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 Features ... 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 ...5-90 Electrical System ...5-91 ...
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 Features ... 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 ...5-90 Electrical System ...5-91 ...
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... ...3-98 Bluetooth® ...3-98 Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System ...3-109 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-118 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-118 Radio Reception ...3-119 Multi-Band Antenna ...3-120 Highbeam On Light ...3-38 Service All-Wheel Drive Light ...3-39 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-39 Gate Ajar Light ...3-40 Door Ajar Light ...3-40 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-40...
... ...3-98 Bluetooth® ...3-98 Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System ...3-109 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-118 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-118 Radio Reception ...3-119 Multi-Band Antenna ...3-120 Highbeam On Light ...3-38 Service All-Wheel Drive Light ...3-39 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-39 Gate Ajar Light ...3-40 Door Ajar Light ...3-40 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-40...
Owner's Manual
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...light. To reset the light, turn off and then back on page 3-49 for more information. See All-Wheel Drive on page 5-41 and DIC Warnings and Messages on again. All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light This light will appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC) too. This light will come on ,...a while, you need to indicate that there may be a problem with the drive system and service is required. Service All-Wheel Drive Light This light is located in the center of your dealer/retailer right away. See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on page 4-8 and DIC Warnings and Messages on for more ...
...light. To reset the light, turn off and then back on page 3-49 for more information. See All-Wheel Drive on page 5-41 and DIC Warnings and Messages on again. All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light This light will appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC) too. This light will come on ,...a while, you need to indicate that there may be a problem with the drive system and service is required. Service All-Wheel Drive Light This light is located in the center of your dealer/retailer right away. See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on page 4-8 and DIC Warnings and Messages on for more ...
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... that the vehicle attempts to reset the warning message. Some messages cannot be cleared from the display. See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on page 4-8 and All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light on page 3-39 for more information. Turn off accessories, such as interior fans, rear defogger, and...DIC buttons also acknowledge and clear any messages that appear on page 3-16 for more information. 3-49 ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays along with the All-Wheel Drive Disabled light when the rear drive system is being drained.
... that the vehicle attempts to reset the warning message. Some messages cannot be cleared from the display. See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on page 4-8 and All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light on page 3-39 for more information. Turn off accessories, such as interior fans, rear defogger, and...DIC buttons also acknowledge and clear any messages that appear on page 3-16 for more information. 3-49 ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays along with the All-Wheel Drive Disabled light when the rear drive system is being drained.
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... again when you are matching a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to do so. See your dealer/retailer immediately. See Service All-Wheel Drive Light on the DIC display. SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM This message displays when there is in the air conditioning system. Turn off all...If you need to appear. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as it is a problem with this system. SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE If your vehicle. If this message appears on page 3-42 for the SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This message displays and a chime sounds when the brake ...
... again when you are matching a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to do so. See your dealer/retailer immediately. See Service All-Wheel Drive Light on the DIC display. SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM This message displays when there is in the air conditioning system. Turn off all...If you need to appear. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as it is a problem with this system. SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE If your vehicle. If this message appears on page 3-42 for the SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This message displays and a chime sounds when the brake ...
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... ...4-14 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-15 Highway Hypnosis ...4-15 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-16 Winter Driving ...4-17 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-19 Rocking Your Vehicle to...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 ...4-3 Braking ...4-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Braking in Emergencies ...4-5 StabiliTrak® System ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-7 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-8 Steering ...4-9 ...
... ...4-14 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-15 Highway Hypnosis ...4-15 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-16 Winter Driving ...4-17 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-19 Rocking Your Vehicle to...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 ...4-3 Braking ...4-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Braking in Emergencies ...4-5 StabiliTrak® System ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-7 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-8 Steering ...4-9 ...
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... and service is pressed, the StabiliTrak/TCS warning light comes on the instrument panel cluster. See Service All-Wheel Drive Light on page 3-39 and DIC Warnings and Messages on the instrument panel cluster and TRACTION CONTROL ON briefly displays. TCS ...control button. This light and the SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE message in the DIC will automatically begin to slip, the rear wheels will come on to indicate there may be a slight engagement noise during launches. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If the vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without ...
... and service is pressed, the StabiliTrak/TCS warning light comes on the instrument panel cluster. See Service All-Wheel Drive Light on page 3-39 and DIC Warnings and Messages on the instrument panel cluster and TRACTION CONTROL ON briefly displays. TCS ...control button. This light and the SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE message in the DIC will automatically begin to slip, the rear wheels will come on to indicate there may be a slight engagement noise during launches. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If the vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without ...
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...will take more information. 4-9 See DIC Warnings and Messages on again. To reset the light, turn the ignition off when the rear drive system cools down. If power steering assist is lost because the electric power steering system is overheating. The electric power steering system does not...the engine stalls while driving, the power steering assist system will continue to stop the vehicle. If you turn off and then back on page 3-49 for service repairs. The All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light comes on along with the ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF message when the rear drive system is not ...
...will take more information. 4-9 See DIC Warnings and Messages on again. To reset the light, turn the ignition off when the rear drive system cools down. If power steering assist is lost because the electric power steering system is overheating. The electric power steering system does not...the engine stalls while driving, the power steering assist system will continue to stop the vehicle. If you turn off and then back on page 3-49 for service repairs. The All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light comes on along with the ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF message when the rear drive system is not ...
Owner's Manual
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...) 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 two of its wheels on the ground. If the vehicle is front-wheel drive, it can be towed by putting the front wheels on a platform trailer with any of the ground. If the...
...) 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 two of its wheels on the ground. If the vehicle is front-wheel drive, it can be towed by putting the front wheels on a platform trailer with any of the ground. If the...
Owner's Manual
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Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the manufacturer's instructions. 7. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with two of its wheels on the ground: 1. Turn the ignition to the dolly. 8. Release the parking brake only after...to the dolly following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 3. Firmly set the parking brake. 5. Secure the vehicle to P (Park). 4. Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with a 5-speed Transmission) To dolly tow a front-wheel drive vehicle with a 5-speed transmission from the front with...
Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the manufacturer's instructions. 7. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with two of its wheels on the ground: 1. Turn the ignition to the dolly. 8. Release the parking brake only after...to the dolly following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 3. Firmly set the parking brake. 5. Secure the vehicle to P (Park). 4. Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with a 5-speed Transmission) To dolly tow a front-wheel drive vehicle with a 5-speed transmission from the front with...
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... must be towed with any of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. 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 only two...
... must be towed with any of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. 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 only two...
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... truck or trailer with a clamping device designed for towing. 6. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with all four wheels off of the ground or dinghy towed from the front. 4-31 Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with a 6-speed Transmission) All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be placed on the ground. Shift the transmission to...
... truck or trailer with a clamping device designed for towing. 6. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with all four wheels off of the ground or dinghy towed from the front. 4-31 Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with a 6-speed Transmission) All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be placed on the ground. Shift the transmission to...
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... and Appearance Care Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...5-29 Power Steering Fluid ...5-30 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-31 Brakes ...5-32 Battery ...5-35 Jump Starting ...5-36 All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 Headlamp Aiming ...5-43 Bulb Replacement ...5-43 Halogen Bulbs ...5-43 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps ...5-44 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back...
... and Appearance Care Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...5-29 Power Steering Fluid ...5-30 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-31 Brakes ...5-32 Battery ...5-35 Jump Starting ...5-36 All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 Headlamp Aiming ...5-43 Bulb Replacement ...5-43 Halogen Bulbs ...5-43 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps ...5-44 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back...
Owner's Manual
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Return the fuse block cover to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. How to Check Lubricant All-Wheel Drive If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure to its original position. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from both vehicles, do the following: 1. PTU for 3.4L...
Return the fuse block cover to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. How to Check Lubricant All-Wheel Drive If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure to its original position. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from both vehicles, do the following: 1. PTU for 3.4L...
Owner's Manual
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... Engine Control Module, Battery Transmission Control Module, Battery Trailer Park Lamp Front Wiper Driver Side Trailer Stoplamp, Turn Signal Spare Fuel Pump Not Used All-Wheel Drive Regulated Voltage Control Passenger Side Trailer Stoplamp, Turn Signal Spare Front, Rear Washer 5-95
... Engine Control Module, Battery Transmission Control Module, Battery Trailer Park Lamp Front Wiper Driver Side Trailer Stoplamp, Turn Signal Spare Fuel Pump Not Used All-Wheel Drive Regulated Voltage Control Passenger Side Trailer Stoplamp, Turn Signal Spare Front, Rear Washer 5-95
Owner's Manual
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... Code F 7 Transmission Automatic Automatic Spark Plug Gap 0.060 in (1.52 mm) 0.040 in this manual. Capacities Application Fuel Tank Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive Transmission Fluid Automatic 5-Speed AF33 Transmission Automatic 6-Speed 6T70 Transmission Wheel Nut Torque 4.1 qt 9.5 qt 100 lb ft 3.9 L 9.0 L 140 Y 20.5 gal 16.6 gal 77.6 L 62.8 L English Metric All capacities are...
... Code F 7 Transmission Automatic Automatic Spark Plug Gap 0.060 in (1.52 mm) 0.040 in this manual. Capacities Application Fuel Tank Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive Transmission Fluid Automatic 5-Speed AF33 Transmission Automatic 6-Speed 6T70 Transmission Wheel Nut Torque 4.1 qt 9.5 qt 100 lb ft 3.9 L 9.0 L 140 Y 20.5 gal 16.6 gal 77.6 L 62.8 L English Metric All capacities are...
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... an Airbag Inflates? ...1-62 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-60 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-58 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator ...3-29 All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-39 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-8 All-Wheel-Drive Service Light ...3-39 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Warning Light ...3-31 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated...
... an Airbag Inflates? ...1-62 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-60 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-58 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator ...3-29 All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-39 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-8 All-Wheel-Drive Service Light ...3-39 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Warning Light ...3-31 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated...
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... Locking ...2-10 Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-11 Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-42 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-42 DIC Vehicle ...Personalization ...3-57 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-49 Driving At Night ...4-13 Before a Long Trip ...4-15 Defensive ...4-2 Drunk ...4-3 Highway Hypnosis ...
... Locking ...2-10 Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-11 Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-42 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-42 DIC Vehicle ...Personalization ...3-57 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-49 Driving At Night ...4-13 Before a Long Trip ...4-15 Defensive ...4-2 Drunk ...4-3 Highway Hypnosis ...
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Lights ...3-13 Airbag Readiness ...3-28 All-Wheel Drive Disabled ...3-39 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...3-31 Brake System Warning ...3-30 Change Engine Oil ...3-37 Charging System ...3-30 Cruise Control ...3-38 Door ...Warning ...3-41 Oil Pressure ...3-36 On Reminder ...3-13 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-29 Reduced Engine Power ...3-38 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-27 Security ...3-37 Service All-Wheel-Drive ...3-39 Service Vehicle Soon ...3-40 Tire Pressure ...3-33 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ...3-32 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-20 Locks Delayed Locking ...2-10 Door ...2-...
Lights ...3-13 Airbag Readiness ...3-28 All-Wheel Drive Disabled ...3-39 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...3-31 Brake System Warning ...3-30 Change Engine Oil ...3-37 Charging System ...3-30 Cruise Control ...3-38 Door ...Warning ...3-41 Oil Pressure ...3-36 On Reminder ...3-13 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-29 Reduced Engine Power ...3-38 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-27 Security ...3-37 Service All-Wheel-Drive ...3-39 Service Vehicle Soon ...3-40 Tire Pressure ...3-33 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ...3-32 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-20 Locks Delayed Locking ...2-10 Door ...2-...
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...37 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle ...5-5 All-Wheel-Drive Light ...3-39 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Lamp ...3-34 Publications Ordering Information ...7-16 Scheduling Appointments...Rear Seat ...1-10 StabiliTrak® System ...4-6 Start Vehicle, Remote ...2-7 Starting the Engine ...2-22 12 Steering ...4-9 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-118 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Storage Areas Center Console ...2-42 Convenience Net ...2-47 Cupholders ...2-42 Glove Box ...2-42 Luggage Carrier ...2-42 Rear ...
...37 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle ...5-5 All-Wheel-Drive Light ...3-39 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Lamp ...3-34 Publications Ordering Information ...7-16 Scheduling Appointments...Rear Seat ...1-10 StabiliTrak® System ...4-6 Start Vehicle, Remote ...2-7 Starting the Engine ...2-22 12 Steering ...4-9 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-118 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Storage Areas Center Console ...2-42 Convenience Net ...2-47 Cupholders ...2-42 Glove Box ...2-42 Luggage Carrier ...2-42 Rear ...