2008 Pontiac Solstice Owner's Manual - Page 116

Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the airflow. Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to adjust the direction and amount of airflow inside the vehicle. Move the louvers up or down or turn them clockwise or counterclockwise to change the direction of the airflow. Your vehicle has flow through ventilation that allows outside air to be forced through the ventilation system when the vehicle is moving. Outside air will enter the vehicle when the air conditioning fan is running. Flow through ventilation can be stopped in vent and bi-level modes by pressing the recirculation button. Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages on your vehicle. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. As the details show on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they are working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on as you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. So get to know your vehicle's warning lights and gages. They can be a big help. Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into the vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively. 3-20