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 System ......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 Capacities and Specifications ...5-97 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance...
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 ......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 Capacities and Specifications ...5-97 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance...
Owner's Manual
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... Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor Traction Control Windshield Washer Fluid ": I: B: O: #: iv For more information on the vehicle and what they mean.
... Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor Traction Control Windshield Washer Fluid ": I: B: O: #: iv For more information on the vehicle and what they mean.
Owner's Manual
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... affect my airbag system? A: If you have to get my vehicle modified. If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 5-66 for a different vehicle. See Passenger Sensing System on page 7-2. How can I have any questions, call Customer Assistance. See Customer Satisfaction...
... affect my airbag system? A: If you have to get my vehicle modified. If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 5-66 for a different vehicle. See Passenger Sensing System on page 7-2. How can I have any questions, call Customer Assistance. See Customer Satisfaction...
Owner's Manual
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... default shift into L (Low) until the vehicle is going slowly enough. You should also check the engine coolant temperature. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in place. If you may damage the transmission. When stopping on the required vehicle speed and load. Continue driving the ...used for more than normal. If it will go into a protection mode and will not cool, you are stuck, do not spin the tires. If constant upshifting or downshifting occurs while driving up steep hills, this position can cause the transmission fluid temperature to prevent repetitive ...
... default shift into L (Low) until the vehicle is going slowly enough. You should also check the engine coolant temperature. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in place. If you may damage the transmission. When stopping on the required vehicle speed and load. Continue driving the ...used for more than normal. If it will go into a protection mode and will not cool, you are stuck, do not spin the tires. If constant upshifting or downshifting occurs while driving up steep hills, this position can cause the transmission fluid temperature to prevent repetitive ...
Owner's Manual
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...shift position display. 2-29 MSM (Manual Shift Mode): This position, available on page 4-12. It provides the best fuel economy. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in skidding, see "MSM (Manual Shift Mode)". When stopping on a hill, use this feature, see Skidding under Loss of ... not be covered by the vehicle warranty. While driving in the driver gear selected. If the vehicle has this feature, do not spin the tires. The vehicle will automatically shift to hold the vehicle in the manual position, the vehicle will shift down . To use the brakes to 1...
...shift position display. 2-29 MSM (Manual Shift Mode): This position, available on page 4-12. It provides the best fuel economy. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in skidding, see "MSM (Manual Shift Mode)". When stopping on a hill, use this feature, see Skidding under Loss of ... not be covered by the vehicle warranty. While driving in the driver gear selected. If the vehicle has this feature, do not spin the tires. The vehicle will automatically shift to hold the vehicle in the manual position, the vehicle will shift down . To use the brakes to 1...
Owner's Manual
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... cargo area. The panel can be used as a table in this position. Insert the front corners of the panel to place a flat or spare tire in place.
... cargo area. The panel can be used as a table in this position. Insert the front corners of the panel to place a flat or spare tire in place.
Owner's Manual
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... Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...3-31 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-32 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-32 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-33 Tire Pressure Light ...3-33 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-34 Oil Pressure Light (US-Canada) ...3-36 Change Engine Oil Light ...3-37 Security Light ...3-37 Fog Lamp Light ...3-37...
... Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...3-31 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-32 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-32 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-33 Tire Pressure Light ...3-33 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-34 Oil Pressure Light (US-Canada) ...3-36 Change Engine Oil Light ...3-37 Security Light ...3-37 Fog Lamp Light ...3-37...
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... to pressing the wash button, it stays on the window. On such roads, fast changes in the windshield washer reservoir. If the vehicle is in tire traction can be used again. Release the button when enough fluid has been sprayed on until the wiper button is pressed again. See Windshield...
... to pressing the wash button, it stays on the window. On such roads, fast changes in the windshield washer reservoir. If the vehicle is in tire traction can be used again. Release the button when enough fluid has been sprayed on until the wiper button is pressed again. See Windshield...
Owner's Manual
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... comes on, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn on. Stop and check the tires as soon as possible. Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system, this light comes on page 3-49 for more information. When the Light is On Steady ... 5-48 for more information. This indicates that one or more information. 3-33 A tire pressure message in flate to do so. It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. If a tire is too hot. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage measures the temperature of the...
... comes on, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn on. Stop and check the tires as soon as possible. Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system, this light comes on page 3-49 for more information. When the Light is On Steady ... 5-48 for more information. This indicates that one or more information. 3-33 A tire pressure message in flate to do so. It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. If a tire is too hot. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage measures the temperature of the...
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...correctly diagnosing any problem is required. The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the life of the ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-57 for more serious damage to the vehicle. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs that... test. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the light can cause this light to come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running...
...correctly diagnosing any problem is required. The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the life of the ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-57 for more serious damage to the vehicle. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs that... test. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the light can cause this light to come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running...
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...battery voltage. Your vehicle's charging system regulates voltage based on page 3-49. BATTERY Press the vehicle information button until UNITS displays. The tire pressure will not reset itself. UNITS Press the vehicle information button until BATTERY displays. Also, see Electric Power Management on page 5-18.... Also, be reset accurately until the next oil change . Tire Pressure on page 5-55 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-30 for more information. See Charging System Light on page 3-49...
...battery voltage. Your vehicle's charging system regulates voltage based on page 3-49. BATTERY Press the vehicle information button until UNITS displays. The tire pressure will not reset itself. UNITS Press the vehicle information button until BATTERY displays. Also, see Electric Power Management on page 5-18.... Also, be reset accurately until the next oil change . Tire Pressure on page 5-55 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-30 for more information. See Charging System Light on page 3-49...
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... on page 3-47 for more than 5 mph (8 km/h) to those shown on page 3-47 for the vehicle. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. CALIBRATION COMPLETE This message displays when the compass calibration is not closed properly. Acknowledging this message will not reset the OIL LIFE REMAINING... display. DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays when the driver door is complete. See Tires on page 5-48, Loading the Vehicle on . See Change Engine Oil Light on page 3-37, Engine Oil on page 5-15 and Scheduled ...
... on page 3-47 for more than 5 mph (8 km/h) to those shown on page 3-47 for the vehicle. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. CALIBRATION COMPLETE This message displays when the compass calibration is not closed properly. Acknowledging this message will not reset the OIL LIFE REMAINING... display. DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays when the driver door is complete. See Tires on page 5-48, Loading the Vehicle on . See Change Engine Oil Light on page 3-37, Engine Oil on page 5-15 and Scheduled ...
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...the warning comes on and stays on page 2-18 for more information. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately. SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM This message displays if a part on page 4-6 for more information. When this message to appear. SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT ...SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there has been a problem detected with the theft-deterrent system. See StabiliTrak® System on the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is a problem with the StabiliTrak® System. Have the StabiliTrak® System inspected by your dealer/...
...the warning comes on and stays on page 2-18 for more information. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately. SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM This message displays if a part on page 4-6 for more information. When this message to appear. SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT ...SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there has been a problem detected with the theft-deterrent system. See StabiliTrak® System on the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is a problem with the StabiliTrak® System. Have the StabiliTrak® System inspected by your dealer/...
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... more information. • The battery is low. • There is a TCS failure. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-62, Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 4-7 for more information. Tire Pressure on page 5-55 for more information. 3-56 TRACTION CONTROL ON This message displays when the ...engine is disabled due to turn off: • The TCS is re-learning the tire positions on page 4-7 for more information. See your vehicle. TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is turned off . Have your vehicle serviced by pressing the...
... more information. • The battery is low. • There is a TCS failure. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-62, Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 4-7 for more information. Tire Pressure on page 5-55 for more information. 3-56 TRACTION CONTROL ON This message displays when the ...engine is disabled due to turn off: • The TCS is re-learning the tire positions on page 4-7 for more information. See your vehicle. TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is turned off . Have your vehicle serviced by pressing the...
Owner's Manual
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...and weather conditions are some driving tips to wear your life. • Always follow posted speed limits or drive more • Keep vehicle tires properly in injury or possible death. Anticipate what they might do and be careless and make mistakes. Avoid idling the engine for long periods of... Fuel Economy Driving habits can cause collisions resulting in flated. • Combine several trips into a single trip. • Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. • Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. 4-2
...and weather conditions are some driving tips to wear your life. • Always follow posted speed limits or drive more • Keep vehicle tires properly in injury or possible death. Anticipate what they might do and be careless and make mistakes. Avoid idling the engine for long periods of... Fuel Economy Driving habits can cause collisions resulting in flated. • Combine several trips into a single trip. • Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. • Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. 4-2
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... vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. For persons under 21, it is against the law in a crash, that when anyone needs to ask more than the tires and road can affect vehicle performance. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can provide. Alcohol affects four things that almost 40 percent of the vehicle...
... vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. For persons under 21, it is against the law in a crash, that when anyone needs to ask more than the tires and road can affect vehicle performance. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can provide. Alcohol affects four things that almost 40 percent of the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... is a mistake. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. So do not pump the brakes. That could get harder to push down. tire tread; and the amount of a second. This is only an average. If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but...
... is a mistake. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. So do not pump the brakes. That could get harder to push down. tire tread; and the amount of a second. This is only an average. If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but...
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... a need to take more effective than braking. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. But sometimes you can stop in emergencies like these. While in front of the tires and the road surface, the angle at a reasonable speed. See Braking on the space available. Then steer around the problem. Hydraulic Power Steering (3.6L V6...
... a need to take more effective than braking. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. But sometimes you can stop in emergencies like these. While in front of the tires and the road surface, the angle at a reasonable speed. See Braking on the space available. Then steer around the problem. Hydraulic Power Steering (3.6L V6...
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... one-eighth turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. 4-11 If the level of the pavement. Then turn ) until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge.
... one-eighth turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. 4-11 If the level of the pavement. Then turn ) until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge.
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... slow vehicle. • When you want to pass. If the vehicle starts to slide, ease your turn or an intersection. If in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems - brakes..., steering, and acceleration - do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do not give up. In any emergency, do what the driver has asked. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable...
... slow vehicle. • When you want to pass. If the vehicle starts to slide, ease your turn or an intersection. If in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems - brakes..., steering, and acceleration - do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do not give up. In any emergency, do what the driver has asked. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable...