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Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...26 Passenger Sensing System ...50 Passing ...206 PASS-Key® III+ ...74 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ...74 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...121 Door Locks ...66 Electrical System ...326 Lift Seat ...12 Reduced Engine Light ...143 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...80 Steering Fluid ...268 Windows ...71 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ...26 R Radios ...157 Care of Your CD Player ...187 Care of Your CDs ...187 Radio with CD ...161, 166 Setting the Time ...158, 159 Theft-Deterrent ...185 Understanding Reception ...186 Rear Axle ...279 Limited-Slip ...200 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...93 Rearview Mirrors ...93 Reclining Seatbacks ...9 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...231 Reduced Engine Power Light ...143 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...61 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ...62 Replacement Bulbs ...283 Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...17 392

Section	Page
2007 Pontiac Solstice BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Reclining Seatbacks	9
Seatback Latches	11
Power Lift Seat	12
Safety Belts	12
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	12
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	18
Driver Position	18
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	25
Passenger Position	26
Safety Belt Pretensioners	26
Safety Belt Extender	26
Child Restraints	27
Older Children	27
Infants and Young Children	30
Child Restraint Systems	33
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	37
Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position	38
Airbag System	42
Where Are the Airbags?	45
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	47
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	48
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	48
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	48
Passenger Sensing System	50
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	54
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	55
Restraint System Check	56
Checking the Restraint Systems	56
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	57
Features and Controls	59
Keys	60
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	61
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	62
Doors and Locks	65
Manual Door Locks	65
Power Door Locks	66
Delayed Locking	66
Automatic Door Lock	67
Automatic Door Unlock	67
Trunk	68
Windows	70
Manual Windows	71
Power Windows	71
Sun Visors	71
Theft-Deterrent Systems	72
Content Theft-Deterrent	72
PASS-Key® III+	74
PASS-Key® III+ Operation	74
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	76
New Vehicle Break-In	76
Ignition Positions	77
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	80
Starting the Engine	80
Automatic Transmission Operation	82
Manual Transmission Operation	85
Parking Brake	86
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	87
Shifting Out of Park (P)	89
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	89
Parking Over Things That Burn	90
Engine Exhaust	91
Running the Engine While Parked	92
Mirrors	93
Manual Rearview Mirror	93
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	93
Outside Manual Mirror	93
Outside Power Mirrors	94
OnStar® System	94
Storage Areas	98
Glove Box	98
Cupholder(s)	98
Center Console Storage Area	99
Convertible Top	99
Instrument Panel	105
Instrument Panel Overview	108
Hazard Warning Flashers	110
Other Warning Devices	110
Horn	110
Tilt Wheel	111
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	111
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	112
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	112
Flash-to-Pass	113
Windshield Wipers	113
Windshield Washer	114
Cruise Control	115
Headlamps	118
Headlamps on Reminder	119
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	119
Fog Lamps	120
Instrument Panel Brightness	120
Entry/Exit Lighting	120
Mirror Reading Lamps	120
Battery Run-Down Protection	121
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	121
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	122
Climate Controls	122
Climate Control System	122
Outlet Adjustment	126
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	127
Instrument Panel Cluster	128
Speedometer and Odometer	129
Tachometer	129
Safety Belt Reminder Light	130
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light	130
Airbag Readiness Light	131
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	132
Charging System Light	134
Brake System Warning Light	134
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	135
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light (2.0L Engine Only)	136
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	137
Low Coolant Warning Light	138
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	138
Oil Pressure Light	142
Security Light	143
Reduced Engine Power Light (2.4L Engine Only)	143
Highbeam On Light	143
Trunk Ajar Light	144
Service Vehicle Soon Light (2.4L Engine Only)	144
Fuel Gage	144
Low Fuel Warning Light	145
Driver Information Center (DIC)	145
DIC Operation and Displays	146
DIC Warnings and Messages	148
DIC Vehicle Personalization	152
Audio System(s)	157
Setting the Time (Without Date Display)	158
Setting the Time (With Date Display)	159
Radio with CD (Base)	161
Radio with CD (MP3)	166
Using an MP3	176
XM Radio Messages	183
Theft-Deterrent Feature	185
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	185
Radio Reception	186
Care of Your CDs	187
Care of the CD Player	187
Fixed Mast Antenna	187
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	187
Driving Your Vehicle	189
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	190
Defensive Driving	190
Drunken Driving	191
Control of a Vehicle	194
Braking	194
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	195
Braking in Emergencies	197
Traction Control System (TCS)	198
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	200
Electronic Stability Control	200
Steering	203
Off-Road Recovery	206
Passing	206
Loss of Control	208
Driving at Night	209
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	211
City Driving	214
Freeway Driving	215
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	216
Highway Hypnosis	217
Hill and Mountain Roads	218
Winter Driving	220
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	225
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	225
Loading Your Vehicle	226
Towing	231
Towing Your Vehicle	231
Recreational Vehicle Towing	231
Towing a Trailer	231
Service and Appearance Care	233
Service	235
Accessories and Modifications	235
California Proposition 65 Warning	236
Doing Your Own Service Work	236
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	237
Fuel	237
Gasoline Octane	237
Gasoline Specifications	237
California Fuel	238
Additives	238
Fuels in Foreign Countries	239
Filling the Tank	240
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	242
Checking Things Under the Hood	242
Hood Release	243
Engine Compartment Overview	244
Engine Oil	247
Engine Oil Life System	252
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	254
Automatic Transmission Fluid	256
Manual Transmission Fluid	256
Hydraulic Clutch	256
Engine Coolant	257
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	260
Engine Overheating	260
Cooling System	262
Power Steering Fluid	268
Windshield Washer Fluid	269
Brakes	270
Battery	273
Jump Starting	274
Rear Axle	279
Bulb Replacement	280
Halogen Bulbs	280
Headlamps	280
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps	281
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps	281
Back-Up Lamps	282
License Plate Lamp	282
Replacement Bulbs	283
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	283
Tires	284
Winter Tires	285
Tire Sidewall Labeling	286
Tire Terminology and Definitions	289
Inflation - Tire Pressure	292
Tire Inspection and Rotation	293
When It Is Time for New Tires	295
Buying New Tires	296
Different Size Tires and Wheels	297
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	298
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	299
Wheel Replacement	299
Tire Chains	302
If a Tire Goes Flat	302
Tire Inflator Kit	303
Appearance Care	314
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	314
Fabric/Carpet	315
Leather	316
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	317
Care of Safety Belts	317
Weatherstrips	317
Washing Your Vehicle	318
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	318
Finish Care	319
Windshield and Wiper Blades	320
Convertible Top	320
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	321
Tires	322
Sheet Metal Damage	322
Finish Damage	322
Underbody Maintenance	323
Chemical Paint Spotting	323
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	324
Vehicle Identification	325
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	325
Service Parts Identification Label	325
Electrical System	326
Add-On Electrical Equipment	326
Headlamp Wiring	326
Power Windows and Other Power Options	326
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	326
Floor Console Fuse Block	327
Underhood Fuse Block	329
Capacities and Specifications	332
Maintenance Schedule	333
Maintenance Schedule	334
Introduction	334
Maintenance Requirements	334
Your Vehicle and the Environment	334
How This Section is Organized	334
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	336
Using the Maintenance Schedule	336
Scheduled Maintenance	337
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	346
At Each Fuel Fill	346
At Least Once a Month	346
At Least Twice a Year	347
At Least Once a Year	348
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	351
Steering and Suspension Inspection	351
Exhaust System Inspection	351
Fuel System Inspection	351
Engine Cooling System Inspection	352
Throttle System Inspection	352
Brake System Inspection	352
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	353
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	355
Engine Drive Belt Routing	356
Part E: Maintenance Record	357
Customer Assistance Information	361
Customer Assistance and Information	362
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	362
Online Owner Center	365
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	366
Customer Assistance Offices	366
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	367
Roadside Assistance Program	368
Courtesy Transportation	371
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	373
Collision Damage Repair	375
Reporting Safety Defects	379
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	379
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	379
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	379
Service Publications Ordering Information	380

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Passenger Position, Safety Belts

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Passenger Sensing System

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Passing

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206

PASS-Key

III+

.............................................

PASS-Key

III+ Operation

.............................

Power

Accessory Outlet(s)

..................................

121

Door Locks

................................................

Electrical System

.....................................

326

Lift Seat

.....................................................

Reduced Engine Light

..............................

143

Retained Accessory (RAP)

.........................

Steering Fluid

..........................................

268

Windows

....................................................

Pretensioners, Safety Belt

.............................

Questions and Answers About

Safety Belts

...............................................

Radios

........................................................

157

Care of Your CD Player

...........................

187

Care of Your CDs

....................................

187

Radio with CD

................................

161,

166

Setting the Time

..............................

158,

159

Theft-Deterrent

.........................................

185

Understanding Reception

.........................

186

Rear Axle

....................................................

279

Limited-Slip

..............................................

200

Rearview Mirror with OnStar

........................

Rearview Mirrors

...........................................

Reclining Seatbacks

........................................

Recreational Vehicle Towing

........................

231

Reduced Engine Power Light

......................

143

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System, Operation

.....................................

Replacement Bulbs

.....................................

283

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