2007 PONTIAC TORRENT Owners Manual

OnStar®service cannot work unless your vehicle
is in a place where OnStar®has an agreement
with a wireless service provider for service in that
area. OnStar
®service also cannot work unless
you are in a place where the wireless service
provider OnStar
®has hired for that area
has coverage, network capacity and reception
when the service is needed, and technology that
is compatible with the OnStar
®service. Not all
services are available everywhere, particularly in
remote or enclosed areas, or at all times.
OnStar
®service that involves location information
about your vehicle cannot work unless GPS
satellite signals are unobstructed and available in
that place as well.
Your vehicle must have a working electrical
system (including adequate battery power) for the
OnStar
®equipment to operate. There are other
problems OnStar®cannot control that may prevent
OnStar®from providing OnStar®service to you
at any particular time or place. Some examples are
damage to important parts of your vehicle in an
accident, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather
or wireless phone network congestion.
Your Responsibility
You may need to increase the volume of your
radio to hear the OnStar®advisor. If the light next
to the OnStar®buttons is red, this means that
your system is not functioning properly and should
be checked by a dealer. If the light appears
clear (no light is appearing), your OnStar
®
subscription has expired. You can always press
the OnStar®button to conrm that your OnStar®
equipment is active.
Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open the glove box, pull the handle to the left
and pull the glove box door down until it stops
and is fully open.
Cupholder(s)
There are cupholders located at the front and rear
of the center console. To access, pull tray out.
There is also a cupholder located behind the shift
lever.
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Center Console Storage Area
Your vehicle has a center console armrest with
storage area. Use the lever on the front of
the console to open it.
Luggage Carrier
{CAUTION:
If you try to carry something on top of
your vehicle that is longer or wider than
the luggage carrier — like paneling,
plywood, a mattress and so forth — the
wind can catch it as you drive along. This
can cause you to lose control. What you
are carrying could be violently torn off,
and this could cause you or other drivers
to have a collision, and of course damage
your vehicle. You may be able to carry
something like this inside. But, never
carry something longer or wider than the
luggage carrier on top of your vehicle.A luggage carrier allows you to load things on top
of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has side
rails attached to the roof, sliding crossrails, if the
vehicle has them, and places to use for tying
things down. These let you load some things on
top of your vehicle, as long as they are not
wider or longer than the luggage carrier.
The roof rack crossrails lock in ve positions along
the straight section of the side rail.
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Press the levers down until the locking
mechanisms fully engage to the side rail. Make
sure each lever is in the down position. The
crossrail will not slide when properly engaged.
To move the crossrail, pull up on the end levers on
each side of the crossrail to the upright position.
This will release the locking mechanism from
the siderail. Lift and place the crossrail into the
new position. Press the levers down until the
locking mechanisms fully engage to the side rail.
Make sure each lever is in the down position.
The crossrail will not slide when properly engaged.
Notice:Loading cargo on the luggage
carrier that weighs more than 150 lbs (68 kg)
or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle
may damage your vehicle. When loading
cargo, tie it to the crossrail and against the
siderail. Lock the crossrails to the far forward
and backward location to make sure the
load is evenly distributed on the luggage
carrier.Do not stand on the plastic lower body panel
when loading cargo on the luggage carrier.
Loading cargo on the luggage carrier will make
the center of vehicle gravity higher. Avoid
high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden
braking or abrupt maneuvers. This could result
in loss of control of the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity
when loading your vehicle. For more information
on vehicle capacity and loading, seeLoading Your
Vehicle on page 321
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are
driving, check now and then to make sure
the luggage carrier crossrails are locked and
cargo is still securely fastened.
When the luggage carrier is not in use, store the
crossrail inside the vehicle. If not possible,
lock one crossrail at the rear most position on the
siderails and lock the other crossrail above the
opening of the rear door to reduce wind noise.
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Rear Compartment Storage
Panel/Cover
Your vehicle may have an adjustable panel/cargo
cover feature. The panel/cargo cover can be
adjusted into three positions.
There is a ip panel towards the front of the cargo
cover. You may have to ip this panel upward
in order to gain access to the cargo cover.To use the panel in the lower position, do the
following:
1. Insert the front corners of the panel into the
lower guides.
2. Slide the panel forward.
3. Press down on the back of the panel to lock it
in place.
The panel can be used in this position if you need
additional space above the panel. Place the
cargo on top of the panel in this position.
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{CAUTION:
If you were to carry things on the
adjustable panel when it is in the upper
(cargo cover) or center positions, during a
sudden vehicle movement or a crash,
those things could be thrown around in
the vehicle. You or others could be
injured. When it is in the upper or center
position, always secure any cargo on the
oor beneath the panel/cover.
To use the panel in the center position, do the
following:
1. Insert the front corners of the panel into the
middle guides.
2. Slide the panel forward.
3. Press down and pull rearward on the back of
the panel to lock it in place.
The panel can be used in this position when you
have to place a at or spare tire in the rear
cargo area.To use the panel in the upper position, do the
following:
1. Insert the front corners of the panel into the
top guides.
2. Slide the panel forward.
3. Press down and pull rearward on the back of
the panel to lock it in place.
This can be used as a cargo cover for the rear
area. The panel may be installed either carpet or
plastic side up. The panel may also be used
as a table in this position. SeeTable on page 142
for more information.
Rear Seat Armrest
Your vehicle may have a rear seat armrest that
contains two cupholders. To access the
cupholders, pull the armrest down from the rear
seatback.
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Table
Your vehicle may have an adjustable panel that
also functions as a table. The maximum load
for the table is 100 lbs. distributed (45 kg).To set up the table, do the following:
1. With the adjustable panel in the upper
position, pull it rearward to position it for use
as a table. The plastic side should be up.
2. Turn the knob to release the leg from the
plastic side of the table and turn the leg
outward.
3. Set the table leg onto the liftgate lock striker
at the rear edge of the vehicle.
Make sure to place the table leg securely onto the
liftgate lock striker.
Notice:Driving with the panel extended into
the table position could damage your vehicle.
Always have the panel in the stored position
while you are driving.
Notice:Placing hot items on the surface of
the table could damage it. Always be sure that
the items that are placed on the surface of
the table are of moderate temperature.
There are four hooks located on the table that can
be used for grocery bags.
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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 is equipped with a sunroof, the
controls to operate it are located on the headliner
above the rearview mirror. The ignition must
be in RUN or ACC, or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) must be active, to operate the
sunroof. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 116for more information.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. Press forward on
the switch again, to make sure the sunroof is
fully closed
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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