navigation PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2008 Owners Manual

Available Services with Safe & Sound Plan

Automatic Notication of Airbag Deployment
Advanced Automatic Crash Notication (AACN)
(If equipped)
Link to Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance
AccidentAssist
Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert
OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics
GM Goodwrench®On Demand Diagnostics
OnStar Hands-Free Calling with
30 complimentary minutes
OnStar Virtual Advisor (U.S. Only)
Available Services included with
Directions & Connections Plan

All Safe and Sound Plan Services
Driving Directions - Advisor delivered or
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped)
RideAssist
Information and Convenience Services
OnStar Hands-Free Calling
OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar
subscribers to make and receive calls using voice
commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into
the vehicle, and can be used with OnStar Pre-Paid
Minute Packages. Hands-Free Calling may also
be linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan in the
U.S. or a Bell Mobility service plan in Canada,
depending on eligibility. To nd out more, refer to
the OnStar Owner’s Guide in the vehicle’s glove box,
visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak
with an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button
or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
OnStar Virtual Advisor
OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar
Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to
access location-based weather, local traffic reports,
and stock quotes. By pressing the phone button
and giving a few simple voice commands, you
can browse through the various topics. See the
OnStar Owner’s Guide for more information
(Only available in the continental U.S.).
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Customer Assistance and Information...............7-2
Customer Satisfaction Procedure......................7-2
Online Owner Center......................................7-4
Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone (TTY) Users.........................7-5
Customer Assistance Offices............................7-5
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program................7-6
Roadside Assistance Program..........................7-7
Scheduling Service Appointments.....................7-9
Courtesy Transportation.................................7-10
Collision Damage Repair................................7-11Reporting Safety Defects................................7-15
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government..........................7-15
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government................................7-16
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors.....7-16
Service Publications Ordering Information.........7-16
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy................7-17
Event Data Recorders...................................7-18
OnStar
®......................................................7-19
Navigation System........................................7-19
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID)..............7-19
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
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OnStar®
If your vehicle has OnStar®and you subscribe to the
OnStar®services, please refer to the OnStar®Terms
and Conditions for information on data collection and use.
See alsoOnStar
®System on page 2-32in this manual for
more information.
Navigation System
If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the
system may result in the storage of destinations,
addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip
information. Refer to the navigation system operating
manual for information on stored data and for deletion
instructions.
Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions
such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system
security, as well as in connection with conveniences
such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and
starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use
or record personal information or link with any other
GM system containing personal information.
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Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-40
Mirror Reading Lamps.....................................3-15
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-31
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®.............2-31
Outside Manual Mirror..................................2-31
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-31
MP3 .............................................................3-63
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
N
Navigation System, Privacy..............................7-19
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-17
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-14
O
Odometer......................................................3-22
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-14
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-15
Pressure Light.............................................3-34
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-19Older Children, Restraints................................1-22
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-19
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-32
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-20
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-16
Outside
Manual Mirror.............................................2-31
Power Mirrors.............................................2-31
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Paint, Damage...............................................5-92
Park Brake....................................................2-25
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-26
Shifting Out of............................................2-28
Parking
Over Things That Burn.................................2-29
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-28
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-25
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-43
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Passing.........................................................4-14
PASS-Key®III+..............................................2-15
PASS-Key®III+ Operation................................2-15
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California....... 5-4
Power
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.........................................5-95
Reduced Engine Light..................................3-35
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-20
Steering Fluid.............................................5-35
Windows....................................................2-12
Privacy..........................................................7-17
Event Data Recorders..................................7-18
Navigation System.......................................7-19
OnStar.......................................................7-19
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-19
R
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy......7-19
Radios..........................................................3-49
Radio(s)........................................................3-53
Radios
Reception...................................................3-69
Setting the Time..........................................3-50
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-68Rear Axle......................................................5-45
Limited-Slip.................................................. 4-9
Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...........................2-31
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-31
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-3
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-29
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation..................................................... 2-4
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-49
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-16
General Motors...........................................7-16
United States Government............................7-15
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-50
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-51
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-20
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-24
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-15
Running the Engine While Parked.....................2-30
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