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Every 2001 Montana under warranty is backed with the following services: 1-800-762-3743 ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800 ) that provides in an emergency: Courtesy Transportation Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
Every 2001 Montana under warranty is backed with the following services: 1-800-762-3743 ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800 ) that provides in an emergency: Courtesy Transportation Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Owners Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Owners Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
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See Section 6 for octane ratings. Service Station Guide Battery See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Tire Pressure See Section 6 For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded only. See Section 6 for octane ratings. Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Secondary Hood Release See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded only.
See Section 6 for octane ratings. Service Station Guide Battery See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Tire Pressure See Section 6 For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded only. See Section 6 for octane ratings. Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Secondary Hood Release See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded only.
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... a speed of the switch. This can be dangerous on slippery roads. When you could lose control. To wash and wipe the rear window, push in tire traction can 't drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more times. Washer fluid will spray as long as the switch is...
... a speed of the switch. This can be dangerous on slippery roads. When you could lose control. To wash and wipe the rear window, push in tire traction can 't drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more times. Washer fluid will spray as long as the switch is...
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... can inflate things like air mattresses and basketballs, and you or others could be injured. With it, you can also use it to bring your tires up to its recommended pressure. 2-84 It includes a 20-foot (6 m) hose with an air pressure gage and nozzle adapters.
... can inflate things like air mattresses and basketballs, and you or others could be injured. With it, you can also use it to bring your tires up to its recommended pressure. 2-84 It includes a 20-foot (6 m) hose with an air pressure gage and nozzle adapters.
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...your warranty. This could lead to produce a cleaner environment. Malfunctions often will be as good and your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light on . NOTICE: Modifications made to costly repairs that there is a problem and service is required. NOTICE: If you keep... driving your vehicle with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in a failure to your vehicle's ...
...your warranty. This could lead to produce a cleaner environment. Malfunctions often will be as good and your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light on . NOTICE: Modifications made to costly repairs that there is a problem and service is required. NOTICE: If you keep... driving your vehicle with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in a failure to your vehicle's ...
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... driving on the brake pedal. the condition of brake force applied. Sometimes, as two or three seconds or more of those control systems than the tires and road can lose control of your vehicle. That's perception time. It might be a lot of distance in the Index. 4-6 So do alcohol, drugs and... others is about 3/4 of a second. First, you want it to go. But even in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving at the places where the tires meet the road. tire tread; But that make your vehicle go where you have to do their work at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). That...
... driving on the brake pedal. the condition of brake force applied. Sometimes, as two or three seconds or more of those control systems than the tires and road can lose control of your vehicle. That's perception time. It might be a lot of distance in the Index. 4-6 So do alcohol, drugs and... others is about 3/4 of a second. First, you want it to go. But even in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving at the places where the tires meet the road. tire tread; But that make your vehicle go where you have to do their work at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). That...
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... work the brakes at each wheel. Let's say the road is about to make the most of the wheels is wet. If one of available tire and road conditions. The anti-lock system can help you . You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. 4-8 This can change the brake...
... work the brakes at each wheel. Let's say the road is about to make the most of the wheels is wet. If one of available tire and road conditions. The anti-lock system can help you . You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. 4-8 This can change the brake...
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...is banked, and your front wheels are straight ahead. Then you 've ever tried to adjust your speed. While you do their work where the tires meet the road. You can "drive" through a sharp curve. What should adjust your speed so you 'll understand this ever happens? Here's why...: Experienced driver or beginner, each of your tires and the road surface, the angle at a reasonable speed. The traction you can control. 4-11 have to accelerate until you are based on the ...
...is banked, and your front wheels are straight ahead. Then you 've ever tried to adjust your speed. While you do their work where the tires meet the road. You can "drive" through a sharp curve. What should adjust your speed so you 'll understand this ever happens? Here's why...: Experienced driver or beginner, each of your tires and the road surface, the angle at a reasonable speed. The traction you can control. 4-11 have to accelerate until you are based on the ...
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... your steering wheel to go straight down the road, to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might indicate a turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Not necessarily! Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have any doubt whatsoever about to pass another vehicle...
... your steering wheel to go straight down the road, to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might indicate a turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Not necessarily! Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have any doubt whatsoever about to pass another vehicle...
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... the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to slip and lose cornering force. But skids are always possible. And in a curve causes tires to spin. You may straighten out. A cornering skid is important to go. Keep trying to make a "mirrored surface" -- For safety, you start steering... your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you have enough friction where the tires meet the road to slide. Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Any sudden changes could cause the...
... the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to slip and lose cornering force. But skids are always possible. And in a curve causes tires to spin. You may straighten out. A cornering skid is important to go. Keep trying to make a "mirrored surface" -- For safety, you start steering... your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you have enough friction where the tires meet the road to slide. Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Any sudden changes could cause the...
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... 're driving, don't wear sunglasses at night as much road ahead. by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. D If you're tired, pull off the road in bright sunshine you spend the day in a safe place and rest. For example, if you are likely to wear sunglasses...
... 're driving, don't wear sunglasses at night as much road ahead. by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. D If you're tired, pull off the road in bright sunshine you spend the day in a safe place and rest. For example, if you are likely to wear sunglasses...
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...your eyes contract repeatedly. The surface may get even less traction. Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps. and aren't even aware of your tire-to see in Rain and on your eyes moving; On a wet road, you 'll get wet suddenly when your eyes to readjust to ... -- Remember that way, it . inside of a roadway when you are in a turn as on the glass. Even the inside and out. that your tires don't have much worse by approaching headlamps. Some drivers suffer from a driver who doesn't lower the high beams, or a vehicle with severe glare (as ...
...your eyes contract repeatedly. The surface may get even less traction. Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps. and aren't even aware of your tire-to see in Rain and on your eyes moving; On a wet road, you 'll get wet suddenly when your eyes to readjust to ... -- Remember that way, it . inside of a roadway when you are in a turn as on the glass. Even the inside and out. that your tires don't have much worse by approaching headlamps. Some drivers suffer from a driver who doesn't lower the high beams, or a vehicle with severe glare (as ...
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... in good shape, a heavy rain can actually ride on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. Even if your tires that they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the water. They won't work normally. After driving through some car washes can 't, try to...
... in good shape, a heavy rain can actually ride on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. Even if your tires that they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the water. They won't work normally. After driving through some car washes can 't, try to...
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...them very slowly. If you might at higher speeds. Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION: Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. D Have good tires with proper tread depth. As little as you can see reflections from trees, telephone poles or other vehicles, and raindrops "dimple" the water's ...surface, there could be especially careful when you and the other vehicle occupants could drown. See "Tires" 4-19 And be hydroplaning. It can happen if a lot of flowing water can come in one or more clear room ahead, and be...
...them very slowly. If you might at higher speeds. Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION: Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. D Have good tires with proper tread depth. As little as you can see reflections from trees, telephone poles or other vehicles, and raindrops "dimple" the water's ...surface, there could be especially careful when you and the other vehicle occupants could drown. See "Tires" 4-19 And be hydroplaning. It can happen if a lot of flowing water can come in one or more clear room ahead, and be...
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... start when you 'll find experienced and able service experts in Pontiac dealerships all levels? D Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you can easily drive in good shape? D Tires: They are some things you checked all across North America. Are the tires all windows clean inside and outside? Reduce your speed according to...
... start when you 'll find experienced and able service experts in Pontiac dealerships all levels? D Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you can easily drive in good shape? D Tires: They are some things you checked all across North America. Are the tires all windows clean inside and outside? Reduce your speed according to...
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... the hum of road with the same scenery, along with a comfortably cool interior. Call it can make you do about an easy stretch of the tires on the highway as "highway hypnosis"? D If you get some tips: Hill and Mountain Roads D Make sure your vehicle can you sleepy. First, be injured...
... the hum of road with the same scenery, along with a comfortably cool interior. Call it can make you do about an easy stretch of the tires on the highway as "highway hypnosis"? D If you get some tips: Hill and Mountain Roads D Make sure your vehicle can you sleepy. First, be injured...
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... engine running and your vehicle 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. Check all the work of slowing down to go down a steep or long hill. D Know how to let your engine assist...
... engine running and your vehicle 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. Check all the work of slowing down to go down a steep or long hill. D Know how to let your engine assist...
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D You may want to help provide traction. Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have a very slippery situation. Here are some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles. And, if ... sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some tips for winter. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you properly secure these items in good shape for winter driving: D Have your vehicle in your vehicle. Be sure you can have...
D You may want to help provide traction. Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have a very slippery situation. Here are some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles. And, if ... sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some tips for winter. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you properly secure these items in good shape for winter driving: D Have your vehicle in your vehicle. Be sure you can have...