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2009 Pontiac Torrent Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-55 Restraint System Check ...1-70 Features ... Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-26 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 Headlamp Aiming ...5-43 Bulb Replacement ...5-43 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-47 Tires ...5-48 Appearance Care ...5-82 Vehicle Identification ...5-90 Electrical System ...5-91 ...
2009 Pontiac Torrent Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-55 Restraint System Check ...1-70 Features ... Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-26 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 Headlamp Aiming ...5-43 Bulb Replacement ...5-43 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-47 Tires ...5-48 Appearance Care ...5-82 Vehicle Identification ...5-90 Electrical System ...5-91 ...
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... ...3-98 Bluetooth® ...3-98 Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System ...3-109 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-118 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-118 Radio Reception ...3-119 Multi-Band Antenna ...3-120 Highbeam On Light ...3-38 Service All-Wheel Drive Light ...3-39 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-39 Gate Ajar Light ...3-40 Door Ajar Light ...3-40 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-40...
... ...3-98 Bluetooth® ...3-98 Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System ...3-109 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-118 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-118 Radio Reception ...3-119 Multi-Band Antenna ...3-120 Highbeam On Light ...3-38 Service All-Wheel Drive Light ...3-39 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-39 Gate Ajar Light ...3-40 Door Ajar Light ...3-40 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-40...
Owner's Manual
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... while, you need to indicate that there may be a problem with the drive system and service is overheating. See All-Wheel Drive on page 5-41 and DIC Warnings and Messages on when the rear drive system is required. An ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF message will come on page 3-49 for more information. See All...light stays on for more information. 3-39 To reset the light, turn off and then back on again. This light and the SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) will appear in the center of your dealer/retailer right away. If this light stays on ,...
... while, you need to indicate that there may be a problem with the drive system and service is overheating. See All-Wheel Drive on page 5-41 and DIC Warnings and Messages on when the rear drive system is required. An ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF message will come on page 3-49 for more information. See All...light stays on for more information. 3-39 To reset the light, turn off and then back on again. This light and the SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) will appear in the center of your dealer/retailer right away. If this light stays on ,...
Owner's Manual
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...the driver to correct the condition. Some messages cannot be cleared. ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF If 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 not running and the condition persists, see your dealer/retailer.... run the engine for more urgent. You should take any messages. This message turns off all accessories. See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on page 4-8 and All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light on page 3-39 for at least 10 minutes to allow the battery to recharge. Pressing any of the...
...the driver to correct the condition. Some messages cannot be cleared. ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF If 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 not running and the condition persists, see your dealer/retailer.... run the engine for more urgent. You should take any messages. This message turns off all accessories. See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on page 4-8 and All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light on page 3-39 for at least 10 minutes to allow the battery to recharge. Pressing any of the...
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... on page 3-42 for more information. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-39. Stop and turn off the vehicle. See Service All-Wheel Drive Light on page 3-30. The brake system warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster when this message appears on the DIC display.... by your dealer/retailer as soon as it is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving, the AWD system needs service. Connecting a battery charger to your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays along with the airbag system. SERVICE AIR BAG This message ...
... on page 3-42 for more information. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-39. Stop and turn off the vehicle. See Service All-Wheel Drive Light on page 3-30. The brake system warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster when this message appears on the DIC display.... by your dealer/retailer as soon as it is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving, the AWD system needs service. Connecting a battery charger to your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays along with the airbag system. SERVICE AIR BAG This message ...
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... ...4-14 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-15 Highway Hypnosis ...4-15 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-16 Winter Driving ...4-17 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-19 Rocking Your Vehicle to...26 Towing a Trailer ...4-33 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-3 Braking ...4-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Braking in Emergencies ...4-5 StabiliTrak® System ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-7 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-8 Steering ...4-9 ...
... ...4-14 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-15 Highway Hypnosis ...4-15 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-16 Winter Driving ...4-17 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-19 Rocking Your Vehicle to...26 Towing a Trailer ...4-33 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-3 Braking ...4-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Braking in Emergencies ...4-5 StabiliTrak® System ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-7 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-8 Steering ...4-9 ...
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... panel cluster and TRACTION CONTROL ON briefly displays. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect the vehicle's performance. See Service All-Wheel Drive Light on page 3-39 and DIC Warnings and Messages on the instrument panel cluster and TRACTION CONTROL OFF briefly displays. All... come on, TCS might not be working and the vehicle should be turned off until there is normal. This light and the SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE message in the DIC will not turn off by pressing the StabiliTrak/ TCS button, located next to indicate there may be activated again by ...
... panel cluster and TRACTION CONTROL ON briefly displays. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect the vehicle's performance. See Service All-Wheel Drive Light on page 3-39 and DIC Warnings and Messages on the instrument panel cluster and TRACTION CONTROL OFF briefly displays. All... come on, TCS might not be working and the vehicle should be turned off until there is normal. This light and the SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE message in the DIC will not turn off by pressing the StabiliTrak/ TCS button, located next to indicate there may be activated again by ...
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... DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-49 for service. If you turn the ignition off when the rear drive system cools down. To reset the light, turn the steering wheel in either direction several times until you may notice a reduced amount of time, contact your dealer/retailer for...Power Steering (3.4L V6 Engine) If the engine stalls while driving, the power steering assist system will turn off and then back on again. The All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light comes on along with the ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF message when the rear drive system is not functioning, the vehicle can be reset.
... DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-49 for service. If you turn the ignition off when the rear drive system cools down. To reset the light, turn the steering wheel in either direction several times until you may notice a reduced amount of time, contact your dealer/retailer for...Power Steering (3.4L V6 Engine) If the engine stalls while driving, the power steering assist system will turn off and then back on again. The All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light comes on along with the ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF message when the rear drive system is not functioning, the vehicle can be reset.
Owner's Manual
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.... See "Dolly Towing" later in this section. These vehicles can be dinghy towed from the front. Do not tow an all-wheel-drive vehicle with any of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. The vehicle was not designed to be dinghy towed from the front. If the vehicle ...is all-wheel-drive, it can also be towed by placing them on a platform trailer with all four wheels off of the ground. If the vehicle is front-wheel drive, it cannot be towed with two of its wheels on the ground. Dinghy Towing (Vehicles with a 5-...
.... See "Dolly Towing" later in this section. These vehicles can be dinghy towed from the front. Do not tow an all-wheel-drive vehicle with any of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. The vehicle was not designed to be dinghy towed from the front. If the vehicle ...is all-wheel-drive, it can also be towed by placing them on a platform trailer with all four wheels off of the ground. If the vehicle is front-wheel drive, it cannot be towed with two of its wheels on the ground. Dinghy Towing (Vehicles with a 5-...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle to the dolly following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Attach the dolly to the dolly. 8. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 3. Firmly set the parking brake. 5. Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with a 5-speed Transmission) To dolly tow a front-wheel drive vehicle with a 5-speed transmission from the front with a clamping device designed for towing. 6. Clamp...
... vehicle to the dolly following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Attach the dolly to the dolly. 8. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 3. Firmly set the parking brake. 5. Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with a 5-speed Transmission) To dolly tow a front-wheel drive vehicle with a 5-speed transmission from the front with a clamping device designed for towing. 6. Clamp...
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... with any of its wheels on the ground: 1. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 4-30 To tow a front-wheel-drive vehicle from the front with two wheels on the ground. Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with a 5-speed Transmission) Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with a 6-speed Transmission) Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground...
... with any of its wheels on the ground: 1. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 4-30 To tow a front-wheel-drive vehicle from the front with two wheels on the ground. Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with a 5-speed Transmission) Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with a 6-speed Transmission) Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground...
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... dolly. 8. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the dolly following the manufacturer's instructions. 7. Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with a 6-speed Transmission) All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be placed on the ground. Firmly set the parking brake. 5. 3.
... dolly. 8. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the dolly following the manufacturer's instructions. 7. Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with a 6-speed Transmission) All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be placed on the ground. Firmly set the parking brake. 5. 3.
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... and Appearance Care Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...5-29 Power Steering Fluid ...5-30 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-31 Brakes ...5-32 Battery ...5-35 Jump Starting ...5-36 All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 Headlamp Aiming ...5-43 Bulb Replacement ...5-43 Halogen Bulbs ...5-43 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps ...5-44 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back...
... and Appearance Care Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...5-29 Power Steering Fluid ...5-30 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-31 Brakes ...5-32 Battery ...5-35 Jump Starting ...5-36 All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 Headlamp Aiming ...5-43 Bulb Replacement ...5-43 Halogen Bulbs ...5-43 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps ...5-44 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back...
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..., do the following: 1. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. To disconnect the jumper cables from the other vehicle. 5. How to Check Lubricant All-Wheel Drive If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure to check the lubricant. Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine...
..., do the following: 1. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. To disconnect the jumper cables from the other vehicle. 5. How to Check Lubricant All-Wheel Drive If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure to check the lubricant. Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine...
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 5-95
... 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 5-95
Owner's Manual
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Recheck fluid level after filling. Capacities Application Fuel Tank Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive Transmission Fluid Automatic 5-Speed AF33 Transmission Automatic 6-Speed 6T70 Transmission Wheel Nut Torque 4.1 qt 9.5 qt 100 lb ft 3.9 L 9.0 L 140 Y 20.5 gal 16.6 gal 77.6 L 62.8 L English Metric All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ...
Recheck fluid level after filling. Capacities Application Fuel Tank Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive Transmission Fluid Automatic 5-Speed AF33 Transmission Automatic 6-Speed 6T70 Transmission Wheel Nut Torque 4.1 qt 9.5 qt 100 lb ft 3.9 L 9.0 L 140 Y 20.5 gal 16.6 gal 77.6 L 62.8 L English Metric All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ...
Owner's Manual
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... an Airbag Inflates? ...1-62 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-60 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-58 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator ...3-29 All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-39 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-8 All-Wheel-Drive Service Light ...3-39 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Warning Light ...3-31 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated...
... an Airbag Inflates? ...1-62 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-60 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-58 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator ...3-29 All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-39 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-8 All-Wheel-Drive Service Light ...3-39 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Warning Light ...3-31 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated...
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... Locking ...2-10 Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-11 Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-42 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-42 DIC Vehicle ...Personalization ...3-57 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-49 Driving At Night ...4-13 Before a Long Trip ...4-15 Defensive ...4-2 Drunk ...4-3 Highway Hypnosis ...
... Locking ...2-10 Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-11 Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-42 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-42 DIC Vehicle ...Personalization ...3-57 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-49 Driving At Night ...4-13 Before a Long Trip ...4-15 Defensive ...4-2 Drunk ...4-3 Highway Hypnosis ...
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Lights ...3-13 Airbag Readiness ...3-28 All-Wheel Drive Disabled ...3-39 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...3-31 Brake System Warning ...3-30 Change Engine Oil ...3-37 Charging System ...3-30 Cruise Control ...3-38 Door ...Warning ...3-41 Oil Pressure ...3-36 On Reminder ...3-13 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-29 Reduced Engine Power ...3-38 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-27 Security ...3-37 Service All-Wheel-Drive ...3-39 Service Vehicle Soon ...3-40 Tire Pressure ...3-33 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ...3-32 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-20 Locks Delayed Locking ...2-10 Door ...2-...
Lights ...3-13 Airbag Readiness ...3-28 All-Wheel Drive Disabled ...3-39 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...3-31 Brake System Warning ...3-30 Change Engine Oil ...3-37 Charging System ...3-30 Cruise Control ...3-38 Door ...Warning ...3-41 Oil Pressure ...3-36 On Reminder ...3-13 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-29 Reduced Engine Power ...3-38 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-27 Security ...3-37 Service All-Wheel-Drive ...3-39 Service Vehicle Soon ...3-40 Tire Pressure ...3-33 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ...3-32 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-20 Locks Delayed Locking ...2-10 Door ...2-...
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...37 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle ...5-5 All-Wheel-Drive Light ...3-39 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Lamp ...3-34 Publications Ordering Information ...7-16 Scheduling Appointments...Rear Seat ...1-10 StabiliTrak® System ...4-6 Start Vehicle, Remote ...2-7 Starting the Engine ...2-22 12 Steering ...4-9 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-118 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Storage Areas Center Console ...2-42 Convenience Net ...2-47 Cupholders ...2-42 Glove Box ...2-42 Luggage Carrier ...2-42 Rear ...
...37 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle ...5-5 All-Wheel-Drive Light ...3-39 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Lamp ...3-34 Publications Ordering Information ...7-16 Scheduling Appointments...Rear Seat ...1-10 StabiliTrak® System ...4-6 Start Vehicle, Remote ...2-7 Starting the Engine ...2-22 12 Steering ...4-9 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-118 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Storage Areas Center Console ...2-42 Convenience Net ...2-47 Cupholders ...2-42 Glove Box ...2-42 Luggage Carrier ...2-42 Rear ...