Target Audience:
DIY enthusiasts, home mechanics, repair shops, and dealership technicians
Value Proposition:
Provides the exact same information used by dealership technicians, offering comprehensive, vehicle-specific repair guidance at a fraction of dealership service costs.
Key Manual Features:
Step-by-step instructions, diagrams, illustrations, wiring schematics, specifications, searchable PDF, printable pages, blow-up image capability.
Powertrain:
Engine, Control System, Fuel Service, Emission Control, Intake/Exhaust/Cooling, Lube, Ignition, Starting/Charging, Automatic Transmission, Manual Transmission, Transfer Case, Driveshaft, Differential, Axles
Chassis And Suspension:
Suspension, Tire & Wheel, Brake Control, Brakes, Parking Brake, Steering Column, Power Steering
Electrical And Electronics:
Air Conditioning, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), Seat Belts, Engine Immobilizer, Cruise Control, Wiper & Washer, Door Locks, Meter/Audio/Visual, Horn, Electrical Systems, Multiplex/CAN Communication
Body And Interior:
Windshield/Glass/Mirrors, Instrument Panel, Seats, Engine Hood/Doors, Exterior & Interior Trim, Body Panels
Maintenance And Tune Up:
Scheduled maintenance, fluid changes, filter replacements, spark plug service, lubrication
Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting charts, symptom analysis, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), electrical system diagnosis
Repair And Rebuild:
Component removal, installation, adjustment, and complete rebuild procedures for all major systems
Wiring And Schematics:
Detailed wiring diagrams and schematics for all vehicle electrical systems
Depth Of Information:
Factory-level, highly detailed, vehicle-specific technical instructions
Printability:
Fully printable, allowing users to print specific pages or diagrams as needed.
Binding Type:
Digital (PDF, no physical binding)
Paper Type:
N/A (Digital format)
Operating System Compatibility:
Windows (Vista32/64, XP, ME, 98, NT, 2000) and Mac OS
Required Software:
Adobe PDF Reader, Winzip (free)
Length:
Approximately 199.7 inches
Width:
Approximately 72.5 inches
Height:
Approximately 67.2 inches
Curb Weight:
Approximately 4,000 - 4,300 lbs (depending on configuration)
Cargo Volume:
Up to 137.7 cubic feet (with rear seats folded)
NHTSA Frontal Crash Rating Driver:
4 Stars (2004 Model Year, specific ratings can vary slightly)
NHTSA Frontal Crash Rating Passenger:
4 Stars (2004 Model Year, specific ratings can vary slightly)
IIHS Frontal Offset Rating:
Good (for models equipped with side airbags, though side airbag availability varied)
ABS:
Standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Airbags:
Driver and front passenger airbags standard; optional front side-impact airbags
Seat Belts:
Front seat pretensioners, rear seat anchors for child seats (LATCH)
Audio System:
AM/FM stereo with CD player standard; optional cassette player, premium audio systems, and rear-seat entertainment systems available on higher trims.
Climate Control:
Manual climate control standard; optional automatic climate control available.
Cruise Control:
Standard cruise control system.
Parking Assist:
Optional rear parking assist sensors may be available on some trims.
Onstar:
Optional OnStar communications system available on some models.
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 3,000-5,000 miles or as indicated by oil life monitor, depending on driving conditions. Refer to manual for precise intervals and oil type.
Engine Coolant Flush:
Recommended every 30,000-50,000 miles or 2-4 years. Refer to manual for specific coolant type and capacity.
Transmission Fluid Change:
Recommended every 30,000-60,000 miles. Refer to manual for specific fluid type (Dexron III/VI) and procedure.
Engine Oil Spec:
SAE 3.5W-30 Synthetic recommended for optimal performance and protection. Verify exact specification in the manual.
Coolant Spec:
GM Specification 6277M (Orange coolant). Refer to manual for capacity.
Common Wear Items:
desgaste de componentes de la suspensión (struts, ball joints), fuel pump failures, transmission solenoid issues, intake manifold gaskets, power steering pump leaks.
Engine Performance Issues:
Potential for P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold) code, sometimes related to exhaust leaks or catalyst degradation. Refer to manual for diagnostic procedures.
Pontiac Brand Focus:
Performance-oriented, sporty styling within mainstream GM brands
Pontiac Montana Origin:
Replaced the Pontiac Trans Sport as the brand's minivan offering, part of GM's minivan family evolution on the U-body platform.
Production Period:
2000-2005 (as Montana)
Manufacturing Plant:
General Motors Orion Assembly Plant, Lake Orion, Michigan
