield Washer
    159
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    159
  - Cruise Control
    160
    
    Setting Cruise Control
    161
    
    Resuming a Set Speed
    161
  - Exterior Lamps
    162
  - Wiper Activated Headlamps
    163
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic Headlamp System
    164
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    165
  - Interior Lamps Control
    165
  - Dome Lamp
    166
  - Entry Lighting
    166
  - Delayed Lighting
    166
  - Exit Lighting
    167
  - Front Reading Lamps
    167
  - Rear Reading Lamps
    167
  - Cargo Lamp
    167
    
    Electric Power Management
    168
    
    Battery Run-Down Protection
    169
    
    Overhead Console Switchbank
    169
    
    Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    170
    
    Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current
    171
    
    Cigarette Lighter
    172
- Climate Controls
  
  172
  - Climate Control System
    172
  - Rear Window Defogger
    174
  - Dual Climate Control System
    175
  - Outlet Adjustment
    177
  - Rear Climate Control System
    178
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    179
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  180
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    181
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    182
  - Trip Odometer
    182
  - Tachometer
    182
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    182
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    182
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    183
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    184
  - Charging System Light
    185
  - Brake System Warning Light
    185
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
    186
  - Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
    187
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    187
  - Tire Pressure Light
    188
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    188
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    190
  - Oil Pressure Light
    191
  - Security Light
    191
  - Cruise Control Light
    191
  - Highbeam on Light
    192
  - Fuel Gage
    192
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    192
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  193
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    194
    
    Average Fuel Economy
    196
  - DIC Compass (Uplevel Only)
    198
    
    Compass Calibration
    199
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    200
    
    Battery Saver Active
    201
    
    Check Gas Cap
    202
    
    Check Tire Pressure
    203
    
    Engine Coolant Hot
    204
    
    Hood Ajar
    205
    
    Key in Ignition
    206
    
    Low Fuel
    208
    
    Parking Brake on
    208
    
    Reduced Engine Power
    210
    
    Service Air Bag
    212
    
    Service Brake System
    213
    
    Service Tire Monitor System
    214
    
    Service Vehicle Soon
    215
    
    Stability Control off
    216
    
    Turn Signal on
    217
  - DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only)
    218
    
    Remote Start
    222
- Audio System(S)
  
  226
  - Setting the Clock
    227
  - Radio(S) (MP3)
    227
    
    Playing the Radio
    228
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    229
    
    Finding a Station
    229
    
    Rds and XM
    230
    
    Rds Messages
    231
    
    XM Satellite Radio Service
    232
    
    Radio Messages
    232
    
    Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
    238
  - Using an MP3
    239
  - XM Radio Messages
    242
    
    Before Driving
    243
  - Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
    243
    
    Audio Output
    244
    
    Wireless Headphones
    245
    
    DVD Player
    246
    
    Playing a Disc
    248
    
    Remote Control
    249
    
    Battery Replacement
    252
    
    DVD Display Error Messages
    256
    
    DVD Distortion
    256
    
    Cleaning the DVD Player
    256
    
    Cleaning the Video Screen
    256
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    257
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    258
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    259
  - Radio Reception
    260
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    261
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    261
  - Chime Level Adjustment
    261
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

263
- Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
  
  264
  - Defensive Driving
    264
  - Drunk Driving
    264
  - Control of a Vehicle
    265
  - Braking
    265
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    266
  - Braking in Emergencies
    267
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    267
  - Stabilitrak ® System
    268
    
    Traction Control Operation
    269
  - Steering
    270
    
    Power Steering
    270
  - Off-Road Recovery
    271
  - Passing
    272
  - Loss of Control
    272
  - Driving at Night
    273
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    274
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    275
  - Highway Hypnosis
    275
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    276
  - Winter Driving
    277
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud
    279
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    279
  - Loading the Vehicle
    280
- Towing
  
  285
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    285
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    285
    
    Dinghy Towing
    285
  - Level Control
    286
  - Towing a Trailer
    286
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    287
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    288
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    289
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    292
    
    Making Turns
    293
    
    Following Distance
    293
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    294
    
    Parking on Hills
    294
    
    Driving on Grades
    294
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    295
    
    Trailer Wiring Harness
    295
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

297
- Service
  
  299
- Fuel
  
  301
  - Gasoline Octane
    302
  - California Fuel
    302
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    302
  - Additives
    303
  - Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
    304
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    305
  - Filling the Tank
    306
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    308
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  308
  - Hood Release
    309
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    310
  - Engine Oil
    311
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    312
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    313
  - Engine Oil Life System
    314
    
    How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    315
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    315
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    316
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    317
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    318
  - Cooling System
    319
  - Engine Coolant
    320
    
    Checking Coolant
    321
    
    How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank
    321
    
    How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
    322
  - Radiator Pressure Cap
    324
  - Engine Overheating
    324
  - If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    325
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
    326
  - If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    326
  - Power Steering Fluid
    327
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    328
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    328
  - Brakes
    329
  - Brake Adjustment
    331
  - Battery
    332
  - Vehicle Storage
    332
  - Jump Starting
    333
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  337
- Bulb Replacement
  
  337
  - Halogen Bulbs
    337
  - Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps
    338
  - Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime
    339
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
    340
  - License Plate Lamp
    341
  - Replacement Bulbs
    341
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  342
- Tires
  
  343
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    344
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    347
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    350
  - High-Speed Operation
    352
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    353
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    354
    
    Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
    355
    
    Tpms Sensor Matching Process
    356
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    358
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    359
  - Buying New Tires
    360
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    362
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    363
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    365
  - Wheel Replacement
    365
  - Tire Chains
    366
  - Accessory Inﬂator
    367
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    369
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    370
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    371
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    373
  - Secondary Latch System
    380
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    382
  - Compact Spare Tire
    384
- Appearance Care
  
  385
  - Interior Cleaning
    385
  - Fabric/Carpet
    387
  - Leather
    387
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    388
  - Care of Safety Belts
    388
    
    Weatherstrips
    388
    
    Washing Your Vehicle
    389
    
    Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    389
    
    Finish Care
    390
    
    Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
    390
    
    Aluminum Wheels
    391
    
    Tires
    391
    
    Sheet Metal Damage
    392
    
    Finish Damage
    392
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    392
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    392
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  393
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    393
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    393
- Electrical System
  
  393
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    393
  - Headlamp Wiring
    394
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    394
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    394
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    394
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    394
  - Underhood Fuse Block
    396
  - Capacities and Speciﬁcations
    400
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

401
- Introduction
  402
- Maintenance Requirements
  402
- Maintenance Schedule
  402
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  402
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  403
- Scheduled Maintenance
  404
- Additional Required Services
  406
- Maintenance Footnotes
  407
  - Engine Oil Level Check
    408
- At each Fuel Fill
  408
- Owner Checks and Services
  408
- At Least Once a Month
  409
- At Least Once a Year
  409
  - Ignition Transmission Lock Check
    410
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  411
- Maintenance Replacement Parts
  413
- Engine Drive Belt Routing
  414
- Maintenance Record
  415
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

419
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  420
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    420
  - Online Owner Center
    423
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    424
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    424
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    425
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    425
    
    Calling for Assistance
    426
  - Scheduling Service Appointments
    428
  - Courtesy Transportation
    428
    
    Additional Program Information
    429
  - Collision Damage Repair
    430
    
    Insuring Your Vehicle
    431
    
    If a Crash Occurs
    431
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  433
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
  
  435
  - Event Data Recorders
    436
  - Onstar
    437
  - Navigation System
    437
  - Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID)
    437

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User Manuals: Pontiac 2009 Montana SV6 Compact Minivan

Pontiac 2009 Montana SV6 Owner's Manual (452 pages)

Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint System

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Object Detection Systems

Onstar System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

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