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Fuses 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Fuses 1 2 3 4 5 6 Usage Fuse Puller Steering Wheel Radio Controls Power Door Locks Spare Spare Spare 16 17 18 19 15 Usage Spare Spare Spare Turn Signal and Hazard Lamp Flashers Power Seats Electronic Level Control (ELC) Compressor Liftglass and Endgate Rear Auxiliary Power Outlet ELC Compressor Relay and Height Sensor Heated Mirrors Power Mirrors Ignition 1 Module Turn Signal Switch and NSBU Switch 6-63

Section	Page
2002 Pontiac Aztek Owner's Manual	1
Table of Contents	2
Copyright General Motors Corporation 2001	3
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:	3
About Driving Your Vehicle	4
How to Use this Manual	4
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Damage Warnings	5
Vehicle Symbols	5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Seats and Seat Controls	8
Manual Front Passenger Seat	8
Six-Way Power Seat	8
Manual Lumbar (If Equipped)	9
Heated Front Seats (Option)	9
Reclining Front Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	11
Rear Seats	12
Split Bench Seats	12
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks	12
Removing the Split Bench Seat	13
Replacing the Split Bench Sections	15
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone	18
Why Safety Belts Work	19
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	23
Adults	23
Driver Position	24
Lap-Shoulder Belt	24
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster	26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	32
Right Front Passenger Position	33
Air Bag Systems	34
How the Air Bag Systems Work	36
Where are the air bags?	36
When should an air bag inflate?	39
What makes an air bag inflate?	39
How does an air bag restrain?	40
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	40
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	42
Rear Seat Passengers	43
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	43
Lap-Shoulder Belt	43
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	46
Center Passenger Position	50
Lap-Shoulder Belt	50
Children	53
Infants and Young Children	53
Restraint Systems for Children	57
Where to Put the Restraint	60
Top Strap	61
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	63
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	65
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	66
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position (Bench Seat)	68
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	70
Older Children	73
Safety Belt Extender	76
Checking Your Restraint Systems	76
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	77
Section 2 Features and Controls	78
Windows	79
Power Windows	80
Express-Down Window	80
Rear Window Lock Out	80
Keys	81
Door Locks	83
Power Door Locks	84
Delayed Locking	84
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock	85
Rear Door Child Security Locks	85
Canceling the Rear Door Child Security Locks	86
Lockout Prevention	86
Leaving Your Vehicle	86
Remote Keyless Entry System (Option)	86
Operation	87
Remote Driver Door Unlock	87
Remote All Door Lock	87
Remote Liftgate Unlock	88
Remote Lock Confirmation	88
Remote Unlock Confirmation	88
Remote Alarm	88
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	88
Battery Replacement	89
Replacing the Battery in the Remote Transmitter	89
Instrument Panel Switchbank	90
Vehicle Customization	90
Entering Programming Mode	91
Headlamp Exit Delay	92
Programmable Modes	92
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock	93
Programmable Modes	93
Delayed Locking	94
Programmable Modes	94
Remote Driver's Door Unlock	95
Programmable Modes	95
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation	96
Programmable Modes	96
Exiting Programming Mode	97
Liftgate/Tailgate	98
Liftgate/Tailgate Release	98
Theft	99
Key in the Ignition	99
Parking at Night	99
Parking Lots	100
Content Theft-Deterrent (Option)	100
Arming with the Power Lock Switch	101
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter	101
Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter	101
Disarming with Your Key	101
PASS-Key III	102
New Vehicle "Break-In"	104
Ignition Positions	105
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	106
Starting Your Engine	106
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	108
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	108
Automatic Transaxle Operation	109
Shift Lock Release	113
Parking Brake	115
Shifting Into PARK (P)	116
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	117
Torque Lock	117
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	118
Parking Over Things That Burn	118
Engine Exhaust	119
Running Your Engine While You're Parked	119
Horn	120
Tilt Wheel	120
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	121
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	121
Turn Signal On Chime	122
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	122
Flash-to-Pass Feature	122
Windshield Wipers	123
Windshield Washer	123
Cruise Control (Option)	124
Setting Cruise Control	124
Resuming a Set Speed	125
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	125
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	126
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	126
Using Cruise Control on Hills	126
Ending Cruise Control	126
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory	126
Exterior Lamps	127
Automatic Headlamp Control	127
Lamps on Reminder	128
Daytime Running Lamps	128
Fog Lamps	129
Interior Lamps	129
Interior Lamps Control	129
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	130
Illuminated Entry	130
Delayed Lighting	131
Exit Lighting	131
Perimeter Lighting	132
Headlamp Exit Delay	132
Front Reading Lamps	133
Rear Reading Lamps	133
Cargo Lamp	133
Battery Saver	133
Mirrors	134
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	134
Power Outside Rearview Mirrors	134
Convex Outside Mirror	134
Storage Compartments	135
Glove Box	135
Overhead Consoles (If Equipped)	135
Garage Door Opener Compartment	136
Storage Compartment (If Equipped)	136
Sunglass Storage Compartment	137
Cupholders	137
Front Door Utility Packs (Option)	137
Rear Convenience Net	137
Cargo Net System (Option)	138
Console/Cooler	139
Cargo Cover	140
Sliding Rear Convenience/Cargo Tray (Option)	141
Removing the Sliding Rear Convenience/Cargo Tray	142
Removing the Floor Track Assembly	143
Replacing the Floor Track Assembly	143
Replacing the Sliding Rear Convenience/Cargo Tray	144
Roof Rack System (Option)	145
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter	149
Sun Visors	149
Visor Vanity Mirrors	149
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors (Option)	149
Accessory Inflator System (Option)	150
Accessory Power Outlets	151
OnStar System (If Equipped)	152
OnStar Services	154
OnStar System Limitations	155
Sunroof (Option)	156
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	157
Instrument Panel Cluster	159
Speedometer and Tamper Resistant Odometer	160
Trip Odometers	160
Retro-Active Reset	161
Tachometer	161
Warning Lights, Gages, Messages and Indicators	162
Safety Belt Reminder Light	162
Air Bag Readiness Light	163
Brake System Warning Light	164
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	165
Traction Control System Warning Light (If Equipped)	165
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	166
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)	166
If the Light Is Flashing	168
If the Light Is On Steady	168
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	169
Fuel Gage	170
Message Center	171
Charging System Indicator Message	171
Service Traction System Warning Message (Option)	171
Traction Active Message (Option)	172
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message	172
Low Oil Pressure Message	173
Low Engine Oil Level Message	174
Change Engine Oil Message	174
Door Ajar Warning Message	175
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message	175
PASS-Key III Security Message	176
Low Fuel Warning Message	176
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message	177
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message	177
Service Vehicle Soon Message	178
AWD Disable Warning Message (Option)	178
Program Mode Message	179
Key Fob Battery Low Warning Message	179
Park Lamp Warning Message	180
Driver Information Center (DIC) (If Equipped)	180
Driver Information Center (DIC) Messages	181
Compass Variance	182
Automatic Compass Calibration	182
Manual Compass Calibration	183
Driver Information Center (DIC) Vehicle Customization	184
Entering Programming Mode	184
Headlamp Exit Delay	185
Interior Lighting Delay	186
Interior Lighting On	187
Auto Door Unlock	188
Delayed Locking	189
Remote Door Unlock	190
Unlock Feedback	190
Lock Feedback	191
Exiting Programming Mode	192
Head-Up Display (HUD) (Option)	192
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	196
Comfort Controls	197
Air Conditioning with Temperature Control	197
Fan Knob	197
Temperature Knob	197
Mode Knob	197
Mode Buttons	198
Air Conditioning with Dual Temperature Control (Option)	199
Fan Knob	199
Driver's Side Temperature Lever	199
Passenger's Side Temperature Lever	199
Mode Knob	199
Mode Buttons	200
Air Conditioning	201
Heating	201
Defogging and Defrosting	202
Rear Window Defogger	202
Ventilation System	203
Ventilation Tips	203
Audio Systems	204
Setting the Clock	204
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS)	205
Playing the Radio	205
Finding a Station	205
Setting Preset Stations	206
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	207
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	208
Using RDS	208
Finding a PTY Station	209
Setting Preset PTY Stations	209
RDS Messages	210
Radio Messages	211
Playing a Compact Disc	211
Compact Disc Messages	213
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)	213
Playing the Radio	213
Finding a Station	214
Setting Preset Stations	215
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	215
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	216
Using RDS	216
Finding a PTY Station	217
Setting Preset PTY Stations	217
RDS Messages	218
Radio Messages	219
Playing a Cassette Tape	219
Cassette Tape Messages	221
CD Adapter Kits	222
Playing a Compact Disc	222
Compact Disc Messages	223
AM-FM Stereo with Six-Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)	224
Playing the Radio	224
Finding a Station	224
Setting Preset Stations	225
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	225
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	226
Using RDS	227
Finding a PTY Station	227
Setting PTY Preset Stations	228
RDS Messages	228
Playing a Compact Disc	229
Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc	230
Using Song List Mode	232
Compact Disc Messages	234
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (If Equipped)	234
Primary Radio Controls	234
Rear Seat Radio Controls	235
Rear Audio Controller (RAC) (Option)	236
Theft-Deterrent Feature	237
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	237
Understanding Radio Reception	238
AM	238
FM Stereo	238
Tips About Your Audio System	239
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	240
Care of Your Compact Discs	241
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	241
Integrated Windshield Antenna	241
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	242
Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle	243
Driver Behavior	243
Driving Environment	243
Vehicle Design	244
Defensive Driving	244
Drunken Driving	245
Control of a Vehicle	248
Braking	248
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	249
Using Anti-Lock	251
Braking in Emergencies	251
Traction Control System (If Equipped)	251
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System (Option)	253
Steering	253
Power Steering	253
Steering Tips	253
Driving on Curves	253
Steering in Emergencies	254
Off-Road Recovery	255
Passing	256
Loss of Control	257
Skidding	258
Driving at Night	259
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	261
Hydroplaning	262
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	263
Driving Through Flowing Water	263
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	263
City Driving	264
Freeway Driving	265
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	266
Highway Hypnosis	267
Hill and Mountain Roads	267
Winter Driving	269
Driving on Snow or Ice	270
If You're Caught in a Blizzard	271
Recreational Vehicle Towing	273
Dinghy Towing	274
Dolly Towing	274
Loading Your Vehicle	275
Electronic Level Control (Option)	277
Towing a Trailer	277
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	279
Weight of the Trailer	279
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	280
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires	281
Hitches	281
Safety Chains	281
Trailer Brakes	281
Driving with a Trailer	282
Following Distance	283
Passing	283
Backing Up	283
Making Turns	283
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	284
Driving On Grades	284
Parking on Hills	284
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	285
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	285
Section 5 Problems on the Road	286
Hazard Warning Flashers	287
Other Warning Devices	287
Jump Starting	288
Towing Your Vehicle	294
Engine Overheating	294
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	294
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	295
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	296
Cooling System	297
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	299
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	301
If a Tire Goes Flat	305
Changing a Flat Tire	305
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	306
Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles without the Sliding Rear Convenience/ Cargo Tray)	308
Removing a Spare Tire (Vehicles with the Sliding Rear Convenience/ Cargo Tray (Option))	310
Secondary Latch System	313
Front-Wheel Drive	313
All-Wheel Drive	316
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	319
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	324
Storing the Flat Tire without the Sliding Rear Convenience/ Cargo Tray	327
Storing the Flat Tire with the Sliding Rear Convenience/ Cargo Tray (Option)	328
Compact Spare Tire	329
All-Wheel Drive (Option)	330
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	331
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	331
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	332
Service	333
Doing Your Own Service Work	333
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	334
Fuel	334
Gasoline Octane	334
Gasoline Specifications	335
California Fuel	335
Additives	336
Fuels in Foreign Countries	336
Filling Your Tank	337
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	339
Checking Things Under the Hood	339
Hood Release	340
Engine Compartment Overview	341
Engine Oil	342
Checking Engine Oil	342
When to Add Engine Oil	343
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	344
Engine Oil Additives	345
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System)	345
How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message	346
What to Do with Used Oil	346
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	347
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)	348
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	350
When to Check and Change	350
How to Check	351
Checking the Fluid Level	352
How to Add Fluid	353
All-Wheel Drive (Option)	354
Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit)	354
When to Check Lubricant	354
How to Check Lubricant	354
What to Use	354
Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module)	355
When to Check and Change Lubricant	355
How to Check Lubricant	355
What to Use	355
Engine Coolant	356
What to Use	357
Checking Coolant	358
Adding Coolant	359
Radiator Pressure Cap	360
Power Steering Fluid	360
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	360
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	361
What to Use	361
Windshield Washer Fluid	361
What to Use	361
Adding Washer Fluid	361
Brakes	362
Brake Fluid	362
What to Add	364
Brake Wear	365
Brake Pedal Travel	365
Brake Adjustment	365
Replacing Brake System Parts	366
Battery	366
Vehicle Storage	367
Bulb Replacement	367
Halogen Bulbs	367
Headlamps	368
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Sidemarker Lamps	370
Stop Lamps/Taillamps/Back-up Lamps	371
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	373
Tires	374
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	375
When to Check	375
How to Check	375
Tire Inspection and Rotation	376
When It's Time for New Tires	377
Buying New Tires	377
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	378
Treadwear	379
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	379
Temperature -- A, B, C	379
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	380
Wheel Replacement	380
Used Replacement Wheels	381
Tire Chains	381
Appearance Care	382
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	383
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	383
Using Cleaner on Fabric	383
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	384