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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 ...
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 ...
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Index A good place to quickly locate information about the features and controls for Pontiac Division whenever it can help you are registered trademarks; We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. If the vehicle ... : Helm, Incorporated P.O. All Rights Reserved. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, and the PONTIAC Emblem are on the road. If this is a trademark of General Motors Corporation. and the name TORRENT is done, it appears in this manual. For vehicles first sold , leave this manual in...
Index A good place to quickly locate information about the features and controls for Pontiac Division whenever it can help you are registered trademarks; We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. If the vehicle ... : Helm, Incorporated P.O. All Rights Reserved. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, and the PONTIAC Emblem are on the road. If this is a trademark of General Motors Corporation. and the name TORRENT is done, it appears in this manual. For vehicles first sold , leave this manual in...
Owner's Manual
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... different colors or in Section 5 iv They use symbols instead of a component, gage, or indicator, reference the following topics: Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine...
... different colors or in Section 5 iv They use symbols instead of a component, gage, or indicator, reference the following topics: Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine...
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... seat is located on the outboard side of the driver's seat. Driver Seat Height Adjuster Six-Way Power Driver Seat If your vehicle has this feature, the control is at the desired height.
... seat is located on the outboard side of the driver's seat. Driver Seat Height Adjuster Six-Way Power Driver Seat If your vehicle has this feature, the control is at the desired height.
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... center console of the driver seat lower cushion on the inboard side. One indicator light will be lit. Heated Seats If your vehicle has this feature, the knob is located on the front of the instrument panel above the shift lever. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to operate. 1-4 The ignition...
... center console of the driver seat lower cushion on the inboard side. One indicator light will be lit. Heated Seats If your vehicle has this feature, the knob is located on the front of the instrument panel above the shift lever. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to operate. 1-4 The ignition...
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... wearing safety belts. 1. Here is how to buckle up the safety belt webbing. Then pull the belt across you will engage the child restraint locking feature. Rear Seat Passengers It is not in the rear seat are hurt more slowly. 1-25 Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to unlock it...
... wearing safety belts. 1. Here is how to buckle up the safety belt webbing. Then pull the belt across you will engage the child restraint locking feature. Rear Seat Passengers It is not in the rear seat are hurt more slowly. 1-25 Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to unlock it...
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... interior lamp controls. After an airbag inflates, you in flate only once. Be sure to 10 minutes after a crash. Your vehicle has a feature that your airbag system will not be serviced.
... interior lamp controls. After an airbag inflates, you in flate only once. Be sure to 10 minutes after a crash. Your vehicle has a feature that your airbag system will not be serviced.
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Section 2 Features and Controls Parking Brake ...2-22 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-23 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-24 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-25 Engine Exhaust ...2-25 Running the ...
Section 2 Features and Controls Parking Brake ...2-22 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-23 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-24 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-25 Engine Exhaust ...2-25 Running the ...
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... two times within five seconds to lock the doors. This also arms the content theft-deterrent system. Remote Keyless Entry System Operation With this feature, you can shut it off . To stop the panic alarm, press this button again. Your vehicle's theft-deterrent system can be programmed to arm/disarm...
... two times within five seconds to lock the doors. This also arms the content theft-deterrent system. Remote Keyless Entry System Operation With this feature, you can shut it off . To stop the panic alarm, press this button again. Your vehicle's theft-deterrent system can be programmed to arm/disarm...
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... lock switch, a second time. K (Unlock): To unlock the doors, press the unlock symbol. The doors will arm after the doors are closed. The delayed locking feature can be overridden by pressing the lock button on the driver's and front passenger's doors. Q (Lock): Remove the ignition key and press the lock symbol...
... lock switch, a second time. K (Unlock): To unlock the doors, press the unlock symbol. The doors will arm after the doors are closed. The delayed locking feature can be overridden by pressing the lock button on the driver's and front passenger's doors. Q (Lock): Remove the ignition key and press the lock symbol...
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.... In the following two situations, all doors will lock again when: Programmable Automatic Door Unlock Your vehicle is programmed to access them. 2-8 To turn this feature on or off . • The brake pedal is applied, a door is opened and then closed, and the brake pedal is released. • A door is ...opened and closed . Automatic Door Lock With this feature, all the doors will automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P) if the ignition is in the run position and press...
.... In the following two situations, all doors will lock again when: Programmable Automatic Door Unlock Your vehicle is programmed to access them. 2-8 To turn this feature on or off . • The brake pedal is applied, a door is opened and then closed, and the brake pedal is released. • A door is ...opened and closed . Automatic Door Lock With this feature, all the doors will automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P) if the ignition is in the run position and press...
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... red band on page 2-17. Press the switch down all doors are located on both the driver's and passenger's side. 2-12 Your vehicle has a lockout feature to be lowered without holding the switch. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on the button is showing, the lockout... the top of the switch. Power Windows Express-Down Window The driver's window switch has an express-down feature that allows the window to prevent rear seat passengers from side-to turn the feature on each rear window is located on and off . Visor Vanity Mirrors Your vehicle has covered visor vanity...
... red band on page 2-17. Press the switch down all doors are located on both the driver's and passenger's side. 2-12 Your vehicle has a lockout feature to be lowered without holding the switch. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on the button is showing, the lockout... the top of the switch. Power Windows Express-Down Window The driver's window switch has an express-down feature that allows the window to prevent rear seat passengers from side-to turn the feature on each rear window is located on and off . Visor Vanity Mirrors Your vehicle has covered visor vanity...
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... system. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system. The system will arm immediately. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on the transmitter is pressed before the minute has passed, the system will disarm when the unlock button is...
... system. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system. The system will arm immediately. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on the transmitter is pressed before the minute has passed, the system will disarm when the unlock button is...
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...designed to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key and let up to 10 minutes after the ignition is a safety feature. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you do not, your engine might not perform properly. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) only when...try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle has a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will cause your battery to drain much sooner. Excessive heat can damage your vehicle's warranty. To restart when you use NEUTRAL (N) only. ...
...designed to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key and let up to 10 minutes after the ignition is a safety feature. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you do not, your engine might not perform properly. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) only when...try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle has a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will cause your battery to drain much sooner. Excessive heat can damage your vehicle's warranty. To restart when you use NEUTRAL (N) only. ...
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... coolant heater plugged in? You could overheat and cause a fire. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Before starting your vehicle has this feature, in a minimum of extension cord could be damaged. The cord is not required. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could be seriously injured...
... coolant heater plugged in? You could overheat and cause a fire. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Before starting your vehicle has this feature, in a minimum of extension cord could be damaged. The cord is not required. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could be seriously injured...
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... time, please consult your vehicle. Press the on /off button. 2-27 If an abnormal temperature reading is on /off button will both appear in this feature, an automatic dimming mirror automatically dims to the proper level to cycle between °F, °C and off . Under certain circumstances, especially in idle, an increase...
... time, please consult your vehicle. Press the on /off button. 2-27 If an abnormal temperature reading is on /off button will both appear in this feature, an automatic dimming mirror automatically dims to the proper level to cycle between °F, °C and off . Under certain circumstances, especially in idle, an increase...
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... a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder, or a similar magnetic item. In order to operate the automatic dimming, compass and temperature features. If CAL is displayed. Y On/Off: Press this feature, the automatic dimming mirror automatically dims to the proper level to indicate the automatic dimming is set correctly. If the automatic...
... a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder, or a similar magnetic item. In order to operate the automatic dimming, compass and temperature features. If CAL is displayed. Y On/Off: Press this feature, the automatic dimming mirror automatically dims to the proper level to indicate the automatic dimming is set correctly. If the automatic...
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... information profile at www.myonstar.com. By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands, you to an advisor. It is a feature of OnStar® Personal Calling that is included for more about OnStar® Personal Calling, refer to the OnStar® User's Guide in the vehicle...
... information profile at www.myonstar.com. By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands, you to an advisor. It is a feature of OnStar® Personal Calling that is included for more about OnStar® Personal Calling, refer to the OnStar® User's Guide in the vehicle...
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... used in this panel upward in the lower position, do the following: 1. The panel/cargo cover can be equipped with an adjustable panel/cargo cover feature.
... used in this panel upward in the lower position, do the following: 1. The panel/cargo cover can be equipped with an adjustable panel/cargo cover feature.
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Section 3 Instrument Panel Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-79 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-79 Radio Reception ...3-80 Care of Your CDs ...3-80 Care of the CD Player ...3-81 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-81 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-81 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-81 Gate Ajar Light ...3-37 Fuel Gage ...3-37 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-38 Audio System(s) ...3-38 Setting the Time ...3-40 Radio with CD (Base Level) ...3-40 Radio with CD (MP3) ...3-50 Radio with Six-Disc CD ...3-65 3-2
Section 3 Instrument Panel Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-79 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-79 Radio Reception ...3-80 Care of Your CDs ...3-80 Care of the CD Player ...3-81 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-81 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-81 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-81 Gate Ajar Light ...3-37 Fuel Gage ...3-37 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-38 Audio System(s) ...3-38 Setting the Time ...3-40 Radio with CD (Base Level) ...3-40 Radio with CD (MP3) ...3-50 Radio with Six-Disc CD ...3-65 3-2