Pontiac Solstice 2009 Getting To Know Manual

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Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . .6
Door Lock/Unlock without RKE . .6
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . .7
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Tilt Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Congratulations on your purchase of a Pontiac Solstice. Please read this information and your Owner Manual
to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features
described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
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Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Radio and CD Operation . . . . . . .9
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Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
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Multiple-Disc CD Player . . . . . . .12
Bluetooth
Speed-Sensitive Wipers . . . . . . .13
Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Map Pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
System . . . . . . . . . . .13
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- Stability Control
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Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Car Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .18
Tire Inflator Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .20
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    System .....15 Congratulations on your purchase of a Pontiac Solstice. Please read this information and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features...
  • Page 2: Driver Information

    Getting to Know Your Solstice DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel The main features of the instrument L. Hood Release Lever panel include: M. Driver Information Center Controls (if equipped) A. Side Window Air Outlets N. Horn B. Air Outlets O. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls C.
  • Page 3: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument Panel Cluster Your vehicle’s instrument panel is I. Safety Belt Reminder Light equipped with this cluster or one very J. Low Coolant Warning Light similar to it. The instrument panel cluster K. Security Light includes these key features: L. Odometer/Driver Information Center A.
  • Page 4: Driver Information Center

    Getting to Know Your Solstice Press both buttons for several seconds Driver Information Center and release to enter the personalization (if equipped) menu. Vehicle Information Press the button to scroll through the following vehicle information: • Odometer • Trip A or Trip B •...
  • Page 5 Warnings and Messages 3. Press the button to toggle between the available settings for If a problem is sensed in one of your each feature. vehicle’s systems, a warning or mes- 4. Press the button to record your sage will appear in the DIC display (see selection and move to the next feature.
  • Page 6: Safety & Security

    Getting to Know Your Solstice SAFETY & SECURITY Remote Keyless Entry (if equipped) The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- The trunk and buttress may also be ter includes unlatched using the Trunk Release the following button located in the glove box. functions: (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): (Lock):...
  • Page 7: Automatic Door Locks

    offers a variety of capabilities, such Automatic Door Locks as Remote Door Unlock, Automatic (if equipped) Notification of Airbag Deployment, and Hands-Free Calling. In addition, most For your safety, all power door locks will vehicles can get driving directions using automatically lock when the shift lever is Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
  • Page 8: Comfort Seat Adjustments

    Getting to Know Your Solstice COMFORT Tilt Steering Wheel Seat Adjustments Forward or Rearward Adjuster To move the seats forward or rearward, lift and hold the lever under the front of each seat and manually slide the seat; then release the lever. Try to move the seat to ensure it is locked in place.
  • Page 9: Entertainment Radio And Cd Operation

    Fan Speed ENTERTAINMENT Turn the fan speed control knob (B) to Radio and CD Operation increase or decrease fan speed. (Off): This position turns off the system. (Recirculation): Press the fan speed control knob to turn the recircula- tion mode on or off. This mode keeps outside air from entering the vehicle.
  • Page 10 Getting to Know Your Solstice BAND: Press this button to switch to Note: Engaging in extended searching AM, FM, or XM (if equipped). When for specific audio stations or songs by playing a CD or portable audio player, using buttons and knobs — or giving press this button to switch to the radio.
  • Page 11 Setting the Speed Compensated 4. Press the pushbutton again or the Volume FWD button to increase the numbers. Press the REV button to decrease With Speed Compensated Volume the numbers. Rotating the (Tune) (SCV), the radio automatically adjusts knob also will increase or decrease the volume to compensate for road the selected label.
  • Page 12: Multiple-Disc Cd Player

    Getting to Know Your Solstice To play a specific CD: Radio (if equipped) ® • Press the pushbutton under the arrow XM Radio offers more than 170 label that corresponds to the loaded channels of digital-quality sound that CD number on the display. goes wherever you go —...
  • Page 13: Convenience

    Not all phones will support all functions. between wipes. Visit www.pontiac.com/bluetooth (Low): Move the lever up to this for more information. position for steady, low-speed wipes.
  • Page 14: Exterior Lamps

    Getting to Know Your Solstice To activate the Automatic Headlamp Exterior Lamps System, turn the switch to the posi- tion again. The Automatic Headlamp System is always turned on when the vehicle is started. The Daytime Running Lamps will turn off when the lamp control switch is turned to the position if the vehicle is in...
  • Page 15: Map Pockets

    RES + (Resume): Press this button to To limit wheelspin and help maintain resume a set speed, or to increase the directional control, you should always set speed if the system is active. leave the system on. If your vehicle becomes stuck and rocking the vehicle See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
  • Page 16: Manual Transmission

    Getting to Know Your Solstice may notice an audible feedback noise Manual Transmission Operating that could be interpreted as clunking or Tips (if equipped) rattling. This audible feedback noise is normal and will not compromise the Starting the Engine reliability of the clutch, transmission or To start the engine, fully depress the differential.
  • Page 17 Raising the Convertible Top 2. Open the trunk lid. 3. Unlock the convertible top front latch, 1. With an automatic transmission in located above the inside rearview Park or a manual transmission in 1st mirror, by pulling it down and turning or Reverse and the parking brake set, counterclockwise.
  • Page 18: Car Washing

    Getting to Know Your Solstice Convertible Top Care Note: Before entering an automatic car To properly care for the convertible top, wash, ensure that there is the neces- sary amount of ground clearance keep in mind these precautions: between the vehicle and the car wash •...
  • Page 19: Tire Inflator Kit

    Premium Unleaded Gasoline Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor can alert you about low tire pressure, but it Use premium unleaded gasoline with a doesn’t replace normal monthly tire maintenance. posted octane rating of 91 or higher for best engine performance. You may also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
  • Page 20: Owner Information

    (1-800-762-3743) • Vehicle model, year and color TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 • Vehicle mileage As the owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) you are automatically enrolled in the • Vehicle license plate number Pontiac Roadside Assistance program.

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