2006 PONTIAC SOLSTICE Owners Manual

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PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2006  Owners Manual 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 recei

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PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2006  Owners Manual To program the new key do the following:
1. Verify that the new key has a “+” with a circle
around it stamped on it.
2. Insert the already programmed key in the ignition
and start the engine. If t

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PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2006  Owners Manual Ignition Positions
With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to
four different positions.
Notice:Using a tool to force the key from the
ignition switch could cause damage or break the key.

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PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2006  Owners Manual /(START):This position starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will
return to RUN for normal driving.
A warning tone will sound if you open the driver’s door

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PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2006  Owners Manual Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) feature which will allow the radio and
power windows to continue to work up to 10 minutes
after the igniti

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PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2006  Owners Manual 3. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then
stops, it could be �ooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the
�oor and holding it there as you hold

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PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2006  Owners Manual Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting
the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission
shift lock control system. You must fully apply your
regular brakes before you can sh

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PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2006  Owners Manual AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D):This position is for
normal driving. If you need more power for passing,
and you are:
Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the
accelerator pedal about halfway down.
Going a