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P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-19. N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply the regular brakes first and then press the shift lever button before the vehicle can shift from P (Park) when the ignition key is in ON/RUN. If the vehicle cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and then move the shift lever into another gear. See Shifting Out of Park on page 2-25. { CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed. 2-20

Section	Page
2009 Pontiac Solstice BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint System	5
Front Seats	6
Manual Seats	6
Seat Height Adjuster	6
Reclining Seatbacks	7
Seatback Latches	9
Safety Belts	10
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	10
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	15
Lap-Shoulder Belt	22
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	25
Safety Belt Extender	25
Child Restraints	26
Older Children	26
Infants and Young Children	29
Child Restraint Systems	33
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	35
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	36
Airbag System	40
Where Are the Airbags?	42
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	43
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	44
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	44
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	44
Passenger Sensing System	46
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	50
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	51
Restraint System Check	52
Checking the Restraint Systems	52
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	53
Features and Controls	55
Keys	56
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	57
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	58
Doors and Locks	60
Manual Door Locks	60
Power Door Locks	60
Delayed Locking	61
Automatic Door Lock	61
Automatic Door Unlock	61
Trunk	62
Windows	64
Manual Windows	65
Power Windows	65
Sun Visors	66
Theft-Deterrent Systems	66
Content Theft-Deterrent	66
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer	68
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation	68
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	70
New Vehicle Break-In	70
Ignition Positions	70
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	71
Starting the Engine	72
Automatic Transmission Operation	73
Manual Transmission Operation	76
Parking Brake	77
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	78
Shifting Out of Park	79
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	80
Parking Over Things That Burn	80
Engine Exhaust	81
Running the Vehicle While Parked	82
Mirrors	83
Manual Rearview Mirror	83
Outside Manual Mirrors	83
Outside Power Mirrors	83
OnStar® System	84
Storage Areas	87
Glove Box	87
Cupholders	87
Center Console Storage	87
Roof Panel	87
Removing the Roof Panel	88
Installing the Roof Panel	90
Convertible Top	91
Instrument Panel	95
Instrument Panel Overview	98
Hazard Warning Flashers	99
Horn	99
Tilt Wheel	100
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	100
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	101
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	101
Flash-to-Pass	101
Windshield Wipers	102
Windshield Washer	103
Cruise Control	103
Headlamps	106
Headlamps on Reminder	107
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	107
Fog Lamps	107
Instrument Panel Brightness	108
Entry/Exit Lighting	108
Mirror Reading Lamps	108
Battery Run-Down Protection	108
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	108
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	109
Climate Controls	110
Climate Control System	110
Outlet Adjustment	113
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	113
Instrument Panel Cluster	114
Speedometer and Odometer	115
Tachometer	115
Safety Belt Reminders	116
Airbag Readiness Light	117
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	118
Charging System Light	119
Brake System Warning Light	119
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	120
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light	121
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	122
Low Coolant Warning Light	122
Tire Pressure Light	123
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	123
Oil Pressure Light	126
Security Light	126
Highbeam On Light	127
Trunk Ajar Light	127
Fuel Gage	127
Low Fuel Warning Light	128
Driver Information Center (DIC)	128
DIC Operation and Displays	129
DIC Warnings and Messages	131
DIC Vehicle Personalization	135
Audio System(s)	140
Setting the Clock	141
Radio(s)	143
Using an MP3	154
XM Radio Messages	161
Bluetooth®	162
Theft-Deterrent Feature	172
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	173
Radio Reception	174
Fixed Mast Antenna	175
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	175
Chime Level Adjustment	175
Driving Your Vehicle	177
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	178
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	178
Defensive Driving	178
Drunk Driving	179
Control of a Vehicle	179
Braking	180
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	180
Braking in Emergencies	181
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	182
Traction Control System (TCS)	184
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	186
Steering	186
Off-Road Recovery	187
Passing	188
Loss of Control	188
Driving at Night	189
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	190
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	191
Highway Hypnosis	191
Hill and Mountain Roads	192
Winter Driving	193
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	195
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	196
Loading the Vehicle	196
Towing	201
Towing Your Vehicle	201
Recreational Vehicle Towing	201
Towing a Trailer	201
Service and Appearance Care	203
Service	205
Accessories and Modifications	205
California Proposition 65 Warning	206
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	206
Doing Your Own Service Work	206
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	207
Fuel	207
Gasoline Octane	207
Gasoline Specifications	207
California Fuel	208
Additives	208
Fuels in Foreign Countries	209
Filling the Tank	210
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	212
Checking Things Under the Hood	212
Hood Release	213
Engine Compartment Overview	214
Engine Oil	217
Engine Oil Life System	221
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	223
Automatic Transmission Fluid	224
Manual Transmission Fluid	225
Hydraulic Clutch	225
Cooling System	225
Engine Coolant	227
Engine Overheating	231
Power Steering Fluid	232
Windshield Washer Fluid	233
Brakes	234
Battery	237
Jump Starting	238
Rear Axle	242
Headlamp Aiming	243
Bulb Replacement	244
Halogen Bulbs	244
Headlamps	244
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps	245
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps (Base Level)	245
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps (Removable Hardtop)	246
Back-Up Lamps	246
License Plate Lamp	247
Replacement Bulbs	247
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	248
Tires	249
Winter Tires	250
Tire Sidewall Labeling	251
Tire Terminology and Definitions	252
Inflation - Tire Pressure	255
Tire Pressure Monitor System	256
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	258
Tire Inspection and Rotation	262
When It Is Time for New Tires	264
Buying New Tires	265
Different Size Tires and Wheels	267
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	267
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	269
Wheel Replacement	269
Tire Chains	272
If a Tire Goes Flat	272
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Without Selector Switch)	273
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Selector Switch)	282
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage	291
Appearance Care	292
Interior Cleaning	292
Fabric/Carpet	293
Leather	294
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	294
Care of Safety Belts	295
Weatherstrips	295
Washing Your Vehicle	295
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	296
Finish Care	296
Windshield and Wiper Blades	297
Convertible Top	297
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	298
Tires	298
Sheet Metal Damage	299
Finish Damage	299
Underbody Maintenance	299
Chemical Paint Spotting	299
Vehicle Identification	300
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	300
Service Parts Identification Label	300
Electrical System	300
Add-On Electrical Equipment	300
Headlamp Wiring	301
Power Windows and Other Power Options	301
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	301
Floor Console Fuse Block	301
Underhood Fuse Block	303
Capacities and Specifications	306
Maintenance Schedule	309
Maintenance Schedule	310
Introduction	310
Maintenance Requirements	310
Your Vehicle and the Environment	310
Using the Maintenance Schedule	311
Scheduled Maintenance	312
Additional Required Services	314
Maintenance Footnotes	315
Owner Checks and Services	316
At Each Fuel Fill	316
At Least Once a Month	317
At Least Once a Year	317
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	320
Maintenance Replacement Parts	322
Engine Drive Belt Routing	323
Maintenance Record	324
Customer Assistance Information	327
Customer Assistance and Information	328
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	328
Online Owner Center	330
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	331
Customer Assistance Offices	331
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	332
Roadside Assistance Program	332
Scheduling Service Appointments	334
Courtesy Transportation	335
Collision Damage Repair	336
Reporting Safety Defects	339
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	339
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	339
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	340
Service Publications Ordering Information	340
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	341
Event Data Recorders	341
OnStar®	342
Navigation System	342
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	342

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P (Park):

This position locks the rear wheels. It is the

best position to use when starting the engine because

the vehicle cannot move easily.

{

CAUTION:

It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the

shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking

brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have

left the engine running, the vehicle can move

suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be

sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are

on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow.

Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before

starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic

transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully

apply the regular brakes first and then press the shift

lever button before the vehicle can shift from P (Park)

when the ignition key is in ON/RUN. If the vehicle cannot

shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever

and push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you

maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever

button and then move the shift lever into another gear.

See

Shifting Out of Park on page 2-25

Notice:

Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is

moving forward could damage the transmission.

The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle

warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle

is stopped.

R (Reverse):

Use this gear to back up.

To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,

ice, or sand without damaging the transmission,

see

If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow

on page 4-19

N (Neutral):

In this position, the engine does not

connect with the wheels. To restart the engine when the

vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also,

use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed.

{

CAUTION:

Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is

running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your

foot is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could

move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit

people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear

while the engine is running at high speed.

2-20