Owner's Manual
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... subject in this manual. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Your Driving and the Road Here you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you how to use. Maintenance...seats and safety belts properly. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you want to operate your audio system. yellowblue The 1999 Pontiac Montana Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to start and operate your vehicle.
... subject in this manual. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Your Driving and the Road Here you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you how to use. Maintenance...seats and safety belts properly. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you want to operate your audio system. yellowblue The 1999 Pontiac Montana Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to start and operate your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... the engine coolant temperature. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States If this light comes on the Road," this manual shows what to do. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your vehicle and turn off the road, stop your engine is too hot... on , it means that your engine gets too hot. yellowblue Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light will come on when your engine coolant has overheated.
... the engine coolant temperature. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States If this light comes on the Road," this manual shows what to do. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your vehicle and turn off the road, stop your engine is too hot... on , it means that your engine gets too hot. yellowblue Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light will come on when your engine coolant has overheated.
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle, helping to do. This may overheat. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on to your engine coolant has overheated. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any malfunction. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index and have been operating your vehicle... under normal driving conditions, you have your system is low on , your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. See "Engine Overheating" in correctly diagnosing any problem is required. If you should pull off the engine as soon as possible. 2-95 In "Problems on the ...
... the vehicle, helping to do. This may overheat. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on to your engine coolant has overheated. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any malfunction. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index and have been operating your vehicle... under normal driving conditions, you have your system is low on , your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. See "Engine Overheating" in correctly diagnosing any problem is required. If you should pull off the engine as soon as possible. 2-95 In "Problems on the ...
Owner's Manual
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yellowblue Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-9 5-9 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-12 5-20 5-20 5-31 5-32 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5- 5-1
yellowblue Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-9 5-9 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-12 5-20 5-20 5-31 5-32 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5- 5-1
Owner's Manual
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... level light on the drive wheels, unless you or others: D Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that the correct towing equipment is being towed. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on a dolly. D Never get under your vehicle towed. D Use only the correct hooks. See "Low Coolant Light" in the...
... level light on the drive wheels, unless you or others: D Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that the correct towing equipment is being towed. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on a dolly. D Never get under your vehicle towed. D Use only the correct hooks. See "Low Coolant Light" in the...
Owner's Manual
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... notice a significant loss in the overheat protection mode should be avoided. Repair the cause of three cylinders helps prevent engine damage. Should an overheated engine condition exist, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss and change the oil. Towing a trailer in power and ...engine performance. The engine oil will indicate an overheat condition exists. yellowblue Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in the...
... notice a significant loss in the overheat protection mode should be avoided. Repair the cause of three cylinders helps prevent engine damage. Should an overheated engine condition exist, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss and change the oil. Towing a trailer in power and ...engine performance. The engine oil will indicate an overheat condition exists. yellowblue Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in the...
Owner's Manual
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... for long periods in the Index. You or others could be covered by your vehicle can be too serious. Stop your engine is cool. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in traffic. Tow a trailer. 5-11 NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving when your engine if it . If...Coming From Your Engine If you get out of steam or coolant before you : D D D D Climb a long hill on a hot day. yellowblue CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Just turn it off and get everyone away from it overheats, and get...
... for long periods in the Index. You or others could be covered by your vehicle can be too serious. Stop your engine is cool. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in traffic. Tow a trailer. 5-11 NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving when your engine if it . If...Coming From Your Engine If you get out of steam or coolant before you : D D D D Climb a long hill on a hot day. yellowblue CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Just turn it off and get everyone away from it overheats, and get...
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... cools down. If there's still no sign of steam, try this section. Electric Engine Cooling Fans C. Coolant Recovery Tank Cooling System When you 'll see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in a traffic jam, shift to be safe, drive slower for a minute or so: 1.
... cools down. If there's still no sign of steam, try this section. Electric Engine Cooling Fans C. Coolant Recovery Tank Cooling System When you 'll see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in a traffic jam, shift to be safe, drive slower for a minute or so: 1.
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.... Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your warranty. yellowblue If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is a leak. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in the cooling system. That could cause an engine fire, and you drive the vehicle.
.... Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your warranty. yellowblue If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is a leak. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in the cooling system. That could cause an engine fire, and you drive the vehicle.
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... use of coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running . Your vehicle's coolant warning system is overheating, both fans should be running .
... use of coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running . Your vehicle's coolant warning system is overheating, both fans should be running .
Owner's Manual
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...the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. This coolant is recommended. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you replace your cooling system and... how to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. If you have a problem with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. When the correct fluid level is low. yellowblue 3. When...
...the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. This coolant is recommended. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you replace your cooling system and... how to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. If you have a problem with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. When the correct fluid level is low. yellowblue 3. When...
Owner's Manual
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... your tires have an air-out and a serious accident. You could cause serious injury. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. D Worn, old tires can cause overheating as overloaded tires. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hit a pothole. If you ever have questions about your tire... a leading tire manufacturer. D Overloading your tires can cause accidents. yellowblue CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are more likely to obtain service, see your Pontiac Warranty booklet for details. 6-39
... your tires have an air-out and a serious accident. You could cause serious injury. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. D Worn, old tires can cause overheating as overloaded tires. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hit a pothole. If you ever have questions about your tire... a leading tire manufacturer. D Overloading your tires can cause accidents. yellowblue CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are more likely to obtain service, see your Pontiac Warranty booklet for details. 6-39
Owner's Manual
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... Heater ...2-41 Coolant Level Check ...7-30 Coolant Temperature Gage ...2-94 Cooling System ...6-63 Exhaust ...2-52, 4-28, 4-36 Identification ...6-55 Oil Level Check ...7-30 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...5-10 Overheating ...5-9 Running While Parked ...2-52 Specifications ...6-64 Starting Your ...2-40 Engine Oil ...2-98, 6-11 Additives ...6-14 Checking ...6-12 Used ...6-15 What Kind to Use...
... Heater ...2-41 Coolant Level Check ...7-30 Coolant Temperature Gage ...2-94 Cooling System ...6-63 Exhaust ...2-52, 4-28, 4-36 Identification ...6-55 Oil Level Check ...7-30 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...5-10 Overheating ...5-9 Running While Parked ...2-52 Specifications ...6-64 Starting Your ...2-40 Engine Oil ...2-98, 6-11 Additives ...6-14 Checking ...6-12 Used ...6-15 What Kind to Use...
Owner's Manual
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..., Trip ...2-87 Off-Road Recovery ...4-13 Oil, Engine ...2-98, 6-11 Oil Pressure Light ...2-98 OnStar SystemR ...2-80 Overhead Console ...2-69 Overhead Console Switchbank ...2-12 Overheated Engine Protection ...5-10 Overheating Engine ...5-9 Owner Checks and Services ...7-30 Owner Publications, Ordering ...8-14 aint Spotting, Chemical ...6-53 PARK (P) Automatic Transaxle ...2-43 Shifting Out of ...2-50 Shifting...
..., Trip ...2-87 Off-Road Recovery ...4-13 Oil, Engine ...2-98, 6-11 Oil Pressure Light ...2-98 OnStar SystemR ...2-80 Overhead Console ...2-69 Overhead Console Switchbank ...2-12 Overheated Engine Protection ...5-10 Overheating Engine ...5-9 Owner Checks and Services ...7-30 Owner Publications, Ordering ...8-14 aint Spotting, Chemical ...6-53 PARK (P) Automatic Transaxle ...2-43 Shifting Out of ...2-50 Shifting...