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2008 Pontiac Torrent Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-56 Restraint System Check ...1-71 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-11 Windows ...2-15 Theft-...Deterrent Systems ...2-17 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-20 Mirrors ...2-37 OnStar® System ...2-39 Storage Areas ...2-43 Sunroof ...2-48 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...
2008 Pontiac Torrent Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-56 Restraint System Check ...1-71 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-11 Windows ...2-15 Theft-...Deterrent Systems ...2-17 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-20 Mirrors ...2-37 OnStar® System ...2-39 Storage Areas ...2-43 Sunroof ...2-48 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...
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.... Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can be if you if there is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The light tells you were sitting on or sleep against , or very close to , any airbag when it ...inflates can provide. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is up against the door or side windows in seating positions with roof-rail airbags. {CAUTION: Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not ...
.... Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can be if you if there is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The light tells you were sitting on or sleep against , or very close to , any airbag when it ...inflates can provide. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is up against the door or side windows in seating positions with roof-rail airbags. {CAUTION: Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not ...
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To open , all the doors will lock and only the driver's door will unlock. Repeat the steps for the other windows are shut. • Turn the fan on or under the instrument panel, open it to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your climate control system to... lock the doors and the key is used to its highest speed and select the control setting...
To open , all the doors will lock and only the driver's door will unlock. Repeat the steps for the other windows are shut. • Turn the fan on or under the instrument panel, open it to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your climate control system to... lock the doors and the key is used to its highest speed and select the control setting...
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... the lever on top of your vehicle, as long as you are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier. But, never carry something like paneling, plywood, a mattress and so forth - the wind can cause you load some things on top of the center console. The luggage carrier has side rails... console to open it. 2-43 Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, pull the handle to the left and pull the glove box door down . Center Console Storage Your vehicle has a center console armrest with storage area. This can catch it stops and is longer or wider than the...
... the lever on top of your vehicle, as long as you are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier. But, never carry something like paneling, plywood, a mattress and so forth - the wind can cause you load some things on top of the center console. The luggage carrier has side rails... console to open it. 2-43 Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, pull the handle to the left and pull the glove box door down . Center Console Storage Your vehicle has a center console armrest with storage area. This can catch it stops and is longer or wider than the...
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This will not slide when properly engaged. Do not stand on the plastic lower body panels when loading cargo on the luggage carrier. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers. This could result in the down ...until the locking mechanisms fully engage to the side rail. When the luggage carrier is in loss of control of the rear door to reduce wind noise. 2-44 Lock the crossrails to the far forward and backward location to make sure the luggage carrier crossrails are driving, check...
This will not slide when properly engaged. Do not stand on the plastic lower body panels when loading cargo on the luggage carrier. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers. This could result in the down ...until the locking mechanisms fully engage to the side rail. When the luggage carrier is in loss of control of the rear door to reduce wind noise. 2-44 Lock the crossrails to the far forward and backward location to make sure the luggage carrier crossrails are driving, check...
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Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) ...3-67 Setting the Time ...3-68 Radio(s) ...3-71 Using an MP3 (Radio with CD or Six-Disc CD Player) ...3-90 Using an MP3 (Radio ... Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-41 Highbeam On Light ...3-41 Service All-Wheel Drive Light ...3-42 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-42 Gate Ajar Light ...3-42 Door Ajar Light ...3-43 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-43 Fuel Gage ...3-43 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-44 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-45 DIC Operation and Displays...
Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) ...3-67 Setting the Time ...3-68 Radio(s) ...3-71 Using an MP3 (Radio with CD or Six-Disc CD Player) ...3-90 Using an MP3 (Radio ... Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-41 Highbeam On Light ...3-41 Service All-Wheel Drive Light ...3-42 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-42 Gate Ajar Light ...3-42 Door Ajar Light ...3-43 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-43 Fuel Gage ...3-43 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-44 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-45 DIC Operation and Displays...
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... the control with the ignition off and the lamps on it to operate the exterior lamps. Headlamps on Reminder If you open the driver's door with this symbol on , you will turn the exterior lamps on and off depending upon how much light is available outside of the vehicle....The exterior lamp control has the following positions: AUTO (Off/Automatic Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to put the headlamps in the instrument panel cluster goes out. ; (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the following: Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps...
... the control with the ignition off and the lamps on it to operate the exterior lamps. Headlamps on Reminder If you open the driver's door with this symbol on , you will turn the exterior lamps on and off depending upon how much light is available outside of the vehicle....The exterior lamp control has the following positions: AUTO (Off/Automatic Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to put the headlamps in the instrument panel cluster goes out. ; (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the following: Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps...
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...of the vehicle's tires needs to be checked. If the tire pressure is low, the low tire pressure warning light comes on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop as soon as possible. ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning) OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter... appears on . This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is overheating, severe engine damage may have been sent at a time. Close the door completely. 3-54 The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5-25 for more information. You can . See...
...of the vehicle's tires needs to be checked. If the tire pressure is low, the low tire pressure warning light comes on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop as soon as possible. ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning) OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter... appears on . This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is overheating, severe engine damage may have been sent at a time. Close the door completely. 3-54 The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5-25 for more information. You can . See...
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... detected in the air conditioning system. The oil pressure light also appears on page 3-42. PASSENGER DOOR FRONT/ REAR OPEN This message displays when one or more information. Close the doors completely. SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this...Conditioning) SYSTEM This message displays when there is low. See Service All-Wheel Drive Light on the instrument panel cluster. Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the passenger doors are matching a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to your dealer/retailer. See Oil Pressure Light on ...
... detected in the air conditioning system. The oil pressure light also appears on page 3-42. PASSENGER DOOR FRONT/ REAR OPEN This message displays when one or more information. Close the doors completely. SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this...Conditioning) SYSTEM This message displays when there is low. See Service All-Wheel Drive Light on the instrument panel cluster. Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the passenger doors are matching a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to your dealer/retailer. See Oil Pressure Light on ...
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...page 5-88 for more information. 4. Lift the load floor up and pull it out of the rear cargo area, behind an access door. See Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover on page 2-45 for more information. Remove the nut retaining the spare tire. 3. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools If your vehicle... has the rear compartment storage panel/cover, you will have to remove it aside. 5-78 See Compact Spare Tire on the driver's side of the vehicle and set it to reach...
...page 5-88 for more information. 4. Lift the load floor up and pull it out of the rear cargo area, behind an access door. See Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover on page 2-45 for more information. Remove the nut retaining the spare tire. 3. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools If your vehicle... has the rear compartment storage panel/cover, you will have to remove it aside. 5-78 See Compact Spare Tire on the driver's side of the vehicle and set it to reach...
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.... Some electrical equipment can keep other components from short circuits by a circuit breaker and a fuse. This greatly reduces the chance of the fuse panel door. 5-99 If the overload is not operating. To identify and check fuses, circuit breakers, and relays, refer to heavy snow or ice, the...with your vehicle and the damage would not be covered by electrical problems. Your vehicle has an underhood fuse block and an instrument panel fuse block. Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by fuses and circuit breakers. If the motor overheats due to the...
.... Some electrical equipment can keep other components from short circuits by a circuit breaker and a fuse. This greatly reduces the chance of the fuse panel door. 5-99 If the overload is not operating. To identify and check fuses, circuit breakers, and relays, refer to heavy snow or ice, the...with your vehicle and the damage would not be covered by electrical problems. Your vehicle has an underhood fuse block and an instrument panel fuse block. Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by fuses and circuit breakers. If the motor overheats due to the...
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Remove the console cover to the left of the center console, to access the fuse block. Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the passenger side of the glove box near the floor. Fuses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Usage Sunroof Rear Seat Entertainment Rear Wiper Liftgate Airbags Heated Seats Driver Side Turn Signal Door Locks Automatic Occupant Sensing Module Power Mirrors 5-100
Remove the console cover to the left of the center console, to access the fuse block. Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the passenger side of the glove box near the floor. Fuses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Usage Sunroof Rear Seat Entertainment Rear Wiper Liftgate Airbags Heated Seats Driver Side Turn Signal Door Locks Automatic Occupant Sensing Module Power Mirrors 5-100
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... ...3-43 Delayed Locking ...2-12 Locks ...2-11 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-12 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-45 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-45 DIC Vehicle ... System ...3-101 E EDR ...7-17 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...5-99 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...5-102 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-99 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-100 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-99 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Change Engine Oil Light ...3-40 Check and Service Engine Soon Light...
... ...3-43 Delayed Locking ...2-12 Locks ...2-11 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-12 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-45 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-45 DIC Vehicle ... System ...3-101 E EDR ...7-17 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...5-99 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...5-102 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-99 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-100 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-99 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Change Engine Oil Light ...3-40 Check and Service Engine Soon Light...
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... Seat ...1-3 Steering Fluid ...5-32 Windows ...2-16 Privacy ...Event Data Recorders ...Navigation System ...OnStar ...Radio Frequency Identification ...Programmable Automatic Door Locks ... 7-17 7-18 7-19 7-19 7-19 2-12 R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Privacy ...7-19 Radios ...3-67 Radio...System, see Navigation Manual ...3-101 Reception ...3-111 Setting the Time ...3-68 Theft-Deterrent ...3-110 Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover ...2-45 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-46 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...3-101 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ...3-11 ...
... Seat ...1-3 Steering Fluid ...5-32 Windows ...2-16 Privacy ...Event Data Recorders ...Navigation System ...OnStar ...Radio Frequency Identification ...Programmable Automatic Door Locks ... 7-17 7-18 7-19 7-19 7-19 2-12 R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Privacy ...7-19 Radios ...3-67 Radio...System, see Navigation Manual ...3-101 Reception ...3-111 Setting the Time ...3-68 Theft-Deterrent ...3-110 Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover ...2-45 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-46 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...3-101 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ...3-11 ...