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Pontiac Solstice 2010 User Manual

Pontiac Solstice 2010
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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

Table of Contents

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Pontiac Solstice 2010 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPontiac
ModelSolstice 2010
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Section 1 In Brief

Instrument Panel

Details about the vehicle's dashboard layout and controls.

Initial Drive Information

Important information for starting and operating the vehicle for the first time.

Seats and Restraint System

Information on adjusting seats and using safety restraint systems like seat belts.

Features and Controls

Overview of various vehicle features and their controls.

Climate Controls

Instructions for operating the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

Section 2 Seats and Restraint System

Front Seats

Information on manual and power seat adjustments like height and reclining.

Safety Belts

Guidance on wearing safety belts properly and their importance for occupant protection.

Child Restraints

Instructions for installing and using child safety seats and booster seats.

Airbag System

Details on airbag locations, deployment, and safety precautions for airbag-equipped vehicles.

Section 3 Features and Controls

Keys

Information about vehicle keys, ignition, and theft-deterrent systems.

Doors and Locks

How to operate manual and power door locks, including delayed and automatic locking features.

Windows

Instructions for operating manual and power windows, including express-down features.

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Information on the vehicle's alarm system and content theft deterrent features.

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Guidance on ignition positions, starting the engine, and new vehicle break-in procedures.

Section 4 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

General layout and identification of key controls and indicators on the dashboard.

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Explanation of various warning lights, gages, and indicators and their meanings.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

How to operate the DIC and understand its displays, messages, and personalization features.

Audio System(s)

Details on radio operation, setting the clock, and connecting audio devices like MP3 players and iPods.

Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle

Essential principles for safe driving, including defensive driving and hazard awareness.

Braking

Information on braking techniques, stopping distances, and the importance of brake system maintenance.

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

How ABS works, its benefits for steering control during hard braking, and proper usage.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Explanation of ESC's function in maintaining directional control and its interaction with traction control.

Traction Control System (TCS)

How TCS limits wheel spin to improve traction, especially in slippery conditions.

Section 6 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Guidance on obtaining service, genuine GM parts, and authorized repairs.

Fuel

Information on recommended fuel types, octane ratings, and proper fueling procedures.

Checking Things Under the Hood

Identification and checking procedures for essential engine components and fluids.

Tires

Information on tire maintenance, selection, inflation, and replacement for safety and performance.

Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

Introduction

Importance of scheduled maintenance for vehicle condition, fuel economy, and emissions.

Scheduled Maintenance

Recommended service intervals and checks for maintaining vehicle performance and longevity.

Owner Checks and Services

Basic checks and services owners can perform to ensure vehicle safety and proper operation.

Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance and Information

How to get assistance, resolve concerns, and access customer support resources.

Reporting Safety Defects

Procedures for reporting potential safety defects to government agencies and the manufacturer.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Information about vehicle data recording by onboard computers and privacy considerations.

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