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
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DRIVER INFORMATION
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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
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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
C
B
A
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.
D
E
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.
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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.
On
Parking Lamps
Rear Window Defogger
Reduced Engine Power Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light
Security Light
Service Vehicle Soon Light
Trunk Ajar Light
A
B
(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.
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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
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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
T
located in the glove box.
(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):
The vehicle must be turned off to use
this feature.
Press and hold the button for
approximately one second to locate your
vehicle. The horn will sound three times
and the parking lamps will flash three
times.
To sound the panic alarm, press and
hold the button for three seconds. The
horn will sound and the parking lamps
will flash for 30 seconds. Press the button again or turn the ignition key to any
position to cancel the panic alarm.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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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.
This feature cannot be disabled; however,
if your vehicle has a Driver Information
Center and an automatic transmission,
you can personalize the unlock features.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Passenger Air Bag Status
Indicator
Door Lock and Unlock Functions
without the RKE Transmitter
Your vehicle’s doors can also be locked/
unlocked using the key.
• To lock either door from the outside,
turn the key clockwise.
• To unlock either door from the outside, turn the key counterclockwise.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Passenger Sensing System located in
the front passenger seat for the front
passenger frontal air bag, and a passenger air bag status indicator located on
the instrument panel center stack.
See Sections 1 and 3 of your Owner Manual.
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OnStar®(if equipped)
The OnStar system provides in-vehicle
safety, security and phone services,
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. These services are easily
accessed through the three OnStar
buttons in your vehicle.
The OnStar system offers hands-free
phone service using a microphone,
located to the left of the driver on the
pillar near the windshield, and the
vehicle’s audio speakers.
For more information about OnStar features, refer to the OnStar Owner’s Guide
and Audio CD located in your glove box.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Emergency Trunk Release
COMFORT
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.
Release the lever to lock the seat in
place. Try to move the seat to ensure it
is locked in place.
Recliner
To recline the front seats, open the door
and rotate the knob on the outboard side
of the seat until the seatback is in the
desired position.
Seatback Latch
The trunk lid can be opened from inside
the trunk by pulling on the emergency
trunk release handle located on the driver’s side of the trunk.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Pull up the latch on the outboard side of
the seat near the top of the seatback to
fold the seat forward. This provides
access to the seatback map pocket.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
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Tilt Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
1. Pull down the lever located on the left
side of the steering column.
2. Adjust the wheel to a comfortable
position. The wheel can be moved up
and down.
3. Push the lever all the way up to lock
the wheel in place.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Climate Controls
B
A
C
Temperature Control
Turn the temperature control knob (A) to
raise or lower the temperature setting.
(Air Conditioning) (if equipped):
Press the temperature control knob to
turn the air conditioning system on or
off. The indicator light will flash three
times and the air conditioning system
will not function if the fan is turned of
f.
Fan Speed
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 recirculation mode on or off. This mode will recirculate inside air throughout the passenger compartment and keep outside air
from coming in.
Airflow Modes
Turn the airflow control knob (C) to one
of the following five modes to change
the direction of the airflow:
(Vent): This mode directs air to the
instrument panel outlets.
(Bi-Level): This mode directs air to
the instrument panel outlets and floor
outlets.
(Floor): This mode directs most of
the air to the floor outlets and some air to
the side window outlets and windshield.
(Defog): This mode directs air to the
windshield, side window outlets and
floor outlets.
(Defrost): This mode directs most of
the air to the windshield and some air to
the side window outlets.
(Rear Window Defogger): Press
the airflow control knob to turn the rear
window defogger on or off. The defogger
will shut off automatically after a set
period of time.
However, if the vehicle speed is greater
than 50 mph (80 km/h) and the rear
defogger is active, it will remain on as
long as the speed is greater than 50
mph (80 km/h).
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Note: Do not use the rear window
defogger when the convertible top is
stowed.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
ENTERTAINMENT
Radio and CD Operation
While most of the features on your radio
will look familiar, the following are some
that may be new.
(Power/Volume): Press this knob to
turn the system on or off. Turn the knob
to adjust the volume.
(Information): Press this button to
toggle the radio display between station
frequency and time. If equipped, it will
also display additional text information
related to the current FM-RDS or XM
station, or MP3 song.
(Tune): Turn this knob to select radio
stations or, when a CD is playing, to
select a track or MP3 file.
Press the knob to display the tone
control (bass/treble) or speaker control
(balance/fade) setting. Turn the knob
to adjust the setting.
(Balance/Fade): Press this button,
or the Tune knob, to adjust the speaker
control. Adjust the setting using the
SEEK, FWD or REV button.
BAND: Press this button to switch to
FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 and XM2 (if
equipped). With a CD loaded, press this
button to switch between radio and CD
operation.
(Seek/Scan): Press the right or left
arrow button to go to the next or previous radio station or, when a CD is playing, to the next track or MP3 file or the
start of the current track or MP3 file.
To enter the scan mode, press and hold
either arrow button for a few seconds (a
beep will sound). Radio stations will be
scanned. Press either arrow button
again to stop scanning.
(Reverse): Press and hold this
button to reverse playback quickly within
a track or MP3 file.
(Forward): Press and hold this but-
ton to advance playback quickly within a
track or MP3 file.
CD/AUX: Press this button to play a CD
instead of the radio. Press again and the
system will automatically search for an
auxiliary input device such as a portable
audio player. A portable device can be
connected to the auxiliary input located
on the lower-right side of the radio.
RDM (Random): Press this button to
play CD tracks or MP3 files in random
order. Press again to turn off random
play.
RPT (Repeat): Press this button to hear
the current CD track again. Press again
to turn off repeat play.
EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press
this button to select preset equalization
settings.
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CAT (Category) (if equipped): Press
this button to find XM stations within a
desired category.
Setting Preset Stations
Before setting your preset or favorite
stations, shift your vehicle into Park
(automatic transmission) or into Neutral
and set the parking brake (manual
transmission).
Note: Choosing to engage in extended
searching for specific audio stations or
songs by using buttons and knobs — or
to give extended attention to entertainment tasks — can lead you to look
away from the road frequently or longer
than usual. Looking away from the road
for prolonged periods may cause you to
miss seeing things on the road that you
need to see. Be sure to keep your eyes
on the road and mind on the drive —
and avoid engaging in extended searching for specific items while driving.
To Store up to 18 Preset Stations:
1. Turn on the radio.
2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2
or AM.
3. Tune in the desired radio station.
4. Press and hold one of the six num-
bered pushbuttons until a beep
sounds to store the station.
Setting Favorite Stations
FAV (Favorite) (if equipped): Press this
button to go through up to six pages of
any combination (AM, FM or XM, if
equipped) of preset favorite radio stations. On each page, up to six stations
are available by using the six pushbuttons below the radio station frequency
labels on the radio display
.
To Set Up the Number of Favorite
Station Pages:
1. Press the MENU button to display the
radio setup menu.
2. Press the pushbutton located below
the FAV 1–6 label on the radio
display.
3. Select the desired number of favorite
station pages.
4. Press the FAV button. You may now
begin storing your favorite stations for
the chosen amount of numbered
pages.
To Store Favorite Stations:
1. Tune to the desired radio station.
2. Press the FAV button to display the
page where the station is to be
stored.
3. Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons until a beep sounds to store
the station.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton
on each page.
Setting the Speed Compensated
Volume (if equipped)
With Speed Compensated Volume, the
radio automatically adjusts the volume
to compensate for road noise as vehicle
speed changes.
To Set Speed Compensated Volume:
1. Set the radio volume to the desired
level.
2. Press the MENU button to display the
radio setup menu.
3. Press the pushbutton below the auto
volume label on the radio display.
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4. Press the pushbutton under the
desired setting (Off, Low, Medium
or High) to select the level of
compensation.
5. The compensation will be set once
the display times out after 10 seconds.
Setting the Time
To Set the Time (without date display):
1. Press the (Clock) button until the
hour numbers begin flashing on the
radio display. Press the button again
to adjust the minute numbers.
2. With either the hour or minute numbers flashing, use the Tune knob to
select the time.
3. Press the Clock button again to set
the currently displayed time.
To Set the Time (with date display,
if equipped):
1. Press the (Clock) button. Or,
if equipped, press the MENU button
until the clock option is displayed;
and then press the pushbutton located under the clock option label. The
HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY labels will
appear on the display.
2. Press the pushbutton under any of
the labels to be changed.
3. Press the pushbutton again or the
FWD button to increase the numbers.
Press the REV button to decrease
the numbers. Rotating the Tune knob
also will increase or decrease the
selected label.
4. Press the Clock or MENU button
again to set the currently displayed
time and date.
MP3 Capability (if equipped)
If your AM/FM stereo with CD has MP3
playing capability, a CD-R or CD-RW
containing MP3 audio tracks will play
automatically when inserted into the CD
player. An MP3 symbol will be displayed.
Radio Data System (if equipped)
When you tune to a Radio Data System
(RDS) station, the station name and call
letters will appear on the display instead
of the frequency. RDS stations may also
provide the time of day, a program type
for current programming and the name
of the program being broadcast.
RDS features are available for use only
on FM stations that broadcast RDS
information. RDS relies on receiving
specific information from these stations
and will work only when the information
is available.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
XM Satellite Radio (if equipped)
XM Satellite Radio offers more than 150
channels of digital-quality sound that
goes wherever you go — coast to coast.
XM displays song title, artist and entertainment genre.
On equipped radios, two additional listening bands are available: XM1 and
XM2. To access these bands, press the
BAND button until XM1 or XM2 appears
on the display.
Activation fee and service subscription
are extra. Available only in the 48 U.S.
contiguous states and Canada (if available). For more information, contact
XM online at www.XMradio.com or call
1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Multiple-Disc CD Player
(if equipped)
With the in-dash 6-Disc CD Player, note
that you cannot directly load a CD as in
single-play systems.
To Load a Single CD:
• Press and release the Load button.
Wait for the display prompt to load
the CD.
To Load Multiple CDs:
• Press and hold the Load button for
two seconds. Follow the display
prompts to load each CD.
To Play a Specific CD:
• Press the numbered pushbutton that
corresponds to the loaded CD number on the display.
Note: CDs with any affixed labels may
jam in the CD player. Label a CD using
a permanent marker. If more than one
CD is inserted into the slot at one time,
or if scratched or damaged CDs are
played, the CD player could be damaged. When using the CD player, use
only CDs in good condition without
labels; load one CD at a time; and keep
the CD player and the loading slot free
of foreign materials, liquids and debris.
To Eject a CD:
• To eject the CD that is currently playing, press the button once.
• To eject all CDs, press and hold the
button for two seconds.
If a CD is not removed after several seconds, it will be automatically pulled back
into the player.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(if equipped)
A number of
audio controls
can be adjusted
at the steering
wheel.
+ – (Volume):
Press the plus or
minus button to
increase or decrease the volume.
(Seek/Scan): Press the up or down
arrow to go to the next or previous radio
station or, when a CD is playing, to the
next or previous track.
Press and hold the up or down arrow for
two seconds (a beep will sound) to enter
the scan mode. Radio stations will be
scanned while in the radio mode and
CD tracks while in the CD mode. Press
and hold the up or down arrow for four
seconds to scan all of the loaded CDs.
(Mute): Press this button to silence
the system. Press the button again to
turn on the sound.
Press and hold the button for one second to interact with the OnStar system.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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CONVENIENCE
Exterior Lamps
Your Solstice is equipped with an Automatic Headlamp System, which turns on
the Daytime Running Lamps during daytime and the headlamps and other exterior lamps at night or when necessary.
The headlamps and parking lamps also
will turn on if the wipers are on for more
than 15 seconds.
Exterior Lamp Control Switch
The exterior lamps can be operated
manually using the control switch located on the lever to the left of the steering
column. The switch can be rotated to
each of the following positions:
(Headlamps): This position turns
on the headlamps, parking lamps and
taillamps.
(Parking Lamps):
turns on the parking lamps and taillamps
only.
AUTO (Automatic Lamp Control): This
position automatically turns on Daytime
Running Lamps in the daytime, and
headlamps, parking lamps and taillamps
at night or when necessary.
This position
(On/Off): When operating in the
AUTO position, a momentary turn of the
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 position again. An Auto Lights On message
will be displayed. The Automatic Headlamp System is always turned on when
the vehicle is started.
The Daytime Running Lamps will turn off
when the vehicle is shifted into Park
(automatic transmission) or the parking
brake is set (manual transmission). The
Daytime Running Lamps will be off if the
parking brake is applied when the vehicle is started, but will not turn off when
the parking brake is applied after the
vehicle has been moving.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Cruise Control (if equipped)
The cruise control buttons are located
on the steering wheel.
(On/Off): Press this button to turn
the cruise control system on and off.
RES + (Resume): Press this button to
resume a set speed, or to increase the
set speed, if the system is engaged.
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SET – (Set): Press this button to set
a speed, or to decrease the set speed,
if the system is engaged.
When the cruise control speed is set,
the Driver Information Center will display
the Cruise Engaged message.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Speed-Sensitive Wipers
The speed-sensitive wipers lever is
located to the right of the steering column. The headlamps and parking lamps
will turn on if the wipers are on for more
than 15 seconds. The lever can be
moved to each of the following positions:
(Mist): Move the lever down to this
position to turn the wipers on for a single
wipe. Hold the lever at this position for
additional wipes.
(Off): This position turns off the
windshield wipers.
(Intermittent): Move the lever up to
this position to have the wipers adjust
with your vehicle speed. Your wiper
speed will increase as you drive faster
and decrease when you slow down.
Rotate the speed-sensitive intermittent
adjustment band on the lever to
increase or decrease the delay between
intermittent wipes.
(Low): Move the lever up to this
position to turn the wipers on Low.
(High): Move the lever up to this
position to turn the wipers on High.
(Windshield Washer): Push the
button on the end of the wipers lever to
spray washer fluid on the windshield.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Map Pockets
Map pockets are located on the front
seat cushions as well as the seatbacks
of both seats. Lift the latch near the top
of the seatback to release the seat and
fold it forward.
There also is a netted storage area
behind the driver’s seat.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
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PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Manual Transmission Operating
Tips (if equipped)
Starting the Engine
To start the engine, you must hold the
clutch pedal all the way down to the
floor before turning the key; otherwise,
the engine will not start. The shift lever
also should be in Neutral and the parking brake should be engaged.
Reverse Operation
When shifting into Reverse, bring your
vehicle to a complete stop. Trying to
engage Reverse with the vehicle moving
could damage the transmission.
If you find it difficult to shift into Reverse,
return the shift lever to Neutral and
release the clutch pedal; then depress
the clutch pedal again and shift into
Reverse.
Parking the Vehicle
When parking your vehicle, shift the
manual transmission into 1st or Reverse
and set the parking brake. These are the
best positions for parking a manual
transmission-equipped vehicle.
Rear Axle
Your Solstice may be equipped with a
limited slip rear differential. This optional
differential is designed to provide maximum power and performance.
The Solstice driveline is designed to
transmit maximum engine torque to the
rear wheels as efficiently as possible,
which greatly enhances handling and
acceleration capabilities.
During an abrupt torque transfer (e.g.,
1st to 2nd gearshift at low engine
speeds, or abrupt de-clutching), you
may notice an audible feedback noise
that could be interpreted as clunking or
rattling. This audible feedback noise is
normal and will not compromise the
reliability of the clutch, transmission or
differential.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Automatic Transmission
Operating Tips (if equipped)
The shift indicator positions on the automatic transmission are PRND4IL.
Automatic Overdrive (D) is the best position for normal driving. When driving on
hilly, winding roads and engine braking
is needed, use the Intermediate (I) position. The Low (L) position can be used
when driving slowly on very steep hills,
or in snow or mud.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Operating the Convertible Top
Note: A clear Mylar protective film has
been installed at the factory on the trunk
lid surface under the convertible top buttresses. This film is designed to help
prevent paint damage to the trunk lid
over time. Do not remove this protective
film. It is intended to remain permanently affixed to the trunk lid surface.
Lowering the Convertible Top
1. With an automatic transmission in
Park or a manual transmission in 1st
or Reverse and the parking brake set,
turn off the ignition.
2. Open the trunk lid.
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.
4. Pull rearward on the side edge of
the convertible top and pull it off the
windshield frame.
5. Push the convertible top down into
the trunk.
6. Push evenly on the center of the top
to ensure that it is fully retracted and
securely stored.
7. Close the trunk lid.
Raising the Convertible Top
1. With an automatic transmission in
Park or a manual transmission in 1st
or Reverse and the parking brake set,
lower the windows and then turn off
the ignition.
2. Open the trunk lid.
3. Pull the convertible top forward by
firmly gripping the side edge and
applying a brisk upward and forward
motion to get the top in the full-up
position.
4. Pull the front edge of the convertible
top forward from the outside of the
vehicle, or push the front edge of the
convertible top forward from the
inside of the vehicle.
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5. Turn the top front latch handle clockwise to latch the convertible top.
6. Close the trunk lid.
7. At the rear edge of the convertible
top, press down on the buttresses to
latch them into the top of the trunk.
Note: Do not raise or lower the convertible top while the vehicle is in motion.
Convertible Top Care
To properly care for the convertible top,
keep in mind these precautions:
• High pressure car washes may cause
water to enter the vehicle.
• Do not lower the convertible top if
there are objects in the storage area.
• Dry off the top before lowering it.
Storing the top when it is wet can
cause stains and mildew.
• Do not lower the top in cold weather.
• Do not operate the rear defogger
when the top is stored.
• Always close the top when leaving
your vehicle outdoors.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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Car Washing
The convertible top should be cleaned
often. However, high pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle.
After washing and thoroughly rinsing the
vehicle, let the top dry in direct sunlight.
A chamois or cloth may leave lint on
the top.
Cleaning the Chrome or Aluminum
Wheels
Keep the wheels clean using mild soap
and water and a soft, clean cloth. Strong
soaps and cleaners could damage the
surface of the wheels.
The chrome or aluminum wheels may
also be damaged if the vehicle is driven
through an automatic car wash that has
silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes.
Note: Before entering an automatic car
wash, ensure that there is the necessary amount of ground clearance
between the vehicle and the car wash
guide rails.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Premium Unleaded Gasoline
Use premium unleaded gasoline with a
posted octane rating of 91 or higher for
best engine performance. You may also
use regular unleaded gasoline rated at
87 octane or higher, but your vehicle’s
performance may be slightly reduced.
Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
below 87 is not recommended.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Tire Pressure
The Tire and Loading Information Label
lists the proper size, speed rating and
recommended tire inflation pressure for
the tires on your vehicle. This label is
located on the driver’s doorjamb. Overinflated and underinflated tires affect
fuel economy and vehicle handling
as well as promote tire wear.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Tire Inflator Kit
The tire inflator kit is located at the back
of the trunk on the driver’s side. It includes an air compressor, a tire sealant
canister, an accessory plug and an air
pressure gauge. Refer to the tire inflator
kit instructions for complete operating
information.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Towing and Dinghy Towing
Your vehicle was not designed to tow a
trailer. It also was not designed to be
towed behind another vehicle with any
of its wheels on the ground; therefore,
dinghy towing is not recommended.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
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 necessary to change your engine oil and
filter. The Oil Life System should be
reset to 100% only following an oil
change.
To Reset the Oil Life System:
1. With the engine off, turn the ignition
to Run.
2. Press the (Information) and
(Reset) buttons on the DIC at the
same time to enter the personalization menu.
3. Press the button until the DIC
displays OIL LIFE RESET.
4. Press and hold the button for at
least one second.
5. An ACKNOWLEDGED message will
display when the system has been
reset.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
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OWNER INFORMATION
Roadside Assistance
1-800-ROADSIDE (1-800-762-3743)
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new Pontiac vehicle,
you are automatically enrolled in the
Pontiac Roadside Assistance program.
This value-added service is intended to
provide you with peace of mind as you
drive in the city or travel the open road.
Pontiac’s Roadside Assistance toll-free
number is staffed by a team of technically
trained advisors who are available 24
hours a day, 365 days a year, to provide
minor repair information or make arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest
Pontiac dealer.
Pontiac will provide the following services
for 3 years/36,000 miles (60,000 km),
at no expense to you:
• Fuel delivery
• Lockout service (identification required)
• Tow to nearest dealership for warranty
service
• Flat tire assistance
• Jump starts
In many instances, mechanical failures are
covered under Pontiac’s comprehensive
warranty. However, when other services
are utilized, our advisors will explain any
payment obligations you might incur.
For prompt and efficient assistance
when calling, please provide the following
information to the advisor:
• Location of the vehicle
• Telephone number and your location
• Vehicle model, year and color
• Vehicle mileage
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Vehicle license plate number
Pontiac reserves the right to limit services
or reimbursement to an owner or driver
when, in Pontiac’s judgment, the claims
become excessive in frequency or type of
occurrence.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar
(if equipped)
If your vehicle is OnStar-equipped, press
the OnStar button and the vehicle will
send your current GPS location to an
OnStar Advisor who will speak to you,
assess your problem, contact Roadside
Assistance and relay your exact location
so you will get the help you need.
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Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner Manual
for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available at the time of
printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2005 by GM Corp. All rights reserved.
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