clock PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2006 Owners Manual

Lowering the Manual Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface and set the parking
brake. Shift an automatic transmission into
PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission into
FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R).
2. Make sure the ignition is turned off.
3. Push the trunk release button located in the glove
box, or on the remote keyless entry, if equipped.
4. Lift the trunk.
5. The convertible top front latch, located above the
inside rearview mirror, must be unlatched. Pull the
latch down and turn it counterclockwise to unlatch it.
Leave the latch open and rotated to prevent damage.6. Pull rearward on the side edge (B) of the convertible
top and pull it off of the windshield frame.
7. Push the convertible top down into the trunk (D).
8. After the top is stored, apply one even push, as
shown, on the convertible top to ensure that the
top is fully retracted and securely stored.
9. Close the trunk (D) by pressing down on it with a
swift, rm motion.
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Raising the Manual Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake rmly
and shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P).
Shift a manual transmission into FIRST (1) or
REVERSE (R).
2. Make sure the ignition is turned off, and lower the
windows.
3. Push the trunk release button located in the glove
box, or on the remote keyless entry, if equipped.
4. Lift the trunk.
5. Pull the convertible top forward by rmly gripping the
side edge (B) and applying a brisk upward and
forward motion to get the top in the pull-up position.6. Close the trunk (D) by pushing it down with a swift,
rm motion.
7. At the rear edge of the convertible top, press down
on the two buttresses (C) to latch them into the top
of the trunk.
8. Pull the front edge (A) of the convertible top forward
from the outside of the vehicle, or push the front
edge (A) of the convertible top forward from the
inside of the vehicle.
9. Turn the top front latch handle clockwise to latch
the convertible top.
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The fog lamps will turn off while the high-beam
headlamps are turned on.
Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to
be on along with the fog lamps.
Instrument Panel Brightness
DInstrument Panel Brightness:The control for this
feature is located on the instrument panel to the right
of the steering wheel.
Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or
counterclockwise to dim them.
Entry/Exit Lighting
The lamps inside your vehicle will go on when you open
any door. These lamps will fade out after about
20 seconds after all of the doors have been closed or
when the ignition is turned on. These lamps will also go
on when you press the trunk release, unlock symbol
button or the horn symbol on the keyless entry system
transmitter.
The lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for about
20 seconds after your key is removed from the ignition
to provide an illuminated exit.
Mirror Reading Lamps
Your vehicle has reading lamps on the rearview mirror.
Push the button to turn the reading lamps on and off.
Battery Run-Down Protection
Your vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature
designed to protect your vehicle’s battery.
When any interior lamp is left on and the ignition is
turned off, the battery rundown protection system will
automatically turn the lamp off after 20 minutes. This will
avoid draining the battery.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
The accessory power outlet can be used to connect
electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or
CB radio. The outlet can accept electrical equipment
rated at a maximum of 20 amps.
The accessory power outlet is located on the instrument
panel, under the radio.
To use the outlet, remove the cover. When not in use,
always cover the outlet with the protective cap.
Notice:Leaving electrical equipment on for
extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn
off electrical equipment when not in use and do not
plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum
amperage rating.
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Climate Controls
Climate Control System
With this system you can control the heating and
ventilation of your vehicle. You may also be able to
control the cooling of your vehicle, if equipped. The
in-between mode will be a combination of the two modes
that the control is selected between.
Temperature:Turn the left knob on the control panel to
adjust the temperature of the air in the vehicle. Turn
the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the temperature.
#(Air Conditioning) (If Equipped):Press the left
knob on the control panel to turn the air conditioning
system on or off. An indicator light on the button
will come on to let you know the air conditioning is
activated. When the system is on, this setting cools and
dehumidies the air entering your vehicle.
The air conditioning will not function if the fan is turned
off. If air conditioning is selected with fan off, the
LED light will ash three times and then turn off.
You may notice a slight change in engine performance
when the air conditioning compressor turns off and
turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed
to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while
still maintaining the selected temperature.
Air conditioning does not operate at temperature below
40°F (4°C). In temperatures above 40°F (4°C), the
air conditioning cannot be turned off in defrost
and oor/defog modes because it helps to remove
moisture from the vehicle. It also helps to keep
the windows clear.
On hot days, open the windows to let the hot inside air
escape; then close them. This helps reduce the time
it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps the
system to operate more efficiently. Climate Control System with Air Conditioning
shown, Climate Control System without
Air Conditioning similar
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For quick cool down on hot days, do the following:
1. Select the vent mode.
2. Select recirculation mode.
3. Select the air conditioning to on.
4. Select the coolest temperature.
5. Select the highest fan speed.
Using these settings together for long periods of time
may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too
dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in
your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off.
9(Fan):Turn the center knob on the control panel
to control the fan speed. Turn the knob clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan
speed.
9(Off):Turn the center knob to this position to turn
the fan off.
?(Recirculation):Press the center knob on the
control panel to recirculate air inside the vehicle
and prevent outside air from coming in. It can be used
to prevent outside odors from entering your vehicle
and cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Press
this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off.
An indicator light on the button will come on to let you
know the recirculation mode is activated.Recirculation is available in the bi-level and vent modes.
If recirculation is selected in either oor/heat, oor/defog,
or defrost mode, the LED light will ash three times
indicating it is not available in that mode.
The right knob on the control panel is used to direct the
airow inside your vehicle. Turn the knob to select
one of the following modes:
H(Vent):Turn the right knob on the control panel to
this mode to direct air to the instrument panel outlets.
\(Bi-Level):Turn the right knob on the control panel
to this mode to direct air to the instrument panel
outlets, and the remaining air to the oor outlets and the
defroster and side window outlets. Cooler air is
directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the oor
outlets.
[(Floor):Turn the right knob on the control panel to
this mode to direct most of the air to the oor outlets.
The remaining air is directed to the side window
and defroster outlets. Recirculation is not available in
this mode. If low or no airow is on the passenger side,
ensure that the carpet covering is tucked under oor
outlets.
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Setting the Time (Without Date
Display)
If your vehicle has a base AM/FM radio with a single
CD player and preset buttons numbered one through
six, the radio will have a clock button for setting the time.
You can set the time by following these steps:
1. Press the clock button until the hour numbers begin
ashing on the display. Press the clock button a
second time and the minute numbers will begin
ashing on the display.
2. While either the hour or the minute numbers are
ashing, rotate the tune knob clockwise to increase
or counterclockwise to decrease the time. Instead
of using the tune knob, you can also press the
SEEK, FWD, or REV buttons to adjust the time.
3. Press the clock button again until, the clock
display stops ashing to set the currently displayed
time; otherwise, the ashing will stop after
ve seconds and the current time displayed will be
automatically set.
Setting the Time (With Date Display)
If your vehicle has a radio with a single CD player, the
radio will have a clock button for setting the time and
date. Press the clock button and the HR, MIN, MM, DD,
YYYY will appear on the display. Press the pushbutton
located under any one of the labels that you want to
change. Everytime the pushbutton is pressed again, the
time or the date if selected, will increase by one. Another
way to increase the time or date, is to press the right
SEEK arrow or FWD button. To decrease, press the left
SEEK arrow or REV button. You can also rotate the tune
knob to adjust the selected setting.
If your vehicle has a radio with a six-disc CD player, the
radio will have a MENU button instead of the clock button
to set the time and date. Press the MENU button. Once
the clock option is displayed, press the pushbutton
located under that label. The HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY
will appear on the display. To change the time or date,
follow the instructions given earlier in this section.
To change the time default setting from 12 hour to
24 hour or to change the date default setting from
month/day/year to day/month/year, press the clock button
and then the pushbutton located under the forward arrow
label. Once the time 12H and 24H, and the date
MM/DD/YYYY and DD/MM/YYYY are displayed, press
the pushbutton located under the desired option. Press
the clock or MENU button again to apply the selected
default, or let the screen time out.
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Radio with CD (Base)
Playing the Radio
O
(Power/Volume):Press this knob to turn the
system on and off.
Turn this knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise
to decrease the volume.
The radio remembers the previous volume setting
whenever the radio is turned on. You can still manually
adjust the volume by using the volume knob.
Finding a Station
BAND:Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2
or AM. The display will show the selection.
f(Tune):Turn this knob to select radio stations.
©SEEK¨:Press the right or left SEEK arrow to go
to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold either SEEK arrow for
a few seconds until you hear a beep. The radio will
go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the
next station. Press either SEEK arrow again to stop
scanning.
The radio will only seek and scan stations with a strong
signal that are in the selected band.
4(Information):Press this button to switch the display
between the radio station frequency and the time. When
the ignition is off, press this knob to display the time.
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Setting Preset Stations
Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can
be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons,
by performing the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons for three seconds until you hear a
beep. Whenever that pushbutton is pressed
and released, the station that was set will return.
5. Repeat the Steps 2-4 for each pushbutton.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
BASS/TREB (Bass/Treble):To adjust the bass or
treble, press the tune knob or bass/treble button until the
desired tone control label appears on the display.
Turn the tune knob clockwise to increase or
counterclockwise to decrease the setting. You can also
adjust the setting by pressing either the SEEK, FWD,
or REV buttons. The display will show the current bass
or treble level. If a station’s frequency is weak, or if
there is static, decrease the treble.EQ (Equalization):Press this button to select preset
equalization settings.
To return to the manual mode, press the EQ button until
Manual appears on the display or start to manually
adjust the bass or treble by pressing the tune knob.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
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BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade):To adjust the balance
or fade, press this button or the tune knob until the
desired speaker control label appears on the display.
Turn the tune knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
adjust the setting. You can also adjust the setting by
pressing either the SEEK, FWD, or REV buttons.
Radio Messages
Calibration Error:The audio system has been
calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If Calibration
Error appears on the display, it means that the radio
has not been congured properly for your vehicle and it
must be returned to your dealer for service.
Locked:This message is displayed when the
THEFTLOCK
®system has locked up the radio. Take
the vehicle to your dealer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer.
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CD Messages
CHECK DISC:If this message appears on the display
and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the
following reasons:
It is very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the CD should play.
You are driving on a very rough road. When the road
becomes smoother, the CD should play.
The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.
The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
try again.
There may have been a problem while burning
the CD-R.
The label may be caught in the CD player.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,
try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer. If the radio displays
an error message, write it down and provide it to your
dealer when reporting the problem.
Listening to a Portable Audio Player
To listen to a portable audio player such as an
MP3 player or cassette player over the radio and
speakers, use a cable to connect your portable audio
player to the auxiliary input located on the lower
right side of the radio faceplate.
When a device is connected, the radio automatically
begins playing audio from the device over the car
speakers.
O(Power/Volume):Turn this knob clockwise to
increase or counterclockwise to decrease the volume of
the portable player. You may need to do additional
volume adjustments from the portable device if
the volume does not go loud or soft enough.
BAND:Press this button to listen to the radio when a
portable audio device is playing. The portable audio
device will continue playing, so you may want to stop it
or power it off.
CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary):Press this button to play a CD
when a portable audio device is playing. Press this
button again and the system will begin playing audio
from the connected portable audio player. If a portable
audio player is not connected, “no input device
found” will be displayed.
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Playing the Radio
O
(Power/Volume):Press this knob to turn the
system on and off.
Turn this knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise
to decrease the volume.
Speed Compensated Volume (SCV):The radio is also
equipped with Speed Compensated Volume (SCV).
When SCV is on, the radio volume automatically adjusts
to compensate for road and wind noise as you speed
up or slow down while driving. That way, the volume
level should sound about the same as you drive.
To activate SCV:
1. Set the radio volume to the desired level.
2. Press the MENU button to display the radio
setup menu.
3. Press the pushbutton under the AUTO VOLUM
label on the radio display.
4. Press the pushbutton under the desired Speed
Compensated Volume setting (OFF, Low, Med,
or High) to select the level of radio volume
compensation. The display will time out after
approximately 10 seconds. Each higher setting
allows for more radio volume compensation at faster
vehicle speeds.
Finding a Station
BAND:Press this button to switch between AM, FM, or
XM™ (if equipped). The display will show the selection.
f(Tune):Turn this knob to select radio stations.
©SEEK¨:Press the right or left SEEK arrow to go
to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold either SEEK arrow for
a few seconds until you hear a beep. The radio will
go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the
next station. Press either SEEK arrow again to stop
scanning.
The radio will only seek and scan stations with a strong
signal that are in the selected band.
4(Information) (XM™ Satellite Radio Service, MP3,
and RDS Features):Press the information button
to display additional text information related to the
current FM-RDS or XM™ station, or MP3 song. A choice
of additional information such as: Channel, Song,
Artist, and CAT may appear. Continue pressing the
information button to highlight the desired label, or press
the pushbutton positioned under any one of the labels
and the information about that label will be displayed.
When information is not available, No Info will appear on
the display.
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