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Pontiac Solstice 2008 Owner's Manual (348 pages)

Brand: Pontiac | Category: Automobile | Size: 5 MB

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

5
- Canadian Owners
  2
- Using this Manual
  3
- Vehicle Symbols
  4
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  
  5
  - Table of Contents
    5
- Front Seats
  
  6
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    7
  - Seatback Latches
    9
    
    Why Safety Belts Work
    11
    
    Safety Belt Pretensioners
    24
- Child Restraints
  
  26
  - Older Children
    26
    
    Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
    35
    
    Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
    36
- Airbag System
  
  40
- Safety Belts
  
  42
- Restraint System Check
  
  54
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    54
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts
    55
    
    After a Crash
    55
Section 2 Features and Controls

57
- Features and Controls
  
  57
- Keys
  
  58
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
    59
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
    60
    
    Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    61
    
    Battery Replacement
    62
- Doors and Locks
  
  63
  - Manual Door Locks
    63
  - Power Door Locks
    64
  - Delayed Locking
    64
  - Automatic Door Lock
    64
  - Automatic Door Unlock
    64
  - Trunk
    65
  - Remote Trunk Release
    65
- Windows
  
  66
  - Manual Windows
    67
  - Power Windows
    68
  - Sun Visors
    69
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  69
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    69
    
    Arming the System
    70
    
    Disarming the System
    70
  - PASS-Key III+ Operation
    71
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  73
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    73
  - Ignition Positions
    73
  - Shift Lock Release
    75
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    76
  - Starting the Engine (Key Access)
    76
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    76
  - Manual Transmission Operation
    77
  - Starting Procedure
    77
  - Parking Brake
    81
  - Shifting into PARK (P)
    82
    
    (Automatic Transmission)
    82
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    83
    
    Torque Lock
    83
  - Shifting out of PARK (P)
    84
  - Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
    84
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    85
  - Engine Exhaust
    85
  - Running the Engine While Parked
    86
- Mirrors
  
  87
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    87
  - Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar
    87
  - Outside Manual Mirror
    87
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    87
- Onstar System
  
  88
- Storage Areas
  
  91
  - Glove Box
    91
  - Cupholder(S)
    91
  - Center Console Storage
    92
- Convertible Top
  
  92
  - Lowering the Manual Convertible Top
    94
Section 3 Instrument Panel

97
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  100
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    102
  - Other Warning Devices
    102
  - Horn
    102
  - Tilt Wheel
    102
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    103
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    104
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    104
  - Flash-To-Pass
    104
  - Windshield Wipers
    105
  - Windshield Washer
    106
  - Cruise Control
    106
    
    Resuming a Set Speed
    107
    
    Setting Cruise Control
    107
  - Headlamps
    109
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    109
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    110
  - Fog Lamps
    110
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    111
  - Mirror Reading Lamps
    111
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    111
  - Entry/Exit Lighting
    111
  - Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    112
  - Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
    112
- Climate Controls
  
  113
  - Climate Control System
    113
  - Rear Window Defogger
    115
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  116
  - Outlet Adjustment
    116
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    117
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    118
  - Tachometer
    118
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    119
    
    Safety Belt Reminder Light
    119
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    120
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    121
  - Brake System Warning Light
    123
  - Charging System Light
    123
  - Antilock Brake System Warning Light
    124
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light
    125
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
    126
  - Low Coolant Warning Light
    126
  - Tire Pressure Light
    127
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    128
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    129
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    129
    
    Maintenance Schedule
    130
  - Oil Pressure Light
    130
  - (2.4L Engine Only)
    131
  - Highbeam on Light
    131
  - Reduced Engine Power Light
    131
  - Security Light
    131
  - Fuel Gage
    132
  - Service Vehicle Soon Light
    132
  - Trunk Ajar Light
    132
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  133
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    134
  - Maintenance Schedule
    135
  - Brake Fluid
    136
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    136
    
    Door Ajar
    137
    
    Service Air Bag
    138
    
    Traction off
    140
  - DIC Vehicle Personalization
    140
    
    Entering Personalization Menu
    141
    
    Oil Life Reset
    141
    
    Personalization Menu Modes
    141
    
    Unlock Horn
    142
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    133
- Audio System(S)
  
  145
  - Setting the Time
    146
  - With Date Display
    147
  - Radio(S)
    149
    
    Playing the Radio
    150
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    151
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    152
    
    Radio Messages
    154
    
    Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
    158
  - Using an MP3
    159
  - XM Radio Messages
    163
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    164
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    165
  - Radio Reception
    165
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    166
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    166
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

167
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  167
  - Defensive Driving
    168
  - Drunk Driving
    168
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  168
  - Braking
    169
  - Control of a Vehicle
    169
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    170
  - Braking in Emergencies
    171
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    172
    
    Brake Assist
    172
    
    Traction Control Operation
    174
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
    175
    
    Competitive Driving Mode
    177
  - Limited-Slip Rear Axle
    175
  - Steering
    178
    
    Power Steering
    178
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    179
  - Loss of Control
    180
  - Off-Road Recovery
    180
  - Passing
    180
  - Driving at Night
    182
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    182
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    183
  - Highway Hypnosis
    184
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    184
  - Winter Driving
    185
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    186
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    187
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice
    189
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    190
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    190
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    195
- Towing
  
  195
  - Towing a Trailer
    195
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    195
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

197
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  197
- Service
  
  199
  - Accessories and Modiﬁcations
    199
  - California Proposition 65 Warning
    200
  - California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
    200
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    200
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of
    201
  - Your Vehicle
    201
- Fuel
  
  201
  - Gasoline Octane
    201
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    201
  - California Fuel
    202
  - Additives
    202
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    203
  - Filling the Tank
    204
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    206
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  206
  - Hood Release
    207
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    208
  - Engine Oil
    211
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    212
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    213
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    215
  - Engine Oil Life System
    215
    
    How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    216
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    216
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    217
  - How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    218
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    219
  - Manual Transmission Fluid
    219
  - Hydraulic Clutch
    219
  - Engine Coolant
    220
    
    What to Use
    221
    
    Checking Coolant
    222
    
    Adding Coolant
    223
  - Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    223
  - Engine Overheating
    223
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    224
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    224
  - Cooling System
    225
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    228
  - Power Steering Fluid
    231
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    232
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    232
  - Brakes
    233
  - Brake Adjustment
    235
  - Battery
    236
  - Vehicle Storage
    236
  - Jump Starting
    237
- Rear Axle
  
  241
- Bulb Replacement
  
  242
  - Halogen Bulbs
    242
  - Headlamps
    243
  - Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps
    243
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps
    244
  - Back-Up Lamps
    244
  - License Plate Lamp
    245
  - Replacement Bulbs
    245
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  242
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  246
- Tires
  
  247
  - Winter Tires
    248
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    249
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    251
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    254
  - How to Check
    255
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    255
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    257
    
    Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
    258
    
    Tpms Sensor Matching Process
    258
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    261
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    261
  - Buying New Tires
    264
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    265
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    266
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    267
  - Wheel Replacement
    268
  - Tire Chains
    270
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    271
  - Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
    272
    
    Not Punctured
    278
    
    Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister
    280
- Appearance Care
  
  281
  - Interior Cleaning
    281
  - Fabric/Carpet
    282
  - Leather
    283
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    283
  - Care of Safety Belts
    284
  - Weatherstrips
    284
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    284
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    285
  - Finish Care
    285
  - Windshield and Wiper Blades
    286
  - Convertible Top
    286
  - Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
    287
  - Tires
    287
  - Sheet Metal Damage
    288
  - Finish Damage
    288
  - Underbody Maintenance
    288
  - Chemical Paint Spotting
    288
  - Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    289
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  290
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    290
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    290
- Electrical System
  
  291
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    291
  - Headlamp Wiring
    291
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    291
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    291
  - Floor Console Fuse Block
    292
  - Underhood Fuse Block
    293
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  297
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

299
- Maintenance Requirements
  300
- Maintenance Schedule
  300
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  300
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  300
- Scheduled Maintenance
  302
- Additional Required Services
  304
- Maintenance Footnotes
  305
- At each Fuel Fill
  306
- Engine Oil Level Check
  306
- Owner Checks and Services
  306
- At Least Once a Month
  307
- At Least Once a Year
  307
  - Ignition Transmission Lock Check
    308
  - Underbody Flushing Service
    309
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  310
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  312
- Engine Drive Belt Routing
  313
- Maintenance Record
  314
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

317
- Customer Assistance Information
  
  317
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  318
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    318
  - Online Owner Center
    320
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    321
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    321
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    322
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    323
    
    Calling for Assistance
    325
  - Scheduling Service Appointments
    325
  - Courtesy Transportation
    326
  - Collision Damage Repair
    327
    
    Repair Facility
    328
    
    If a Crash Occurs
    329
    
    Insuring Your Vehicle
    329
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  331
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
  
  333
  - Event Data Recorders
    334
  - Onstar
    335
  - Navigation System
    335
  - Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID)
    335

Pontiac Solstice 2008 Getting To Know Manual (20 pages)

Pontiac Solstice

Brand: Pontiac | Category: Automobile | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents
1
Driver Information

2
Safety & Security

6
- Remote Keyless Entry
  6
- Automatic Door Locks
  7
- Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
  7
- Onstar
  7
- Emergency Trunk Release
  7
Comfort

8
- Seat Adjustments
  8
- Tilt Steering Wheel
  8
- Climate Controls
  8
ENTERTAINMENT Radio and CD Operation

9
- Multiple-Disc CD Player
  12
- Satellite Radio
  12
- XM Satellite Radio
  12
- Audio Steering Wheel Controls
  13
CONVENIENCE Speed-Sensitive Wipers

13
- Exterior Lamps
  14
- Cruise Control
  14
- Map Pockets
  15
Performance & Maintenance

15
- Stabilitrak
  15
- System
  15
- Manual Transmission Operating Tips
  16
- Automatic Transmission Operating Tips
  16
- Operating the Convertible Top
  16
- Car Washing
  18
- Tire Pressure Monitor
  18
- Tire Inflator Kit
  19
- Towing and Dinghy Towing
  19
- Premium Unleaded Gasoline
  19
- Resetting the Oil Life System
  19
Owner Information

20
- Roadside Assistance
  20
- My Gmlink
  20

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Pontiac Solstice 2008 Owner's Manual (348 pages)

Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Safety Belts

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 Overview

Climate Controls

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

Headlamp Aiming

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 Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Pontiac Solstice 2008 Getting To Know Manual (20 pages)

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