Pontiac Solstice 2010 User manual

In Brief ........................................................... 1-1
Instrument Panel ........................................ 1-2
Initial Drive Information ............................... 1-4
Vehicle Features ...................................... 1-13
Performance and Maintenance ................... 1-18
Seats and Restraint System ............................. 2-1
Front Seats ............................................... 2-2
Safety Belts .............................................. 2-6
Child Restraints ....................................... 2-22
Airbag System ......................................... 2-36
Restraint System Check ............................ 2-50
Features and Controls ..................................... 3-1
Keys ........................................................ 3-2
Doors and Locks ....................................... 3-8
Windows ................................................. 3-12
Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................ 3-14
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ........... 3-17
Mirrors .................................................... 3-30
Storage Areas ......................................... 3-31
Roof Panel .............................................. 3-32
Convertible Top ....................................... 3-35
Instrument Panel ............................................. 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview .......................... 4-3
Climate Controls ...................................... 4-13
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ........ 4-17
Driver Information Center (DIC) .................. 4-33
Audio System(s) ....................................... 4-45
Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ....... 5-2
Towing ................................................... 5-28
Service and Appearance Care .......................... 6-1
Service ..................................................... 6-3
Fuel ......................................................... 6-5
Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 6-10
2010 Pontiac Solstice Owner Manual M

Rear Axle ............................................... 6-40
Headlamp Aiming ..................................... 6-41
Bulb Replacement .................................... 6-42
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 6-46
Tires ...................................................... 6-47
Appearance Care ..................................... 6-90
Vehicle Identification ................................. 6-98
Electrical System ...................................... 6-98
Capacities and Specifications ................... 6-104
Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 7-1
Maintenance Schedule ................................ 7-2
Customer Assistance Information .................... 8-1
Customer Assistance and Information ........... 8-2
Reporting Safety Defects ........................... 8-16
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ........... 8-18
Index ................................................................ 1

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC,
the PONTIAC Emblem, and the name Solstice are
registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
This manual describes features that may or may not be
on your specific vehicle either because they are options
that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent
to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the
purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle
to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name
“General Motors of Canada Limited” for Pontiac Motor
Division wherever it appears in this manual.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
Canadian Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language copy of this manual can be obtained
from your dealer/retailer or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français
auprès du concessionnaire ou à l’adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française
www.helminc.com
Index
To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the
index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical
list of what is in the manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 25859620 A First Printing
©
2009 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
Warning Messages found on vehicle labels and in this
manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid
or reduce them.
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk
which will result in serious injury or death.
Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result
in injury or death.
{WARNING:
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
Notice: This means there is something that could
result in property or vehicle damage. This would not
be covered by the vehicle’s warranty
A circle with a slash
through it is a safety
symbol which means
“Do Not,” “Do not do this,”
or “Do not let this happen.”
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along
with the text describing the operation or information
relating to a specific component, control, message,
gage, or indicator.
M:This symbol is shown when you need to see your
owner manual for additional instructions or information.
*:This symbol is shown when you need to see a
service manual for additional instructions or information.
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Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they mean. For more information
on the symbol, refer to the index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar
®
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gage
+:Fuses
i:Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
F:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
v

✍NOTES
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Instrument Panel ..............................................1-2
Initial Drive Information ....................................1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................1-4
Remote Vehicle Start ......................................1-5
Door Locks ....................................................1-5
Trunk Release ...............................................1-6
Windows .......................................................1-6
Seat Adjustment .............................................1-7
Safety Belt ....................................................1-8
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...............1-9
Mirror Adjustment ...........................................1-9
Steering Wheel Adjustment ............................1-10
Interior Lighting ............................................1-11
Exterior Lighting ...........................................1-11
Windshield Wiper/Washer ...............................1-12
Climate Controls ...........................................1-13
Vehicle Features .............................................1-13
Radio(s) ......................................................1-13
Satellite Radio ..............................................1-15
Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or
USB Port) ................................................1-16
Steering Wheel Controls ................................1-16
Bluetooth
®
...................................................1-17
Cruise Control ..............................................1-17
Power Outlets ..............................................1-18
Performance and Maintenance .........................1-18
Traction Control System (TCS) .......................1-18
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ....................1-18
Towing ........................................................1-18
Tire Pressure Monitor ....................................1-19
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ....................1-19
Engine Oil Life System ..................................1-20
Driving for Better Fuel Economy .....................1-20
Roadside Assistance Program ........................1-21
OnStar
®
......................................................1-21
Section 1 In Brief
1-1

Instrument Panel
1-2

A. Side Window Outlets. See Climate Control System
on page 4-13.
B. Outlet Adjustment on page 4-17.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4-4.
D. Cruise Control on page 4-7 (If Equipped).
E. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4-18.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-79
(If Equipped).
G. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-11.
H. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4-22.
I. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4-3.
J. Fog Lamps on page 4-11 (If Equipped).
K. Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control
System (TCS) Button (If Equipped). See Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) on page 5-6 or Traction
Control System (TCS) on page 5-9.
L. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) on page 4-33.
M. Horn on page 4-3.
N. Windshield Wipers on page 4-5 and Windshield
Washer on page 4-6.
O. Climate Control System on page 4-13.
P. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). Ashtray(s) and
Cigarette Lighter on page 4-13 and Accessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 4-12 (If Equipped).
Q. Shift Lever. See Manual Transmission Operation on
page 3-23. See Automatic Transmission Operation on
page 3-21 (If equipped with automatic transmission).
R. Parking Brake on page 3-25.
S. Audio System(s) on page 4-45.
T. Cupholders on page 3-31.
U. Trunk Release. See Trunk on page 3-10.
V. Glove Box on page 3-31.
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Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief overview about some of
the important features that may or may not be on your
specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of the
features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and
unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from
the vehicle.
Press Kto unlock the
driver door. Press again
within five seconds to
unlock all remaining doors.
Press Qto lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.
Press and hold Vfor approximately one second to
open the trunk.
Press Land release to locate the vehicle.
Press Land hold for three seconds to sound the panic
alarm.
Press Lagain to cancel the panic alarm.
See Keys on page 3-2 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3-4.
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