Towing A Trailer - Pontiac 2003 Aztek Owner's Manual

Automatic Level Control
On vehicles equipped with the level control, the rear of
the vehicle is automatically kept level as you load or
unload your vehicle. However, you should still not
exceed the GVWR or the GAWR. See Loading Your
Vehicle on page 4-35.
If the ignition key
is in ACCESSORY, ON or when RAP
is active, you may hear the compressor operating
when you load your vehicle or shortly after you start
your vehicle, and periodically
as
the system self-adjusts.
This is normal. See "Retained Accessory Power"
under Ignition Positions on page 2-22.
The compressor should operate for brief periods of time.
If the sound continues for an extended period of time
(longer than one minute) or occurs many times
within one trip, your vehicle needs service.
Using heavier suspension components to get added
durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your
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Towing a Trailer
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drive properly, you can lose control when you
pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too
heavy, the brakes may not work well
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or even
at all. You and your passengers could be
seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you have
followed all the steps in this section. Ask your
dealer for advice and information about towing
a trailer with your vehicle.
Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage
your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered
by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow
the advice in this part, and see your dealer for
important iniormaiion aboui towing a
iraiier with
your vehicle. Additional rear axle maintenance
is required for a vehicle used to tow a trailer. See
"Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index.
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