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Every 2001 Aztek under warranty is backed with the following services:

1-800-762-3743
( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800 )
that provides in an emergency:

Courtesy Transportation

Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing

2001 Pontiac Aztek Owner's Manual

Litho in U.S.A. Part Number10413350 A First Edition

© Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000 All Rights Reserved

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Table of Contents
Seats and Restraint Systems
Section 1

Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts

Air Bag Systems Restraint Systems for Children

Features and Controls
Section 2

Windows Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (Option) Liftgate/Tailgate Release Automatic TransaxleParking Brake Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control (Option) Exterior and Interior Lamps

Mirrors Storage Compartments Roof Rack System (Option) Accessory Power Outlets OnStar® System (Option) Sunroof (Option) Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages Driver Information Center (If Equipped) Head-Up Display (Option) Vehicle Customization

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Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
Section 3

Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player

Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)

Your Driving and the Road
Section 4

Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking

Steering Driving Tipsfor Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer

Problems on the Road
Section 5

Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle

Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck

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Service and Appearance Care
Section 6

Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ Engine AirCleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) Brakes Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Maintenance Schedule
Section 7

Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections

RecommendedFluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records

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Table of Contents (cont'd)
Customer Assistance Information
Section 8

Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation

Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-12 Service Publications

Index
Section 9

In the Index you will find an alphabetical listing ofalmost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

Please refer to the last page of this manual for your Service Station Guide v

We support voluntary technician certification.

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC and the PONTIAC Emblem are registered trademarks and the name AZTEK is a trademark of General Motors Corporation. This manualincludes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Pontiac Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell thevehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it.

For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:
Aux propriétaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en français chez votre concessionaire ou au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1577 Meyerside Dr. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1B9

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Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find a number of...