convertible top PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2007 Owners Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems
....................... 7
Front Seats
.............................................. 8
Safety Belts
............................................ 12
Child Restraints
...................................... 27
Airbag System
........................................ 42
Restraint System Check
......................... 56
Features and Controls
................................ 59
Keys
....................................................... 60
Doors and Locks
.................................... 65
Windows
................................................ 70
Theft-Deterrent Systems
......................... 72
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
....... 76
Mirrors
.................................................... 93
OnStar
®System
..................................... 94Storage Areas
........................................ 98
Convertible Top
...................................... 99
Instrument Panel
....................................... 105
Instrument Panel Overview
................... 108
Climate Controls
................................... 122
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
.......................................... 127
Driver Information Center (DIC)
............ 145
Audio System(s)
................................... 157
Driving Your Vehicle
................................. 189
Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
..................................... 190
Towing
................................................. 231
2007 Pontiac Solstice Owner ManualM
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Keys.............................................................. 60
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 61
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation................................................. 62
Doors and Locks.......................................... 65
Manual Door Locks..................................... 65
Power Door Locks....................................... 66
Delayed Locking.......................................... 66
Automatic Door Lock................................... 67
Automatic Door Unlock................................ 67
Trunk.......................................................... 68
Windows....................................................... 70
Manual Windows......................................... 71
Power Windows.......................................... 71
Sun Visors.................................................. 71
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................... 72
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 72
PASS-Key
®III+........................................... 74
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................... 74
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle........... 76
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 76
Ignition Positions......................................... 77
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............... 80Starting the Engine..................................... 80
Automatic Transmission Operation............... 82
Manual Transmission Operation................... 85
Parking Brake............................................. 86
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic
Transmission).......................................... 87
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 89
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual
Transmission).......................................... 89
Parking Over Things That Burn................... 90
Engine Exhaust........................................... 91
Running the Engine While Parked............... 92
Mirrors........................................................... 93
Manual Rearview Mirror.............................. 93
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®......... 93
Outside Manual Mirror................................. 93
Outside Power Mirrors................................. 94
OnStar
®System............................................ 94
Storage Areas............................................... 98
Glove Box................................................... 98
Cupholder(s)............................................... 98
Center Console Storage Area...................... 99
Convertible Top............................................ 99
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Your vehicle has a cupholder on the passenger
side of the center console. To access it, press and
release the forward section of the cupholder.
Center Console Storage Area
There is also an upright center console storage
area between the seatbacks. To open the storage
area, press and release the button near the top
so it extends out. Then, turn the button in
either direction to unlatch the lid and pull the
console lid down. Press the release button back in
after you close the lid.
Convertible Top
For care and cleaning of the convertible top, see
Convertible Top on page 320under “Service
and Appearance Care”. High pressure car washes
may cause water to enter the vehicle.
The following procedures explain the proper
operation of the manual convertible top.
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The parts of the manual convertible top that are
used when lowering and raising it are:
A. Front Edge
B. Side EdgeC. Rear Buttresses
D. Trunk
Notice:Leaving the convertible top down and
exposing the interior of your vehicle to
outdoor conditions may cause damage. Always
close the convertible top if leaving your
vehicle outdoors.Notice:Lowering the convertible top when
there are objects in the storage area could
damage it or break the glass rear window.
Always verify that no objects are in the storage
area before lowering the convertible top.
Notice:Lowering the top if it is damp, wet, or
dirty can cause stains, mildew, and damage
to the inside of your vehicle. Dry off the
top before lowering it.
Notice:If you lower the top on your vehicle in
cold weather (0°F/-18°C or lower), you may
damage top components. Do not lower the top
in cold weather.
Notice:If you raise or lower the convertible top
while the vehicle is in motion, you could
damage the top or the top mechanism. The
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Always put an automatic transmission in
PARK (P) or a manual transmission in FIRST (1)
or REVERSE (R), turn the ignition off and
engage the parking brake before raising or
lowering the convertible top.
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{CAUTION:
Moving parts of the convertible top can be
dangerous. People can be injured by the
convertible top and its mechanism. Keep
people away from your vehicle when you
are lowering or raising the top.
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 turned to
prevent damage.
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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.Do not operate rear defogger when convertible top
is down.
A clear Mylar
®protective lm has been installed at
the factory on the trunk lid surface under the
convertible top buttresses. This lm is designed to
help prevent paint damage to the trunk lid. Do not
remove this protective lm. It is intended to remain
permanently affixed to the trunk lid surface.
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.
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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 full-up position.
6. 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.
7. Turn the top front latch handle clockwise to
latch the convertible top.
8. Close the trunk (D) by pushing it down with a
swift, rm motion.9. At the rear edge of the convertible top, press
down on the two buttresses (C) to latch them
into the top of the trunk.
A clear Mylar
®protective lm has been installed at
the factory on the trunk lid surface under the
convertible top buttresses. This lm is designed to
help prevent paint damage to the trunk lid. Do not
remove this protective lm. It is intended to remain
permanently affixed to the trunk lid surface.
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=(Rear Defogger):Press the right knob on the
control panel to turn the rear window defogger
on or off.
Do not operate rear defogger when convertible top
is down.
Notice:Do not use anything sharp on the
inside of the rear window. If you do, you could
cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license,
tape, a decal or anything similar to the
defogger grid.
Outlet Adjustment
Use the air outlets located in the center and on
the side of your instrument panel to direct
the airow.
Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to
adjust the direction and amount of airow inside
the vehicle. Move the louvers up or down or
turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the
direction of the airow.Your vehicle has ow through ventilation that
allows outside air to be forced through your
ventilation system when your vehicle is moving.
Outside air will enter the vehicle when the air
conditioning fan is running. Flow through
ventilation can be stopped in vent and bi-level
modes by pressing the recirculation button.
Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the
air inlets at the base of the windshield that
may block the ow of air into your vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors may
adversely affect the performance of the
system.
Keep the path under the front seats clear of
objects to help circulate the air inside of
your vehicle more effectively.
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Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 292
Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 293
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 295
Buying New Tires...................................... 296
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 297
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 298
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 299
Wheel Replacement.................................. 299
Tire Chains............................................... 302
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 302
Tire Inator Kit.......................................... 303
Appearance Care........................................ 314
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 314
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 315
Leather...................................................... 316
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces..................................... 317
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 317
Weatherstrips............................................ 317
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 318
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 318
Finish Care............................................... 319Windshield and Wiper Blades.................... 320
Convertible Top......................................... 320
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels......... 321
Tires......................................................... 322
Sheet Metal Damage................................. 322
Finish Damage.......................................... 322
Underbody Maintenance............................ 323
Chemical Paint Spotting............................ 323
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials............ 324
Vehicle Identication.................................. 325
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)........... 325
Service Parts Identication Label............... 325
Electrical System........................................ 326
Add-On Electrical Equipment..................... 326
Headlamp Wiring....................................... 326
Power Windows and Other
Power Options....................................... 326
Fuses and Circuit Breakers....................... 326
Floor Console Fuse Block......................... 327
Underhood Fuse Block.............................. 329
Capacities and Specications.................... 332
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Accessing the Tire Inator Kit
To access the tire inator kit, do the following:
1. Make sure the convertible top is in the up
position before accessing the tire inator kit.
2. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 68for
more information.
3. Locate the tire inator kit on the driver’s
side of the vehicle, near the back corner of
the trunk.4. Remove the tire
inator kit strap
by squeezing
the two tabs of
the quick release
buckle.
5. Remove the inator kit from its foam
container.
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