Seats and Restraint Systems
....................... 7
Front Seats
.............................................. 8
Rear Seats
............................................. 17
Safety Belts
............................................ 19
Child Restraints
...................................... 43
Airbag System
........................................ 72
Restraint System Check
......................... 90
Features and Controls
................................ 93
Keys
....................................................... 95
Doors and Locks
.................................. 104
Windows
............................................... 109
Theft-Deterrent Systems
....................... 111
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
..... 114
Mirrors
.................................................. 129OnStar®System
................................... 133
Storage Areas
...................................... 137
Sunroof
................................................ 143
Instrument Panel
....................................... 145
Instrument Panel Overview
................... 148
Climate Controls
................................... 166
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
................................... 172
Driver Information Center (DIC)
............ 194
Audio System(s)
................................... 218
Driving Your Vehicle
................................. 289
Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
..................................... 290
Towing
................................................. 326
2007 Pontiac Torrent Owner ManualM
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Keys.............................................................. 95
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 96
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation................................................. 97
Doors and Locks........................................ 104
Door Locks................................................ 104
Power Door Locks..................................... 105
Delayed Locking........................................ 105
Programmable Automatic Door Locks........ 105
Rear Door Security Locks......................... 106
Lockout Protection..................................... 106
Liftgate...................................................... 107
Windows...................................................... 109
Power Windows........................................ 110
Sun Visors................................................ 110
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 111
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 111
PASS-Key
®III+......................................... 112
PASS-Key®III+ Operation......................... 113Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 114
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 114
Ignition Positions....................................... 115
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 116
Starting the Engine.................................... 116
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 118
Automatic Transaxle Operation.................. 119
Parking Brake........................................... 122
Shifting Into Park (P) ................................. 123
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 125
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 126
Engine Exhaust......................................... 127
Running the Engine While Parked............. 128
Mirrors......................................................... 129
Manual Rearview Mirror............................. 129
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®....... 129
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®and Compass........................... 129
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass............................................... 131
Outside Power Mirrors............................... 132
Outside Convex Mirrors............................. 133
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
SeeAutomatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar®and Compass on page 129for information
on Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation and
Compass Operation.
Outside Power Mirrors
The controls for the
power mirrors are
located on the
instrument panel.To adjust the mirrors, do the following:
1. Move the selector switch to the left or right to
choose the driver’s or passenger’s mirror.
2. Press the corresponding edges of the round
control pad to move each mirror to the
desired direction.
Adjust each outside mirror so that you can see a
little of your vehicle, and the area behind your
vehicle.
Both mirrors can manually be folded by pulling
them toward the vehicle. This feature may
be useful when going through a car wash or a
con ned space. Push the mirrors away from the
vehicle, to the normal position, before driving.
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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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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 170.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 151.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 173.
D. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See
Windshield Wipers on page 153.
E. Driver Information Center Controls. SeeDIC
Operation and Displays on page 195.
F. Hazard Warning Flashers. SeeHazard Warning
Flashers on page 150.
G. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 177.
H. Rear Window Wiper/Washer Buttons. See
Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 155. Fog
Lamps Button. SeeFog Lamps on page 161.
I. Power Mirror Control. SeeOutside Power
Mirrors on page 132.
J. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 161.K. Cruise Controls. SeeCruise Control on
page 155.
L. Tilt Wheel. SeeTilt Wheel on page 151.
M. Horn. SeeHorn on page 150.
N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 285.
O. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 218.
P. Shift Lever. SeeShifting Into Park (P) on
page 123.
Q. Traction Control System (TCS) Button. See
Traction Control System (TCS) on page 297.
R. Power Window Switches. SeePower Windows
on page 110.
S. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 166. Heated Seat Buttons
(If Equipped). SeeHeated Seats on page 11.
T. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 137.
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Light (cont.)
Security................................................... 189
Service All-Wheel-Drive............................ 191
Service Vehicle Soon............................... 192
TCS Warning Light.................................. 182
Tire Pressure........................................... 183
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning................................................ 182
Lighting
Entry........................................................ 162
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 321
Lockout Protection....................................... 106
Locks
Delayed Locking...................................... 105
Door........................................................ 104
Lockout Protection................................... 106
Power Door............................................. 105
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 105
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 106
Loss of Control........................................... 305
Low Fuel Warning Light............................... 193
Luggage Carrier.......................................... 138
Lumbar
Manual Controls......................................... 10M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 443
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 446
At Least Once a Month............................ 446
At Least Once a Year.............................. 447
Introduction.............................................. 438
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 444
Maintenance Record................................ 452
Maintenance Requirements...................... 438
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.... 450
Owner Checks and Services.................... 445
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 449
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 440
Using....................................................... 439
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 438
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 184
Manual Lumbar Controls............................... 10
Manual Reclining Seatbacks.......................... 11
Manual Seats.................................................. 8
Map Lamps................................................. 162
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 200
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
Compass.............................................. 131
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