Pontiac Solstice TIRE PRESSURES
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and
inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading
Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
WARNING!
Overloading of your Pontiac Solstice tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect
vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended
load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
WARNING!
Improperly inflated Pontiac Solstice tires are dangerous and can cause accidents. Under-inflation is
the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, component
separation, or “blow out”. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock.
Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure.
Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose control of your
vehicle. Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect your Pontiac Solstice's handling and can fail
suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Pontiac Solstice WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
All Pontiac Solstice wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be
cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, Pontiac Solstice Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use
oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish. Avoid
automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the
wheel's protective finish. Only Pontiac Solstice Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended.
WARNING!
Raising the Pontiac Solstice higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable and cause
an accident. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the Pontiac Solstice only
enough to remove the tire.
At Least Once a Month check your Pontiac Solstice's Tire Inflation
Inspect the vehicle’s tires and make sure they are inflated to the correct
pressures. Do not forget to check the spare tire, if the vehicle has one. If the vehicle has a spare tire, check to make sure it is stored
securely.
How to Check your Pontiac Solstice's Tire Inflation
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure.
You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by
looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Check the tire’s inflation pressure when the tires are cold. Cold means your Pontiac Solstice has been sitting for at least three
hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). Remove the valve cap from the
tire valve stem. Press the tire gage firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement.
If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Pontiac Solstice Tire and
Loading Information label, no further adjustment is necessary.
If the inflation pressure is low, add air until you reach the
recommended amount.If you overfill the Pontiac Solstice tire, release air
by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire
valve. Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gage.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture
Pontiac Solstice Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway drivers prior to
the Engine Oil Life System service notification. Check the tires for
wear and, if necessary, rotate the tires
CAUTION
Driving your Pontiac Solstice at high speeds, 100 mph
(160 km/h) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained
high-speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can
cause sudden tire failure. You could have a crash and you or
others could be killed. Some high-speed rated tires require
inflation pressure adjustment for high speed operation. When speed
limits and road conditions are such that a vehicle can be driven at high
speeds, make sure the tires are rated for high speed operation, in excellent condition, and set to the
correct cold tire inflation pressure
for your Pontiac Solstice's load.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Your New Pontiac Solstice key
Your Pontiac Solstice key
One Pontiac Solstice key, located inside the Remote Pontiac Solstice keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
can be used for the Pontiac Solstice ignition and all locks except the glovebox.
Press the button on the RKE transmitter to extend the Pontiac Solstice key.
Press the button and the Pontiac Solstice key blade to retract the Pontiac Solstice key.
A fixed blade Pontiac Solstice key is also supplied for the glovebox. See your Pontiac Solstice dealer/retailer if a new Pontiac Solstice key
is needed. Notice: If you ever lock your Pontiac Solstice keys in the Pontiac Solstice, you may have
to damage the Pontiac Solstice to get in. Be sure you have spare Pontiac Solstice keys. Contact Roadside Assistance
or OnStar if you are locked out of the Pontiac Solstice.
system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device. Changes or modifications tothis system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to use this
equipment. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range, try this: • Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from the Pontiac Solstice. Stand closer
during rainy or snowy weather. • Check the location. Other
Pontiac Solstices or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few
steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again. • Check the transmitter’s battery.• If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your Pontiac Solstice dealer/retailer or a qualified technician for service.
Remote Pontiac Solstice keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation The Remote Pontiac Solstice keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter functions will work up to 195 feet (60 m) away from
the Pontiac Solstice. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. The following functions may be
available if the Pontiac Solstice has the RKE system. Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. If enabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC), the turn signal indicators flash or the Pontiac Solstice horn sounds to indicate locking has occurred. If any door is open when Q is pressed, the horn sounds five times.
All doors lock except the open door. If the driver door is open when Q is
pressed, all doors lock except the driver door. Pressing Q may also arm the content theft-deterrent system.
K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors depending on the personalization setting.
To customize remote unlocking, If enabled through the DIC, the turn
signal indicators flash to indicate unlocking has occurred.
Pontiac Solstice Locator/Panic Alarm):
Press and release one time to locate
the Pontiac Solstice. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps.
Press and hold L for at least two seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn
signals flash untilLis pressed again or the Pontiac Solstice key is placed in the
ignition and turned to ON/RUN. / (Remote Pontiac Solstice Start):
For Pontiac Solstices with this feature, press to start the engine from outside the Pontiac Solstice using the RKE transmitter. Personal Identity Pontiac Solstice keys
This system stores electronic settings for two different Pontiac Solstice keys. The settings are stored when a personal identity Pontiac Solstice key is removed
from the ignition and recalled when Q on the RKE transmitter is pressed.
Programming Transmitters to the Pontiac Solstice
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to this Pontiac Solstice will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and programmed through your
Pontiac Solstice dealer/retailer. When the
replacement transmitter is
programmed to this Pontiac Solstice, all
remaining transmitters must also be
reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen
transmitters will no longer work once
the new transmitter is programmed.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the Replace Battery in Remote Pontiac Solstice key message displays in the DIC. The battery is not rechargeable. See your Pontiac Solstice dealer/retailer to replacethe battery.
One Pontiac Solstice key, located inside the Remote Pontiac Solstice keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
can be used for the Pontiac Solstice ignition and all locks except the glovebox.
Press the button on the RKE transmitter to extend the Pontiac Solstice key.
Press the button and the Pontiac Solstice key blade to retract the Pontiac Solstice key.
A fixed blade Pontiac Solstice key is also supplied for the glovebox. See your Pontiac Solstice dealer/retailer if a new Pontiac Solstice key
is needed. Notice: If you ever lock your Pontiac Solstice keys in the Pontiac Solstice, you may have
to damage the Pontiac Solstice to get in. Be sure you have spare Pontiac Solstice keys. Contact Roadside Assistance
or OnStar if you are locked out of the Pontiac Solstice.
system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device. Changes or modifications tothis system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to use this
equipment. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range, try this: • Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from the Pontiac Solstice. Stand closer
during rainy or snowy weather. • Check the location. Other
Pontiac Solstices or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few
steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again. • Check the transmitter’s battery.• If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your Pontiac Solstice dealer/retailer or a qualified technician for service.
Remote Pontiac Solstice keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation The Remote Pontiac Solstice keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter functions will work up to 195 feet (60 m) away from
the Pontiac Solstice. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. The following functions may be
available if the Pontiac Solstice has the RKE system. Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. If enabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC), the turn signal indicators flash or the Pontiac Solstice horn sounds to indicate locking has occurred. If any door is open when Q is pressed, the horn sounds five times.
All doors lock except the open door. If the driver door is open when Q is
pressed, all doors lock except the driver door. Pressing Q may also arm the content theft-deterrent system.
K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors depending on the personalization setting.
To customize remote unlocking, If enabled through the DIC, the turn
signal indicators flash to indicate unlocking has occurred.
Pontiac Solstice Locator/Panic Alarm):
Press and release one time to locate
the Pontiac Solstice. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps.
Press and hold L for at least two seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn
signals flash untilLis pressed again or the Pontiac Solstice key is placed in the
ignition and turned to ON/RUN. / (Remote Pontiac Solstice Start):
For Pontiac Solstices with this feature, press to start the engine from outside the Pontiac Solstice using the RKE transmitter. Personal Identity Pontiac Solstice keys
This system stores electronic settings for two different Pontiac Solstice keys. The settings are stored when a personal identity Pontiac Solstice key is removed
from the ignition and recalled when Q on the RKE transmitter is pressed.
Programming Transmitters to the Pontiac Solstice
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to this Pontiac Solstice will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and programmed through your
Pontiac Solstice dealer/retailer. When the
replacement transmitter is
programmed to this Pontiac Solstice, all
remaining transmitters must also be
reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen
transmitters will no longer work once
the new transmitter is programmed.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the Replace Battery in Remote Pontiac Solstice key message displays in the DIC. The battery is not rechargeable. See your Pontiac Solstice dealer/retailer to replacethe battery.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
My Pontiac Solstice Safety
Pontiac Solstice Features
The Pontiac Solstice key can be used for the ignition and all locks.
Your Pontiac Solstice has a Pontiac Solstice theft-deterrent system. The
key has a transponder in the key head that is electronically coded to match a decoder in your Pontiac Solstice that allows the key to start the Pontiac Solstice . If a replacement key or any additional key is needed, you must
purchase it from your Pontiac Solstice dealer/retailer.
Pontiac Solstice Power Door Locks
You can use the Remote Keyless Entry (If your Pontiac Solstice has one) transmitter to lock and unlock the doors from inside or outside the Pontiac Solstice.
Pontiac Solstice Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
• Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving Pontiac Solstice. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the Pontiac Solstice in a crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear safety
belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive.
• Young children who get into unlocked Pontiac Solstice may be unable to get out. A child can be
overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your Pontiac Solstice whenever you leave it.
• Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your Pontiac Solstice . Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. To lock and unlock the Pontiac Solstice manually: • From inside the Pontiac Solstice , pull up or down on the manual door lock knob located on the windowsill.
• From the outside the Pontiac Solstice , turn the key toward the front or rear of the Pontiac Solstice to unlock or lock
the door.
Pontiac Solstice Exhaust gases may enter the Pontiac Solstice if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If the Pontiac Solstice must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open:
• Close all of the windows
• Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel
• Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting.
• If the Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.
Pontiac Solstice CAUTION:
Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a Pontiac Solstice with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a Pontiac Solstice , especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
Leaving children in a Pontiac Solstice with the keys is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the Pontiac Solstice move. The windows will function and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave keys in a Pontiac Solstice with children. When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows.
Pontiac Solstice WARNING!
² For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the Pontiac Solstice doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the Pontiac Solstice .
² When leaving the Pontiac Solstice always remove the key and from the ignition lock, and lock your Pontiac Solstice . Do not leave unattended children in the Pontiac Solstice , or with access to an unlocked Pontiac Solstice . Unsupervised
use of Pontiac Solstice equipment may cause severe personal injuries and death.
Pontiac Solstice Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your Pontiac Solstice may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting.
Pontiac Solstice Lap/Shoulder Belts
All seats in your Pontiac Solstice are equipped with Lap/ Shoulder Belts. The belt webbing in the retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions. But in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of your striking the inside of the Pontiac Solstice or being thrown out.
Buckle up in your Pontiac Solstice even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own street. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the insid of the Pontiac Solstice . Everyone in a Pontiac Solstice should be belted at all times.
Keep Driving your Pontiac Solstice!
The Pontiac Solstice key can be used for the ignition and all locks.
Your Pontiac Solstice has a Pontiac Solstice theft-deterrent system. The
key has a transponder in the key head that is electronically coded to match a decoder in your Pontiac Solstice that allows the key to start the Pontiac Solstice . If a replacement key or any additional key is needed, you must
purchase it from your Pontiac Solstice dealer/retailer.
Pontiac Solstice Power Door Locks
You can use the Remote Keyless Entry (If your Pontiac Solstice has one) transmitter to lock and unlock the doors from inside or outside the Pontiac Solstice.
Pontiac Solstice Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
• Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving Pontiac Solstice. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the Pontiac Solstice in a crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear safety
belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive.
• Young children who get into unlocked Pontiac Solstice may be unable to get out. A child can be
overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your Pontiac Solstice whenever you leave it.
• Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your Pontiac Solstice . Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. To lock and unlock the Pontiac Solstice manually: • From inside the Pontiac Solstice , pull up or down on the manual door lock knob located on the windowsill.
• From the outside the Pontiac Solstice , turn the key toward the front or rear of the Pontiac Solstice to unlock or lock
the door.
Pontiac Solstice Exhaust gases may enter the Pontiac Solstice if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If the Pontiac Solstice must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open:
• Close all of the windows
• Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel
• Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting.
• If the Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.
Pontiac Solstice CAUTION:
Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a Pontiac Solstice with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a Pontiac Solstice , especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
Leaving children in a Pontiac Solstice with the keys is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the Pontiac Solstice move. The windows will function and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave keys in a Pontiac Solstice with children. When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows.
Pontiac Solstice WARNING!
² For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the Pontiac Solstice doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the Pontiac Solstice .
² When leaving the Pontiac Solstice always remove the key and from the ignition lock, and lock your Pontiac Solstice . Do not leave unattended children in the Pontiac Solstice , or with access to an unlocked Pontiac Solstice . Unsupervised
use of Pontiac Solstice equipment may cause severe personal injuries and death.
Pontiac Solstice Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your Pontiac Solstice may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting.
Pontiac Solstice Lap/Shoulder Belts
All seats in your Pontiac Solstice are equipped with Lap/ Shoulder Belts. The belt webbing in the retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions. But in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of your striking the inside of the Pontiac Solstice or being thrown out.
Buckle up in your Pontiac Solstice even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own street. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the insid of the Pontiac Solstice . Everyone in a Pontiac Solstice should be belted at all times.
Keep Driving your Pontiac Solstice!
Saturday, September 4, 2010
My Pontiac Solstice Driving, the Road, Taking Proper Precautions
Driving for Better Pontiac Solstice Fuel Economy
Driving Your Pontiac Solstice habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best Pontiac Solstice fuel economy possible.
• Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
• Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
• Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
• When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped.
• Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
• Keep Pontiac Solstice tires properly inflated.
• Combine several trips into a single trip.
• Replace the Pontiac Solstice’s tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire’s sidewall near the size.
• Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt
Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready. In addition:
• Allow enough following distance between your Pontiac Solstice and the driver in front of your Pontiac Solstice.
• Focus on the task of driving. Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death.
Your Pontiac Solstice Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception
time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a
second. But that is only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or
more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol,
drugs, and frustration. But even in three-fourths of a second, a Pontiac Solstice moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels
66 feet (20 m). That could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between the Pontiac Solstice and others is important. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly
with the surface of the road, whether it is pavement or gravel; the condition of the road, whether it is wet, dry, or icy; tire tread; the condition of the brakes; the weight of the Pontiac Solstice; and the amount of brake force
applied. Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes might not have time to cool
between hard stops. The brakes will wear out much faster with a lot of heavy braking. Keeping pace with the traffic and allowing realistic following distances eliminates a lot of unnecessary braking. That means
better braking and longer brake life. If the engine ever stops while the Pontiac Solstice is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the Pontiac Solstice brakes. If the brakes are pumped, the pedal could get harder to push down. If
the engine stops, there will still be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.
Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect Pontiac Solstice performance. Your Pontiac Solstice Antilock Brake System (if your Pontiac Solstice has it) This Pontiac Solstice has Electronic Stability Control (if your Pontiac Solstice has it)
with the Antilock Brake System (if your Pontiac Solstice has it), an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the Pontiac Solstice begins to
drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going
on, and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves a little. This is normal.
Let us say the road is wet and your Pontiac Solstice are driving safely.
Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of your Pontiac Solstice. your Pontiac Solstice slam
on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: Your Pontiac Solstice computer senses that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the Pontiac Solstice computer
will separately work the brakes at each wheel. ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as required, faster than any driver could. This can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As the brakes are applied, the Your Pontiac Solstice computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking
pressure accordingly. Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to geta foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If your Pontiac Solstice get too close to the Pontiac Solstice in front of your Pontiac Solstice,
there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that Pontiac Solstice suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedaldown firmly and let antilock work. The antilock pump or motor operating might be heard and the brake pedal
pulsating might be felt, but this is normal. Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help more than even the very best braking. Brake Assist This Pontiac Solstice has a Brake Assist feature designed to
assist the driver in stopping or decreasing Pontiac Solstice speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied
the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the Pontiac Solstice. The Pontiac Solstice stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the Pontiac Solstice until the ABS activates. Minor
brake pedal pulsations or pedal movement during this time is normal and the driver should continue to apply the brake pedal as the driving situation dictates
The Brake Assist feature will automatically disengage when the brake pedal is released or brake pedal pressure is quickly decreased.
Electronic Stability Control (if your Pontiac Solstice has it) The Pontiac Solstice has an Electronic Stability Control (if your Pontiac Solstice has it)
system which combines antilock brake, traction and stability control systems and helps the driver maintain directional control of the Pontiac Solstice in most driving
conditions. ESC activates when the computer senses a discrepancy between the intended path and the direction the Pontiac Solstice is actually traveling. ESC selectively applies braking pressure at any one of the Pontiac Solstice’s brakes to
help steer the Pontiac Solstice in the desired direction. When your Pontiac Solstice first start the Pontiac Solstice and begin to drive away,
the system performs several diagnostic checks to ensure there are no problems. The system may be heard or felt while it is working. This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with the Pontiac Solstice. The
system should initialize before the Pontiac Solstice reaches 20 mph (32 km/h). If the system fails to turn on or activate, the ESC/TCS light comes on, and the ESC OFF and/or SERVICE ESC message displays. This light flashes on theinstrument panel cluster while the ESC system is both on and activated. When the system activates, an ESC ACTIVE message displays on the DIC. The system may be heard or felt while it is working; this is normal. Continue to steer
the Pontiac Solstice in the intended direction. When the light comes on and the message(s) SERVICE ESC, ESC OFF, or both are displayed, the system will not assist the driver in maintaining directional control
of the Pontiac Solstice. Adjust your Pontiac Solsticer driving accordingly. The Electronic Stability Control (if your Pontiac Solstice has it) system is
automatically enabled whenever the Pontiac Solstice is started. To assist the driver with Pontiac Solstice directional control, especially
in slippery road conditions, the system should always be left on. But, ESC can be turned off if needed. If the Pontiac Solstice is in cruise control when the system begins to assist the driver maintain directional control of
the Pontiac Solstice, the ESC/TCS light will flash and the cruise control will automatically disengage. The cruise control system may be reengaged when road conditions allow.
Your Pontiac Solstice Limited-Slip Rear Axle, If it has one.
Pontiac Solstices with a limited slip rear axle can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is low, this feature will allow the rear wheel with the most traction to move the Pontiac Solstice. During a sudden shift, such as shifting from 1 (First) to 2 (Second) gear at low engine speeds or suddenly applying the clutch, a clunking or rattling noise may be
heard or felt. This is normal. Steering Power Steering If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, the Pontiac Solstice can be steered but it will take more effort.
Your Pontiac Solstice Steering Tips
It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. Traction in a curve depends on the condition of the tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and Pontiac Solstice speed. While in a curve, speed is
the one factor that can be controlled. If there is a need to reduce speed, do it before entering the curve, while the front wheels are straight. Try to adjust the speed so your Pontiac Solstice can drive through the
curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective
than braking. For example, your Pontiac Solstice come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your Pontiac Solsticer lane, or a car suddenly pulls
out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of your Pontiac Solstice. These problems can be avoided by braking — if your Pontiac Solstice can stop in time. But sometimes your Pontiac Solstice cannot stop in time
because there is no room. That is the time for evasive action — steering around the problem. The Pontiac Solstice can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply the brakes. It is better to remove as much speed as possible
from a collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available. An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision. If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, it can be turned
a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But your Pontiac Solstice have to act fast, steer quickly, and
just as quickly straighten the wheel once your Pontiac Solstice have avoided the object. The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving
at all times and wear safety belts properly.
Your Pontiac Solstice Off-Road Recovery
The Pontiac Solstice’s right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the
pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that the Pontiac Solstice straddles the edge of the pavement. Turn the steering wheel 3 to 5 inches,
8 to 13 cm, (about one-eighth turn) until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering
wheel to go straight down the roadway.
Your Pontiac Solstice Passing
Passing another Pontiac Solstice on a two-lane road can be dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing:
• Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass. If in doubt, wait.
• Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines that could indicate a turn or an intersection. Never cross a solid or double-solid line on your Pontiac Solsticer side of the lane.
• Do not get too close to the Pontiac Solstice your Pontiac Solstice want to pass. Doing so can reduce your Pontiac Solsticer visibility.
• Wait your Pontiac Solsticer turn to pass a slow Pontiac Solstice.
• When your Pontiac Solstice are being passed, ease to the right.
Your Pontiac Solstice Loss of Control
Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems — brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction
where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger.
Your Pontiac Solstice Drifting
In a skid, a driver can lose control of the Pontiac Solstice. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible.
The three types of skids correspond to the Pontiac Solstice’s three control systems. In the braking skid, the wheels are not rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose
cornering force. And in the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. Remember: The Traction Control System (TCS) helps to avoid only the acceleration skid. See Traction Control
System (TCS) on page 4-8. If the TCS system is off, then an acceleration skid is best handled by easing your Pontiac Solsticer foot off the accelerator pedal. If the Pontiac Solstice starts to slide, ease your Pontiac Solsticer foot off the
accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way your Pontiac Solstice want the Pontiac Solstice to go. If your Pontiac Solstice start steering quickly enough,
the Pontiac Solstice may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. The Electronic Stability Control (if your Pontiac Solstice has it) system might
activate.
Of course, Your Pontiac Solstice traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, slow
down and adjust your Pontiac Solsticer driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because
stopping distance will be longer and Pontiac Solstice control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try
your Pontiac Solsticer best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing Pontiac Solstice speed by shifting
to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. your Pontiac Solstice might not realize the surface is
slippery until the Pontiac Solstice is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues — such as enough water, ice, or
packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface — and slow down when your Pontiac Solstice have any doubt. Even though the Pontiac Solstice has Electronic Stability Control (if your Pontiac Solstice has it) with Antilock Brake System (if your Pontiac Solstice has it), remember:
ABS helps avoid only the braking skid. If the ABS is ever disabled, in a braking skid, where the wheels are no longer rolling, release enough pressure
on the brakes to get the wheels rolling again. This restores steering control. Push the brake pedal down steadily when your Pontiac Solstice have to stop suddenly. As long as the
wheels are rolling, your Pontiac Solstice will have steering control.
Driving Your Pontiac Solstice habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best Pontiac Solstice fuel economy possible.
• Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
• Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
• Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
• When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped.
• Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
• Keep Pontiac Solstice tires properly inflated.
• Combine several trips into a single trip.
• Replace the Pontiac Solstice’s tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire’s sidewall near the size.
• Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt
Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready. In addition:
• Allow enough following distance between your Pontiac Solstice and the driver in front of your Pontiac Solstice.
• Focus on the task of driving. Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death.
Your Pontiac Solstice Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception
time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a
second. But that is only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or
more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol,
drugs, and frustration. But even in three-fourths of a second, a Pontiac Solstice moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels
66 feet (20 m). That could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between the Pontiac Solstice and others is important. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly
with the surface of the road, whether it is pavement or gravel; the condition of the road, whether it is wet, dry, or icy; tire tread; the condition of the brakes; the weight of the Pontiac Solstice; and the amount of brake force
applied. Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes might not have time to cool
between hard stops. The brakes will wear out much faster with a lot of heavy braking. Keeping pace with the traffic and allowing realistic following distances eliminates a lot of unnecessary braking. That means
better braking and longer brake life. If the engine ever stops while the Pontiac Solstice is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the Pontiac Solstice brakes. If the brakes are pumped, the pedal could get harder to push down. If
the engine stops, there will still be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.
Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect Pontiac Solstice performance. Your Pontiac Solstice Antilock Brake System (if your Pontiac Solstice has it) This Pontiac Solstice has Electronic Stability Control (if your Pontiac Solstice has it)
with the Antilock Brake System (if your Pontiac Solstice has it), an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the Pontiac Solstice begins to
drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going
on, and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves a little. This is normal.
Let us say the road is wet and your Pontiac Solstice are driving safely.
Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of your Pontiac Solstice. your Pontiac Solstice slam
on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: Your Pontiac Solstice computer senses that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the Pontiac Solstice computer
will separately work the brakes at each wheel. ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as required, faster than any driver could. This can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As the brakes are applied, the Your Pontiac Solstice computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking
pressure accordingly. Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to geta foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If your Pontiac Solstice get too close to the Pontiac Solstice in front of your Pontiac Solstice,
there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that Pontiac Solstice suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedaldown firmly and let antilock work. The antilock pump or motor operating might be heard and the brake pedal
pulsating might be felt, but this is normal. Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help more than even the very best braking. Brake Assist This Pontiac Solstice has a Brake Assist feature designed to
assist the driver in stopping or decreasing Pontiac Solstice speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied
the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the Pontiac Solstice. The Pontiac Solstice stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the Pontiac Solstice until the ABS activates. Minor
brake pedal pulsations or pedal movement during this time is normal and the driver should continue to apply the brake pedal as the driving situation dictates
The Brake Assist feature will automatically disengage when the brake pedal is released or brake pedal pressure is quickly decreased.
Electronic Stability Control (if your Pontiac Solstice has it) The Pontiac Solstice has an Electronic Stability Control (if your Pontiac Solstice has it)
system which combines antilock brake, traction and stability control systems and helps the driver maintain directional control of the Pontiac Solstice in most driving
conditions. ESC activates when the computer senses a discrepancy between the intended path and the direction the Pontiac Solstice is actually traveling. ESC selectively applies braking pressure at any one of the Pontiac Solstice’s brakes to
help steer the Pontiac Solstice in the desired direction. When your Pontiac Solstice first start the Pontiac Solstice and begin to drive away,
the system performs several diagnostic checks to ensure there are no problems. The system may be heard or felt while it is working. This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with the Pontiac Solstice. The
system should initialize before the Pontiac Solstice reaches 20 mph (32 km/h). If the system fails to turn on or activate, the ESC/TCS light comes on, and the ESC OFF and/or SERVICE ESC message displays. This light flashes on theinstrument panel cluster while the ESC system is both on and activated. When the system activates, an ESC ACTIVE message displays on the DIC. The system may be heard or felt while it is working; this is normal. Continue to steer
the Pontiac Solstice in the intended direction. When the light comes on and the message(s) SERVICE ESC, ESC OFF, or both are displayed, the system will not assist the driver in maintaining directional control
of the Pontiac Solstice. Adjust your Pontiac Solsticer driving accordingly. The Electronic Stability Control (if your Pontiac Solstice has it) system is
automatically enabled whenever the Pontiac Solstice is started. To assist the driver with Pontiac Solstice directional control, especially
in slippery road conditions, the system should always be left on. But, ESC can be turned off if needed. If the Pontiac Solstice is in cruise control when the system begins to assist the driver maintain directional control of
the Pontiac Solstice, the ESC/TCS light will flash and the cruise control will automatically disengage. The cruise control system may be reengaged when road conditions allow.
Your Pontiac Solstice Limited-Slip Rear Axle, If it has one.
Pontiac Solstices with a limited slip rear axle can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is low, this feature will allow the rear wheel with the most traction to move the Pontiac Solstice. During a sudden shift, such as shifting from 1 (First) to 2 (Second) gear at low engine speeds or suddenly applying the clutch, a clunking or rattling noise may be
heard or felt. This is normal. Steering Power Steering If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, the Pontiac Solstice can be steered but it will take more effort.
Your Pontiac Solstice Steering Tips
It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. Traction in a curve depends on the condition of the tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and Pontiac Solstice speed. While in a curve, speed is
the one factor that can be controlled. If there is a need to reduce speed, do it before entering the curve, while the front wheels are straight. Try to adjust the speed so your Pontiac Solstice can drive through the
curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective
than braking. For example, your Pontiac Solstice come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your Pontiac Solsticer lane, or a car suddenly pulls
out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of your Pontiac Solstice. These problems can be avoided by braking — if your Pontiac Solstice can stop in time. But sometimes your Pontiac Solstice cannot stop in time
because there is no room. That is the time for evasive action — steering around the problem. The Pontiac Solstice can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply the brakes. It is better to remove as much speed as possible
from a collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available. An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision. If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, it can be turned
a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But your Pontiac Solstice have to act fast, steer quickly, and
just as quickly straighten the wheel once your Pontiac Solstice have avoided the object. The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving
at all times and wear safety belts properly.
Your Pontiac Solstice Off-Road Recovery
The Pontiac Solstice’s right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the
pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that the Pontiac Solstice straddles the edge of the pavement. Turn the steering wheel 3 to 5 inches,
8 to 13 cm, (about one-eighth turn) until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering
wheel to go straight down the roadway.
Your Pontiac Solstice Passing
Passing another Pontiac Solstice on a two-lane road can be dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing:
• Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass. If in doubt, wait.
• Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines that could indicate a turn or an intersection. Never cross a solid or double-solid line on your Pontiac Solsticer side of the lane.
• Do not get too close to the Pontiac Solstice your Pontiac Solstice want to pass. Doing so can reduce your Pontiac Solsticer visibility.
• Wait your Pontiac Solsticer turn to pass a slow Pontiac Solstice.
• When your Pontiac Solstice are being passed, ease to the right.
Your Pontiac Solstice Loss of Control
Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems — brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction
where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger.
Your Pontiac Solstice Drifting
In a skid, a driver can lose control of the Pontiac Solstice. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible.
The three types of skids correspond to the Pontiac Solstice’s three control systems. In the braking skid, the wheels are not rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose
cornering force. And in the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. Remember: The Traction Control System (TCS) helps to avoid only the acceleration skid. See Traction Control
System (TCS) on page 4-8. If the TCS system is off, then an acceleration skid is best handled by easing your Pontiac Solsticer foot off the accelerator pedal. If the Pontiac Solstice starts to slide, ease your Pontiac Solsticer foot off the
accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way your Pontiac Solstice want the Pontiac Solstice to go. If your Pontiac Solstice start steering quickly enough,
the Pontiac Solstice may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. The Electronic Stability Control (if your Pontiac Solstice has it) system might
activate.
Of course, Your Pontiac Solstice traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, slow
down and adjust your Pontiac Solsticer driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because
stopping distance will be longer and Pontiac Solstice control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try
your Pontiac Solsticer best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing Pontiac Solstice speed by shifting
to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. your Pontiac Solstice might not realize the surface is
slippery until the Pontiac Solstice is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues — such as enough water, ice, or
packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface — and slow down when your Pontiac Solstice have any doubt. Even though the Pontiac Solstice has Electronic Stability Control (if your Pontiac Solstice has it) with Antilock Brake System (if your Pontiac Solstice has it), remember:
ABS helps avoid only the braking skid. If the ABS is ever disabled, in a braking skid, where the wheels are no longer rolling, release enough pressure
on the brakes to get the wheels rolling again. This restores steering control. Push the brake pedal down steadily when your Pontiac Solstice have to stop suddenly. As long as the
wheels are rolling, your Pontiac Solstice will have steering control.
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