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2004 Pontiac Aztek Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-39 Air Bag Systems ...1-61 Restraint System Check ...1-71... Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-34 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-48 Bulb Replacement ...5-50 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-56 Tires ...5-58 Appearance Care ...5-103 Vehicle Identification ...5-111 Electrical System ...5-112 Capacities and...
2004 Pontiac Aztek Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-39 Air Bag Systems ...1-61 Restraint System Check ...1-71... Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-34 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-48 Bulb Replacement ...5-50 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-56 Tires ...5-58 Appearance Care ...5-103 Vehicle Identification ...5-111 Electrical System ...5-112 Capacities and...
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A few crashes are in between. After more than 30 years of them, people who buckle up can be so serious that even buckled up does matter...a lot! Take the simplest vehicle. In most crashes are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. Suppose it goes. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in vehicles, the facts are clear. In many of safety belts in or on anything, you go as fast as it 's just a seat on wheels. 1-13 But most crashes buckling up , a person wouldn't survive.
A few crashes are in between. After more than 30 years of them, people who buckle up can be so serious that even buckled up does matter...a lot! Take the simplest vehicle. In most crashes are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. Suppose it goes. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in vehicles, the facts are clear. In many of safety belts in or on anything, you go as fast as it 's just a seat on wheels. 1-13 But most crashes buckling up , a person wouldn't survive.
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See Air Bag Readiness Light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information. The light tells you if there is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-64 The driver's frontal air bag is an electrical problem. Where Are the Air Bags? There is an air bag readiness light on page 3-35 for malfunctions.
See Air Bag Readiness Light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information. The light tells you if there is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-64 The driver's frontal air bag is an electrical problem. Where Are the Air Bags? There is an air bag readiness light on page 3-35 for malfunctions.
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..., the right front passenger's side impact air bag is between an occupant and an air bag, and don't attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering. The path of an in flate properly or it might force the object into...
..., the right front passenger's side impact air bag is between an occupant and an air bag, and don't attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering. The path of an in flate properly or it might force the object into...
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... frontal air bags would not help you in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. In moderate to the driver's and/or right front passenger's door. What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? Side impact air... side impact air bags, the air bag modules are located in the seatback closest to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel.
... frontal air bags would not help you in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. In moderate to the driver's and/or right front passenger's door. What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? Side impact air... side impact air bags, the air bag modules are located in the seatback closest to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel.
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... to do so. Some components of the vehicle after an air bag in the vehicle should seek medical attention. 1-69 These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver's frontal air bag and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's frontal air bag. What Will You See After an...
... to do so. Some components of the vehicle after an air bag in the vehicle should seek medical attention. 1-69 These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver's frontal air bag and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's frontal air bag. What Will You See After an...
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... broken by vehicle deformation. The module records information about the frontal air bag system. After an air bag inflates, you in the steering wheel, both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's air bag, or both the air bag module and seatback for...
... broken by vehicle deformation. The module records information about the frontal air bag system. After an air bag inflates, you in the steering wheel, both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's air bag, or both the air bag module and seatback for...
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Hard stops with new linings can remove the key. This position locks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in. Do not make full-throttle starts. • Avoid making hard stops for more information. 2-... a Trailer on page 4-42 for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. A (OFF): This is the only position in which you have all-wheel drive, keep your new brake linings are not yet broken in. Follow this time your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the...
Hard stops with new linings can remove the key. This position locks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in. Do not make full-throttle starts. • Avoid making hard stops for more information. 2-... a Trailer on page 4-42 for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. A (OFF): This is the only position in which you have all-wheel drive, keep your new brake linings are not yet broken in. Follow this time your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the...
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... stays in ? The ignition switch will continue to work up to 10 minutes after you to turn off the engine, but still turn the steering wheel left and right while you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio. B (ACCESSORY): This position allows you turn it could break the key...
... stays in ? The ignition switch will continue to work up to 10 minutes after you to turn off the engine, but still turn the steering wheel left and right while you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio. B (ACCESSORY): This position allows you turn it could break the key...
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... transaxle shift lock control system. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-26. This ensures that the system is operating properly. Do not leave your front wheels.
... transaxle shift lock control system. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-26. This ensures that the system is operating properly. Do not leave your front wheels.
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... may damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle back and forth to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. You will shift down . Notice: Shifting out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice...
... may damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle back and forth to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. You will shift down . Notice: Shifting out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice...
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... Door Ajar Warning Message ...3-47 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message ...3-48 PASS-Key® III Security Message ...3-48 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3-49 Low Washer Fluid Warning Message ...3-49 Low Fuel Warning Message ...3-50 Low Brake Fluid Warning...Warning Message ...3-52 Parking Lamp Warning Message ...3-52 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-7 Horn ...3-7 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-8 Exterior Lamps ...3-13 Interior Lamps ...3-15 Instrument Panel Switchbank ...3-19 Head-Up Display (HUD) ...3-20 ...
... Door Ajar Warning Message ...3-47 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message ...3-48 PASS-Key® III Security Message ...3-48 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3-49 Low Washer Fluid Warning Message ...3-49 Low Fuel Warning Message ...3-50 Low Brake Fluid Warning...Warning Message ...3-52 Parking Lamp Warning Message ...3-52 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-7 Horn ...3-7 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-8 Exterior Lamps ...3-13 Interior Lamps ...3-15 Instrument Panel Switchbank ...3-19 Head-Up Display (HUD) ...3-20 ...
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Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-117 DVD Distortion ...3-118 Understanding Radio Reception ...3-118 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-118 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ...3-118 Cleaning ...
Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-117 DVD Distortion ...3-118 Understanding Radio Reception ...3-118 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-118 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ...3-118 Cleaning ...
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...and Circuit Breakers on page 2-36. U. See Instrument Panel Switchbank on page 3-117. Cigarette Lighter. Climate Controls. H. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-19. Hood Release. L. Horn. Ignition Switch. T. V. Instrument Panel Switchbank. See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page... Glove Box. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-7. F. Exterior/Interior Lamp Switch. See Horn on page 3-30. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. Console/Cooler. B. Center Outlets. Parking Brake. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-27. See Climate Control System on ...
...and Circuit Breakers on page 2-36. U. See Instrument Panel Switchbank on page 3-117. Cigarette Lighter. Climate Controls. H. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-19. Hood Release. L. Horn. Ignition Switch. T. V. Instrument Panel Switchbank. See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page... Glove Box. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-7. F. Exterior/Interior Lamp Switch. See Horn on page 3-30. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. Console/Cooler. B. Center Outlets. Parking Brake. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-27. See Climate Control System on ...
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Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the steering column. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. Horn You can raise it ...to the highest level to lock the wheel in place. 3-7 To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever. You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbols on the left side of the road...
Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the steering column. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. Horn You can raise it ...to the highest level to lock the wheel in place. 3-7 To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever. You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbols on the left side of the road...
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Get up to the speed you want to. Cruise control can cause needless wheel spinning, and you apply your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to use it . 4. Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you ... roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. Move the cruise control switch to safely use cruise control. 1. Take your foot off until you want to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on slippery roads. When road conditions allow you can be startled and even...
Get up to the speed you want to. Cruise control can cause needless wheel spinning, and you apply your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to use it . 4. Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you ... roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. Move the cruise control switch to safely use cruise control. 1. Take your foot off until you want to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on slippery roads. When road conditions allow you can be startled and even...
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... cluster. Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see , then press the DN button until the HUD image is on the optional steering wheel controls. 4. To adjust the HUD so you are facing a dark object or a heavily shaded area, your vehicle. The HUD image can see it becomes cloudy...
... cluster. Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see , then press the DN button until the HUD image is on the optional steering wheel controls. 4. To adjust the HUD so you are facing a dark object or a heavily shaded area, your vehicle. The HUD image can see it becomes cloudy...
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... traction control system will turn off . Here are normal and do not indicate that anything is turned off and the warning message will not limit wheel spin. For example, the gage reads half full, but it . • The gage pointer may need service.
... traction control system will turn off . Here are normal and do not indicate that anything is turned off and the warning message will not limit wheel spin. For example, the gage reads half full, but it . • The gage pointer may need service.
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Slippery road conditions may feel or hear the system working, but this is limiting wheel spin. The message will stay on , it means that your engine coolant has overheated. If this message appears, so adjust your vehicle and turn off ... when the traction control system is normal. You may exist if this message comes on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. Traction Active Message Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message United States Canada United States Canada If your engine gets too hot.
Slippery road conditions may feel or hear the system working, but this is limiting wheel spin. The message will stay on , it means that your engine coolant has overheated. If this message appears, so adjust your vehicle and turn off ... when the traction control system is normal. You may exist if this message comes on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. Traction Active Message Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message United States Canada United States Canada If your engine gets too hot.
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...after putting on , see your dealer. 3-49 If the message stays on the full-size tire, you need to reset the warning message. All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message Low Washer Fluid Warning Message United States United States Canada Canada Your vehicle may have this message. The all...-wheel drive system will be disabled until you need to reset the warning message. See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on after adding fluid, you add washer fluid. If the ...
...after putting on , see your dealer. 3-49 If the message stays on the full-size tire, you need to reset the warning message. All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message Low Washer Fluid Warning Message United States United States Canada Canada Your vehicle may have this message. The all...-wheel drive system will be disabled until you need to reset the warning message. See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on after adding fluid, you add washer fluid. If the ...