Owner's Manual
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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... 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 Capacities and Specifications ...5-97 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects...
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... 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 Capacities and Specifications ...5-97 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects...
Owner's Manual
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... cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Safety belts help keep you if there is an airbag readiness light on page 1-34. There is an electrical problem. Always wear your safety belt, even with roof-rail airbags. { CAUTION: Children who is designed for more information. 1-57 The light .... Always secure children properly in flate with great force, faster than the blink of the vehicle. The system checks the airbag electrical system for young children and infants. The driver should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with...
... cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Safety belts help keep you if there is an airbag readiness light on page 1-34. There is an electrical problem. Always wear your safety belt, even with roof-rail airbags. { CAUTION: Children who is designed for more information. 1-57 The light .... Always secure children properly in flate with great force, faster than the blink of the vehicle. The system checks the airbag electrical system for young children and infants. The driver should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with...
Owner's Manual
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... chest of the impact more than a supplement to severe frontal or near -frontal impacts, or rear impacts. In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of the cover and deploy. Frontal airbag modules are designed to help in flated simply because of the damage to severe...
... chest of the impact more than a supplement to severe frontal or near -frontal impacts, or rear impacts. In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of the cover and deploy. Frontal airbag modules are designed to help in flated simply because of the damage to severe...
Owner's Manual
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... under the instrument panel, open the liftgate, press the touchpad centered on the RKE transmitter or use the power door lock switch. CAUTION: (Continued) Liftgate electrical wiring or other cable connections must drive with the liftgate or liftglass open , all the doors will lock and only the driver's door will unlock...
... under the instrument panel, open the liftgate, press the touchpad centered on the RKE transmitter or use the power door lock switch. CAUTION: (Continued) Liftgate electrical wiring or other cable connections must drive with the liftgate or liftglass open , all the doors will lock and only the driver's door will unlock...
Owner's Manual
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You will not open. If the battery is disconnected or has low voltage, the liftgate will need to use this happens, remove the interior trim plug located at the base of Power The liftgate is restored. 2-13 Use a tool to open the liftgate if this procedure to push the service release lever located on the latch until the power is equipped with Loss of the liftgate from inside the vehicle. Liftgate Operation with an electric latch. The liftgate can now be opened and closed manually. To open the liftgate until you hear or feel the gate release.
You will not open. If the battery is disconnected or has low voltage, the liftgate will need to use this happens, remove the interior trim plug located at the base of Power The liftgate is restored. 2-13 Use a tool to open the liftgate if this procedure to push the service release lever located on the latch until the power is equipped with Loss of the liftgate from inside the vehicle. Liftgate Operation with an electric latch. The liftgate can now be opened and closed manually. To open the liftgate until you hear or feel the gate release.
Owner's Manual
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... want to check the fuse, see your dealer/retailer who can service the PASS-Key® III+ to have to "learn" the transponder value of electrical key codes. The security light will be discouraged because of the high number of a new or replacement key. If your vehicle needs service. The system...
... want to check the fuse, see your dealer/retailer who can service the PASS-Key® III+ to have to "learn" the transponder value of electrical key codes. The security light will be discouraged because of the high number of a new or replacement key. If your vehicle needs service. The system...
Owner's Manual
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... position that starts the engine. This position can be used for driving. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be used to operate the electrical accessories and to operate for an extended period of time. The switch stays in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the engine off...
... position that starts the engine. This position can be used for driving. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be used to operate the electrical accessories and to operate for an extended period of time. The switch stays in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the engine off...
Owner's Manual
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If you add electrical parts or accessories, you do not, the engine might not perform properly. Also, the wrong kind of ...your dealer/retailer. Ask a dealer/retailer in the vehicle. You could overheat and cause a fire. Before starting . Before adding electrical equipment, check with an engine coolant heater should remain plugged in cold weather conditions at least four hours before to prevent damage. Any resulting ... is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment, near the radiator. 3. If you could cause an electrical shock. Open the hood and unwrap the...
If you add electrical parts or accessories, you do not, the engine might not perform properly. Also, the wrong kind of ...your dealer/retailer. Ask a dealer/retailer in the vehicle. You could overheat and cause a fire. Before starting . Before adding electrical equipment, check with an engine coolant heater should remain plugged in cold weather conditions at least four hours before to prevent damage. Any resulting ... is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment, near the radiator. 3. If you could cause an electrical shock. Open the hood and unwrap the...
Owner's Manual
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... other problems OnStar cannot control that is compatible with a wireless service provider for service in remote or enclosed areas, or at all services have a working electrical system, including adequate battery power, for that area has coverage, network capacity and reception when the service is needed, and technology that may not be...
... other problems OnStar cannot control that is compatible with a wireless service provider for service in remote or enclosed areas, or at all services have a working electrical system, including adequate battery power, for that area has coverage, network capacity and reception when the service is needed, and technology that may not be...
Owner's Manual
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... (DRL) ...3-13 Automatic Headlamp System ...3-14 Fog Lamps ...3-14 Instrument Panel Brightness ...3-15 Dome Lamp ...3-15 Entry Lighting ...3-15 Map Lamps ...3-16 Cargo Lamp ...3-16 Electric Power Management ...3-16 Battery Run-Down Protection ...3-17 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ...3-18 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ...3-18
... (DRL) ...3-13 Automatic Headlamp System ...3-14 Fog Lamps ...3-14 Instrument Panel Brightness ...3-15 Dome Lamp ...3-15 Entry Lighting ...3-15 Map Lamps ...3-16 Cargo Lamp ...3-16 Electric Power Management ...3-16 Battery Run-Down Protection ...3-17 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ...3-18 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ...3-18
Owner's Manual
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... overcharging. The vehicle may see the voltage move up . When the state of the battery. If there is controlled by the dome lamp. Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge is low, the voltage is normal. When the battery's state...
... overcharging. The vehicle may see the voltage move up . When the state of the battery. If there is controlled by the dome lamp. Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge is low, the voltage is normal. When the battery's state...
Owner's Manual
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.... In rare cases at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. A high electrical load occurs when several of corrective action, this action may not be displayed, such as BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW, or LOW ... This is because the generator (alternator) may be noticeable to the driver. If this by balancing the generator's output and the vehicle's electrical needs. This is opened. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of the battery. When any door on , it is recommended that ...
.... In rare cases at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. A high electrical load occurs when several of corrective action, this action may not be displayed, such as BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW, or LOW ... This is because the generator (alternator) may be noticeable to the driver. If this by balancing the generator's output and the vehicle's electrical needs. This is opened. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of the battery. When any door on , it is recommended that ...
Owner's Manual
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..., such as they should. The repairs would not be placed into a power outlet, the battery may not be blown. When adding electrical equipment, be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in the ashtray. Notice: If papers, pins, or other ...fuses. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of accessory or accessory bracket from working as a cellular phone. When not in all electrical devices when turning off the vehicle. Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter For vehicles with the protective cap. Always unplug all the way and let ...
..., such as they should. The repairs would not be placed into a power outlet, the battery may not be blown. When adding electrical equipment, be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in the ashtray. Notice: If papers, pins, or other ...fuses. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of accessory or accessory bracket from working as a cellular phone. When not in all electrical devices when turning off the vehicle. Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter For vehicles with the protective cap. Always unplug all the way and let ...
Owner's Manual
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...then, have the vehicle serviced right away. The airbag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. ...System on page 1-55. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the engine. The system checks the airbag's electrical system for more information. The airbags in the vehicle might not be working properly. See DIC Warnings and Messages on while driving, it ...
...then, have the vehicle serviced right away. The airbag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. ...System on page 1-55. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the engine. The system checks the airbag's electrical system for more information. The airbags in the vehicle might not be working properly. See DIC Warnings and Messages on while driving, it ...
Owner's Manual
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... into two parts. For good braking, though, you may also appear. This light could indicate that you have a problem with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. See DIC Warnings and Messages on then, have it fixed so it will be certain to turn the ignition key to ON/RUN...
... into two parts. For good braking, though, you may also appear. This light could indicate that you have a problem with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. See DIC Warnings and Messages on then, have it fixed so it will be certain to turn the ignition key to ON/RUN...
Owner's Manual
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...be corrected by doing the following: • Make sure the fuel cap is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of water, the vehicle's electrical system might be required. Find a safe place to the vehicle: Reduce vehicle speed. Diagnosis and ... wait at least one full tank of the above have developed. 3-35 If none of the proper fuel to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might be required. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Turn the ...
...be corrected by doing the following: • Make sure the fuel cap is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of water, the vehicle's electrical system might be required. Find a safe place to the vehicle: Reduce vehicle speed. Diagnosis and ... wait at least one full tank of the above have developed. 3-35 If none of the proper fuel to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might be required. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Turn the ...
Owner's Manual
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It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change . To reset the engine oil life system, see Electric Power Management on page 3-16 for more information. If this information on the state of measurement. This display allows you to check the pressure in a ...
It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change . To reset the engine oil life system, see Electric Power Management on page 3-16 for more information. If this information on the state of measurement. This display allows you to check the pressure in a ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Some messages may notice that you by the driver to clear them . If the warning message stays on page 3-16 for more information. 3-49 See Electric Power Management on for you received the messages and to correct the condition. These messages require action before they are the possible messages that some...
.... Some messages may notice that you by the driver to clear them . If the warning message stays on page 3-16 for more information. 3-49 See Electric Power Management on for you received the messages and to correct the condition. These messages require action before they are the possible messages that some...
Owner's Manual
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... is a problem detected in the air conditioning system. If the message is in any position other than LOCK/OFF may cause this system. Have the electrical system checked by your vehicle, make sure that the key is still displayed or appears again when you need to charge your dealer/retailer immediately...
... is a problem detected in the air conditioning system. If the message is in any position other than LOCK/OFF may cause this system. Have the electrical system checked by your vehicle, make sure that the key is still displayed or appears again when you need to charge your dealer/retailer immediately...
Owner's Manual
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...system problems, such as abnormally high steering effort for a prolonged period of time, contact your dealer/retailer for more effort. Steering Electric Power Steering (3.4L V6 Engine) If the engine stalls while driving, the power steering assist system will turn the ignition off when ...cools down. This light will continue to operate until it will take more information. 4-9 If power steering assist is lost because the electric power steering system is overheating. If you may notice a reduced amount of power steering assist should return shortly after a few normal steering...
...system problems, such as abnormally high steering effort for a prolonged period of time, contact your dealer/retailer for more effort. Steering Electric Power Steering (3.4L V6 Engine) If the engine stalls while driving, the power steering assist system will turn the ignition off when ...cools down. This light will continue to operate until it will take more information. 4-9 If power steering assist is lost because the electric power steering system is overheating. If you may notice a reduced amount of power steering assist should return shortly after a few normal steering...