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Section 5
Pr
oblems on the Road
Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.
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2
Hazard W
arning Flashers
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2
Other W
arning Devices
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3
Jump Starting
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8
T
owing Y
our V
ehicle
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9
Engine Overheating
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Cooling System
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20
If a T
ire Goes Flat
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Changing a Flat T
ire
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Compact Spare T
ire
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36
If Y
ou’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
13
Emergency Towing
2
How to Use this Manual
9
Vehicle Damage Warnings
10
Vehicle Symbols
11
Table of Contents
13
Seats and Seat Controls
14
Head Restraints
19
Rear Seats
19
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
Driver Position
34
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
42
Right Front Passenger Position
43
Air Bag Systems
44
Center Passenger Position
52
Rear Seat Passengers
54
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
54
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
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
74
Front Seat Position
78
Older Children
81
Safety Belt Extender
84
Checking Your Restraint Systems
84
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
84
Power Windows
87
Door Locks
90
Power Door Locks
91
Delayed Locking
91
Leaving Your Vehicle
93
Battery Replacement
96
Entering Programming Mode
98
Headlamp Exit Delay
99
Delayed Locking
101
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation
103
Exiting Programming Mode
105
Disarming with Your Key
109
Ignition Positions
112
Starting Your Engine
113
Automatic Transaxle Operation
116
Shift Lock Release
120
Parking Brake
121
Torque Lock
124
Parking over Things that Burn
125
Engine Exhaust
125
Running Your Engine While You're Parked
126
Tilt Wheel
127
Windshield Wipers
129
Windshield Washer
130
Exterior Lamps
133
Automatic Headlamp Control
133
Lamps on Reminder
133
Daytime Running Lamps
134
Fog Lamps
134
Interior Lamps
135
Interior Lamps Control
135
Illuminated Entry
136
Exit Lighting
137
Headlamp Exit Delay
138
Front Reading Lamps
138
Rear Reading Lamps
138
Battery Saver
139
Storage Compartments
140
Glove Box
140
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
154
Sun Visors
155
Accessory Power Outlets
157
Onstar System Limitations
160
Instrument Panel Cluster
164
Safety Belt Reminder Light
167
Air Bag Readiness Light
168
Brake System Warning Light
169
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
170
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
171
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
171
Fuel Gage
175
Message Center
176
Charging System Indicator Message
176
Door Ajar Warning Message
180
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message
180
Low Fuel Warning Message
181
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message
181
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message
182
Program Mode Message
183
Compass Variance
187
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
201
Air Conditioning with Temperature Control
202
Comfort Controls
202
Air Conditioning with Dual Temperature
206
Control (Option)
206
Rear Window Defogger
210
Ventilation System
211
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
212
With Programmable Equalization and Radio
219
Audio Systems
212
Setting the Clock
212
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
219
AM - FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Programmable
226
(If Equipped)
226
AM-FM Stereo with 6-Disc Compact Disc
234
Player with Programmable Equalization and
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
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
Driver Behavior
252
Driving Environment
252
Defensive Driving
253
Vehicle Design
253
Drunken Driving
254
Control of a Vehicle
257
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
258
Traction Control System
260
Braking in Emergencies
260
Power Steering
262
Steering in Emergencies
263
Off Road Recovery
264
Loss of Control
266
Driving at Night
267
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
268
Driving through Flowing Water
270
Driving through Deep Standing Water
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
Loading Your Vehicle
280
Recreational Vehicle Towing
280
Towing a Trailer
283
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
284
Weight of the Trailer
284
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
285
Safety Chains
286
Trailer Brakes
287
Driving with a Trailer
287
Making Turns
288
Following Distance
288
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
289
Parking on Hills
289
Driving on Grades
289
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
290
Parking on a Hill
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
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
301
Cooling System
302
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
Compact Spare Tire
325
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
326
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
327
Doing Your Own Service Work
329
Fuels in Foreign Countries
332
Filling Your Tank
333
Checking Things under the Hood
335
Hood Release
336
Engine Compartment Overview
337
Engine Oil
338
When to Add Engine Oil
339
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
340
When to Change Engine Oil
341
What to Do with Used Oil
342
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
343
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
346
How to Add Fluid
348
Engine Coolant
350
Checking Coolant
352
Power Steering Fluid
354
Windshield Washer Fluid
355
Adding Washer Fluid
355
Brake Fluid
356
Brake Wear
359
Brake Pedal Travel
359
Brake Adjustment
360
Vehicle Storage
360
Bulb Replacement
361
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
365
Tire Inspection and Rotation
369
Buying New Tires
371
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
372
Wheel Replacement
373
Tire Chains
375
Appearance Care
376
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
377
Cleaning Vinyl
378
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
378
Cleaning Leather
378
Care of Safety Belts
378
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
379
Windshield and Wiper Blades
379
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
379
Washing Your Vehicle
379
Finish Care
380
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
381
Chemical Paint Spotting
382
Underbody Maintenance
382
Engine Identification
384
Electrical System
385
Windshield Wipers
385
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
386
Replacement Bulbs
392
Capacities and Specifications
393
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
394
Vehicle Dimensions
394
Your Vehicle and the Environment
396
Maintenance Requirements
396
How this Section Is Organized
397
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
398
Scheduled Maintenance
399
At each Fuel Fill
409
At Least Once a Month
409
At Least Twice a Year
410
Exhaust System Inspection
413
Engine Cooling System Inspection
413
Throttle System Inspection
413
Brake System Inspection
414
Maintenance Record
417
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
419
Pontiac Cares
420
What Makes up Pontiac Cares
421
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
423
Customer Assistance Offices
423
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
425
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program
426
Canadian Roadside Assistance
427
Courtesy Transportation
428
Transportation Options
428
Plan Ahead When Possible
428
Warranty Information
429
Reporting Safety Defects to the
430
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
430
Ordering Owner Publications in Canada
431
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
431
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Model
2001 Aztek
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Language
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