2006 PONTIAC TORRENT ignition

Shifting Into Park (P)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with
the parking brake rmly set. Your vehicle can
roll. If you have left the engine running, the
vehicle can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will
not move, even when you are on fairly level
ground, use the steps that follow. If you are
pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 4-38.
1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the
parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position
by holding in the button on the shift lever and
pushing it all the way toward the front of the vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
Leaving Your Vehicle With the
Engine Running
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle
with the engine running. Your vehicle could
move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly set.
And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine
running, it could overheat and even catch re.
You or others could be injured. Do not leave
your vehicle with the engine running.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your
parking brake is rmly set before you leave it. After you
have moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the
regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move
the shift lever away from PARK (P) without rst pushing
the button. If you can, it means that the shift lever
was not fully locked into PARK (P).
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Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your
transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the
vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in
the transaxle. You may nd it difficult to pull the shift
lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.”
To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and
then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave
the driver’s seat. To nd out how, seeShifting Into
Park (P) on page 2-23.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out
of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another
vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the
pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you
can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Shifting Out of Park (P)
Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock
control system. You have to fully apply your regular
brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when
the ignition is in RUN.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure
on the shift lever — push the shift lever all the way
into PARK (P), as you maintain brake application.
Then, press the button on the shift lever and move
the shift lever into the gear you wish.
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still cannot
shift out of PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the key to LOCK.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the desired
drive gear.
5. Have your vehicle xed as soon as you can.
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
To adjust the angle of the mirror, move the mirror
to a position that allows you see to out of the back
window. To adjust the height of the mirror, adjust
the arm that connects the mirror to the windshield.
To reduce glare from lights behind you, move the
lever toward you to the night position.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror with OnStar
®, Compass
and Temperature Display
If the vehicle has this feature, an automatic dimming
mirror automatically dims to the proper level to
minimize glare at night from lights behind your vehicle.
For more information about OnStar
®, seeOnStar®
System on page 2-32.
The mirror also includes a dual display in the upper
right corner of the mirror face. The compass reading
and the outside temperature will both appear in
the display at the same time.
Y(On/Off):This is the on/off button.
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on
each time the ignition is started. A light near the
on/off button will come on to indicate the automatic
dimming is on.
Press the on/off button for about four seconds to
manually turn the automatic dimming function
on or off.
Temperature and Compass Display
Press the on/off button, located to the far left, to cycle
between °F, °C and off.
If the display reads CAL, the compass needs to be
calibrated. For more information, see “Compass
Calibration” later in this section.
If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for
an extended period of time, please consult your dealer.
Under certain circumstances, especially in idle, an
increase and delay in updating the temperature
is normal.
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Compass Calibration
The compass may need calibration if one of the
following occurs:
After approximately ve seconds, the display does
not show a compass heading (N for North, for
example), there may be a strong magnetic eld
interfering with the compass. Such interference may
be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic
note pad holder, or a similar magnetic item.
The compass does not display the correct heading
and the compass zone variance is set correctly.
In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the
mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed,
push the on/off button for approximately 12 seconds
or until CAL is displayed.
The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle
in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display
reads a direction.
Cleaning the Mirror
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar
material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray
glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause
the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror with Compass and
Temperature Display
If the vehicle has this feature, the automatic dimming
mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize
glare at night from lights behind your vehicle.
The mirror also has a dual display in the upper right
corner of the mirror that shows the compass reading
and the outside temperature.
YOn/Off:Press this button to operate the automatic
dimming, compass and temperature features.
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on
each time the ignition is started. A light near the
on/off button will come on to indicate the automatic
dimming is on.
If the automatic dimming function is off, press and
hold the on/off button for four seconds to manually
turn the system back on.
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Convenience Net
Your vehicle may have a rear compartment net
to prevent items from rolling under the rear seat.
There may also be four convenience net tie-downs.
Two tie-downs are located on the side trim just
behind the rear seat and the other two are located
on the oor at the rear of the cargo area.
Sunroof
If the vehicle has an express-open sunroof, the controls
to operate it are located on the headliner above the
rearview mirror. The ignition must be in RUN or ACC
to operate the sunroof.To express-open the
sunroof glass panel and
sunshade, press the switch
rearward and release it.
To stop the sunroof before it is completely open, press
the switch rearward again. The sunshade cannot be
closed with the sunroof open. To close the sunroof,
press forward and hold the switch until the sunroof
stops, lifts and seals at the back of the sunroof glass.
To put the sunroof in the vent position, pull down on the
front of the switch. Push up on the front of the switch
to close it.
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Power Mirror Control. SeeOutside Power Mirrors
on page 2-31
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
C. Cruise Controls. SeeCruise Control on page 3-11.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-24.
E. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-79.
F. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 3-8.
G. Traction Control System Button. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 4-9.
H. Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-22.
I. Hazard Warning Flashers. SeeHazard Warning
Flashers on page 3-6.J. Fog Lamps Button. SeeFog Lamps on page 3-15.
K. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-38.
L. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-34.
M. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-11.
N. Tilt Wheel. SeeTilt Wheel on page 3-7.
O. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
P. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-16.
Q. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 3-19.
R. Heated Seats Buttons. SeeHeated Seats
on page 1-4.
S. Shift Lever. SeeShifting Into Park (P)
on page 2-23.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ashers let you warn others.
They also let police know you have a problem. Your
front and rear turn signal lamps will ash on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is
located in the center
of the instrument panel.
Your hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key is not in
the ignition switch.Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps ash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your turn
signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them up
at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
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Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is already engaged,
Push and hold the SET−symbol until you reach
the lower speed you want, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, push the
SET−symbol briey. Each time you do this, you
will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will
slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
However, if you use the accelerator to increase the
vehicle’s speed for approximately 60 seconds, cruise
control will disengage.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the
hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step
on the accelerator pedal to maintain your vehicle’s
speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or
shift to a lower gear to keep your vehicle’s speed
down. Of course, applying the brakes ends cruise
control. Many drivers nd this to be too much trouble
and do not use cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
To end a cruise control session, step lightly on the
brake pedal.
Stepping on the brake will end the current cruise control
session only. Press the cruise on/off button to turn off
the system completely.
If the driver takes over the acceleration pedal for more
than sixty seconds, cruise control will shut off.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory is erased.
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