Steering wheel controls PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2007 Owners Manual

OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls
Your vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that
can be used to interact with OnStar®Hands-Free
Calling. SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 185for more information.
On some vehicles, you may have to hold the
button for a few seconds and give the command
“ONSTAR” in order to activate the OnStar
®
Hands-Free Calling feature.
On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to
dial numbers into voicemail systems, or to dial
phone extensions. See the OnStar
®Owner’s
Guide for more information.
How OnStar®Service Works
In order to provide you with OnStar®services, your
vehicle’s OnStar®system has the capability of
recording and transmitting vehicle information. This
information is automatically sent to an OnStar
®Call
Center at the time of an OnStar®button press,
Emergency button press or if your airbags or AACN
system deploys. The vehicle information usually
includes your GPS location and, in the event of a
crash, additional information regarding the accident
that your vehicle has been involved in (e.g. the
direction from which your vehicle was hit).When you use the Virtual Advisor feature of
OnStar
®Hands-Free Calling, your vehicle also
sends OnStar®your GPS location so that we can
provide you with location-based services.
OnStar
®service cannot work unless your vehicle is
in a place where OnStar®has an agreement with a
wireless service provider for service in that area.
OnStar
®service also cannot work unless you are in
a place where the wireless service provider
OnStar
®has hired for that area has coverage,
network capacity and reception when the service is
needed, and technology that is compatible with the
OnStar
®service. Not all services are available
everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed
areas, or at all times.
OnStar
®service that involves location information
about your vehicle cannot work unless GPS
satellite signals are unobstructed and available in
that place as well.
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Oil Pressure Light..................................... 142
Security Light............................................ 143
Reduced Engine Power Light
(2.4L Engine Only)................................. 143
Highbeam On Light................................... 143
Trunk Ajar Light........................................ 144
Service Vehicle Soon Light
(2.4L Engine Only)................................. 144
Fuel Gage................................................. 144
Low Fuel Warning Light............................ 145
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 145
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 146
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 148
DIC Vehicle Personalization....................... 152Audio System(s)......................................... 157
Setting the Time (Without Date Display).... 158
Setting the Time (With Date Display)......... 159
Radio with CD (Base)............................... 161
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 166
Using an MP3........................................... 176
XM Radio Messages................................. 183
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 185
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 185
Radio Reception........................................ 186
Care of Your CDs..................................... 187
Care of the CD Player.............................. 187
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 187
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 187
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Side Window Outlets. SeeClimate Control
System on page 122.
B. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 126.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 111.
D. Cruise Control Buttons (If Equipped). See
Cruise Control on page 115.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 128.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 185.
G. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 120.
H. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 132.
I. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 110.
J. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped). SeeFog
Lamps on page 120.
K. Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction
Control System (TCS) Button (If Equipped).
SeeElectronic Stability Control on page 200or
Traction Control System (TCS) on page 198.L. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls (If
Equipped). SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)
on page 145.
M. Horn. SeeHorn on page 110.
N. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls. See
Windshield Wipers on page 113andWindshield
Washer on page 114.
O. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 122.
P. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). Accessory
Power Outlet (If Equipped). SeeAshtray(s) and
Cigarette Lighter on page 122andAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 121.
Q. Shift Lever. SeeManual Transmission
Operation on page 85. SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 82
(if equipped with automatic transmission).
R. Parking Brake Lever. SeeParking Brake on
page 86.
S. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 157.
T. Cupholder. SeeCupholder(s) on page 98.
U. Trunk Release. SeeTrunk on page 68.
V. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 98.
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Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then
read the pages following to familiarize yourself
with its features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a
safer driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving on
page 190. By taking a few moments to read this
manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s
audio system, you can use it with less effort, as
well as take advantage of its features. While your
vehicle is parked, set up your audio system by
presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the
tone and adjusting the speakers. Then, when
driving conditions permit, you can tune to
your favorite stations using the presets and
steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them.{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and
you or others can be injured or killed.
Always keep your eyes on the road and
your mind on the drive — avoid engaging
in extended searching while driving.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for
safe driving. For more information, seeDefensive
Driving on page 190.
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Here are some ways in which you can help avoid
distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment
to your vehicle, such as an audio system,
CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone,
or two-way radio, make sure that it can be
added by checking with your dealer. Also,
check federal rules covering mobile radio and
telephone units. If sound equipment can be
added, it is very important to do it properly.
Added sound equipment may interfere with the
operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or
other systems, and even damage them.
Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the
operation of sound equipment that has
been added.Your vehicle has a feature called Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio
system can be played even after the ignition is
turned off. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 80for more information.Setting the Time (Without Date
Display)
If your vehicle has an AM/FM base 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. Turn the ignition key to ACC (accessory) or
RUN. Press the power knob, located in the
center of the radio, to turn the radio on.
2. 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.
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Finding a Station
BAND:Press this button to switch between AM,
FM, or XM™ (if equipped). The selection displays.
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 a beep sounds. The
radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds,
then goes on to the next station. Press either
SEEK arrow again to stop scanning.
The radio only seeks and scans 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 (category) can
display. 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 displays.
While information is not available, No Info displays.
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station
favorites while the vehicle is parked. Tune to your
favorite stations using the presets, favorites button,
and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has this
feature. SeeDefensive Driving on page 190.
FAV (Favorites):A maximum of 36 stations
can be programmed as favorites using the
six pushbuttons positioned below the radio station
frequency labels and by using the radio favorites
page button (FAV button). Press the FAV button to
go through up to six pages of favorites, each
having six favorite stations available per page.
Each page of favorites can contain any
combination of AM, FM, or XM™ (if equipped)
stations. To store a station as a favorite, perform
the following steps:
1. Tune to the desired radio station.
2. Press the FAV button to display the page
where you want the station stored.
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Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of
your vehicle’s radio. The feature works
automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle
Identication Number (VIN). If the radio is
moved to a different vehicle, it will not operate and
LOCK or LOCKED will appear on the display.
With THEFTLOCK
®activated, the radio will
not operate if stolen.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Radio controls are
located on the right side
of the steering wheel.
If your vehicle has
this feature, some audio
controls can be
adjusted at this location.
They include the
following:
xw:Press the up or the down arrow to go to
the next or to the previous stored radio station and
stay there. Press and hold the up or down arrow
longer than three-quarters of a second to advance
to the next or previous station with a strong
signal in the selected band.
When a CD is playing, press the up or the down
arrow to go to the next or previous track. Press
and hold the up or down arrow longer than
three-quarters of a second to continue advancing
ahead or reversing back, to other tracks within
the disc.
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Fuses Usage
6 Amplier
7 Cluster
8 Ignition Switch, PassKey III+
9 Stoplamp
10Climate Control System,
PassKey III+
11 Empty
12 Spare
13 Airbag
14 Spare
15 Wiper
16Climate Control System,
Automatic Occupant Sensing
Module, Clutch Switch,
Crank Relay, Instrument
Panel Cluster
17 Empty
18 EmptyFuses Usage
19Electric Power Steering,
Steering Wheel Controls
20 Spare
21 Spare
22 Empty
23 Radio
24 Sensing and Diagnostic Module
25Engine Control Module,
Transmission Control Module
26 Door Locks
27 Interior Lamps
28 Steering Wheel Control Backlighting
29 Power Windows
30 Climate Control System
31 Empty
32 Retained Accessory Power
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Audio System(s).......................................... 157
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 185
Care of Your CD Player........................... 187
Care of Your CDs.................................... 187
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 187
Radio with CD................................161, 166
Setting the Time..............................158, 159
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 185
Understanding Radio Reception............... 186
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 187
Automatic Door Lock..................................... 67
Automatic Door Unlock.................................. 67
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 256
Operation................................................... 82
B
Battery........................................................ 273
Run-Down Protection............................... 121
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 216
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 195
Emergencies............................................ 197
Parking...................................................... 86
System Inspection.................................... 352
System Warning Light.............................. 134Brakes........................................................ 270
Braking....................................................... 194
Braking in Emergencies............................... 197
Break-In, New Vehicle................................... 76
Bulb Replacement....................................... 280
Back-Up Lamps....................................... 282
Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Fog Lamps........................................... 281
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 280
Headlamps............................................... 280
License Plate Lamps................................ 282
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 283
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..... 281
Buying New Tires........................................ 296
C
California Fuel............................................. 238
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 236
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 332
Carbon Monoxide.................. 68, 91,220, 231
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 317
Your CD Player........................................ 187
Your CDs ................................................. 187
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 176
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Service (cont.)
Doing Your Own Work............................. 236
Engine Soon Light................................... 138
Publications Ordering Information............. 380
Vehicle Soon Light................................... 144
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......... 54
Setting the Time.................................158, 159
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 322
Shifting Into Park (P)..................................... 87
Shifting Out of Park (P)................................. 89
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 112
Specications, Capacities............................ 332
Speedometer............................................... 129
Starting Your Engine..................................... 80
Steering...................................................... 203
Steering and Suspension Inspection............ 351
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 185
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 111
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area.................... 99
Cupholder(s).............................................. 98
Glove Box................................................. 98
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 224
Sun Visors.................................................... 71T
Tachometer................................................. 129
Taillamps
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..................... 281
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 185
Theft-Deterrent Systems................................ 72
Content Theft-Deterrent.............................. 72
PASS-Key
®III+.......................................... 74
PASS-Key®III+ Operation.......................... 74
Throttle System Inspection.......................... 352
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 111
Tires........................................................... 284
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning............................................... 321
Buying New Tires..................................... 296
Chains..................................................... 302
Cleaning.................................................. 322
Different Size........................................... 297
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 302
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 292
Inspection and Rotation............................ 293
Tire Inator Kit......................................... 303
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 286
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