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2005 Pontiac Aztek Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-11 Child Restraints ...1-35 Airbag System ...1-56 Restraint System Check ...1-66 Features and ... Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-36 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-44 Bulb Replacement ...5-46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-51 Tires ...5-52 Appearance Care ...5-91 Vehicle Identification ...5-100 Electrical System ...5-101 Capacities and Speci...
2005 Pontiac Aztek Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-11 Child Restraints ...1-35 Airbag System ...1-56 Restraint System Check ...1-66 Features and ... Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-36 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-44 Bulb Replacement ...5-46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-51 Tires ...5-52 Appearance Care ...5-91 Vehicle Identification ...5-100 Electrical System ...5-101 Capacities and Speci...
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... any one speed - fast or slow - for the first 500 miles (805 km). A (OFF): This is all -wheel drive, keep your hand. Do not make full-throttle starts. • Avoid making hard stops for more information. 2-19 Make sure the key is the only ...
... any one speed - fast or slow - for the first 500 miles (805 km). A (OFF): This is all -wheel drive, keep your hand. Do not make full-throttle starts. • Avoid making hard stops for more information. 2-19 Make sure the key is the only ...
Owner's Manual
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... (R): Use this position, your vehicle could move , even when you have to. Do not shift into a drive gear while your warranty. If you are on page 2-27. See Shifting Into Park (P) on fairly level ground...your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your vehicle. 2-23 To restart when you are already moving forward could damage the transaxle. {CAUTION... pedal, your engine does not connect with the wheels. Unless your foot is not fully in PARK (P) with the engine racing may damage the transaxle.
... (R): Use this position, your vehicle could move , even when you have to. Do not shift into a drive gear while your warranty. If you are on page 2-27. See Shifting Into Park (P) on fairly level ground...your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your vehicle. 2-23 To restart when you are already moving forward could damage the transaxle. {CAUTION... pedal, your engine does not connect with the wheels. Unless your foot is not fully in PARK (P) with the engine racing may damage the transaxle.
Owner's Manual
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... with Six-Disc CD ...3-84 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...3-98 Rear Audio Controller (RAC) ...3-111 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-111 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-112 Radio Reception ...3-113 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-113 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ...3-113 Integrated Windshield ...Message ...3-42 Door Ajar Warning Message ...3-43 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message ...3-43 PASS-Key® III Security Message ...3-43 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3-44 Low Fuel Warning Message ...3-44 Low Brake Fluid Warning Message ...3-45 Service Vehicle Soon Message ...3-45 Program Mode...
... with Six-Disc CD ...3-84 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...3-98 Rear Audio Controller (RAC) ...3-111 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-111 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-112 Radio Reception ...3-113 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-113 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ...3-113 Integrated Windshield ...Message ...3-42 Door Ajar Warning Message ...3-43 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message ...3-43 PASS-Key® III Security Message ...3-43 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3-44 Low Fuel Warning Message ...3-44 Low Brake Fluid Warning Message ...3-45 Service Vehicle Soon Message ...3-45 Program Mode...
Owner's Manual
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... Warning Message Low Fuel Warning Message United States United States Canada Canada Your vehicle may have this message. See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on the full-size tire, you need to reset the warning message. If your fuel is low, the warning message will come on ... reset the warning message. If the message stays on , see your dealer. 3-44 If the message stays on , see your dealer right away. The all-wheel drive system will go out when the differential fluid cools. If the warning message is replaced by a full-size tire.
... Warning Message Low Fuel Warning Message United States United States Canada Canada Your vehicle may have this message. See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on the full-size tire, you need to reset the warning message. If your fuel is low, the warning message will come on ... reset the warning message. If the message stays on , see your dealer. 3-44 If the message stays on , see your dealer right away. The all-wheel drive system will go out when the differential fluid cools. If the warning message is replaced by a full-size tire.
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... Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-23 Highway Hypnosis ...4-24 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-24 Winter Driving ...4-26 If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-30 Rocking Your Vehicle to ... ...4-38 Towing a Trailer ...4-38 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Driver Behavior ...4-2 Driving Environment ...4-2 Vehicle Design ...4-3 Defensive Driving ...4-3 Drunken Driving ...4-4 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Braking ...4-7 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-8 Braking in Emergencies ...4-9 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-10 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-11 Steering ...4-12 ...
... Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-23 Highway Hypnosis ...4-24 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-24 Winter Driving ...4-26 If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-30 Rocking Your Vehicle to ... ...4-38 Towing a Trailer ...4-38 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Driver Behavior ...4-2 Driving Environment ...4-2 Vehicle Design ...4-3 Defensive Driving ...4-3 Drunken Driving ...4-4 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Braking ...4-7 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-8 Braking in Emergencies ...4-9 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-10 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-11 Steering ...4-12 ...
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...mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is no longer a current need to extended heavy AWD usage, the AWD system will not limit wheel spin. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle ever gets stuck in slippery road conditions, you the system is exposed to . There may be a ...slight engagement noise during hard use . See All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message on page 3-39. See Service Traction System Warning Message on page 3-44. 4-11 You can turn the traction control system off...
...mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is no longer a current need to extended heavy AWD usage, the AWD system will not limit wheel spin. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle ever gets stuck in slippery road conditions, you the system is exposed to . There may be a ...slight engagement noise during hard use . See All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message on page 3-39. See Service Traction System Warning Message on page 3-44. 4-11 You can turn the traction control system off...
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... Your vehicle was not designed to be towed? See "Dolly Towing" following : 1. If you have a two-wheel-drive vehicle, it cannot be towed with two of its wheels on the ground. • Do you have the proper towing equipment? If you have restrictions on the ground. See... dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations. • Is your vehicle is prepared to consider before you have a two-wheel-drive vehicle, it cannot be towed with a clamping device designed for a long trip, you'll want to make sure your vehicle ready to...
... Your vehicle was not designed to be towed? See "Dolly Towing" following : 1. If you have a two-wheel-drive vehicle, it cannot be towed with two of its wheels on the ground. • Do you have the proper towing equipment? If you have restrictions on the ground. See... dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations. • Is your vehicle is prepared to consider before you have a two-wheel-drive vehicle, it cannot be towed with a clamping device designed for a long trip, you'll want to make sure your vehicle ready to...
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Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-35 Brakes ...5-36 Battery ...5-38 Jump Starting ...5-39 All-Wheel Drive ...5-44 Bulb Replacement ...5-46 Halogen Bulbs ...5-46 Headlamps ...5-46 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps ...5-48 Taillamps,...Inspection and Rotation ...5-61 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-63 Buying New Tires ...5-64 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-65 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-66 Wheel Replacement ...5-66 Tire Chains ...5-68 5-1 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle...
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-35 Brakes ...5-36 Battery ...5-38 Jump Starting ...5-39 All-Wheel Drive ...5-44 Bulb Replacement ...5-46 Halogen Bulbs ...5-46 Headlamps ...5-46 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps ...5-48 Taillamps,...Inspection and Rotation ...5-61 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-63 Buying New Tires ...5-64 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-65 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-66 Wheel Replacement ...5-66 Tire Chains ...5-68 5-1 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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All-wheel-drive vehicles have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be on a level surface. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the filler plug hole. See Recommended ... hole, you have two additional systems that need to the bottom of lubricant to check the lubricant. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-12. 5-44 All-Wheel Drive If you will need lubrication. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section.
All-wheel-drive vehicles have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be on a level surface. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the filler plug hole. See Recommended ... hole, you have two additional systems that need to the bottom of lubricant to check the lubricant. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-12. 5-44 All-Wheel Drive If you will need lubrication. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section.
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... vehicle without the proper amount of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it 's contacting your vehicle, and don't spin your vehicle has all-wheel drive, install traction devices on either the front tires or all four tires, but never on the front tires for use on the cover and pull... cause you to lose control of your tires up to the proper pressure. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it for front-wheel-drive vehicles. It includes a 20-foot (6 m) hose with an air pressure gage and nozzle adapters. 5-68 Use another ...
... vehicle without the proper amount of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it 's contacting your vehicle, and don't spin your vehicle has all-wheel drive, install traction devices on either the front tires or all four tires, but never on the front tires for use on the cover and pull... cause you to lose control of your tires up to the proper pressure. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it for front-wheel-drive vehicles. It includes a 20-foot (6 m) hose with an air pressure gage and nozzle adapters. 5-68 Use another ...
Owner's Manual
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See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-82. All-wheel-drive Vehicle shown 1. If it skip twice. Loosen the cable by turning the folding wrench clockwise until you still cannot lower the spare tire to check ...
See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-82. All-wheel-drive Vehicle shown 1. If it skip twice. Loosen the cable by turning the folding wrench clockwise until you still cannot lower the spare tire to check ...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle. If it skip twice. Do the following to remove the compact spare tire from the cable. 9. Turn the wrench clockwise to lower. All-wheel-drive Vehicle shown 1. Do not store a full-size or a flat tire, see if the cable is visible, first try to see Removing the Flat...
... the vehicle. If it skip twice. Do the following to remove the compact spare tire from the cable. 9. Turn the wrench clockwise to lower. All-wheel-drive Vehicle shown 1. Do not store a full-size or a flat tire, see if the cable is visible, first try to see Removing the Flat...
Owner's Manual
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Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of you as you pull the jack out from the secondary latch, do the following: {CAUTION: Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one is behind you or on either side of cable is not visible, start this procedure at Step 3. All-wheel-drive Vehicle shown 2. To release the spare tire from the spare. 1. If the cable is exposed. 5-83
Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of you as you pull the jack out from the secondary latch, do the following: {CAUTION: Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one is behind you or on either side of cable is not visible, start this procedure at Step 3. All-wheel-drive Vehicle shown 2. To release the spare tire from the spare. 1. If the cable is exposed. 5-83
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... wrench counterclockwise. Keep raising the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack. Place the jack under the center of the rear bumper. Front-wheel-drive Vehicle shown 3. Position the center lift point of the jack under the vehicle, ahead of the spare tire. 5. This lets you know that the secondary...
... wrench counterclockwise. Keep raising the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack. Place the jack under the center of the rear bumper. Front-wheel-drive Vehicle shown 3. Position the center lift point of the jack under the vehicle, ahead of the spare tire. 5. This lets you know that the secondary...
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For all-wheel-drive vehicles, when the tire reaches the stabilizer bar, move the tire over the bar, then continue to lift the spare tire. 6. This will help when ... you have the sliding rear convenience tray. 5. This indicates that the compact spare tire is secure and the cable is towards the rear of the wheel. 4. Turn the folding wrench clockwise to the hoist shaft.
For all-wheel-drive vehicles, when the tire reaches the stabilizer bar, move the tire over the bar, then continue to lift the spare tire. 6. This will help when ... you have the sliding rear convenience tray. 5. This indicates that the compact spare tire is secure and the cable is towards the rear of the wheel. 4. Turn the folding wrench clockwise to the hoist shaft.
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...toxic. When anything from a container is driven for an extended period with light to detect the compact spare tire and disable the all-wheel drive system. Appearance Care Cleaning products can be hazardous - some more information. Some are inhaled in operations. Always open the doors or ...vehicle to moderate acceleration, for more than others - and they get on in a straight line. You may damage your vehicle's all-wheel drive system if your vehicle is used to clean the vehicle, be sure to clean the vehicle: Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint ...
...toxic. When anything from a container is driven for an extended period with light to detect the compact spare tire and disable the all-wheel drive system. Appearance Care Cleaning products can be hazardous - some more information. Some are inhaled in operations. Always open the doors or ...vehicle to moderate acceleration, for more than others - and they get on in a straight line. You may damage your vehicle's all-wheel drive system if your vehicle is used to clean the vehicle, be sure to clean the vehicle: Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint ...
Owner's Manual
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... 40 Usage Front Fog Lamps Ignition Relay, Neutral Start Switch, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Body Control Module-Battery Power S Band, Remote Digital Radio Receiver All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Module Cruise Control Front Power Outlets/Lights, OnStar® Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Starter Solenoid Battery Fuse Anti-lock Brake System (ABS...
... 40 Usage Front Fog Lamps Ignition Relay, Neutral Start Switch, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Body Control Module-Battery Power S Band, Remote Digital Radio Receiver All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Module Cruise Control Front Power Outlets/Lights, OnStar® Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Starter Solenoid Battery Fuse Anti-lock Brake System (ABS...
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... See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-64 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-61 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-59 All-Wheel Drive ...5-44 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3-44 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-11 Antenna, Integrated Windshield ...3-114 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-114 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-8 Anti...
... See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-64 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-61 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-59 All-Wheel Drive ...5-44 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3-44 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-11 Antenna, Integrated Windshield ...3-114 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-114 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-8 Anti...
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... Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using Your ...6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-34 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-3 Manual Passenger Seat ...1-2 Message All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning ...3-44 Center ...3-39 Change Engine Oil ...3-42 Charging System Indicator ...3-40 Door Ajar Warning ...3-43 Message (cont.) Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...3-40 Low...
... Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using Your ...6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-34 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-3 Manual Passenger Seat ...1-2 Message All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning ...3-44 Center ...3-39 Change Engine Oil ...3-42 Charging System Indicator ...3-40 Door Ajar Warning ...3-43 Message (cont.) Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...3-40 Low...