Pontiac 1999 Montana User Manual

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The 1999 Pontiac Montana Owner’s Manual
1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SRS” system.
2-1 Features and Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
3-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.
4-1 Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
5-1 Problems on the Road
This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.
6-1 Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good.
7-1 Maintenance Schedule
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
8-1 Customer Assistance Information
This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8
-12.
9-1 Index
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.

Pontiac 1999 Montana Specifications

General

Brand	Pontiac
Model	1999 Montana
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

Instructions for adults on wearing lap-shoulder belts correctly.

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)

Explanation of frontal and side impact Supplemental Restraint Systems (air bag systems).

Section 2 Features and Controls

Keys

Information about the master key, its uses, and how to obtain a new key.

Door Locks

Ways to lock and unlock vehicle doors from inside and outside, with safety precautions.

Ignition Positions

Explanation of the five ignition switch positions (Accessory, Lock, Off, Run, Start).

Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

Comfort Controls

How to operate the vehicle's air system for heating, cooling, and ventilation.

Air Conditioning

Tips for effective cooling, adjusting controls, and normal system operation.

Audio Systems

Introduction to the audio system, controls, and features like clock setting and radio operation.

Section 4 Your Driving and the Road

Defensive Driving

Advice on driving defensively, anticipating others' actions, and maintaining following distance.

Drunken Driving

Dangers of drinking and driving, effects on driving skills, and Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC).

Braking

Factors affecting braking action, including perception and reaction time, and stopping distances.

Section 5 Problems on the Road

Hazard Warning Flashers

How to use hazard warning flashers to alert others and signal a problem.

Jump Starting

Step-by-step instructions for safely jump-starting a vehicle's battery.

Engine Overheating

What to do if the engine overheats, including warning lights and gages.

Section 6 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Importance of dealer service and use of genuine GM parts for vehicle maintenance.

Engine Oil

Location of the oil dipstick and fill cap, and importance of checking oil level.

Tires

Information on tire maintenance, safety, and when to replace tires.

Appearance Care

General advice on cleaning products and vehicle appearance care for interior and exterior.

Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

Information on services to be performed and their frequency based on driving habits.

Selecting the Right Schedule

How to choose between short trip/city and long trip/highway maintenance schedules.

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance

Maintenance schedule for short trip/city driving up to 100,000 miles.

Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Pontiac Cares

Overview of Pontiac's customer care philosophy and benefits for owners.

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Steps to follow if dealership concerns are not resolved to satisfaction.

Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government

How to report safety defects to NHTSA and General Motors.

Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program

Details of the roadside assistance program, services provided, and contact information.

Section 9 Index

Index

Alphabetical listing of subjects covered in the manual with corresponding page numbers.