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The 2003 PontiacMontana Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...Front Seats ...Rear Seats Safety Belts ...Child Restraints Air Bag Systems ...Restraint System Check Features and Controls ...Keys ...Doors and Locks Windows ...Theft-Deterrent Systems ...Starting Operating and Your Vehicle Mirrors ...Onstar@System ...HomeLink@ Transmitter ...Storage Areas Vehicle Personalization ...Instrument Panel ...Instrument Panel Overview ...Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages and Indicatws ...Message Center ...1-1 1-3 1-8 1-28 1-54 1-90 1-99 2-1 2-3 2-9 2-22 2-25 2-30 2-43 2-45 2-47 0 c i I 2-60 3-1...
The 2003 PontiacMontana Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...Front Seats ...Rear Seats Safety Belts ...Child Restraints Air Bag Systems ...Restraint System Check Features and Controls ...Keys ...Doors and Locks Windows ...Theft-Deterrent Systems ...Starting Operating and Your Vehicle Mirrors ...Onstar@System ...HomeLink@ Transmitter ...Storage Areas Vehicle Personalization ...Instrument Panel ...Instrument Panel Overview ...Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages and Indicatws ...Message Center ...1-1 1-3 1-8 1-28 1-54 1-90 1-99 2-1 2-3 2-9 2-22 2-25 2-30 2-43 2-45 2-47 0 c i I 2-60 3-1...
Owner's Manual
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... Power Windows ...2-23 Power Rear Quarter Windows ...2-23 Sun Visors ...2-24 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-25 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-25 PASS-Key@Ill ...2-27 PASS-Key@III Operation ...2-28 2- 1 Section 2 Features and Controls Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2.30 New Vehicle Break-In ...2.30 Ignition Positions ...2.30 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) ...2-40 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-41 Engine Exhaust ...2-41 Running...
... Power Windows ...2-23 Power Rear Quarter Windows ...2-23 Sun Visors ...2-24 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-25 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-25 PASS-Key@Ill ...2-27 PASS-Key@III Operation ...2-28 2- 1 Section 2 Features and Controls Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2.30 New Vehicle Break-In ...2.30 Ignition Positions ...2.30 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) ...2-40 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-41 Engine Exhaust ...2-41 Running...
Owner's Manual
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... up the front of the switch. Power Rear Quarter Windows Your vehicle may have power rear quarter windows. The Windows will lower completely. The first position lowers the window normally. k \ C C C This switch, located in RUN, ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. U ( Press the textured part of the switch. The switches on the driver's door armrest control the front windows when the ignition is in the overhead console switchbank, is pressed until they...
... up the front of the switch. Power Rear Quarter Windows Your vehicle may have power rear quarter windows. The Windows will lower completely. The first position lowers the window normally. k \ C C C This switch, located in RUN, ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. U ( Press the textured part of the switch. The switches on the driver's door armrest control the front windows when the ignition is in the overhead console switchbank, is pressed until they...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle's starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and fuel will stop being delivered to Ill have new keys made . It is possible for learning additional keys only. To program additional keys you insert or remove the key from the ignition. Then continue with the second current driver's key. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. If the engine still does not start , the first key...
... vehicle's starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and fuel will stop being delivered to Ill have new keys made . It is possible for learning additional keys only. To program additional keys you insert or remove the key from the ignition. Then continue with the second current driver's key. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. If the engine still does not start , the first key...
Owner's Manual
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... it , be pushed or towed, but , does not send power to push-start your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights. If the engine is turned to OFF and none of the key. Using tool a ignition key is not running , you 're already moving . Move your shift lever to shift toPARK (P) if your vehicle is moving , use RUN to operate your engine and release the ignition key. Notice: Don't try...
... it , be pushed or towed, but , does not send power to push-start your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights. If the engine is turned to OFF and none of the key. Using tool a ignition key is not running , you 're already moving . Move your shift lever to shift toPARK (P) if your vehicle is moving , use RUN to operate your engine and release the ignition key. Notice: Don't try...
Owner's Manual
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... a trailer was attached to secure the cover. Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets you can plug in place. For cleaning instructions, see your rear bumper free of air brakes on . If after cleaning the rear bumper and then driving forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h), the display continues to use , always cover the rear accessory power outlet with the protective cap. 3-22 When not in use the accessory power...
... a trailer was attached to secure the cover. Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets you can plug in place. For cleaning instructions, see your rear bumper free of air brakes on . If after cleaning the rear bumper and then driving forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h), the display continues to use , always cover the rear accessory power outlet with the protective cap. 3-22 When not in use the accessory power...
Owner's Manual
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... turned to R (Rear) to allow the rear-seat passengers to use the controls located on the switchbank. Select vent or bi-level mode to direct air to the rear of R. To return control to that knob, turn off the fan. @ 3-28 Selecting the Fan Speed (Fan): Turn the fan knob on the control panel located behind the driver's seat. These controls are used for air conditioning and the floor outlets are overhead, on either rear fan control...
... turned to R (Rear) to allow the rear-seat passengers to use the controls located on the switchbank. Select vent or bi-level mode to direct air to the rear of R. To return control to that knob, turn off the fan. @ 3-28 Selecting the Fan Speed (Fan): Turn the fan knob on the control panel located behind the driver's seat. These controls are used for air conditioning and the floor outlets are overhead, on either rear fan control...
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... entire vehicle, use the main climate control system, see "Climate Controls'' listed previously in this section. If using the main climate-control panel, then the air-conditioning system must be on , then the temperature in the forward position. Also, keep it is not on to direct cooled air to the rear of objects that allows the driver to adjust the fan speed or a rear-seat passenger...
... entire vehicle, use the main climate control system, see "Climate Controls'' listed previously in this section. If using the main climate-control panel, then the air-conditioning system must be on , then the temperature in the forward position. Also, keep it is not on to direct cooled air to the rear of objects that allows the driver to adjust the fan speed or a rear-seat passenger...
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... pressed, the rear control panel will show DISABLED. 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 main climate-control panel. Selecting the Fan Speed If the driver is adjusting the fan speed, use these controls to cycle through the overhead outlets. ^ These controls are used for air conditioning and the floor outlets are...
... pressed, the rear control panel will show DISABLED. 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 main climate-control panel. Selecting the Fan Speed If the driver is adjusting the fan speed, use these controls to cycle through the overhead outlets. ^ These controls are used for air conditioning and the floor outlets are...
Owner's Manual
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... the area around the base of the center instrument panel console, between and under the front seats, free of objects that could also obstruct airflow to the rear-seating area. If using the main climate-control panel, then the air-conditioning system must be on ventilation, see "... the rear of the vehicle. For more information, see "Seats" in the forward position. If it free from obstructions. For information on to direct cooled air to use the temperature controls located on the rear control panel. Use the left rear seat is the cold air return outlet. If a rear-seat passenger is...
... the area around the base of the center instrument panel console, between and under the front seats, free of objects that could also obstruct airflow to the rear-seating area. If using the main climate-control panel, then the air-conditioning system must be on ventilation, see "... the rear of the vehicle. For more information, see "Seats" in the forward position. If it free from obstructions. For information on to direct cooled air to use the temperature controls located on the rear control panel. Use the left rear seat is the cold air return outlet. If a rear-seat passenger is...
Owner's Manual
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... this button to 30 seconds). Playing a Disc To play . See "Retained Accessory Power (RAP)" under Ignition Positions on the remote control. I I (Play/Pause): The DVD player is located in RUN or ACCESSORY and while RAP is no auxiliary device connected. Some DVDs will automatically start play a disc, gently insert the disc with DVDs ., ilui/-lui/Z& iuI usit: ir-1 iht: U I I I / D / [I Press this button has...
... this button to 30 seconds). Playing a Disc To play . See "Retained Accessory Power (RAP)" under Ignition Positions on the remote control. I I (Play/Pause): The DVD player is located in RUN or ACCESSORY and while RAP is no auxiliary device connected. Some DVDs will automatically start play a disc, gently insert the disc with DVDs ., ilui/-lui/Z& iuI usit: ir-1 iht: U I I I / D / [I Press this button has...
Owner's Manual
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... on the condition of those places. The traction you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is exposed to drive the vehicle as required. Unless you 'resteering through a sharp curve. have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard braking can lose control. If the front drive wheels begin to slip, the rear wheels will automatically begin to extended heavy AWD usage, the AWD system...
... on the condition of those places. The traction you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is exposed to drive the vehicle as required. Unless you 'resteering through a sharp curve. have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard braking can lose control. If the front drive wheels begin to slip, the rear wheels will automatically begin to extended heavy AWD usage, the AWD system...
Owner's Manual
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... Your Tank ...Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Hood Release ...Engine Compartment Overview ...Engine Oil ...Engine Air CleanedFilter ...Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...tnglne Gooiant ...Radiator Pressure Cap ...Engine Overheating ...Cooling System ...Power Steering Fluid ... Bulb Replacement ...Halogen Bulbs ...Headlamps ...Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps ...Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ...Replacement Bulbs ... 5.51 5.51 5-51 5-53 5-55 5-56 s.zs 5.26 5.26 5.29 5.37 ^ ^ Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-57 Tires...
... Your Tank ...Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Hood Release ...Engine Compartment Overview ...Engine Oil ...Engine Air CleanedFilter ...Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...tnglne Gooiant ...Radiator Pressure Cap ...Engine Overheating ...Cooling System ...Power Steering Fluid ... Bulb Replacement ...Halogen Bulbs ...Headlamps ...Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps ...Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ...Replacement Bulbs ... 5.51 5.51 5-51 5-53 5-55 5-56 s.zs 5.26 5.26 5.29 5.37 ^ ^ Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-57 Tires...
Owner's Manual
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...-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine. If you might damage your engine needs service. Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of your vehicle. I m TW Canada Only 5-5 Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise...
...-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine. If you might damage your engine needs service. Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of your vehicle. I m TW Canada Only 5-5 Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise...
Owner's Manual
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... steam, idle the engine for a minute or so: 1. If the warning doesn't come back on your heater to the highest gear while driving - Also, see or hear no longer have the warning, turn it cools down. Stop after high-speed driving. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your air conditioner is on a hot day. otherwise, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and...
... steam, idle the engine for a minute or so: 1. If the warning doesn't come back on your heater to the highest gear while driving - Also, see or hear no longer have the warning, turn it cools down. Stop after high-speed driving. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your air conditioner is on a hot day. otherwise, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and...
Owner's Manual
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... lose control while driving. Use only radial-ply tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on I __ 5-63 on your v icle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may...
... lose control while driving. Use only radial-ply tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on I __ 5-63 on your v icle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may...
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CL' .----tH -usI BATT EVAP/AW D -- I I SIrnp I V I L,X A i m I " I Usage Power Door Locks Heated Mirrors Fuse MALL CLUSTER - Fuse PWR LOCK HTD MIRROR I . Usage instrument Cluster, Body Control Module, Electronic Level Control (ELC) Sensor and Relay, Theft, I Door .Ajar I WPRWSHR BLOWER LH HEADLP LOW Passenger's Side Low Beam Headlamp (Export Only) 5-97 I Module/Electronic Brake Control . - .-. -Module/Electronic Brake Traction Control Module (EBCM/EBTCM) v .v I I -. ~~ ~ I Stnnlamn Switch r'""'r -...-..
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Owner's Manual
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...Inflation -- Periodic Maintenance ...Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Bootand Seal ...Throttle System ...Transfer Care (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive ...Instrument Panel Cluster ...Overview ...Switchbank ...Instrument Panel Brightness ...Instrument Panel FuseBlock ...Interior Lamps ...Interior Lamps Control ...Interior Lamps Override ...Interior Plastic Components ... 6-14 6-14 6-15 6-15 3-35 3-4 3-19 3-15 5-96 3-15 3-15 3-16 5-87 J Jump Starting ...5-43 K Key Lock Cylinders Service ...Keyless EntV System ...Keys ...6-11...
...Inflation -- Periodic Maintenance ...Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Bootand Seal ...Throttle System ...Transfer Care (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive ...Instrument Panel Cluster ...Overview ...Switchbank ...Instrument Panel Brightness ...Instrument Panel FuseBlock ...Interior Lamps ...Interior Lamps Control ...Interior Lamps Override ...Interior Plastic Components ... 6-14 6-14 6-15 6-15 3-35 3-4 3-19 3-15 5-96 3-15 3-15 3-16 5-87 J Jump Starting ...5-43 K Key Lock Cylinders Service ...Keyless EntV System ...Keys ...6-11...
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Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-32 ...2-6 Remote Alarm RemoteControl ...3-92 Remote Driver Unlock Control ...2-64 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ...2-5 Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation ...2-65 Remote Power Sliding Door Operation ...2-6 Removing the Bucket Seats ...1-17 Removing the Captain's Chairs ...1-22 Removing the Child from the Built-In Child Restraint ...1-86 Removing the Convenience Center ...2-58 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-76 Removing the Spare...
Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-32 ...2-6 Remote Alarm RemoteControl ...3-92 Remote Driver Unlock Control ...2-64 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ...2-5 Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation ...2-65 Remote Power Sliding Door Operation ...2-6 Removing the Bucket Seats ...1-17 Removing the Captain's Chairs ...1-22 Removing the Child from the Built-In Child Restraint ...1-86 Removing the Convenience Center ...2-58 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-76 Removing the Spare...
Owner's Manual
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... Power ...2-15 SlidingDoorDelayedLocking ...2-12 SlidingDoorLock ...2-13 Sliding Door Security Lock ...2-14 SlidingDoors,Dual ...2-12 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ...4-20 Spare Tire Check ...6-10 SpecialFabricCleaning Problems ...5-86 Specifications, Capacities ...5-101 Speedometer ...3-36 Split Bench Seats ...1-9 Starter Switch Check ...6-1 1 Starting YourEngine ...2-31 Steering ...4-1 1 Steering in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-30 Sun Visors ...2-24 Switchbanks ...3-19 3-20 Overhead Console ...Switchbanks, Instrument Panel ...3-19 T Tachometer ...Taillamps Turn Signal. Audio ...3-98 Stereo...
... Power ...2-15 SlidingDoorDelayedLocking ...2-12 SlidingDoorLock ...2-13 Sliding Door Security Lock ...2-14 SlidingDoors,Dual ...2-12 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ...4-20 Spare Tire Check ...6-10 SpecialFabricCleaning Problems ...5-86 Specifications, Capacities ...5-101 Speedometer ...3-36 Split Bench Seats ...1-9 Starter Switch Check ...6-1 1 Starting YourEngine ...2-31 Steering ...4-1 1 Steering in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-30 Sun Visors ...2-24 Switchbanks ...3-19 3-20 Overhead Console ...Switchbanks, Instrument Panel ...3-19 T Tachometer ...Taillamps Turn Signal. Audio ...3-98 Stereo...