Getting to Know Your Solstice
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The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you
when a significant reduction in pressure
occurs in one or more of your vehicle’s
tires by illuminating the (Low Tire
Pressure) warning light on the instru-
ment panel cluster. The low tire pressure
warning light will remain on until you
correct the tire pressure. A CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE message may also appear
on the DIC (if equipped).
Correcting the Tire Pressure
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you must fill the tire to the
proper tire inflation pressure (just as you
must refuel the vehicle when the low
fuel warning light illuminates). The Tire
and Loading Information label shows the
correct inflation pressure for the tires
when they’re cold. “Cold” means your
vehicle has been sitting for at least three
hours or driven no more than one mile.
You can temporarily clear the DIC mes-
sage by acknowledging it with your DIC
controls. However, at the next vehicle
start-up, the DIC message will reappear if
the tire pressure has not been corrected.
During cooler conditions, the low tire
pressure warning light may appear when
the vehicle is first started and then turn
off as you start to drive the vehicle. This
could be an early indicator that your tire
pressures are getting low and need to
be inflated to the proper pressure.
Tire Pressure Monitor
The convertible top should be cleaned
often. However, high pressure car wash-
es may cause water to enter the vehicle.
After washing and thoroughly rinsing the
vehicle, let the top dry in direct sunlight.
A chamois or cloth may leave lint on
the top.
Cleaning the Chrome or Aluminum
Wheels
Keep the wheels clean using mild soap
and water and a soft, clean cloth. Strong
soaps and cleaners could damage the
surface of the wheels.
The chrome or aluminum wheels may
also be damaged if the vehicle is driven
through an automatic car wash that has
silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes.
Car Washing
Note:
Before entering an automatic car
wash, ensure that there is the neces-
sary amount of ground clearance
between the vehicle and the car wash
guide rails.
Convertible Top Care
To properly care for the convertible top,
keep in mind these precautions:
• High pressure car washes may cause
water to enter the vehicle.
• Do not lower the convertible top if
there are objects in the storage area.
• Dry off the top before lowering it.
Storing the top when it is wet can
cause stains and mildew.
• Do not lower the top in cold weather.
• Do not operate the rear defogger
when the top is stored.
• Always close the top when leaving
your vehicle outdoors.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
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