Pontiac Solstice 2008 User Manual

DRIVER INFORMATION

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

Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .3

Driver Information Center . . . . . . .4

SAFETY & SECURITY

Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . .6

Door Lock/Unlock without RKE . .6

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

Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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OnStar

Emergency Trunk Release . . . . . .7

COMFORT

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

Tilt Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

ENTERTAINMENT

Radio and CD Operation . . . . . . .9

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . .12

Multiple-Disc CD Player . . . . . . .12

Audio Steering Wheel Controls .13

CONVENIENCE

Speed-Sensitive Wipers . . . . . . .13

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

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

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

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

StabiliTrak®– Stability Control

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

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

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

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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.

Getting to Know Your Solstice

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel

A F HG I J

L U V W

A. Side Window Air

B. Air Outlets C. Turn Signal/

D. Cruise Control Buttons

E. Instrument Cluster F. Audio Steering Wheel

G. Instrument Panel

CB D E B A

M N SO P Q R T

H. Passenger Airbag

Outlets

Status Indicator

I. Hazard Warning

Flashers Button

Multifunction Lever

J. Fog Lamp Button

(if equipped)

K. StabiliTrak Button L. Hood Release Lever

M. Driver Information Controls (if equipped)

Center Controls (if equipped)

N. Horn Brightness Control

K B

O. Windshield Wiper/

Washer Controls P. Climate Controls Q. Accessory Power

Outlet R. Audio System S. Gearshift Lever T. Parking Brake Lever U. Cupholder V. Trunk Release Button

(in Glove Box) W. Glove Box

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Instrument Panel Cluster

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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. Antilock Brake System Warning Light C. Trunk Ajar Light D. Low Fuel Warning Light E. Fuel Gauge F. Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(Check Engine Light) G. Airbag Readiness Light H. StabiliTrak Warning Light

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

I. Safety Belt Reminder Light J. Low Coolant Warning Light K. Security Light L. Odometer/Driver Information Center M. Tachometer

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

Driver Information Center (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 the following two buttons located on the left side of the steering wheel:

(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)

• MPG AVG (average fuel economy)

• MPG INST (instantaneous fuel economy)

• AV Speed (average vehicle speed)

• Oil Life (remaining useful oil life)

• Coolant (engine coolant temperature)

• Tire Pressure (front and rear tire pressures)

• Boost (if equipped) (indicates the amount of boost the turbocharged engine is receiving)

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.

Press the

3. between the available settings for each feature.

button to toggle

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

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

• OIL LIFE RESET

• UNITS – English

– Metric

• LOCK HORN (Horn chirp during Remote Keyless Entry locking)

– 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

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

– On –Off

• AUTO UNLK (Automatically unlocks the vehicle doors)

– All – Driver – None

• UNLK (Determines when Auto Unlock will occur; automatic transmission only)

– Park – Key Off

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

–On –Off

• LANGUAGE – English

– French – Spanish – German

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. Acknowledging the message only clears the display; it does not resolve the problem.

If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar and your Check Engine light 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 problem 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.

Getting to Know Your Solstice

SAFETY & SECURITY

Remote Keyless Entry (if equipped)

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter includes the following functions:

(Lock): Press

this button when both doors are closed to immediately lock them. 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 unlatched using the Trunk Release button 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.

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.

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