Owner's Manual
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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 ...and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-31 Mirrors ...2-45 OnStar® System ...2-46 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-48 Storage Areas ...2-52 Vehicle Personalization ...2-60 ...3-1 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-26 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...3-36 Message Center ...3-49 M Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-56 Audio System(s) ...3-59 Driving Your Vehicle...
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 ...and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-31 Mirrors ...2-45 OnStar® System ...2-46 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-48 Storage Areas ...2-52 Vehicle Personalization ...2-60 ...3-1 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-26 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...3-36 Message Center ...3-49 M Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-56 Audio System(s) ...3-59 Driving Your Vehicle...
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... of a component, gage or indicator, reference the following topics: Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment... Overview in Section 5 iv When you read other manuals, you might see warning labels on your vehicle. A notice will find these notices: ...
... of a component, gage or indicator, reference the following topics: Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment... Overview in Section 5 iv When you read other manuals, you might see warning labels on your vehicle. A notice will find these notices: ...
Owner's Manual
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... Warning Message ...3-49 Traction Active Message ...3-50 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message ...3-50 Charging System Indicator Message ...3-51 Low Oil Pressure Message ...3-51 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-7 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Exterior Lamps ...3-14 Interior Lamps ...3-17 Switchbanks ...3-20 Instrument Panel Switchbank ...3-21...
... Warning Message ...3-49 Traction Active Message ...3-50 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message ...3-50 Charging System Indicator Message ...3-51 Low Oil Pressure Message ...3-51 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-7 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Exterior Lamps ...3-14 Interior Lamps ...3-17 Switchbanks ...3-20 Instrument Panel Switchbank ...3-21...
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... ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-13 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-18 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-19 Engine Coolant ...5-22 Radiator Pressure Cap ...5-25 Engine Overheating ...5-25 5-1 Section 5 Service...
... ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-13 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-18 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-19 Engine Coolant ...5-22 Radiator Pressure Cap ...5-25 Engine Overheating ...5-25 5-1 Section 5 Service...
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Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood, you'll see these items: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood, you'll see these items: 5-12
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... handle is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-42. Remove it back in all the way. See Jump Starting on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. Radiator...
... handle is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-42. Remove it back in all the way. See Jump Starting on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. Radiator...
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... the right kind. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-12 for the location of oil. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-114. What Kind of oil to Use Look for and use . Push the dipstick all the way back in the cross-hatched area...
... the right kind. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-12 for the location of oil. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-114. What Kind of oil to Use Look for and use . Push the dipstick all the way back in the cross-hatched area...
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...;lter at every oil change and replace it at the bottom of the engine air cleaner/filter. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-4 for the location of the housing. 5-18 Remove and replace the engine air cleaner/filter. 5. Remove the duct. 3. See Scheduled Maintenance on...
...;lter at every oil change and replace it at the bottom of the engine air cleaner/filter. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-4 for the location of the housing. 5-18 Remove and replace the engine air cleaner/filter. 5. Remove the duct. 3. See Scheduled Maintenance on...
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... of the dipstick, and read the lower level. Check both sides of the engine compartment, next to the brake master cylinder reservoir. See Engine Compartment Overview on location. 1. Push it back in the cross-hatched area. 4. Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 3. The fluid level must be...
... of the dipstick, and read the lower level. Check both sides of the engine compartment, next to the brake master cylinder reservoir. See Engine Compartment Overview on location. 1. Push it back in the cross-hatched area. 4. Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 3. The fluid level must be...
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... scalding liquids to add coolant at the coolant recovery tank. 5-24 Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank is located on a level surface. See Engine Compartment Overview on location. {CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot. With the coolant recovery tank, you need more information on...
... scalding liquids to add coolant at the coolant recovery tank. 5-24 Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank is located on a level surface. See Engine Compartment Overview on location. {CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot. With the coolant recovery tank, you need more information on...
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... radiator pressure cap is a pressure-type cap and must be severely degraded. In this mode, you spill coolant on hot engine parts. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on page 3-44. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on location. 5-25 Occasionally check the coolant level in an emergency...
... radiator pressure cap is a pressure-type cap and must be severely degraded. In this mode, you spill coolant on hot engine parts. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on page 3-44. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on location. 5-25 Occasionally check the coolant level in an emergency...
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Then fill the coolant recovery tank to regularly check power steering fluid unless you hear an unusual noise. See Engine Compartment Overview on the coolant recovery tank. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to the FULL COLD mark. 10. Put the cap back on page 5-12 for reservoir location. 5-35 A fluid loss in the system or you suspect there is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. Power Steering Fluid 9.
Then fill the coolant recovery tank to regularly check power steering fluid unless you hear an unusual noise. See Engine Compartment Overview on the coolant recovery tank. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to the FULL COLD mark. 10. Put the cap back on page 5-12 for reservoir location. 5-35 A fluid loss in the system or you suspect there is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. Power Steering Fluid 9.
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... it 's cold, the level should add fluid. If the fluid is hot, the level should be at the C (cold) mark. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-12. Then remove the cap again and look at the ADD mark, you should be at the H (hot) mark. How to Use When...
... it 's cold, the level should add fluid. If the fluid is hot, the level should be at the C (cold) mark. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-12. Then remove the cap again and look at the ADD mark, you should be at the H (hot) mark. How to Use When...
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... have too much brake fluid, it is , you will not correct a leak. So, it can spill on the brake hydraulic system. See Engine Compartment Overview on the brake hydraulic system. {CAUTION: If you get new brake linings. You should have too much fluid when you have your brake system...
... have too much brake fluid, it is , you will not correct a leak. So, it can spill on the brake hydraulic system. See Engine Compartment Overview on the brake hydraulic system. {CAUTION: If you get new brake linings. You should have too much fluid when you have your brake system...
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... ignition on your battery. {CAUTION: An electric fan can injure you leave your radio or other accessories when jump starting your radio! 4. See Engine Compartment Overview on each vehicle. You should always use the remote positive (+) terminal instead of the underhood fuse block.
... ignition on your battery. {CAUTION: An electric fan can injure you leave your radio or other accessories when jump starting your radio! 4. See Engine Compartment Overview on each vehicle. You should always use the remote positive (+) terminal instead of the underhood fuse block.
Owner's Manual
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... located in the engine compartment, in front of the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Underhood Fuse Block This fuse block is needed. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location.
... located in the engine compartment, in front of the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Underhood Fuse Block This fuse block is needed. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location.
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Engine (cont.) Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-44 Coolant Temperature Warning Message ...3-50 Drive Belt Routing ...6-15 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Exhaust ...2-43 Oil ...5-13 Overheating ...5-25 Starting ...2-33 Engine Oil Additives ...5-16 Engine Specifications ...5-115 Entering Programming Mode ...2-60 Entertainment System ...3-100 ...
Engine (cont.) Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-44 Coolant Temperature Warning Message ...3-50 Drive Belt Routing ...6-15 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Exhaust ...2-43 Oil ...5-13 Overheating ...5-25 Starting ...2-33 Engine Oil Additives ...5-16 Engine Specifications ...5-115 Entering Programming Mode ...2-60 Entertainment System ...3-100 ...
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Tire Pressure ...5-68 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-37 Overview ...3-4 Switchbank ...3-21 Instrument Panel Brightness ...3-17 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-108 Interior Lamps ...3-17 Interior Lamps Control ...3-17 Interior Lamps Override ...3-17 J Jump Starting ...5-42 I ...
Tire Pressure ...5-68 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-37 Overview ...3-4 Switchbank ...3-21 Instrument Panel Brightness ...3-17 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-108 Interior Lamps ...3-17 Interior Lamps Control ...3-17 Interior Lamps Override ...3-17 J Jump Starting ...5-42 I ...