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 ...Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-34 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Rear Axle ...5-39 Bulb Replacement ...5-40 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-43 Tires ...5-44 Appearance Care ...5-69 Vehicle Identification ...5-77 Electrical System ...5-77 Capacities and Speci...
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 ...Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-34 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Rear Axle ...5-39 Bulb Replacement ...5-40 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-43 Tires ...5-44 Appearance Care ...5-69 Vehicle Identification ...5-77 Electrical System ...5-77 Capacities and Speci...
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... Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Braking in Emergencies ...4-9 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...4-9 Steering ...4-10 Off-Road Recovery ...4-12 Passing ...4-12 Loss of Control ...4-14 Driving at Night ...4-15 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ...4-16 4-1
... Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Braking in Emergencies ...4-9 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...4-9 Steering ...4-10 Off-Road Recovery ...4-12 Passing ...4-12 Loss of Control ...4-14 Driving at Night ...4-15 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ...4-16 4-1
Owner's Manual
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...it is different. This will allow the wheel with steadily increasing pressure. Limited-Slip Rear Axle Your vehicle may be off the brake pedal. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, this feature will help you maximum ...braking while maintaining steering control. A limited-slip rear axle can help you additional traction on page 4-7. If you do not have this by pushing on the brake pedal with traction to do this feature...
...it is different. This will allow the wheel with steadily increasing pressure. Limited-Slip Rear Axle Your vehicle may be off the brake pedal. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, this feature will help you maximum ...braking while maintaining steering control. A limited-slip rear axle can help you additional traction on page 4-7. If you do not have this by pushing on the brake pedal with traction to do this feature...
Owner's Manual
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... not load your vehicle. If that may free your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Loading Your Vehicle It is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of your vehicle handles. This weight is...
... not load your vehicle. If that may free your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Loading Your Vehicle It is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of your vehicle handles. This weight is...
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... the recommended cold tire in this section. With the driver's door open, you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle. Label Example A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is also important loading information on page 5-50. There is attached...
... the recommended cold tire in this section. With the driver's door open, you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle. Label Example A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is also important loading information on page 5-50. There is attached...
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...vehicle may cause damage. Certification Label Do not carry more than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the front or rear axle. Also, overloading can change the way your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the driver... not overload your vehicle. Repairs would not be covered by your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for your warranty. Never exceed the GVWR for either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. 4-33...
...vehicle may cause damage. Certification Label Do not carry more than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the front or rear axle. Also, overloading can change the way your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the driver... not overload your vehicle. Repairs would not be covered by your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for your warranty. Never exceed the GVWR for either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. 4-33...
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... Mode ...5-25 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Cooling System ...5-26 Power Steering Fluid ...5-30 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-31 Brakes ...5-32 Battery ...5-34 Jump Starting ...5-35 Rear Axle ...5-39 Bulb Replacement ...5-40 Halogen Bulbs ...5-40 Headlamps ...5-41 Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps ...5-41 Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ...5-42 Back-Up...
... Mode ...5-25 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Cooling System ...5-26 Power Steering Fluid ...5-30 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-31 Brakes ...5-32 Battery ...5-34 Jump Starting ...5-35 Rear Axle ...5-39 Bulb Replacement ...5-40 Halogen Bulbs ...5-40 Headlamps ...5-41 Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps ...5-41 Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ...5-42 Back-Up...
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...Cable Removal A. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal 5-39 Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. Return the positive (+) terminal cover to regularly check... rear axle fluid unless you suspect there is not necessary to its original position. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Heavy, Unpainted...
...Cable Removal A. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal 5-39 Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. Return the positive (+) terminal cover to regularly check... rear axle fluid unless you suspect there is not necessary to its original position. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Heavy, Unpainted...
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... get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be injured. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the rear axle, you drop or scratch the bulb. Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you 'll need to the bottom...
... get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be injured. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the rear axle, you drop or scratch the bulb. Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you 'll need to the bottom...
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...the centerline of the tread. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on page 4-29. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for the rear axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on a vehicle. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards. Normal Occupant Weight: ... of a motor vehicle with the U.S. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29. 5-48 GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for air pressure. See Inflation - Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire, that the tire is molded onto...
...the centerline of the tread. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on page 4-29. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for the rear axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on a vehicle. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards. Normal Occupant Weight: ... of a motor vehicle with the U.S. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29. 5-48 GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for air pressure. See Inflation - Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire, that the tire is molded onto...
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SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. See Rear Axle on page 5-39. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. Usage Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Fluid/... U.S. 1052358, in Canada Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting GM Specification 9986115. Usage Rear Axle Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) Chassis Lubrication Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. Silicone Grease (GM Weatherstrip Dielectric 12345579, in Canada 992694) where required. U.S. 12378261, in Canada ...
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. See Rear Axle on page 5-39. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. Usage Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Fluid/... U.S. 1052358, in Canada Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting GM Specification 9986115. Usage Rear Axle Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) Chassis Lubrication Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. Silicone Grease (GM Weatherstrip Dielectric 12345579, in Canada 992694) where required. U.S. 12378261, in Canada ...
Owner's Manual
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....) Passenger Safety Belt Reminder ...3-23 Reduced Engine Power ...3-34 Safety Belt Reminder ...3-23 Security ...3-33 Service Vehicle Soon ...3-34 Lighting Entry/Exit ...3-15 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...4-9 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-29 Locks Automatic Door Lock ...2-8 Automatic Door Unlock ...2-9 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Manual Door ...2-7 Power Door ...2-7 Loss of Control ...4-14 Low Coolant Warning Light...
....) Passenger Safety Belt Reminder ...3-23 Reduced Engine Power ...3-34 Safety Belt Reminder ...3-23 Security ...3-33 Service Vehicle Soon ...3-34 Lighting Entry/Exit ...3-15 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...4-9 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-29 Locks Automatic Door Lock ...2-8 Automatic Door Unlock ...2-9 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Manual Door ...2-7 Power Door ...2-7 Loss of Control ...4-14 Low Coolant Warning Light...
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... of Your CD Player ...3-71 Care of Your CDs ...3-71 Radio with CD ...3-48, 3-53 Setting the Time ...3-47 Theft-Deterrent ...3-68 Understanding Reception ...3-70 Rear Axle ...5-39 Limited-Slip ...4-9 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-29 Rearview Mirrors ...2-29 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-2 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-34 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-34 Remote Keyless...
... of Your CD Player ...3-71 Care of Your CDs ...3-71 Radio with CD ...3-48, 3-53 Setting the Time ...3-47 Theft-Deterrent ...3-68 Understanding Reception ...3-70 Rear Axle ...5-39 Limited-Slip ...4-9 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-29 Rearview Mirrors ...2-29 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-2 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-34 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-34 Remote Keyless...