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Instrument
Panel
Cluster
Your
instrument
panel
cluster
is
designed
to
let
you
know
at
a
glance
how
your
vehicle
is
running.
You’ll
know
how
fast
you’re
going,
how
much
fuel
you’re
using,
and
many
other
things
you’ll
need
to
drive
safely
and
economically.
The
indicator
warning
lights
and
gages
are
explained
on
the
following
pages.
United
States
uplevel
shown,
United
States
base
level
and
Canada
similar
3-29
156
158
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Default Chapter
2
About Driving Your Vehicle
2
How to Use this Manual
2
Vehicle Symbols
4
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
8
Six-Way Power Seats
8
Manual Passenger Seat
8
Heated Seats
9
Manual Lumbar
9
Reclining Seatbacks
10
Head Restraints
11
Rear Seats
12
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks
12
Rear Seat Operation
12
Split Bench Seats
12
Removing the Split Bench Seat
13
Replacing the Split Bench Seats
14
Safety Belts
16
Why Safety Belts Work
18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
21
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
21
Driver Position
22
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
24
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
30
Right Front Passenger Position
31
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
32
Rear Seat Passengers
32
Center Rear Passenger Position
35
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
38
Child Restraints
42
Safety Belt Extender
42
Older Children
42
Infants and Young Children
45
Child Restraint Systems
49
Where to Put the Restraint
52
Top Strap
53
Top Strap Anchor Location
54
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
57
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
58
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position
60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
62
Air Bag Systems
65
Where Are the Air Bags
68
When Should an Air Bag Inflate
70
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate
71
How Does an Air Bag Restrain
72
What will You See after an Air Bag Inflates
72
Restraint System Check
74
Checking Your Restraint Systems
74
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
74
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
75
Features and Controls
77
Keys
79
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
81
Remote Alarm
82
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
82
Battery Replacement
83
Doors and Locks
84
Rear Door Security Locks
86
Lockout Protection
87
Leaving Your Vehicle
87
Canceling the Rear Door Security Locks
87
Liftgate/Tailgate Release
88
Windows
89
Sun Visors
90
Express-Down Window
90
Window Lock out
90
Visor Vanity Mirror
90
Theft-Deterrent Systems
91
Content Theft-Deterrent
91
Disarming with Your Key
92
Arming with the Power Lock Switch
92
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
94
New Vehicle Break-In
94
Ignition Positions
95
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
96
Starting Your Engine
96
Engine Coolant Heater
97
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
97
Warm-Up Shift
99
Parking Brake
101
Shift Lock Release
101
Shifting into Park (P)
102
Parking over Things that Burn
104
Shifting out of Park (P)
104
Torque Lock
104
You Are Parked
105
Manual Rearview Mirror
106
Mirrors
106
Onstar System
107
Outside Convex Mirror
107
Glove Box
108
Storage Areas
108
Garage Door Opener Compartment
109
Overhead Console
109
Front Door Utility Packs
110
Storage Compartment
110
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
110
Roof Rack System
112
Convenience Net
115
Rear Storage Area
115
Cargo Cover
116
Cargo Net System
116
Sliding Rear Convenience Tray
117
Removing the Sliding Rear Convenience Tray
118
Removing the Floor Track Assembly
119
Replacing the Floor Track Assembly
119
Replacing the Sliding Rear Convenience Tray
120
Sunroof
121
Vehicle Personalization
121
Entering Programming Mode
122
Headlamp Exit Delay
122
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
123
Delayed Locking
124
Remote Driver Unlock Control
125
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation
126
Exiting Programming Mode
127
Instrument Panel
129
Section 3 Instrument Panel
130
Default Chapter
132
Instrument Panel Overview
132
Hazard Warning Flashers
134
Other Warning Devices
134
Tilt Wheel
135
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
135
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
136
Windshield Washer
137
Windshield Wipers
137
Cruise Control
138
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
140
Exterior Lamps
140
Lamps on Reminder
140
Automatic Headlamp System
141
Fog Lamps
141
Instrument Panel Brightness
142
Interior Lamps
142
Interior Lamps Control
142
Delayed Lighting
143
Entry Lighting
143
Exit Lighting
144
Perimeter Lighting
144
Battery Run-Down Protection
145
Cargo Lamp
145
Front Reading Lamps
145
Instrument Panel Switchbank
145
Head-Up Display (Hud)
146
Accessory Power Outlets
148
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
149
Climate Control System
149
Climate Controls
149
Defogging and Defrosting
151
Dual Climate Control System
152
Operation Tips
155
Outlet Adjustment
155
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
156
Instrument Panel Cluster
157
Speedometer and Odometer
158
Trip Odometer
158
Retro-Active Reset
159
Air Bag Readiness Light
160
Safety Belt Reminder Light
160
Brake System Warning Light
161
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
162
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
163
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
163
If the Light Is Flashing
164
If the Light Is on Steady
165
Fuel Gage
166
Message Center
167
Service Traction System Warning Message
167
Traction Active Message
168
Low Engine Oil Level Message
170
Change Engine Oil Message
171
Low Tire Message
171
Door Ajar Warning Message
172
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message
172
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message
173
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message
173
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message
174
Low Fuel Warning Message
174
Program Mode Message
175
Service Vehicle Soon Message
175
Park Lamp Warning Message
176
Compass Variance
177
DIC Controls and Displays
178
Driver Information Center (DIC)
177
Driver Information Center (DIC)
180
DIC Vehicle Personalization
180
Interior Lighting Delay
182
Interior Lighting on
182
Auto Door Lock/Unlock
183
Remote Door Unlock
185
Unlock Feedback
186
Audio System(S)
187
Setting the Time
188
Radio with CD
188
Playing the Radio
189
Finding a Station
190
Setting Preset Stations
190
Rds Messages
192
Radio Messages
193
Playing a Compact Disc
196
Compact Disc Messages
197
Audio System(S)
198
Radio with Cassette and CD
198
Playing a Cassette Tape
206
CD Adapter Kits
207
Cassette Tape Messages
207
Radio with Six-Disc CD
210
Using Song List Mode
221
Rear Seat Entertainment System
222
Before You Drive
222
Stereo Rca Jacks
223
Audio Speakers
224
DVD Player
225
Video Screen
225
Playing a Disc
226
Remote Control
227
DVD Messages
227
Setup Menu
230
Tips and Trouble
231
Rear Audio Controller (RAC)
234
Theft-Deterrent Feature
234
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
235
DVD Distortion
236
Understanding Radio Reception
236
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
236
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
236
Fm Stereo
236
Care of Your Cds and Dvds
237
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
237
Cleaning Your DVD Player
238
Cleaning the Video Screen
238
Integrated Windshield Antenna
238
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (United States Only)
238
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
239
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
240
Driver Behavior
240
Driving Environment
240
Vehicle Design
240
Defensive Driving
241
Drunken Driving
241
Control of a Vehicle
244
Braking
245
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
246
Braking in Emergencies
247
Traction Control System (TCS)
248
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
249
Steering
250
Power Steering
250
Steering Tips
250
Steering in Emergencies
251
Off-Road Recovery
252
Passing
252
Loss of Control
253
Driving at Night
255
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
256
Driving through Flowing Water
258
Driving through Deep Standing Water
258
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
258
City Driving
259
Freeway Driving
260
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
261
Highway Hypnosis
262
Hill and Mountain Roads
262
Winter Driving
264
Driving on Snow or Ice
264
If You're Caught in a Blizzard
266
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
268
Towing
269
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
269
Towing Your Vehicle
269
Recreational Vehicle Towing
269
Dinghy Towing
270
Loading Your Vehicle
270
Dolly Towing
270
Automatic Level Control
272
Towing a Trailer
272
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
273
Weight of the Trailer
274
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
274
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
275
Driving with a Trailer
276
Safety Chains
276
Trailer Brakes
276
Following Distance
277
Backing up
277
Driving on Grades
278
Parking on Hills
278
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
278
Making Turns
278
Maintenance Schedule
279
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
279
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
281
Service
283
Doing Your Own Service Work
283
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
284
Fuel
284
Gasoline Octane
284
Gasoline Specifications
285
California Fuel
285
Additives
285
Fuels in Foreign Countries
286
Filling Your Tank
286
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
288
Checking Things under the Hood
288
Hood Release
289
Engine Compartment Overview
290
Engine Oil
291
Checking Engine Oil
292
When to Add Engine Oil
293
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
294
Engine Oil Additives
295
Gm Oil Life System
295
When to Change Engine Oil
295
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
296
What to Do with Used Oil
296
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
297
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
298
Checking the Fluid Level
299
Maintenance Schedule
300
How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid
300
Engine Coolant
300
What Coolant to Use
301
Adding Coolant
302
Checking Coolant
302
Radiator Pressure Cap
303
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
303
Engine Overheating
303
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
304
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
305
Cooling System
306
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
309
Power Steering Fluid
313
Windshield Washer Fluid
314
Adding Washer Fluid
314
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
314
What Power Steering Fluid to Use
314
What Washer Fluid to Use
314
Brakes
315
Brake Fluid
315
What to Add
316
Brake Wear
317
Battery
318
Brake Adjustment
318
Replacing Brake System Parts
318
Vehicle Storage
319
Jump Starting
319
All-Wheel Drive
323
Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit)
323
Bulb Replacement
325
Halogen Bulbs
325
Headlamps
325
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps
327
Taillamps, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
328
Replacement Bulbs
329
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
329
Tires
330
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
330
How to Check
331
Check Tire Pressure System
331
When to Check
331
Tire Inspection and Rotation
333
Buying New Tires
335
When It Is Time for New Tires
335
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
336
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
338
Wheel Replacement
338
Tire Chains
339
Used Replacement Wheels
339
Accessory Inflator
340
If a Tire Goes Flat
341
Changing a Flat Tire
342
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
343
Secondary Latch System
349
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
354
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
358
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
358
Compact Spare Tire
362
Appearance Care
363
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
364
Using Cleaner on Fabric
364
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
364
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
364
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
365
Cleaning Vinyl
365
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
365
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
365
Cleaning Leather
365
Care of Safety Belts
366
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
366
Weatherstrips
366
Washing Your Vehicle
366
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
367
Finish Care
367
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades
367
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
368
Cleaning Tires
368
Finish Damage
368
Sheet Metal Damage
368
Chemical Paint Spotting
369
Underbody Maintenance
369
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
369
Vehicle Identification
370
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
370
Service Parts Identification Label
371
Electrical System
371
Add-On Electrical Equipment
371
Headlamp Wiring
371
Windshield Wiper Fuses
371
Power Windows and Other Power Options
371
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
372
Floor Console Fuse Block
372
Underhood Fuse Block
374
Capacities and Specifications
378
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
379
Engine Specifications
379
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
381
Introduction
382
Maintenance Requirements
382
Maintenance Schedule
382
Your Vehicle and the Environment
382
How this Section Is Organized
383
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
384
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
384
Scheduled Maintenance
385
At each Fuel Fill
389
At Least Once a Month
389
Cassette Tape Player Service
389
Engine Coolant Level Check
389
Engine Oil Level Check
389
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
389
Tire Inflation Check
389
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
389
At Least Once a Year
390
At Least Twice a Year
390
Automatic Transaxle Check
390
Body Lubrication Service
390
Key Lock Cylinders Service
390
Spare Tire Check
390
Weatherstrip Lubrication
390
Wiper Blade Check
390
Starter Switch Check
391
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
392
Underbody Flushing Service
392
Engine Cooling System Inspection
393
Exhaust System Inspection
393
Fuel System Inspection
393
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
393
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
393
All-Wheel Drive Inspection
394
Brake System Inspection
394
Throttle System Inspection
394
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
395
Part E: Maintenance Record
396
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
399
Customer Assistance Information
400
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
400
Online Owner Center
401
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
402
Customer Assistance Offices
402
United States – Customer Assistance
402
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
403
Canada – Customer Assistance
403
Overseas – Customer Assistance
403
Roadside Assistance Program
404
Security While You Travel
404
Plan Ahead When Possible
405
Canadian Roadside Assistance
405
Courtesy Transportation
405
Transportation Options
406
Additional Program Information
406
Reporting Safety Defects
407
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
407
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
407
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
408
Service Manuals
408
Service Publications Ordering Information
408
Service Bulletins
409
Current and Past Model Order Forms
409
Table of Contents
412
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Pontiac
Model
AZTEK 2003
Category
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Language
English
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