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 Check ...1-106 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Windows ...2-24 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-27 Starting 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...
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 and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Windows ...2-24 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-27 Starting 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...
Owner's Manual
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... Starting Your Engine ...2-33 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-34 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2-35 Parking Brake ...2-39 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-40 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-42 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-43 Engine Exhaust ...2-43 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-44 Mirrors ...2-45 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-45 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-45 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-46 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-46 OnStar® System ...2-46 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-48 Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-48 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote...
... Starting Your Engine ...2-33 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-34 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2-35 Parking Brake ...2-39 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-40 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-42 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-43 Engine Exhaust ...2-43 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-44 Mirrors ...2-45 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-45 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-45 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-46 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-46 OnStar® System ...2-46 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-48 Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-48 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote...
Owner's Manual
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See "Retained Accessory Power (RAP)" under Ignition Positions on how long the switch is pressed. The windows will continue to the side. The windows can swing down the visors. Pull down the sun visor to use the power rear quarter windows. The lamps will open. Power Rear Quarter Windows Your vehicle may have a visor vanity mirror. Sun Visors To block out glare, you flip up the cover to expose...
See "Retained Accessory Power (RAP)" under Ignition Positions on how long the switch is pressed. The windows will continue to the side. The windows can swing down the visors. Pull down the sun visor to use the power rear quarter windows. The lamps will open. Power Rear Quarter Windows Your vehicle may have a visor vanity mirror. Sun Visors To block out glare, you flip up the cover to expose...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle. When the engine starts, release the key and the accelerator pedal. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your starter. 2-33 If the engine does not start , or starts briefly but then stops, it does, let go of the doors are already moving could change the way the engine operates. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) With RAP, the power windows, power rear quarter windows, audio system and the automatic level control will...
... your vehicle. When the engine starts, release the key and the accelerator pedal. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your starter. 2-33 If the engine does not start , or starts briefly but then stops, it does, let go of the doors are already moving could change the way the engine operates. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) With RAP, the power windows, power rear quarter windows, audio system and the automatic level control will...
Owner's Manual
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... 2-32. Instrument Panel Cluster. J. K. M. See Ignition Positions on page 3-6. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. Climate Controls. Q. See Cupholder(s) on page 3-21. See Instrument Panel Switchbank on page 2-52. Front Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 5-11. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. Front Outlets. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. G. Side Outlets. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 3-29. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 2-52. Rear Fan Controls. S. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 3-111. U. V. Center...
... 2-32. Instrument Panel Cluster. J. K. M. See Ignition Positions on page 3-6. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. Climate Controls. Q. See Cupholder(s) on page 3-21. See Instrument Panel Switchbank on page 2-52. Front Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 5-11. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. Front Outlets. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. G. Side Outlets. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 3-29. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 2-52. Rear Fan Controls. S. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 3-111. U. V. Center...
Owner's Manual
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... not covered by your warranty. Notice: Adding any type of the cover and put the cover back on . Notice: Improper use , always cover the rear accessory power outlet with the accessory power outlet and could result in use, keep other components from the plug because the power outlets are designed for extended periods will drain the battery. Do not hang any electrical equipment to your vehicle...
... not covered by your warranty. Notice: Adding any type of the cover and put the cover back on . Notice: Improper use , always cover the rear accessory power outlet with the accessory power outlet and could result in use, keep other components from the plug because the power outlets are designed for extended periods will drain the battery. Do not hang any electrical equipment to your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... the temperature for heating. For information on ventilation, see Rear Seat Operation on page 1-7. If it free from obstructions. If using the main climate-control panel, then the air-conditioning system must be on either rear fan control to 0 or OFF to the rear-seating area. Selecting the Fan Speed 9 (Fan): Turn the fan knob on to direct cooled air to the rear-seating area. Rear Air Outlets To increase airflow through...
... the temperature for heating. For information on ventilation, see Rear Seat Operation on page 1-7. If it free from obstructions. If using the main climate-control panel, then the air-conditioning system must be on either rear fan control to 0 or OFF to the rear-seating area. Selecting the Fan Speed 9 (Fan): Turn the fan knob on to direct cooled air to the rear-seating area. Rear Air Outlets To increase airflow through...
Owner's Manual
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... the rear-seating area. Rear Climate Control System (With Entertainment System) Your vehicle may have a rear climate-control system that allows the driver to adjust the fan speed or a rear-seat passenger to set a separate temperature and adjust the fan speed, for heating. 3-32 This system works with the main climate-control system in R when the FAN or TEMP button is located below the main climate-control system on the control panel...
... the rear-seating area. Rear Climate Control System (With Entertainment System) Your vehicle may have a rear climate-control system that allows the driver to adjust the fan speed or a rear-seat passenger to set a separate temperature and adjust the fan speed, for heating. 3-32 This system works with the main climate-control system in R when the FAN or TEMP button is located below the main climate-control system on the control panel...
Owner's Manual
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... the main climate-control panel. Use the left and right arrow buttons to the rear-seating area. Selecting the Fan Speed If the driver is adjusting the fan speed, use the following control: If a rear-seat passenger is adjusting the fan speed, use the following control: FAN: Press the FAN button on the rear control panel. Turn the fan knob on the switchbank to numeral 1, 2, or 3 to increase or decrease airflow to...
... the main climate-control panel. Use the left and right arrow buttons to the rear-seating area. Selecting the Fan Speed If the driver is adjusting the fan speed, use the following control: If a rear-seat passenger is adjusting the fan speed, use the following control: FAN: Press the FAN button on the rear control panel. Turn the fan knob on the switchbank to numeral 1, 2, or 3 to increase or decrease airflow to...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ...5-54 Replacement Bulbs ...5-55 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-56 Tires ...5-58 Inflation - Tire Pressure ...5-68 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5-69 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-71 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work...
... 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 ...5-54 Replacement Bulbs ...5-55 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-56 Tires ...5-58 Inflation - Tire Pressure ...5-68 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5-69 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-71 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work...
Owner's Manual
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... Foreign Countries If you will help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. It can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be available in your warranty. General Motors does not recommend the use fuel containing methanol. Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are advertised...
... Foreign Countries If you will help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. It can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be available in your warranty. General Motors does not recommend the use fuel containing methanol. Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are advertised...
Owner's Manual
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... at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. If you still have the overheat warning, you can drive normally. If your air conditioner is still no sign of steam, try this section. Notice: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating...
... at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. If you still have the overheat warning, you can drive normally. If your air conditioner is still no sign of steam, try this section. Notice: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating...
Owner's Manual
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... the tire. Tire Pressure on each square inch of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat from "A" to the centerline of cords that hold the tire onto the rim. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Accessory Weight: This...
... the tire. Tire Pressure on each square inch of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat from "A" to the centerline of cords that hold the tire onto the rim. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Accessory Weight: This...
Owner's Manual
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... Turn Signal Switch Interior Lamp and Multifunction PWR QTR Switch (Power Vent Switch), Auto VENT Level FRT/WPR/ Windshield Wiper/Washer Motor and WSHR Switch HAZARD Hazard Switch RR PWR SCKT Rear Electric Accessory Plug Housing Daytime Running Lamp Control DRL Module Fuse Blank Fuse LH T/LP RR DEFOG/HTD MIRROR ON STAR SIR HVAC BLOWER MALL CLUSTER STOP LAMP CLUSTER BATT ENHANCED EVAP/AWD Blank Usage Not Used Rear Window Defogger Relay, Heated Mirrors OnStar® Inflatable Restraint Control Module Heater-A/C Control Instrument Cluster, Body Control Module...
... Turn Signal Switch Interior Lamp and Multifunction PWR QTR Switch (Power Vent Switch), Auto VENT Level FRT/WPR/ Windshield Wiper/Washer Motor and WSHR Switch HAZARD Hazard Switch RR PWR SCKT Rear Electric Accessory Plug Housing Daytime Running Lamp Control DRL Module Fuse Blank Fuse LH T/LP RR DEFOG/HTD MIRROR ON STAR SIR HVAC BLOWER MALL CLUSTER STOP LAMP CLUSTER BATT ENHANCED EVAP/AWD Blank Usage Not Used Rear Window Defogger Relay, Heated Mirrors OnStar® Inflatable Restraint Control Module Heater-A/C Control Instrument Cluster, Body Control Module...
Owner's Manual
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... ELC Air Compressor and ELC Height Sensor, Trailer Harness Courtesy Lamp BCM, Electronic Brake Control Indicator Lamp Driver Module, Instrument Panel Cluster, Rear Side Door Actuator Control Module, Rear Windows, Rear Parking Aid Rear HVAC-A/C Control Rear Window Wiper Motor, Rear Window Wiper/Washer and Multifunction Switch (Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch) Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Relay Not Used Usage Air Inlet Actuator, DIC Display, DRL HVAC/DIC/ Control Module, Heater-A/C Control, DRL/HEATED Temperature Door Actuator (Front) SEAT and Rear...
... ELC Air Compressor and ELC Height Sensor, Trailer Harness Courtesy Lamp BCM, Electronic Brake Control Indicator Lamp Driver Module, Instrument Panel Cluster, Rear Side Door Actuator Control Module, Rear Windows, Rear Parking Aid Rear HVAC-A/C Control Rear Window Wiper Motor, Rear Window Wiper/Washer and Multifunction Switch (Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch) Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Relay Not Used Usage Air Inlet Actuator, DIC Display, DRL HVAC/DIC/ Control Module, Heater-A/C Control, DRL/HEATED Temperature Door Actuator (Front) SEAT and Rear...
Owner's Manual
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..., Ignition 1, AWD, PSD, Air Bag, Turn Signal and Powertrain Control Module [IGN MAIN Relay (Underhood Fuse Block: A/C Clutch, Electronic Ignition, Ignition 1-U/H, INJ, TCC)] Coolant Fans Fuses (Instrument Panel): ABS Module Battery, Cigarette Lighter, Courtesy Lamps, Front Power Socket, Power Locks, Power Mirrors and Right Rear Power Socket, OnStar, RAP Ignition Switch to A/C Compressor Clutch Oil Driver Information Display, Heater A/C Control, Radio, Rear (LH and RH) Side Door Actuator Control Motor, Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR), Security Indicator Lamp and Theft-Deterrent Shock...
..., Ignition 1, AWD, PSD, Air Bag, Turn Signal and Powertrain Control Module [IGN MAIN Relay (Underhood Fuse Block: A/C Clutch, Electronic Ignition, Ignition 1-U/H, INJ, TCC)] Coolant Fans Fuses (Instrument Panel): ABS Module Battery, Cigarette Lighter, Courtesy Lamps, Front Power Socket, Power Locks, Power Mirrors and Right Rear Power Socket, OnStar, RAP Ignition Switch to A/C Compressor Clutch Oil Driver Information Display, Heater A/C Control, Radio, Rear (LH and RH) Side Door Actuator Control Motor, Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR), Security Indicator Lamp and Theft-Deterrent Shock...
Owner's Manual
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... Driving with a Trailer ...4-43 Dual Trip Odometers ...3-38 DVD Cleaning the Video Screen ...3-113 Cleaning Your DVD Player ...3-113 Distortion ...3-112 Entertainment System ...3-100 DVD Player ...3-103 E Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...5-106 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-107 Headlamp Wiring ...5-106 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-107 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-107 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ...3-47 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-18 Battery ...5-41 Change Oil Message ...3-52 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-44 Coolant ...5-22 Coolant Heater...
... Driving with a Trailer ...4-43 Dual Trip Odometers ...3-38 DVD Cleaning the Video Screen ...3-113 Cleaning Your DVD Player ...3-113 Distortion ...3-112 Entertainment System ...3-100 DVD Player ...3-103 E Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...5-106 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-107 Headlamp Wiring ...5-106 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-107 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-107 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ...3-47 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-18 Battery ...5-41 Change Oil Message ...3-52 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-44 Coolant ...5-22 Coolant Heater...
Owner's Manual
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...-Down Window ...2-25 Extender, Safety Belt ...1-56 Exterior Lamps ...3-14 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...5-18 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) ...3-64, 3-74, 3-89 Finding a Station ...3-62, 3-72, 3-87 Finish Care ...5-102 Finish Damage ...5-103 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-113 Flash-to-Pass ...3-9 Flat Tire ...5-78 Flat Tire, Changing ...5-78 Flip and Fold Rear Seats ...1-8 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ...5-19 Power Steering ...5-35 Windshield Washer ...5-36 FM Stereo ...3-112 Fog...
...-Down Window ...2-25 Extender, Safety Belt ...1-56 Exterior Lamps ...3-14 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...5-18 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) ...3-64, 3-74, 3-89 Finding a Station ...3-62, 3-72, 3-87 Finish Care ...5-102 Finish Damage ...5-103 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-113 Flash-to-Pass ...3-9 Flat Tire ...5-78 Flat Tire, Changing ...5-78 Flip and Fold Rear Seats ...1-8 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ...5-19 Power Steering ...5-35 Windshield Washer ...5-36 FM Stereo ...3-112 Fog...
Owner's Manual
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...20 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-54 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-107, 3-109 Rear Seat Operation ...1-7 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ...1-50 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-50 Rear Seat Radio Controls ...3-107, 3-109 Rear Storage Area ...2-56 Rear Window Defogger ...3-28 Rearview Mirrors ...2-45 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-31 Remote Alarm ...2-6 Remote Control ...3-105 Remote Driver Unlock Control ...2-64 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Remote Lock and...
...20 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-54 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-107, 3-109 Rear Seat Operation ...1-7 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ...1-50 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-50 Rear Seat Radio Controls ...3-107, 3-109 Rear Storage Area ...2-56 Rear Window Defogger ...3-28 Rearview Mirrors ...2-45 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-31 Remote Alarm ...2-6 Remote Control ...3-105 Remote Driver Unlock Control ...2-64 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Remote Lock and...
Owner's Manual
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..., Mud, Ice or Snow ...Sun Visors ...Switchbanks ...Overhead Console ...Switchbanks, Instrument Panel ... 5-92 1-27 4-30 2-26 3-20 3-22 3-21 T Tachometer ...3-39 Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ...5-54 TCS Warning Light ...3-43 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ...3-110 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-27 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-27 PASS-Key® III ...2-29 PASS-Key® III Operation ...2-29 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...5-58 Tire Size ...5-63 Tire...
..., Mud, Ice or Snow ...Sun Visors ...Switchbanks ...Overhead Console ...Switchbanks, Instrument Panel ... 5-92 1-27 4-30 2-26 3-20 3-22 3-21 T Tachometer ...3-39 Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ...5-54 TCS Warning Light ...3-43 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ...3-110 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-27 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-27 PASS-Key® III ...2-29 PASS-Key® III Operation ...2-29 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...5-58 Tire Size ...5-63 Tire...