2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE belt

Maintenance Schedule................................ 334
Introduction............................................... 334
Maintenance Requirements........................ 334
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 334
How This Section is Organized................. 334
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services..... 336
Using the Maintenance Schedule............... 336
Scheduled Maintenance............................. 337
Part B: Owner Checks and Services......... 346
At Each Fuel Fill....................................... 346
At Least Once a Month............................. 346
At Least Twice a Year.............................. 347
At Least Once a Year............................... 348Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections.... 351
Steering and Suspension Inspection.......... 351
Exhaust System Inspection........................ 351
Fuel System Inspection............................. 351
Engine Cooling System Inspection............. 352
Throttle System Inspection........................ 352
Brake System Inspection........................... 352
Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants.............................................. 353
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 355
Engine Drive Belt Routing......................... 356
Part E: Maintenance Record...................... 357
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
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100,000 Miles (160 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC):
The Engine Oil Life System will tell you when
to change the engine oil and lter. See
Engine Oil Life System on page 252.An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center:
Change engine oil and lter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs rst).An Emission
Control Service.
❑Replace engine air cleaner lter. SeeEngine
Air Cleaner/Filter on page 254for more
information.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 293for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Replace spark plugs.An Emission Control
Service.
❑Change automatic transmission uid and lter if
the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more
of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F
(32°C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain.
Uses such as found in taxi, police,
or delivery service.
If you have not used your vehicle under severe
service conditions listed previously and, therefore,
have not changed your automatic transmission
uid, change both the uid and lter.
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
❑Drain, ush, and rell cooling system (or every
60 months since last service, whichever occurs
rst). This service can be complex; you
should have your dealer perform this service.
SeeEngine Coolant on page 257for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap, and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
❑Inspect engine accessory drive belt. Visually
inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or
obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
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At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all
your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors
and anchorages are working properly. Look for
any other loose or damaged safety belt system
parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety
belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken airbag
coverings, and have them repaired or replaced.
The airbag system does not need regular
maintenance.
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace
blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or
that streak or miss areas of the windshield. Also
seeWindshield and Wiper Blades on page 320.
Weatherstrip Lubrication
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 more frequent
application may be required. SeePart D:
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 353.
Manual Transmission Check
It is not necessary to check the transmission uid
level. Check for leaks. A uid leak is the only
reason for uid loss. Have the system inspected
and repaired if needed.
Automatic Transmission Inspection
It is not necessary to check the transmission uid
level. A transmission uid leak is the only
reason for uid loss. Check for leaks. If a leak
occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer and have it
repaired as soon as possible.
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
Check the uid level in the brake system and
clutch system reservoir. SeeHydraulic Clutch on
page 256. A uid loss in the brake or clutch
hydraulic system could indicate a problem. Have
the system inspected and repaired at once.
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Engine Drive Belt Routing
Belt routing for A/C option shown. Dotted line
represents routing for non A/C option.
2.0L and 2.4L L4 Engines
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In a crash event, computer systems, such as the
airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in
your vehicle may record information about the
condition of the vehicle and how it was operated,
such as data related to engine speed, brake
application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety
belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance,
and the severity of a collision. This information has
been used to improve vehicle crash performance
and may be used to improve crash performance of
future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike the data
recorders on many airplanes, these on-board
systems do not record sounds, such as
conversation of vehicle occupants.
To read this information, special equipment is
needed and access to the vehicle or the device
that stores the data is required. GM will not access
information about a crash event or share it with
others other than:
with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the
vehicle is leased, with the consent of the
lessee,
in response to an official request of police or
similar government office,
as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the
discovery process, or
as required by law.In addition, once GM collects or receives data,
GM may:
use the data for GM research needs,
make it available for research where
appropriate condentiality is to be maintained
and need is shown, or
share summary data which is not tied to a
specic vehicle with non-GM organizations
for research purposes.
Others, such as law enforcement, may have
access to the special equipment that can read the
information if they have access to the vehicle
or the device that stores the data.
If your vehicle has OnStar
®, please check the
OnStar®subscription service agreement or manual
for information on its operations and data collection.
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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 235
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 121
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle....................................................... 55
Additives, Fuel............................................ 238
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 326
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 254
Air Conditioning........................................... 122
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 132
Readiness Light....................................... 131
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 373
Airbag System............................................... 42
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 55
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 48
Passenger Sensing System....................... 50
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 54
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 48
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?...................................... 48
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 47
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 45Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 187
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 187
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 195
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 135
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 321
Care of Safety Belts................................ 317
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 323
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 318
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 314
Convertible Top........................................ 320
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 315
Finish Care.............................................. 319
Finish Damage......................................... 322
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces.......................... 317
Leather.................................................... 316
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 322
Tires........................................................ 322
Underbody Maintenance........................... 323
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 324
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 318
Weatherstrips........................................... 317
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 320
Ashtray(s).................................................... 122
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Audio System(s).......................................... 157
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 185
Care of Your CD Player........................... 187
Care of Your CDs.................................... 187
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 187
Radio with CD................................161, 166
Setting the Time..............................158, 159
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 185
Understanding Radio Reception............... 186
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 187
Automatic Door Lock..................................... 67
Automatic Door Unlock.................................. 67
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 256
Operation................................................... 82
B
Battery........................................................ 273
Run-Down Protection............................... 121
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 216
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 195
Emergencies............................................ 197
Parking...................................................... 86
System Inspection.................................... 352
System Warning Light.............................. 134Brakes........................................................ 270
Braking....................................................... 194
Braking in Emergencies............................... 197
Break-In, New Vehicle................................... 76
Bulb Replacement....................................... 280
Back-Up Lamps....................................... 282
Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Fog Lamps........................................... 281
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 280
Headlamps............................................... 280
License Plate Lamps................................ 282
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 283
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..... 281
Buying New Tires........................................ 296
C
California Fuel............................................. 238
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 236
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 332
Carbon Monoxide.................. 68, 91,220, 231
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 317
Your CD Player........................................ 187
Your CDs ................................................. 187
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 176
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Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors..................................... 379
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 379
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 379
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 368
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 380
D
Daytime Running Lamps............................. 119
Defensive Driving........................................ 190
Delayed Locking............................................ 66
Disc, MP3................................................... 176
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 236
Door
Automatic Door Lock................................. 67
Automatic Door Unlock.............................. 67
Delayed Locking........................................ 66
Manual Door Locks.................................... 65
Power Door Locks..................................... 66
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 18Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 145
DIC Operation and Displays..................... 146
DIC Vehicle Personalization..................... 152
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 148
Driving
At Night................................................... 209
City.......................................................... 214
Defensive................................................. 190
Drunken................................................... 191
Freeway................................................... 215
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 218
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 211
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 225
Winter...................................................... 220
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 326
Floor Console Fuse Block........................ 327
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 326
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 326
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 326
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 329
Electronic Stability Control............................ 200
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