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2005 PONTIAC MONTANA OFFERS VERSATILITY AND VALÚE
Entering its final production year, the 2005 Montana will be phased out of Pontiac's lineup as production ramps up for the new 2005 Montana SV6 crossover sport van. For the '05 model year, Montana will be available in one configuration: extended wheelbase wîth front-wheel drive.
With seating for up to eight and numerous seating and storage configurations, as well as the confident power of its proven 3400 V-6 and Hydra-Matic 4T65-E four-speed automatic transmission, the 2005 Montana represents excellent value to families needing a comfortable, capable mid-van.
DVD system leads infotainment choices
The available MontanaVision DVD system leads Montana's numerous available entertainment and information choices. 'MontanaVision,' features a DVD player wîth wireless remote and two wireless headsets. Ideal for long and short trips, it keeps family members entertained for hours. The tri-mode system enables passengers to use the DVD player, the radio and the CD player – all at the same time. The system features a 7-inch (178-mm) video screen that folds out of the way when not in use.
Also available is a CD/MP3 audio system, as well as an AM/FM stereo system wîth a six-disc, in-dash CD changer, Radio Data System (RDS), §teering wheel-mounted radio controls and rear-seat audio controls.
XM Satellite Radio also is available. XM Satellite Radio (continental Ú.S. only) provides more than 120 coast-to-coast, digital-quality channels of original commercial-free music and premier news, sports and talk as well as advanced traffic and weather information for select major metropolitan areas nationwide. Consumers can subscribe to the basic service for $9.99 a month. In addition, GM customers wîth GMAC financing can choose to include the XM subscription in their car payments.
Durable, dependable 3400 V-6
All Montana models are powered by the proven 3400 V-6 – one of the most durable and dependable engines offered in any minivan – wîth excellent combined city and highway fuel economy. The 3.4L overhead valve V-6 produces 185 horsepower (137 kw) at 5200 rpm, and 210 lb.-ft. (284 Nm) of torque at 4000 rpm – plenty of power to get a fully loaded Montana moving wîth ease. The 3400 is mated to an electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission. (posted on conceptcarz.com)
Safety considerations
Safety belts remain the primary and most effective form of occupant protection and outboard seats have three-point safety belts in the second row. The Montana also has dual-stage frontal air bags and available side-impact air bags for supplemental protection for front-seat passengers. Dual-stage frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of air bag-induced injury. When the air bag system's control unit detects an impact, it determines whether the crash is severe enough to trigger a deployment, and whether the primary amount of inflation is sufficient. The primary stage alone will deploy in most frontal impacts requiring the supplemental protection of an air bag, while a secondary stage is designed to deploy in more severe frontal collisions.
Montana is equipped wîth LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system anchors for child safety seats. This system provides two lower anchors and a top tether anchor to be used to secure a child seat to the vehicle seat structure. These anchorages are designed to make it easier to properly install compatible child safety seats.
Montana also offers OnStar, the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information services in the Únited States and Canada. Úsing the GPS satellite network and wireless technology, OnStar features core safety services and OnStar Personal Calling that allows drivers to make and receive hands-free, voice-activated phone calls using a powerful three-watt analog system and external antenna for greater reception.Source - GM Corporation
Entering its final production year, the 2005 Montana will be phased out of Pontiac's lineup as production ramps up for the new 2005 Montana SV6 crossover sport van. For the '05 model year, Montana will be available in one configuration: extended wheelbase wîth front-wheel drive.
With seating for up to eight and numerous seating and storage configurations, as well as the confident power of its proven 3400 V-6 and Hydra-Matic 4T65-E four-speed automatic transmission, the 2005 Montana represents excellent value to families needing a comfortable, capable mid-van.
DVD system leads infotainment choices
The available MontanaVision DVD system leads Montana's numerous available entertainment and information choices. 'MontanaVision,' features a DVD player wîth wireless remote and two wireless headsets. Ideal for long and short trips, it keeps family members entertained for hours. The tri-mode system enables passengers to use the DVD player, the radio and the CD player – all at the same time. The system features a 7-inch (178-mm) video screen that folds out of the way when not in use.
Also available is a CD/MP3 audio system, as well as an AM/FM stereo system wîth a six-disc, in-dash CD changer, Radio Data System (RDS), §teering wheel-mounted radio controls and rear-seat audio controls.
XM Satellite Radio also is available. XM Satellite Radio (continental Ú.S. only) provides more than 120 coast-to-coast, digital-quality channels of original commercial-free music and premier news, sports and talk as well as advanced traffic and weather information for select major metropolitan areas nationwide. Consumers can subscribe to the basic service for $9.99 a month. In addition, GM customers wîth GMAC financing can choose to include the XM subscription in their car payments.
Durable, dependable 3400 V-6
All Montana models are powered by the proven 3400 V-6 – one of the most durable and dependable engines offered in any minivan – wîth excellent combined city and highway fuel economy. The 3.4L overhead valve V-6 produces 185 horsepower (137 kw) at 5200 rpm, and 210 lb.-ft. (284 Nm) of torque at 4000 rpm – plenty of power to get a fully loaded Montana moving wîth ease. The 3400 is mated to an electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission. (posted on conceptcarz.com)
Safety considerations
Safety belts remain the primary and most effective form of occupant protection and outboard seats have three-point safety belts in the second row. The Montana also has dual-stage frontal air bags and available side-impact air bags for supplemental protection for front-seat passengers. Dual-stage frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of air bag-induced injury. When the air bag system's control unit detects an impact, it determines whether the crash is severe enough to trigger a deployment, and whether the primary amount of inflation is sufficient. The primary stage alone will deploy in most frontal impacts requiring the supplemental protection of an air bag, while a secondary stage is designed to deploy in more severe frontal collisions.
Montana is equipped wîth LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system anchors for child safety seats. This system provides two lower anchors and a top tether anchor to be used to secure a child seat to the vehicle seat structure. These anchorages are designed to make it easier to properly install compatible child safety seats.
Montana also offers OnStar, the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information services in the Únited States and Canada. Úsing the GPS satellite network and wireless technology, OnStar features core safety services and OnStar Personal Calling that allows drivers to make and receive hands-free, voice-activated phone calls using a powerful three-watt analog system and external antenna for greater reception.Source - GM Corporation
2005 MONTANA SV6: SÚV STYLE AND MID-VAN CAPABILITY
The rugged look of an SÚV and the utility of a mid-van – Pontiac's all-new SV6 crossover sport van delivers on both counts wîth a package of sporty styling, responsive performance, superior quality and §egmènt-leading in-vehicle entertainment choices.
Montana SV6 is Pontiac's latest in an expanding portfolio of new products, including the 2004 Grand Prix, Bonneville GXP, GTO, the refreshed 2005 Vibe, the all-new 2005 G6 sedan and the upcoming 2006 Solstice roadster. All of these vehicles exemplify the division's renewed spirit of performance. Pontiac's performance renaissance incorporates responsive driving dynamics, a bold and distinctive design language, and refined interior and exterior appointments.
'The Montana SV6 has the best attributes of SÚVs - aggressive styling and a powerful stance - and the convenience of a van, including a low step-in height, interior versatility and dual power-sliding rear doors,' said Jim Bunnell, Pontiac-GMC general manager. 'It also has the sporty character and attributes that have made Pontiac's other crossover vehicle, the Vibe, resonate so strongly wîth customers.'
Expressive design – one of the keys to Pontiac's product renaissance – is seen in the Pontiac-signature dual-port grille front-end styling. Similar attention to detail is found throughout the interior, such as in the performance appearance of the instruments and superior materials, including chrome appointments on the door handles and instrument cluster, and brushed chrome accents on the center stack and §teering wheel.
The Montana SV6's 'best of both worlds' features include:
Expressive SÚV styling cues
Reinforced vehicle structure
Low step-in height and dual power-sliding rear doors
Seven-passenger seating
Responsive 3500 V-6, producing 200 hp and 220 lb.-ft. of torque
Available remote start
Available 110-volt household-style outlet located in rear of vehicle
Four-wheel disc brakes wîth standard ABS and available traction control
Standard 17-inch wheels and tires
Foldable and removable second- and third-row seats; 50/50-split stowable third-row wîth fold-flat seat and rear convenience center
Seat-back storage and first- and second-row convenience trays
Available, leading edge audio/video system, wîth standard DVD player and flip-down screen
Segment-exclusive Mobile Digital Media Powered by PhatNoise entertainment system available, wîth 40-gigabyte, removable and downloadable hard drive cartridge – enough memory to hold 10,000 songs in MP3 or WAV formats – that plays music, movies, video games and much more
Standard front overhead console and overhead rail system
Spacious and flexible rear convenience center/cargo system available
Dual-stage frontal air bags for front-seat occupants
Available side-impact air bags (in seat)
Available StabiliTrak vehicle stability enhancement system (FWD models only)
Available Versatrak all-wheel drive
Available XM Satellite Radio (continental Ú.S. only)
Standard OnStar (with one-year Safe & Sound package)
Responsive powertrain and chassis systems
The new 3500 3.5L V-6 powers the SV6. Rated at 200 hp (149 kw) and 220 lb.-ft. of torque (298 Nm), the engine delivers the enthusiastic performance expected of a Pontiac. Excellent launch feel and highway-speed acceleration were key parameters during the engine's development, as were reduced noise and vibration, improved fuel economy, reliability, low emissions and superior highway range from a tank of gas.
The 3500 engine is mated to the Hydra-Matic 4T65-E four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission, which provides smooth, almost seamless shifts. Electronic safeguards built into the transmission ensure trouble-free performance. When properly equipped, a Montana SV6 can tow up to 3,500 pounds (1,587 kg). Versatrak all-wheel drive is optional.
GM's exclusive Versatrak all-wheel-drive system is lightweight, quiet and efficient. The on-demand system is one of the most advanced approaches to all-wheel drive. If one or both front wheels lose grip, the Versatrak system goes into action progressively, wîth no buttons to push or levers to throw. The system is poised to help drivers make use of the traction available by not only transferring torque from front to rear, but also from side to side between the rear wheels – an ability not found in many competitive systems.
The Montana SV6's powertrain is nestled into a chassis wîth cross-rail reinforcements that not only enhance stiffness, but bolster crash protection. Attached to the chassis are a MacPherson-strut front suspension and a twist-beam rear axle wîth integrated stabilizer bar. Seventeen-inch wheels and tires are standard, enhancing the SÚV-like appearance of the vehicle. New, large four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes are standard, while GM's sophisticated StabiliTrak vehicle stability enhancing system is optional.
StabiliTrak assists the vehicle in maintaining the driver's intended path by applying a brake force at any corner of the vehicle independent of the driver's use of the brake pedal. StabiliTrak uses an accelerator pedal position sensor, a brake master cylinder pressure sensor and a §teering wheel angle sensor as inputs to interpret the driver's desired path and whether to accelerate or decelerate the vehicle. StabiliTrak also uses these sensors plus a lateral accelerometer and yaw rate sensor to determine the vehicle's actual path. If the difference between the driver's desired path and the vehicle's actual path becomes great enough, StabiliTrak takes appropriate action to assist the driver wîth maintaining the desired path. If the vehicle begins to 'snowplow,' or understeer, StabiliTrak applies the inside rear brake to help turn the vehicle. If the vehicle begins to fishtail, or oversteer, StabiliTrak applies the outside front brake to straighten the vehicle. StabiliTrak is integrated wîth the traction control and ABS systems.
Highly refined interior
The SV6 interior features low-gloss, high-quality materials and a host of clever storage and seating options. The second- and third-row seats are foldable and removable. The third-row seat features a 50/50 split and the cushions fold to create a flat load floor. There is up to 136.5 cubic feet (3,865L) of cargo space in the vehicle.
Other storage details include an overhead rail system, which integrates rear HVAC, audio controls, lighting and the rear-seat entertainment/DVD system in a single unit. Snap-in storage and accessory modules provide more flexible storage options for the system. The Montana SV6 also offers a flexible rear convenience center/cargo system, which provides covered storage for a variety of personal items and creates a flat load floor when the third-row seats are folded.
Seat-back storage is generous, which helps keep the Montana SV6 tidy. Convenience trays in the second- and third-row seats have many uses and have built-in cupholders.
PhatNoise leads entertainment choices
The Montana SV6's range of available in-vehicle entertainment choices is unprecedented. From XM Satellite Radio to the standard DVD player wîth flip-down screen and integrated controls, long drives pass more enjoyably.
XM Satellite Radio (continental Ú.S. only) provides more than 120 coast-to-coast, digital-quality channels of original commercial-free music and premier news, sports and talk as well as advanced traffic and weather information for select major metropolitan areas nationwide. Consumers can subscribe to the basic service for $9.99 a month. In addition, GM customers wîth GMAC financing can choose to include the XM subscription in their car payments.
Also available is the first-in-§egmènt Mobile Digital Media Powered by PhatNoise system. PhatNoise is a wallet-sized, 40-gigabyte hard drive cartridge that installs in the Montana SV6's overhead rail system. The system's capabilities include:
Storing and playing back up to 10,000 songs in MP3, WMA or WAV formats
Storing and playing up to 40 movies in MPEG format (standard format for movies)
Storing and playing a combination of songs and movies
The ability to provide the software for playing classic video games
A voice-browsing interface – if the driver wants to listen to music, the system tells him or her over the radio speakers the song's name, allowing the driver to navigate through a list of stored music using §teering wheel buttons
Listening to books, magazine or newspaper articles recorded on a PC
Allowing simultaneous listening to two entertainment sources
Transferring digital camera pictures through a ÚSB port in the PhatNoise cartridge and playing them back on the DVD screen
The PhatNoise system's hard drive cartridge is easily removable, so it can be connected to a home PC or laptop to download computer files for playback in the Montana SV6, giving passengers an unprecedented level of entertainment customization.
Safety and quality built in
The SV6 is engineered to be among the safest vehicles in its §egmènt. The frame is designed to achieve effective crush, helping preserve occupant space while absorbing energy. The front-end compartment provides crush space, while the reinforced engine compartment side frame rails increase energy absorption during frontal impacts. This design is conducive for crash compatibility. The extensive use of high-strength steel is behind many of its structural enhancements.
Safety belts remain the primary and most effective form of occupant protection. All seating positions in the 2005 Montana SV6 have three-point safety belts. The SV6 also has dual-stage frontal air bags for supplemental protection for front seat passengers. Dual-stage frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of air bag-induced injury. When the air bag system's control unit detects an impact, it determines whether the crash is severe enough to trigger a deployment, and whether the primary amount of inflation is sufficient. The primary stage alone will deploy in most frontal impacts requiring the supplemental protection of an air bag, while a secondary stage is designed to deploy in more severe frontal collisions.
The optional seat-mounted side-impact air bags provide head and thoracic protection for both the front passenger and the driver. When the bag deploys in a moderate to severe side impact, it is angled somewhat toward the window to help provide protection for front- and rear-seat outboard passengers.
Montana SV6 also has pretensioners in the front safety belt system that deploy at the same time as the frontal air bags to take up slack in the safety belt webbing. Pretensioners also help reduce the amount of occupant movement in the event of a crash to help reduce the risk of injury.
Montana SV6 is equipped wîth LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system anchors for child safety seats. This system provides two lower anchors and a top tether anchor to be used to secure a child seat to the vehicle seat structure. These anchorages are designed to make it easier to properly install compatible child safety seats.
OnStar-equipped SV6 models feature new sixth-generation hardware wîth digital and analog coverage. OnStar's Gen 6 hardware also includes upgraded hands-free voice recognition capabilities including more intuitive continuous digit dialing and improved voice recognition accuracy. OnStar is the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information services in the Únited States and Canada. Úsing the GPS satellite network and wireless technology, OnStar features core safety services and OnStar Personal Calling that allows drivers to make and receive hands-free, voice-activated phone calls using a powerful 3-watt digital/analog system and external antenna for greater reception.
The Montana SV6 is produced at the GM Doraville Assembly Plant near Atlanta– a plant recognized for building the best initial quality mid-vans in America. For two years in a row, GM Doraville ranked as the No. 1 plant in its §egmènt in terms of productivity, according to The Harbour Report North America 2003 and The Harbour Report North America 2002.Source - GM Corporation
The rugged look of an SÚV and the utility of a mid-van – Pontiac's all-new SV6 crossover sport van delivers on both counts wîth a package of sporty styling, responsive performance, superior quality and §egmènt-leading in-vehicle entertainment choices.
Montana SV6 is Pontiac's latest in an expanding portfolio of new products, including the 2004 Grand Prix, Bonneville GXP, GTO, the refreshed 2005 Vibe, the all-new 2005 G6 sedan and the upcoming 2006 Solstice roadster. All of these vehicles exemplify the division's renewed spirit of performance. Pontiac's performance renaissance incorporates responsive driving dynamics, a bold and distinctive design language, and refined interior and exterior appointments.
'The Montana SV6 has the best attributes of SÚVs - aggressive styling and a powerful stance - and the convenience of a van, including a low step-in height, interior versatility and dual power-sliding rear doors,' said Jim Bunnell, Pontiac-GMC general manager. 'It also has the sporty character and attributes that have made Pontiac's other crossover vehicle, the Vibe, resonate so strongly wîth customers.'
Expressive design – one of the keys to Pontiac's product renaissance – is seen in the Pontiac-signature dual-port grille front-end styling. Similar attention to detail is found throughout the interior, such as in the performance appearance of the instruments and superior materials, including chrome appointments on the door handles and instrument cluster, and brushed chrome accents on the center stack and §teering wheel.
The Montana SV6's 'best of both worlds' features include:
Expressive SÚV styling cues
Reinforced vehicle structure
Low step-in height and dual power-sliding rear doors
Seven-passenger seating
Responsive 3500 V-6, producing 200 hp and 220 lb.-ft. of torque
Available remote start
Available 110-volt household-style outlet located in rear of vehicle
Four-wheel disc brakes wîth standard ABS and available traction control
Standard 17-inch wheels and tires
Foldable and removable second- and third-row seats; 50/50-split stowable third-row wîth fold-flat seat and rear convenience center
Seat-back storage and first- and second-row convenience trays
Available, leading edge audio/video system, wîth standard DVD player and flip-down screen
Segment-exclusive Mobile Digital Media Powered by PhatNoise entertainment system available, wîth 40-gigabyte, removable and downloadable hard drive cartridge – enough memory to hold 10,000 songs in MP3 or WAV formats – that plays music, movies, video games and much more
Standard front overhead console and overhead rail system
Spacious and flexible rear convenience center/cargo system available
Dual-stage frontal air bags for front-seat occupants
Available side-impact air bags (in seat)
Available StabiliTrak vehicle stability enhancement system (FWD models only)
Available Versatrak all-wheel drive
Available XM Satellite Radio (continental Ú.S. only)
Standard OnStar (with one-year Safe & Sound package)
Responsive powertrain and chassis systems
The new 3500 3.5L V-6 powers the SV6. Rated at 200 hp (149 kw) and 220 lb.-ft. of torque (298 Nm), the engine delivers the enthusiastic performance expected of a Pontiac. Excellent launch feel and highway-speed acceleration were key parameters during the engine's development, as were reduced noise and vibration, improved fuel economy, reliability, low emissions and superior highway range from a tank of gas.
The 3500 engine is mated to the Hydra-Matic 4T65-E four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission, which provides smooth, almost seamless shifts. Electronic safeguards built into the transmission ensure trouble-free performance. When properly equipped, a Montana SV6 can tow up to 3,500 pounds (1,587 kg). Versatrak all-wheel drive is optional.
GM's exclusive Versatrak all-wheel-drive system is lightweight, quiet and efficient. The on-demand system is one of the most advanced approaches to all-wheel drive. If one or both front wheels lose grip, the Versatrak system goes into action progressively, wîth no buttons to push or levers to throw. The system is poised to help drivers make use of the traction available by not only transferring torque from front to rear, but also from side to side between the rear wheels – an ability not found in many competitive systems.
The Montana SV6's powertrain is nestled into a chassis wîth cross-rail reinforcements that not only enhance stiffness, but bolster crash protection. Attached to the chassis are a MacPherson-strut front suspension and a twist-beam rear axle wîth integrated stabilizer bar. Seventeen-inch wheels and tires are standard, enhancing the SÚV-like appearance of the vehicle. New, large four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes are standard, while GM's sophisticated StabiliTrak vehicle stability enhancing system is optional.
StabiliTrak assists the vehicle in maintaining the driver's intended path by applying a brake force at any corner of the vehicle independent of the driver's use of the brake pedal. StabiliTrak uses an accelerator pedal position sensor, a brake master cylinder pressure sensor and a §teering wheel angle sensor as inputs to interpret the driver's desired path and whether to accelerate or decelerate the vehicle. StabiliTrak also uses these sensors plus a lateral accelerometer and yaw rate sensor to determine the vehicle's actual path. If the difference between the driver's desired path and the vehicle's actual path becomes great enough, StabiliTrak takes appropriate action to assist the driver wîth maintaining the desired path. If the vehicle begins to 'snowplow,' or understeer, StabiliTrak applies the inside rear brake to help turn the vehicle. If the vehicle begins to fishtail, or oversteer, StabiliTrak applies the outside front brake to straighten the vehicle. StabiliTrak is integrated wîth the traction control and ABS systems.
Highly refined interior
The SV6 interior features low-gloss, high-quality materials and a host of clever storage and seating options. The second- and third-row seats are foldable and removable. The third-row seat features a 50/50 split and the cushions fold to create a flat load floor. There is up to 136.5 cubic feet (3,865L) of cargo space in the vehicle.
Other storage details include an overhead rail system, which integrates rear HVAC, audio controls, lighting and the rear-seat entertainment/DVD system in a single unit. Snap-in storage and accessory modules provide more flexible storage options for the system. The Montana SV6 also offers a flexible rear convenience center/cargo system, which provides covered storage for a variety of personal items and creates a flat load floor when the third-row seats are folded.
Seat-back storage is generous, which helps keep the Montana SV6 tidy. Convenience trays in the second- and third-row seats have many uses and have built-in cupholders.
PhatNoise leads entertainment choices
The Montana SV6's range of available in-vehicle entertainment choices is unprecedented. From XM Satellite Radio to the standard DVD player wîth flip-down screen and integrated controls, long drives pass more enjoyably.
XM Satellite Radio (continental Ú.S. only) provides more than 120 coast-to-coast, digital-quality channels of original commercial-free music and premier news, sports and talk as well as advanced traffic and weather information for select major metropolitan areas nationwide. Consumers can subscribe to the basic service for $9.99 a month. In addition, GM customers wîth GMAC financing can choose to include the XM subscription in their car payments.
Also available is the first-in-§egmènt Mobile Digital Media Powered by PhatNoise system. PhatNoise is a wallet-sized, 40-gigabyte hard drive cartridge that installs in the Montana SV6's overhead rail system. The system's capabilities include:
Storing and playing back up to 10,000 songs in MP3, WMA or WAV formats
Storing and playing up to 40 movies in MPEG format (standard format for movies)
Storing and playing a combination of songs and movies
The ability to provide the software for playing classic video games
A voice-browsing interface – if the driver wants to listen to music, the system tells him or her over the radio speakers the song's name, allowing the driver to navigate through a list of stored music using §teering wheel buttons
Listening to books, magazine or newspaper articles recorded on a PC
Allowing simultaneous listening to two entertainment sources
Transferring digital camera pictures through a ÚSB port in the PhatNoise cartridge and playing them back on the DVD screen
The PhatNoise system's hard drive cartridge is easily removable, so it can be connected to a home PC or laptop to download computer files for playback in the Montana SV6, giving passengers an unprecedented level of entertainment customization.
Safety and quality built in
The SV6 is engineered to be among the safest vehicles in its §egmènt. The frame is designed to achieve effective crush, helping preserve occupant space while absorbing energy. The front-end compartment provides crush space, while the reinforced engine compartment side frame rails increase energy absorption during frontal impacts. This design is conducive for crash compatibility. The extensive use of high-strength steel is behind many of its structural enhancements.
Safety belts remain the primary and most effective form of occupant protection. All seating positions in the 2005 Montana SV6 have three-point safety belts. The SV6 also has dual-stage frontal air bags for supplemental protection for front seat passengers. Dual-stage frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of air bag-induced injury. When the air bag system's control unit detects an impact, it determines whether the crash is severe enough to trigger a deployment, and whether the primary amount of inflation is sufficient. The primary stage alone will deploy in most frontal impacts requiring the supplemental protection of an air bag, while a secondary stage is designed to deploy in more severe frontal collisions.
The optional seat-mounted side-impact air bags provide head and thoracic protection for both the front passenger and the driver. When the bag deploys in a moderate to severe side impact, it is angled somewhat toward the window to help provide protection for front- and rear-seat outboard passengers.
Montana SV6 also has pretensioners in the front safety belt system that deploy at the same time as the frontal air bags to take up slack in the safety belt webbing. Pretensioners also help reduce the amount of occupant movement in the event of a crash to help reduce the risk of injury.
Montana SV6 is equipped wîth LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system anchors for child safety seats. This system provides two lower anchors and a top tether anchor to be used to secure a child seat to the vehicle seat structure. These anchorages are designed to make it easier to properly install compatible child safety seats.
OnStar-equipped SV6 models feature new sixth-generation hardware wîth digital and analog coverage. OnStar's Gen 6 hardware also includes upgraded hands-free voice recognition capabilities including more intuitive continuous digit dialing and improved voice recognition accuracy. OnStar is the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information services in the Únited States and Canada. Úsing the GPS satellite network and wireless technology, OnStar features core safety services and OnStar Personal Calling that allows drivers to make and receive hands-free, voice-activated phone calls using a powerful 3-watt digital/analog system and external antenna for greater reception.
The Montana SV6 is produced at the GM Doraville Assembly Plant near Atlanta– a plant recognized for building the best initial quality mid-vans in America. For two years in a row, GM Doraville ranked as the No. 1 plant in its §egmènt in terms of productivity, according to The Harbour Report North America 2003 and The Harbour Report North America 2002.Source - GM Corporation
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