Owner's Manual
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...Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SRS" system. Problems on page 8-12. 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject... fluids and lubricants to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. You can use . 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 want to read.
...Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SRS" system. Problems on page 8-12. 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject... fluids and lubricants to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. You can use . 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 want to read.
Owner's Manual
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...27 you 're upside down. Safety belts are in many vehicles today and will be -- And your passengers can unbuckle and get the most of being conscious during and after an accident if I never drive far from things beyond your fault -- so they are belted. Even if you from home, why... should I wear safety belts? But they work with safety belts -- whether you are supplemental systems only; Every air bag system ever...
...27 you 're upside down. Safety belts are in many vehicles today and will be -- And your passengers can unbuckle and get the most of being conscious during and after an accident if I never drive far from things beyond your fault -- so they are belted. Even if you from home, why... should I wear safety belts? But they work with safety belts -- whether you are supplemental systems only; Every air bag system ever...
Owner's Manual
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... the height that is centered on the shoulder belt guide. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is right for you begin to drive, move it , try to move the shoulder belt adjuster to make sure it has locked into position. The belt should be away from your face and neck... button and move the adjuster up just by pushing up on your shoulder. 1-30 After you move the adjuster to the desired position. yellowblue Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you .
... the height that is centered on the shoulder belt guide. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is right for you begin to drive, move it , try to move the shoulder belt adjuster to make sure it has locked into position. The belt should be away from your face and neck... button and move the adjuster up just by pushing up on your shoulder. 1-30 After you move the adjuster to the desired position. yellowblue Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you .
Owner's Manual
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...thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. especially children -- Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you drive your vehicle. This may not be dangerous. To unlock either front door from the outside , use your key or the remote keyless entry transmitter (...if your vehicle. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be far better off whenever you slow down or stop your vehicle. You can easily open it ...
...thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. especially children -- Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you drive your vehicle. This may not be dangerous. To unlock either front door from the outside , use your key or the remote keyless entry transmitter (...if your vehicle. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be far better off whenever you slow down or stop your vehicle. You can easily open it ...
Owner's Manual
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If the driver's belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle serviced right away. This ... for about 70 seconds. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. yellowblue Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for a few seconds. If the light doesn't come on and...
If the driver's belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle serviced right away. This ... for about 70 seconds. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. yellowblue Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for a few seconds. If the light doesn't come on and...
Owner's Manual
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It should go out once the engine is running . Driving while this light is fully released, it stays on when you . If you may have a problem with the light ... system warning light will come on when you have a brake problem. It could be certain to show you have problems with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. If it means you it checked right away. If one part isn't working well. If it stays on,... brake doesn't release fully. It will remain on as long as a check to turn on while you are driving, you must drive a short distance with the charging system.
It should go out once the engine is running . Driving while this light is fully released, it stays on when you . If you may have a problem with the light ... system warning light will come on when you have a brake problem. It could be certain to show you have problems with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. If it means you it checked right away. If one part isn't working well. If it stays on,... brake doesn't release fully. It will remain on as long as a check to turn on while you are driving, you must drive a short distance with the charging system.
Owner's Manual
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... pedestrians or other drivers are common. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your vehicle: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in the Index.) Defensive driving really means "be careless and make mistakes. Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the floor -- makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can give about the most preventable of...
... pedestrians or other drivers are common. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your vehicle: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in the Index.) Defensive driving really means "be careless and make mistakes. Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the floor -- makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can give about the most preventable of...
Owner's Manual
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... action -- Then steer around the problem. The fact that such emergency situations are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly. 4-12 But sometimes you can 't; If you are always possible is better to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly...like this section.) It is a good reason to the left or right depending on the space available. steering around the problem, to practice defensive driving at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. Your vehicle can...
... action -- Then steer around the problem. The fact that such emergency situations are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly. 4-12 But sometimes you can 't; If you are always possible is better to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly...like this section.) It is a good reason to the left or right depending on the space available. steering around the problem, to practice defensive driving at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. Your vehicle can...
Owner's Manual
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...Towing Your vehicle will help you start to move. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belts, cooling system and brake system. Check periodically to see that are especially important in this . Then apply your rig could start your vehicle, ...the Index will need service more on a Hill 1. People can be injured, and both your engine; D Start your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Each of the chocks. 4. Have someone pick up on a hill, here's how to do it 's a...
...Towing Your vehicle will help you start to move. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belts, cooling system and brake system. Check periodically to see that are especially important in this . Then apply your rig could start your vehicle, ...the Index will need service more on a Hill 1. People can be injured, and both your engine; D Start your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Each of the chocks. 4. Have someone pick up on a hill, here's how to do it 's a...
Owner's Manual
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... and temperature performance. (This applies only to use on your compact spare, though. It's all wheels. A tire and/or wheel could cause you to drive with the wheels on your vehicle. It was developed for use the same size and type tires on your vehicle. Use only radial-ply tires...Uniform Tire Quality Grading CAUTION: Mixing tires could fail suddenly, causing a crash. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may also cause damage to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use bias-ply tires on all right...
... and temperature performance. (This applies only to use on your compact spare, though. It's all wheels. A tire and/or wheel could cause you to drive with the wheels on your vehicle. It was developed for use the same size and type tires on your vehicle. Use only radial-ply tires...Uniform Tire Quality Grading CAUTION: Mixing tires could fail suddenly, causing a crash. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may also cause damage to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use bias-ply tires on all right...
Owner's Manual
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...one of these conditions is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). D Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent... driving in dusty conditions. D Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to break down sooner. 7-5 Every 12,000 Miles (20 000 km...
...one of these conditions is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). D Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent... driving in dusty conditions. D Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to break down sooner. 7-5 Every 12,000 Miles (20 000 km...
Owner's Manual
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... maintenance on the following pages. 7-7 Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Long Trip/Highway Intervals Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first...
... maintenance on the following pages. 7-7 Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Long Trip/Highway Intervals Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first...
Owner's Manual
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... Control Service. (See footnote[.) j Rotate tires. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Replace passenger compartment air filter. j Inspect engine accessory drive belt. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-16 Replace parts as needed. j Replace air cleaner filter. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for damage or...
... Control Service. (See footnote[.) j Rotate tires. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Replace passenger compartment air filter. j Inspect engine accessory drive belt. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-16 Replace parts as needed. j Replace air cleaner filter. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for damage or...
Owner's Manual
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... 12 months, whichever occurs first). See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) j Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. j Replace air cleaner filter. j Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for any damage. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever...
... 12 months, whichever occurs first). See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) j Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. j Replace air cleaner filter. j Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for any damage. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever...
Owner's Manual
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...25 How to Check ...6-25 What to Use ...6-25 When to Check ...6-25 Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts ...1-36 Pretensioners, Safety Belts ...1-46 Problems on the Road ...5-1 Publications, Service and Owner ...8-14 adiator ...5-17 Radiator Pressure Cap ...6-21 Radio... Reception ...3-30 Radios ...3-9 Rain, Driving In ...4-17 Reading Lamps ...2-66 Rear Air Vents ...3-7 Cargo Lamp ...2-66 Climate Control ...3-5 Comfort Controls ...3-6 Fan Control ...3-6 Outside Seat Position ...1-46 Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-50 Seat Audio ...3-23 Seat Passengers ...1-46 Seats ...
...25 How to Check ...6-25 What to Use ...6-25 When to Check ...6-25 Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts ...1-36 Pretensioners, Safety Belts ...1-46 Problems on the Road ...5-1 Publications, Service and Owner ...8-14 adiator ...5-17 Radiator Pressure Cap ...6-21 Radio... Reception ...3-30 Radios ...3-9 Rain, Driving In ...4-17 Reading Lamps ...2-66 Rear Air Vents ...3-7 Cargo Lamp ...2-66 Climate Control ...3-5 Comfort Controls ...3-6 Fan Control ...3-6 Outside Seat Position ...1-46 Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-50 Seat Audio ...3-23 Seat Passengers ...1-46 Seats ...