Get To Know Guide,Vibe Get2Know2004...Congratulations on your purchase of a Pontiac Montana SV6. Please read this information and your Owner Manualto ensure an outstanding ownership

Congratulations on your purchase of a Pontiac Montana SV6. Please read this information and your OwnerManual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all thefeatures described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.

DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURESRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

ENTERTAINMENT FEATURESAudio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Multiple-Disc CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System(DVD Player) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

CONVENIENCE FEATURESDaytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Window Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . .13Universal Home Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Power Sliding Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Rear Seat Climate Control with RSE . . . . . . . . .15Folding Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Side-Folding Utility Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Convenience Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Child Restraints (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Overhead Rail System Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . .17115-Volt Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Air Inflator Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Rear Parking Assist (RPA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

PERFORMANCE FEATURESAutomatic Level Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18StabiliTrak® – Stability Control System . . . . . . .18Proper Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

OWNER INFORMATIONService Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Vehicle Symbols Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

A. Air OutletsB. Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverC. Steering Wheel Audio ControlsD. Instrument Panel ClusterE. DIC ControlsF. Traction Control Button

G. Hazard Warning Flashers ButtonH. Passenger Air Bag Status

IndicatorI. Audio SystemJ. Exterior Lamps ControlK. Interior Lamps ControlL. Hood Release

M.Parking BrakeN. HornO. Cruise ControlsP. Climate ControlsQ. Heated Seat ControlsR. Glove Box

Getting to Know

YourMontana SV6

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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Instrument Panel Cluster

Your vehicle’s instrument panel isequipped with this cluster or onevery similar to it. The instrumentpanel cluster includes these keyfeatures:A. Fuel GaugeB. SpeedometerC. Tachometer

D. Driver Information CenterDisplay/Odometer

E. Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge

NOTE: The instrument panel clusteris designed to let you know aboutmany important aspects of your

vehicle’s operation. It is important toread your Owner Manual andbecome familiar with the informationbeing relayed to you by the lights,gauges, DIC messages and indica-tors, as well as what action can betaken to ensure safety and to pre-vent damage.

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Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center,located below the tachometer in theinstrument panel cluster, can display tripinformation, fuel economy information,personalization features and other vehi-cle messages and warnings.

The DIC controls are located on theinstrument panel to the right of thesteering wheel. Vehicle InformationPress the (Information) button to scrollup or down through the following VehicleInformation selections:• Dual Trip Odometers (Trip A and

Trip B)• Time Elapsed• Average Speed• Fuel Range (approximate miles

until empty)• Average Fuel Economy• Instantaneous Fuel Economy• Battery Voltage• Oil Life (percentage of engine oil life

remaining before an oil change is needed. This service should be

performed within 600 miles of the Change Oil Soon message being displayed)

Resetting Vehicle Information1. Display the information selection

to be reset by pressing the (Information) button.

2. Press and hold the (Set/Reset) button until the selection resets.

Trip Odometer ResetThe trip odometer has a retroactivereset feature, which sets the trip odome-ter to the number of miles driven sincethe ignition was last turned on. This canbe useful if you forget to reset the tripodometer before beginning a trip.To use the retroactive reset feature,push and hold the trip/reset button for atleast six seconds.

Display Units and LanguagePress the (Menu) button to scrollthrough the following features:• Display Units — The units of measure

in which information will be displayed• Language — The DIC display

language

Note: The Oil Life System must bereset after each oil change to helpensure the proper maintenance of yourvehicle. Use the procedure describedabove to reset the Oil Life System.

Note: If the remote vehicle start systemis used to start the vehicle, the tripodometer will not recognize that ignitioncycle and will set the trip odometer tothe number of miles driven since thelast key-start ignition cycle.

Driver Information Center (DIC)(if equipped)

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Personal Program and Compass (if equipped)Press the (Menu) button to scrollthrough the following features:• Personal Program — Certain features

that may be programmed to your personal preference

• Compass Zone — The compass can be set for one of 15 geographic zones

• Compass Calibration — Adjusts for compass variance and zone

To display the odometer, press the button.Personal ProgramYou can personalize the operation of avariety of features on your vehicle. Toscroll through the features that can bepersonalized using the DIC:1. Turn on the ignition and place the

vehicle in Park.2. Press the (Menu) button

until PERSONAL PROGRAM is displayed.

3. Press the (Set/Reset) button to begin.

4. Press the button to display each available feature.

5. Press the button to change the setting of each feature.

Personal Program features may include:• Factory Default — Resets all

Personal Program features to the factory settings

• Exterior Light Delay — The amount oftime the exterior lamps will remain onafter the vehicle is turned off

• Interior Lights Keys Removed — The interior lights will remain on a short period after the key is removed from the ignition

• Delayed Locking — Locks all doors a few seconds after all doors have been properly closed

• Content Theft — The status of the Content Theft-Deterrent System alarm

• Fob Lock Feedback — The feedback received when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter

• Remote Start — The status of the Remote Start function

• Rear Park Chime — Warning chimes sound when the system detects a person or object close to the rear of the vehicle when in Reverse

• Personalize Key — Saves radio station presets and Personal Programselections to a specific ignition key

• Automatic Door Unlocking — Automatically unlocks the driver’s door or all doors

• Auto Unlock On — Unlocks the driver’s door or all doors when the key is removed from the ignition or when the vehicle is shifted into Park

• Fob Unlock on First Press — The first press of the unlock button on the RKE transmitter will unlock the driver’s door or all doors

To exit Personal Program, you mustpress the Unlock button on the RKEtransmitter (key fob). This will save allsettings.To display the odometer, press the button.


Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRYFEATURES

Remote Start (if equipped)This feature allows you to start theengine from outside the vehicle by usingthe RKE transmitter. (Normal remotestart transmitter range is within approxi-mately 200 feet of the vehicle.) You canalso preset the vehicle’s climate controlsystem to heat or cool the vehicle interior.The engine will run for about 10 minutesbefore turning itself off, but can beextended 10 minutes more by perform-ing another remote start sequence at any time. After two consecutiveremote starts, no additional remotestarts are allowed until the vehicle hasbeen started with the ignition key.

CompassYour vehicle’s compass is self-calibrat-ing. However, it may be necessaryunder certain circumstances, such asduring a long distance cross-country trip,to compensate for compass varianceand reset the compass zone through theDIC. Refer to the calibration procedurein your Owner Manual for more details.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

This featureallows you tolock or unlockyour vehicle’sdoors, open orclose the powersliding door(s)(if equipped)and sound analarm using theRKE transmitter (key fob).Locking the Doors• Press on the RKE transmitter.Unlocking the Doors• Press on the RKE transmitter

once to unlock the driver’s door. Press the button again within five seconds to unlock all doors.

Sounding the Panic Alarm• Press on the RKE transmitter

when the ignition is turned off. The horn will sound and the parking lamps and headlamps will flash for up

to two minutes. To cancel the panic alarm, press the button again or insert the key in the ignition and turn it to the Run position.

Opening and Closing the PowerSliding Door(s) (if equipped)• Press on the RKE transmitter

to open the passenger-side power sliding door. Press the button again toclose the door.

• Press on the RKE transmitter toopen the driver-side power sliding door. Press the button again to close the door.


Note: All doors will unlock when open-ing the sliding door(s) with the RKEtransmitter.

The remote start system will not operateif the doors, hood or liftgate is open or ifthe key is in the ignition.Starting the Vehicle1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the

vehicle.2. Press and release the (Lock)

button on the RKE transmitter.3. Immediately press and hold the

(Remote Start) button for about two seconds.

4. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will light and stay on while the engine is running.

5. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute time extension.

After a remote start, the key must beinserted in the ignition and turned to theRun position before driving.Canceling a Remote StartIf you wish to turn off the engine insteadof driving after a remote start, performone of the following functions:• Press and hold the button until the

parking lamps turn off.• Press and release the Hazard

Warning Flashers button inside the vehicle. Press the button again to turn off the hazard warning flashers.

• Turn the key in the ignition switch to the Run position and then Off.

• The engine will automatically stop when time expires.


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Note: If your vehicle is equipped withRemote Start, instructions for operatingthis feature are provided on a tag thatcan be attached to your vehicle’s keychain for easy reference.

ENTERTAINMENT FEATURES

Audio Systems

Setting the Time1. Press and hold the Hour (H) or

Minute (M) button, located on the lower-left corner of the radio, to enter the clock mode. ADJUST CLOCK will be displayed.

2. Press and hold the H button until the correct hour appears on the display.

3. Press and hold the M button until the correct minute appears on the display.

Radio Data System (RDS) RDS has the capability to:• Seek only stations with the types of

programs you want to listen to• Seek stations with traffic

announcements• Receive announcements concerning

local and national emergencies• Receive and display messages from

radio stationsRDS features are only available for use on FM stations that broadcast RDS signals. These features will work only when the RDS information is available.


Radio Controls Top Knob (Power/Volume): Press thisknob to turn your audio system on andoff. Turn this knob to increase ordecrease the volume.

(Tune): Turn this knob to selectradio stations.

: Press the right or left arrow to goto the next or previous station and staythere. To scan radio stations, press and holdeither arrow for two seconds until a sin-gle beep sounds and FREQUENCYSCAN appears on the display. To scanpreset stations, press and hold eitherarrow for four seconds until two beepssound and PRESET SCAN appears onthe display. Press either arrow again tostop scanning.BAND: Press this button to switchbetween FM1, FM2, XM1, XM2 (if equipped) or AM.CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this buttonto switch to playing a CD instead of theradio. This button also is used to switchbetween a CD in the CD player and aCD or DVD in the DVD player.

(Information): When using the RadioData System (RDS), press this button todisplay RDS options, such as stationname, RDS station frequency, ProgramType (PTY), and the name of the pro-gram, if available.CAT (Category): When using XMRadio, press this button to retrieve manydifferent categories of information.TRAF (Traffic): When using the RadioData System (RDS), press this button toseek a station that broadcasts trafficannouncements.

AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):Press this button to select customizedequalization settings.

(Automatic Volume): Use this con-trol to automatically adjust audio systemvolume to compensate for vehiclespeed.

Presetting Radio StationsYou can preset up to 30 radio stations(six FM1, six FM2, six XM1, six XM2and six AM) by using the radio’s sixnumbered buttons.1. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2,

XM1, XM2 or AM.2. Tune in a desired station.3. Press AUTO EQ to select the

equalization, if desired.4. Press and hold one of the six

numbered buttons until you hear a beep.

Repeat the steps for each button.CD Player Controls Your vehicle’s audio system features anMP3-capable CD player.

(Tune): Turn this knob to go to thenext or previous track.

(Reverse): Press and hold this buttonto reverse the current track.

(Fast Forward): Press and hold this button to fast-forward through thecurrent track.RDM (Random): Press this button tohear the tracks in random order. Pressthe button again to turn off random play.

Note: During extended use, your vehi-cle’s radio buttons may become warm tothe touch. This is normal.

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RPT (Repeat): Press this button to heara track over again. Press the buttonagain to turn off repeat play.

(Song List): Press and hold this but-ton to save and play up to 20 trackselections in the song list.MUTE (if equipped): Press this button tosilence the audio system. Press this but-ton again to turn the sound on.

(Load) (if equipped): Press this button to load CDs into the six-disc CDplayer.

(Eject): Press this button to eject aCD. (Eject operates with the ignition orradio off.)

: Press the left arrow to go to thestart of the current track or the rightarrow to go to the next track. Press andhold either arrow button to continuemoving backward or forward through theCD.To scan a CD, press and hold eitherarrow button for more than two secondsuntil SCAN is displayed. The first 10seconds of each track will be played.Press and hold either arrow button formore than four seconds until CD SCANis displayed to play the first 10 secondsof the first track of each loaded CD.Press either arrow button to stop scanning. BAND: Press this button while a CD isplaying to listen to the radio instead. AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):Press this button to select the desiredequalization setting while playing a CD.The setting will be automatically recalledwhenever a CD is played. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Multiple-Disc CD Changer (if equipped)

Loading CDs1. Turn the ignition on.2. Press the button once to load

one disc. Press and hold the button to load multiple discs.

3. The unit will beep and INSERT CD # will be displayed.

4. Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up; the player will pull in the CD.

5. LOADING CD # will be displayed.6. Follow the display prompts to load

additional CDs.The last CD loaded will automaticallybegin to play. Press the radio preset button (1–6) to play a specific CD.To eject one disc, press the buttononce. To eject multiple discs, press andhold the button.


Note: CDs with any labels may jam inthe CD player. Label a CD using a per-manent marker. If more than one CD isinserted into the slot at one time, or ifscratched or damaged CDs are played,the CD player could be damaged. Whenusing the CD player, use only CDs ingood condition without added labels;load one CD at a time; and keep the CDplayer and the loading slot free of for-eign materials, liquids, and debris.


Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)System (DVD Player)

The Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)System can play a DVD, CD or MP3disc. All passengers can listen to thesystem using the vehicle speakers.Passengers in the 2nd- and 3rd-rowseats also can listen using the wirelessheadphones (if equipped) or by pluggingowner-provided wired headphones intothe two headphone jacks.Using the DVD Player1. Switch the ignition to either the

Accessory or Run position.2. Insert a disc into the overhead

DVD player.3. Fold down the screen to a vertical

position.4. All DVD, CD and MP3 discs will begin

playing automatically. When playing aDVD, you may be required to press the (Play) button on the DVD player or the remote control (if equipped) to start playing the movie if the DVD stops at a menu screen.

Using the Vehicle Speakers1. Turn on the radio.2. Press the CD/AUX button on the

radio until DVD is displayed.3. Adjust speaker volume using the

radio volume control knob.

Using the Wireless Headphones (if equipped)1. Depending on the wireless head-

phones in your vehicle, move the headphone switch to Channel A or 1 to listen to the disc in the DVD player.

2. Turn on the headphones.3. Adjust the volume using the dial on

each headphone.Using Owner-Provided WiredHeadphones1. Insert the headphone connector into

the left or right headphone jack behind the DVD screen (next to the Parental Control button).

2. To adjust the volume:• Press the (wired headphone)

button on the DVD player (press the left button (A) for the left jack and the right button (B) for the rightjack, located in each lower corner on the DVD player) each time you want to adjust the volume.

• Use the arrow keys on the DVD player to increase or decrease the volume.

The vehicle’s Rear Seat EntertainmentSystem is capable of many modes ofoperation. Front-seat, 2nd- and 3rd-rowpassengers can listen to differentaudio/video sources at the same timeusing the Rear Seat Audio controls andthe wireless headphones (if equipped).

Note: Front-seat passengers have con-trol over an audio source if the rear-seatpassengers are listening to the samesource through the RSE System.

A B

(Seek): Seeks radio stations or thenext track on a CD.

BAND: Selects AM, FM or XM SatelliteRadio (if equipped).

1–6: Cycles through the radio presets orloaded CDs.

(Mute): Mutes the volume.

(CD/AUX): Switches between a CDand DVD.

(Volume): Adjusts audio volume.


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RSE Parental ControlsWhile a disc is playing in the DVD play-er, press the Parental Control button,located behind the video screen next tothe auxiliary jacks, to stop the video andmute the headphone audio. The DVDand Rear Seat Audio (RSA) lights willblink. It will also disable all other buttonoperations except the Eject button.Press the button again to restore normaloperation.

If the DVD player is off and a disc is inthe player, pressing the Parental Controlbutton will turn on the DVD player andautomatically resume playing the disc if the vehicle ignition is in the Run orAccessory position. This allows frontseat passengers to turn on the DVDplayer while younger passengers remainsafely buckled in the 2nd- or 3rd-rowseats.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Steering Wheel Audio Controls(if equipped)

The steering wheel-mounted audio con-trols allow you to adjust the radio andCD player while keeping your hands onthe wheel.

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

Your vehicle is designed so that frontlights are always on when the ignition isin the Run position and the vehicle is inany gear except Park. At night, or inreduced light such as tunnels, an auto-matic headlamp control turns on thefront and rear lights. The DRLs can bedisabled by shifting into Park.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.


Interior Lamps

Cruise Control

The cruise control lever is attached tothe right side of the steering column,permitting convenient tap up/tap downspeed adjustments.Turn On the Cruise Control System• To turn on cruise control, press in the

ON/OFF button at the end of the cruise control lever. The white stripe on the button will not be visible when cruise control is turned on.

Setting Cruise Control Speed1. Accelerate to your cruising speed

(must be over 25 mph).2. Push down on the cruise control

lever to the 8SET — position and release it.

3. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.

4. The cruise control symbol on the instrument cluster will illuminate.

Adjusting Cruise Control Speed • Tap or hold the cruise control lever up

(6RES +) to increase speed or down (8SET —) to decrease speed.

• Pull up the cruise control lever to resume (6RES +) your set cruising speed.

Canceling Cruise Control Speed• Press the brake pedal to cancel your

set cruising speed, or• Pull the cruise control lever toward

you to cancel your set cruising speed.

Turn Off the Cruise Control System• To turn off cruise control, press in

the ON/OFF button again.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Note: If you accelerate above the setcruising speed and maintain that speedfor at least one minute, your set speedwill be cancelled and the cruise controlsymbol on the instrument cluster willturn off.

The interior lampscontrol knob islocated on theinstrument panel tothe left of the steer-ing wheel.

(On): Turns onthe interior lamps.

(Door): Enables the interior lamps toilluminate when a door is opened andthe key is removed from the ignition.

(Override): Disables the interiorlamps.

(Instrument Panel BrightnessControl): Turn the knob clockwise tobrighten the lights and counterclockwiseto dim them.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Window Washer FluidYour vehicle’s windshield washer fluidreservoir, located under the hood, sendswasher fluid to both the front windshieldand the rear window. When the reservoir is almost empty, therear washer will no longer receive fluid,thereby conserving fluid for the wind-shield. It’s recommended to refill thereservoir when you notice the rearwasher is not receiving any fluid.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Universal Home Remote is a combined

universal transmitter and receiver thatcan activate up to three devices for suchuses as garage door openers, entrygates, and security systems. It’s recommended that you read theinstructions in your Owner Manual completely before attempting to programany of the three channels on theUniversal Home Remote. The engineshould be turned off when programmingthe remote.


Universal Home Remote (if equipped)

Note: Do not use the Universal HomeRemote with any garage door openerthat does not have the “stop-and-reverse” feature or any opener manu-factured before April 1, 1982.

Passenger Air Bag StatusIndicator

Your vehicle is equipped with aPassenger Sensing System located inthe front passenger seat for the frontpassenger frontal air bag, and a pas-senger air bag status indicator locatedon the instrument panel center stack.

See Sections 1 and 3 of your Owner Manual.

Note: It is recommended that childrennot be placed in the front passengerseat, even with the Passenger SensingSystem. All children should be securedin a rear seat, including an infant ridingin a rear-facing infant seat, a child ridingin a forward-facing child seat and anolder child riding in a booster seat


OnStar® (if equipped)

The OnStar system provides in-vehiclesafety, security, and phone services,available 24 hours a day, 7 days aweek. These services are easilyaccessed through the three OnStar but-tons in your vehicle. For more informa-tion about OnStar features, refer to theOnStar Owner’s Manual and Audio CD,located in your glove box.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

On equipped vehicles, driver-side and/orpassenger-side Power Sliding Doorsprovide added operating convenience.The Power Sliding Doors may be controlled by:Switches on the Overhead Console• (Driver-side Door): Press the

top of the switch (closer to you) to open the door; press it again to close.

• (Passenger-side Door): Pressthe top of the switch (closer to you) toopen the door; press it again to close.

Power Sliding Doors (if equipped)

• (Disable Function): Press the bottom of either power sliding door overhead switch (closer to the windshield) to disable that door’s power operation (the doors will still operate manually).

Door Switches• Located inside the van, just in front of

each sliding door.• Press the switch for the correspond-

ing door to open; press it again to close.

RKE Transmitter• The RKE transmitter (key fob) buttons

with van icons facing left and right operate the corresponding driver-sideand passenger-side doors.

• Press the button to open the door; press it again to close.

Door Handle (inside or outside)• Pull a handle with the door opened

or closed and it will energize and continue operation without further assistance.

Note: If you accidentally open the driv-er-side power sliding door when refuel-ing the vehicle, the door will open eightto 10 inches, stop and power will be cutoff. A chime will sound. This is normaloperation to prevent damage to thevehicle while the fuel door is open. Torestore power, close the driver-sidepower sliding door manually and closethe fuel door. The door will now resumenormal operation.

Note: Pressing the disable function but-ton disables the power door switchesonly. It does not disable the power doorbuttons on the RKE transmitter.

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Power Sliding Door ObstructionsThe power sliding door will automaticallyreverse to the open position if anythingobstructs its path while it is closing.Resistance to the sliding door must beas great as or greater than the force ofthe closing door to cause it to reverse.The force of the closing door increasessignificantly as the door approaches thefinal latched position. Pressing the doorswitch next to the corresponding slidingdoor, or on the RKE transmitter, will stopa closing power sliding door. The dooralso may be stopped immediately bypressing the power sliding door disableswitch on the overhead console.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Rear Seat Climate Control withthe RSE System (if equipped)

The driver or the rear seat passengerscan operate the rear seat climate con-trol. The driver can operate the rear seatclimate control by using the rear fanswitch located at the bottom center ofthe front climate control panel. When the rear fan switch on the front climate control panel is set to the AUXposition, rear seat passengers canadjust the fan speed and temperatureusing the controls on the Rear SeatEntertainment System (DVD player)control panel. If the rear fan switch is notin the AUX position, DISABLED will beshown on the DVD display.

Folding Rear Seats

Your vehicle has either two bucket seatsor two captain’s chairs in the 2nd rowand a 50/50 split bench seat in the 3rdrow.2nd-Row Bucket SeatsThe bucket seats can be reclined orfolded. Fold the bucket seats for easieraccess to the 3rd-row seats.To fold a 2nd-row bucket seat:1. Pull up the recline lever, located on

the right side of the seat when seated, and fold the seatback all the way forward.

2. Pull the nylon strap, located behind the seat, to release the rear seat latch from the floor and raise the rear base of the seat up and forward.

2nd-Row Captain’s ChairsThe captain’s chairs can be reclined,adjusted forward or rearward, or folded.Fold the captain’s chairs for easieraccess to the 3rd-row seats.To fold a 2nd-row captain’s chair:1. Pull up the adjustment bar located at

the bottom front of the seat and movethe seat to its most rearward position.

2. Pull up the recline lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, and fold the seatback all the way forward.

To decrease or increase the rear tem-perature or fan speed, press the(temperature) button or (fan) buttonon the DVD player, and then press the

or arrow buttons to decrease orincrease the settings.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.


The captain’s chairs feature seatbackstorage units to store the wireless head-phones (if equipped) and other items.The covers of the storage units can be removed for cleaning. The storageunits also are provided on the front-rowcaptain’s chairs.3rd-Row 50/50 Split Bench SeatTo fold the seats for more cargoroom:1. Pull the seatback latch located

on the back of the seat.2. Fold the seatback forward. The

headrest will flip rearward if it contacts an object when the seat is folded forward.

3. Once the seatback is folded down, the easiest way to latch it (or unlatch it if folding up the seat) is to stand next to it with the sliding door open and the 2nd-row seat folded forward.

4. Push down on the folded seatback to ensure that it is secure.


Side-Folding Utility Tray (if equipped)

The utility tray islocated on theright side of thedriver’s seatand the driver-side 2nd-rowcaptain’s chair.It features a trayand cupholders.The cupholder liners may be removed toaccommodate larger beverage contain-ers and to be hand-washed. Both utilitytrays can be folded down for easyaccess to the 2nd- and 3rd-row seats.

Convenience Center (if equipped)

The rear convenience center behind the3rd-row seat provides extra storagespace for a variety of items.To open the convenience center cover,pull up on the cover latch. The blackprop rods will hold the cover up in place.To close the convenience center cover,pull the prop rod toward you while hold-ing the cover; then lower the cover toclose it. An illustrated instruction label is locatedon the inside of the driver-side cover.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Raising the Tray Table• Pull up on the tray table to lock it into

position. Lowering the Tray Table• Pull the release handle located at the

front of the tray table; then lower it into the stowed position.


Child Restraints (LATCH)Your vehicle is equipped with LATCHanchors, and may have top tethers foruse with a LATCH compatible childrestraint. If your child restraint is notcompatible with the LATCH system, youmay still use it by installing the childrestraint with the seat belt system.Choose a child seat that is appropriatefor the child’s age and size (weight andheight).See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Overhead rail system storage modulesfeaturing a variety of accessories areavailable from your retailer. The storagemodules do not slide on the rails, butcan be removed and repositioned.Installing a Storage Module1. Place the storage module on the rails

in the desired location.2. Push firmly upward on the module

while supporting it with one hand.3. Push in on each latch and rotate it

90 degrees (A). 4. Firmly press down making sure the

latch is flat with the ribs (B) on the storage bin.

5. Switch hands and repeat Steps 2 through 4 for the latch on the oppo-site side of the storage bin.


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115-Volt Power Outlet (if equipped)

The 115-volt power outlet located in therear trim panel just behind the 3rd-rowseat on the passenger side providesconvenient plug-in power to run elec-tronic equipment such as video games,a small TV or a cell phone charger.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Air Inflator Tools (if equipped)The air inflator unit is located in the rearcompartment on the driver’s side of thevehicle, behind an access cover. It canbe used to inflate tires, balls and otheritems.The inflator kit includes an air hose andthree nozzle adapters. See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

Rear Parking Assist (RPA) (if equipped)

Your vehicle’s Rear Parking Assist (RPA)operates when the shift lever is movedinto Reverse and vehicle speed is lessthan 3 mph. Four ultrasonic sensorslocated on the rear bumper are used todetect the distance to the object. TheRPA display, located near the rear win-dow inside the vehicle, uses three color-coded lights to provide distance informa-tion to the driver.

Overhead Rail System Modules(if equipped)

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B


Automatic Level Control (if equipped)

Vehicles equipped with automatic levelcontrol will exhibit a “whirring” soundunder the rear of the vehicle. This is nor-mal. Under additional rear loads (pas-sengers or cargo), this sound indicates

Traction Control (if equipped)

The TractionControl systemactivates everytime you startyour vehicle.When one ormore of the drive wheels begin to spinfrom traction loss, the Traction Controlsystem will apply braking to the spinningwheel(s) and may reduce engine poweruntil traction is regained. If your vehiclebecomes stuck, and rocking the vehicleis required, turn off the system. Press the button located on theinstrument panel to turn the system offor back on.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

The RPA system features a differentsequence of warning lights and chimesthan on previous systems. • When in reverse, a chime will sound

the first time an object is detected if the object is between 20 inches and five feet away.

• At five feet, the RPA indicator (locatednear the rear dome light) will display one amber light.

• As you move closer, an additional amber light will appear.

• A continuous chime will sound and two amber lights and one red light willappear when you reach 20 inches or closer.

To disable Rear Parking Assist, pressthe switch located in the overhead console.


Note: The RPA system indicator lightswill flash red if it is not functioning prop-erly. This condition is most likely causedby either dirty ultrasonic sensors (locat-ed on the rear bumper) or if your vehicleexceeds 3 mph when backing up. Undercertain conditions, such as towing atrailer, you may want to turn off the rearparking assist by using the switch onthe overhead console.

StabiliTrak is an advanced computer-controlled vehicle stability enhancementsystem that assists with directional con-trol of the vehicle during sudden maneu-vers or low traction situations in poorweather. It is normal to hear the systemworking, and the system will automati-cally disengage cruise control when activated. StabiliTrak is always on andfully functional and does not require anydriver input.See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

StabiliTrak® – Stability ControlSystem (if equipped)

that the level control compressor isworking — sending additional air to yourrear shock absorbers to provide a levelride height.See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

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Proper Tire Pressure

Check all tires frequently to maintain therecommended pressure. A Tire andLoading Information label, located nearthe driver’s door latch, shows the correctinflation pressures for your tires whenthey’re cold. “Cold” means your vehiclehas been sitting for at least three hoursor driven no more than one mile.See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

Service Intervals

Your vehicle’s Oil Life System indicatesthe need for engine oil and filterchanges as necessary. Your vehiclemaintenance schedule is now based onthese oil change intervals as called forby the Oil Life System, not by mileage.Refer to the recommended maintenanceinformation in your Owner Manual foradditional details about the maintenanceneeded in order for your vehicle to oper-ate properly.See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

OWNER INFORMATION

Vehicle Symbols GlossaryFollowing are examples of symbols youmay find on your vehicle. It is importantto become familiar with them, as theyalert you to various vehicle operatingconditions.

Air Bag Readiness and WarningLight

Air Conditioning (A/C)

Antilock Brake System WarningLight

Brake System Warning Light

Cruise Control Set

Fan Control

Headlamps

High Coolant Temperature

Horn

Instrument Panel BrightnessControl

Interior Lamps Override Button

Low Battery Life

Low Fuel

Low Traction/Vehicle Stability

Malfunction Indicator Lamp(Check Engine Light)

Off/On

Oil Pressure

Parking Lamps

Power Sliding Door, Driver’s Side

Power Sliding Door, Passenger’sSide

Rear Window Defogger

Remote Start

Safety Belt Reminder Light

Security Light

Temperature Control

Traction Control Off Light


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Roadside Assistance

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1-800-ROADSIDE(1-800-762-3743)TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438As the proud owner of a new Pontiac vehi-cle, you are automatically enrolled in thePontiac Roadside Assistance program.This value-added service is intended toprovide you with peace of mind as youdrive in the city or travel the open road. Pontiac’s Roadside Assistance toll-freenumber is staffed by a team of technicallytrained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Theadvisors can provide minor repair informa-tion or make arrangements to tow yourvehicle to the nearest Pontiac dealer.We will provide the following services for 3 years/36,000 miles (60,000 km), at noexpense to you:• Fuel delivery• Lockout service (identification

required)• Tow to nearest dealership for

warranty service• Flat tire assistance• Jump startsIn many instances, mechanical failures arecovered under Pontiac’s comprehensivewarranty. However, when other servicesare utilized, our advisors will explain anypayment obligations you might incur.

The Pontiac Owner Center at My GMLinkis a complimentary service for PontiacOwners, a one-stop resource to enhanceyour Pontiac ownership experience.Exclusive member benefits include onlineservice reminders, vehicle maintenancetips, online owner manual, special privi-leges and more. Sign up today atwww.mygmlink.com

For prompt and efficient assistance whencalling, please provide the following information to the advisor:• Location of the vehicle• Telephone number and your location• Vehicle model, year and color• Vehicle mileage• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)• Vehicle license plate numberPontiac reserves the right to limit servicesor reimbursement to an owner or driverwhen, in Pontiac’s judgment, the claimsbecome excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance and OnStar(if equipped)If your vehicle is OnStar-equipped, press theblue OnStar button and the vehicle will sendyour current GPS location to an OnStarAdvisor who will speak to you, assess yourproblem, contact Roadside Assistance andrelay your exact location so you will get thehelp you need.

Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your OwnerManual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available atthe time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2005 by GM Corp. All rightsreserved.

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