Owner's Manual
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2006 Pontiac Torrent Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-53 Restraint System Check ...1-62 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-11 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-13 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-15 Mirrors ...2-27 OnStar® System ...2-32 Storage Areas ...2-34 Sunroof ...2-40 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-23 Audio System(s) ...3-38 M ...
2006 Pontiac Torrent Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-53 Restraint System Check ...1-62 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-11 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-13 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-15 Mirrors ...2-27 OnStar® System ...2-32 Storage Areas ...2-34 Sunroof ...2-40 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-23 Audio System(s) ...3-38 M ...
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... Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Door Locks ...2-6 Power Door Locks ...2-7 Delayed Locking ...2-7 Automatic Door Lock ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-8 Lockout Protection ...2-9 Liftgate ...2-10 Windows ...2-11 Power Windows ...2-12 Sun Visors ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-13 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-13 Passlock® ...2-15 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-15 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-15 Ignition Positions ...2-16 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-17 Starting the Engine...
... Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Door Locks ...2-6 Power Door Locks ...2-7 Delayed Locking ...2-7 Automatic Door Lock ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-8 Lockout Protection ...2-9 Liftgate ...2-10 Windows ...2-11 Power Windows ...2-12 Sun Visors ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-13 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-13 Passlock® ...2-15 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-15 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-15 Ignition Positions ...2-16 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-17 Starting the Engine...
Owner's Manual
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... closed. The doors will sound three times to indicate a door or liftgate is open during the arming process, you try to lock the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter or the power door lock switch. To get the horn to manually lock or unlock your transmitter twice after 30 seconds. Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on your vehicle. There are a couple of the doors. 2-7 Delayed Locking A chime will lock immediately and...
... closed. The doors will sound three times to indicate a door or liftgate is open during the arming process, you try to lock the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter or the power door lock switch. To get the horn to manually lock or unlock your transmitter twice after 30 seconds. Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on your vehicle. There are a couple of the doors. 2-7 Delayed Locking A chime will lock immediately and...
Owner's Manual
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... door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the front door power lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock. 2. Unlock the door and open it to the vertical position. 3. Be sure to the horizontal position. 2. To cancel the rear door security lock, do the following: 1. All passenger doors will lock, but the driver's door will sound three times. Repeat the steps for the other rear door. Open the door from the outside . 2. Insert the key...
... door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the front door power lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock. 2. Unlock the door and open it to the vertical position. 3. Be sure to the horizontal position. 2. To cancel the rear door security lock, do the following: 1. All passenger doors will lock, but the driver's door will sound three times. Repeat the steps for the other rear door. Open the door from the outside . 2. Insert the key...
Owner's Manual
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... Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle has a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will allow the radio to continue to work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACC. Notice: Repeated attempts to start in any door is opened. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you do not, your engine, will not start your engine might not perform properly. Starting the Engine Move your battery to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will cause your shift...
... Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle has a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will allow the radio to continue to work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACC. Notice: Repeated attempts to start in any door is opened. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you do not, your engine, will not start your engine might not perform properly. Starting the Engine Move your battery to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will cause your shift...
Owner's Manual
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... Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on the brake pedal, your engine is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear. 2-20 You could damage the transaxle. To restart when you maintain brake application. Notice: Shifting to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while the engine is running at high speeds when shifting your vehicle is not running at high speed. Then, press the shift lever button and move...
... Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on the brake pedal, your engine is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear. 2-20 You could damage the transaxle. To restart when you maintain brake application. Notice: Shifting to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while the engine is running at high speeds when shifting your vehicle is not running at high speed. Then, press the shift lever button and move...
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...(s) on page 5-11. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 3-38. See Tilt Wheel on page 3-6. See Horn on page 3-7. Ignition Switch. Climate Control System. Heated Seats Buttons. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-9. I. K. P. Audio System. R. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. Cruise Controls. F. G. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 3-79. N. Fog Lamps Button. Shift Lever. The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. See Outside Power Mirrors on page 3-8. D. E. See Windshield Wipers on page 2-31...
...(s) on page 5-11. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 3-38. See Tilt Wheel on page 3-6. See Horn on page 3-7. Ignition Switch. Climate Control System. Heated Seats Buttons. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-9. I. K. P. Audio System. R. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. Cruise Controls. F. G. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 3-79. N. Fog Lamps Button. Shift Lever. The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. See Outside Power Mirrors on page 3-8. D. E. See Windshield Wipers on page 2-31...
Owner's Manual
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... drive wheels begin to slip, the rear wheels will not turn the system back on the instrument panel cluster. The system will automatically begin to protect AWD system components. Adding non-GM accessories can affect your vehicle should be serviced by a dealer. You may be a slight engagement noise during hard use . During heavy AWD applications, the engine torque may not have traction control and your vehicle's performance. The traction control...
... drive wheels begin to slip, the rear wheels will not turn the system back on the instrument panel cluster. The system will automatically begin to protect AWD system components. Adding non-GM accessories can affect your vehicle should be serviced by a dealer. You may be a slight engagement noise during hard use . During heavy AWD applications, the engine torque may not have traction control and your vehicle's performance. The traction control...
Owner's Manual
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... a reasonable speed. If you suspect steering system problems, such as abnormally high steering effort for a prolonged period of time, contact your dealer for an extended amount of time, you turn the front wheels. Here is why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on the condition of power steering assist. Steering Electric Power Steering If the engine stalls while...
... a reasonable speed. If you suspect steering system problems, such as abnormally high steering effort for a prolonged period of time, contact your dealer for an extended amount of time, you turn the front wheels. Here is why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on the condition of power steering assist. Steering Electric Power Steering If the engine stalls while...
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... Warning ...5-4 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-13 Engine Oil Life System ...5-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-18 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-21 Engine Coolant ...5-21 Engine Overheating ...5-23 Overheated Engine...
... Warning ...5-4 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-13 Engine Oil Life System ...5-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-18 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-21 Engine Coolant ...5-21 Engine Overheating ...5-23 Overheated Engine...
Owner's Manual
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... Your Vehicle on page 3-32. 5-9 See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. Your dealer can happen if your fuel tank and emissions system. {CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be sure to spill fuel. This spray can get the wrong type, it clicks. When replacing the fuel cap, turn...
... Your Vehicle on page 3-32. 5-9 See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. Your dealer can happen if your fuel tank and emissions system. {CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be sure to spill fuel. This spray can get the wrong type, it clicks. When replacing the fuel cap, turn...
Owner's Manual
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... the highest gear while driving. otherwise, shift to minimize engine load. If the warning continues and you have not stopped, pull over, stop, and park your heater to be avoided. You may decide not to lift the hood but to cool before attempting any repair. Driving extended miles (km) and/or towing a trailer in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to get service help...
... the highest gear while driving. otherwise, shift to minimize engine load. If the warning continues and you have not stopped, pull over, stop, and park your heater to be avoided. You may decide not to lift the hood but to cool before attempting any repair. Driving extended miles (km) and/or towing a trailer in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to get service help...
Owner's Manual
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... Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for air pressure. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on page 4-31. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Cords may be made from driving. DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of cords that hold the tire onto the rim. Department of...
... Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for air pressure. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on page 4-31. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Cords may be made from driving. DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of cords that hold the tire onto the rim. Department of...
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... when mounted on a vehicle. The maximum air pressure is designed to a tire indicating the maximum speed at 90 degrees to the load carrying capacity of a tire. The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that comes into contact with the road. Tire Pressure on page 5-52 and Loading Your Vehicle on passenger cars and some light duty trucks...
... when mounted on a vehicle. The maximum air pressure is designed to a tire indicating the maximum speed at 90 degrees to the load carrying capacity of a tire. The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that comes into contact with the road. Tire Pressure on page 5-52 and Loading Your Vehicle on passenger cars and some light duty trucks...
Owner's Manual
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TURN HTD SEATS BCM/HVAC HZRD RADIO Cruise Control System Electric Power Steering Switches, Instrument Panel Cluster PRNDL/Powertrain Body Control Module Airbag System Body Control Module, Inside Rearview Mirror Turn Signals Heated Seats Body Control Module, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Hazard Warning Flashers Radio 5-84 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usage LOCK/MIRROR Door Lock, Power Mirror CRUISE EPS IGN 1 PRNDL/PWR TRN BCM (IGN) AIRBAG BCM/ISRVM The instrument panel fuse block is located on the passenger's side of the center console, to the left of the glove box near the...
TURN HTD SEATS BCM/HVAC HZRD RADIO Cruise Control System Electric Power Steering Switches, Instrument Panel Cluster PRNDL/Powertrain Body Control Module Airbag System Body Control Module, Inside Rearview Mirror Turn Signals Heated Seats Body Control Module, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Hazard Warning Flashers Radio 5-84 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usage LOCK/MIRROR Door Lock, Power Mirror CRUISE EPS IGN 1 PRNDL/PWR TRN BCM (IGN) AIRBAG BCM/ISRVM The instrument panel fuse block is located on the passenger's side of the center console, to the left of the glove box near the...
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Fuses HTD SEATS BATT FEED ABS COOL FAN LO RR DEFOG ABS FOG LP IGN Relays ENG MAIN RR WIPER FRT WIPER PWR WDW COOL FAN HI Engine Relay Heated Seats Battery Usage Relays WIPER SYSTEM HORN DRL FUEL PUMP STARTER RELAY REAR DEFOG FOG LP COOL FAN LO Usage Wiper System Relay Horn Relay Daytime Running Lamps Relay Fuel Pump Relay Starter Relay Rear Window Defogger Relay Fog Lamp Relay Cooling Fan Low Relay Air Conditioning Clutch Relay Usage Power Seats Anti-lock Brake System Cooling Fan Low Rear Window Defogger Anti-lock Brake System Fog Lamps Ignition Switch Usage A/C CLUTCH Circuit...
Fuses HTD SEATS BATT FEED ABS COOL FAN LO RR DEFOG ABS FOG LP IGN Relays ENG MAIN RR WIPER FRT WIPER PWR WDW COOL FAN HI Engine Relay Heated Seats Battery Usage Relays WIPER SYSTEM HORN DRL FUEL PUMP STARTER RELAY REAR DEFOG FOG LP COOL FAN LO Usage Wiper System Relay Horn Relay Daytime Running Lamps Relay Fuel Pump Relay Starter Relay Rear Window Defogger Relay Fog Lamp Relay Cooling Fan Low Relay Air Conditioning Clutch Relay Usage Power Seats Anti-lock Brake System Cooling Fan Low Rear Window Defogger Anti-lock Brake System Fog Lamps Ignition Switch Usage A/C CLUTCH Circuit...
Owner's Manual
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... the Airbags? ...1-55 All-Wheel Drive ...5-40 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-10 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-81 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-81 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ...3-29 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels ...Care of Safety Belts ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...Fabric/Carpet ...Finish Care ...Finish Damage ...Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ...Leather ...Sheet Metal Damage ...Tires ...Underbody Maintenance ...Vehicle...
... the Airbags? ...1-55 All-Wheel Drive ...5-40 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-10 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-81 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-81 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ...3-29 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels ...Care of Safety Belts ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...Fabric/Carpet ...Finish Care ...Finish Damage ...Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ...Leather ...Sheet Metal Damage ...Tires ...Underbody Maintenance ...Vehicle...
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... Rear Door Security Locks ...2-8 Driver Position, Safety Belt ...1-18 Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Six-Way Power Seat ...1-3 Driving At Night ...4-16 City ...4-20 Defensive ...4-2 Drunken ...4-3 Freeway ...4-21 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-24 In Rain and on Wet Roads ...4-17 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ...4-31 Winter ...4-26 E Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...Power Windows and Other Power Options ...Windshield Wiper Fuses ...Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...Battery ...Change Engine Oil Light...
... Rear Door Security Locks ...2-8 Driver Position, Safety Belt ...1-18 Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Six-Way Power Seat ...1-3 Driving At Night ...4-16 City ...4-20 Defensive ...4-2 Drunken ...4-3 Freeway ...4-21 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-24 In Rain and on Wet Roads ...4-17 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ...4-31 Winter ...4-26 E Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...Power Windows and Other Power Options ...Windshield Wiper Fuses ...Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...Battery ...Change Engine Oil Light...
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......3-80 Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover ...2-37 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-8 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-27 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-25 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ...3-10 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass and Temperature Display ...2-29 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ...2-27 Rearview Mirrors ...2-27 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-11 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-36 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-36 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry...
......3-80 Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover ...2-37 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-8 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-27 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-25 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ...3-10 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass and Temperature Display ...2-29 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ...2-27 Rearview Mirrors ...2-27 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-11 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-36 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-36 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry...
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... Information ...7-15 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-61 Setting the Time ...3-40 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-80 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-23 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-24 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...1-24 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...3-8 Spare Tire Compact ...5-73 Installing ...5-65 Removing ...5-64 Storing ...5-72 Specifications, Capacities ...5-88 Speedometer ...3-25 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-10 Starting Your Engine ...2-17 Steering ...4-11 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-79 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area...
... Information ...7-15 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-61 Setting the Time ...3-40 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-80 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-23 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-24 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...1-24 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...3-8 Spare Tire Compact ...5-73 Installing ...5-65 Removing ...5-64 Storing ...5-72 Specifications, Capacities ...5-88 Speedometer ...3-25 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-10 Starting Your Engine ...2-17 Steering ...4-11 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-79 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area...
