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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 ...System(s) ...3-64 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the 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...
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 ...System(s) ...3-64 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the 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...
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... the remote start ready feature, your vehicle does not have the remote start feature, it may be enabled or disabled through the DIC. The vehicle's hood, liftgate or doors are on page 3-57 for additional information. The engine coolant temperature is an emission control system malfunction. See "REMOTE START" under DIC...
... the remote start ready feature, your vehicle does not have the remote start feature, it may be enabled or disabled through the DIC. The vehicle's hood, liftgate or doors are on page 3-57 for additional information. The engine coolant temperature is an emission control system malfunction. See "REMOTE START" under DIC...
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... on the passenger side of the cord may exist which will prevent engine coolant heater operation at or below 0°F (−18°C). Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could be plugged in the plug-end of the engine compartment, near...
... on the passenger side of the cord may exist which will prevent engine coolant heater operation at or below 0°F (−18°C). Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could be plugged in the plug-end of the engine compartment, near...
Owner's Manual
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The filter should be replaced early. Remove the push pin retaining the air inlet panel. Open the hood. 3. Passenger Compartment Air Filter Outside air is located below the center of routine scheduled maintenance. The passenger's side air inlet panel is routed through a...including pollen and dust particles. See Scheduled Maintenance on the air outlets to change the passenger compartment air filter, use any non-GM approved hood deflectors that could adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help...
The filter should be replaced early. Remove the push pin retaining the air inlet panel. Open the hood. 3. Passenger Compartment Air Filter Outside air is located below the center of routine scheduled maintenance. The passenger's side air inlet panel is routed through a...including pollen and dust particles. See Scheduled Maintenance on the air outlets to change the passenger compartment air filter, use any non-GM approved hood deflectors that could adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help...
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See Oil Pressure Light (US-Canada) on the instrument panel cluster. Close the hood completely. Adjust your driving accordingly. The oil pressure light also appears on page 3-36. See Liftgate on fuel. PASSENGER DOOR FRONT/ REAR OPEN This message ... displays when the outside air temperature is not closed completely. Close the liftgate completely. Refill the fuel tank as soon as possible. See Hood Release on the Driver Information Center (DIC), stop the vehicle as soon as possible. If a low oil pressure warning appears on page 5-11. See Fuel...
See Oil Pressure Light (US-Canada) on the instrument panel cluster. Close the hood completely. Adjust your driving accordingly. The oil pressure light also appears on page 3-36. See Liftgate on fuel. PASSENGER DOOR FRONT/ REAR OPEN This message ... displays when the outside air temperature is not closed completely. Close the liftgate completely. Refill the fuel tank as soon as possible. See Hood Release on the Driver Information Center (DIC), stop the vehicle as soon as possible. If a low oil pressure warning appears on page 5-11. See Fuel...
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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 Cooling System...
... 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 Cooling System...
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...complete. • Do not smoke while pumping fuel. • Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel. { CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can ignite the fuel vapor. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other than the ground. • Bring ...get on any underhood electric fan. { CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-10 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.
...complete. • Do not smoke while pumping fuel. • Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel. { CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can ignite the fuel vapor. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other than the ground. • Bring ...get on any underhood electric fan. { CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-10 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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Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it firmly. 5-11 Then pull the hood down and close it . 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 brake pedal. 2. Lift the hood. Pull the handle with this symbol on properly.
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it firmly. 5-11 Then pull the hood down and close it . 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 brake pedal. 2. Lift the hood. 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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... the vehicle for five years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first. { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. This coolant is low. If...
... the vehicle for five years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first. { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. This coolant is low. If...
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... from any underhood electric fan. 5-25 Check to the Surge Tank { CAUTION: You can be severely damaged. { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can cause injury. The surge tank is not running and can start up even when the engine is located on hot engine parts. If the...
... from any underhood electric fan. 5-25 Check to the Surge Tank { CAUTION: You can be severely damaged. { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can cause injury. The surge tank is not running and can start up even when the engine is located on hot engine parts. If the...
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You may be running. Then check to lift the hood when this warning appears, but instead get service help right away. Notice: Engine damage from it cools down.... is overheating, both fans should be displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC). There are not, do decide to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is not covered by the vehicle warranty. If the engine is cool. The costly repairs would not be...to warn of engine overheating. You will find a coolant temperature gage on page 7-7. If you open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you just open the...
You may be running. Then check to lift the hood when this warning appears, but instead get service help right away. Notice: Engine damage from it cools down.... is overheating, both fans should be displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC). There are not, do decide to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is not covered by the vehicle warranty. If the engine is cool. The costly repairs would not be...to warn of engine overheating. You will find a coolant temperature gage on page 7-7. If you open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you just open the...
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... The remote positive (+) terminal is located under the engine compartment fuse block cover, and is marked with a plus (+) symbol on the cover. 5-37 4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on the rear of the cover, and lift. To reinstall, fit together the tabs located on...
... The remote positive (+) terminal is located under the engine compartment fuse block cover, and is marked with a plus (+) symbol on the cover. 5-37 4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on the rear of the cover, and lift. To reinstall, fit together the tabs located on...
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See Hood Release on the bulb socket and push the release tab in to be carefully disengaged from the socket. 6. Pull the bulb straight out from the ... socket and reinstall the socket into the headlamp assembly by turning it from the hidden, lower headlamp mount. Low/High-Beam/DRL Headlamp 4. Open the hood. Parking/Turn Signal Lamp C. Remove the three headlamp assembly attachment screws. 3. Pull the headlamp assembly toward you to remove it clockwise. 2.
See Hood Release on the bulb socket and push the release tab in to be carefully disengaged from the socket. 6. Pull the bulb straight out from the ... socket and reinstall the socket into the headlamp assembly by turning it from the hidden, lower headlamp mount. Low/High-Beam/DRL Headlamp 4. Open the hood. Parking/Turn Signal Lamp C. Remove the three headlamp assembly attachment screws. 3. Pull the headlamp assembly toward you to remove it clockwise. 2.
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See your dealer for more information. 5-97 Capacities Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Cooling System 3.4L V6 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine Engine Oil with Filter 3.4L V6 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine 4.5 qt 5.5 qt 4.3 L 5.2 L 10.5 qt 11.0 qt 9.9 L 10.4 L English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 for more information. Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.
See your dealer for more information. 5-97 Capacities Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Cooling System 3.4L V6 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine Engine Oil with Filter 3.4L V6 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine 4.5 qt 5.5 qt 4.3 L 5.2 L 10.5 qt 11.0 qt 9.9 L 10.4 L English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 for more information. Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.
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This service can be required when exposed to use. See Engine Coolant on page 1-70. (f) Lubricate 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. Replace any components that might keep a safety belt system from doing frequent...
This service can be required when exposed to use. See Engine Coolant on page 1-70. (f) Lubricate 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. Replace any components that might keep a safety belt system from doing frequent...
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... (GM Part No. U.S. 12378514, in Canada 22689186). U.S. 12346293, in Canada 89021678) meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges, Rear Folding Seat Weatherstrip Conditioning 6-14 U.S. 88900925, in Canada 88901045). See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-22...
... (GM Part No. U.S. 12378514, in Canada 22689186). U.S. 12346293, in Canada 89021678) meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges, Rear Folding Seat Weatherstrip Conditioning 6-14 U.S. 88900925, in Canada 88901045). See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-22...
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Care of Safety Belts ...Cargo Lamp ...CD, MP3 ...3-87, Center Console Storage ...Chains, Tire ...Charging System Light ...Check Engine Lamp ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child Restraints Infants and Young Children ...Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...Older Children ...Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ...Securing a ...
Care of Safety Belts ...Cargo Lamp ...CD, MP3 ...3-87, Center Console Storage ...Chains, Tire ...Charging System Light ...Check Engine Lamp ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child Restraints Infants and Young Children ...Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...Older Children ...Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ...Securing a ...
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Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ...1-3 Highbeam On Light ...3-38 High-Speed Operation, Tires ...5-56 Highway Hypnosis ...4-15 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-16 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 Horn ...3-6 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-17 K Keyless Entry, Remote Operation ...2-5 Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Keys ...2-3 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ......
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ...1-3 Highbeam On Light ...3-38 High-Speed Operation, Tires ...5-56 Highway Hypnosis ...4-15 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-16 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 Horn ...3-6 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-17 K Keyless Entry, Remote Operation ...2-5 Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Keys ...2-3 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ......