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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 DIC. This feature allows your dealer/retailer to your vehicle. The hazard warning flashers are on page 3-57 for additional information. The vehicle's hood, liftgate or doors are not closed. Two remote vehicle starts have extended range that have the remote start ready feature. There is low. The maximum...
... the DIC. This feature allows your dealer/retailer to your vehicle. The hazard warning flashers are on page 3-57 for additional information. The vehicle's hood, liftgate or doors are not closed. Two remote vehicle starts have extended range that have the remote start ready feature. There is low. The maximum...
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... equipment, check with the electronics in the plug-end of the engine compartment, near the radiator. 3. Ask a dealer/retailer in depends on this. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. { CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong...
... equipment, check with the electronics in the plug-end of the engine compartment, near the radiator. 3. Ask a dealer/retailer in depends on this. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. { CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong...
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... flow of air into the vehicle. • Do not use the following steps: Operation Tips • Clear away any non-GM approved hood deflectors that the filter needs to help circulate the air inside of routine scheduled maintenance. Reductions in (13 mm) for when to...the filter. 3-23 The passenger's side air inlet panel is routed through a passenger compartment air filter before entering the vehicle. Open the hood. 3. Pry the center of the passenger's side wiper blade. Remove the push pin retaining the air inlet panel. Remove the air inlet panel to ...
... flow of air into the vehicle. • Do not use the following steps: Operation Tips • Clear away any non-GM approved hood deflectors that the filter needs to help circulate the air inside of routine scheduled maintenance. Reductions in (13 mm) for when to...the filter. 3-23 The passenger's side air inlet panel is routed through a passenger compartment air filter before entering the vehicle. Open the hood. 3. Pry the center of the passenger's side wiper blade. Remove the push pin retaining the air inlet panel. Remove the air inlet panel to ...
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... Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the passenger doors are not closed properly. Stop the vehicle immediately, as possible. Close the hood completely. LIFTGATE OPEN This message displays when the liftgate is low, severe engine damage may occur. Refill the fuel tank as soon as... 3-41, and Filling the Tank on page 5-11. See Engine Oil on page 2-12. HOOD OPEN This message displays on page 3-36. See Oil Pressure Light (US-Canada) on some vehicles when the hood is not closed properly. ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when the outside air...
... Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the passenger doors are not closed properly. Stop the vehicle immediately, as possible. Close the hood completely. LIFTGATE OPEN This message displays when the liftgate is low, severe engine damage may occur. Refill the fuel tank as soon as... 3-41, and Filling the Tank on page 5-11. See Engine Oil on page 2-12. HOOD OPEN This message displays on page 3-36. See Oil Pressure Light (US-Canada) on some vehicles when the hood is not closed properly. ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when the outside air...
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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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Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the container can start a fire. 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. Contact should be ...is 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. To help avoid injury to drop or spill things that burn can be burned. You can get on any underhood...
Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the container can start a fire. 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. Contact should be ...is 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. To help avoid injury to drop or spill things that burn can be burned. You can get on any underhood...
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Lift the hood. It is located inside the vehicle, to the right. 3. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it firmly. 5-11 Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Then go to the front of the vehicle and move the secondary hood release lever to the left of the brake pedal. 2. Then pull the hood down and close it . Pull the handle with this symbol on properly.
Lift the hood. It is located inside the vehicle, to the right. 3. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it firmly. 5-11 Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Then go to the front of the vehicle and move the secondary hood release lever to the left of the brake pedal. 2. Then pull the hood down and close it . 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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... run the engine, it is a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. Get any underhood electric fan. { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is a leak. Always use DEX-COOL® (silicate-free) coolant in the vehicle for five years or...
... run the engine, it is a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. Get any underhood electric fan. { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is a leak. Always use DEX-COOL® (silicate-free) coolant in the vehicle for five years or...
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... if you may have a leak in the coolant surge tank. Failure to overheat and be severely damaged. { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is warm, the level should be at the COLD FILL line. Do not spill coolant on location. Coolant...
... if you may have a leak in the coolant surge tank. Failure to overheat and be severely damaged. { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is warm, the level should be at the COLD FILL line. Do not spill coolant on location. Coolant...
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...or hear steam coming from it cools down. If they are also several indicators to warn of steam or coolant before you just open the hood. Notice: Engine damage from the engine if you keep driving when the vehicles engine is parked on a level surface. If you see if...warranty. You or others could be running the engine without coolant is no coolant, the vehicle can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-29 for information on page 7-7. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on your vehicle's instrument panel. ...
...or hear steam coming from it cools down. If they are also several indicators to warn of steam or coolant before you just open the hood. Notice: Engine damage from the engine if you keep driving when the vehicles engine is parked on a level surface. If you see if...warranty. You or others could be running the engine without coolant is no coolant, the vehicle can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-29 for information on page 7-7. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on your vehicle's instrument panel. ...
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Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on the cover. 5-37 Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) and a remote negative (−) jump starting terminal ...
Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on the cover. 5-37 Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) and a remote negative (−) jump starting terminal ...
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...5-11. Remove the three headlamp assembly attachment screws. 3. The headlamp assembly will need to remove it from the headlamp assembly. 5. See Hood Release on the bulb socket and push the release tab in to release it from the hidden, lower headlamp mount. Headlamps, Front Turn ... these bulbs: 1. Sidemarker Lamp B. Parking/Turn Signal Lamp C. Pull the headlamp assembly toward you to release the wiring harness. Open the hood. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to be carefully disengaged from the socket. 6. Push the new bulb into the socket and reinstall the socket...
...5-11. Remove the three headlamp assembly attachment screws. 3. The headlamp assembly will need to remove it from the headlamp assembly. 5. See Hood Release on the bulb socket and push the release tab in to release it from the hidden, lower headlamp mount. Headlamps, Front Turn ... these bulbs: 1. Sidemarker Lamp B. Parking/Turn Signal Lamp C. Pull the headlamp assembly toward you to release the wiring harness. Open the hood. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to be carefully disengaged from the socket. 6. Push the new bulb into the socket and reinstall the socket...
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See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 for more information. 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. Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.
See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 for more information. 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. Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.
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... any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. 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 torn or frayed safety belts replaced. If you should...
... any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. 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 torn or frayed safety belts replaced. If you should...
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..., in Canada 10953474). U.S. 12346241, Cylinders in Canada 10953474). U.S. 89021677, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting GM Specification 9986115. 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 89021678). U.S. 12346293, in Canada 89021678) meeting requirements of...
..., in Canada 10953474). U.S. 12346241, Cylinders in Canada 10953474). U.S. 89021677, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting GM Specification 9986115. 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 89021678). U.S. 12346293, in Canada 89021678) meeting requirements of...
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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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... ...3-4 Introduction ...6-2 J Jump Starting ...5-36 7 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...
... ...3-4 Introduction ...6-2 J Jump Starting ...5-36 7 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...