Section |
Page |
2001 Pontiac Montana Owner's Manual |
1 |
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24 |
Bucket Seats |
26 |
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks |
26 |
Adjusting the Bucket Seats |
27 |
Removing the Bucket Seats |
28 |
Replacing the Bucket Seats |
30 |
Captain s Chairs |
32 |
Adjusting the Captain s Chairs (Second Row) |
33 |
Removing the Captain s Chairs |
33 |
Replacing the Captain s Chairs |
34 |
Stowable Seat |
36 |
Folding the Seatback |
36 |
Removing the Stowable Seat |
37 |
Replacing the Stowable Seat |
38 |
Safety Belts: They re for Everyone |
39 |
Why Safety Belts Work |
40 |
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers |
43 |
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
44 |
Adults |
44 |
Driver Position |
44 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
44 |
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster |
47 |
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
53 |
Right Front Passenger Position |
54 |
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) |
55 |
How the Air Bag Systems Work |
57 |
Where are the air bags? |
57 |
When should an air bag inflate? |
59 |
What makes an air bag inflate? |
59 |
How does an air bag restrain? |
60 |
What will you see after an air bag inflates? |
60 |
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle |
62 |
Safety Belt Pretensioners |
62 |
Rear Seat Passengers |
62 |
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions |
63 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
63 |
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults |
67 |
Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat) |
69 |
Lap Belt |
69 |
Center Passenger Position (Bucket Seat) |
71 |
Lap Belt |
71 |
Children |
72 |
Infants and Young Children |
72 |
Built-in Child Restraint (Option) |
76 |
Securing a Child in the Built-In Child Restraint |
78 |
Removing the Child from the Built-In Child Restraint |
84 |
Storing the Built-In Child Restraint |
85 |
Restraint Systems for Children |
87 |
Where to Put the Restraint |
90 |
Top Strap |
91 |
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) |
94 |
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System |
96 |
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position |
97 |
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position (Third Row Bench Seat) |
101 |
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position (Bucket Seat) |
103 |
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position |
105 |
Older Children |
108 |
Safety Belt Extender |
111 |
Checking Your Restraint Systems |
112 |
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash |
112 |
Section 2 Features and Controls |
113 |
Windows |
114 |
Power Windows |
115 |
Express- Down Window |
115 |
Side Window Latches |
116 |
Power Rear Quarter Windows |
116 |
Keys |
117 |
Door Locks |
119 |
Power Door Locks |
120 |
Last Door Closed Locking |
121 |
Automatic Door Locks |
121 |
Sliding Door Delayed Locking |
121 |
Lockout Deterrent |
122 |
Leaving Your Vehicle |
122 |
Remote Keyless Entry System |
122 |
Operation |
123 |
Remote Driver s Door and All Door Unlock |
123 |
Remote All Door Lock |
123 |
Remote Lock Confirmation |
124 |
Remote Unlock Confirmation |
124 |
Remote Alarm |
124 |
Remote Power Sliding Door Operation (Option) |
124 |
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle |
125 |
Battery Replacement |
126 |
Switchbanks |
127 |
Overhead Console Switchbank |
127 |
Instrument Panel Switchbank |
127 |
Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices |
128 |
Entering Programming Mode |
129 |
Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting |
129 |
Programmable Modes |
129 |
Automatic Door Locks |
130 |
Programmable Modes |
130 |
Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention |
131 |
Programmable Modes |
132 |
Remote Driver s Unlock Control |
133 |
Programmable Modes |
133 |
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation |
134 |
Programmable Modes |
134 |
Content Theft-Deterrent System |
135 |
Programmable Modes |
135 |
Arming and Disarming the Content Theft- Deterrent System |
136 |
Programmable Modes |
136 |
Exiting Programming Mode |
138 |
Dual Sliding Doors |
138 |
Sliding Door Lock |
139 |
Power Sliding Door (Option) |
140 |
Sliding Door Security Lock |
145 |
Resetting the Power Sliding Door |
146 |
Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock |
146 |
Liftgate |
147 |
Theft |
148 |
Key in the Ignition |
148 |
Parking at Night |
149 |
Parking Lots |
149 |
Content Theft-Deterrent |
149 |
Arming with the Power Lock Switch |
150 |
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter |
150 |
Arming with Your Key |
150 |
Arming Confirmation |
151 |
Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter |
151 |
Disarming with Your Key |
151 |
Nuisance Alarms |
151 |
Pass-key III |
152 |
New Vehicle Break-In |
154 |
Ignition Positions |
154 |
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
155 |
Starting Your Engine |
156 |
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) |
157 |
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater |
158 |
Automatic Transaxle Operation |
159 |
Parking Brake |
163 |
Shifting Into PARK (P) |
164 |
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running |
166 |
Torque Lock |
166 |
Shifting Out of PARK (P) |
167 |
Parking Over Things That Burn |
167 |
Engine Exhaust |
168 |
Running Your Engine While You re Parked |
168 |
Horn |
169 |
Tilt Wheel |
169 |
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever |
170 |
Turn Signal and Lane-Change Indicator |
170 |
Turn Signal On Chime |
171 |
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
171 |
Flash-to-Pass |
171 |
Windshield Wipers |
172 |
Windshield Washer |
172 |
Rear Window Washer/Wiper |
173 |
Cruise Control (Option) |
173 |
Setting Cruise Control |
174 |
Resuming a Set Speed |
175 |
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control |
175 |
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control |
175 |
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control |
175 |
Using Cruise Control on Hills |
176 |
Ending Cruise Control |
176 |
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory |
176 |
Exterior Lamps |
176 |
Lamps on Reminder |
177 |
Daytime Running Lamps |
177 |
Fog Lamps |
178 |
Interior Lamps |
178 |
Instrument Panel Intensity Control |
178 |
Interior Lamps Control |
178 |
Interior Lamps Override Switch |
179 |
Illuminated Entry |
179 |
Delayed Illumination |
180 |
Exit Lighting |
180 |
Front Reading Lamps |
181 |
Rear Reading Lamps |
181 |
Dome Lamp |
181 |
Cargo Lamp |
182 |
Battery Saver |
182 |
Mirrors |
182 |
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror |
182 |
Power Remote Control Mirrors |
182 |
Convex Outside Mirror |
183 |
Heated Outside Mirrors |
183 |
Storage Compartments |
184 |
Glove Box |
184 |
Compact Overhead Console (Canada Only) |
184 |
Overhead Console (Option) |
185 |
Garage Door Opener Compartment |
185 |
Storage Bin |
187 |
Removing and Replacing the Tray |
187 |
Front Seat Storage Bin |
188 |
Cupholders |
188 |
Saddlebag (If Equipped) |
188 |
Rear Storage Compartments and Cupholders |
188 |
Convenience Net (Option) |
189 |
Side Convenience Nets |
190 |
Front Seat Storage Net |
190 |
Convenience Center (Option) |
191 |
Removing the Convenience Center |
191 |
Replacing the Convenience Center |
191 |
Luggage Carrier (Option) |
193 |
Sun Visors |
195 |
Visor Vanity Mirrors |
195 |
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors (If Equipped) |
195 |
Accessory Inflator System (Option) |
196 |
Accessory Power Outlets |
198 |
OnStar System (If Equipped) |
199 |
Safety and Security Services |
200 |
Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services) |
201 |
OnStar System Limitations |
201 |
HomeLink Transmitter (Option) |
202 |
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter |
202 |
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter |
204 |
Rolling Code Programming |
204 |
Erasing Channels |
205 |
Accessories |
205 |
The Instrument Panel Your Information System |
206 |
Instrument Panel Cluster |
208 |
Speedometer and Tamper Resistant Odometer |
209 |
Dual Trip Odometers |
209 |
Retro-Active Reset |
210 |
Tachometer |
210 |
Warning Lights, Gages, Messages and Indicators |
211 |
Safety Belt Reminder Light |
211 |
Air Bag Readiness Light |
212 |
Brake System Warning Light |
213 |
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light |
214 |
Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) |
214 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage |
215 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada) |
215 |
If the Light Is Flashing |
217 |
If the Light Is On Steady |
217 |
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs |
218 |
Fuel Gage |
219 |
Message Center |
220 |
Charging System Indicator Message |
220 |
Service Traction System Warning Message (Option) |
220 |
Traction Active Message (Option) |
221 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message |
222 |
Low Oil Pressure Message |
222 |
Low Engine Oil Level Message |
223 |
Change Engine Oil Message |
224 |
Power Sliding Door Warning Message |
224 |
Door Ajar Warning Message |
225 |
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message |
226 |
PASS-Key III Security Message |
226 |
Low Fuel Warning Message |
226 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Option) |
227 |
Compass Variance |
228 |
Setting the Variance |
228 |
Automatic Compass Calibration |
228 |
Manual Compass Calibration |
229 |
Error Displays |
229 |
Trip Computer |
229 |
Resetting the Trip Computer |
230 |
Rear Parking Assist (Option) |
230 |
How the System Works |
230 |
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems |
232 |
Comfort Controls |
233 |
Air Conditioning with Temperature Control |
233 |
Fan Knob |
233 |
Temperature Knob |
233 |
Mode Knob |
233 |
Mode Buttons |
234 |
Air Conditioning |
234 |
Heating |
235 |
Defogging and Defrosting |
235 |
Rear Window Defogger |
236 |
Rear Climate Control (Option) |
237 |
Rear Fan Control |
237 |
Rear Comfort Controls |
238 |
Rear Air Vents |
239 |
Ventilation System |
239 |
Ventilation Tips |
240 |
Audio Systems |
240 |
Setting the Clock |
241 |
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) |
241 |
Playing the Radio |
241 |
Finding a Station |
242 |
Setting the Tone |
243 |
Using RDS Mode |
244 |
Adjusting the Speakers |
246 |
Playing a Compact Disc |
246 |
Radio Calibration |
248 |
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped) |
248 |
Playing the Radio |
248 |
Finding a Station |
249 |
Setting the Tone |
250 |
Using RDS Mode |
251 |
Adjusting the Speakers |
253 |
Playing a Cassette Tape |
253 |
Playing a Compact Disc |
255 |
Radio Calibration |
257 |
AM-FM Stereo with 6-Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (Option) |
257 |
Playing the Radio |
257 |
Finding a Station |
258 |
Setting the Tone |
259 |
Using RDS Mode |
260 |
Adjusting the Speakers |
263 |
Playing a Compact Disc |
263 |
Using Song List Mode |
267 |
Rear Seat Audio (If Equipped) |
268 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature |
270 |
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) |
271 |
Understanding Radio Reception |
271 |
AM |
271 |
FM Stereo |
272 |
Tips About Your Audio System |
272 |
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player |
273 |
Care of Your Compact Discs |
274 |
Care of Your Compact Disc Player |
274 |
Integrated Windshield Antenna |
274 |
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road |
275 |
Defensive Driving |
276 |
Drunken Driving |
277 |
Control of a Vehicle |
280 |
Braking |
280 |
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) |
281 |
Using Anti- Lock |
283 |
Braking in Emergencies |
283 |
Traction Control System (Option) |
283 |
Steering |
285 |
Power Steering |
285 |
Steering Tips |
285 |
Driving on Curves |
285 |
Steering in Emergencies |
286 |
Off-Road Recovery |
287 |
Passing |
287 |
Loss of Control |
289 |
Skidding |
289 |
Driving at Night |
290 |
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads |
291 |
Hydroplaning |
292 |
Driving Through Deep Standing Water |
293 |
Driving Through Flowing Water |
293 |
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips |
293 |
City Driving |
294 |
Freeway Driving |
295 |
Before Leaving on a Long Trip |
296 |
Highway Hypnosis |
297 |
Hill and Mountain Roads |
297 |
Winter Driving |
299 |
Driving on Snow or Ice |
299 |
If You re Caught in a Blizzard |
301 |
Recreational Vehicle Towing |
303 |
Loading Your Vehicle |
303 |
Electronic Level Control (Option) |
305 |
Towing a Trailer |
306 |
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer |
307 |
Weight of the Trailer |
307 |
Weight of the Trailer Tongue |
308 |
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires |
309 |
Hitches |
309 |
Safety Chains |
310 |
Trailer Brakes |
310 |
Driving with a Trailer |
310 |
Following Distance |
311 |
Passing |
311 |
Backing Up |
311 |
Making Turns |
312 |
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer |
312 |
Driving On Grades |
312 |
Parking on Hills |
313 |
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill |
313 |
Maintenance When Trailer Towing |
313 |
Section 5 Problems on the Road |
314 |
Hazard Warning Flashers |
315 |
Other Warning Devices |
315 |
Jump Starting |
316 |
Towing Your Vehicle |
321 |
Engine Overheating |
322 |
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode |
322 |
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine |
323 |
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine |
324 |
Cooling System |
325 |
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank |
327 |
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator |
330 |
If a Tire Goes Flat |
333 |
Changing a Flat Tire |
334 |
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools |
335 |
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire |
337 |
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools |
343 |
Compact Spare Tire |
345 |
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow |
346 |
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out |
346 |
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care |
347 |
Service |
348 |
Doing Your Own Service Work |
348 |
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle |
349 |
Fuel |
349 |
Fuels in Foreign Countries |
351 |
Filling Your Tank |
352 |
Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
354 |
Checking Things Under the Hood |
355 |
Hood Release |
355 |
Engine Compartment Overview |
357 |
Engine Oil |
358 |
Checking Engine Oil |
358 |
When to Add Engine Oil |
359 |
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use |
360 |
Engine Oil Additives |
361 |
When to Change Engine Oil |
361 |
How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message |
362 |
What to Do with Used Oil |
362 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
363 |
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement |
364 |
Automatic Transaxle Fluid |
365 |
When to Check and Change |
365 |
How to Check |
366 |
Checking the Fluid Level |
366 |
How to Add Fluid |
368 |
Engine Coolant |
368 |
What to Use |
369 |
Checking Coolant |
370 |
Adding Coolant |
371 |
Radiator Pressure Cap |
372 |
Power Steering Fluid |
372 |
When to Check Power Steering Fluid |
372 |
How to Check Power Steering Fluid |
373 |
What to Use |
373 |
Windshield Washer Fluid |
373 |
What to Use |
373 |
Adding Washer Fluid |
373 |
Brakes |
374 |
Brake Fluid |
374 |
What to Add |
375 |
Brake Wear |
376 |
Brake Pedal Travel |
377 |
Brake Adjustment |
377 |
Replacing Brake System Parts |
377 |
Battery |
378 |
Vehicle Storage |
378 |
Bulb Replacement |
378 |
Halogen Bulbs |
378 |
Headlamps |
379 |
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamps |
381 |
Front Sidemarker |
383 |
Taillamps |
384 |
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement |
385 |
Tires |
387 |
Inflation -- Tire Pressure |
388 |
When to Check |
388 |
How to Check |
388 |
Tire Inspection and Rotation |
389 |
When It s Time for New Tires |
390 |
Buying New Tires |
391 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
392 |
Treadwear |
392 |
Traction AA, A, B, C |
392 |
Temperature A, B, C |
393 |
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
393 |
Wheel Replacement |
393 |
Used Replacement Wheels |
394 |
Tire Chains |
395 |
Appearance Care |
396 |
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle |
396 |
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet |
396 |
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric |
397 |
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems |
397 |
Cleaning Vinyl |
398 |
Cleaning Leather |
398 |
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel |
398 |
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components |
398 |
Cleaning the Built-in Child Restraint Pad |
398 |
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness |
399 |
Cleaning Glass Surfaces |
399 |
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades |
399 |
Weatherstrips |
400 |
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle |
400 |
Washing Your Vehicle |
400 |
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses |
400 |
Finish Care |
400 |
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped) |
401 |
Cleaning Tires |
401 |
Sheet Metal Damage |
402 |
Finish Damage |
402 |
Underbody Maintenance |
402 |
Chemical Paint Spotting |
402 |
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials |
403 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
404 |
Engine Identification |
404 |
Service Parts Identification Label |
404 |
Electrical System |
405 |
Add-On Electrical Equipment |
405 |
Headlamp Wiring |
405 |
Windshield Wipers |
405 |
Power Windows and Other Power Options |
405 |
Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
406 |
Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
406 |
Underhood Fuse and Relay Center |
409 |
Replacement Bulbs |
412 |
Capacities and Specifications |
413 |
Engine Specifications |
413 |
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts |
414 |
Vehicle Dimensions - Regular Wheel Base |
414 |
Vehicle Dimensions - Extended Wheel Base |
414 |
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule |
415 |
Introduction |
416 |
Your Vehicle and the Environment |
416 |
Maintenance Requirements |
416 |
How This Section is Organized |
417 |
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services |
418 |
Using Your Maintenance Schedule |
418 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
419 |
Footnotes |
419 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
420 |
Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance |
420 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
421 |
Part B: Owner Checks and Services |
429 |
At Each Fuel Fill |
429 |
Engine Oil Level Check |
429 |
Engine Coolant Level Check |
429 |
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check |
429 |
At Least Once a Month |
429 |
Tire Inflation Check |
429 |
Cassette Deck Service |
429 |
At Least Twice a Year |
430 |
Restraint System Check |
430 |
Wiper Blade Check |
430 |
Spare Tire Check |
430 |
Weatherstrip Lubrication |
430 |
Automatic Transaxle Check |
430 |
At Least Once a Year |
431 |
Key Lock Cylinders Service |
431 |
Body Lubrication Service |
431 |
Starter Switch Check |
431 |
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check |
432 |
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check |
432 |
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check |
433 |
Underbody Flushing Service |
433 |
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections |
434 |
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection |
434 |
Exhaust System Inspection |
434 |
Engine Cooling System Inspection |
435 |
Throttle System Inspection |
435 |
Brake System Inspection |
435 |
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
436 |
Part E: Maintenance Record |
438 |
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information |
441 |
Pontiac Cares |
442 |
What Makes Up Pontiac Cares? |
443 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure |
443 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users |
445 |
Customer Assistance Offices |
445 |
United States |
445 |
Canada |
446 |
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands) |
446 |
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities |
447 |
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program |
448 |
Security While You Travel |
448 |
Canadian Roadside Assistance |
449 |
Courtesy Transportation |
450 |
Plan Ahead When Possible |
450 |
Transportation Options |
450 |
Shuttle Service |
450 |
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement |
450 |
Courtesy Rental Vehicle |
451 |
Additional Program Information |
451 |
Warranty Information |
451 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT |
452 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT |
452 |