headlamp PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2006 User Guide

You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.
{CAUTION:
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your
vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon
monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could
overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it
or smell it, so you might not know it is in your
vehicle. Clear away snow from around the
base of your vehicle, especially any that is
blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around
again from time to time to be sure snow does
not collect there.
Open a window just a little on the side of the
vehicle that is away from the wind. This will
help keep CO out.
Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little
faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator
slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and
it keeps the battery charged. You will need a
well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly
for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the
heater run for a while.
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Service............................................................5-3
Accessories and Modications..........................5-3
California Proposition 65 Warning.....................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle . . .5-5
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-6
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-7
Filling the Tank..............................................5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-10
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-11
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-13
Engine Oil Life System..................................5-16
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-18
Automatic Transmission Fluid.........................5-19
Manual Transmission Fluid.............................5-20
Hydraulic Clutch...........................................5-20
Engine Coolant.............................................5-20
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-23
Engine Overheating.......................................5-23
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . .5-25Cooling System............................................5-26
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-30
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-31
Brakes........................................................5-32
Battery........................................................5-34
Jump Starting...............................................5-35
Rear Axle.......................................................5-39
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-40
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-40
Headlamps..................................................5-41
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps......5-41
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-42
Back-Up Lamps............................................5-42
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-43
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-43
Tires..............................................................5-44
Tire Sidewall Labelling...................................5-46
Tire Terminology and Denitions.....................5-47
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-50
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-51
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-52
Buying New Tires.........................................5-53
Different Size Tires and Wheels......................5-54
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-55
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-56
Wheel Replacement......................................5-56
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-1

Tire Chains..................................................5-59
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-59
Tire Inator Kit.............................................5-60
Appearance Care............................................5-69
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.................5-69
Fabric/Carpet...............................................5-70
Leather.......................................................5-71
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.........................................5-71
Care of Safety Belts......................................5-72
Weatherstrips...............................................5-72
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-72
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.....................5-72
Finish Care..................................................5-73
Windshield and Wiper Blades.........................5-73
Convertible Top............................................5-74
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels................5-74Tires...........................................................5-75
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-75
Finish Damage.............................................5-75
Underbody Maintenance................................5-75
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-76
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials..................5-76
Vehicle Identication......................................5-77
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN).................5-77
Service Parts Identication Label.....................5-77
Electrical System............................................5-77
Add-On Electrical Equipment..........................5-77
Headlamp Wiring..........................................5-78
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-78
Fuses and Circuit Breakers............................5-78
Floor Console Fuse Block..............................5-78
Underhood Fuse Block..................................5-80
Capacities and Specications..........................5-82
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-2

Headlamps
To replace the low/high-beam headlamp bulb, do the
following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Locate the headlamp bulb socket.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it
from the headlamp assembly.
4. Holding the base of the socket, pull the old bulb
from the socket.
5. Replace with a new bulb.
6. Reverse Steps 2 through 4 to reinstall.
Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Fog Lamps
A. Front Turn Signal/
Parking Lamp
B. Fog Lamp (If Equipped)
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Reach underneath the front bumper and locate the
bulb assembly.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out
the bulb assembly.
4. Disconnect the bulb socket from the wiring harness.
5. Install a new bulb.
6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the bulb assembly
and headlamp assembly.
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Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamps 3057K
Fog Lamp 898*
Front Parking/Turn Signal/
DRL Lamp3757KA* or
5702KA
Front Sidemarker Lamp 194
Headlamps, High/Low-Beam H13
Stoplamp, Taillamp and Turn
Signal3157K
* Uplevel Model
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear
and cracking. SeeAt Least Twice a Year on page 6-14
for more information.Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. For proper type and length,
seeNormal Maintenance Replacement Parts on
page 6-23.
To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do
the following:
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
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If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM
original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to
have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts
for your vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel
bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous. It could affect the braking and
handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose
air and make you lose control. You could have
a collision in which you or others could be
injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel
bolts and wheel nuts for replacement.
Notice:The wrong wheel can also cause problems
with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height,
vehicle ground clearance and tire clearance to the
body and chassis.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could
come off and cause a crash. When you change
a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places
where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an
emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper
towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper
or wire brush later, if you need to, to get all the
rust or dirt off.
{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or the
threads of the wheel nuts. If you do, the wheel
nuts might come loose and the wheel could
fall off, causing a crash.
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Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses. An electrical
overload will cause the lamps to remain off. If this
happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit until the problem is xed or goes away.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of J-Case fuses,
mini-fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the
chance of res caused by electrical problems.Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and do not have
a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle
that you can get along without – like the radio or
cigarette lighter – and use its fuse, if it is the correct
amperage. Replace it as soon as you can.
Floor Console Fuse Block
The oor console fuse block is located on the
passenger’s side of the vehicle under the carpet.
Remove the fuse block cover to access the fuses.
Use the fuse puller to remove fuses.
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-68
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-70
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-71
Automatic Door Lock......................................... 2-8
Automatic Door Unlock...................................... 2-9
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-20
B
Battery..........................................................5-34
Run-Down Protection...................................3-15
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-21
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-9
Parking......................................................2-24
System Inspection.......................................6-20
System Warning Light..................................3-27
Brakes..........................................................5-31
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-16
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-40
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-42
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps.....5-41
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-40Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Headlamps.................................................5-41
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-43
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-42
Buying New Tires...........................................5-53
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications............................5-82
Carbon Monoxide.....................2-9, 2-28, 4-24, 4-34
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-72
Your CD Player...........................................3-71
Your CDs ...................................................3-71
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-33
Chains, Tire...................................................5-59
Charging System Light....................................3-27
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-30
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-76
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-23
Infants and Young Children...........................1-20
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-26
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Door
Automatic Door Lock..................................... 2-8
Automatic Door Unlock.................................. 2-9
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-8
Manual Door Locks....................................... 2-7
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-7
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-10
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-36
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-36
DIC Vehicle Personalization..........................3-40
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-38
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-15
City...........................................................4-19
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-3
Freeway.....................................................4-20
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-22
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-16
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-29
Winter........................................................4-24
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-77
Floor Console Fuse Block.............................5-78
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-78
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-78Electrical System (cont.)
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-78
Underhood Fuse Block.................................5-80
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-34
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-30
Coolant......................................................5-19
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-29
Cooling System Inspection............................6-20
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-28
Oil .............................................................5-13
Oil Life System...........................................5-16
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-25
Overheating................................................5-23
Reduced Power Light...................................3-34
Starting......................................................2-19
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................3-15
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-17
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finish Damage...............................................5-75
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-71
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-59
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Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-19
Manual Transmission....................................5-19
Power Steering...........................................5-29
Windshield Washer......................................5-30
Fog Lamps....................................................3-14
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-35
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Low Warning Light.......................................3-35
System Inspection.......................................6-19
Fuses
Floor Console Fuse Block.............................5-78
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-78
Underhood Fuse Block.................................5-80
G
Gage
Fuel..........................................................3-35
Speedometer..............................................3-22
Tachometer.................................................3-22Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-6
Glove Box.....................................................2-33
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-78
Headlamps............................................3-13, 5-41
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-40
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-14
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps.....5-41
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-40
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-14
Heater...........................................................3-17
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-34
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-22
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
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