2001 Pontiac Aztek Owner's Manual - Page 342

How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message If your vehicle does not have the optional Driver Information Center (DIC), do the following: 1. With the ignition key in ON but the engine off, fully push and release the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds. 2. Turn the key to OFF. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes back on, the engine oil life monitor has not reset. Repeat the procedure. If your vehicle has the optional DIC, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition to ON with the engine off. 2. Press the MODE button until the DIC reads OIL LIFE LEFT/HOLD SET TO RESET. 3. Press and hold the SET button until 100% is displayed. You will hear three chimes and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message will go off. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes back on, the system has not reset. Repeat the procedure. What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer? Don't let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of oil products. Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you change your own oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from the filter before disposal. Don't ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for help. 6-15