Owner's Manual
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... Pontiac Solstice Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Safety Belts ...1-6 Child Restraints ...1-22 Airbag System ...1-36 Restraint System Check ...1-48 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-10 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-12 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-16 Mirrors ...2-29 OnStar® System ...2-30 Storage Areas ...2-33 Roof Panel ...2-33 Convertible Top ...2-37 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-16 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-19 Driver Information Center...
... Pontiac Solstice Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Safety Belts ...1-6 Child Restraints ...1-22 Airbag System ...1-36 Restraint System Check ...1-48 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-10 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-12 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-16 Mirrors ...2-29 OnStar® System ...2-30 Storage Areas ...2-33 Roof Panel ...2-33 Convertible Top ...2-37 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-16 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-19 Driver Information Center...
Owner's Manual
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... Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System Warning Light Charging System Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor Traction Control Windshield Washer Fluid ": iv Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that may be found on the symbol, refer to the index. I: B: O: #: .: +: j 7: F: M: Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gage Fuses Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual...
... Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System Warning Light Charging System Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor Traction Control Windshield Washer Fluid ": iv Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that may be found on the symbol, refer to the index. I: B: O: #: .: +: j 7: F: M: Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gage Fuses Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual...
Owner's Manual
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... body to be sure the seat is moving . Try to move the seat with a power driver's seat height adjuster the switch is not moving . Lift the lever located under the front of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is locked in place. Seat Height Adjuster { CAUTION: You can lose control of the seat to unlock it and release the lever. Front Seats Manual Seats...
... body to be sure the seat is moving . Try to move the seat with a power driver's seat height adjuster the switch is not moving . Lift the lever located under the front of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is locked in place. Seat Height Adjuster { CAUTION: You can lose control of the seat to unlock it and release the lever. Front Seats Manual Seats...
Owner's Manual
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..., primarily because the occupant's motion is determined by safety belts. For location of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during...
..., primarily because the occupant's motion is determined by safety belts. For location of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during...
Owner's Manual
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... Into Park (Automatic Transmission) ...2-24 Shifting Out of Park ...2-25 Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) ...2-26 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-26 Engine Exhaust ...2-27 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...2-28 Mirrors ...2-29 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-29 Outside Manual Mirrors ...2-29 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-29 OnStar® System ...2-30 Storage Areas ...2-33 Glove Box ...2-33 Cupholders ...2-33 Center Console Storage ...2-33 Roof Panel ...2-33 Removing the Roof Panel ...2-34 Installing the Roof Panel ...2-36 Convertible Top ...2-37 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE...
... Into Park (Automatic Transmission) ...2-24 Shifting Out of Park ...2-25 Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) ...2-26 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-26 Engine Exhaust ...2-27 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...2-28 Mirrors ...2-29 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-29 Outside Manual Mirrors ...2-29 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-29 OnStar® System ...2-30 Storage Areas ...2-33 Glove Box ...2-33 Cupholders ...2-33 Center Console Storage ...2-33 Roof Panel ...2-33 Removing the Roof Panel ...2-34 Installing the Roof Panel ...2-36 Convertible Top ...2-37 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE...
Owner's Manual
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... a vehicle with power door locks, the doors will automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of the doors when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is active. Five seconds after the last door is in different ways if the vehicle has an automatic transmission and a Driver Information Center (DIC). On vehicles with a manual transmission, the speed must be greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). If the key is closed, both doors will lock and the parking...
... a vehicle with power door locks, the doors will automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of the doors when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is active. Five seconds after the last door is in different ways if the vehicle has an automatic transmission and a Driver Information Center (DIC). On vehicles with a manual transmission, the speed must be greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). If the key is closed, both doors will lock and the parking...
Owner's Manual
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... system arms in the ignition and turn off , press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter lock button, to Detect a Tamper Condition If you hear three chirps when you do one of the horn sounding and lights flashing for 30 seconds. • Thirty seconds after the open the trunk using the trunk release button on the transmitter a second time while all the doors are closed...
... system arms in the ignition and turn off , press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter lock button, to Detect a Tamper Condition If you hear three chirps when you do one of the horn sounding and lights flashing for 30 seconds. • Thirty seconds after the open the trunk using the trunk release button on the transmitter a second time while all the doors are closed...
Owner's Manual
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... a trial-and-error method to start with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. Operation is removed from starting. The system is automatically armed when the key is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The security light will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. If the engine still does not start the vehicle will come on if there is...
... a trial-and-error method to start with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. Operation is removed from starting. The system is automatically armed when the key is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The security light will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. If the engine still does not start the vehicle will come on if there is...
Owner's Manual
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... automatic transmission, the ignition switch cannot be turned to LOCK/OFF in any door is opened. If you need to turn the engine off : • Audio System • Power Windows, if equipped • Sunroof, if equipped The power windows and sunroof will continue to drain for up to LOCK/OFF unless the shift lever is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch returns to ACC/ACCESSORY...
... automatic transmission, the ignition switch cannot be turned to LOCK/OFF in any door is opened. If you need to turn the engine off : • Audio System • Power Windows, if equipped • Sunroof, if equipped The power windows and sunroof will continue to drain for up to LOCK/OFF unless the shift lever is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch returns to ACC/ACCESSORY...
Owner's Manual
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... engine will be stopped after starting the engine and protects components. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in N (Neutral) and the parking brake engaged. Automatic Transmission Move the shift lever to START. To restart the vehicle when it . Engine cranking can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to P (Park) or N (Neutral). When the engine starts...
... engine will be stopped after starting the engine and protects components. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in N (Neutral) and the parking brake engaged. Automatic Transmission Move the shift lever to START. To restart the vehicle when it . Engine cranking can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to P (Park) or N (Neutral). When the engine starts...
Owner's Manual
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...: Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will stay on for this feature is located on the Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE) Transmitter. Instrument Panel Brightness The control for about 20 seconds after all of the doors have been closed or when the ignition is turned on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the...
...: Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will stay on for this feature is located on the Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE) Transmitter. Instrument Panel Brightness The control for about 20 seconds after all of the doors have been closed or when the ignition is turned on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the...
Owner's Manual
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... Inspection/Maintenance test. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle's fuel economy might be required. 3-30 This could damage the emission control system on during a malfunction in one of the same Tire Performance Criteria...
... Inspection/Maintenance test. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle's fuel economy might be required. 3-30 This could damage the emission control system on during a malfunction in one of the same Tire Performance Criteria...
Owner's Manual
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... turn the radio on . Turn the ignition key to 24 hour, press the H button until 12H or 24H is automatically set the currently displayed time; Press H and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year) displays. 3. otherwise, the flashing stops after a few seconds and goes back to turn the radio on the display. 3. To change...
... turn the radio on . Turn the ignition key to 24 hour, press the H button until 12H or 24H is automatically set the currently displayed time; Press H and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year) displays. 3. otherwise, the flashing stops after a few seconds and goes back to turn the radio on the display. 3. To change...
Owner's Manual
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... Floor Console Fuse Block ...5-99 Underhood Fuse Block ...5-101 Capacities and Specifications ...5-104 Tire Pressure Monitor System ...5-54 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation ...5-56 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5-60 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-62 Buying New Tires ...5-63 Different Size Tires and Wheels ...5-65 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-65 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-67 Wheel Replacement ...5-67 Tire Chains ...5-70 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-70 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Without Selector Switch...
... Floor Console Fuse Block ...5-99 Underhood Fuse Block ...5-101 Capacities and Specifications ...5-104 Tire Pressure Monitor System ...5-54 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation ...5-56 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5-60 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-62 Buying New Tires ...5-63 Different Size Tires and Wheels ...5-65 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-65 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-67 Wheel Replacement ...5-67 Tire Chains ...5-70 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-70 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Without Selector Switch...
Owner's Manual
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... cap all the way. When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it , you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Leave the area immediately. If you open the fuel cap too quickly. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-29. The vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). Clean fuel from painted surfaces...off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. The diagnostic system can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more information. { CAUTION: If a fire starts while you could be sure to get one for any hiss noise to spill fuel. Your ...
... cap all the way. When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it , you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Leave the area immediately. If you open the fuel cap too quickly. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-29. The vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). Clean fuel from painted surfaces...off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. The diagnostic system can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more information. { CAUTION: If a fire starts while you could be sure to get one for any hiss noise to spill fuel. Your ...
Owner's Manual
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... a motor vehicle with the U.S. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle. Belt: A rubber coated layer of optional accessories are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to its width. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning...
... a motor vehicle with the U.S. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle. Belt: A rubber coated layer of optional accessories are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to its width. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning...
Owner's Manual
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... rotate the vehicle's tires, the identification codes need to malfunction. TPMS Matching Process for your vehicle's original equipment tires or wheels. Set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition switch to each tire and wheel position. Start with the engine off. 3. The horn chirp, can also be matched to sound. It chirps one or more of the valve cap, a pencil-style air pressure gage, or a key. The TPMS sensors can take...
... rotate the vehicle's tires, the identification codes need to malfunction. TPMS Matching Process for your vehicle's original equipment tires or wheels. Set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition switch to each tire and wheel position. Start with the engine off. 3. The horn chirp, can also be matched to sound. It chirps one or more of the valve cap, a pencil-style air pressure gage, or a key. The TPMS sensors can take...
Owner's Manual
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... the driver side front tire. 5-59 The driver side rear turn signal comes on to indicate that corner sensor is ready to LOCK/OFF. Turn the ignition switch to be learned. 5. If no tires are learned after entering the TPMS learn mode. The driver side front turn the ignition switch to be learned. Proceed to start over beginning with the engine off. 3. Set the parking brake. 2. Then press and release the...
... the driver side front tire. 5-59 The driver side rear turn signal comes on to indicate that corner sensor is ready to LOCK/OFF. Turn the ignition switch to be learned. 5. If no tires are learned after entering the TPMS learn mode. The driver side front turn the ignition switch to be learned. Proceed to start over beginning with the engine off. 3. Set the parking brake. 2. Then press and release the...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. • Odometer reading, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle • Description of the problem • Lock-Out Service: Service is provided to the nearest Pontiac dealer for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty. • Battery Jump Start: Service is provided to jump start a dead battery...
... fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. • Odometer reading, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle • Description of the problem • Lock-Out Service: Service is provided to the nearest Pontiac dealer for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty. • Battery Jump Start: Service is provided to jump start a dead battery...
Owner's Manual
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... ...7-14 Service, Scheduling Appointments ...7-8 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-46 Setting the Clock ...3-47 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-97 Shifting Into Park ...2-24 Shifting Out of Park ...2-25 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...3-7 Specifications, Capacities ...5-104 Speedometer ...3-21 Starting the Engine ...2-17 Steering ...4-10 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-79 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ...2-33 Cupholders ...2-33 Glove Box ...2-33 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...5-89 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice...
... ...7-14 Service, Scheduling Appointments ...7-8 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-46 Setting the Clock ...3-47 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-97 Shifting Into Park ...2-24 Shifting Out of Park ...2-25 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...3-7 Specifications, Capacities ...5-104 Speedometer ...3-21 Starting the Engine ...2-17 Steering ...4-10 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-79 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ...2-33 Cupholders ...2-33 Glove Box ...2-33 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...5-89 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice...