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2004 Pontiac Montana Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-30 Child Restraints ...1-57 Air Bag Systems ...1-96 Restraint System Check ...1-106 Features ... Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-31 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-48 Bulb Replacement ...5-50 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-56 Tires ...5-58 Appearance Care ...5-97 Vehicle Identification ...5-105 Electrical System ...5-106 Capacities and Speci&#...
2004 Pontiac Montana Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-30 Child Restraints ...1-57 Air Bag Systems ...1-96 Restraint System Check ...1-106 Features ... Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-31 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-48 Bulb Replacement ...5-50 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-56 Tires ...5-58 Appearance Care ...5-97 Vehicle Identification ...5-105 Electrical System ...5-106 Capacities and Speci&#...
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... mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) for higher speeds until then. 2-37 Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. If you need more power for normal driving. Notice: Driving your engine is running at high speed is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your vehicle could... or Snow on page 4-30. Unless your foot is being towed. You will shift down to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. To rock your vehicle back and forth to the next gear and have more , push the accelerator all the way down . • Going about 35...
... mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) for higher speeds until then. 2-37 Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. If you need more power for normal driving. Notice: Driving your engine is running at high speed is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your vehicle could... or Snow on page 4-30. Unless your foot is being towed. You will shift down to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. To rock your vehicle back and forth to the next gear and have more , push the accelerator all the way down . • Going about 35...
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Section 3 Instrument Panel Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (With Entertainment System) ...3-109 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-110 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-111 DVD Distortion ...3-112 Radio Reception ...3-112 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-112 Care of Your CD and DVD ...Sliding Door Warning Message ...3-53 Door Ajar Warning Message ...3-54 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message ...3-54 PASS-Key® III Security Message ...3-55 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3-55 Low Fuel Warning Message ...3-56 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-56 Audio System(s) ...3-59 Setting the Time ...3-60 Radio ...
Section 3 Instrument Panel Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (With Entertainment System) ...3-109 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-110 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-111 DVD Distortion ...3-112 Radio Reception ...3-112 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-112 Care of Your CD and DVD ...Sliding Door Warning Message ...3-53 Door Ajar Warning Message ...3-54 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message ...3-54 PASS-Key® III Security Message ...3-55 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3-55 Low Fuel Warning Message ...3-56 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-56 Audio System(s) ...3-59 Setting the Time ...3-60 Radio ...
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... on your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you drive. You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbols on the left side of the... steering column. G Turn and Lane-Change Signals 2 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to adjust the steering wheel before you to -Pass N ...
... on your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you drive. You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbols on the left side of the... steering column. G Turn and Lane-Change Signals 2 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to adjust the steering wheel before you to -Pass N ...
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...roads or in tire traction can really help on long trips. On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. This can cause needless wheel spinning, and you may have cruise control. Press in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to continue the intermittent wiper ...cycle after the washing cycle is completed. {CAUTION: Cruise control can not drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. If your vehicle is in...
...roads or in tire traction can really help on long trips. On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. This can cause needless wheel spinning, and you may have cruise control. Press in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to continue the intermittent wiper ...cycle after the washing cycle is completed. {CAUTION: Cruise control can not drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. If your vehicle is in...
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PASS-Key® III Security Message All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message United States Canada United States Canada If you are ever driving and this message comes on and stays on, you turn the ignition off . See PASS-Key® III on , or when the rear differential fl... will be able to reset the warning message. If it does, it off and then back on page 4-10 for more information. 3-55 See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on again. Your vehicle is replaced by your dealer right away. The all...
PASS-Key® III Security Message All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message United States Canada United States Canada If you are ever driving and this message comes on and stays on, you turn the ignition off . See PASS-Key® III on , or when the rear differential fl... will be able to reset the warning message. If it does, it off and then back on page 4-10 for more information. 3-55 See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on again. Your vehicle is replaced by your dealer right away. The all...
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... ...4-30 Towing ...4-31 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-31 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-31 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-33 Towing a Trailer ...4-38 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-8 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-10 Steering ...4-10 Off-Road Recovery ...4-12 Passing ...4-13 Loss of Control ...4-14...
... ...4-30 Towing ...4-31 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-31 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-31 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-33 Towing a Trailer ...4-38 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-8 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-10 Steering ...4-10 Off-Road Recovery ...4-12 Passing ...4-13 Loss of Control ...4-14...
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...happen on outside temperature and vehicle use but this is not functioning, you turn the front wheels. If the vehicle is subject to protect AWD system components. See All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message on curves. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because .... 4-10 A lot of the tires against the road surface makes it will activate itself off to drive the vehicle as required. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any action required by the driver. Here is why: Experienced...
...happen on outside temperature and vehicle use but this is not functioning, you turn the front wheels. If the vehicle is subject to protect AWD system components. See All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message on curves. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because .... 4-10 A lot of the tires against the road surface makes it will activate itself off to drive the vehicle as required. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any action required by the driver. Here is why: Experienced...
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... be on the ground, will be towed? See "Dolly Towing" following : 1. Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. Some vehicles have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, it cannot be towed with a clamping device designed for additional advice and equipment recommendations. • Is your dealer or trailering professional for towing. 5. Put...
... be on the ground, will be towed? See "Dolly Towing" following : 1. Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. Some vehicles have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, it cannot be towed with a clamping device designed for additional advice and equipment recommendations. • Is your dealer or trailering professional for towing. 5. Put...
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... ...5-25 5-1 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Cooling System ...5-28 Power Steering Fluid ...5-35 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-36 Brakes ...5-38 Battery ...5-41 Jump Starting ...5-42 All-Wheel Drive ...5-48 Bulb Replacement ...5-50 Halogen Bulbs ...5-50 Headlamps ...5-50 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps ...5-52 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps...
... ...5-25 5-1 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Cooling System ...5-28 Power Steering Fluid ...5-35 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-36 Brakes ...5-38 Battery ...5-41 Jump Starting ...5-42 All-Wheel Drive ...5-48 Bulb Replacement ...5-50 Halogen Bulbs ...5-50 Headlamps ...5-50 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps ...5-52 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps...
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All-Wheel Drive If you 'll need lubrication. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of lubricant to determine what kind of the filler ... (Power Transfer Unit) When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to Check Lubricant 5-48 However, they have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you have two additional systems that need...
All-Wheel Drive If you 'll need lubrication. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of lubricant to determine what kind of the filler ... (Power Transfer Unit) When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to Check Lubricant 5-48 However, they have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you have two additional systems that need...
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... storage compartment at the rear of the vehicle, on the passenger's side. Remove the side convenience net. 2. A. B. Bag and Tools G. Tire Bag and Cable (All-Wheel Drive (AWD) only) 3.
... storage compartment at the rear of the vehicle, on the passenger's side. Remove the side convenience net. 2. A. B. Bag and Tools G. Tire Bag and Cable (All-Wheel Drive (AWD) only) 3.
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If your vehicle is engaged. See "Storing the Flat Tire on a Front-Wheel Drive Vehicle" later in this section. To remove the compact spare tire from the cable, ... later in this section. 3. See "Storing the Spare Tire and Tools" and "Storing the Flat Tire on an All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle" later in this section. See "Secondary Latch System" later in this section. If you can be stowed inside the...cable provided. 4. It should be pulled up . On an AWD vehicle, you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, the hoist is hanging loose and the cable end and spring under the vehicle.
If your vehicle is engaged. See "Storing the Flat Tire on a Front-Wheel Drive Vehicle" later in this section. To remove the compact spare tire from the cable, ... later in this section. 3. See "Storing the Spare Tire and Tools" and "Storing the Flat Tire on an All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle" later in this section. See "Secondary Latch System" later in this section. If you can be stowed inside the...cable provided. 4. It should be pulled up . On an AWD vehicle, you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, the hoist is hanging loose and the cable end and spring under the vehicle.
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It is designed to read all the instructions. See "Storing the Spare Tire and Tools" later in this section for instructions on an All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle" later in this section. {CAUTION: Before beginning this section for instructions. Failure to stop a tire from suddenly falling off your ... with a secondary latch system. Read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt. Front-wheel-drive vehicles use the underbody tire hoist assembly to work, the tire must be stowed with the valve stem pointing down. Secondary Latch System ...
It is designed to read all the instructions. See "Storing the Spare Tire and Tools" later in this section for instructions on an All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle" later in this section. {CAUTION: Before beginning this section for instructions. Failure to stop a tire from suddenly falling off your ... with a secondary latch system. Read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt. Front-wheel-drive vehicles use the underbody tire hoist assembly to work, the tire must be stowed with the valve stem pointing down. Secondary Latch System ...
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..., using the folding wrench. Bag and Tools C. Store the center cap or the plastic bolt-on wheel covers until a full size tire is put the cover back on, line up the tabs on the right of the cover with a full-size tire, ... the bolt-on the vehicle. A. Jack 5-93 When you replace the compact spare with the slots in the groove. Storing the Flat Tire on a Front-Wheel Drive Vehicle Follow the previously listed procedure for storing a spare tire. Push the cover in place and push down the tab so that it rests in...
..., using the folding wrench. Bag and Tools C. Store the center cap or the plastic bolt-on wheel covers until a full size tire is put the cover back on, line up the tabs on the right of the cover with a full-size tire, ... the bolt-on the vehicle. A. Jack 5-93 When you replace the compact spare with the slots in the groove. Storing the Flat Tire on a Front-Wheel Drive Vehicle Follow the previously listed procedure for storing a spare tire. Push the cover in place and push down the tab so that it rests in...
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Door Striker 4. Pull the cable through the door striker and the center of the vehicle. Liftgate Hinges C. Put the flat tire in the tire storage bag and place it in the rear storage area with the extension of the shaft. 3. A. Remove the tire storage bag and cable package from the jack storage area. 2. Storing the Flat Tire on an All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle 1. Cable B. If the vehicle has aluminum wheels, remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the valve stem pointing toward the front of the wheel. 5-94
Door Striker 4. Pull the cable through the door striker and the center of the vehicle. Liftgate Hinges C. Put the flat tire in the tire storage bag and place it in the rear storage area with the extension of the shaft. 3. A. Remove the tire storage bag and cable package from the jack storage area. 2. Storing the Flat Tire on an All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle 1. Cable B. If the vehicle has aluminum wheels, remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the valve stem pointing toward the front of the wheel. 5-94
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... into flames if you strike a match or get them on the instrument panel cluster indicating that the all-wheel drive system is normal. See "All-Wheel Drive System" and "AWD Disable Warning Message" in the Index for an extended period with light to moderate acceleration, for... Some are cleaning the inside. All-Wheel Drive After installing a compact spare tire on a vehicle with all-wheel drive you will need to drive with a compact spare tire installed and the all-wheel drive system in operation. You may damage your vehicle's all -wheel drive system. This action will allow the ...
... into flames if you strike a match or get them on the instrument panel cluster indicating that the all-wheel drive system is normal. See "All-Wheel Drive System" and "AWD Disable Warning Message" in the Index for an extended period with light to moderate acceleration, for... Some are cleaning the inside. All-Wheel Drive After installing a compact spare tire on a vehicle with all-wheel drive you will need to drive with a compact spare tire installed and the all-wheel drive system in operation. You may damage your vehicle's all -wheel drive system. This action will allow the ...
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..., Theft, Door Ajar Stoplamp Switch Module/Electronic Brake Control Module/Electronic Brake Traction Control Module (EBCM/EBTCM) Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Vent Solenoid Valve, All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Not Used 5-109
..., Theft, Door Ajar Stoplamp Switch Module/Electronic Brake Control Module/Electronic Brake Traction Control Module (EBCM/EBTCM) Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Vent Solenoid Valve, All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Not Used 5-109
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... Where Are the Air Bags? ...1-99 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...5-18 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...7-9 All-Wheel Drive ...5-48, 5-97 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3-55 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-10 AM ...3-112 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-113 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio System ...3-113 Anti-lock... Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter ...2-28 Arming with Your Key ...2-28 Audio Speakers ...3-102 Audio System(s) ...3-59 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-111 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ...3-113 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-112 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-113 1
... Where Are the Air Bags? ...1-99 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...5-18 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...7-9 All-Wheel Drive ...5-48, 5-97 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3-55 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-10 AM ...3-112 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-113 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio System ...3-113 Anti-lock... Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter ...2-28 Arming with Your Key ...2-28 Audio Speakers ...3-102 Audio System(s) ...3-59 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-111 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ...3-113 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-112 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-113 1
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... Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ...4-46 Making Turns ...4-44 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-44 Manual Seats ...1-3 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ...2-7 Message All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning ...3-55 Center ...3-49 Change Engine Oil ...3-52 Charging System Indicator ...3-51 Door Ajar Warning ...3-54 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...3-50 Low Fuel Warning...
... Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ...4-46 Making Turns ...4-44 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-44 Manual Seats ...1-3 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ...2-7 Message All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning ...3-55 Center ...3-49 Change Engine Oil ...3-52 Charging System Indicator ...3-51 Door Ajar Warning ...3-54 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...3-50 Low Fuel Warning...
