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Pontiac solstice 2006 Getting To Know Manual

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Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Door Lock/Unlock without RKE . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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Emergency Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Tilt Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Radio and CD Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Multiple-Disc CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
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.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Speed-Sensitive Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Map Pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Operating the Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Car Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Premium Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Tire Inflator Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Towing and Dinghy Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Resetting the Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    My GMLink ......20 Congratulations on your purchase of a Pontiac Solstice. Please read this information and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience.

  • Page 2: Driver Information Instrument Panel

    DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel A. Side Window Air Outlets H. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator O. Climate Controls B. Air Outlets I. Hazard Warning Flashers Button P. Accessory Power Outlet C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever J. Fog Lamp Button (if equipped) Q.

  • Page 3: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument Panel Cluster Note: The instrument panel cluster Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one is designed to let you know about very similar to it. many important aspects of your vehicle’s operation. It is important to The instrument panel cluster read your Owner Manual and includes these key features:...

  • Page 4: Vehicle Symbols

    Getting to Know Your Solstice Vehicle Symbols Driver Information Center (DIC) (if equipped) Following are examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle. It is important to become familiar with them, as they alert you to various vehicle operating conditions.
  • Page 5 Press both buttons for several seconds • OIL LIFE RESET and release to enter the personalization • LOCK HORN menu. – Off Vehicle Information – On Press the button to scroll through • UNLOCK HORN (Horn chirp during the following vehicle information: Remote Keyless Entry unlocking) •...

  • Page 6: Safety & Security Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    Getting to Know Your Solstice Warnings and Messages SAFETY & SECURITY If a problem is sensed in one of your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) vehicle’s systems, a warning or mes- (if equipped) sage will appear in the DIC display (see your Owner Manual for a complete list of possible warnings and messages).

  • Page 7: Door Lock/Unlock Without Rke

    Automatic Door Locks (if equipped) For your safety, all power door locks will automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of Park with an automatic transmission, or when the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h) with a manual transmission.

  • Page 8: Onstar

    Getting to Know Your Solstice OnStar (if equipped) COMFORT ® Seat Adjustments The OnStar system provides in-vehicle safety, security and phone services, Forward or Rearward Adjuster available 24 hours a day, 7 days a To move the seats forward or rearward, week.

  • Page 9: Tilt Steering Wheel

    Fan Speed Tilt Steering Wheel Turn the fan speed control knob (B) to 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 will recir- culate inside air throughout the passen- ger compartment and keep outside air from coming in.

  • Page 10: Entertainment

    Getting to Know Your Solstice (Balance/Fade): Press this button, Note: Do not use the rear window or the Tune knob, to adjust the speaker defogger when the convertible top is control. Adjust the setting using the stowed. SEEK, FWD or REV button. BAND: Press this button to switch to See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
  • Page 11 To Set Up the Number of Favorite CAT (Category) (if equipped): Press Station Pages: this button to find XM stations within a desired category. 1. Press the MENU button to display the Setting Preset Stations radio setup menu. 2. Press the pushbutton located below Before setting your preset or favorite the FAV 1–6 label on the radio stations, shift your vehicle into Park...

  • Page 12: Xm Satellite Radio

    Getting to Know Your Solstice MP3 Capability (if equipped) 4. Press the pushbutton under the desired setting (Off, Low, Medium If your AM/FM stereo with CD has MP3 or High) to select the level of playing capability, a CD-R or CD-RW compensation.

  • Page 13: Multiple-Disc Cd Player

    To Eject a CD: Multiple-Disc CD Player (if equipped) • To eject the CD that is currently play- ing, press the button once. • To eject all CDs, press and hold the button for two seconds. If a CD is not removed after several sec- onds, it will be automatically pulled back into the player.

  • Page 14: Convenience

    Getting to Know Your Solstice (On/Off): When operating in the CONVENIENCE AUTO position, a momentary turn of the Exterior Lamps lamp control switch to the position will turn off the Automatic Headlamp System. The Driver Information Center will display an Auto Lights Off message. To activate the Automatic Headlamp System, turn the switch to the posi-...

  • Page 15: Speed-Sensitive Wipers

    SET – (Set): Press this button to set (Low): Move the lever up to this a speed, or to decrease the set speed, position to turn the wipers on Low. (High): Move the lever up to this if the system is engaged. When the cruise control speed is set, position to turn the wipers on High.

  • Page 16: Performance & Maintenance Manual Transmission Operating Tips

    Getting to Know Your Solstice PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE that could be interpreted as clunking or rattling. This audible feedback noise is Manual Transmission Operating normal and will not compromise the Tips (if equipped) reliability of the clutch, transmission or differential. Starting the Engine See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
  • Page 17 3. Unlock the convertible top front latch, located above the inside rearview mirror, by pulling it down and turning counterclockwise. Leave the latch open and rotated to prevent damage. 5. Turn the top front latch handle clock- wise to latch the convertible top. 6.

  • Page 18: Car Washing

    Getting to Know Your Solstice Car Washing Tire Pressure The convertible top should be cleaned The Tire and Loading Information Label often. However, high pressure car wash- lists the proper size, speed rating and es may cause water to enter the vehicle. recommended tire inflation pressure for After washing and thoroughly rinsing the the tires on your vehicle.

  • Page 19: Resetting The Oil Life System

    Resetting the Oil Life System (if equipped) The Oil Life System calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a Change Oil Soon message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) when it’s nec- essary to change your engine oil and filter.

  • Page 20: Owner Information Roadside Assistance

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

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