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2008 Pontiac Torrent Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-56 Restraint System Check ...1-71 Features ... Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-27 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-44 Headlamp Aiming ...5-46 Bulb Replacement ...5-47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-51 Tires ...5-52 Appearance Care ...5-88 Vehicle Identification ...5-98 Electrical System ...5-99 ...
2008 Pontiac Torrent Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-56 Restraint System Check ...1-71 Features ... Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-27 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-44 Headlamp Aiming ...5-46 Bulb Replacement ...5-47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-51 Tires ...5-52 Appearance Care ...5-88 Vehicle Identification ...5-98 Electrical System ...5-99 ...
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If you maintain brake application. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Do not shift into a drive gear while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Notice: Shifting to ... ease pressure on the brake pedal, your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. You could move the shift lever into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed may damage the transmission. Make sure the vehicle is not running at high speed. Then ...
If you maintain brake application. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Do not shift into a drive gear while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Notice: Shifting to ... ease pressure on the brake pedal, your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. You could move the shift lever into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed may damage the transmission. Make sure the vehicle is not running at high speed. Then ...
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... without damaging the transmission, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. To rock the vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R) while your warranty. Then press the shift lever button and move very rapidly. Unless your... foot is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is not running at high speed when shifting your vehicle could move the shift lever into...
... without damaging the transmission, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. To rock the vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R) while your warranty. Then press the shift lever button and move very rapidly. Unless your... foot is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is not running at high speed when shifting your vehicle could move the shift lever into...
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... ...3-110 Radio Reception ...3-111 Multi-Band Antenna ...3-112 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-41 Highbeam On Light ...3-41 Service All-Wheel Drive Light ...3-42 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-42 Gate Ajar Light ...3-42 Door Ajar Light ...3-43 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-43 Fuel Gage ...3-43 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-44 Driver ...
... ...3-110 Radio Reception ...3-111 Multi-Band Antenna ...3-112 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-41 Highbeam On Light ...3-41 Service All-Wheel Drive Light ...3-42 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-42 Gate Ajar Light ...3-42 Door Ajar Light ...3-43 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-43 Fuel Gage ...3-43 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-44 Driver ...
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... is not completely closed. If the light stays on page 3-52 for more information. Gate Ajar Light This light and the SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) will appear in the center of your liftgate is overheating. 3-42 If this light stays on page... that there may be a problem with the liftgate open can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to reset the light. Service All-Wheel Drive Light This light is required. Driving with the drive system and service is located in the Driver Information Center (DIC) too. This light will come on and stay on page ...
... is not completely closed. If the light stays on page 3-52 for more information. Gate Ajar Light This light and the SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) will appear in the center of your liftgate is overheating. 3-42 If this light stays on page... that there may be a problem with the liftgate open can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to reset the light. Service All-Wheel Drive Light This light is required. Driving with the drive system and service is located in the Driver Information Center (DIC) too. This light will come on and stay on page ...
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...that the battery is overheating. Pressing any messages that appear on page 3-18 for a while, you need to clear them . ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF If your dealer/retailer right away. BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the charging system detects that clearing the messages will ... If the engine is not running and the condition persists, see your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays along with the All-Wheel Drive Disabled light when the rear drive system is being drained. You may appear one after another. The following are more urgent....
...that the battery is overheating. Pressing any messages that appear on page 3-18 for a while, you need to clear them . ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF If your dealer/retailer right away. BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the charging system detects that clearing the messages will ... If the engine is not running and the condition persists, see your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays along with the All-Wheel Drive Disabled light when the rear drive system is being drained. You may appear one after another. The following are more urgent....
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...ACTIVE This message displays while you are not closed properly. Have the vehicle serviced by your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays along with the service all-wheel drive light if a problem occurs with this message is a problem with low oil pressure. SERVICE AIR BAG This .... See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-39. PASSENGER DOOR FRONT/ REAR OPEN This message displays when one or more information. SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE If your dealer/retailer immediately. If this message appears, stop the vehicle as soon as engine damage can result from...
...ACTIVE This message displays while you are not closed properly. Have the vehicle serviced by your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays along with the service all-wheel drive light if a problem occurs with this message is a problem with low oil pressure. SERVICE AIR BAG This .... See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-39. PASSENGER DOOR FRONT/ REAR OPEN This message displays when one or more information. SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE If your dealer/retailer immediately. If this message appears, stop the vehicle as soon as engine damage can result from...
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...Roads ...4-15 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-16 Highway Hypnosis ...4-16 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-17 Winter Driving ...4-18 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-21 Rocking Your Vehicle to ... Towing ...4-27 Towing a Trailer ...4-32 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-4 Braking ...4-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Braking in Emergencies ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-6 StabiliTrak® System ...4-7 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-8 Steering ...4-9 Off-Road Recovery...
...Roads ...4-15 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-16 Highway Hypnosis ...4-16 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-17 Winter Driving ...4-18 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-21 Rocking Your Vehicle to ... Towing ...4-27 Towing a Trailer ...4-32 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-4 Braking ...4-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Braking in Emergencies ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-6 StabiliTrak® System ...4-7 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-8 Steering ...4-9 Off-Road Recovery...
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...press and hold the traction control button for more information. 4-8 StabiliTrak® can be turned off . This light and the SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE message in the DIC and the traction control system and StabiliTrak® warning light on the instrument panel cluster will be on after extended ...the light has turned off using the traction control button. The StabiliTrak® system is also applied to 15 minutes. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your driving accordingly. The STABILITRAK NOT READY message may be displayed in the DIC will come on if there is a problem with the...
...press and hold the traction control button for more information. 4-8 StabiliTrak® can be turned off . This light and the SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE message in the DIC and the traction control system and StabiliTrak® warning light on the instrument panel cluster will be on after extended ...the light has turned off using the traction control button. The StabiliTrak® system is also applied to 15 minutes. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your driving accordingly. The STABILITRAK NOT READY message may be displayed in the DIC will come on if there is a problem with the...
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If this light stays on along with the ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF message when the rear drive system is overheating. The electric power steering system does not require regular maintenance. If the light stays on, see your dealer/retailer for more information. ... will turn off and then back on page 3-52 for service. If you turn the ignition off when the rear drive system cools down. To reset the light, turn the steering wheel in the stopped position for service repairs. If you suspect steering system problems, such as abnormally high steering effort for...
If this light stays on along with the ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF message when the rear drive system is overheating. The electric power steering system does not require regular maintenance. If the light stays on, see your dealer/retailer for more information. ... will turn off and then back on page 3-52 for service. If you turn the ignition off when the rear drive system cools down. To reset the light, turn the steering wheel in the stopped position for service repairs. If you suspect steering system problems, such as abnormally high steering effort for...
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... towed from the front. Re-connect the vehicle's battery to start the vehicle. • Is your vehicle ready to be towed with all -wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed with 6-speed Transmission) If you do recreational vehicle towing: • What's the towing capacity of its...retailer or trailering professional for about five minutes. These vehicles may also be towed by placing them on the ground, or even with all -wheel-drive vehicle if any of the towing vehicle? For vehicles being dinghy towed, the vehicle should be towed using a dolly. See your vehicle is prepared...
... towed from the front. Re-connect the vehicle's battery to start the vehicle. • Is your vehicle ready to be towed with all -wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed with 6-speed Transmission) If you do recreational vehicle towing: • What's the towing capacity of its...retailer or trailering professional for about five minutes. These vehicles may also be towed by placing them on the ground, or even with all -wheel-drive vehicle if any of the towing vehicle? For vehicles being dinghy towed, the vehicle should be towed using a dolly. See your vehicle is prepared...
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...ground. Dolly Towing (Vehicles with 5-speed Transmission) If you have a two-wheel-drive vehicle, it cannot be towed with any of its wheels will damage drivetrain components. Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with 6-speed Transmission) All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be towed with car carrier equipment. To dolly tow your ...vehicle: 1. If you have an all -wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels on the ground, will be on a dolly. 2. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4. To properly tow ...
...ground. Dolly Towing (Vehicles with 5-speed Transmission) If you have a two-wheel-drive vehicle, it cannot be towed with any of its wheels will damage drivetrain components. Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with 6-speed Transmission) All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be towed with car carrier equipment. To dolly tow your ...vehicle: 1. If you have an all -wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels on the ground, will be on a dolly. 2. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4. To properly tow ...
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.... Do not tow your vehicle towed from the rear. Put the front wheels on the ground: 1. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with two wheels on a dolly. 2. Notice: Towing your vehicle from the rear could damage it. Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with 6-speed Transmission) Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear To...
.... Do not tow your vehicle towed from the rear. Put the front wheels on the ground: 1. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with two wheels on a dolly. 2. Notice: Towing your vehicle from the rear could damage it. Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with 6-speed Transmission) Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear To...
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Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Cooling System ...5-27 Power Steering Fluid ...5-32 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-33 Brakes ...5-34 Battery ...5-37 Jump Starting ...5-38 All-Wheel Drive ...5-44 Headlamp Aiming ...5-46 Bulb Replacement ...5-47 Halogen Bulbs ...5-47 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps ...5-47 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-...
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Cooling System ...5-27 Power Steering Fluid ...5-32 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-33 Brakes ...5-34 Battery ...5-37 Jump Starting ...5-38 All-Wheel Drive ...5-44 Headlamp Aiming ...5-46 Bulb Replacement ...5-47 Halogen Bulbs ...5-47 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps ...5-47 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-...
Owner's Manual
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... the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to the bottom of the filler plug hole, you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be on the transfer case. All-Wheel Drive If you 'll need lubrication. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be sure to add some lubricant. See Recommended...
... the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to the bottom of the filler plug hole, you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be on the transfer case. All-Wheel Drive If you 'll need lubrication. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be sure to add some lubricant. See Recommended...
Owner's Manual
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... Engine Control Module, Battery Transmission Control Module, Battery Trailer Park Lamp Front Wiper Driver Side Trailer Stoplamp, Turn Signal Spare Fuel Pump Not Used All-Wheel Drive Regulated Voltage Control Passenger Side Trailer Stoplamp, Turn Signal Spare Front, Rear Washer Rear Defogger Antilock Brake System Motor Battery Main 2 Daytime Running Lamps Fuses...
... Engine Control Module, Battery Transmission Control Module, Battery Trailer Park Lamp Front Wiper Driver Side Trailer Stoplamp, Turn Signal Spare Fuel Pump Not Used All-Wheel Drive Regulated Voltage Control Passenger Side Trailer Stoplamp, Turn Signal Spare Front, Rear Washer Rear Defogger Antilock Brake System Motor Battery Main 2 Daytime Running Lamps Fuses...
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....1 L Engine Oil with Filter 3.4L V6 Engine 4.0 qt 3.8 L 3.6L V6 Engine 5.5 qt 5.2 L Fuel Tank Front-Wheel Drive 20.5 gal 77.6 L All-Wheel Drive 16.6 gal 62.8 L Transmission Fluid Automatic 5-Speed AF33 Transmission 4.1 qt 3.9 L Automatic 6-Speed 6T70 Transmission 9.5 qt 9.0 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are given in this manual. Recheck fluid...
....1 L Engine Oil with Filter 3.4L V6 Engine 4.0 qt 3.8 L 3.6L V6 Engine 5.5 qt 5.2 L Fuel Tank Front-Wheel Drive 20.5 gal 77.6 L All-Wheel Drive 16.6 gal 62.8 L Transmission Fluid Automatic 5-Speed AF33 Transmission 4.1 qt 3.9 L Automatic 6-Speed 6T70 Transmission 9.5 qt 9.0 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are given in this manual. Recheck fluid...
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... Airbag Restrain? ...1-62 Passenger Sensing System ...1-64 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-69 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-62 All-Wheel Drive ...5-44 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-42 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-8 All-Wheel-Drive Service Light ...3-42 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Antilock Brake, System Warning Light ...3-34 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated...
... Airbag Restrain? ...1-62 Passenger Sensing System ...1-64 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-69 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-62 All-Wheel Drive ...5-44 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-42 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-8 All-Wheel-Drive Service Light ...3-42 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Antilock Brake, System Warning Light ...3-34 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated...
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Liftgate Carbon Monoxide ...Light Airbag Readiness ...All-Wheel Drive Disabled ...Antilock Brake System Warning ...Brake System Warning ...Change Engine Oil ...Charging System ...Cruise Control ...Door Ajar ...Engine Coolant Temperature ... ...Gate Ajar ...Highbeam On ...Low Fuel Warning ...Malfunction Indicator ...Oil Pressure ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Reduced Engine Power ...Safety Belt Reminders ...Security ...Service All-Wheel-Drive ...Service Vehicle Soon ...TCS Warning Light ...Tire Pressure ...Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ... 2-13 3-29 3-42 3-34 3-33 3-40 3-32 3-41 ...
Liftgate Carbon Monoxide ...Light Airbag Readiness ...All-Wheel Drive Disabled ...Antilock Brake System Warning ...Brake System Warning ...Change Engine Oil ...Charging System ...Cruise Control ...Door Ajar ...Engine Coolant Temperature ... ...Gate Ajar ...Highbeam On ...Low Fuel Warning ...Malfunction Indicator ...Oil Pressure ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Reduced Engine Power ...Safety Belt Reminders ...Security ...Service All-Wheel-Drive ...Service Vehicle Soon ...TCS Warning Light ...Tire Pressure ...Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ... 2-13 3-29 3-42 3-34 3-33 3-40 3-32 3-41 ...
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... Light ...3-40 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 All-Wheel-Drive Light ...3-42 California Pershlorate Materials Requirements ...5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-4 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light...Seat ...1-10 StabiliTrak® System ...4-7 Start Vehicle, Remote ...2-8 Starting the Engine ...2-22 Steering ...4-9 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-110 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ...2-43 Convenience Net ...2-48 Cupholder(s) ...2-43 Glove Box ...2-43...
... Light ...3-40 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 All-Wheel-Drive Light ...3-42 California Pershlorate Materials Requirements ...5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-4 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light...Seat ...1-10 StabiliTrak® System ...4-7 Start Vehicle, Remote ...2-8 Starting the Engine ...2-22 Steering ...4-9 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-110 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ...2-43 Convenience Net ...2-48 Cupholder(s) ...2-43 Glove Box ...2-43...