2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE change wheel

By slowly spinning the wheels in the forward
and reverse directions, you will cause a rocking
motion that may free your vehicle. If that does
not get your vehicle out after a few tries, it
may need to be towed out. If your vehicle does
need to be towed out, seeTowing Your Vehicle
on page 231.
Loading Your Vehicle
It is very important to know how much weight
your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the
vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of
all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed
options. Two labels on your vehicle show how
much weight it may properly carry, the Tire
and Loading Information label and the
Certication label.
{CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR),
or either the maximum front or rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do,
parts on your vehicle can break, and it
can change the way your vehicle handles.
These could cause you to lose control
and crash. Also, overloading can shorten
the life of your vehicle.
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Winter tires, in general, are designed for increased
traction on snow and ice covered roads. With winter
tires, there may be decreased dry road traction,
increased road noise, and shorter tire tread life.
After switching to winter tires, be alert for changes
in vehicle handling and braking.
See your dealer for details regarding winter tire
availability and proper tire selection. Also,
seeBuying New Tires on page 296.
If you choose to use winter tires:
Use tires of the same brand and tread type
on all four wheel positions.
Use only radial ply tires of the same size,
load range, and speed rating as the original
equipment tires.
Winter tires with the same speed rating as your
original equipment tires may not be available for H,
V, W, Y, and ZR speed rated tires. If you choose
winter tires with a lower speed rating, never
exceed the tire’s maximum speed capability.
Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a tire is molded into its
sidewall. The example below shows a typical
passenger (p-metric) tire sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example
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After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front
and rear ination pressures as shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. SeeLoading
Your Vehicle on page 226for an example of
the Tire and Loading Information label and
its location on your vehicle. Make certain that all
wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” underCapacities and Specications
on page 332.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel
could come off and cause a crash. When
you change a wheel, remove any rust or
dirt from places where the wheel attaches
to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use a cloth or a paper towel to do this;
but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush
later, if you need to, to get all the rust or
dirt off.
When It Is Time for New Tires
One way to tell when it
is time for new tires is
to check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires
have only 1/16 inch
(1.6 mm) or less of
tread remaining.
You need a new tire if any of the following
statements are true:
You can see the indicators at three or more
places around the tire.
You can see cord or fabric showing through
the tire’s rubber.
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or
snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge, or split.
The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage
that cannot be repaired well because of the
size or location of the damage.
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Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same
load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset
and be mounted the same way as the one
it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel
bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with
new GM original equipment parts. This way,
you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel
bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels,
wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle
can be dangerous. It could affect the
braking and handling of your vehicle,
make your tires lose air and make you
lose control. You could have a collision
in which you or others could be injured.
Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts for replacement.Notice:The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer or odometer calibration,
headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground
clearance, and tire clearance to the body
and chassis.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel
could come off and cause a crash. When
you change a wheel, remove any rust or
dirt from places where the wheel attaches
to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use a cloth or a paper towel to do this;
but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush
later, if you need to, to get all the rust or
dirt off.
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Service (cont.)
Doing Your Own Work............................. 236
Engine Soon Light................................... 138
Publications Ordering Information............. 380
Vehicle Soon Light................................... 144
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......... 54
Setting the Time.................................158, 159
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 322
Shifting Into Park (P)..................................... 87
Shifting Out of Park (P)................................. 89
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 112
Specications, Capacities............................ 332
Speedometer............................................... 129
Starting Your Engine..................................... 80
Steering...................................................... 203
Steering and Suspension Inspection............ 351
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 185
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 111
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area.................... 99
Cupholder(s).............................................. 98
Glove Box................................................. 98
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 224
Sun Visors.................................................... 71T
Tachometer................................................. 129
Taillamps
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..................... 281
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 185
Theft-Deterrent Systems................................ 72
Content Theft-Deterrent.............................. 72
PASS-Key
®III+.......................................... 74
PASS-Key®III+ Operation.......................... 74
Throttle System Inspection.......................... 352
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 111
Tires........................................................... 284
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning............................................... 321
Buying New Tires..................................... 296
Chains..................................................... 302
Cleaning.................................................. 322
Different Size........................................... 297
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 302
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 292
Inspection and Rotation............................ 293
Tire Inator Kit......................................... 303
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 286
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Tires (cont.)
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 289
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 298
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 299
Wheel Replacement................................. 299
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 295
Winter Tires............................................. 285
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 231
Towing a Trailer....................................... 231
Your Vehicle............................................. 231
Traction
Control System (TCS).............................. 198
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.............................. 200
Traction Control System Warning Light........ 136
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 256
Fluid, Manual........................................... 256
Transmission Operation, Automatic................ 82
Transmission Operation, Manual.................... 85
Trunk............................................................ 68
Trunk Ajar Light........................................... 144
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 112
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 111U
Understanding Radio Reception................... 186
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 298
V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 194
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 226
Parking Your.............................................. 89
Service Soon Light................................... 144
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders........................................ 373
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 325
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 325
Vehicle Personalization
DIC .......................................................... 152
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 126
Visors........................................................... 71
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