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Pontiac 2007 Solstice Owner's Manual (396 pages)

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Table of Contents

1
- Canadian Owners
  3
- How to Use this Manual
  4
- Safety Warnings and Symbols
  4
  - Vehicle Damage Warnings
    5
  - Vehicle Symbols
    5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

7
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  
  7
- Front Seats
  
  8
  - Manual Seats
    8
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    9
  - Seatback Latches
    11
- Safety Belts
  
  12
  - Power Lift Seat
    12
  - Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
    12
  - Why Safety Belts Work
    14
  - Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
    17
  - How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    18
  - Driver Position
    18
  - Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    25
  - Passenger Position
    26
  - Safety Belt Pretensioners
    26
  - Safety Belt Extender
    26
- Child Restraints
  
  27
- Airbag System
  
  42
- Restraint System Check
  
  56
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    56
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    57
Section 2 Features and Controls

59
- Features and Controls
  
  59
- Keys
  
  60
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
    61
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
    62
    
    Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    63
    
    Battery Replacement
    64
- Doors and Locks
  
  65
  - Manual Door Locks
    65
  - Power Door Locks
    66
  - Delayed Locking
    66
  - Automatic Door Lock
    67
  - Automatic Door Unlock
    67
  - Trunk
    68
    
    Emergency Trunk Release Handle
    69
    
    Remote Trunk Release
    69
- Windows
  
  70
  - Manual Windows
    71
  - Power Windows
    71
  - Sun Visors
    71
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  72
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    72
    
    Arming the System
    72
    
    Disarming the System
    73
    
    How the System Alarm Is Activated
    73
    
    How to Turn off the System Alarm
    73
    
    How to Detect a Tamper Condition
    74
  - PASS-Key III+ Operation
    74
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  76
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    76
  - Ignition Positions
    77
    
    Key in the Ignition
    78
    
    Shift Lock Release
    79
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    80
  - Starting the Engine
    80
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    82
  - Manual Transmission Operation
    85
  - Parking Brake
    86
  - Shifting into Park (P)
    87
    
    Transmission)
    87
  - Automatic Transmission
    87
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    88
    
    Torque Lock
    88
    
    Manual Transmission
    89
    
    Parking Your Vehicle
    89
    
    Shifting out of Park (P)
    89
    
    Transmission)
    89
    
    Parking over Things that Burn
    90
    
    Engine Exhaust
    91
    
    Running the Engine While Parked
    92
- Mirrors
  
  93
- Onstar ® System
  
  94
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    94
  - Onstar ® Virtual Advisor
    96
- Storage Areas
  
  98
  - Glove Box
    98
  - Cupholder(S)
    98
- Convertible Top
  
  99
  - Center Console Storage Area
    99
    
    Lowering the Manual Convertible Top
    101
    
    Raising the Manual Convertible Top
    102
Section 3 Instrument Panel

105
- Instrument Panel
  
  105
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  108
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    110
  - Other Warning Devices
    110
  - Horn
    110
  - Tilt Wheel
    111
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    111
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    112
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    112
  - Flash-To-Pass
    113
  - Windshield Wipers
    113
  - Windshield Washer
    114
  - Cruise Control
    115
  - Headlamps
    118
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    119
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    119
  - Fog Lamps
    120
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    120
  - Entry/Exit Lighting
    120
  - Mirror Reading Lamps
    120
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    121
  - Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    121
- Climate Controls
  
  122
  - Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
    122
- Instrument Panel
  
  122
  - Climate Control System
    122
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    125
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    125
  - Outlet Adjustment
    126
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  127
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    128
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    129
  - Tachometer
    129
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    130
  - Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
    130
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    131
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    132
  - Charging System Light
    134
  - Brake System Warning Light
    134
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    135
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light (2.0L Engine Only)
    136
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
    137
  - Low Coolant Warning Light
    138
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    138
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    140
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    140
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    141
  - Oil Pressure Light
    142
  - Security Light
    143
  - Reduced Engine Power Light
    143
    
    (2.4L Engine Only)
    143
  - Highbeam on Light
    143
  - Trunk Ajar Light
    144
  - Service Vehicle Soon Light
    144
    
    (2.4L Engine Only)
    144
  - Fuel Gage
    144
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  145
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    145
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    146
  - Information Modes
    146
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    148
  - DIC Vehicle Personalization
    152
    
    Entering Personalization Menu
    152
    
    Personalization Menu Modes
    152
    
    Exiting Personalization Menu
    156
- Audio System(S)
  
  157
  - Setting the Time (Without Date Display)
    158
  - Setting the Time (with Date Display)
    159
  - Radio with CD (Base)
    161
    
    Finding a Station
    161
    
    Playing the Radio
    161
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    162
    
    Radio Messages
    162
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    162
    
    Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
    165
  - Radio with CD (MP3)
    166
    
    Radio Data System (Rds)
    167
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Service
    167
    
    Finding a Category (CAT) Station
    170
    
    Playing a CD(S) (Six-Disc CD Player)
    172
    
    Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc
    174
  - Using an MP3
    176
  - XM Radio Messages
    183
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    185
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    185
  - Radio Reception
    186
  - Care of Your Cds
    187
  - Care of the CD Player
    187
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    187
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    187
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

189
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  189
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  190
  - Defensive Driving
    190
  - Drunken Driving
    191
  - Control of a Vehicle
    194
  - Braking
    194
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    195
  - Braking in Emergencies
    197
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    198
  - Traction Control Operation
    199
  - Limited-Slip Rear Axle
    200
  - Electronic Stability Control
    200
  - Competitive Driving Mode
    202
  - Power Steering
    203
  - Steering
    203
    
    Steering Tips
    203
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    205
  - Off-Road Recovery
    206
  - Passing
    206
  - Loss of Control
    208
  - Driving at Night
    209
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    211
    
    Driving through Deep Standing Water
    212
    
    Driving through Flowing Water
    213
    
    Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    213
  - City Driving
    214
  - Freeway Driving
    215
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    216
  - Highway Hypnosis
    217
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    218
  - Winter Driving
    220
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    221
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    222
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
    224
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    225
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    226
- Towing
  
  231
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    231
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    231
  - Towing a Trailer
    231
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

233
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  233
- Service
  
  235
- Fuel
  
  237
  - Gasoline Octane
    237
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    237
  - California Fuel
    238
  - Additives
    238
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    239
  - Filling the Tank
    240
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    242
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  242
  - Hood Release
    243
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    244
  - Engine Oil
    247
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    248
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    251
  - How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    252
  - What to Do with Used Oil
    253
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    254
    
    How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    255
    
    When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    255
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    256
  - Manual Transmission Fluid
    256
  - Hydraulic Clutch
    256
  - Engine Coolant
    257
    
    What to Use
    258
    
    Checking Coolant
    259
  - Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    260
  - Engine Overheating
    260
  - If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    261
  - Cooling System
    262
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    264
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    268
  - How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    268
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    269
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    269
  - Brakes
    270
    
    Brake Wear
    272
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    273
  - Battery
    273
  - Vehicle Storage
    273
  - Jump Starting
    274
- Rear Axle
  
  279
  - When to Check Lubricant
    279
  - How to Check Lubricant
    279
- Bulb Replacement
  
  280
  - Halogen Bulbs
    280
  - Headlamps
    280
  - Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps
    281
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps
    281
  - Back-Up Lamps
    282
  - License Plate Lamp
    282
  - Replacement Bulbs
    283
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  283
- Tires
  
  284
  - Winter Tires
    285
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    286
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    289
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    292
    
    When to Check
    292
    
    How to Check
    293
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    293
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    295
  - Buying New Tires
    296
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    297
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    298
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    299
  - Wheel Replacement
    299
  - Tire Chains
    302
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    302
  - Tire Inﬂator Kit
    303
    
    Tire Sealant
    306
    
    Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister
    312
- Appearance Care
  
  314
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    314
  - Fabric/Carpet
    315
  - Leather
    316
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    317
  - Care of Safety Belts
    317
  - Weatherstrips
    317
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    318
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    318
  - Finish Care
    319
    
    Convertible Top
    320
    
    Windshield and Wiper Blades
    320
    
    Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
    321
    
    Finish Damage
    322
    
    Sheet Metal Damage
    322
    
    Tires
    322
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    323
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    323
    
    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    324
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  325
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    325
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    325
- Electrical System
  
  326
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    326
  - Headlamp Wiring
    326
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    326
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    326
  - Floor Console Fuse Block
    327
  - Underhood Fuse Block
    329
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  332
  - Engine Specifications
    332
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

333
- Maintenance Schedule
  333
  - Maintenance Schedule
    334
  - Introduction
    334
  - Maintenance Requirements
    334
  - Your Vehicle and the Environment
    334
  - How this Section Is Organized
    334
  - Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
    336
  - Using the Maintenance Schedule
    336
  - Scheduled Maintenance
    337
  - Part B: Owner Checks and Services
    346
  - At each Fuel Fill
    346
  - At Least Once a Month
    346
  - At Least Twice a Year
    347
  - At Least Once a Year
    348
    
    Body Lubrication Service
    348
    
    Starter Switch Check
    348
    
    Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
    349
    
    Ignition Transmission Lock Check
    349
    
    Underbody Flushing Service
    350
  - Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
    351
  - Steering and Suspension Inspection
    351
  - Exhaust System Inspection
    351
  - Fuel System Inspection
    351
  - Engine Cooling System Inspection
    352
  - Throttle System Inspection
    352
  - Brake System Inspection
    352
  - Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
    353
  - Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
    355
  - Engine Drive Belt Routing
    356
  - Part E: Maintenance Record
    357
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

361
- Customer Assistance Information
  361
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  362
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    362
  - Online Owner Center
    365
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    366
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    366
    
    Overseas - Customer Assistance
    367
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    367
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    368
  - Courtesy Transportation
    371
    
    Scheduling Service Appointments
    371
    
    Transportation Options
    372
    
    Additional Program Information
    373
  - Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
    373
  - Collision Damage Repair
    375
    
    Collision Parts
    375
    
    If an Accident Occurs
    376
    
    Insuring Your Vehicle
    376
    
    Repair Facility
    376
    
    Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
    378
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  379

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar ® System

Storage Areas

Convertible Top

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Instrument Panel

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Rear Axle

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

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