Section |
Page |
2001 Pontiace Aztek Owner's Manual |
1 |
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24 |
Captain's Chairs (If Equipped) |
24 |
Removing the Captain s Chairs |
25 |
Replacing the Captain s Chairs |
26 |
Safety Belts: They re for Everyone |
28 |
Why Safety Belts Work |
29 |
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts--and the Answers |
32 |
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
33 |
Adults |
33 |
Driver Position |
34 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
34 |
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster |
36 |
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
42 |
Right Front Passenger Position |
43 |
Air Bag Systems |
44 |
How the Air Bag Systems Work |
46 |
Where are the air bags? |
46 |
When should an air bag inflate? |
48 |
What makes an air bag inflate? |
49 |
How does an air bag restrain? |
49 |
What will you see after an air bag inflates? |
50 |
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle |
51 |
Center Passenger Position |
52 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
52 |
Rear Seat Passengers |
54 |
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions |
54 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
55 |
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults |
58 |
Children |
62 |
Infants and Young Children |
62 |
Restraint Systems for Children |
65 |
Where to Put the Restraint |
68 |
Top Strap |
69 |
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) |
72 |
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System |
74 |
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position |
74 |
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position (Bench Seat) |
76 |
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position |
78 |
Older Children |
81 |
Safety Belt Extender |
84 |
Checking Your Restraint Systems |
84 |
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash |
84 |
Section 2 Features and Controls |
85 |
Windows |
86 |
Power Windows |
87 |
Keys |
88 |
Door Locks |
90 |
Power Door Locks |
91 |
Delayed Locking |
91 |
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock |
92 |
Rear Door Child Security Locks |
92 |
Canceling the Rear Door Child Security Locks |
93 |
Lockout Prevention |
93 |
Leaving Your Vehicle |
93 |
Remote Keyless Entry System (Option) |
93 |
Operation |
94 |
Remote Driver Door Unlock |
94 |
Remote All Door Lock |
95 |
Remote Liftgate Unlock |
95 |
Remote Lock Confirmation |
95 |
Remote Unlock Confirmation |
95 |
Remote Alarm |
95 |
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle |
96 |
Battery Replacement |
96 |
Center Console Switchbank |
97 |
Vehicle Customization |
98 |
Entering Programming Mode |
98 |
Headlamp Exit Delay |
99 |
Programmable Modes |
99 |
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock |
100 |
Programmable Modes |
100 |
Delayed Locking |
101 |
Programmable Modes |
101 |
Remote Drivers Door Unlock |
102 |
Programmable Modes |
102 |
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation |
103 |
Programmable Modes |
104 |
Exiting Programming Mode |
105 |
Liftgate/Tailgate |
105 |
Liftgate/Tailgate Release |
106 |
Theft |
107 |
Key in the Ignition |
107 |
Parking at Night |
107 |
Parking Lots |
107 |
Content Theft-Deterrent (Option) |
108 |
Arming with the Power Lock Switch |
109 |
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter |
109 |
Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter |
109 |
Disarming with Your Key |
109 |
PASS-Key III |
109 |
New Vehicle Break-In |
111 |
Ignition Positions |
112 |
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
113 |
Starting Your Engine |
113 |
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) |
115 |
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater |
115 |
Automatic Transaxle Operation |
116 |
Shift Lock Release |
120 |
Parking Brake |
121 |
Shifting Into PARK (P) |
122 |
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running |
123 |
Torque Lock |
124 |
Shifting Out of PARK (P) |
124 |
Parking Over Things That Burn |
125 |
Engine Exhaust |
125 |
Running Your Engine While You re Parked |
126 |
Horn |
126 |
Tilt Wheel |
127 |
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever |
127 |
Turn Signal and Lane-Change Indicator |
128 |
Turn Signal On Chime |
128 |
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
129 |
Flash-to-Pass |
129 |
Windshield Wipers |
129 |
Windshield Washer |
130 |
Cruise Control (Option) |
130 |
Setting Cruise Control |
131 |
Resuming a Set Speed |
131 |
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control |
132 |
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control |
132 |
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control |
132 |
Using Cruise Control on Hills |
132 |
Ending Cruise Control |
132 |
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory |
132 |
Exterior Lamps |
133 |
Automatic Headlamp Control |
133 |
Lamps on Reminder |
133 |
Daytime Running Lamps |
134 |
Fog Lamps |
134 |
Interior Lamps |
135 |
Instrument Panel Intensity Control |
135 |
Interior Lamps Control |
135 |
Illuminated Entry |
136 |
Delayed Lighting |
136 |
Exit Lighting |
137 |
Perimeter Lighting |
137 |
Headlamp Exit Delay |
138 |
Front Reading Lamps |
138 |
Rear Reading Lamps |
138 |
Cargo Lamp |
138 |
Battery Saver |
139 |
Mirrors |
139 |
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror |
139 |
Power Outside Rearview Mirrors |
139 |
Convex Outside Mirror |
140 |
Storage Compartments |
140 |
Glove Box |
140 |
Overhead Consoles (If Equipped) |
141 |
Garage Door Opener Compartment |
142 |
Storage Compartment (If Equipped) |
143 |
Sunglass Storage Compartment |
143 |
Cupholders |
143 |
Front Door Utility Packs (Option) |
143 |
Rear Convenience Net |
143 |
Cargo Net System (Option) |
144 |
Console/Cooler (Option) |
145 |
Sliding Rear Convenience/Cargo Tray (Option) |
147 |
Removing the Sliding Rear Convenience/Cargo Tray Removing the Floor Track Assembly |
149 |
Replacing the Floor Track Assembly |
150 |
Replacing the Sliding Rear Convenience/Cargo Tray |
150 |
Roof Rack System (Option) |
151 |
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter (Option) |
154 |
Sun Visors |
155 |
Visor Vanity Mirrors |
155 |
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors (Option) |
155 |
Accessory Inflator System (Option) |
155 |
Accessory Power Outlets |
157 |
OnStar System (Option) |
158 |
Safety and Security Services |
159 |
Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services) |
160 |
OnStar System Limitations |
160 |
Sunroof (Option) |
161 |
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System |
162 |
Instrument Panel Cluster |
164 |
Speedometer and Tamper Resistant Odometer |
165 |
Trip Odometers |
165 |
Retro-Active Reset |
166 |
Tachometer |
166 |
Warning Lights, Gages, Messages and Indicators |
167 |
Safety Belt Reminder Light |
167 |
Air Bag Readiness Light |
168 |
Brake System Warning Light |
169 |
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light |
170 |
Traction Control System Warning Light (If Equipped) |
170 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage |
171 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada) |
171 |
If the Light Is Flashing |
172 |
If the Light Is On Steady |
173 |
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs |
174 |
Fuel Gage |
175 |
Message Center |
176 |
Charging System Indicator Message |
176 |
Service Traction System Warning Message (Option) |
176 |
Traction Active Message (Option) |
177 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message |
177 |
Low Oil Pressure Message |
178 |
Low Engine Oil Level Message |
179 |
Change Engine Oil Message |
179 |
Door Ajar Warning Message |
180 |
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message |
180 |
PASS-Key III Security Message |
180 |
Low Fuel Warning Message |
181 |
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message |
181 |
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message |
182 |
Service Vehicle Soon Message |
182 |
AWD Disable Warning Message |
183 |
Program Mode Message |
183 |
Key Fob Battery Low Warning Message |
184 |
Park Lamp Out Warning Message |
184 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) (If Equipped) |
185 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) Messages |
186 |
Compass Variance |
187 |
Automatic Compass Calibration |
187 |
Manual Compass Calibration |
187 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) Vehicle Customization |
188 |
Entering Programming Mode |
189 |
Headlamp Exit Delay |
190 |
Interior Lighting Delay |
191 |
Interior Lighting On |
192 |
Auto Door Lock |
192 |
Auto Door Unlock |
193 |
Delayed Locking |
194 |
Remote Door Unlock |
195 |
Unlock Feedback |
196 |
Lock Feedback |
197 |
Exiting Programming Mode |
197 |
Head-Up Display (Option) |
198 |
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems |
201 |
Comfort Controls |
202 |
Air Conditioning with Temperature Control |
202 |
Fan Knob |
202 |
Temperature Knob |
202 |
Mode Knob |
202 |
Mode Buttons |
203 |
Air Conditioning |
204 |
Heating |
204 |
Defogging and Defrosting |
205 |
Air Conditioning with Dual Temperature Control (Option) |
206 |
Fan Knob |
206 |
Drivers Temperature Lever |
206 |
Passengers Temperature Lever |
206 |
Mode Knob |
206 |
Mode Buttons |
207 |
Air Conditioning |
208 |
Heating |
208 |
Defogging and Defrosting |
209 |
Rear Window Defogger |
210 |
Ventilation System |
211 |
Ventilation Tips |
211 |
Audio Systems |
212 |
Setting the Clock |
212 |
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) |
212 |
Playing the Radio |
212 |
Finding a Station |
213 |
Setting the Tone |
214 |
Using RDS Mode |
214 |
Adjusting the Speakers |
216 |
Playing a Cassette Tape |
217 |
CD Adapter Kits |
219 |
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped) |
219 |
Playing the Radio |
219 |
Finding a Station |
220 |
Setting the Tone |
221 |
Using RDS Mode |
221 |
Adjusting the Speakers |
223 |
Playing a Compact Disc |
224 |
Radio Calibration |
225 |
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped) |
226 |
Playing the Radio |
226 |
Finding a Station |
226 |
Setting the Tone |
227 |
Using RDS Mode |
228 |
Adjusting the Speakers |
230 |
Playing a Cassette Tape |
230 |
Playing a Compact Disc |
232 |
Radio Calibration |
234 |
AM-FM Stereo with 6-Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (Option) |
234 |
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (If Equipped) |
244 |
Rear Audio Controls (RAC) (Option) |
246 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature |
246 |
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) |
247 |
Understanding Radio Reception |
247 |
AM |
247 |
FM Stereo |
247 |
Tips About Your Audio System |
248 |
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player |
249 |
Care of Your Compact Discs |
250 |
Care of Your Compact Disc Player |
250 |
Integrated Windshield Antenna |
250 |
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road |
251 |
Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle |
252 |
Driver Behavior |
252 |
Driving Environment |
252 |
Vehicle Design |
253 |
Defensive Driving |
253 |
Drunken Driving |
254 |
Control of a Vehicle |
257 |
Braking |
257 |
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) |
258 |
Using Anti- Lock |
260 |
Braking in Emergencies |
260 |
Traction Control System (If Equipped) |
260 |
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System (If Equipped) |
262 |
Steering |
262 |
Power Steering |
262 |
Steering Tips |
262 |
Driving on Curves |
262 |
Steering in Emergencies |
263 |
Off-Road Recovery |
264 |
Passing |
264 |
Loss of Control |
266 |
Skidding |
266 |
Driving at Night |
267 |
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads |
268 |
Hydroplaning |
269 |
Driving Through Deep Standing Water |
270 |
Driving Through Flowing Water |
270 |
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips |
270 |
City Driving |
271 |
Freeway Driving |
272 |
Before Leaving on a Long Trip |
273 |
Highway Hypnosis |
274 |
Hill and Mountain Roads |
274 |
Winter Driving |
276 |
Driving on Snow or Ice |
276 |
If You re Caught in a Blizzard |
278 |
Recreational Vehicle Towing |
280 |
Loading Your Vehicle |
280 |
Electronic Level Control (Option) |
282 |
Towing a Trailer |
283 |
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer |
284 |
Weight of the Trailer |
284 |
Weight of the Trailer Tongue |
285 |
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires |
286 |
Hitches |
286 |
Safety Chains |
286 |
Trailer Brakes |
287 |
Driving with a Trailer |
287 |
Following Distance |
288 |
Passing |
288 |
Backing Up |
288 |
Making Turns |
288 |
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer |
289 |
Driving On Grades |
289 |
Parking on Hills |
289 |
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill |
290 |
Maintenance When Trailer Towing |
290 |
Section 5 Problems on the Road |
291 |
Hazard Warning Flashers |
292 |
Other Warning Devices |
292 |
Jump Starting |
293 |
Towing Your Vehicle |
298 |
Engine Overheating |
299 |
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode |
299 |
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine |
300 |
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine |
301 |
Cooling System |
302 |
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank |
304 |
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator |
307 |
If a Tire Goes Flat |
310 |
Changing a Flat Tire |
311 |
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools |
312 |
Removing the Spare Tire without the Sliding Rear Convenience/ Cargo Tray |
313 |
Removing a Spare Tire with the Sliding Rear Convenience/ Cargo Tray (Optional) |
314 |
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire |
316 |
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools |
320 |
Storing the Flat Tire without the Sliding Rear Convenience/ Cargo Tray |
322 |
Storing the Flat Tire with the Sliding Rear Convenience/ Cargo Tray (Option) |
324 |
Compact Spare Tire |
325 |
All-Wheel-Drive (If Equipped) |
326 |
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow |
326 |
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out |
327 |
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care |
328 |
Service |
329 |
Doing Your Own Service Work |
329 |
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle |
330 |
Fuel |
330 |
Fuels in Foreign Countries |
332 |
Filling Your Tank |
333 |
Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
335 |
Checking Things Under the Hood |
335 |
Hood Release |
336 |
Engine Compartment Overview |
337 |
Engine Oil |
338 |
Checking Engine Oil |
338 |
When to Add Engine Oil |
339 |
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use |
340 |
Engine Oil Additives |
341 |
When to Change Engine Oil |
341 |
How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message |
342 |
What to Do with Used Oil |
342 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
343 |
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement (If Equipped) |
344 |
Automatic Transaxle Fluid |
346 |
When to Check and Change |
346 |
How to Check |
346 |
Checking the Fluid Level |
347 |
How to Add Fluid |
348 |
All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) |
349 |
Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) |
349 |
When to Check Lubricant |
349 |
How to Check Lubricant |
349 |
What to Use |
349 |
Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) |
350 |
When to Check and Change Lubricant |
350 |
How to Check Lubricant |
350 |
What to Use |
350 |
Engine Coolant |
350 |
What to Use |
351 |
Checking Coolant |
352 |
Adding Coolant |
353 |
Radiator Pressure Cap |
354 |
Power Steering Fluid |
354 |
When to Check Power Steering Fluid |
354 |
How to Check Power Steering Fluid |
355 |
What to Use |
355 |
Windshield Washer Fluid |
355 |
What to Use |
355 |
Adding Washer Fluid |
355 |
Brakes |
356 |
Brake Fluid |
356 |
What to Add |
358 |
Brake Wear |
359 |
Brake Pedal Travel |
359 |
Brake Adjustment |
360 |
Replacing Brake System Parts |
360 |
Battery |
360 |
Vehicle Storage |
360 |
Bulb Replacement |
361 |
Halogen Bulbs |
361 |
Headlamps |
361 |
Front Turn Signal/ Parking/ Sidemarker Lamps |
363 |
Stop Lamps and Taillamps |
364 |
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement |
365 |
Tires |
367 |
Inflation -- Tire Pressure |
368 |
When to Check |
368 |
How to Check |
368 |
Tire Inspection and Rotation |
369 |
When It s Time for New Tires |
370 |
Buying New Tires |
371 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
372 |
Treadwear |
372 |
Traction -- AA, A, B, C |
372 |
Temperature -- A, B, C |
373 |
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
373 |
Wheel Replacement |
373 |
Used Replacement Wheels |
374 |
Tire Chains |
375 |
Appearance Care |
376 |
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle |
376 |
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet |
376 |
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric |
377 |
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems |
377 |
Cleaning Vinyl |
378 |
Cleaning Leather |
378 |
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel |
378 |
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components |
378 |
Care of Safety Belts |
378 |
Cleaning Glass Surfaces |
379 |
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades |
379 |
Weatherstrips |
379 |
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle |
379 |
Washing Your Vehicle |
379 |
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses |
380 |
Finish Care |
380 |
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped) |
381 |
Cleaning Tires |
381 |
Sheet Metal Damage |
381 |
Finish Damage |
382 |
Underbody Maintenance |
382 |
Chemical Paint Spotting |
382 |
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials |
383 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
384 |
Engine Identification |
384 |
Service Parts Identification Label |
384 |
Electrical System |
385 |
Add-On Electrical Equipment |
385 |
Headlamp Wiring |
385 |
Windshield Wipers |
385 |
Power Windows and Other Power Options |
385 |
Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
386 |
Floor Console Fuse and Relay Center |
386 |
Underhood Fuse and Relay Center |
389 |
Replacement Bulbs |
392 |
Capacities and Specifications |
393 |
Engine Specifications |
393 |
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts |
394 |
Vehicle Dimensions |
394 |
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule |
395 |
Introduction |
396 |
Your Vehicle and the Environment |
396 |
Maintenance Requirements |
396 |
How This Section is Organized |
397 |
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services |
398 |
Using Your Maintenance Schedule |
398 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
399 |
Footnotes |
399 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
400 |
Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance |
400 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
401 |
Part B: Owner Checks and Services |
409 |
At Each Fuel Fill |
409 |
Engine Oil Level Check |
409 |
Engine Coolant Level Check |
409 |
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check |
409 |
At Least Once a Month |
409 |
Tire Inflation Check |
409 |
Cassette Deck Service |
409 |
At Least Twice a Year |
410 |
Restraint System Check |
410 |
Wiper Blade Check |
410 |
Spare Tire Check |
410 |
Weatherstrip Lubrication |
410 |
Automatic Transaxle Check |
410 |
At Least Once a Year |
410 |
Key Lock Cylinders Service |
410 |
Body Lubrication Service |
410 |
Starter Switch Check |
411 |
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check |
411 |
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check |
412 |
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check |
412 |
Underbody Flushing Service |
412 |
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections |
413 |
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection |
413 |
Exhaust System Inspection |
413 |
Engine Cooling System Inspection |
413 |
Throttle System Inspection |
413 |
Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly - Differential (Rear Drive Module) All- Wheel Drive Inspection |
414 |
Brake System Inspection |
414 |
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
415 |
Part E: Maintenance Record |
417 |
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information |
419 |
Pontiac Cares |
420 |
What Makes Up Pontiac Cares? |
421 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure |
421 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users |
423 |
Customer Assistance Offices |
423 |
United States |
423 |
Canada |
424 |
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands) |
424 |
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities |
425 |
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program |
426 |
Security While You Travel |
426 |
Canadian Roadside Assistance |
427 |
Courtesy Transportation |
428 |
Plan Ahead When Possible |
428 |
Transportation Options |
428 |
Shuttle Service |
428 |
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement |
428 |
Courtesy Rental Vehicle |
429 |
Additional Program Information |
429 |
Warranty Information |
429 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT |
430 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT |
430 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS |
431 |