Owner's Manual
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2006 Pontiac Solstice Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Safety Belts ...1-4 Child Restraints ...1-18 Airbag System ...1-30 Restraint System Check ...1-43 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-43 Tires ...5-44 Appearance Care ...5-69 Vehicle Identification ...5-77 Electrical System ...5-77 Capacities and Specifications ...5-82 ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-14 Index ...1
2006 Pontiac Solstice Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Safety Belts ...1-4 Child Restraints ...1-18 Airbag System ...1-30 Restraint System Check ...1-43 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-43 Tires ...5-44 Appearance Care ...5-69 Vehicle Identification ...5-77 Electrical System ...5-77 Capacities and Specifications ...5-82 ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-14 Index ...1
Owner's Manual
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... dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. Avoid yellow connectors. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-41 They are close to do so. There are parts of the airbag system. Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should...
... dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. Avoid yellow connectors. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-41 They are close to do so. There are parts of the airbag system. Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should...
Owner's Manual
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... Now and then, make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) Notice: If you need new belts?
... Now and then, make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) Notice: If you need new belts?
Owner's Manual
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... the emission control system on , as smoothly. Notice: If you it repaired. Modifications to these systems could lead to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. This light should come on and the engine is required. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may prevent more serious damage to costly...
... the emission control system on , as smoothly. Notice: If you it repaired. Modifications to these systems could lead to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. This light should come on and the engine is required. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may prevent more serious damage to costly...
Owner's Manual
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... does not pass the inspection for inspection. This indicates that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may take several days of OBD system readiness, your battery has run down.
... does not pass the inspection for inspection. This indicates that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may take several days of OBD system readiness, your battery has run down.
Owner's Manual
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... off. • If you may damage the engine. If it does not come on with the fuse or bulb. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may have your vehicle serviced. 3-33 This is normal. {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. You or others could also... it is working, but the light will come on for changing engine oil. The oil light could be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in three other situations: • When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will go out when you do...
... off. • If you may damage the engine. If it does not come on with the fuse or bulb. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may have your vehicle serviced. 3-33 This is normal. {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. You or others could also... it is working, but the light will come on for changing engine oil. The oil light could be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in three other situations: • When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will go out when you do...
Owner's Manual
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...on the next time the vehicle is turned off and back on page 6-4. See Engine Oil on page 5-13 and Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on if the condition still exists. The messages will display if the automatic headlamp system is displayed. AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS OFF...Personalization on a schedule consistent with the headlamp switch. 3-38 See "How to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is displayed. It will display if the automatic headlamp system is a problem detected in either the reset or information buttons. Your vehicle may...
...on the next time the vehicle is turned off and back on page 6-4. See Engine Oil on page 5-13 and Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on if the condition still exists. The messages will display if the automatic headlamp system is displayed. AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS OFF...Personalization on a schedule consistent with the headlamp switch. 3-38 See "How to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is displayed. It will display if the automatic headlamp system is a problem detected in either the reset or information buttons. Your vehicle may...
Owner's Manual
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... cruise control system is disabled. See "Battery Replacement" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-40, Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16, and Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 3-10 for more information. CRUISE ENGAGED This message will display if the starting of the engine is active. Have your GM dealer...
... cruise control system is disabled. See "Battery Replacement" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-40, Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16, and Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 3-10 for more information. CRUISE ENGAGED This message will display if the starting of the engine is active. Have your GM dealer...
Owner's Manual
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Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Tires ...5-75 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-75 Finish Damage ...5-75 Underbody Maintenance ...5-75 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-76 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...5-76 Vehicle Identification ...5-77 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-77 Service Parts Identi...
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Tires ...5-75 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-75 Finish Damage ...5-75 Underbody Maintenance ...5-75 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-76 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...5-76 Vehicle Identification ...5-77 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-77 Service Parts Identi...
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... page 7-15. English and metric fasteners can be hurt. If you want to do some of any vehicle maintenance task. • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, and other fasteners. See Part E: Maintenance Record on page 1-41. To order the proper service manual, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on...
... page 7-15. English and metric fasteners can be hurt. If you want to do some of any vehicle maintenance task. • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, and other fasteners. See Part E: Maintenance Record on page 1-41. To order the proper service manual, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on...
Owner's Manual
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... premium unleaded gasoline with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle. If the octane is an important part of the proper maintenance of 91 or higher. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is less than 87, you may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. This...
... premium unleaded gasoline with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle. If the octane is an important part of the proper maintenance of 91 or higher. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is less than 87, you may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. This...
Owner's Manual
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... page 6-4. Engine Oil Additives Do not add anything to Change Engine Oil (Vehicles With Driver Information Center) If your oil. See Scheduled Maintenance on . If you are in the maintenance schedule. Engine Oil Life System When to your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC), it has the Engine Oil Life System, a computer...
... page 6-4. Engine Oil Additives Do not add anything to Change Engine Oil (Vehicles With Driver Information Center) If your oil. See Scheduled Maintenance on . If you are in the maintenance schedule. Engine Oil Life System When to your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC), it has the Engine Oil Life System, a computer...
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... service department and have your fluid level checked by your vehicle to use the automatic transmission fluid listed in the Maintenance Schedule. If a leak occurs, take your warranty. It receives fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir. See Part A: Scheduled... Maintenance Services on page 6-21 for fluid loss. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-4. You may not be covered by ...
... service department and have your fluid level checked by your vehicle to use the automatic transmission fluid listed in the Maintenance Schedule. If a leak occurs, take your warranty. It receives fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir. See Part A: Scheduled... Maintenance Services on page 6-21 for fluid loss. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-4. You may not be covered by ...
Owner's Manual
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...; coolant which will . The following explains your warranty. Plain water, or some other than DEX-COOL® may require changing sooner, at the first maintenance service after each 25,000 miles (41 500 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first.
...; coolant which will . The following explains your warranty. Plain water, or some other than DEX-COOL® may require changing sooner, at the first maintenance service after each 25,000 miles (41 500 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first.
Owner's Manual
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... sure you get one that are wrong for the worse. For example, if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for a new battery, get new approved GM replacement parts. When it is time for battery location...
... sure you get one that are wrong for the worse. For example, if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for a new battery, get new approved GM replacement parts. When it is time for battery location...
Owner's Manual
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... use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on a level surface. You or others could be on page 6-21. 5-40 What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas...
... use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on a level surface. You or others could be on page 6-21. 5-40 What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas...
Owner's Manual
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... listed here, contact your dealer. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for more information. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14 for wear and cracking.
... listed here, contact your dealer. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for more information. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14 for wear and cracking.
Owner's Manual
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.... Re-check the tire pressure with the tire gage. The first rotation is low, add air until you reach the recommended amount. See "Scheduled Maintenance" for damaged tires or wheels. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear in flation pressure matches the recommended pressure on...
.... Re-check the tire pressure with the tire gage. The first rotation is low, add air until you reach the recommended amount. See "Scheduled Maintenance" for damaged tires or wheels. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear in flation pressure matches the recommended pressure on...
Owner's Manual
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... by your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for you. Original manufacturer replacement parts will corrode quickly and may damage the paint finish and/or tires. Minor chips and scratches...
... by your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for you. Original manufacturer replacement parts will corrode quickly and may damage the paint finish and/or tires. Minor chips and scratches...
Owner's Manual
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... ...6-20 Brake System Inspection ...6-20 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-21 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-23 Part E: Maintenance Record ...6-24 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 How This Section is Organized ...6-2 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-4 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Part B: Owner Checks and Services ...6-13 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-13 At...
... ...6-20 Brake System Inspection ...6-20 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-21 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-23 Part E: Maintenance Record ...6-24 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 How This Section is Organized ...6-2 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-4 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Part B: Owner Checks and Services ...6-13 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-13 At...