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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...(s) ...3-67 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the 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...
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...(s) ...3-67 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the 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...
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... manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature to lock or unlock your vehicle from the factory with the key is two. system may be disabled. The vehicle's hood, liftgate or doors are on page 3-60 for additional information. There is too high. The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if any of...
... manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature to lock or unlock your vehicle from the factory with the key is two. system may be disabled. The vehicle's hood, liftgate or doors are on page 3-60 for additional information. There is too high. The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if any of...
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.... Before starting the engine, be damaged. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. If the cord will be seriously injured. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. How long should you have, and some other things. Also, the wrong kind of oil you keep it was before...
.... Before starting the engine, be damaged. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. If the cord will be seriously injured. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. How long should you have, and some other things. Also, the wrong kind of oil you keep it was before...
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... the direction of objects to ON/RUN. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5. Operation Tips • Clear away any non-GM approved hood deflectors that the filter needs to replace the filter. 3-24 Reductions in dusty areas, indicate that could cut or damage the...
... the direction of objects to ON/RUN. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5. Operation Tips • Clear away any non-GM approved hood deflectors that the filter needs to replace the filter. 3-24 Reductions in dusty areas, indicate that could cut or damage the...
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... push pin out 0.5 in (13 mm) for removal. 2. Pry the center of filter to access the filter. 5. Reverse Steps 1 through 5. 3-25 Open the hood. 3. Remove the air inlet panel to use the following steps: 4. To change the passenger compartment air filter, use see Maintenance Replacement Parts on the...
... push pin out 0.5 in (13 mm) for removal. 2. Pry the center of filter to access the filter. 5. Reverse Steps 1 through 5. 3-25 Open the hood. 3. Remove the air inlet panel to use the following steps: 4. To change the passenger compartment air filter, use see Maintenance Replacement Parts on the...
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... on when your driving accordingly. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on some vehicles when the hood is not closed completely. If this message stays on fuel. LIFTGATE OPEN This message displays when the liftgate is overheating, severe engine ...page 3-44, and Filling the Tank on page 5-11. This message displays along with a continuous chime when the engine has overheated. See Hood Release on page 5-8 for service as soon as possible. The performance may occur. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to create...
... on when your driving accordingly. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on some vehicles when the hood is not closed completely. If this message stays on fuel. LIFTGATE OPEN This message displays when the liftgate is overheating, severe engine ...page 3-44, and Filling the Tank on page 5-11. This message displays along with a continuous chime when the engine has overheated. See Hood Release on page 5-8 for service as soon as possible. The performance may occur. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to create...
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... Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-6 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 ...5-15 Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-22 Engine Coolant...
... Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-6 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 ...5-15 Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-22 Engine Coolant...
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.... • Do not smoke while pumping fuel. • Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can be burned. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other than the ground. • Bring the ...damaged if this occurs. Be careful not to you even when the engine is not running. 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. Static electricity...
.... • Do not smoke while pumping fuel. • Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can be burned. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other than the ground. • Bring the ...damaged if this occurs. Be careful not to you even when the engine is not running. 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. Static electricity...
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Then go to the front of the vehicle and move the secondary hood release lever to the left of the brake pedal. 2. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it firmly. 5-11 Lift the hood. Then pull the hood down and close it . It is located inside the vehicle, to the right. 3. Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on properly.
Then go to the front of the vehicle and move the secondary hood release lever to the left of the brake pedal. 2. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it firmly. 5-11 Lift the hood. Then pull the hood down and close it . It is located inside the vehicle, to the right. 3. Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on properly.
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.4L V6, here is what you will see: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.4L V6, here is what you will see: 5-12
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...® coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is no coolant, your engine catches fire because you just open the hood. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from it can be burned if you spill coolant on driving to a safe place in an... gage on a hot engine. Engine Overheating You will burn if the engine parts are several different types of steam or coolant before you open the hood. If you keep driving with no sign of engine overheating messages that may be badly burned. You or others could be displayed in it .
...® coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is no coolant, your engine catches fire because you just open the hood. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from it can be burned if you spill coolant on driving to a safe place in an... gage on a hot engine. Engine Overheating You will burn if the engine parts are several different types of steam or coolant before you open the hood. If you keep driving with no sign of engine overheating messages that may be badly burned. You or others could be displayed in it .
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... off the engine and get service help right away. If the air conditioner is still no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" later in power and engine performance. Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mode lets your vehicle...
... off the engine and get service help right away. If the air conditioner is still no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" later in power and engine performance. Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mode lets your vehicle...
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A. Coolant Surge Tank 5-27 Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. 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 boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is not running and can injure you.
A. Coolant Surge Tank 5-27 Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. 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 boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is not running and can injure you.
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3. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) and a remote negative (−) jump starting terminal for jump starting. Turn off the ignition on both batteries. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on the cover. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into place. 5-39 The remote positive (+) terminal is located ...
3. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) and a remote negative (−) jump starting terminal for jump starting. Turn off the ignition on both batteries. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on the cover. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into place. 5-39 The remote positive (+) terminal is located ...
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See Hood Release on page 5-50. Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you to release it from the vehicle. 5-47 ... carefully disengaged from the hidden, lower headlamp mount. The headlamp assembly will need to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. 2. Open the hood. Be sure to be injured. Bulb Replacement For the proper type of these bulbs: 1. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact...
See Hood Release on page 5-50. Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you to release it from the vehicle. 5-47 ... carefully disengaged from the hidden, lower headlamp mount. The headlamp assembly will need to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. 2. Open the hood. Be sure to be injured. Bulb Replacement For the proper type of these bulbs: 1. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact...
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... on page 6-12 for more information. Capacities English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Cooling System 3.4L V6 Engine 10.5 qt 9.9 L 3.6L V6 Engine 12.5 qt 11.1 L Engine Oil with Filter 3.4L V6 Engine...
... on page 6-12 for more information. Capacities English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Cooling System 3.4L V6 Engine 10.5 qt 9.9 L 3.6L V6 Engine 12.5 qt 11.1 L Engine Oil with Filter 3.4L V6 Engine...
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... driven under dusty conditions, the filter may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment. 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...
... driven under dusty conditions, the filter may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment. 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...
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...). Usage Carrier Assembly - Differential (Rear Drive Module) Fluid/Lubricant Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl 6-13 U.S. 89021677, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting GM Speci...75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood and Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hinges, Rear (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 992887). U.S. 12345579, in Canada 89021678...
...). Usage Carrier Assembly - Differential (Rear Drive Module) Fluid/Lubricant Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl 6-13 U.S. 89021677, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting GM Speci...75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood and Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hinges, Rear (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 992887). U.S. 12345579, in Canada 89021678...
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... ...3-18 CD, MP3 ...3-90, 3-95 Center Console Storage Area ...2-43 Chains, Tire ...5-75 Charging System Light ...3-32 Check Engine Light ...3-36 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-96 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...1-37 Infants and Young Children ...1-34 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...1-42 Older Children...
... ...3-18 CD, MP3 ...3-90, 3-95 Center Console Storage Area ...2-43 Chains, Tire ...5-75 Charging System Light ...3-32 Check Engine Light ...3-36 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-96 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...1-37 Infants and Young Children ...1-34 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...1-42 Older Children...