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Certification Label Do not carry more than 61 lbs (28 kg) in the rear area of your vehicle. {CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. A vehicle specific Certification label is attached to the rear edge of the driver's door. It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. Notice: Overloading your vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not overload your vehicle. 4-33

Section	Page
2006 Pontiac Solstice Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Reclining Seatbacks	8
Seatback Latches	10
Safety Belts	10
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	10
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	15
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	16
Driver Position	16
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	22
Passenger Position	23
Safety Belt Pretensioners	23
Safety Belt Extender	23
Child Restraints	24
Older Children	24
Infants and Young Children	26
Child Restraint Systems	29
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	32
Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position	33
Airbag System	36
Where Are the Airbags?	38
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	40
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	41
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	41
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	42
Passenger Sensing System	43
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	47
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	48
Restraint System Check	49
Checking the Restraint Systems	49
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	49
Features and Controls	51
Keys	52
Remote Keyless Entry System	53
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	54
Doors and Locks	57
Manual Door Locks	57
Power Door Locks	57
Delayed Locking	58
Automatic Door Lock	58
Automatic Door Unlock	59
Trunk	59
Windows	61
Manual Windows	62
Power Windows	62
Sun Visors	62
Theft-Deterrent Systems	63
Content Theft-Deterrent	63
PASS-Key® III+	64
PASS-Key® III+ Operation	65
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	66
New Vehicle Break-In	66
Ignition Positions	67
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	69
Starting the Engine	69
Automatic Transmission Operation	70
Manual Transmission Operation	73
Parking Brake	74
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	75
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	76
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	77
Parking Over Things That Burn	77
Engine Exhaust	78
Running the Engine While Parked	78
Mirrors	79
Manual Rearview Mirror	79
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	79
Outside Manual Mirror	80
Outside Power Mirrors	80
OnStar® System	80
Storage Areas	83
Glove Box	83
Cupholder(s)	83
Center Console Storage Area	83
Convertible Top	83
Instrument Panel	87
Instrument Panel Overview	90
Hazard Warning Flashers	92
Other Warning Devices	92
Horn	92
Tilt Wheel	92
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	93
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	94
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	94
Flash-to-Pass	94
Windshield Wipers	95
Windshield Washer	96
Cruise Control	96
Headlamps	99
Headlamps on Reminder	100
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	100
Fog Lamps	100
Instrument Panel Brightness	101
Entry/Exit Lighting	101
Mirror Reading Lamps	101
Battery Run-Down Protection	101
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	101
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	102
Climate Controls	103
Climate Control System	103
Outlet Adjustment	106
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	106
Instrument Panel Cluster	107
Speedometer and Odometer	108
Tachometer	108
Safety Belt Reminder Light	109
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light	109
Airbag Readiness Light	110
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	111
Charging System Light	113
Brake System Warning Light	113
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	114
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	115
Low Coolant Warning Light	115
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	116
Oil Pressure Light	118
Security Light	119
Reduced Engine Power Light	120
Highbeam On Light	120
Service Vehicle Soon Light	120
Fuel Gage	121
Low Fuel Warning Light	121
Driver Information Center (DIC)	122
DIC Operation and Displays	122
DIC Warnings and Messages	124
DIC Vehicle Personalization	126
Audio System(s)	131
Setting the Time (Without Date Display)	133
Setting the Time (With Date Display)	133
Radio with CD (Base)	134
Radio with CD (MP3)	139
Theft-Deterrent Feature	154
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	155
Radio Reception	156
Care of Your CDs	157
Care of the CD Player	157
Fixed Mast Antenna	157
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (Trunk Mounted)	157
Driving Your Vehicle	159
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	160
Defensive Driving	160
Drunken Driving	161
Control of a Vehicle	163
Braking	164
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	165
Braking in Emergencies	167
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	167
Steering	168
Off-Road Recovery	170
Passing	170
Loss of Control	172
Driving at Night	173
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	174
City Driving	177
Freeway Driving	178
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	179
Highway Hypnosis	180
Hill and Mountain Roads	180
Winter Driving	182
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	186
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	187
Loading Your Vehicle	187
Towing	192
Towing Your Vehicle	192
Recreational Vehicle Towing	192
Towing a Trailer	192
Service and Appearance Care	193
Service	195
Accessories and Modifications	195
California Proposition 65 Warning	195
Doing Your Own Service Work	196
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	197
Fuel	197
Gasoline Octane	197
Gasoline Specifications	198
California Fuel	198
Additives	198
Fuels in Foreign Countries	199
Filling the Tank	200
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	202
Checking Things Under the Hood	202
Hood Release	203
Engine Compartment Overview	204
Engine Oil	205
Engine Oil Life System	208
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	210
Automatic Transmission Fluid	211
Manual Transmission Fluid	212
Hydraulic Clutch	212
Engine Coolant	212
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	215
Engine Overheating	215
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	217
Cooling System	218
Power Steering Fluid	222
Windshield Washer Fluid	223
Brakes	224
Battery	226
Jump Starting	227
Rear Axle	231
Bulb Replacement	232
Halogen Bulbs	232
Headlamps	233
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps	233
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps	234
Back-Up Lamps	234
Replacement Bulbs	235
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	235
Tires	236
Tire Sidewall Labelling	238
Tire Terminology and Definitions	239
Inflation - Tire Pressure	242
Tire Inspection and Rotation	243
When It Is Time for New Tires	244
Buying New Tires	245
Different Size Tires and Wheels	246
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	247
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	248
Wheel Replacement	248
Tire Chains	251
If a Tire Goes Flat	251
Tire Inflator Kit	252
Appearance Care	261
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	261
Fabric/Carpet	262
Leather	263
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	263
Care of Safety Belts	264
Weatherstrips	264
Washing Your Vehicle	264
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	264
Finish Care	265
Windshield and Wiper Blades	265
Convertible Top	266
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	266
Tires	267
Sheet Metal Damage	267
Finish Damage	267
Underbody Maintenance	267
Chemical Paint Spotting	268
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	268
Vehicle Identification	269
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	269
Service Parts Identification Label	269
Electrical System	269
Add-On Electrical Equipment	269
Headlamp Wiring	270
Power Windows and Other Power Options	270
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	270
Floor Console Fuse Block	270
Underhood Fuse Block	272
Capacities and Specifications	274
Maintenance Schedule	275
Maintenance Schedule	276
Introduction	276
Maintenance Requirements	276
Your Vehicle and the Environment	276
How This Section is Organized	276
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	278
Using the Maintenance Schedule	278
Scheduled Maintenance	278
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	287
At Each Fuel Fill	287
At Least Once a Month	288
At Least Twice a Year	288
At Least Once a Year	289
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	293
Steering and Suspension Inspection	293
Exhaust System Inspection	293
Fuel System Inspection	293
Engine Cooling System Inspection	294
Throttle System Inspection	294
Brake System Inspection	294
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	295
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	297
Part E: Maintenance Record	298
Customer Assistance and Information	301
Customer Assistance and Information	302
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	302
Online Owner Center	303
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	304
Customer Assistance Offices	304
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	305
Roadside Assistance Program	306
Courtesy Transportation	307
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	309
Collision Damage Repair	311
Reporting Safety Defects	314
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	314
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	314
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	315
Service Publications Ordering Information	315