Owner's Manual
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2005 Pontiac Montana Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-30 Child Restraints ...1-50 Airbag System ...1-81 Restraint System Check ...1-91 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Windows ...2-23 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-25 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-30 Mirrors ...2-42 OnStar® System ...2-43 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-44 Storage Areas ...2-48 Vehicle Personalization ...2-57 ...3-1 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-26 Warning Lights, Gages, ...
2005 Pontiac Montana Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-30 Child Restraints ...1-50 Airbag System ...1-81 Restraint System Check ...1-91 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Windows ...2-23 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-25 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-30 Mirrors ...2-42 OnStar® System ...2-43 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-44 Storage Areas ...2-48 Vehicle Personalization ...2-57 ...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 ...2-31 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-32 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2-33 Parking Brake ...2-37 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-38 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-39 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-40 Engine Exhaust ...2-40 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-41 Mirrors ...2-42 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-42 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-42 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-42 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-43 OnStar® System ...2-43 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Door Locks ...2-9 Power...
... Starting Your Engine ...2-31 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-32 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2-33 Parking Brake ...2-37 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-38 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-39 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-40 Engine Exhaust ...2-40 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-41 Mirrors ...2-42 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-42 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-42 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-42 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-43 OnStar® System ...2-43 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Door Locks ...2-9 Power...
Owner's Manual
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... express-down positions. The window will lower completely. To raise the window, pull up on the front of the switch. The driver's power window switch has two down feature, push the AUTO switch all the way, pull up the front of the switch. 2-24 See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on the driver's door armrest control the front windows when the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
... express-down positions. The window will lower completely. To raise the window, pull up on the front of the switch. The driver's power window switch has two down feature, push the AUTO switch all the way, pull up the front of the switch. 2-24 See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on the driver's door armrest control the front windows when the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Owner's Manual
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...-deterrent alarm system. While armed, the doors will not unlock with the Power Lock Switch Your alarm system will begin flashing at a very slow rate to let you would like to turn on power door lock switch arming, see Vehicle Personalization on top of your instrument panel, near the center of the power door lock switch, to lock the doors while any door or the liftgate is open and the key is arming. After all doors and...
...-deterrent alarm system. While armed, the doors will not unlock with the Power Lock Switch Your alarm system will begin flashing at a very slow rate to let you would like to turn on power door lock switch arming, see Vehicle Personalization on top of your instrument panel, near the center of the power door lock switch, to lock the doors while any door or the liftgate is open and the key is arming. After all doors and...
Owner's Manual
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...B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. F. G. Hood Release. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. L. See Ignition Positions on page 3-28. See Climate Control System on page 3-28. Instrument Panel Switchbank. T. Front Outlets. C. E. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-26. Side Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-15. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-28. See Hood Release on page 3-28. K. Ignition Switch. Q. Cupholder Tray. R. S. See Outlet Adjustment on page 5-11. Center Outlets. N. Rear Fan Controls. Accessory Power Outlet. See Accessory Power...
...B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. F. G. Hood Release. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. L. See Ignition Positions on page 3-28. See Climate Control System on page 3-28. Instrument Panel Switchbank. T. Front Outlets. C. E. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-26. Side Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-15. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-28. See Hood Release on page 3-28. K. Ignition Switch. Q. Cupholder Tray. R. S. See Outlet Adjustment on page 5-11. Center Outlets. N. Rear Fan Controls. Accessory Power Outlet. See Accessory Power...
Owner's Manual
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... interior lamps on while the ignition is located in LOCK or OFF, they will turn off the lamps after 10 minutes. The switches will vary with the options that are two sets of the vehicle. The instrument panel switchbank is in the instrument panel below the comfort controls. See Heated Seats on page 4-8. • Heated Seats Switches. Switchbanks There are on the odometer, the battery saver will automatically turn...
... interior lamps on while the ignition is located in LOCK or OFF, they will turn off the lamps after 10 minutes. The switches will vary with the options that are two sets of the vehicle. The instrument panel switchbank is in the instrument panel below the comfort controls. See Heated Seats on page 4-8. • Heated Seats Switches. Switchbanks There are on the odometer, the battery saver will automatically turn...
Owner's Manual
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... repairs would not be covered by your warranty. To put the cover in place. Certain electrical accessories may damage it off electrical equipment when not in use , always cover the rear accessory power outlet with the protective cap. Do not hang any electrical equipment to use the accessory power outlet. Check with your vehicle may not be sure to the air in the rear compartment on for accessory power plugs only...
... repairs would not be covered by your warranty. To put the cover in place. Certain electrical accessories may damage it off electrical equipment when not in use , always cover the rear accessory power outlet with the protective cap. Do not hang any electrical equipment to use the accessory power outlet. Check with your vehicle may not be sure to the air in the rear compartment on for accessory power plugs only...
Owner's Manual
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... direct cooled air to the rear of the vehicle will remain at cabin temperature. 3-30 Turn the fan knob on the main climate control panel. Generally the upper outlets are used for air conditioning and the floor outlets are used for the entire vehicle using the temperature controls located on either rear fan control to numeral 1, 2, or 3 to increase or decrease airflow to the rear seating...
... direct cooled air to the rear of the vehicle will remain at cabin temperature. 3-30 Turn the fan knob on the main climate control panel. Generally the upper outlets are used for air conditioning and the floor outlets are used for the entire vehicle using the temperature controls located on either rear fan control to numeral 1, 2, or 3 to increase or decrease airflow to the rear seating...
Owner's Manual
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... system works with the main climate control system in the rear seating area. The fan knob located on the switchbank must be turned to R (Rear) to allow the rear seat passengers to use the right knob located on the instrument panel switchbank. This knob is pressed, the rear control panel will show DISABLED. A rear seat passenger can use these controls to personally adjust the temperature and the fan speed for heating. 3-31...
... system works with the main climate control system in the rear seating area. The fan knob located on the switchbank must be turned to R (Rear) to allow the rear seat passengers to use the right knob located on the instrument panel switchbank. This knob is pressed, the rear control panel will show DISABLED. A rear seat passenger can use these controls to personally adjust the temperature and the fan speed for heating. 3-31...
Owner's Manual
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... on the rear fan control to 0 to use the main climate control system, see Scheduled Maintenance on the switchbank to numeral 1, 2, or 3 to increase or decrease airflow to the rear of the vehicle will show the current setting. Passenger Compartment Air Filter Passenger compartment air, both outside and recirculated air, is the cold air return outlet. The display will remain at cabin temperature. If a rear-seat passenger is adjusting...
... on the rear fan control to 0 to use the main climate control system, see Scheduled Maintenance on the switchbank to numeral 1, 2, or 3 to increase or decrease airflow to the rear of the vehicle will show the current setting. Passenger Compartment Air Filter Passenger compartment air, both outside and recirculated air, is the cold air return outlet. The display will remain at cabin temperature. If a rear-seat passenger is adjusting...
Owner's Manual
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... Your Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-13 Engine Oil Life System ...5-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-17 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-19 Engine Coolant ...5-22 Radiator Pressure Cap ...5-24 Engine Overheating ...5-25 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...5-26 Cooling System ...5-27 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Power Steering Fluid ...5-32 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-34 Brakes ...5-35 Battery ...5-38 Jump Starting ...5-39 Bulb Replacement...
... Your Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-13 Engine Oil Life System ...5-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-17 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-19 Engine Coolant ...5-22 Radiator Pressure Cap ...5-24 Engine Overheating ...5-25 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...5-26 Cooling System ...5-27 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Power Steering Fluid ...5-32 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-34 Brakes ...5-35 Battery ...5-38 Jump Starting ...5-39 Bulb Replacement...
Owner's Manual
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..., try this section. Stop after high-speed driving. If your heater to be avoided. Just to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary. 3. Repair the cause of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. Tow a trailer. Driving extended miles (km) and/or towing a trailer in power and engine performance. Turn on your air conditioner is still no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while you are in...
..., try this section. Stop after high-speed driving. If your heater to be avoided. Just to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary. 3. Repair the cause of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. Tow a trailer. Driving extended miles (km) and/or towing a trailer in power and engine performance. Turn on your air conditioner is still no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while you are in...
Owner's Manual
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... be replaced as complete axle sets. {CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. When you apply the brakes, with your brakes adjust for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in costly brake repair. The sound may come and go or be a sign of brake trouble. When tires are...
... be replaced as complete axle sets. {CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. When you apply the brakes, with your brakes adjust for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in costly brake repair. The sound may come and go or be a sign of brake trouble. When tires are...
Owner's Manual
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... the load carry capacity a tire is certified to 279. Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. 5-55 For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is wide. Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (D) Construction Code: A letter code is expressed...
... the load carry capacity a tire is certified to 279. Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. 5-55 For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is wide. Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (D) Construction Code: A letter code is expressed...
Owner's Manual
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... of the tire. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on a vehicle. The ratings are laid at which the tire beads are determined by 150 lbs (68 kg). Sidewall: The portion of tread remains. Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called "wear bars," that faces outward when mounted on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in flation pressure and shown...
... of the tire. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on a vehicle. The ratings are laid at which the tire beads are determined by 150 lbs (68 kg). Sidewall: The portion of tread remains. Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called "wear bars," that faces outward when mounted on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in flation pressure and shown...
Owner's Manual
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... KEY/CLUSTER PWR MIRROR Usage Steering Wheel Radio Control Switches (Illumination) Instrument Cluster to PRNDL Indicators Power Remote Control Mirror Switch Cruise Control Module, Switch and CRUISE Release Switch Blank Not Used Powertrain Control Module (PCM), PCM/CRANK Ignition Crank PASS KEY PASS-Key® III System PWR LOCK Power Door Locks HTD MIRROR Heated Mirrors RH T/LP Not Used RR FOG LP Not Used CIGAR/DIC/ Cigarette Lighter, DIC, Front APO FRT Auxiliary Power Outlets, Data Link T/SIG Turn Signal Switch Interior Lamp and Multifunction PWR QTR Switch (Power...
... KEY/CLUSTER PWR MIRROR Usage Steering Wheel Radio Control Switches (Illumination) Instrument Cluster to PRNDL Indicators Power Remote Control Mirror Switch Cruise Control Module, Switch and CRUISE Release Switch Blank Not Used Powertrain Control Module (PCM), PCM/CRANK Ignition Crank PASS KEY PASS-Key® III System PWR LOCK Power Door Locks HTD MIRROR Heated Mirrors RH T/LP Not Used RR FOG LP Not Used CIGAR/DIC/ Cigarette Lighter, DIC, Front APO FRT Auxiliary Power Outlets, Data Link T/SIG Turn Signal Switch Interior Lamp and Multifunction PWR QTR Switch (Power...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ELC Air Compressor and ELC Height Sensor, Trailer Harness Courtesy Lamp Fuse IGN 1 RR HVAC TEMP CONT RR WPR/ WSHR LH HEADLP LOW LH HEADLP HIGH Blank Blank Blank Usage 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...
... 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 ELC Air Compressor and ELC Height Sensor, Trailer Harness Courtesy Lamp Fuse IGN 1 RR HVAC TEMP CONT RR WPR/ WSHR LH HEADLP LOW LH HEADLP HIGH Blank Blank Blank Usage 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...
Owner's Manual
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... Overheating ...5-25 Starting ...2-31 Entering Programming Mode ...2-58 Entertainment System ...3-104 Entry Lighting ...3-18 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...7-9 Exit Lighting ...3-19 Exiting Programming Mode ...2-66 Extender, Safety Belt ...1-49 Exterior Lamps ...3-15 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...5-17 Finish Damage ...5-89 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-118 Flash-to-Pass ...3-9 Flat Tire ...5-68 Flat Tire, Changing ...5-68 Flat Tire, Storing ...5-80 Flip and Fold Rear Seats ...1-8 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ...5-19 Power Steering ...5-32 Windshield Washer ...5-34 Fog Lamps...
... Overheating ...5-25 Starting ...2-31 Entering Programming Mode ...2-58 Entertainment System ...3-104 Entry Lighting ...3-18 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...7-9 Exit Lighting ...3-19 Exiting Programming Mode ...2-66 Extender, Safety Belt ...1-49 Exterior Lamps ...3-15 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...5-17 Finish Damage ...5-89 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-118 Flash-to-Pass ...3-9 Flat Tire ...5-68 Flat Tire, Changing ...5-68 Flat Tire, Storing ...5-80 Flip and Fold Rear Seats ...1-8 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ...5-19 Power Steering ...5-32 Windshield Washer ...5-34 Fog Lamps...
Owner's Manual
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... ...2-39 Parking Assist ...3-22 Brake ...2-37 Over Things That Burn ...2-40 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-32 Passing ...4-12 PASS-Key® III ...2-28 PASS-Key® III Operation ...2-28 PASS-Key® III Security Message ...3-51 Power Accessory Outlets ...3-25 Door Locks ...2-10 Electrical System ...5-92 Rear Quarter Windows ...2-25 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-31 Six-Way Seats ...1-4 Sliding Door ...2-16 Sliding Door Warning Message ...3-49 Steering Fluid ...5-32 Windows ...2-24 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ...1-49 Programmable Automatic Door Locks...
... ...2-39 Parking Assist ...3-22 Brake ...2-37 Over Things That Burn ...2-40 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-32 Passing ...4-12 PASS-Key® III ...2-28 PASS-Key® III Operation ...2-28 PASS-Key® III Security Message ...3-51 Power Accessory Outlets ...3-25 Door Locks ...2-10 Electrical System ...5-92 Rear Quarter Windows ...2-25 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-31 Six-Way Seats ...1-4 Sliding Door ...2-16 Sliding Door Warning Message ...3-49 Steering Fluid ...5-32 Windows ...2-24 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ...1-49 Programmable Automatic Door Locks...
Owner's Manual
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...20 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-47 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-111, 3-113 Rear Seat Operation ...1-7 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-44 Rear Storage Area ...2-53 Rearview Mirrors ...2-42 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-34 Remote Driver Unlock Control ...2-61 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ...2-5 Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation ...2-62 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-73 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-70 Replacement Bulbs...
...20 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-47 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-111, 3-113 Rear Seat Operation ...1-7 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-44 Rear Storage Area ...2-53 Rearview Mirrors ...2-42 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-34 Remote Driver Unlock Control ...2-61 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ...2-5 Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation ...2-62 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-73 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-70 Replacement Bulbs...