2008 PONTIAC TORRENT Owners Manual

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual Skidding
In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable
care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving
those conditions. But s

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving
because some drivers are likely to be impaired — by
alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by
fatigue.
Night driving tips

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction
and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always
drive slower in these types of driving conditions
and avoid drivi

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips
include:
Allow extra following distance.
Pass with caution.
Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape.
Keep the w

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different
than driving on �at or rolling terrain. Tips for driving
in these conditions include:
Keep your vehicle serviced and i

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
You might want to put winter emergency supplies in
your vehicle.
Include an ice scraper, a small bru

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed, blowing,
or loose snow — drive with caution.
Traction control improves your ability to accelerate when
driving on a slippery road. But you can turn the

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.
{CAUTION:
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your
vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon
monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could
overcome you and k