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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

OnStar

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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

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Towing and Dinghy Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Resetting the Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

OWNER INFORMATION

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

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

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.

Summary of content (20 pages)

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DRIVER INFORMATION Side Window Air Outlets Air Outlets Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Cruise Control Buttons (if equipped) Instrument Cluster Audio Steering Wheel Controls (if equipped) G. Instrument Panel Brightness Control Getting to Know Your Solstice A. B. C. D. E. F. 2 Instrument Panel H. I. J. K. L. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator Hazard Warning Flashers Button Fog Lamp Button (if equipped) Hood Release Lever Driver Information Center Controls (if equipped) M. Horn N.
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Instrument Panel Cluster B C D A E 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 Note: The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle’s operation.
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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.
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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) • Boost (if equipped) — If your vehicle has this feature, press the button until BOOST is displayed.
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Getting to Know Your Solstice • 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.
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Automatic Door Locks (if equipped) (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.
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Getting to Know Your Solstice OnStar ® (if equipped) If your vehicle is OnStar-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.
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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 or 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.
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Getting to Know Your Solstice Note: Do not use the rear window defogger when the convertible top is stored. 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.
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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).
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Getting to Know Your Solstice 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.
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Multiple-Disc CD Player (if equipped) To Eject a CD: • To eject the CD that is currently playing, press the EJECT button once. • To eject all CDs, press and hold the EJECT 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. 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.
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Getting to Know Your Solstice 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.
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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.
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Getting to Know Your Solstice 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.
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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.
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Getting to Know Your Solstice 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.
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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.
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Getting to Know Your Solstice 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.