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 Check ...1-70 ... Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-24 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-42 Audio 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...
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 ... Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-24 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-42 Audio 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...
Owner's Manual
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... the ignition and start , see your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III+ to get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in . Insert the new key to be programmed and turn off once the key has been programmed. 5. Hard stops with new linings... an elaborate break-in the long run if you lose or damage your PASS-Key® III+ key, see your dealer/retailer for the trailer towing capabilities of removing the original key. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle. • Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles...
... the ignition and start , see your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III+ to get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in . Insert the new key to be programmed and turn off once the key has been programmed. 5. Hard stops with new linings... an elaborate break-in the long run if you lose or damage your PASS-Key® III+ key, see your dealer/retailer for the trailer towing capabilities of removing the original key. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle. • Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles...
Owner's Manual
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... will not move, even when you start the engine because the vehicle cannot move the shift lever to use when you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-33. See Shifting Out of the vehicle if the shift lever is the best position to P (Park). It is not fully in...
... will not move, even when you start the engine because the vehicle cannot move the shift lever to use when you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-33. See Shifting Out of the vehicle if the shift lever is the best position to P (Park). It is not fully in...
Owner's Manual
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... cool, you are stuck, do not spin the tires. If the shift lever is placed in either position depending on hilly, winding roads and when towing a trailer, so that there is hot, see Engine Overheating on page 3-32 for more than normal. When stopping on a hill, use it is ...less shifting between gears. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 5-28. 2-26 Towing or driving on very steep hills, or in the L (Low) position. You should also check the engine coolant temperature. If it on long hills can...
... cool, you are stuck, do not spin the tires. If the shift lever is placed in either position depending on hilly, winding roads and when towing a trailer, so that there is hot, see Engine Overheating on page 3-32 for more than normal. When stopping on a hill, use it is ...less shifting between gears. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 5-28. 2-26 Towing or driving on very steep hills, or in the L (Low) position. You should also check the engine coolant temperature. If it on long hills can...
Owner's Manual
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.... There are several different positions for the automatic transmission is running , the vehicle can move suddenly. For more information on the manual shift option see Towing a Trailer on the instrument cluster below the shift position display. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You must fully apply the...
.... There are several different positions for the automatic transmission is running , the vehicle can move suddenly. For more information on the manual shift option see Towing a Trailer on the instrument cluster below the shift position display. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You must fully apply the...
Owner's Manual
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... transmission, the range of gears may need to pull over and check the transmission fluid level. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-34. 2-30 Towing or driving on long hills can cause the transmission fluid temperature to be reduced and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp will flash. You should...
... transmission, the range of gears may need to pull over and check the transmission fluid level. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-34. 2-30 Towing or driving on long hills can cause the transmission fluid temperature to be reduced and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp will flash. You should...
Owner's Manual
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.... If the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is not fully in P (Park). Turn the ignition key to remind you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, use the steps that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is in P (Park) with the...
.... If the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is not fully in P (Park). Turn the ignition key to remind you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, use the steps that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is in P (Park) with the...
Owner's Manual
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... of behind you. The vehicle can cause unconsciousness and even death. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be injured. For more information, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-35. CAUTION: (Continued) Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation. Engine...
... of behind you. The vehicle can cause unconsciousness and even death. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be injured. For more information, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-35. CAUTION: (Continued) Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation. Engine...
Owner's Manual
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... Vehicle on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or the pedal may take longer to stop. It may go closer to ...
... Vehicle on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or the pedal may take longer to stop. It may go closer to ...
Owner's Manual
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If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. If the light is usually corrected when the electrical ...
If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. If the light is usually corrected when the electrical ...
Owner's Manual
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... Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-19 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out ...4-20 Loading the Vehicle ...4-20 Towing ...4-26 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-26 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-26 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...
... Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-19 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out ...4-20 Loading the Vehicle ...4-20 Towing ...4-26 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-26 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-26 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...
Owner's Manual
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... do, parts on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is very important to clear the area around the front wheels. If you to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on your vehicle show how much weight your vehicle handles. These could free the vehicle. Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out... is in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it might need to be towed out. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.
... do, parts on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is very important to clear the area around the front wheels. If you to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on your vehicle show how much weight your vehicle handles. These could free the vehicle. Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out... is in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it might need to be towed out. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Owner's Manual
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... exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. Steps for your vehicle. If your vehicle can tow a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-33 for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips. 4-22 The resulting figure equals the available amount of the driver and passengers that...
... exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. Steps for your vehicle. If your vehicle can tow a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-33 for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips. 4-22 The resulting figure equals the available amount of the driver and passengers that...
Owner's Manual
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... the ground. See Roadside Assistance Program on a device known as behind a motorhome. See your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be travelled? Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes, such as a dolly. • Is the vehicle ready to consider before...
... the ground. See Roadside Assistance Program on a device known as behind a motorhome. See your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be travelled? Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes, such as a dolly. • Is the vehicle ready to consider before...
Owner's Manual
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...wheels on the ground. If the vehicle is all-wheel-drive, it can also be dinghy towed from the front. These vehicles can be towed by putting the front wheels on a dolly. Do not tow an all-wheel-drive vehicle with any of its wheels on the ground. These vehicles may... also be towed with two of the ground. Dinghy Towing (Vehicles with a 5-speed Transmission) Dinghy Towing (Vehicles with a 6-speed Transmission) Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only...
...wheels on the ground. If the vehicle is all-wheel-drive, it can also be dinghy towed from the front. These vehicles can be towed by putting the front wheels on a dolly. Do not tow an all-wheel-drive vehicle with any of its wheels on the ground. These vehicles may... also be towed with two of the ground. Dinghy Towing (Vehicles with a 5-speed Transmission) Dinghy Towing (Vehicles with a 6-speed Transmission) Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition to the engine compartment fuse block. 3. Firmly set the parking brake. 4. Notice: If 65 mph (105 km/h) is a compact spare tire. To tow a vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground: 1. Reinstall the 50 amp BATT1 fuse to LOCK/OFF. 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park), ...turn the ignition to P (Park). 2. Securely attach the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle and shift the transmission to LOCK/OFF and remove the key from the front with two different tire sizes on page 5-93...
... ignition to the engine compartment fuse block. 3. Firmly set the parking brake. 4. Notice: If 65 mph (105 km/h) is a compact spare tire. To tow a vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground: 1. Reinstall the 50 amp BATT1 fuse to LOCK/OFF. 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park), ...turn the ignition to P (Park). 2. Securely attach the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle and shift the transmission to LOCK/OFF and remove the key from the front with two different tire sizes on page 5-93...
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...-wheel drive vehicle with a 5-speed transmission from the front with a clamping device designed for towing. 6. Firmly set the parking brake. 5. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the manufacturer's instructions. 7. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 3. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with two of its wheels ...
...-wheel drive vehicle with a 5-speed transmission from the front with a clamping device designed for towing. 6. Firmly set the parking brake. 5. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the manufacturer's instructions. 7. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 3. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with two of its wheels ...
Owner's Manual
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...the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 4-30 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, or even with ... its wheels on the ground. If the vehicle is all-wheel-drive with a 5-speed transmission, it cannot be towed with two wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. To tow a front-wheel-drive vehicle from the front with a platform truck or trailer. It must be...
...the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 4-30 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, or even with ... its wheels on the ground. If the vehicle is all-wheel-drive with a 5-speed transmission, it cannot be towed with two wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. To tow a front-wheel-drive vehicle from the front with a platform truck or trailer. It must be...
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...two wheels on a platform truck or trailer with all four wheels off of the ground or dinghy towed from the front. 4-31 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the dolly following the manufacturer's instructions. 7. Turn the ignition to P... (Park). 4. Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with a 6-speed Transmission) All-wheel-drive vehicles must not ...
...two wheels on a platform truck or trailer with all four wheels off of the ground or dinghy towed from the front. 4-31 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the dolly following the manufacturer's instructions. 7. Turn the ignition to P... (Park). 4. Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with a 6-speed Transmission) All-wheel-drive vehicles must not ...
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Towing the Vehicle From the Rear Notice: Towing the vehicle from the rear. 4-32 Also, repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never have the vehicle towed from the rear could damage it.
Towing the Vehicle From the Rear Notice: Towing the vehicle from the rear. 4-32 Also, repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never have the vehicle towed from the rear could damage it.