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How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you'll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don't, you or others could be hurt. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this" or "Don't let this happen." vii

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2001 Pontiac Montana Owner's Manual	1
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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