2009 Pontiac Solstice Owner's Manual - Page 92

Notice: Lowering the top if it is damp, wet, or dirty can cause stains, mildew, and damage to the inside of your vehicle. Dry off the top before lowering it. Notice: If you lower the top on your vehicle in cold weather (0°F/-18°C or lower), you may damage top components. Do not lower the top in cold weather. Notice: If you raise or lower the convertible top while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always put an automatic transmission in (P) Park or a manual transmission in (1) First or (R) Reverse, turn the ignition off and engage the parking brake before raising or lowering the convertible top. Lowering the Manual Convertible Top 1. Empty the trunk of all contents. 2. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake. Shift an automatic transmission into (P) Park. Shift a manual transmission into (1) First or (R) Reverse. 3. Turn the ignition off. 4. Open the trunk. { CAUTION: Moving parts of the convertible top can be dangerous. People can be injured by the convertible top and its mechanism. Keep people away from your vehicle when you are lowering or raising the top. 5. Pull down on the convertible top front latch, located above the inside rearview mirror, and turn it counterclockwise to unlatch it. Leave the latch open and turned to prevent damage. 2-38