Pontiac Solstice 2006 User Manual

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

SAFETY & SECURITY

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Door Lock/Unlock without RKE . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . .7

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OnStar

Emergency Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

COMFORT

Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Tilt Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

ENTERTAINMENT

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

CONVENIENCE

Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Speed-Sensitive Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Map Pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

Manual Transmission Operating Tips . . . . . . .16

Automatic Transmission Operating Tips . . . .16

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

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OWNER INFORMATION

Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel

A. Side Window Air Outlets B. Air Outlets C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever D. Cruise Control Buttons (if equipped) E. Instrument Cluster F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls

(if equipped)

G. Instrument Panel Brightness Control

H. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator I. Hazard Warning Flashers Button J. Fog Lamp Button (if equipped) K. Hood Release Lever L. Driver Information Center Controls

(if equipped) M. Horn N. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls

Getting to Know Your Solstice

O. Climate Controls P. Accessory Power Outlet Q. Gearshift Lever R. Parking Brake Lever S. Audio System T. Cupholder U. Trunk Release Button (in Glove Box) V. Glove Box

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Instrument Panel Cluster

Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one very similar to it.

The instrument panel cluster includes these key features:

A. Speedometer B. Fuel Gauge C. Warning Lights D. Tachometer E. Odometer/Driver Information

Center

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Note: The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle’s operation. It is important to read your Owner Manual and become familiar with the information being relayed to you by the lights, gauges and indicators, as well as what action can be taken to ensure safety and to prevent damage.

Getting to Know Your Solstice

Vehicle Symbols

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.

Air Bag Readiness Light

Air Conditioning (A/C)

Antilock Brake System Warning Light

Cruise Control Set

DIC Info Button

DIC Reset Button

Headlamps

Instrument Panel Brightness Control

Low Fuel Warning Light

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)

Off

Off/On

Driver Information Center (DIC)

(if equipped)

Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center (DIC) provides vehicle information, vehicle warning messages and vehicle feature personalization. The DIC messages will be shown on your instrument panel cluster display.

To operate the DIC, the ignition switch must be on. The DIC is controlled through two buttons located on the left side of the steering wheel.

Parking Lamps

Rear Window Defogger

Reduced Engine Power Light

Safety Belt Reminder Light

Security Light

Service Vehicle Soon Light

Trunk Ajar Light

(Information): Press this button (A)

to scroll through the vehicle information mode displays.

(Reset): Press this button (B) to

reset some information mode options, select a personalization setting or acknowledge a warning message.

Press both buttons for several seconds and release to enter the personalization menu.

Vehicle Information

Press the button to scroll through the following vehicle information:

• Odometer

• Trip A or Trip B

• Fuel Range (until empty)

• Economy (average fuel economy)

• AV Speed (average vehicle speed)

• Oil Life (remaining useful oil life)

• Coolant (engine coolant temperature) Press and hold the button to reset

the information while it is displayed.

Vehicle Feature Personalization

A variety of your vehicle’s features can be personalized to your preference. To personalize features:

1. The vehicle must be stopped to access the personalization menu. Press and hold both the and buttons for several seconds and release to enter the personalization menu.

2. Press the button to scroll through the available personalization features.

3. Press the button to toggle between the available settings for each feature.

4. Press the button to record your selection and move to the next feature.

Personalization features include (the first setting listed under each feature is the default factory setting):

• UNITS – English

– Metric

• OIL LIFE RESET

• LOCK HORN – Off – On

• UNLOCK HORN (Horn chirp during Remote Keyless Entry unlocking)

–Off –On

• LIGHT FLASH (Exterior light flash during Remote Keyless Entry locking or unlocking)

–On –Off

• AUTO UNLK (Automatically unlocks the vehicle doors)

– All – Driver – None

• DELAY LOCK (Delays locking the vehicle for five seconds after the last door is closed)

– Off –On

• UNLK (Determines when Auto Unlock will occur)

– Key Off (manual transmission) – Park (automatic transmission)

• EXT LIGHTS (Exterior perimeter lighting during Remote Keyless Entry unlock)

– On –Off

• LANGUAGE – English

– French – Spanish – German

Getting to Know Your Solstice

Warnings and Messages

If a problem is sensed in one of your vehicle’s systems, a warning or message will appear in the DIC display (see your Owner Manual for a complete list of possible warnings and messages).

After a warning or message appears, press either the or button to clear the display screen for further use. Remember, acknowledging the message only makes the message disappear; it does not resolve the problem.

If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar and your Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine light) illuminates, or any other warning message appears, you can press the blue OnStar button and speak to an OnStar Advisor. In many vehicles, OnStar Advisors can access certain diagnostic information and can tell you how serious the condition is and what you should do about it.

Note: Your vehicle’s warnings and messages provide critical information that can prevent damage to your vehicle. Review your Owner Manual to become familiar with the information displayed and the action required.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) (if equipped)

(Lock): Press this button when both

doors are closed to immediately lock both doors. The interior lamps will also turn off. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps will flash and/or the horn will chirp to indicate locking has occurred.

If the Lock button is pressed while any door is open and the Delayed Lock feature is enabled, the doors will not lock. Instead, a chime will sound. After both doors are closed, the doors will lock. To cancel this delay, press the Lock button a second time within five seconds.

(Unlock): Press this button to unlock

the driver’s door. If the button is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors will unlock. The interior lamps will illuminate and remain on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps will flash and the horn will chirp to indicate unlocking has occurred.

(Trunk/Buttress Release): Press

this button to release the trunk lid and convertible top buttress. You can open the trunk with the transmitter when the vehicle is stationary.

The trunk and buttress may also be

runk Release button

opened using the

located in the glove box.

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