2008 PONTIAC TORRENT Owners Manual

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual Ignition Positions
With the key in the ignition
switch, you can turn it to
four different positions.
A warning tone will sound
if you open the driver’s
door when the key has not
been removed from th

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual Key In the Ignition
Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it is an
easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you leave the
key in the ignition and park your vehicle, a chime
will sound, wh

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents
cranking if the engine is already running. Engine
cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition
switch to the ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF
position.
No

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The
cord is located on the passenger’s side of the
engine compartment, near the radiator.
3.

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual Automatic Transmission Operation
(3.4L V6 with 5-Speed)
The shift lever is located on the center console. When
you change gears, the different shift positions will display
on the instrument panel clus

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual You must fully apply your regular brakes �rst and then
press the shift lever button before you can shift from
PARK (P) when the ignition key is in ON/RUN. If you
cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pre

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual DRIVE (D):This position is for normal driving with the
automatic transmission. It provides the best fuel
economy for your vehicle. If you need more power for
passing, and you are:
Going less than abo

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual Automatic Transmission Operation
(3.6L V6 with 6-Speed)
The shift lever for the automatic transmission is located
on the console between the seats.
Maximum engine speed is limited when the vehicle is