2007 PONTIAC TORRENT parking brake

Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel
damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on
your vehicle’s hazard warning ashers. See
Hazard Warning Flashers on page 150for more
information.{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The
vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over
or fall on you or other people. You and
they could be badly injured or even killed.
Find a level place to change your tire. To
help prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake rmly.
2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
3. Turn off the engine and do not restart
while the vehicle is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in
the vehicle.
To be even more certain the vehicle will
not move, you should put blocks at the
front and rear of the tire farthest away
from the one being changed. That would
be the tire, on the other side, at the
opposite end of the vehicle.
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Maintenance Footnotes
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for
proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chang,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for
surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parking brake, etc. Check
parking brake adjustment.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing
parts, signs of wear. Visually check constant
velocity joints, rubber boots, and axle seals for
leaks.
(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced
if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated.
Inspect all pipes, ttings and clamps; replace with
genuine GM parts as needed. To help ensure
proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling
system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside
of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.
(d)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or
cracking. Replace wiper blades that appear worn
or damaged or that streak or miss areas of
the windshield.(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all
your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and
anchorages are working properly. Look for
any other loose or damaged safety belt system
parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety
belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also
look for any opened or broken airbag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. The
airbag system does not need regular maintenance.
(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. More
frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth
will make them last longer, seal better, and not
stick or squeak.
(g)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
the lter may require replacement more often.
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At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 122.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately if
it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The
vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any
other position, contact your GM Goodwrench
®
dealer for service.
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking
Brake on page 122.
Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN,
but do not start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the
shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact
your GM Goodwrench
®dealer for service.
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Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try
to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever
position.
The ignition should turn to LOCK only when
the shift lever is in PARK (P).
The ignition key should come out only in LOCK.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and property
could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of your vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transaxle in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 288
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................ 274
Radio with CD................................222, 228
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 239
Setting the Time...................................... 220
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 285
Understanding Radio Reception............... 287
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 160
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 357
Operation................................................. 119
B
Battery........................................................ 372
Electric Power Management..................... 163
Run-Down Protection............................... 164
Battery Warning Light.................................. 179
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 313
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 295
Emergencies............................................ 297
Parking.................................................... 122
System Warning Light.............................. 180
Brakes........................................................ 369Braking....................................................... 294
Braking in Emergencies............................... 297
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 114
Bulb Replacement....................................... 380
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 380
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps........... 381
License Plate Lamps................................ 383
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 384
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps.............................. 382
Buying New Tires........................................ 401
C
Calibration..........................................129, 131
California Fuel............................................. 342
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 340
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 436
Carbon Monoxide..............107, 127, 316, 328
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 424
Your CD and DVD Player........................ 288
Your CDs and DVDs................................ 288
Cargo Lamp................................................ 162
CD, MP3 ............................................257, 264
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Mirrors (cont.)
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
OnStar
®and Compass......................... 129
Manual Rearview Mirror........................... 129
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...... 129
Outside Convex Mirrors............................ 133
Outside Power Mirrors............................. 132
MP3 ...................................................257, 264
MyGMLink.com............................................ 459
N
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual..................................................... 274
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 114
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 450
O
Odometer.................................................... 174
Odometer, Trip............................................ 174
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 303
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light.......................... 188
Engine..................................................... 349
Pressure Light.......................................... 187
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 352Older Children, Restraints............................. 43
Online Owner Center................................... 459
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 133
Other Warning Devices................................ 150
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 170
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 164
Outside
Convex Mirrors........................................ 133
Power Mirrors.......................................... 132
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 362
Owner Checks and Services....................... 445
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 428
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 123
Shifting Out of......................................... 125
Parking
Brake....................................................... 122
Over Things That Burn............................ 126
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 177
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 170
Passenger Sensing System........................... 82
Passing....................................................... 303
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