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...You can use . Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find something you want to read. Problems on page 8-12. 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual....it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. 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... and what to do if you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to start and operate your audio system. Customer Assistance Information This...
...You can use . Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find something you want to read. Problems on page 8-12. 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual....it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. 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... and what to do if you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to start and operate your audio system. Customer Assistance Information This...
Owner's Manual
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...and braking. Your Information System Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) (Option) 2-1 yellowblue Section 2 Features and Controls Here you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-7 2-13 2-23 2-25 2-31 2-32 2-33 2-35 2-37 2-38 2-40 2-41 2-43 2-47 2-48 Keys Door Locks Keyless ...Door Power Sliding Door (Option) Liftgate Theft Content Theft-Deterrent (Option) PASS-KeyR III New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) 22-50 2-51 2-52 2-52 2-53 2-55 2-61 ...
...and braking. Your Information System Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) (Option) 2-1 yellowblue Section 2 Features and Controls Here you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-7 2-13 2-23 2-25 2-31 2-32 2-33 2-35 2-37 2-38 2-40 2-41 2-43 2-47 2-48 Keys Door Locks Keyless ...Door Power Sliding Door (Option) Liftgate Theft Content Theft-Deterrent (Option) PASS-KeyR III New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) 22-50 2-51 2-52 2-52 2-53 2-55 2-61 ...
Owner's Manual
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... the optional dealer installed OnStarR system, OnStar will arm when you unlock the doors Vehicles are delivered programmed in the description for the engine to Mode 2. Follow the instructions for any reason while the Content Theft-Deterrent system is removed from the ignition. The door key ...cylinder must be a problem if your key or remote keyless entry transmitter. D The system will arm when you lock the doors with your remote keyless entry transmitter ...
... the optional dealer installed OnStarR system, OnStar will arm when you unlock the doors Vehicles are delivered programmed in the description for the engine to Mode 2. Follow the instructions for any reason while the Content Theft-Deterrent system is removed from the ignition. The door key ...cylinder must be a problem if your key or remote keyless entry transmitter. D The system will arm when you lock the doors with your remote keyless entry transmitter ...
Owner's Manual
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...big help you locate them. Gages can signal that something is a problem with the tachometer in revolutions per minute (rpm). As you will help . The tachometer displays the engine speed in the red area, or engine damage may be a problem, check the section that may occur. 2-88 and even dangerous.... Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with this section, you should not be or is...
...big help you locate them. Gages can signal that something is a problem with the tachometer in revolutions per minute (rpm). As you will help . The tachometer displays the engine speed in the red area, or engine damage may be a problem, check the section that may occur. 2-88 and even dangerous.... Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with this section, you should not be or is...
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This means the system is an electrical problem. The air bag readiness light should go out. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your engine, and it will be ready to warn you are driving, your vehicle serviced right away. Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag... or START, a chime will come on for a few seconds. United States Canada This light will come on when you start the engine or comes on when you if there is a problem. Have your air bag system may not work properly. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when...
This means the system is an electrical problem. The air bag readiness light should go out. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your engine, and it will be ready to warn you are driving, your vehicle serviced right away. Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag... or START, a chime will come on for a few seconds. United States Canada This light will come on when you start the engine or comes on when you if there is a problem. Have your air bag system may not work properly. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when...
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...can still work and stop you. It should go out once the engine is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be a brake problem. If it means you have a brake problem. United States Canada 2-90 yellowblue Charging System Indicator Light The charging...your parking brake doesn't release fully. Have your accessories, such as the engine is not running . Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is on, the brake system warning light will come on when you may have problems with the charging system. If the warning light comes on if your ...
...can still work and stop you. It should go out once the engine is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be a brake problem. If it means you have a brake problem. United States Canada 2-90 yellowblue Charging System Indicator Light The charging...your parking brake doesn't release fully. Have your accessories, such as the engine is not running . Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is on, the brake system warning light will come on when you may have problems with the charging system. If the warning light comes on if your ...
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Pull off the road and stop . Or, the pedal may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Driving with your engine and it will be a problem with the brake system warning light on . yellowblue This light should come on briefly when you 've pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have ..." and "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) CAUTION: Your brake system may go closer to push. It may take longer to warn you if there's a problem. If the light is on can lead to the floor. That's normal. Have the vehicle towed for three seconds. You may take longer to RUN...
Pull off the road and stop . Or, the pedal may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Driving with your engine and it will be a problem with the brake system warning light on . yellowblue This light should come on briefly when you 've pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have ..." and "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) CAUTION: Your brake system may go closer to push. It may take longer to warn you if there's a problem. If the light is on can lead to the floor. That's normal. Have the vehicle towed for three seconds. You may take longer to RUN...
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After you if there is a problem. If the warning light doesn't come on then, have anti-lock brakes. Adjust your vehicle needs service. Then start the engine. Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This warning light should come on briefly as possible and turn the ignition off. If... the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on when you're driving, there may be a problem with the anti-lock brake...
After you if there is a problem. If the warning light doesn't come on then, have anti-lock brakes. Adjust your vehicle needs service. Then start the engine. Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This warning light should come on briefly as possible and turn the ignition off. If... the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on when you're driving, there may be a problem with the anti-lock brake...
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... so it will be a LOW TRACTION light on . The light will come on the instrument panel. 2-93 D If there's a brake system problem that is specifically related to tell you when the system is active. Low Traction Light (Option) If your vehicle has the traction control system, there...when your driving accordingly. Slippery road conditions may come on for the following reasons: When your traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on until your vehicle needs service. If your brakes begin to overheat...
... so it will be a LOW TRACTION light on . The light will come on the instrument panel. 2-93 D If there's a brake system problem that is specifically related to tell you when the system is active. Low Traction Light (Option) If your vehicle has the traction control system, there...when your driving accordingly. Slippery road conditions may come on for the following reasons: When your traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on until your vehicle needs service. If your brakes begin to overheat...
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...Problems on , it means that your vehicle and turn off the road, stop your engine coolant has overheated. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine gets too hot. yellowblue Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light will come on when your engine is too hot! 2-94 Canada This gage shows the engine... coolant temperature. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. If...
...Problems on , it means that your vehicle and turn off the road, stop your engine coolant has overheated. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine gets too hot. yellowblue Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light will come on when your engine is too hot! 2-94 Canada This gage shows the engine... coolant temperature. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. If...
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... at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. See "Engine Overheating" in correctly diagnosing any problem is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any malfunction. See "Engine Coolant" in Canada) Low Coolant Warning Light United States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer...
... at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. See "Engine Overheating" in correctly diagnosing any problem is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any malfunction. See "Engine Coolant" in Canada) Low Coolant Warning Light United States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer...
Owner's Manual
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... to turn on acceleration. (These conditions may not run as efficiently as designed. If you experience one full tank of fuel, your engine starts to run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of fuel? Turn the key off or improperly installed. If the Light Is On... cap properly installed should turn the light off . The diagnostic system can detect this condition. The condition will cause your engine not to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may be detected by considering the following . See "Filling Your Tank" in the Index. Poor fuel quality will...
... to turn on acceleration. (These conditions may not run as efficiently as designed. If you experience one full tank of fuel, your engine starts to run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of fuel? Turn the key off or improperly installed. If the Light Is On... cap properly installed should turn the light off . The diagnostic system can detect this condition. The condition will cause your engine not to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may be detected by considering the following . See "Filling Your Tank" in the Index. Poor fuel quality will...
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... vehicle serviced. You need to your engine from neglected oil problems can become so hot that it means your engine is low on oil. You or others could be costly and is not covered by your warranty. When the engine is running and this light comes on , the engine oil level may also be too... low. NOTICE: Damage to check the oil level right away. Check your oil as soon as possible and have a problem with an oil pressure warning light. Low Oil...
... vehicle serviced. You need to your engine from neglected oil problems can become so hot that it means your engine is low on oil. You or others could be costly and is not covered by your warranty. When the engine is running and this light comes on , the engine oil level may also be too... low. NOTICE: Damage to check the oil level right away. Check your oil as soon as possible and have a problem with an oil pressure warning light. Low Oil...
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... drive in the Index. 4-7 Your brakes may get harder to cool between hard stops. That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine ever stops while you leave the ignition in the RUN position for about four seconds before starting the vehicle.) This is a mistake. You may hear... anti-lock brake system will still have time to push down. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this test is an advanced electronic braking system that your brake pedal moves a little. (You may take longer to...
... drive in the Index. 4-7 Your brakes may get harder to cool between hard stops. That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine ever stops while you leave the ignition in the RUN position for about four seconds before starting the vehicle.) This is a mistake. You may hear... anti-lock brake system will still have time to push down. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this test is an advanced electronic braking system that your brake pedal moves a little. (You may take longer to...
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... always leave the system on. To turn the traction control system off until there is limiting wheel spin when you are driving, there's a problem with your traction control system. You can turn the system off . To limit wheel spin, especially in the Index. The traction control system ...vehicle. The indicator light on the traction control button will not limit wheel spin. yellowblue This light should come on briefly when you start the engine. See "Traction Control System Warning Light" in slippery road conditions, you ever need to . (You should turn the system back on at...
... always leave the system on. To turn the traction control system off until there is limiting wheel spin when you are driving, there's a problem with your traction control system. You can turn the system off . To limit wheel spin, especially in the Index. The traction control system ...vehicle. The indicator light on the traction control button will not limit wheel spin. yellowblue This light should come on briefly when you start the engine. See "Traction Control System Warning Light" in slippery road conditions, you ever need to . (You should turn the system back on at...
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... that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is this: let your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. Your brakes will have poor braking or even none going down ...parts can climb the hill better. D Know how to these and take appropriate action. 4-24 Shift down to visit there, here are some of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. Don't swing wide or cut across the center of ...
... that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is this: let your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. Your brakes will have poor braking or even none going down ...parts can climb the hill better. D Know how to these and take appropriate action. 4-24 Shift down to visit there, here are some of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. Don't swing wide or cut across the center of ...
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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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.... Stop after high-speed driving. Stop your vehicle can get an engine overheat warning but see or hear steam coming from the vehicle until the engine is no steam, the problem may not be badly damaged. NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving when your warranty. Just turn it... off and get out of steam or coolant before you : D D D D Climb a long hill on a hot day. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you see...
.... Stop after high-speed driving. Stop your vehicle can get an engine overheat warning but see or hear steam coming from the vehicle until the engine is no steam, the problem may not be badly damaged. NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving when your warranty. Just turn it... off and get out of steam or coolant before you : D D D D Climb a long hill on a hot day. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you see...
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... If coolant other liquid like alcohol, can be no leak, with the engine on, check to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but you wouldn't get too hot but the coolant level isn't... at or above the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOLR engine coolant at 30...you use of coolant other than DEX-COOL is overheating, both fans should be burned. If the engine is added to your new vehicle warranty. Plain water, or some other than DEX-COOLR is not...
... If coolant other liquid like alcohol, can be no leak, with the engine on, check to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but you wouldn't get too hot but the coolant level isn't... at or above the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOLR engine coolant at 30...you use of coolant other than DEX-COOL is overheating, both fans should be burned. If the engine is added to your new vehicle warranty. Plain water, or some other than DEX-COOLR is not...
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... vehicle could be hurt. It's the heavy, constant knock that the gasoline meet specifications which have a problem. yellowblue CAUTION: You can be injured and your engine. Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher and you have been developed by the ...American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection. For more information, write to other fasteners. "English" and "metric" fasteners can later break or fall off. Adding ...
... vehicle could be hurt. It's the heavy, constant knock that the gasoline meet specifications which have a problem. yellowblue CAUTION: You can be injured and your engine. Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher and you have been developed by the ...American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection. For more information, write to other fasteners. "English" and "metric" fasteners can later break or fall off. Adding ...