My dog or cat riding in my Pontiac Solstice
Transporting Pets
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision.
Transporting Pontiac Solstice Pets.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a Pontiac Solstice. In a collision, dogs or cats
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow pets to ride in any area of your
Pontiac Solstice that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your Pontiac Solstice is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Lock Your Pontiac Solstice, never leave your pet in your Pontiac Solstice unattended. before traveling with your dog or cat Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the Pontiac Solstice unattended, even in your own driveway or garage. Try to park your Pontiac Solstice in a
well-lit area and never invite theft by leaving articles of value exposed. Exhaust Gas Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the Pontiac Solstice, or when the underside or rear of the Pontiac Solstice is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the complete Pontiac Solstice exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system each time the Pontiac Solstice is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.If you are required to drive with the trunk open, make sure that all windows are closed and the
climate control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode. Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined
areas any longer than needed to move your Pontiac Solstice in or out of the area when traveling with your dog or cat.
If it is necessary to sit in a parked Pontiac Solstice with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force
outside air into the Pontiac Solstice. Set the blower at high speed. The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the Pontiac Solstice body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Pontiac Solstice before traveling with your dog or cat.
dog or cat.Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system before traveling with your dog or cat, checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn
webbing, etc. If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for six to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your authorized Pontiac Solstice dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an authorizedPontiac Solstice dealer.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Pontiac Solstice before traveling with your dog or cat.
Pontiac Solstice Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure. Pontiac Solstice Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Pontiac Solstice Door Latches, before traveling with your dog or cat Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Pontiac Solstice Fluid Leaks
Check area under Pontiac Solstice after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected before traveling with your dog or cat.
Pet Seatbelts, dog seatbelt, cat seatbelt.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
my Pontiac Solstice engine overheating
Pontiac Solstice engine Cooling System. The Cooling System allows the Pontiac Solstice engine to maintain the
correct working temperature.
Pontiac Solstice Heater and radiator hoses, and other Pontiac Solstice engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned.
Do not run the Pontiac Solstice engine if there is a leak. If you run the Pontiac Solstice engine, it could lose all coolant. That could
cause an Pontiac Solstice engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the Pontiac Solstice.
The Pontiac Solstice has an indicator to warn of Pontiac Solstice engine overheating.
There is an Pontiac Solstice engine coolant temperature warning light on your Pontiac Solstice’s instrument panel. If an Pontiac Solstice engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam
can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the Pontiac Solstice engine can get a little too hot
when the Pontiac Solstice:
Climbs a long hill on a hot day. Stops after high-speed driving.
Idles for long periods in traffic.
If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam:
Turn the air conditioning off.
Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed. Open the windows as necessary.
In heavy traffic, let the Pontiac Solstice engine idle in N (Neutral)
while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral) and let the Pontiac Solstice engine idle.
If the temperature overheat gage is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer
displays, the Pontiac Solstice can be driven. Continue to drive the Pontiac Solstice slow for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe
Pontiac Solstice distance from the car in front of you. If the warning does not come back on, continue to drive normally.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park the Pontiac Solstice right away. If there is no sign of steam, idle the Pontiac Solstice engine for three
minutes while parked. If the warning is still displayed, turn off the Pontiac Solstice engine until it cools down.
You may decide not to lift the hood when this warning appears, but instead get service help right away.
If you do decide to lift the hood, make sure the Pontiac Solstice is parked on a level surface.
Then check to see if the Pontiac Solstice engine cooling fan is running. If the Pontiac Solstice engine is overheating, the fan should be running.
If not, do not continue to run the Pontiac Solstice engine and have the Pontiac Solstice serviced.
When working near the radiator cooling fan, disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. The fan is temperature controlled and can start at any time the
ignition switch is in the ON position. An electric Pontiac Solstice engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the Pontiac Solstice engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools
away from any underhood electric fan. You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, don’t open the
hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the Pontiac Solstice radiator is hot.
Adding only plain water to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The Pontiac Solstice’s coolant warning system
is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the Pontiac Solstice engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. The Pontiac Solstice engine could catch fire and you or
others could be burned. Check Pontiac Solstice engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser. Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for leaks. With the Pontiac Solstice engine at normal operating temperature (but not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of
coolant from the radiator drain cock. If the cap is sealing properly, the Pontiac Solstice engine coolant (antifreeze) will begin todrain from the coolant recovery bottle. DO NOT REMOVE
THE Pontiac Solstice COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
Cooling System — Drain, Flush, and Refill
The system should be drained, flushed, and refilled at the intervals If the solution is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling
system cleaner. Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly dispose of old antifreeze solution. Coolant and Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Pontiac Solstice Parts”
Mixing of coolants other than specified Pontiac Solstice engine coolants, may result in Pontiac Solstice engine damage and
may decrease corrosion protection. Do not use plain water alone or alcohol-based
Pontiac Solstice engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as
they may not be compatible with the radiator Pontiac Solstice engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
This Pontiac Solstice has not been designed for use with Pontiac Solstice coolants.
Adding Pontiac Solstice Coolant
Your Pontiac Solstice has been built with an improved Pontiac Solstice engine coolant Pontiac Solstice Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula
Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mixing the water/Pontiac Solstice engine coolant solution. The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the Pontiac Solstice engine
cooling system.
it is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the proper level of protection against freezing according
to the temperatures occurring in the area where the Pontiac Solstice is operated. Mixing coolant types will decrease the life of the Pontiac Solstice engine coolant and will require more frequent coolant changes.
Pontiac Solstice Cooling System Pressure Cap The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of coolant and to ensure that coolant will return to the radiator from the coolant recovery bottle.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the Pontiac Solstice cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution.
Never add coolant when the Pontiac Solstice engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to
cool an overheated Pontiac Solstice engine. Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system. To prevent scalding
or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the system is hot or under pressure. Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your Pontiac Solstice. Personal injury or Pontiac Solstice engine damage may result.
Disposal of Used Coolant
Used Pontiac Solstice engine coolant requiring proper disposal. Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your
community. To prevent ingestion by animals or children, do not store Pontiac Solstice engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child, contact a physician
immediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately.
Coolant Level
The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the
Pontiac Solstice engine OFF and cold, the level of the coolant in the bottle should be between the ranges indicated on the bottle.
The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for
Pontiac Solstice coolant freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the Pontiac Solstice engine operating
temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. When additional coolant is needed to maintain the
proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. When the Pontiac Solstice is stopped after a few miles of operation, you may observe vapor coming
from the front of the Pontiac Solstice engine compartment. This is normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vaporized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot coolant to
enter the Pontiac Solstice radiator. if your Pontiac Solstice engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the Pontiac Solstice may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If antifreeze needs to be
added, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against freezing. If frequent coolant additions are required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop when
the Pontiac Solstice engine cools, the cooling system should be pressure tested for leaks. Maintain coolant concentration at 50% Pontiac Solstice engine coolant (minimum) and distilled water for proper
corrosion protection of your Pontiac Solstice engine, which contains aluminum components.
Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your Pontiac Solstice is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean, also. Do not change the Pontiac Solstice thermostat for Summer or Winter operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY the correct type Pontiac Solstice thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory coolant performance, poor Pontiac Solstice gas mileage, and increased emissions.
correct working temperature.
Pontiac Solstice Heater and radiator hoses, and other Pontiac Solstice engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned.
Do not run the Pontiac Solstice engine if there is a leak. If you run the Pontiac Solstice engine, it could lose all coolant. That could
cause an Pontiac Solstice engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the Pontiac Solstice.
The Pontiac Solstice has an indicator to warn of Pontiac Solstice engine overheating.
There is an Pontiac Solstice engine coolant temperature warning light on your Pontiac Solstice’s instrument panel. If an Pontiac Solstice engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam
can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the Pontiac Solstice engine can get a little too hot
when the Pontiac Solstice:
Climbs a long hill on a hot day. Stops after high-speed driving.
Idles for long periods in traffic.
If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam:
Turn the air conditioning off.
Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed. Open the windows as necessary.
In heavy traffic, let the Pontiac Solstice engine idle in N (Neutral)
while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral) and let the Pontiac Solstice engine idle.
If the temperature overheat gage is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer
displays, the Pontiac Solstice can be driven. Continue to drive the Pontiac Solstice slow for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe
Pontiac Solstice distance from the car in front of you. If the warning does not come back on, continue to drive normally.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park the Pontiac Solstice right away. If there is no sign of steam, idle the Pontiac Solstice engine for three
minutes while parked. If the warning is still displayed, turn off the Pontiac Solstice engine until it cools down.
You may decide not to lift the hood when this warning appears, but instead get service help right away.
If you do decide to lift the hood, make sure the Pontiac Solstice is parked on a level surface.
Then check to see if the Pontiac Solstice engine cooling fan is running. If the Pontiac Solstice engine is overheating, the fan should be running.
If not, do not continue to run the Pontiac Solstice engine and have the Pontiac Solstice serviced.
When working near the radiator cooling fan, disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. The fan is temperature controlled and can start at any time the
ignition switch is in the ON position. An electric Pontiac Solstice engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the Pontiac Solstice engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools
away from any underhood electric fan. You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, don’t open the
hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the Pontiac Solstice radiator is hot.
Adding only plain water to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The Pontiac Solstice’s coolant warning system
is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the Pontiac Solstice engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. The Pontiac Solstice engine could catch fire and you or
others could be burned. Check Pontiac Solstice engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser. Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for leaks. With the Pontiac Solstice engine at normal operating temperature (but not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of
coolant from the radiator drain cock. If the cap is sealing properly, the Pontiac Solstice engine coolant (antifreeze) will begin todrain from the coolant recovery bottle. DO NOT REMOVE
THE Pontiac Solstice COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
Cooling System — Drain, Flush, and Refill
The system should be drained, flushed, and refilled at the intervals If the solution is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling
system cleaner. Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly dispose of old antifreeze solution. Coolant and Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Pontiac Solstice Parts”
Mixing of coolants other than specified Pontiac Solstice engine coolants, may result in Pontiac Solstice engine damage and
may decrease corrosion protection. Do not use plain water alone or alcohol-based
Pontiac Solstice engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as
they may not be compatible with the radiator Pontiac Solstice engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
This Pontiac Solstice has not been designed for use with Pontiac Solstice coolants.
Adding Pontiac Solstice Coolant
Your Pontiac Solstice has been built with an improved Pontiac Solstice engine coolant Pontiac Solstice Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula
Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mixing the water/Pontiac Solstice engine coolant solution. The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the Pontiac Solstice engine
cooling system.
it is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the proper level of protection against freezing according
to the temperatures occurring in the area where the Pontiac Solstice is operated. Mixing coolant types will decrease the life of the Pontiac Solstice engine coolant and will require more frequent coolant changes.
Pontiac Solstice Cooling System Pressure Cap The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of coolant and to ensure that coolant will return to the radiator from the coolant recovery bottle.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the Pontiac Solstice cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution.
Never add coolant when the Pontiac Solstice engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to
cool an overheated Pontiac Solstice engine. Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system. To prevent scalding
or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the system is hot or under pressure. Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your Pontiac Solstice. Personal injury or Pontiac Solstice engine damage may result.
Disposal of Used Coolant
Used Pontiac Solstice engine coolant requiring proper disposal. Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your
community. To prevent ingestion by animals or children, do not store Pontiac Solstice engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child, contact a physician
immediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately.
Coolant Level
The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the
Pontiac Solstice engine OFF and cold, the level of the coolant in the bottle should be between the ranges indicated on the bottle.
The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for
Pontiac Solstice coolant freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the Pontiac Solstice engine operating
temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. When additional coolant is needed to maintain the
proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. When the Pontiac Solstice is stopped after a few miles of operation, you may observe vapor coming
from the front of the Pontiac Solstice engine compartment. This is normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vaporized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot coolant to
enter the Pontiac Solstice radiator. if your Pontiac Solstice engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the Pontiac Solstice may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If antifreeze needs to be
added, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against freezing. If frequent coolant additions are required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop when
the Pontiac Solstice engine cools, the cooling system should be pressure tested for leaks. Maintain coolant concentration at 50% Pontiac Solstice engine coolant (minimum) and distilled water for proper
corrosion protection of your Pontiac Solstice engine, which contains aluminum components.
Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your Pontiac Solstice is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean, also. Do not change the Pontiac Solstice thermostat for Summer or Winter operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY the correct type Pontiac Solstice thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory coolant performance, poor Pontiac Solstice gas mileage, and increased emissions.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Pontiac Solstice GT Cold Weather Starting
Pontiac Solstice Cold Weather Starting,
Extremely Cold Weather (Below 19°F) To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric Pontiac Solstice engine block heater (available from your authorized Pontiac Solstice dealer) is recommended.
Pontiac Solstice engine Pontiac Solstice coolant Heater
The Pontiac Solstice engine Pontiac Solstice coolant heater, if available, can help in cold weather
conditions at or below 0°F for easier starting and better fuel
economy during Pontiac Solstice engine warm-up. Plug in the Pontiac Solstice coolant heater at least
four hours before starting your Pontiac Solstice. An internal thermostat in the
plug-end of the cord will prevent Pontiac Solstice engine Pontiac Solstice coolant heater operation at
temperatures above 0°F .
To Use The Pontiac Solstice engine Pontiac Solstice coolant
Heater
1. Turn off the Pontiac Solstice engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the
electrical cord.
The electrical cord is located on
the driver side of the Pontiac Solstice engine
compartment, behind the
air cleaner for V8 models.
The electrical cord is located
on the passenger side of
the Pontiac Solstice engine compartment, behind
the Pontiac Solstice engine compartment fuse
block for V6 models.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded
110-volt AC outlet.Plugging the cord into an
ungrounded outlet could cause an
electrical shock. Also, the wrong
kind of extension cord could
overheat and cause a fire. You
could be seriously injured. Plug
the cord into a properly grounded
three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.
The length of time the heater should
remain plugged in depends on
several factors. Ask a Pontiac Solstice dealer/retailer
in the area where you will be
parking the Pontiac Solstice for the best
advice on this.If the cord will not reach, use a
heavy-duty three-prong extension
cord rated for at least 15 amps.Before starting the Pontiac Solstice engine, be
sure to unplug and store the
cord as it was before to keep
it away from moving Pontiac Solstice engine
parts. If you do not it could be
damaged.
Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the Pontiac Solstice engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
If the Pontiac Solstice engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” procedures,
it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push
the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Then, turn the ignition switch to the START position and
release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor
will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this
occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then
repeat the normal starting procedure.
If the Pontiac Solstice engine does not start after
5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F
or -18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Push the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as
you hold the key in START for a maximum of 15 seconds.If the Pontiac Solstice engine does not start after
5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F
or -18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Push the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as
you hold the key in START for a maximum of 15 seconds.
Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm
Pontiac Solstice engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated
Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START
position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The
starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage
automatically when the Pontiac Solstice engine is running. If the Pontiac Solstice engine
fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10
seconds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the
normal starting procedure.
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt
to start the Pontiac Solstice. This could result in a flash
fire causing serious personal injury.
Do not attempt to push or tow your Pontiac Solstice to
get it started. Pontiac Solstices equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started this way.
Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter
and once the Pontiac Solstice engine has started, ignite
and damage the converter and Pontiac Solstice. If the
Pontiac Solstice has a discharged battery, booster cables
may be used to obtain a start from a booster
battery or the battery in another Pontiac Solstice. This
type of start can be dangerous if done improperly.
Pontiac Solstice engine heater
Extremely Cold Weather (Below 19°F) To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric Pontiac Solstice engine block heater (available from your authorized Pontiac Solstice dealer) is recommended.
Pontiac Solstice engine Pontiac Solstice coolant Heater
The Pontiac Solstice engine Pontiac Solstice coolant heater, if available, can help in cold weather
conditions at or below 0°F for easier starting and better fuel
economy during Pontiac Solstice engine warm-up. Plug in the Pontiac Solstice coolant heater at least
four hours before starting your Pontiac Solstice. An internal thermostat in the
plug-end of the cord will prevent Pontiac Solstice engine Pontiac Solstice coolant heater operation at
temperatures above 0°F .
To Use The Pontiac Solstice engine Pontiac Solstice coolant
Heater
1. Turn off the Pontiac Solstice engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the
electrical cord.
The electrical cord is located on
the driver side of the Pontiac Solstice engine
compartment, behind the
air cleaner for V8 models.
The electrical cord is located
on the passenger side of
the Pontiac Solstice engine compartment, behind
the Pontiac Solstice engine compartment fuse
block for V6 models.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded
110-volt AC outlet.Plugging the cord into an
ungrounded outlet could cause an
electrical shock. Also, the wrong
kind of extension cord could
overheat and cause a fire. You
could be seriously injured. Plug
the cord into a properly grounded
three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.
The length of time the heater should
remain plugged in depends on
several factors. Ask a Pontiac Solstice dealer/retailer
in the area where you will be
parking the Pontiac Solstice for the best
advice on this.If the cord will not reach, use a
heavy-duty three-prong extension
cord rated for at least 15 amps.Before starting the Pontiac Solstice engine, be
sure to unplug and store the
cord as it was before to keep
it away from moving Pontiac Solstice engine
parts. If you do not it could be
damaged.
Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the Pontiac Solstice engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
If the Pontiac Solstice engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” procedures,
it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push
the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Then, turn the ignition switch to the START position and
release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor
will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this
occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then
repeat the normal starting procedure.
If the Pontiac Solstice engine does not start after
5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F
or -18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Push the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as
you hold the key in START for a maximum of 15 seconds.If the Pontiac Solstice engine does not start after
5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F
or -18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Push the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as
you hold the key in START for a maximum of 15 seconds.
Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm
Pontiac Solstice engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated
Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START
position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The
starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage
automatically when the Pontiac Solstice engine is running. If the Pontiac Solstice engine
fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10
seconds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the
normal starting procedure.
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt
to start the Pontiac Solstice. This could result in a flash
fire causing serious personal injury.
Do not attempt to push or tow your Pontiac Solstice to
get it started. Pontiac Solstices equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started this way.
Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter
and once the Pontiac Solstice engine has started, ignite
and damage the converter and Pontiac Solstice. If the
Pontiac Solstice has a discharged battery, booster cables
may be used to obtain a start from a booster
battery or the battery in another Pontiac Solstice. This
type of start can be dangerous if done improperly.
Pontiac Solstice engine heater
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Does my Pontiac Solstice have Airbags?
When Should an Airbag Inflate in my Pontiac Solstice?
Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal
or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe
injuries mainly to the driver’s or right front passenger’s head and chest.
However, they are only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds a
predetermined deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds
are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the
airbags to inflate and help restrain the Pontiac Solstice occupants.
Whether the frontal airbags will or should deploy is not based on
how fast your Pontiac Solstice is traveling. It depends largely on what you hit,
the direction of the impact, and how quickly your Pontiac Solstice slows down.
Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example:
If the Pontiac Solstice hits a stationary object, the airbags could inflate at
a different crash speed than if the Pontiac Solstice hits a moving object.
If the Pontiac Solstice hits an object that deforms, the airbags could inflate
at a different crash speed than if the Pontiac Solstice hits an object that
does not deform. If the Pontiac Solstice hits a narrow object
(like a pole), the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed
than if the Pontiac Solstice hits a wide object (like a wall).
If the Pontiac Solstice goes into an object at an angle, the airbags could
inflate at a different crash speed than if the Pontiac Solstice goes straight
into the object. Thresholds can also vary with specific Pontiac Solstice design.
All of the airbags in the Pontiac Solstice will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening.
For frontal airbags, the word
AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for
the driver and on the instrument
panel for the right front passenger.
With seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the side of the
seatback closest to the door.
With roof-rail airbags, the word
AIRBAG will appear along the headliner or trim.
Airbags are designed to supplement
the protection provided by safety
belts. Even though today’s airbags
are also designed to help reduce
the risk of injury from the force of an
inflating bag, all airbags must
inflate very quickly to do their job.
Here are some important things to know about the airbag system:
You can be severely injured or
killed in a crash if you are not
wearing your safety belt — even
if you have airbags. Airbags are
designed to work with safety belts, but do not replace them.
Also, airbags are not designed to
deploy in every Pontiac Solstice crash. In some
crashes safety belts are your only
restraint. Wearing your safety belt during a
crash helps reduce your chance
of hitting things inside the Pontiac Solstice
or being ejected from it. Airbags
are “supplemental restraints” to
the safety belts. Everyone in your
Pontiac Solstice should wear a safety belt
properly — whether or not there is
an airbag for that person.
A frontal Pontiac Solstice collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. This
does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system.
If you do have a collision in your Pontiac Solstice which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur:
The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abrasions
and/or skin reddening to the driver and front
passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The
abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those
you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium
floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.
They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.
However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a
few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately.
As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag
inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin,
eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation,
rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat
irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues,
see your doctor. If these particles settle on your
clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.
It is not advisable to drive your Pontiac Solstice after the
airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another
collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.
WARNING!
Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail
when you need it. You could be injured if the airbag system is not
there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring,
including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel
hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not
modify the front bumper or Pontiac Solstice body structure.
Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced airbag system.
The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if
modifications are made. Take your Pontiac Solstice to an authorized dealer for
any advanced airbag system service. If your seat including your trim
cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way (including removal
or loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts), take the Pontiac Solstice to
your authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat accessories
may be used. If it is necessary to modify an advanced airbag system
for persons with disabilities, contact your authorized Pontiac Solstice dealer.
Do not place or hang any items such as add-on video players on the
right front passenger seat back. The additional weight may cause the
Occupant Classification System to be unable to correctly classify the
right front occupant. This could allow the passenger frontal airbag to
inflate when it is not desired.
You need proper knee impact protection in a collision. Do not mount
or locate any aftermarket equipment on or behind the knee bolsters.
It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself. Be
sure to tell anyone who works on your Pontiac Solstice that it has an airbag system.
Airbags inflate with great force,
faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very
close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed.
Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag, as you would be if you
were sitting on the edge of your seat or leaning forward. Safety
belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always
wear your safety belt, even with airbags. The Pontiac Solstice driver should sit as far
back as possible while still maintaining control of the Pontiac Solstice.
Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side
windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags
and/or roof-rail airbags.
CAUTION
Children who are up against, or
very close to, any airbag when it
inflates can be seriously injured or
killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder
belts offer protection for adults
and older children, but not for
young children and infants.
Neither the Pontiac Solstice’s safety belt
system nor its airbag system is
designed for them. Young children
and infants need the protection
that a child restraint system can
provide. Always secure children
properly in your Pontiac Solstice.
Does my Pontiac Solstice have Airbags?
.
Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal
or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe
injuries mainly to the driver’s or right front passenger’s head and chest.
However, they are only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds a
predetermined deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds
are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the
airbags to inflate and help restrain the Pontiac Solstice occupants.
Whether the frontal airbags will or should deploy is not based on
how fast your Pontiac Solstice is traveling. It depends largely on what you hit,
the direction of the impact, and how quickly your Pontiac Solstice slows down.
Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example:
If the Pontiac Solstice hits a stationary object, the airbags could inflate at
a different crash speed than if the Pontiac Solstice hits a moving object.
If the Pontiac Solstice hits an object that deforms, the airbags could inflate
at a different crash speed than if the Pontiac Solstice hits an object that
does not deform. If the Pontiac Solstice hits a narrow object
(like a pole), the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed
than if the Pontiac Solstice hits a wide object (like a wall).
If the Pontiac Solstice goes into an object at an angle, the airbags could
inflate at a different crash speed than if the Pontiac Solstice goes straight
into the object. Thresholds can also vary with specific Pontiac Solstice design.
All of the airbags in the Pontiac Solstice will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening.
For frontal airbags, the word
AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for
the driver and on the instrument
panel for the right front passenger.
With seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the side of the
seatback closest to the door.
With roof-rail airbags, the word
AIRBAG will appear along the headliner or trim.
Airbags are designed to supplement
the protection provided by safety
belts. Even though today’s airbags
are also designed to help reduce
the risk of injury from the force of an
inflating bag, all airbags must
inflate very quickly to do their job.
Here are some important things to know about the airbag system:
You can be severely injured or
killed in a crash if you are not
wearing your safety belt — even
if you have airbags. Airbags are
designed to work with safety belts, but do not replace them.
Also, airbags are not designed to
deploy in every Pontiac Solstice crash. In some
crashes safety belts are your only
restraint. Wearing your safety belt during a
crash helps reduce your chance
of hitting things inside the Pontiac Solstice
or being ejected from it. Airbags
are “supplemental restraints” to
the safety belts. Everyone in your
Pontiac Solstice should wear a safety belt
properly — whether or not there is
an airbag for that person.
A frontal Pontiac Solstice collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. This
does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system.
If you do have a collision in your Pontiac Solstice which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur:
The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abrasions
and/or skin reddening to the driver and front
passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The
abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those
you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium
floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.
They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.
However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a
few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately.
As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag
inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin,
eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation,
rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat
irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues,
see your doctor. If these particles settle on your
clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.
It is not advisable to drive your Pontiac Solstice after the
airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another
collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.
WARNING!
Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail
when you need it. You could be injured if the airbag system is not
there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring,
including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel
hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not
modify the front bumper or Pontiac Solstice body structure.
Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced airbag system.
The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if
modifications are made. Take your Pontiac Solstice to an authorized dealer for
any advanced airbag system service. If your seat including your trim
cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way (including removal
or loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts), take the Pontiac Solstice to
your authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat accessories
may be used. If it is necessary to modify an advanced airbag system
for persons with disabilities, contact your authorized Pontiac Solstice dealer.
Do not place or hang any items such as add-on video players on the
right front passenger seat back. The additional weight may cause the
Occupant Classification System to be unable to correctly classify the
right front occupant. This could allow the passenger frontal airbag to
inflate when it is not desired.
You need proper knee impact protection in a collision. Do not mount
or locate any aftermarket equipment on or behind the knee bolsters.
It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself. Be
sure to tell anyone who works on your Pontiac Solstice that it has an airbag system.
Airbags inflate with great force,
faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very
close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed.
Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag, as you would be if you
were sitting on the edge of your seat or leaning forward. Safety
belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always
wear your safety belt, even with airbags. The Pontiac Solstice driver should sit as far
back as possible while still maintaining control of the Pontiac Solstice.
Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side
windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags
and/or roof-rail airbags.
CAUTION
Children who are up against, or
very close to, any airbag when it
inflates can be seriously injured or
killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder
belts offer protection for adults
and older children, but not for
young children and infants.
Neither the Pontiac Solstice’s safety belt
system nor its airbag system is
designed for them. Young children
and infants need the protection
that a child restraint system can
provide. Always secure children
properly in your Pontiac Solstice.
Does my Pontiac Solstice have Airbags?
.
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