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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...(s) ...3-38 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-36 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-40 Bulb Replacement ...5-42 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-45 Tires ...5-46 Appearance Care ...5-74 Vehicle Identification ...5-82 Electrical System...
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...(s) ...3-38 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-36 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-40 Bulb Replacement ...5-42 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-45 Tires ...5-46 Appearance Care ...5-74 Vehicle Identification ...5-82 Electrical System...
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... you do not, it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Before starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. How long should be sure to unplug and store the cord as it away from moving engine parts. Turn off...
... you do not, it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Before starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. How long should be sure to unplug and store the cord as it away from moving engine parts. Turn off...
Owner's Manual
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-11. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. G. J. See Hood Release on page 3-79. See Horn on page 2-31 B. Climate Control System. R. S. See Outside Power Mirrors on page 3-6. ...See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 3-22. See Outlet Adjustment on page 4-9. Hazard Warning Flashers. K. O. See Audio System(s) on page 1-4. Hood Release. See Heated Seats on page 3-38. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 3-15. D. Instrument Panel Cluster. Audio Steering Wheel ...
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-11. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. G. J. See Hood Release on page 3-79. See Horn on page 2-31 B. Climate Control System. R. S. See Outside Power Mirrors on page 3-6. ...See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 3-22. See Outlet Adjustment on page 4-9. Hazard Warning Flashers. K. O. See Audio System(s) on page 1-4. Hood Release. See Heated Seats on page 3-38. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 3-15. D. Instrument Panel Cluster. Audio Steering Wheel ...
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...; Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may occur more quickly in the rear of the engine compartment on page 6-4 for when to be replaced as part of routine... the filter needs to replace the filter. 1. Remove the push pins from the rear of the passenger's side air inlet panel. Open the hood. 3.
...; Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may occur more quickly in the rear of the engine compartment on page 6-4 for when to be replaced as part of routine... the filter needs to replace the filter. 1. Remove the push pins from the rear of the passenger's side air inlet panel. Open the hood. 3.
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... 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...
... 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...
Owner's Manual
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...and others could be maintained until the filling is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-10 Static electricity discharge from any surface other ...you even when the engine is not running. You can ignite the gasoline vapor. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle.
...and others could be maintained until the filling is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-10 Static electricity discharge from any surface other ...you even when the engine is not running. You can ignite the gasoline vapor. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle.
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Lift the hood. Then go to the right. 3. It is located inside the vehicle, to the left of the vehicle and move the secondary hood release lever to the front of the steering column. 2. Then pull the hood down and close it . Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on properly. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it firmly. 5-11
Lift the hood. Then go to the right. 3. It is located inside the vehicle, to the left of the vehicle and move the secondary hood release lever to the front of the steering column. 2. Then pull the hood down and close it . Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on properly. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it firmly. 5-11
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood you will see the following: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood you will see the following: 5-12
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... in an emergency. Sometimes the engine can get everyone away from it. You or others could be covered by your warranty. If you open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear no sign of the vehicle until there is no steam, the problem may not be... when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. Notice: If your engine catches fire because you just open the hood.
... in an emergency. Sometimes the engine can get everyone away from it. You or others could be covered by your warranty. If you open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear no sign of the vehicle until there is no steam, the problem may not be... when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. Notice: If your engine catches fire because you just open the hood.
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... you can idle the engine for about ten minutes. The engine oil will indicate an overheat condition exists. You may decide not to lift the hood but to a safe place in a traffic jam, shift to be avoided. If you are parked. Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mode allows...
... you can idle the engine for about ten minutes. The engine oil will indicate an overheat condition exists. You may decide not to lift the hood but to a safe place in a traffic jam, shift to be avoided. If you are parked. Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mode allows...
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... the cooling system. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not, you . Coolant Surge Tank 5-26 Keep hands, clothing and...
... the cooling system. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not, you . Coolant Surge Tank 5-26 Keep hands, clothing and...
Owner's Manual
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... and the engine oil dipstick. {CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on the cover. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) and a remote negative (−) jump starting . To access...
... and the engine oil dipstick. {CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on the cover. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) and a remote negative (−) jump starting . To access...
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...: 1. Be sure to release it from the vehicle. 5-42 Pull the headlamp assembly toward you drop or scratch the bulb. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. You or others could be carefully disengaged from the hidden, lower headlamp mount. Remove the three... headlamp assembly attachment screws. 3. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Open the hood. Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps To replace one of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on the bulb package. 2. Halogen ...
...: 1. Be sure to release it from the vehicle. 5-42 Pull the headlamp assembly toward you drop or scratch the bulb. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. You or others could be carefully disengaged from the hidden, lower headlamp mount. Remove the three... headlamp assembly attachment screws. 3. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Open the hood. Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps To replace one of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on the bulb package. 2. Halogen ...
Owner's Manual
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... will make them repaired or replaced. More frequent lubrication may require replacement more of wear. Inspect all key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor and release pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding seats, and liftgate hinges. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system...
... will make them repaired or replaced. More frequent lubrication may require replacement more of wear. Inspect all key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor and release pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding seats, and liftgate hinges. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system...
Owner's Manual
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...No. U.S. 88900925, in Canada 10953474). Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Carrier Assembly - Differential (Rear Drive Module) and Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) Hood and Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hinges, Rear (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 10953474). U.S. 12346241, in Canada 992887). U.S. 12346293... Fluid (GM Part No. Usage Windshield Washer Fluid/Lubricant GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent. Usage Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Fluid/Lubricant Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No.
...No. U.S. 88900925, in Canada 10953474). Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Carrier Assembly - Differential (Rear Drive Module) and Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) Hood and Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hinges, Rear (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 10953474). U.S. 12346241, in Canada 992887). U.S. 12346293... Fluid (GM Part No. Usage Windshield Washer Fluid/Lubricant GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent. Usage Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Fluid/Lubricant Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No.
Owner's Manual
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... CD Player ...3-81 Your CDs ...3-80 Cargo Lamp ...3-17 Center Console Storage Area ...2-35 Chains, Tire ...5-61 Check Engine Light ...3-32 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-80 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...1-36 Infants and Young Children ...1-33 B Battery ...5-34 Run-Down Protection ...3-18 Battery Warning Light...
... CD Player ...3-81 Your CDs ...3-80 Cargo Lamp ...3-17 Center Console Storage Area ...2-35 Chains, Tire ...5-61 Check Engine Light ...3-32 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-80 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...1-36 Infants and Young Children ...1-33 B Battery ...5-34 Run-Down Protection ...3-18 Battery Warning Light...
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... Beam Changer ...3-8 On Reminder ...3-14 Heated Seats ...1-4 Heater ...3-19 Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ...1-3 Highbeam On Light ...3-37 Highway Hypnosis ...4-23 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-24 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 Horn ...3-6 How to Use This Manual ...ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-17 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness ...3-16 Cluster...
... Beam Changer ...3-8 On Reminder ...3-14 Heated Seats ...1-4 Heater ...3-19 Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ...1-3 Highbeam On Light ...3-37 Highway Hypnosis ...4-23 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-24 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 Horn ...3-6 How to Use This Manual ...ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-17 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness ...3-16 Cluster...