Owner's Manual
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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 ...ll find something you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to keep your seats and safety belts properly. Features and Controls This section explains how to get service and owner publications. Comfort Controls ...and Audio Systems This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to start and operate your audio system. Customer Assistance Information This section tells...
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 ...ll find something you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to keep your seats and safety belts properly. Features and Controls This section explains how to get service and owner publications. Comfort Controls ...and Audio Systems This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to start and operate your audio system. Customer Assistance Information This section tells...
Owner's Manual
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... of the symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG...
... of the symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG...
Owner's Manual
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...ll find information about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-6 1-22 1-27 1-28 1-28 1-36 1-37 1-37 1-46 1-46 Seats and Seat Controls Rear Seats Safety Belts: They're for Children and Small Adults Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat) Center ...Seat) Children Built-in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Seat Passengers 1-50 1-52 1-54 1-56 1-59 1-70...
...ll find information about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-6 1-22 1-27 1-28 1-28 1-36 1-37 1-37 1-46 1-46 Seats and Seat Controls Rear Seats Safety Belts: They're for Children and Small Adults Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat) Center ...Seat) Children Built-in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Seat Passengers 1-50 1-52 1-54 1-56 1-59 1-70...
Owner's Manual
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... you're reclined like this. But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. In a crash the belt could cause serious internal injuries. This could go into it won't be there, not at your abdomen. For proper protection when the vehicle is moving.... 1-5 The belt forces would be against your safety belt properly. Even if you could go up , your safety belts can be in the seat and wear your body. In a crash you buckle up over your pelvic ...
... you're reclined like this. But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. In a crash the belt could cause serious internal injuries. This could go into it won't be there, not at your abdomen. For proper protection when the vehicle is moving.... 1-5 The belt forces would be against your safety belt properly. Even if you could go up , your safety belts can be in the seat and wear your body. In a crash you buckle up over your pelvic ...
Owner's Manual
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... pull the sleeve away from the floor pins; The sleeve should slide freely when not in the second row outside safety belt to store the safety belt while entering and exiting the third row of hooks from the Velcro patch and use . Use this clip. Push the adjustable head restraints fully ... from dangling and possibly striking something. 3. When removing the split second row bench seat, secure the loose end of VelcroR on the safety belt used to secure the belt after it is a sleeve on the second row outside position. If your vehicle has a split bench seat in the second row, follow ...
... pull the sleeve away from the floor pins; The sleeve should slide freely when not in the second row outside safety belt to store the safety belt while entering and exiting the third row of hooks from the Velcro patch and use . Use this clip. Push the adjustable head restraints fully ... from dangling and possibly striking something. 3. When removing the split second row bench seat, secure the loose end of VelcroR on the safety belt used to secure the belt after it is a sleeve on the second row outside position. If your vehicle has a split bench seat in the second row, follow ...
Owner's Manual
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... let go of the straps until the seat is in the upright position, unhook the side attachment for the safety belt. Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon strap on the right side of the seat. 2. From behind...bench seat, pull the nylon strap at the base of the seat to remove the seat belt, if needed. 5. Push the red center of the buckle up with the seatback in the upright position and that... the safety belts are on the correct section of the seat. like a key or a pen to release the rear...
... let go of the straps until the seat is in the upright position, unhook the side attachment for the safety belt. Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon strap on the right side of the seat. 2. From behind...bench seat, pull the nylon strap at the base of the seat to remove the seat belt, if needed. 5. Push the red center of the buckle up with the seatback in the upright position and that... the safety belts are on the correct section of the seat. like a key or a pen to release the rear...
Owner's Manual
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... for the other section of the seat. The following explains how to use when a passenger uses the seat. The person wearing the belt could be either the nylon strap or the lever to provide extra storage. Bucket Seats There are properly attached. 1-14 After installing the... seat, always check to different rows. yellowblue 6. CAUTION: A safety belt that don't have the built-in child restraint option. Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks The seatback on the rear of the split bench seat. ...
... for the other section of the seat. The following explains how to use when a passenger uses the seat. The person wearing the belt could be either the nylon strap or the lever to provide extra storage. Bucket Seats There are properly attached. 1-14 After installing the... seat, always check to different rows. yellowblue 6. CAUTION: A safety belt that don't have the built-in child restraint option. Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks The seatback on the rear of the split bench seat. ...
Owner's Manual
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If you are in a crash and you should not do with safety belts. It also tells you some things you 're not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. And it . Be sure to use safety belts properly. In the same crash, you might not be if you how ...fastened properly too. 2. People in a collision or sudden stop. CAUTION: A seat that your safety belt, and check that isn't locked into place properly when installing it is properly attached. You can 't wear a safety belt properly. CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where he or she can be sure it . 1-22 yellowblue...
If you are in a crash and you should not do with safety belts. It also tells you some things you 're not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. And it . Be sure to use safety belts properly. In the same crash, you might not be if you how ...fastened properly too. 2. People in a collision or sudden stop. CAUTION: A seat that your safety belt, and check that isn't locked into place properly when installing it is properly attached. You can 't wear a safety belt properly. CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where he or she can be sure it . 1-22 yellowblue...
Owner's Manual
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... in any area of your vehicle is in a crash. After more likely to be in a seat and using a safety belt properly. In most crashes are more than 30 years of safety belts in between. If you do have been badly hurt or killed. A few crashes are clear. Do not allow people to... never know if you don't know if it will be so serious that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. But most crashes buckling up can be a bad one. Without belts they could have a crash, you 'll be seriously injured or killed. In a collision, people riding in these areas are in...
... in any area of your vehicle is in a crash. After more likely to be in a seat and using a safety belt properly. In most crashes are more than 30 years of safety belts in between. If you do have been badly hurt or killed. A few crashes are clear. Do not allow people to... never know if you don't know if it will be so serious that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. But most crashes buckling up can be a bad one. Without belts they could have a crash, you 'll be seriously injured or killed. In a collision, people riding in these areas are in...
Owner's Manual
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That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-26 You get more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You stop over more time to stop. or the safety belts! yellowblue or the instrument panel ...
That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-26 You get more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You stop over more time to stop. or the safety belts! yellowblue or the instrument panel ...
Owner's Manual
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...excellent driver, but especially in an accident -- Even if you're in most protection. Safety belts are belted. But they work with safety belts -- yellowblue Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- Q: A: 1-27 And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of..., such as bad drivers. Every air bag system ever offered for everyone. If my vehicle has air bags, why should I 'm wearing a safety belt? You may be trapped in the future. That's true not only in frontal collisions, but if you're in side and other collisions. Q: A:...
...excellent driver, but especially in an accident -- Even if you're in most protection. Safety belts are belted. But they work with safety belts -- yellowblue Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- Q: A: 1-27 And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of..., such as bad drivers. Every air bag system ever offered for everyone. If my vehicle has air bags, why should I 'm wearing a safety belt? You may be trapped in the future. That's true not only in frontal collisions, but if you're in side and other collisions. Q: A:...
Owner's Manual
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...different rules for smaller children and babies. First, you . If this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for people of this happens, let the belt go back slightly to wear it . Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. Here's how to unlock it properly. 1. ... in the Index) so you very quickly. We'll start with the driver position. And there are special things to know about safety belts and children. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. yellowblue How to see how, see the part of adult size. The shoulder...
...different rules for smaller children and babies. First, you . If this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for people of this happens, let the belt go back slightly to wear it . Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. Here's how to unlock it properly. 1. ... in the Index) so you very quickly. We'll start with the driver position. And there are special things to know about safety belts and children. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. yellowblue How to see how, see the part of adult size. The shoulder...
Owner's Manual
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... bones. Make sure the release button on the buckle is secure. In a crash, this section. These parts of this applies force to . 5. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. yellowblue Pull up on the shoulder... belt. The lap part of the retractor. 1-29 The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash, or if you 'd be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. ...
... bones. Make sure the release button on the buckle is secure. In a crash, this section. These parts of this applies force to . 5. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. yellowblue Pull up on the shoulder... belt. The lap part of the retractor. 1-29 The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash, or if you 'd be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. ...
Owner's Manual
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... Adjuster Before you . You can move the height adjuster to the desired position. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. After you move the adjuster to where you want it, try ... the button and move the adjuster up just by pushing up on your shoulder. 1-30 Adjust the height so that is centered on the shoulder belt guide. To move the shoulder belt adjuster to make sure it down, push down to the height that the shoulder portion of the...
... Adjuster Before you . You can move the height adjuster to the desired position. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. After you move the adjuster to where you want it, try ... the button and move the adjuster up just by pushing up on your shoulder. 1-30 Adjust the height so that is centered on the shoulder belt guide. To move the shoulder belt adjuster to make sure it down, push down to the height that the shoulder portion of the...
Owner's Manual
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In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your body. The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt is too loose. yellowblue Q: What's wrong with this way. 1-31 It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury.
In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your body. The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt is too loose. yellowblue Q: What's wrong with this way. 1-31 It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury.
Owner's Manual
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The belt forces would go up over your abdomen. In a crash, the belt would be seriously injured if your belt into the buckle nearest you. This could cause serious internal injuries. yellowblue Q: What's wrong with this . CAUTION: You can be there, not at the pelvic bones. Always buckle your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-32
The belt forces would go up over your abdomen. In a crash, the belt would be seriously injured if your belt into the buckle nearest you. This could cause serious internal injuries. yellowblue Q: What's wrong with this . CAUTION: You can be there, not at the pelvic bones. Always buckle your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-32
Owner's Manual
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In a crash, you can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest. 1-33 The belt force would be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. yellowblue Q: What's wrong with this . A: The belt is over an armrest like this ? Be sure the belt goes under the belt. CAUTION: You can slide under the armrests. The belt would then be much too high.
In a crash, you can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest. 1-33 The belt force would be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. yellowblue Q: What's wrong with this . A: The belt is over an armrest like this ? Be sure the belt goes under the belt. CAUTION: You can slide under the armrests. The belt would then be much too high.
Owner's Manual
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CAUTION: You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-34 You could also severely injure internal organs like your arm. yellowblue Q: What's wrong with this? Also, the belt would increase the chance of head and neck injury. A: The shoulder belt is worn under your liver or spleen. It should be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under the arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones.
CAUTION: You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-34 You could also severely injure internal organs like your arm. yellowblue Q: What's wrong with this? Also, the belt would increase the chance of head and neck injury. A: The shoulder belt is worn under your liver or spleen. It should be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under the arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones.
Owner's Manual
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In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to fix it can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. A: The belt is twisted, make it straight so it . CAUTION: You can work properly, or ask your dealer to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted across the body. 1-35 yellowblue Q: What's wrong with this?
In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to fix it can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. A: The belt is twisted, make it straight so it . CAUTION: You can work properly, or ask your dealer to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted across the body. 1-35 yellowblue Q: What's wrong with this?
Owner's Manual
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... slam the door on the buckle. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should go back out of the way. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on it, you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. Before you can damage both the... belt and your vehicle. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be worn...
... slam the door on the buckle. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should go back out of the way. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on it, you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. Before you can damage both the... belt and your vehicle. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be worn...