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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. What's more, the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. D Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. 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. D You should use THIRD (3) (or, as you need to, If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: D 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'll be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincial police. Three important considerations have to do with weight: D Consider using a sway control if your trailer will D the weight of the trailer, D the weight of the trailer tongue D and the weight on your vehicle's tires. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1,400 lbs. (630 kg) with up to five occupants in the vehicle or more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg) with up to two occupants. If you have the optional trailer towing package, your vehicle can tow up to 2,900 lbs. (1 300 kg) with up to five occupants or up to 3,500 lbs. (1 575 kg) with up to two occupants. But even that can be too heavy. weigh 2,000 lbs. (900 kg) or less. You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg). You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. D Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 4-34

Section	Page
2001 Pontiace Aztek Owner's Manual	1
	24
Captain's Chairs (If Equipped)	24
Removing the Captain s Chairs	25
Replacing the Captain s Chairs	26
Safety Belts: They re for Everyone	28
Why Safety Belts Work	29
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts--and the Answers	32
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	33
Adults	33
Driver Position	34
Lap-Shoulder Belt	34
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster	36
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	42
Right Front Passenger Position	43
Air Bag Systems	44
How the Air Bag Systems Work	46
Where are the air bags?	46
When should an air bag inflate?	48
What makes an air bag inflate?	49
How does an air bag restrain?	49
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	50
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	51
Center Passenger Position	52
Lap-Shoulder Belt	52
Rear Seat Passengers	54
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	54
Lap-Shoulder Belt	55
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	58
Children	62
Infants and Young Children	62
Restraint Systems for Children	65
Where to Put the Restraint	68
Top Strap	69
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	72
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	74
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	74
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position (Bench Seat)	76
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	78
Older Children	81
Safety Belt Extender	84
Checking Your Restraint Systems	84
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	84
Section 2 Features and Controls	85
Windows	86
Power Windows	87
Keys	88
Door Locks	90
Power Door Locks	91
Delayed Locking	91
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock	92
Rear Door Child Security Locks	92
Canceling the Rear Door Child Security Locks	93
Lockout Prevention	93
Leaving Your Vehicle	93
Remote Keyless Entry System (Option)	93
Operation	94
Remote Driver Door Unlock	94
Remote All Door Lock	95
Remote Liftgate Unlock	95
Remote Lock Confirmation	95
Remote Unlock Confirmation	95
Remote Alarm	95
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	96
Battery Replacement	96
Center Console Switchbank	97
Vehicle Customization	98
Entering Programming Mode	98
Headlamp Exit Delay	99
Programmable Modes	99
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock	100
Programmable Modes	100
Delayed Locking	101
Programmable Modes	101
Remote Drivers Door Unlock	102
Programmable Modes	102
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation	103
Programmable Modes	104
Exiting Programming Mode	105
Liftgate/Tailgate	105
Liftgate/Tailgate Release	106
Theft	107
Key in the Ignition	107
Parking at Night	107
Parking Lots	107
Content Theft-Deterrent (Option)	108
Arming with the Power Lock Switch	109
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter	109
Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter	109
Disarming with Your Key	109
PASS-Key III	109
New Vehicle Break-In	111
Ignition Positions	112
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	113
Starting Your Engine	113
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	115
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	115
Automatic Transaxle Operation	116
Shift Lock Release	120
Parking Brake	121
Shifting Into PARK (P)	122
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	123
Torque Lock	124
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	124
Parking Over Things That Burn	125
Engine Exhaust	125
Running Your Engine While You re Parked	126
Horn	126
Tilt Wheel	127
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	127
Turn Signal and Lane-Change Indicator	128
Turn Signal On Chime	128
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	129
Flash-to-Pass	129
Windshield Wipers	129
Windshield Washer	130
Cruise Control (Option)	130
Setting Cruise Control	131
Resuming a Set Speed	131
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	132
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	132
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	132
Using Cruise Control on Hills	132
Ending Cruise Control	132
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory	132
Exterior Lamps	133
Automatic Headlamp Control	133
Lamps on Reminder	133
Daytime Running Lamps	134
Fog Lamps	134
Interior Lamps	135
Instrument Panel Intensity Control	135
Interior Lamps Control	135
Illuminated Entry	136
Delayed Lighting	136
Exit Lighting	137
Perimeter Lighting	137
Headlamp Exit Delay	138
Front Reading Lamps	138
Rear Reading Lamps	138
Cargo Lamp	138
Battery Saver	139
Mirrors	139
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	139
Power Outside Rearview Mirrors	139
Convex Outside Mirror	140
Storage Compartments	140
Glove Box	140
Overhead Consoles (If Equipped)	141
Garage Door Opener Compartment	142
Storage Compartment (If Equipped)	143
Sunglass Storage Compartment	143
Cupholders	143
Front Door Utility Packs (Option)	143
Rear Convenience Net	143
Cargo Net System (Option)	144
Console/Cooler (Option)	145
Sliding Rear Convenience/Cargo Tray (Option)	147
Removing the Sliding Rear Convenience/Cargo Tray Removing the Floor Track Assembly	149
Replacing the Floor Track Assembly	150
Replacing the Sliding Rear Convenience/Cargo Tray	150
Roof Rack System (Option)	151
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter (Option)	154
Sun Visors	155
Visor Vanity Mirrors	155
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors (Option)	155
Accessory Inflator System (Option)	155
Accessory Power Outlets	157
OnStar System (Option)	158
Safety and Security Services	159
Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)	160
OnStar System Limitations	160
Sunroof (Option)	161
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	162
Instrument Panel Cluster	164
Speedometer and Tamper Resistant Odometer	165
Trip Odometers	165
Retro-Active Reset	166
Tachometer	166
Warning Lights, Gages, Messages and Indicators	167
Safety Belt Reminder Light	167
Air Bag Readiness Light	168
Brake System Warning Light	169
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	170
Traction Control System Warning Light (If Equipped)	170
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	171
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)	171
If the Light Is Flashing	172
If the Light Is On Steady	173
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	174
Fuel Gage	175
Message Center	176
Charging System Indicator Message	176
Service Traction System Warning Message (Option)	176
Traction Active Message (Option)	177
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message	177
Low Oil Pressure Message	178
Low Engine Oil Level Message	179
Change Engine Oil Message	179
Door Ajar Warning Message	180
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message	180
PASS-Key III Security Message	180
Low Fuel Warning Message	181
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message	181
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message	182
Service Vehicle Soon Message	182
AWD Disable Warning Message	183
Program Mode Message	183
Key Fob Battery Low Warning Message	184
Park Lamp Out Warning Message	184
Driver Information Center (DIC) (If Equipped)	185
Driver Information Center (DIC) Messages	186
Compass Variance	187
Automatic Compass Calibration	187
Manual Compass Calibration	187
Driver Information Center (DIC) Vehicle Customization	188
Entering Programming Mode	189
Headlamp Exit Delay	190
Interior Lighting Delay	191
Interior Lighting On	192
Auto Door Lock	192
Auto Door Unlock	193
Delayed Locking	194
Remote Door Unlock	195
Unlock Feedback	196
Lock Feedback	197
Exiting Programming Mode	197
Head-Up Display (Option)	198
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	201
Comfort Controls	202
Air Conditioning with Temperature Control	202
Fan Knob	202
Temperature Knob	202
Mode Knob	202
Mode Buttons	203
Air Conditioning	204
Heating	204
Defogging and Defrosting	205
Air Conditioning with Dual Temperature Control (Option)	206
Fan Knob	206
Drivers Temperature Lever	206
Passengers Temperature Lever	206
Mode Knob	206
Mode Buttons	207
Air Conditioning	208
Heating	208
Defogging and Defrosting	209
Rear Window Defogger	210
Ventilation System	211
Ventilation Tips	211
Audio Systems	212
Setting the Clock	212
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS)	212
Playing the Radio	212
Finding a Station	213
Setting the Tone	214
Using RDS Mode	214
Adjusting the Speakers	216
Playing a Cassette Tape	217
CD Adapter Kits	219
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)	219
Playing the Radio	219
Finding a Station	220
Setting the Tone	221
Using RDS Mode	221
Adjusting the Speakers	223
Playing a Compact Disc	224
Radio Calibration	225
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)	226
Playing the Radio	226
Finding a Station	226
Setting the Tone	227
Using RDS Mode	228
Adjusting the Speakers	230
Playing a Cassette Tape	230
Playing a Compact Disc	232
Radio Calibration	234
AM-FM Stereo with 6-Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (Option)	234
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (If Equipped)	244
Rear Audio Controls (RAC) (Option)	246
Theft-Deterrent Feature	246
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	247
Understanding Radio Reception	247
AM	247
FM Stereo	247
Tips About Your Audio System	248
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	249
Care of Your Compact Discs	250
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	250
Integrated Windshield Antenna	250
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	251
Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle	252
Driver Behavior	252
Driving Environment	252
Vehicle Design	253
Defensive Driving	253
Drunken Driving	254
Control of a Vehicle	257
Braking	257
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	258
Using Anti- Lock	260
Braking in Emergencies	260
Traction Control System (If Equipped)	260
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System (If Equipped)	262
Steering	262
Power Steering	262
Steering Tips	262
Driving on Curves	262
Steering in Emergencies	263
Off-Road Recovery	264
Passing	264
Loss of Control	266
Skidding	266
Driving at Night	267
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	268
Hydroplaning	269
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	270
Driving Through Flowing Water	270
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	270
City Driving	271
Freeway Driving	272
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	273
Highway Hypnosis	274
Hill and Mountain Roads	274
Winter Driving	276
Driving on Snow or Ice	276
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	278
Recreational Vehicle Towing	280
Loading Your Vehicle	280
Electronic Level Control (Option)	282
Towing a Trailer	283
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	284
Weight of the Trailer	284
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	285
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	286
Hitches	286
Safety Chains	286
Trailer Brakes	287
Driving with a Trailer	287
Following Distance	288
Passing	288
Backing Up	288
Making Turns	288
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	289
Driving On Grades	289
Parking on Hills	289
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	290
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	290
Section 5 Problems on the Road	291
Hazard Warning Flashers	292
Other Warning Devices	292
Jump Starting	293
Towing Your Vehicle	298
Engine Overheating	299
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	299
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	300
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	301
Cooling System	302
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	304
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	307
If a Tire Goes Flat	310
Changing a Flat Tire	311
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	312
Removing the Spare Tire without the Sliding Rear Convenience/ Cargo Tray	313
Removing a Spare Tire with the Sliding Rear Convenience/ Cargo Tray (Optional)	314
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	316
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	320
Storing the Flat Tire without the Sliding Rear Convenience/ Cargo Tray	322
Storing the Flat Tire with the Sliding Rear Convenience/ Cargo Tray (Option)	324
Compact Spare Tire	325
All-Wheel-Drive (If Equipped)	326
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	326
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	327
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	328
Service	329
Doing Your Own Service Work	329
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	330
Fuel	330
Fuels in Foreign Countries	332
Filling Your Tank	333
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	335
Checking Things Under the Hood	335
Hood Release	336
Engine Compartment Overview	337
Engine Oil	338
Checking Engine Oil	338
When to Add Engine Oil	339
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	340
Engine Oil Additives	341
When to Change Engine Oil	341
How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message	342
What to Do with Used Oil	342
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	343
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement (If Equipped)	344
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	346
When to Check and Change	346
How to Check	346
Checking the Fluid Level	347
How to Add Fluid	348
All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)	349
Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit)	349
When to Check Lubricant	349
How to Check Lubricant	349
What to Use	349
Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module)	350
When to Check and Change Lubricant	350
How to Check Lubricant	350
What to Use	350
Engine Coolant	350
What to Use	351
Checking Coolant	352
Adding Coolant	353
Radiator Pressure Cap	354
Power Steering Fluid	354
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	354
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	355
What to Use	355
Windshield Washer Fluid	355
What to Use	355
Adding Washer Fluid	355
Brakes	356
Brake Fluid	356
What to Add	358
Brake Wear	359
Brake Pedal Travel	359
Brake Adjustment	360
Replacing Brake System Parts	360
Battery	360
Vehicle Storage	360
Bulb Replacement	361
Halogen Bulbs	361
Headlamps	361
Front Turn Signal/ Parking/ Sidemarker Lamps	363
Stop Lamps and Taillamps	364
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	365
Tires	367
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	368
When to Check	368
How to Check	368
Tire Inspection and Rotation	369
When It s Time for New Tires	370
Buying New Tires	371
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	372
Treadwear	372
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	372
Temperature -- A, B, C	373
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	373
Wheel Replacement	373
Used Replacement Wheels	374
Tire Chains	375
Appearance Care	376
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	376
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	376
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric	377
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	377
Cleaning Vinyl	378
Cleaning Leather	378
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	378
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	378
Care of Safety Belts	378
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	379
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	379
Weatherstrips	379
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	379
Washing Your Vehicle	379
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	380
Finish Care	380
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)	381
Cleaning Tires	381
Sheet Metal Damage	381
Finish Damage	382
Underbody Maintenance	382
Chemical Paint Spotting	382
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	383
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	384
Engine Identification	384
Service Parts Identification Label	384
Electrical System	385
Add-On Electrical Equipment	385
Headlamp Wiring	385
Windshield Wipers	385
Power Windows and Other Power Options	385
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	386
Floor Console Fuse and Relay Center	386
Underhood Fuse and Relay Center	389
Replacement Bulbs	392
Capacities and Specifications	393
Engine Specifications	393
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	394
Vehicle Dimensions	394
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	395
Introduction	396
Your Vehicle and the Environment	396
Maintenance Requirements	396
How This Section is Organized	397
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	398
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	398
Scheduled Maintenance	399
Footnotes	399
Scheduled Maintenance	400

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4-34

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. What’s more, the

trailer 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’ll be driving. A good source for this

information can be state or provincial police.

Consider using a sway control if your trailer will

weigh 2,000 lbs. (900 kg) or less. You should always

use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more

than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg). You can ask a hitch dealer

about sway controls.

Don’t 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.

Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you

tow a trailer, don’t drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and

don’t make starts at full throttle. This helps your

engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the

heavier loads.

You should 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:

the weight of the trailer,

the weight of the trailer tongue

and the weight on your vehicle’s tires.

Weight of the Trailer

How heavy can a trailer safely be?

It should never weigh more than 1,400 lbs. (630 kg)

with up to five occupants in the vehicle or more than

2,000 lbs. (900 kg) with up to two occupants. If you

have the optional trailer towing package, your vehicle

can tow up to 2,900 lbs. (1 300 kg) with up to

five occupants or up to 3,500 lbs. (1 575 kg) with up to

two occupants. But even that can be too heavy.