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Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that appears later in this section. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. That is the reason for this section. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight. The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. The trailer also adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: • There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you will be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincial police. • Consider using a sway control. See "Hitches" later in this section. • Do not tow a trailer at all during the ﬁrst 500 miles (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. • During the ﬁrst 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. • You can use THIRD (3) or, as you need to, a lower gear when towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in THIRD (3) when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transaxle. Three important considerations have to do with weight: • Weight of the trailer • Weight of the trailer tongue • Weight on your vehicle's tires 4-39

Section	Page
2005 Pontiac Aztek	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Passenger Seat	8
Six-Way Power Seats	8
Manual Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	9
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	11
Rear Seats	12
Rear Seat Operation	12
Split Bench Seats	12
Safety Belts	17
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	17
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	21
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	22
Driver Position	22
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment	30
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	31
Right Front Passenger Position	31
Rear Seat Passengers	31
Center Rear Passenger Position	34
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	37
Safety Belt Extender	41
Child Restraints	41
Older Children	41
Infants and Young Children	44
Child Restraint Systems	48
Where to Put the Restraint	51
Top Strap	51
Top Strap Anchor Location	52
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	54
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	56
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	56
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position	58
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	60
Airbag System	62
Where Are the Airbags?	65
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	67
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	69
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	69
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	70
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	72
Restraint System Check	72
Checking Your Restraint Systems	72
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	73
Features and Controls	75
Keys	76
Remote Keyless Entry System	77
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	78
Doors and Locks	81
Door Locks	81
Power Door Locks	82
Delayed Locking	82
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	83
Rear Door Security Locks	83
Lockout Protection	84
Liftgate/Tailgate	84
Windows	86
Power Windows	87
Sun Visors	88
Theft-Deterrent Systems	88
Content Theft-Deterrent	88
PASS-Key® III	90
PASS-Key® III Operation	91
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	93
New Vehicle Break-In	93
Ignition Positions	93
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	94
Starting Your Engine	94
Engine Coolant Heater	95
Automatic Transaxle Operation	96
Parking Brake	100
Shifting Into Park (P)	101
Shifting Out of Park (P)	102
Parking Over Things That Burn	103
Engine Exhaust	103
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	104
Mirrors	105
Manual Rearview Mirror	105
Outside Power Mirrors	105
Outside Convex Mirror	105
OnStar® System	106
Storage Areas	107
Glove Box	107
Cupholder(s)	107
Overhead Console	108
Front Door Utility Packs	109
Console/Cooler	109
Rear Storage Area	110
Roof Rack System	110
Convenience Net	113
Cargo Cover	114
Cargo Net System	114
Sliding Rear Convenience Tray	115
Sunroof	122
Instrument Panel	123
Instrument Panel Overview	126
Hazard Warning Flashers	128
Other Warning Devices	128
Horn	128
Tilt Wheel	129
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	129
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	130
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	130
Flash-to-Pass	131
Windshield Wipers	131
Windshield Washer	132
Cruise Control	132
Exterior Lamps	135
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	136
Automatic Headlamp System	136
Fog Lamps	137
Interior Lamps	137
Instrument Panel Brightness	137
Interior Lamps Control	138
Headlamp Exit Delay	138
Entry Lighting	139
Delayed Lighting	139
Exit Lighting	140
Perimeter Lighting	140
Front Reading Lamps	141
Cargo Lamp	141
Battery Run-Down Protection	141
Instrument Panel Switchbank	141
Accessory Power Outlets	142
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	143
Climate Controls	143
Climate Control System	143
Dual Climate Control System	146
Outlet Adjustment	148
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	149
Instrument Panel Cluster	150
Speedometer and Odometer	151
Trip Odometer	151
Tachometer	152
Safety Belt Reminder Light	153
Airbag Readiness Light	153
Brake System Warning Light	154
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	155
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	155
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	156
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	156
Highbeam On Light	159
Fuel Gage	160
Message Center	161
Service Traction System Warning Message	161
Traction Active Message	161
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message	162
Charging System Indicator Message	162
Low Oil Pressure Message	163
Change Engine Oil Message	164
Low Tire Message	164
Door Ajar Warning Message	165
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message	165
PASS-Key® III Security Message	165
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message	166
Low Fuel Warning Message	166
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message	167
Service Vehicle Soon Message	167
Program Mode Message	168
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low Warning Message	168
Parking Lamp Warning Message	169
Driver Information Center (DIC)	169
DIC Controls and Displays	171
DIC Vehicle Personalization	173
Audio System(s)	181
Setting the Time	181
Radio with CD (Base Level)	182
Radio with CD (MP3)	192
Radio with Six-Disc CD	206
Rear Seat Entertainment System	220
Rear Audio Controller (RAC)	233
Theft-Deterrent Feature	233
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	234
Radio Reception	235
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	235
Care of Your CD and DVD Player	235
Integrated Windshield Antenna	236
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	236
Driving Your Vehicle	237
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	238
Driver Behavior	238
Driving Environment	238
Vehicle Design	239
Defensive Driving	239
Drunken Driving	240
Control of a Vehicle	242
Braking	243
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	244
Braking in Emergencies	245
Traction Control System (TCS)	246
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	247
Steering	248
Off-Road Recovery	250
Passing	250
Loss of Control	251
Driving at Night	253
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	254
City Driving	257
Freeway Driving	258
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	259
Highway Hypnosis	260
Hill and Mountain Roads	260
Winter Driving	262
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	266
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	267
Loading Your Vehicle	267
Towing	272
Towing Your Vehicle	272
Recreational Vehicle Towing	272
Level Control	274
Towing a Trailer	274
Service and Appearance Care	283
Service	285
Doing Your Own Service Work	286
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	287
Fuel	287
Gasoline Octane	287
Gasoline Specifications	287
California Fuel	288
Additives	288
Fuels in Foreign Countries	289
Filling Your Tank	290
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	292
Checking Things Under the Hood	292
Hood Release	293
Engine Compartment Overview	294
Engine Oil	296
Engine Oil Life System	299
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	301
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	302
Engine Coolant	305
Radiator Pressure Cap	308
Engine Overheating	308
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	310
Cooling System	310
Power Steering Fluid	316
Windshield Washer Fluid	317
Brakes	318
Battery	320
Jump Starting	321
All-Wheel Drive	326
Bulb Replacement	328
Halogen Bulbs	328
Headlamps	328
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps	330
Taillamps, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	331
Replacement Bulbs	332
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	333
Tires	334
Tire Sidewall Labelling	335
Tire Terminology and Definitions	337
Inflation - Tire Pressure	340
Check Tire Pressure System	342
Tire Inspection and Rotation	343
When It Is Time for New Tires	345
Buying New Tires	346
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	347
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	348
Wheel Replacement	348
Tire Chains	350
Accessory Inflator	350
If a Tire Goes Flat	352
Changing a Flat Tire	353
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	354
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	360
Secondary Latch System	364
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	367
Compact Spare Tire	372
Appearance Care	373
Fabric/Carpet	374
Vinyl	375
Leather	376
Instrument Panel	376
Interior Plastic Components	376
Glass Surfaces	376
Care of Safety Belts	377
Weatherstrips	377
Washing Your Vehicle	377
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	377
Finish Care	378
Windshield and Wiper Blades	378
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	379
Tires	379
Sheet Metal Damage	380
Finish Damage	380
Underbody Maintenance	380
Chemical Paint Spotting	380
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	381
Vehicle Identification	382
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	382
Service Parts Identification Label	382
Electrical System	383
Add-On Electrical Equipment	383
Headlamp Wiring	383
Windshield Wiper Fuses	383
Power Windows and Other Power Options	383
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	383
Floor Console Fuse Block	384
Underhood Fuse Block	386
Capacities and Specifications	389
Maintenance Schedule	391
Maintenance Schedule	392
Introduction	392
Maintenance Requirements	392
Your Vehicle and the Environment	392
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	393
Scheduled Maintenance	394
Additional Required Services	396
Maintenance Footnotes	397
Owner Checks and Services	398
At Each Fuel Fill	398
At Least Once a Month	399
At Least Once a Year	399
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	402
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	403
Maintenance Record	404
Customer Assistance and Information	407
Customer Assistance and Information	408
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	408
Online Owner Center	410
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	410
Customer Assistance Offices	410
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	412
Roadside Assistance Program	412
Courtesy Transportation	414
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	416
Reporting Safety Defects	417
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	417
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	417
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	418
Service Publications Ordering Information	418

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Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify what the

vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should

read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that

appears later in this section. But trailering is different

than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means

changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability,

and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes

correct equipment, and it has to be used properly.

That is the reason for this section. In it are many

time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules.

Many of these are important for your safety and that of

your passengers. So please read this section carefully

before you pull a trailer.

Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle,

wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder

against the drag of the added weight. The engine

is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and

under greater loads, generating extra heat. The

trailer also adds considerably to wind resistance,

increasing the pulling requirements.

If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer

If you do, here are some important points:

•

There are many different laws, including speed limit

restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure

your rig will be legal, not only where you live

but also where you will be driving. A good source

for this information can be state or provincial police.

•

Consider using a sway control. See “Hitches” later in

this section.

•

Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles

(800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine,

axle or other parts could be damaged.

•

During the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a

trailer, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do

not make starts at full throttle. This helps your

engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at

the heavier loads.

•

You can use THIRD (3) or, as you need to, a lower

gear when towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle

in THIRD (3) when towing a trailer will minimize heat

buildup and extend the life of your transaxle.

Three important considerations have to do with weight:

•

Weight of the trailer

•

Weight of the trailer tongue

•

Weight on your vehicle’s tires

4-39