Page 1 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 Controls ... 2-1 Keys ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem, and the name AZTEK are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice.
Page 3 Index A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book.
Page 4 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Passenger Seat ...1-2 Six-Way Power Seats ...1-2 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Heated Seats ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-5 Rear Seats ...1-6 Rear Seat Operation ...1-6 Split Bench Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-11 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-11 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-15 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-16 Driver Position ...1-16...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Passenger Seat Pull up on the lever, located on the front of the seat, to unlock and move the seat. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever. To make sure the seat is locked into place, try to move the seat back and forth with your body.
Page 9: Manual Lumbar
Manual Lumbar The knob that controls this feature is located on the outboard sides of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats. Turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support. Turn the knob toward the rear of the vehicle to decrease lumbar support.
Page 10: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, pull up on the recliner lever located on the outboard sides of both the driver’s and front passenger’s seats. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it’s locked into position.
Page 11: Head Restraints
CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can not do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt can not do its job because it will not be against your body.
Page 12: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation The rear seats in your vehicle have seat operating features to adjust, fold, remove and reinstall the seats. By using the seat operating procedures, in the correct order, you can easily remove the seats from your vehicle.
Page 13: Removing The Split Bench Seat
To fold the seatback forward lift up on the recliner lever and fold the seatback forward. The seatback will lock into place. Lift up on the lever again to raise the seatback. The seatback will lock into place when you push it back to the upright position.
Page 14: Replacing The Split Bench Seats
5. To release the front latches, squeeze the angled latch release bar toward the straight crossbar. 6. Remove the seat by rocking it slightly toward the rear of the vehicle and then pulling it out. Repeat these steps for the other section of the split bench seat.
Page 15 CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.
Page 16 2. Make sure the bench seat is angled so that the front hooks clear the ﬂoor pins. If the front legs are not attached correctly, the rear legs will not attach to the rear set of ﬂoor pins. 1-10 3. Firmly push the rear hooks onto the rear ﬂoor pins by pushing down on the rear of the seat.
Page 17: Safety Belts
Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she can not wear a safety belt properly.
Page 18: Why Safety Belts Work
A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed.
Page 19 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-13...
Page 20 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-14...
Page 21: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident...
Page 22: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your fault — you and your passengers can be hurt.
Page 23 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.
Page 24 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 25 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 26 What is wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-20 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 27 What is wrong with this? The belt is over an armrest. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt.
Page 28 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-22 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 29 What is wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 30: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 31: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
Page 32: Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here is how to wear one properly. Lap-Shoulder Belt 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
Page 33 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the pelvic bones.
Page 34: Center Rear Passenger Position
The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 35 1. Remove the shoulder belt from its stowage location 2. Insert the metal knob on the shoulder belt into the in the roof and pull it all the way down to the lap belt. keyhole on the lap belt buckle as shown. Be sure to slide the shoulder belt part into the keyhole until it locks into place.
Page 36 3. To make the lap belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. 1-30 To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug 4. Buckle, position and release the lap-shoulder belt the same way as the other lap-shoulder belts.
Page 37: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear safety belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 38 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. The guide must be on top of the belt. 1-32...
Page 39 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-25. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides.
Page 40 2. Attach the elastic cord to the comfort guide on the center passenger shoulder belt. 1-34 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. The guide must be on top of the belt. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Center Rear Passenger Position on page 1-28.
Page 41: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. It is free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 42 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 43 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 44: Infants And Young Children
CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 45 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb (110 kg) force on a person’s arms.
Page 46 1-40 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 47 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Page 48: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous ﬂat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 49 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 50 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 51: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We, therefore, recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.
Page 52: Top Strap Anchor Location
In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points.
Page 53 Outside Position Bench Seat Center Position Bench Seat 1-47...
Page 54: Lower Anchorages And Top Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You will ﬁnd anchors in both rear seat outside passenger positions. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints.
Page 55 A. Lower Anchorage B. Lower Anchorage In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a label on the seatback.
Page 56: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. See Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-48.
Page 57 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-51...
Page 58: Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Rear Seat Position
4. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use you knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 59 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.
Page 60: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. When you remove the child restraint, be sure to reconnect the lap and shoulder parts of the belt so they will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
Page 61 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 4.
Page 62: Airbag System
5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. You may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 63 Frontal airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inﬂating frontal airbag. But these airbags must inﬂate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations. Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash...
Page 64 CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you are too close to an inﬂating airbag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for airbag inﬂation before and during a crash.
Page 65: Where Are The Airbags
The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-31 for more information. Where Are the Airbags? The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel.
Page 66 If your vehicle has one, the driver’s side impact airbag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. 1-60 If your vehicle has one, the right front passenger’s side impact airbag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door.
Page 67: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other...
Page 68 Airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds. For example: • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbag could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the object were moving. • If the object deforms, the airbag could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the object does not deform.
Page 69: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. For both frontal and side impact airbags, the sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inﬂator, which inﬂates the airbag.
Page 70: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? After the airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inﬂated. Some components of the airbag module will be hot for a short time. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver’s frontal airbag and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s frontal airbag.
Page 71 In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inﬂate only once. After an airbag inﬂates, you will need some new parts for your airbag system.
Page 72: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-12.
Page 73: Replacing Restraint System Parts
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
Page 74 NOTES 1-68...
Page 75: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Door Locks ...2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-9 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-9 Lockout Protection ...2-10 Liftgate/Tailgate ...2-10 Windows ...2-12 Power Windows ...2-13...
Page 76: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 77: Remote Keyless Entry System
® Your vehicle has the PASS-Key III vehicle theft system. The key has a transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in the vehicle’s steering column. If a replacement key or any additional key is needed, you must purchase this key from your dealer. The key will have PK3 stamped on it.
Page 78: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: •...
Page 79 The UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter will disarm the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-14 for more information. If you would like to program the way the headlamps, parking lamps and horn operate with remote unlock conﬁrmation, and your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-51.
Page 80: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years. United States You can tell the battery is weak if the KEY FOB BATTERY LOW message appears in the message center. If you get this message, the battery in the key fob needs to be replaced.
Page 81: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked.
Page 82: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks The power door lock switch is located on the driver’s and front passenger’s door armrest. Press the front of the switch to lock all doors, or press the rear of the switch to unlock all doors. The rear doors do not have power door lock switches. Instead, each rear door has a manual lever that works only that door’s lock.
Page 83: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Programmable Automatic Door Locks All of the doors will automatically lock when all doors are closed, the engine is running and the shift lever is shifted out of PARK (P). All of the doors will automatically unlock when the shift lever is shifted into PARK (P).
Page 84: Lockout Protection
Canceling the Rear Door Security Locks 1. Unlock and open the rear door from the outside. 2. Push the lever down to disengage the safety lock. 3. Close the door. 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other rear door lock.
Page 85 Liftgate/Tailgate Release To open the liftgate from the inside of the vehicle, press the liftgate release button located on the instrument panel switchbank. To open the liftgate from the outside of the vehicle, insert the key into the lock and turn it clockwise, or press REAR on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 86: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 87: Power Windows
Power Windows Switches on the driver’s door armrest control each of the windows when the ignition is in ON, ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-20 for more information. In addition, each passenger’s door has a window switch.
Page 88: Sun Visors
Window Lock Out The driver’s window controls also include a lock-out switch. Press the right side of the WDO LOCK switch to stop rear passengers from lowering their window. The driver can still control all of the windows with the lock on.
Page 89: Arming With The Power Lock Switch
Once armed, the alarm will go off if someone tries to open one of the doors on the vehicle without the remote keyless entry transmitter or the key, or tries to turn the ignition without using the correct key. The horn will sound and the headlamps and parking lamps will ﬂash any time the alarm sounds.
Page 90: Disarming With Your Key
Disarming with Your Key Your alarm system will disarm when you use your key to unlock the driver’s door. The security light will stop ﬂashing to let you know the system is no longer armed. Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will disarm when you press UNLOCK on your remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the...
Page 91: Pass-Key ® Iii
® PASS-Key III Operation Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key theft deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition.
Page 92 Canadian Owners: If you lose or damage your keys, only a GM dealer can service PASS-Key have new keys made. To program additional keys you will need two current driver’s keys (black in color). You must add a step to the following procedure. After Step 3, repeat Steps 1 through 3 with the second current driver’s key.
Page 93: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: • If you have all-wheel drive, keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km).
Page 94: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
B (ACCESSORY): This position allows you to use things like the radio and the windshield wipers while the engine is off. This position will also allow you to turn off the engine. Use ACCESSORY if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off, for example, if your vehicle is being pushed or towed.
Page 95: Engine Coolant Heater
3. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for a maximum of 15 seconds.
Page 96: Automatic Transaxle Operation
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things.
Page 97 CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 98 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you are: • Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. • Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down.
Page 99: Shift Lock Release
SECOND (2): This position gives you more power, but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. Notice: Driving in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (40 km) or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h) may damage the transaxle.
Page 100: Parking Brake
Parking Brake The parking brake is located under the instrument panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on.
Page 101: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 102: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Page 103: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell.
Page 104: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle.
Page 105: Mirrors
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror If the vehicle has this mirror, it has a lever located at the bottom that is used to change the mirror from the day to the night position. To reduce glare from headlalmps behind you while driving at night, pull the lever toward you.
Page 106: Onstar System
® OnStar System ® OnStar uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. ® A complete OnStar user’s guide and the terms and ®...
Page 107: Storage Areas
® OnStar Personal Calling ® As an OnStar subscriber, the Personal Calling capability is available if your hand-held cell phone is lost, forgotten, or has a low battery. It is a hands-free wireless phone that is integrated into the vehicle. Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges.
Page 108: Overhead Console
Overhead Console If your vehicle has the overhead console it has a storage compartment, a compartment for your garage door opener and a compartment for your sunglasses. ® If your vehicle has the OnStar System, the OnStar buttons will replace the front storage compartment. See ®...
Page 109: Front Door Utility Packs
Storage Compartment To open the storage compartment, located at the front of the overhead console, press the release latch forward. Then pull the compartment down to the full open position. Sunglasses Storage Compartment To open the sunglasses storage compartment in the overhead console, press the release button.
Page 110: Rear Storage Area
The console/cooler contains a top tray for storage. Remove the top tray to put items in the cooler. The cooler may also have a coinholder. To remove the console/cooler from the vehicle, lift the handle from the driver’s side to a fully upright position. Rear Storage Area There are four small storage compartments in the rear of your vehicle.
Page 111 If you have the luggage carrier, you can load things on top of your vehicle. If you do load things on the top of your vehicle, you must load them on the luggage carrier crossrails. These are available from your dealer. The luggage carrier has four tie-down loops on the inside of each right and left side rail.
Page 112 Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-31. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving, check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened.
Page 113: Convenience Net
To adjust the crossrails, lift the release levers on each side to unlock them. Slide the crossrails forward or backward, as needed, to accommodate loads of various sizes. After repositioning the crossrails, engage the release lever. This will lock the crossrails in place. Notice: Opening the sunroof when the luggage rack crossrails are not in the full-rear position could cause damage to the sunroof or luggage rack.
Page 114: Cargo Cover
Cargo Cover If your vehicle has a cargo cover, you can use it to cover items in the rear of the vehicle. Remove the cover from its pouch and place the loops found on each corner of the cover, over the four pegs in each corner of the rear if the vehicle.
Page 115: Sliding Rear Convenience Tray
Sliding Rear Convenience Tray CAUTION: If any removable convenience item is not secured properly, it can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to secure any such item properly. Your vehicle may have a sliding rear convenience tray. The sliding rear convenience tray can be pulled out onto the tailgate making it easier to load or unload items.
Page 116 Removing the Sliding Rear Convenience Tray 1. Make sure that all items have been removed from the top and the inside of the sliding rear convenience tray. 2. Push down on the release lever in front of the handle of the tray to release the pin from the ﬂoor track assembly and pull the tray fully rearward onto the tailgate until you hear a click.
Page 117 5. Use the handle to lift up on the tray while pulling it towards you. Use your other hand to support and lift the tray from the bottom. Remove the tray from the vehicle. The rear of the tray has rollers for you to move it on the ground, in an upright position, without having to carry it.
Page 118 2. Unlock the slide locks from the two rear ﬂoor retainers by pushing the button down and pressing them inward. 3. Disengage the front forks from the retainers by lifting and pulling the assembly toward you. 2-44 Reinstalling the Floor Track Assembly Before beginning this procedure make sure that nothing is in the rear of the vehicle.
Page 119 1. Slide the ﬂoor track assembly in while aligning the front forks, located on the bottom front of the track assembly, so that the forks slide under the two front ﬂoor retainers. 2. Insert the slide locks under the two rear ﬂoor retainers by pushing the button down and pressing them outward.
Page 120 3. Feed the tethered ring upward through the lower sidewall loop on each side of the vehicle. Make sure that the tethered ring is placed on the outer edge of the tailgate, on each side of the vehicle, for later attachment to the tray. 4.
Page 121 3. Make sure the pin on bottom of the convenience tray ﬁts into the hole on the ﬂoor track assembly. 4. Roll the tray forward into the vehicle until you hear a click. 5. Press the release lever and pull the tray onto the tailgate.
Page 122: Sunroof
Sunroof If the vehicle has a sunroof, the switch is located between the sun visors. The sunroof switch will only work when the ignition is ON or when the ignition is off and retained accessory power is active (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-20 for more information.
Page 123: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass ...3-9 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Windshield Washer ...3-10 Cruise Control ...3-10 Exterior Lamps ...3-13 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...3-14...
Page 124 Section 3 Message Center ...3-39 Service Traction System Warning Message ...3-39 Traction Active Message ...3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message ...3-40 Charging System Indicator Message ...3-40 Low Oil Pressure Message ...3-41 Change Engine Oil Message ...3-42 Low Tire Message ...3-42 Door Ajar Warning Message ...3-43 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message ...3-43 ®...
Page 125 NOTES...
Page 126: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 127 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Side Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-26. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-28. C. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. D.
Page 128: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on top of the steering column.
Page 129: Tilt Wheel
Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column.
Page 130: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 131: Flash-To-Pass
Flash-to-Pass When the headlamps are off, pull the lever toward you to momentarily turn on the high beams. This will signal that you are going to pass. When you release the lever, they will turn off. Windshield Wipers WIPER : Turn the band marked WIPER to control the windshield wipers.
Page 132: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer : To wash your windshield, press and hold the windshield washer paddle. The washers and wipers will operate. When you release the paddle, the washers will stop, and the wipers will continue to operate for two cycles, unless your wipers were already on. In that case, the wipers will resume the wiper speed you had selected earlier.
Page 133 CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control.
Page 134 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you do not need to reset it. Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to Resume/Accelerate (R/A) brieﬂy.
Page 135: Exterior Lamps
Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down.
Page 136: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
Lamps on Reminder If the driver’s door is opened and you turn the ignition to OFF while leaving the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
Page 137: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps The fog lamp button is located on the exterior lamp control. Press the FOG PUSH button to turn the fog lamps on. To turn off the fog lamps, press the fog lamp button or turn the ignition off. If you turn on the fog lamps while the DRL are on, the parking lamps will turn on automatically.
Page 138: Interior Lamps Control
Interior Lamps Control The interior lamp control is located to the left of the steering column, below the exterior lamp control. Turn the interior lamp control to one of the following positions: OFF: This position turns the interior lamps off. DOOR: This position turns on the interior lamps when any door is opened and when the ignition key is removed from the ignition.
Page 139: Entry Lighting
Entry Lighting With entry lighting, the interior of your vehicle will illuminate for 25 seconds so you can see inside your vehicle before you enter. To activate entry lighting, do one of the following: • Unlock a door using the key when the interior lamp control is in the DOOR position and the ignition is OFF.
Page 140: Exit Lighting
Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on for about 30 seconds whenever you remove the key from the ignition, if the following conditions are met: • The vehicle is in PARK (P). • The key is out of the ignition. •...
Page 141: Front Reading Lamps
Front Reading Lamps There are two reading lamps located on the rearview mirror. To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the button located next to each lamp. These lamps will come on each time you open the doors, if the interior lamp control is in the ON or DOOR position.
Page 142: Accessory Power Outlets
Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets you can plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. There is a single front power outlet located on the ﬂoor console above the climate control system outlets. There is one rear power outlet located in the rear of the vehicle on the driver’s side.
Page 143: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter If your vehicle has an ashtray and cigarette lighter, they are located in the glove box. The ashtray ﬁts into the cupholders. The cigarette lighter installs into the accessory power outlet in the instrument panel switchbank. To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go.
Page 144 (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, then directs the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the ﬂoor outlets. (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets.
Page 145: Rear Window Defogger
The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity, or moisture, condensing on the cool window glass.
Page 146: Dual Climate Control System
Dual Climate Control System Your vehicle may have a dual climate control system. With this system you can, individually, control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for your vehicles driver and passengers. Operation Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airﬂow inside your vehicle.
Page 147 (Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off. When the button is pressed, an indicator light will come on.
Page 148: Outlet Adjustment
(Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets, with some air directed to the ﬂoor outlets. In this mode, the system will automatically turn off recirculation and run the air-conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing.
Page 149: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Page 150: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. The indicator warning lights and gages are explained on the following pages.
Page 151: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). However, a Canadian odometer will remain in metric units only.
Page 152 Retro-Active Reset The trip odometer has a feature called retro-active reset. This feature can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of miles or kilometers driven since the ignition was last turned on. This can be used if you forget to reset your trip odometer at the beginning of a trip.
Page 153: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds.
Page 154: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem.
Page 155: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light United States Your vehicle may have an anti-lock brake system warning light. If it does, the light should come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you’ve started your engine, turn the ignition off.
Page 156: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Page 157: If The Light Is Flashing
This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after awhile, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good, and your engine may not run as smoothly.
Page 158: If The Light Is On Steady
If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”...
Page 159: Highbeam On Light
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know in order to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or check engine light is on...
Page 160: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage United States When the indicator nears empty, you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. If your fuel is low, the warning message in the message center will come on. See Low Fuel Warning Message on page 3-44 later in this section.
Page 161: Message Center
Message Center The message center is located in the instrument panel cluster at the bottom of the tachometer. It gives you important safety and maintenance facts. Service Traction System Warning Message United States If your vehicle has the traction control system and this message is displayed when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system.
Page 162: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message United States This message will come on when your engine gets too hot. If this message comes on, it means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Page 163: Maintenance Schedule
Low Oil Pressure Message United States Your vehicle is equipped with a low oil pressure warning message. Your oil pressure message lets you know when you may have a problem with your engine oil pressure. When the engine is running and this message appears, the engine oil level may be too low.
Page 164: Change Engine Oil Message
Change Engine Oil Message United States When this message comes on and stays on after you have started the engine, it means that service is required for your vehicle. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 and Engine Oil on page 5-14 for more information.
Page 165: Door Ajar Warning Message
Door Ajar Warning Message United States This message will come on when the ignition is turned to ON or START and the driver’s or passenger’s door is open. Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message United States This message will come on when the ignition is turned to ON or START and the liftgate is open.
Page 166: All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message United States Your vehicle may have this message. If it does, it will come on when there is a spare tire on the vehicle, or when the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on, or when the rear differential ﬂuid is overheating. This message will go out when the differential ﬂuid cools.
Page 167: Low Brake Fluid Warning Message
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message United States If your brake ﬂuid is low, the warning message will come on and stay on until you add brake ﬂuid. The brake system warning light will also be illuminated. If this message appears, the brakes need attention. You should have your vehicle serviced immediately.
Page 168: Program Mode Message
Program Mode Message United States If you receive this message, your vehicle is in program mode. If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you are ready to begin programming your vehicle’s customization features. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-51 for more information.
Page 169: Parking Lamp Warning Message
Parking Lamp Warning Message United States If you receive this message, one or both of the vehicle’s parking lamp bulbs needs replacement. See Bulb Replacement on page 5-46 for bulb replacement instructions. Driver Information Center (DIC) Canada United States shown, Canada similar If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), the display is located on the instrument panel cluster directly above the steering column.
Page 170: Compass Variance
Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas of the country, the difference is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the compass must be set. Compass Calibration If the calibration required symbol, or C, appears in the compass, you must manually put the compass into...
Page 171: Dic Controls And Displays
PONTIAC: PONTIAC will be displayed for three seconds. DRIVER #: This message will be displayed for three seconds after PONTIAC appears in the display. This message lets you know which remote keyless entry transmitter and customization features the vehicle is using.
Page 172 SET: This button is used to select and set the options to your preference. The DIC will always display the compass reading and the outside temperature. If the temperature is below 38°F (3°C), the temperature reading will toggle between displaying the temperature and the word ICE for two minutes.
Page 173: Dic Vehicle Personalization
In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 and Engine Oil on page 5-14. TIRE PRESSURE: The check tire pressure system can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire.
Page 174 Entering Programming Mode To program features, your vehicle must be in the programming mode. To enter this mode, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition key to ON with the vehicle in PARK (P). 2. Press and release the MODE button, then scroll through the DIC messages until PRESS SET TO BEGIN PERSONALIZATION is displayed.
Page 175: Interior Lighting Delay
Your vehicle was originally programmed to the 30 second mode. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Follow the instructions for “Entering Programming Mode” listed previously. 2.
Page 176: Interior Lighting On
Interior Lighting On The interior lighting on feature can be programmed to one of the following modes: KEY OUT: The interior lamps will come on for about 25 seconds whenever you remove the key from the ignition. DOOR: The interior lamps will come on for about 25 seconds when any door is opened.
Page 177 Your vehicle was originally programmed to ALL. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Follow the instructions for “Entering Programming Mode” listed previously. 2. Make sure that the AUTO DOOR LOCK feature is programmed to ON.
Page 178: Delayed Locking
Delayed Locking The delayed locking feature can be programmed to one of the following modes: ON: Lock your vehicle using the power door lock switch or the remote keyless transmitter while any door is opened. You will hear three chimes and the doors will not lock.
Page 179: Unlock Feedback
ALL: All doors will unlock with every press of UNLOCK on the remote entry transmitter. Your vehicle was originally programmed to ALL. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1.
Page 180: Exiting Programming Mode
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. Lock Feedback The lock feedback feature can be programmed to one of the following modes: OFF: When LOCK is pressed on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the headlamps and parking lamps will...
Page 181: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units.
Page 182: Radio With Cd (Base Level)
Radio with CD (Base Level) Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: •...
Page 183: Playing The Radio
Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. RCL (Recall): Push this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. Push this knob to display the time with the ignition off.
Page 184: Setting Preset Stations
To scan preset stations, press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than four seconds until PSCAN and the preset number appear on the display. You will hear a double beep. The radio will go to the ﬁrst preset station stored on your pushbuttons, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station.
Page 185: Rds And Xm
5. Press and hold the EQ button or push the SELECT knob to store the equalization setting and the number. EQ SAVED will appear on the display and you will hear a beep. 6. Repeat the steps for the other EQ settings and numbers.
Page 186: Rds Messages
SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: 1. Press PROG TYPE to activate program type select mode. The PTY symbol will appear on the display. 2. Turn the SELECT knob to select a PTY. 3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press and hold either SCAN arrow, and the radio will begin scanning the stations in the PTY.
Page 187: Radio Messages
INFO (Information): If the current station has a message, INFO will appear on the display. Press this button to see the message. The message may display the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds.
Page 188 Radio Display Message XL (Explicit XL on the radio display, Language Channels) after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating Updating encryption code No Signal Loss of signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) CH Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavail Channel no longer...
Page 189 Radio Display Message No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Locked Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Chk XMRcvr...
Page 190: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD when the ignition is off, ﬁrst press the eject symbol or push the RCL knob. If you insert a CD with the radio off and the ignition on, it will start to play.
Page 191 If either arrow is held or pressed more than once, the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD. SCAN : Press and hold either arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN and the track number appear on the display and you hear a beep. The CD will go to the next track, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next track.
Page 192: Radio With Cd (Mp3)
Radio with CD (MP3) Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming •...
Page 193 Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. RCL (Recall): Push this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. When the ignition is off, push this knob to display the time.
Page 194 To scan preset stations, press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than four seconds until PSCAN and the preset number appear on the display. You will hear a double beep. The radio will go to the ﬁrst preset station stored on the pushbuttons, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station.
Page 195 5. Press and hold the EQ button or push the SELECT knob to store the equalization setting and the number. EQ SAVED will appear on the display and you will hear a beep. 6. Repeat the steps for the other EQ settings and numbers.
Page 196 SCAN : Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: 1. Press PROG TYPE to activate program type select mode. The PTY symbol will appear on the display. 2. Turn the SELECT knob to select a PTY. 3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press and hold either SCAN arrow, and the radio will begin scanning the stations in the PTY.
Page 197 ALERT! will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all RDS stations. INFO (Information): If the current station has a message, INFO will appear on the display. Press this button to see the message. The message may display the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc.
Page 198 Radio Display Message XL (Explicit XL on the radio display, Language Channels) after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating Updating encryption code No Signal Loss of signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) CH Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavail Channel no longer...
Page 199 Radio Display Message No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Locked Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Chk XMRcvr...
Page 200 Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off, ﬁrst press the EJECT button or push the RCL knob. If you insert a CD with the radio off and the ignition on, it will start to play.
Page 201: Using An Mp3 Cd
SEEK : Press the up arrow to go to the start of the next track. Press the down arrow to go to the start of the previous track. Pressing either arrow for more than two seconds will search the previous or next tracks at two tracks per second.
Page 202 If a CD contains more than the maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, 10 sessions, and 255 ﬁles the player will let you access and navigate up to the maximum, but all items over the maximum will be ignored. Root Directory The root directory will be treated as a folder.
Page 203 File System and Naming The song name that will be displayed will be the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio will display the ﬁle name without the extension (such as .mp3) as the track name.
Page 204 If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” later in this section. 1 (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track. Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at 10 times the normal playing speed.
Page 205 SEEK : Press the up arrow to go to the start of the next track. Press the down arrow to go to the start of the previous track. Pressing either arrow for more than two seconds will search the previous or next tracks at two tracks per second.
Page 206: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. •...
Page 207 This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station.
Page 208 AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, the audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select MIN, MED, or MAX. Each higher setting will allow for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds.
Page 209 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) AUDIO: Push the AUDIO knob until BASS, MID, or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy, decrease the treble. To adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the middle position, select BASS, MID, or TREB and push and hold the AUDIO knob.
Page 210 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Press the P-TYPE button to activate program type select mode. P-TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the display. 2.
Page 211 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) These buttons have factory PTY presets. Up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2. 2.
Page 212 If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements, press the TRAF button and the radio will seek to a station that does. When a station that broadcasts traffic announcements is found, the radio will stop seeking and brackets will be displayed around TRAF.
Page 213 Radio Display Message XL (Explicit XL on the radio display, Language Channels) after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating Updating encryption code No Signal Loss of signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) CH Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavail Channel no longer...
Page 214 Radio Display Message No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Locked Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Chk XMRcvr...
Page 215 Playing a CD If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD will start playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol will appear on the CD.
Page 216 Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded CD For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the display. To play a speciﬁc CD, ﬁrst press the CD AUX button, then press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD. A small bar will appear under the CD number that is playing and the track number will appear.
Page 217 RDM (Random): With random, you can listen to the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order, on one CD or on all of the CDs. To use random, do one of the following: • To play the tracks on the CD you are listening to in random order, press and release the RDM button.
Page 218: Using Song List Mode
Using Song List Mode The six-disc CD changer has a feature called song list. This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections. To save tracks into the song list feature, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on and load it with at least one CD.
Page 219 To delete the entire song list, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on. 2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on. S-LIST will appear on the display. 3. Press and hold the SONG LIST button for more than four seconds.
Page 220: Rear Seat Entertainment System
Rear Seat Entertainment System Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system includes a DVD player, a video display screen, two sets of wireless headphones, and a remote control. Parental Control This button is located behind the video screen, next to the auxiliary jacks, near the driver of the vehicle.
Page 221: Stereo Rca Jacks
To adjust the volume on the wireless headphones, use the volume control. Notice: Do not store the headphones in heat or direct sunlight. This could damage the headphones and repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Keep the headphones stored in a cool, dry place. If there is a decreased audio signal during CD or DVD play, there may be a low hissing noise through the speakers and/or headphones.
Page 222: Video Screen
Audio Output Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary devices can be heard through the following possible sources: • Wireless Headphones • Vehicle’s Speakers • Wired Headphones (not included) Only one audio source can be heard through the vehicle’s speakers at a time. The RSE system or an auxiliary device can be heard through all of the vehicle’s speakers when the following occurs:...
Page 223: Dvd Player
DVD Player The DVD player is located in the overhead console. The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the DVD player and/or by the buttons on the remote control. See “Remote Control” later in this section for more information. The RSE system DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the appropriate region code for the country that the vehicle was sold in.
Page 224 (Play/Pause): Press this button to start play of a DVD or CD. Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it. Press it again to continue play of a DVD or CD. (Main Menu): Press this button to view the media menu.
Page 225: Remote Control
Stopping and Resuming Playback To stop playing a disc, press and release the stop button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote control. To resume playback, press the play/pause button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote control. The movie should resume play from where it was last stopped if the disc has not been ejected and the stop button has not been pressed twice on the remote...
Page 226 Remote Control Buttons (Power): Press this button to turn the DVD player on and off. (Title): Press this button to go back to the title screen, if there is one. 3-104 (Directional Arrows): Press these buttons to move through DVD menus. The up arrow will skip to the next chapter or track, the down arrow will take you to the beginning of the current chapter or track.
Page 227 SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch the system between the DVD player and an auxiliary source. (Stop): Press this button to stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD or CD. Press this button twice to return to the beginning of the DVD. (Prior Chapter/Track): Press this button to go to the beginning of the current chapter or track.
Page 228 (Fast Forward): Press this button to fast forward the DVD. To stop fast forwarding, press this button again. This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews. (Play/Pause): Press this button to start play of a DVD or CD.
Page 229 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action No power. The ignition may not be in ACCESSORY, ON, START, or RAP. The parental control button might have been pressed. The power indicator light will ﬂash. Disc will not play. The system might be off. The parental control button might have been pressed.
Page 230 Problem Recommended Action The language in the audio Press the main menu or on the screen is wrong. button on the DVD player or the remote control and change the audio or language selection on the DVD menu. The remote control does Point the remote control not work.
Page 231 Problem Recommended Action The fast forward, reverse, Some commands that do previous, and next one thing for DVDs will functions do not work. not always work or perform the same function for audio, CDs or games. These functions may also be disabled when the DVD is playing the copyright information or...
Page 232: Dvd Messages
DVD Messages The following errors may be displayed on the video screen. Disc Format Error: This message will be displayed if a disc is inserted upside down, if the disc is not readable, or if the disc format is not compatible. Disc Play Error: This message will be displayed if the mechanism cannot play the disc.
Page 233: Rear Audio Controller (Rac)
Rear Audio Controller (RAC) Your vehicle may have the Rear Audio Controller (RAC). With RAC you can control certain radio functions. SEEK : Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or the previous radio station. When a CD is playing, the player will advance with the up arrow and reverse with the down arrow.
Page 234: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has this feature, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: PRE-SET: Press this button to go to stations that are programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons. The radio will only seek preset stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band.
Page 235: Radio Reception
Radio Reception The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. Static can occur on AM stations caused by things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise.
Page 236: Integrated Windshield Antenna
Integrated Windshield Antenna The antenna in your vehicle is a very thin, metal layer in the windshield. The outline of the antenna can be seen near the edges of the windshield. The connector is at the top of the windshield, where the headliner ends.
Page 237: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 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...
Page 238: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Whenever we drive, we are taking on an important responsibility. This is true for any motor vehicle — passenger car, van, truck, sport utility. Driver behavior, the driving environment, and the vehicle’s design all affect how well a vehicle performs. But statistics show that the most important factor, by far, is how we drive.
Page 239: Vehicle Design
Vehicle Design According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, utility vehicles have a signiﬁcantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Utility vehicles do have higher ground clearance and a narrower track or shorter wheelbase than passenger cars, to make them more capable for off-road driving.
Page 240: Drunken Driving
Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that distracts from the driving task — such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call, reading, or reaching for something on the ﬂoor — makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting injury.
Page 241 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of liquors like whiskey, gin, or vodka.
Page 242: Control Of A Vehicle
But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent.
Page 243: Braking
Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a second.
Page 244: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle may have anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. United States If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, this warning light on the instrument panel will come on brieﬂy when you start your vehicle.
Page 245: Braking In Emergencies
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
Page 246: Traction Control System (Tcs)
If you do not have anti-lock, use a “squeeze” braking technique. This will give you maximum braking while maintaining steering control. You can do this by pushing on the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure. In an emergency, you will probably want to squeeze the brakes hard without locking the wheels.
Page 247: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System
See Service Traction System Warning Message on page 3-39. When this warning message is on, the TRAC OFF light will come on to remind you that the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle.
Page 248: Steering
Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control”...
Page 249: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 250: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
Page 251: Loss Of Control
• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you are following a larger vehicle. Also, you will not have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
Page 252 Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s three control systems.
Page 253: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. •...
Page 254: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare, as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down a little.
Page 255 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking.
Page 256: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning does not happen often.
Page 257: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: •...
Page 258: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. 4-22 The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 259: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up.
Page 260: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 261 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transaxle.
Page 262: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. 4-26 Also see Tires on page 5-52. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles.
Page 263 What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it is about freezing (32°F;...
Page 264: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling, you will just slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer. • Whatever your braking system, allow greater following distance on any slippery road. •...
Page 265 • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, ﬂoor mats — anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.
Page 266: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes.
Page 267: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If your vehicle has traction control, you should turn your traction control system off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10.
Page 268 Tire and Loading Information Label Example Label A vehicle speciﬁc Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar) of your vehicle. With the driver’s door open, you will ﬁnd the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The tire and loading information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds.
Page 269 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 270 Example 2 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) Available Cargo Weight 4-34 Total Item 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 750 lbs (340 kg) 250 lbs (113 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions.
Page 271 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label United States version shown, Canada similar The Certiﬁcation/Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver’s door. The label shows the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo.
Page 272: Towing
If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else, they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn,...
Page 273: Dinghy Towing
Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: • What’s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. • How far will you tow? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow.
Page 274: Level Control
Level Control On vehicles equipped with automatic 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 4-31. You may hear the compressor operating when you load or unload your vehicle, and periodically as the system self-adjusts.
Page 275: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
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.
Page 276: Weight Of The Trailer
And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 In Canada, write to:...
Page 277 If you are using a weight-carrying or a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for your vehicle. After you have loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper.
Page 278: Safety Chains
Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.
Page 279: Making Turns
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you will want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Page 280: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra wiring. The arrows on your instrument panel will ﬂash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also ﬂash, telling other drivers you are about to turn, change lanes or stop.
Page 281: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you do the following: • Start your engine. • Shift into a gear. • Release the parking brake. 2.
Page 282 NOTES 4-46...
Page 283: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling Your Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11...
Page 284 Section 5 Accessory Inﬂator ...5-68 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-70 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-71 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-72 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-78 Secondary Latch System ...5-82 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...5-85 Compact Spare Tire ...5-90 Appearance Care ...5-91 Fabric/Carpet ...5-92...
Page 285: Service
Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Page 286: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-12.
Page 287: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
Page 288: California Fuel
California Fuel If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emission Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California speciﬁcations. If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal speciﬁcations, but emission control system performance may be affected.
Page 289: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. That damage would not be covered under your warranty.
Page 290: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 291 While refueling, let the fuel cap hang by the tether. CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
Page 292: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: •...
Page 293: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle, located under the instrument panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle. 2. At the front of the vehicle, pull up on the center of the hood, and push the secondary hood release to the right.
Page 294: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 295 A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-104. B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-39. C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-34. D. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick. See “Checking the Fluid Level”...
Page 296: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
Page 297: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
Notice: Do not add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap.
Page 298 5-16 • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container.
Page 299: Engine Oil Life System
Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. ® GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle.
Page 300: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change your oil prior to a CHANGE ENGINE OIL message being turned on, reset the system.
Page 301: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace at the ﬁrst oil change after 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
Page 302: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
6. Latch the hooks to secure the panel in place. If the panel moves easily, check that the tabs are seated correctly in the slots. 7. Put the duct back on and reinstall the clamps. CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned.
Page 303: How To Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid
How to Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Notice: Too much or too little ﬂuid can damage the transaxle.
Page 304 Then, without shutting off the engine, do the following: The dipstick is located toward the back of the engine compartment, next to the brake master cylinder. The dipstick handle is a bright red loop. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location.
Page 305: Engine Coolant
Notice: Use of automatic transmission ﬂuid labeled ® other than DEXRON -III, Approved for the H-Speciﬁcation, may damage your vehicle, and the damages may not be covered by your warranty. Always use automatic transmission ﬂuid labeled ® DEXRON -III, Approved for the H-Speciﬁcation. 3.
Page 306: What Coolant To Use
What Coolant to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do not need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Page 307: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle, above the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark, or a little higher.
Page 308: Radiator Pressure Cap
Radiator Pressure Cap Notice: The radiator cap on your vehicle is a pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overﬂow tube on the radiator ﬁller neck. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location.
Page 309: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
Notice: If your engine catches ﬁre because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-28 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency.
Page 310: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation. If an overheated engine condition exists, an overheat protection mode which alternates ﬁring groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In this mode, you will notice a signiﬁcant loss in power and engine performance.
Page 311 CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
Page 312 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you have not found a problem yet, but the coolant level is not at or above the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank.
Page 313: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap — even a little — they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot.
Page 314 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 315 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator ﬁller neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL through the ﬁller neck until the level reaches the base of the ﬁller neck.
Page 316: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 317: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid What Washer Fluid to Use When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a ﬂuid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Page 318: Brakes
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is ﬁlled with DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake ﬂuid level in the reservoir might go down. The ﬁrst is that the brake ﬂuid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 319: Brake Wear
Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir. CAUTION: With the wrong kind of ﬂuid in your brake system, your brakes may not work well, or they may not even work at all.
Page 320: Replacing Brake System Parts
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque speciﬁcations. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets.
Page 321: Jump Starting
Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative ( ) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.
Page 322 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you do not want. You would not be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems.
Page 323 Pull up on the cap to access the remote positive (+) terminal. You should always use the remote positive (+) terminal instead of the positive (+) terminal on the battery. CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 324 CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock.
Page 325 Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal.
Page 326: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. All-wheel-drive vehicles have two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant.
Page 327: Rear Drive Module
Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
Page 328: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-50. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 329 5. Remove the bulb access cover. 6. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn clockwise. 7. Pull the bulb assembly out from the lamp housing. 8. Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the gray tabs and separate the connector from the bulb base.
Page 330: Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker And Parking Lamps
10. Put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing and turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn counterclockwise. 11. Reinstall the bulb access cover making sure it is in place. 12. Align the retaining clips on the back of the headlamp with the rectangular holes in the mounting panel.
Page 331: Taillamps, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps
5. Unscrew the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by pressing the tab while turning it counterclockwise. 6. Replace the bulb by pulling the old one out and gently pushing the new one into the lamp socket. 7. Line up the tabs on the socket with the gaps in the socket holes and screw the bulb socket back into the lamp housing until a click is heard (the tab popping back out).
Page 332: Replacement Bulbs
A. Stop/Taillamps B. Back-up Lamps 4. Unscrew the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by pressing the tab while turning the bulb socket counterclockwise. 5. Replace the bulb by pulling the old one out and gently pushing the new one into the bulb socket. 6.
Page 333: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check” under Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
Page 334: Tires
Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
Page 335: Tire Sidewall Labelling
Tire Sidewall Labelling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description.
Page 336 Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone ﬂat.
Page 337: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the ﬁrst character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S.
Page 338 Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire’s height to its width. Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Page 339 Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inﬂation pressure for that tire. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight; accessory weight; vehicle capacity weight; and production options weight. Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg).
Page 340: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called “wear bars,” that show across the tread of a tire when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread remains. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-63. UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards): A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and treadwear.
Page 341: How To Check
A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s door latch. This label shows your vehicle’s original equipment tires and the correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they are cold. The recommended cold tire inﬂation pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle’s maximum load carrying capacity.
Page 342: Check Tire Pressure System
Check Tire Pressure System Your vehicle may have a check tire pressure system that can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire. The system will not alert you before you drive that a tire is low or ﬂat. You must begin driving before the system will work properly.
Page 343: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Do not reset the check tire pressure system without ﬁrst correcting the cause of the problem and checking and adjusting the pressure in all four tires. If you reset the system when the tire pressures are incorrect, the check tire pressure system will not work properly and may not alert you when a tire is low or high.
Page 344 When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Do not include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label.
Page 345: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: •...
Page 346: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires your vehicle needs, look at the tire and loading information label. For more information about this label and its location on your vehicle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-31. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall.
Page 347: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
Page 348: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Page 349: Used Replacement Wheels
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle. CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be...
Page 350: Tire Chains
Tire Chains CAUTION: Don’t use tire chains. There’s not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash.
Page 351 CAUTION: Inﬂating something too much can make it explode, and you or others could be injured. Be sure to read the inﬂator instructions, and inﬂate any object only to its recommended pressure. To use your accessory inﬂator system, do the following: 1.
Page 352: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the ﬂat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Page 353: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning ﬂashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people.
Page 354: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
When you have a ﬂat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks. The following information will tell you next how to use the jack and change a tire. 5-72 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is located in the storage compartment at the rear of...
Page 355 A. Jack C. Jacking Instructions B. Wing Bolt D. Folding Wrench 3. Remove the jack and jacking tools by turning the wing bolt counterclockwise. Slightly lift up the jack from the bracket tab and then take it out of the storage compartment.
Page 356 A. Hoist Shaft D. Retainer B. Folding Wrench E. Spring C. Hoist Assembly F. Compact Spare Tire 1. Flip the rear cargo area carpet cut out, to expose the hoist shaft. 2. Attach the folding wrench into the hoist shaft. 3.
Page 357 If the spare tire will not lower, the secondary latch may be engaged causing the tire not to lower. Do the following to check the cable: All-wheel-drive Vehicle shown 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is visible.
Page 358 A. Sliding Rear E. Retainer Convenience Tray F. Compact Spare Tire B. Storage Compartment G. Spring Cap Hole H. Hoist Shaft C. Folding Wrench Assembly D. Extension Tube I. Hoist Shaft 1. Push the release lever located in front of the handle of the sliding rear tray to release the pin from the ﬂoor track assembly.
Page 359 8. Tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening to remove the compact spare tire from the cable. 9. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up after removing the spare tire. Do not store a full-size or a ﬂat road tire under the vehicle.
Page 360: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4. If the spare tire has not lowered, tighten the cable all the way and then loosen it at least two times. If the spare tire did lower to the ground, continue with Step 9 under Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-72.
Page 361 3. Locate the notch (A is 3.0 inches (7.5 cm) from the front tire or B is 5.5 inches (14.0 cm) from the rear tire) in the frame. The notch is located near each wheel in the vehicle’s body. Notice: If you use a jack to raise the vehicle without positioning it correctly, you could damage your vehicle.
Page 362 6. Attach the folding wrench to the jack, and turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head 3 inches (7.6 cm). 7. Raise the vehicle by turning the folding wrench clockwise in the jack. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so that there is enough room for the spare tire to ﬁt under the wheel well.
Page 363 CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 10. Install the spare tire and put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub.
Page 364: Secondary Latch System
12. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. Notice: Wheel covers will not ﬁt on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare. Do not try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare tire.
Page 365 To release the spare tire 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 you as you pull the jack out from the spare.
Page 366 Front-wheel-drive Vehicle shown 3. Attach the folding wrench to the jack and raise the jack at least 10 turns. 4. Place the jack under the vehicle, ahead of the rear bumper. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire. 5.
Page 367: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
8. Disconnect the wrench from the jack and carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to push against the spare tire while ﬁrmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand. 9. Tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening when the spare tire has been completely lowered.
Page 368 2. Lay the tire in the rear cargo area of the vehicle with the valve stem up with the center hole of the tire over the D-ring. For vehicles with aluminum wheels, remove the center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the folding wrench.
Page 369 1. Push the sliding rear tray forward to the stored position. 2. Open the driver’s side storage compartment door of the sliding rear tray. 3. Remove the rear cap on the bottom of the storage compartment and ﬂip the D-ring up. 4.
Page 370: Storing The Spare Tire And Tools
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. 5-88 CAUTION: The underbody-mounted spare tire needs...
Page 371 2. Lower the cable to the ground. See Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-72. 3. Tilt the retainer downward and slip it through the center hole of the spare tire. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel.
Page 372: Compact Spare Tire
9. Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on. To put the cover back on, slip the tabs on the bottom of the cover into the bottom of the cover opening.
Page 373: Appearance Care
All-Wheel Drive After installing a compact spare tire on a vehicle with all-wheel drive you will need to drive with light to moderate acceleration, for 10 seconds, in a straight line. This action will allow the vehicle to detect the compact spare tire and disable the all-wheel drive system.
Page 374: Fabric/Carpet
Do not use any of these products unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage the vehicle: • Alcohol • Laundry Soap • Bleach • Reducing Agents Fabric/Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt.
Page 375: Vinyl
Using Cleaner on Fabric 1. First, try the cleaner on an area of the fabric that is not easily seen to make sure the cleaner does not affect the color of the fabric. 2. For liquids: blot with a clean, soft, white cloth. For solids: remove as much as possible and then vacuum or brush.
Page 376: Leather
Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry. • For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. •...
Page 377: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Page 378: Finish Care
Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint ﬁnish. GM-approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-99. The vehicle has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint ﬁnish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat.
Page 379: Aluminum Or Chrome-Plated Wheels
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels The vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied.
Page 380: Sheet Metal Damage
Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty.
Page 381: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products. Description Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil, Remover and asphalt. Chrome Cleaner Use on chrome or and Polish stainless steel.
Page 382: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) This is the legal identiﬁer for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Page 383: Electrical System
Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
Page 384: Floor Console Fuse Block
If you ever have a problem on the road and do not have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same amperage. Just pick a feature of your vehicle that you can get along without — like the radio or cigarette lighter —...
Page 385 Fuse Usage Power Seats Electronic Level Control (ELC) Compressor Liftgate and Endgate Rear Auxiliary Power Outlet Electronic Level Control (ELC) Compressor Relay and Height Sensor Heated Mirrors Power Mirrors Ignition 1 Module Turn Signal Switch Rear Defogger Air Bag Module TCC Switch Climate Control Blower Motor Climate Control Mode and...
Page 386: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block This fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. The back-up lamp relay (A) is located behind and to the left of the underhood fuse block.
Page 387 Fuse Usage Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Control Module Transaxle Solenoids Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Solenoid Valves Oxygen Sensors-Emissions Control Fuel Injectors Engine Controls Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Passenger’s Low-Beam Headlamp Driver’s Low-Beam Headlamp Driver’s High-Beam Headlamp Ignition Switch Battery Power Parking Lamps Passenger’s High-Beam Headlamp Vent Solenoids Fuse...
Page 388 Fuse Main Battery Fuse for Heated Seats, Air Main Battery Fuse for Power Outlets, Level Control, Power Seats and Mirrors and Body Computer Main Battery Fuse for Climate Control Blower and Ignition 3 Relay Main Battery Fuse for Ignition Switch, Radio, Heads-Up Display, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), Instrument Cluster, Air Conditioning and Body Computer...
Page 389: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant (R134a) Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement Complete Overhaul AWD Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement Complete Overhaul...
Page 390 NOTES 5-108...
Page 391 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6-3 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12...
Page 392: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts and recommended ﬂuids and...
Page 393: Using Your Maintenance Schedule
Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.
Page 394: Scheduled Maintenance
The proper replacement parts, ﬂuids and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 and Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13. When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these are used. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
Page 395 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-14. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-17. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 396: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Service and Miles (Kilometers) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components.
Page 397: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
Page 398: Owner Checks And Services
(h) Change automatic transaxle ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. −...
Page 399: At Least Once A Month
Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary.
Page 400 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface.
Page 401 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P) Mechanism Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll.
Page 402: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
Page 403: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs Windshield Wiper Blades (Hook Type) Driver’s Side – 24.0 inches (60.0 cm) Passenger’s Side –...
Page 404: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 405 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-15...
Page 406 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 407: Customer Assistance And Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...7-6 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Courtesy Transportation ...7-8 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ...7-10 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects ...7-11...
Page 408: Customer Assistance And Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Pontiac. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 409 STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you should ﬁle with the BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may have.
Page 410: Online Owner Center
Customer Assistance Offices Pontiac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Pontiac, the letter should be addressed to Pontiac’s Customer Assistance Center. United States — Customer Assistance Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Page 411 From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Canada — Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800...
Page 412: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. Roadside Assistance Program As the owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road.
Page 413: Canadian Roadside Assistance
1-800-ROADSIDE (762-3743), text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Pontiac’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 414: Courtesy Transportation
Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Pontiac helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances,...
Page 415: Additional Program Information
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, reimbursement of up to a ﬁve day maximum may be available for the use of public transportation such as a taxi or bus. In addition, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses of up to a ﬁve day maximum may be available.
Page 416: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations.
Page 417: Reporting Safety Defects
Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data. If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar ® check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection.
Page 418: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-762-2737, or write: Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 419: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Owner’s Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
Page 420 NOTES 7-14...
Page 421 About Driving Your Vehicle ... ii Accessory Inﬂator ... 5-68 Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-20 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-101 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ... 5-19 Air Conditioning ... 3-21, 3-24 Airbag Readiness Light ... 3-31 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ... 7-10 Airbag System ...
Page 422 Audio System(s) (cont.) Radio with Six-Disc CD ... 3-84 Rear Audio Controller (RAC) ... 3-111 Setting the Time ... 3-59 Theft-Deterrent Feature ... 3-111 Understanding Radio Reception ... 3-113 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ... 3-114 Automatic Headlamp System ... 3-14 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...
Page 423 Checking Things Under the Hood ... 5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ... 5-98 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ... 1-42 Infants and Young Children ... 1-38 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ... 1-48 Older Children ... 1-35 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ...
Page 424 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Customer Satisfaction Procedure ... 7-2 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ... 7-6 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ... 7-12 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ... 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ... 7-11 Roadside Assistance Program ...
Page 425 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ... 5-19 Battery ... 5-38 Change Oil Message ... 3-42 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ... 3-34 Coolant ... 5-23 Coolant Heater ... 2-21 Coolant Temperature Gage ... 3-34 Coolant Temperature Warning Message ... 3-40 Engine Compartment Overview ... 5-12 Exhaust ...
Page 426 Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ... 3-34 Fuel ... 3-38 Speedometer ... 3-29 Tachometer ... 3-30 Gasoline Octane ... 5-5 Speciﬁcations ... 5-5 Glove Box ... 2-33 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ... 7-6 Hatch Ajar Warning Message ... 3-43 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 3-6 Head Restraints ...
Page 427 Jump Starting ... 5-39 Keyless Entry System ... 2-3 Keys ... 2-2 Labelling, Tire Sidewall ... 5-53 Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection ... 3-19 Cargo ... 3-19 Exterior ... 3-13 Fog ... 3-15 Front Reading ... 3-19 Interior ... 3-15 Interior Control ... 3-16 LATCH System Child Restraints ...
Page 428 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ... 6-8 At Least Once a Month ... 6-9 At Least Once a Year ... 6-9 Introduction ... 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ... 6-7 Maintenance Record ... 6-14 Maintenance Requirements ... 6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...
Page 429 Odometer ... 3-29 Odometer, Trip ... 3-29 Off-Road Recovery ... 4-14 Engine ... 5-14 Pressure Message ... 3-41 Older Children, Restraints ... 1-35 Online Owner Center ... 7-4 ® OnStar System ... 2-32 Other Warning Devices ... 3-6 Outlet Adjustment ... 3-26 Outside Convex Mirror ...
Page 430 Radiator Pressure Cap ... 5-26 Radios ... 3-59 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ... 3-113 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ... 3-113 Radio with CD ... 3-60, 3-70 Radio with Six-Disc CD ... 3-84 Rear Audio Controller (RAC) ... 3-111 Setting the Time ...
Page 431 Safety Belt Reminder Light ... 3-31 Safety Belts Care of ... 5-95 Center Rear Passenger Position ... 1-28 Driver Position ... 1-16 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ... 1-16 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 1-15 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ...
Page 432 Spare Tire Installing ... 5-78 Removing ... 5-72 Storing ... 5-85 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ... 5-107 Speedometer ... 3-29 Split Bench Seats ... 1-6 Starting Your Engine ... 2-20 Steering ... 4-12 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ... 3-112 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ... 3-7 Storage Areas Cargo Net System ...
Page 433 Tires (cont.) Removing the Flat Tire ... 5-78 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ... 5-72 Secondary Latch System ... 5-82 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ... 5-85 Tire Sidewall Labelling ... 5-53 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ... 5-55 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...
Page 434 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ... 3-27 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers ... 3-6 Other Warning Devices ... 3-6 Safety and Symbols ... iii Vehicle Damage ... iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ... 5-66 Replacement ... 5-66 Where to Put the Restraint ... 1-45 Windows ...

Pontiac 2005 Aztek Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Message Center

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

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