2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE instrument panel

Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 292
Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 293
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 295
Buying New Tires...................................... 296
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 297
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 298
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 299
Wheel Replacement.................................. 299
Tire Chains............................................... 302
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 302
Tire Inator Kit.......................................... 303
Appearance Care........................................ 314
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 314
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 315
Leather...................................................... 316
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces..................................... 317
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 317
Weatherstrips............................................ 317
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 318
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 318
Finish Care............................................... 319Windshield and Wiper Blades.................... 320
Convertible Top......................................... 320
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels......... 321
Tires......................................................... 322
Sheet Metal Damage................................. 322
Finish Damage.......................................... 322
Underbody Maintenance............................ 323
Chemical Paint Spotting............................ 323
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials............ 324
Vehicle Identication.................................. 325
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)........... 325
Service Parts Identication Label............... 325
Electrical System........................................ 326
Add-On Electrical Equipment..................... 326
Headlamp Wiring....................................... 326
Power Windows and Other
Power Options....................................... 326
Fuses and Circuit Breakers....................... 326
Floor Console Fuse Block......................... 327
Underhood Fuse Block.............................. 329
Capacities and Specications.................... 332
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Hood Release
To open the hood, do the following:
1. Locate the interior
hood release lever.
It is located below
the instrument panel
on the driver’s side
of the vehicle.
2. Pull down on the
rear edge of the
lever to release
the hood latch.3. Go to the side of the vehicle and pull up on
the rear edge of the hood, near the windshield
to open the hood.
Notice:Closing the hood with the doors open
may damage the hood and/or doors. Always
close the doors before closing the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the ller caps
are on properly. Then, pull the hood down and
close it rmly.
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Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture at the coolant surge
tank, but only when the engine is cool. If the
coolant surge tank is empty, a special ll
procedure is necessary. SeeEngine Overheating
on page 260for instructions on “How to Add
Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank.”
{CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant
on hot engine parts. Coolant contains
ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the
engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill
coolant on a hot engine.
When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is
hand-tight and fully seated.
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Notice:If the pressure cap is not tightly
installed, coolant loss and possible engine
damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly
and tightly secured.
The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully
installed on the coolant surge tank. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 244for more
information on location.
Engine Overheating
There is an engine coolant temperature warning
light on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on
page 137for more information.
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Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces
A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to
remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is
necessary, a clean soft cloth dampened with a
mild soap solution can be used to gently remove
dust and dirt. Never use spot lifters or removers
on plastic surfaces. Many commercial cleaners and
coatings that are sold to preserve and protect
soft plastic surfaces may permanently change
the appearance and feel of your interior and
are not recommended. Do not use silicone or
wax-based products, or those containing organic
solvents to clean your vehicle’s interior because
they can alter the appearance by increasing
the gloss in a non-uniform manner.
Some commercial products may increase gloss
on your instrument panel. The increase in
gloss may cause annoying reections in the
windshield and even make it difficult to see through
the windshield under certain conditions.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
{CAUTION:
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you
do, it may severely weaken them. In a
crash, they might not be able to provide
adequate protection. Clean safety belts
only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them
last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During
very cold, damp weather frequent application may
be required. SeePart D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 353.
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Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
This is the legal identier for your vehicle. It
appears on a plate in the front corner of the
instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see
it if you look through the windshield from outside
your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle
Certication and Service Parts labels and the
certicates of title and registration.
Engine Identication
The eighth character in the VIN is the engine
code. This code will help you identify your vehicle’s
engine, specications, and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identication Label
You will nd this label on the inside of the glove
box. It is very helpful if you ever need to order
parts. On this label, you will nd the following:
VIN
Model designation
Paint information
Production options and special equipment
Do not remove this label from the vehicle.
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Fuses Usage
6 Amplier
7 Cluster
8 Ignition Switch, PassKey III+
9 Stoplamp
10Climate Control System,
PassKey III+
11 Empty
12 Spare
13 Airbag
14 Spare
15 Wiper
16Climate Control System,
Automatic Occupant Sensing
Module, Clutch Switch,
Crank Relay, Instrument
Panel Cluster
17 Empty
18 EmptyFuses Usage
19Electric Power Steering,
Steering Wheel Controls
20 Spare
21 Spare
22 Empty
23 Radio
24 Sensing and Diagnostic Module
25Engine Control Module,
Transmission Control Module
26 Door Locks
27 Interior Lamps
28 Steering Wheel Control Backlighting
29 Power Windows
30 Climate Control System
31 Empty
32 Retained Accessory Power
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Fuses Usage
42 Engine Control Module
43Engine Control Module,
Transmission
44 Anti-lock Brake System
45Injectors, Ignition Coils (LE5);
Ignition Coils (LNF)
46Back-up Lamps
(Manual Transmission);
Empty (Automatic Transmission)
47 Empty
48 Daytime Running Lamps Relay
49 Daytime Running Lamps
50Cooling Fan 1 Relay (LE5);
Empty (LNF)
51 Run/Crank Relay
52 Windshield Wiper Low/High Relay
53 Fog Lamps
54 Fog Lamps Relay
55 Horn Relay
56S Band, OnStar
®, Remote
Keyless Entry System
Fuses Usage
57 Anti-lock Brake System
58 Wiper Diode
59 Windshield Wiper
60 Horn
61 Anti-lock Brake System
62 Instrument Panel Ignition
63 Driver’s Side High Beam
64 Canister Vent
65Driver’s Side Low-Beam
Headlamp
66Passenger’s Side Low-Beam
Headlamp
67Passenger’s Side High-Beam
Headlamp
68 Parking Lamps Relay
69 Parking Lamps
70 Windshield Wiper On/Off Relay
71 Low-Beam Headlamp Relay
72 High-Beam Headlamp Relay
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Customer Assistance and
Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important
to your dealer and to Pontiac. Normally, any
concerns with the sales transaction or the
operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your
dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes,
however, despite the best intentions of all
concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your
concern has not been resolved to your
satisfaction, the following steps should be taken:
STEP ONE:Discuss your concern with a member
of dealership management. Normally, concerns
can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter
has already been reviewed with the sales,
service, or parts manager, contact the owner of
the dealership or the general manager.STEP TWO:If after contacting a member of
dealership management, it appears your concern
cannot be resolved by the dealership without
further help, in the U.S., contact the Pontiac
Customer Assistance Center by calling
1-800-762-2737. In Canada, contact General
Motors of Canada Customer Communication
Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
We encourage you to call the toll-free number in
order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please
have the following information available to give
the Customer Assistance Representative:
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN). This is
available from the vehicle registration or
title, or the plate at the top left of the
instrument panel and visible through the
windshield.
Dealership name and location.
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage.
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