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Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues - such as enough water, ice, or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface - and slow down when you have any doubt. If you have the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), remember: It helps avoid only the braking skid. If you do not have ABS, then in a braking skid, where the wheels are no longer rolling, release enough pressure on the brakes to get the wheels rolling again. This restores steering control. Push the brake pedal down steadily when you have to stop suddenly. As long as the wheels are rolling, you will have steering control. Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired - by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Adjust the inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. • Since you cannot see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. • Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your vehicle's headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. • In remote areas, watch for animals. • If you are tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest. No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. 4-16

Section	Page
2006 Pontiac Torrent BOOK TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Driver Seat Height Adjuster	9
Six-Way Power Driver Seat	9
Manual Lumbar	10
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	11
Head Restraints	14
Passenger Folding Seatback	15
Rear Seats	16
Split Folding Rear Seat	16
Safety Belts	18
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	18
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	23
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	23
Driver Position	24
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment	30
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	30
Right Front Passenger Position	31
Rear Seat Passengers	31
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	33
Safety Belt Pretensioners	35
Safety Belt Extender	36
Child Restraints	36
Older Children	36
Infants and Young Children	39
Child Restraint Systems	42
Where to Put the Restraint	46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	48
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	53
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	56
Airbag System	59
Where Are the Airbags?	61
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	64
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	65
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	65
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	66
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	67
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	68
Restraint System Check	68
Checking the Restraint Systems	68
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	69
Features and Controls	71
Keys	72
Remote Keyless Entry System	73
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	74
Doors and Locks	76
Door Locks	76
Power Door Locks	77
Delayed Locking	77
Automatic Door Lock	78
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	78
Rear Door Security Locks	78
Lockout Protection	79
Liftgate	80
Windows	81
Power Windows	82
Sun Visors	82
Theft-Deterrent Systems	83
Content Theft-Deterrent	83
Passlock®	85
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	85
New Vehicle Break-In	85
Ignition Positions	86
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	87
Starting the Engine	87
Engine Coolant Heater	88
Automatic Transaxle Operation	89
Parking Brake	92
Shifting Into Park (P)	93
Shifting Out of Park (P)	94
Parking Over Things That Burn	95
Engine Exhaust	95
Running the Engine While Parked	96
Mirrors	97
Manual Rearview Mirror	97
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display	97
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display	99
Outside Power Mirrors	101
Outside Convex Mirrors	102
OnStar® System	102
Storage Areas	104
Glove Box	104
Cupholder(s)	104
Center Console Storage Area	105
Luggage Carrier	105
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover	107
Table	109
Convenience Net	110
Sunroof	110
Instrument Panel	111
Instrument Panel Overview	114
Hazard Warning Flashers	116
Other Warning Devices	116
Horn	116
Tilt Wheel	117
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	117
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	118
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	118
Flash-to-Pass	118
Windshield Wipers	118
Windshield Washer	120
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	120
Cruise Control	121
Headlamps	124
Headlamps on Reminder	124
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	124
Automatic Headlamp System	125
Fog Lamps	125
Instrument Panel Brightness	126
Dome Lamp	126
Entry Lighting	127
Map Lamps	127
Cargo Lamp	127
Battery Run-Down Protection	128
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	128
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	129
Climate Controls	129
Climate Control System	129
Outlet Adjustment	132
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	132
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	133
Instrument Panel Cluster	134
Speedometer and Odometer	135
Trip Odometer	135
Tachometer	135
Safety Belt Reminder Light	136
Airbag Readiness Light	136
Battery Warning Light	137
Brake System Warning Light	138
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	139
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	140
Low Traction Light	140
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	141
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	141
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	142
Oil Pressure Light	145
Change Engine Oil Light	146
Security Light	146
Reduced Engine Power Light	146
Highbeam On Light	147
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light	147
Gate Ajar Light	147
Fuel Gage	147
Low Fuel Warning Light	148
Audio System(s)	148
Setting the Time	150
Radio with CD (Base Level)	150
Radio with CD (MP3)	160
Radio with Six-Disc CD	175
Theft-Deterrent Feature	189
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	189
Radio Reception	190
Care of Your CDs	190
Care of the CD Player	191
Fixed Mast Antenna	191
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	191
Chime Level Adjustment	191
Driving Your Vehicle	193
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	194
Defensive Driving	194
Drunken Driving	195
Control of a Vehicle	197
Braking	198
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	199
Braking in Emergencies	200
Traction Control System (TCS)	201
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	202
Steering	203
Off-Road Recovery	205
Passing	206
Loss of Control	207
Driving at Night	208
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	209
City Driving	212
Freeway Driving	213
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	214
Highway Hypnosis	215
Hill and Mountain Roads	216
Winter Driving	218
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,Ice or Snow	222
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	223
Loading Your Vehicle	223
Towing	228
Towing Your Vehicle	228
Recreational Vehicle Towing	228
Towing a Trailer	230
Service and Appearance Care	237
Service	239
Accessories and Modifications	239
California Proposition 65 Warning	240
Doing Your Own Service Work	240
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	241
Fuel	241
Gasoline Octane	241
Gasoline Specifications	241
California Fuel	242
Additives	242
Fuels in Foreign Countries	243
Filling the Tank	244
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	246
Checking Things Under the Hood	246
Hood Release	247
Engine Compartment Overview	248
Engine Oil	249
Engine Oil Life System	252
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	254
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	257
Engine Coolant	257
Engine Overheating	259
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	261
Cooling System	262
Windshield Washer Fluid	267
Brakes	268
Battery	270
Jump Starting	270
All-Wheel Drive	276
Bulb Replacement	278
Halogen Bulbs	278
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	278
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	279
Replacement Bulbs	280
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	281
Tires	282
Tire Sidewall Labeling	283
Tire Terminology and Definitions	286
Inflation - Tire Pressure	288
Tire Inspection and Rotation	290
When It Is Time for New Tires	291
Buying New Tires	292
Different Size Tires and Wheels	293
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	294
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	295
Wheel Replacement	296
Tire Chains	297
If a Tire Goes Flat	298
Changing a Flat Tire	298
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	300
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	301
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	308
Compact Spare Tire	309
Appearance Care	310
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	310
Fabric/Carpet	311
Leather	312
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	312
Care of Safety Belts	313
Weatherstrips	313
Washing Your Vehicle	313
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	314
Finish Care	314
Windshield and Wiper Blades	314
Aluminum Wheels	315
Tires	316
Sheet Metal Damage	316
Finish Damage	316
Underbody Maintenance	316
Chemical Paint Spotting	316
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	317
Vehicle Identification	318
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	318
Service Parts Identification Label	318
Electrical System	319
Add-On Electrical Equipment	319
Windshield Wiper Fuses	319
Power Windows and Other Power Options	319
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	319
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	320
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	321
Capacities and Specifications	324
Maintenance Schedule	325
Maintenance Schedule	326
Introduction	326
Maintenance Requirements	326
Your Vehicle and the Environment	326
Using the Maintenance Schedule	326
Scheduled Maintenance	328
Additional Required Services	330
Maintenance Footnotes	331
Owner Checks and Services	332
At Each Fuel Fill	332
At Least Once a Month	333
At Least Once a Year	333
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	335
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	337
Maintenance Record	338
Customer Assistance and Information	341
Customer Assistance and Information	342
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	342
Online Owner Center	344
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	344
Customer Assistance Offices	344
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	346
Roadside Assistance Program	346
Courtesy Transportation	348
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	350
Collision Damage Repair	351
Reporting Safety Defects	354
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	354
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	355
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	355
Service Publications Ordering Information	355

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Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,

gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety,

you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to

these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery

surfaces because stopping distance will be longer

and vehicle control more limited.

While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try

your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration,

or braking, including engine braking by shifting to a

lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tires

to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery

until your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning

clues — such as enough water, ice, or packed snow

on the road to make a mirrored surface — and

slow down when you have any doubt.

If you have the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS),

remember: It helps avoid only the braking skid. If you

do not have ABS, then in a braking skid, where the

wheels are no longer rolling, release enough pressure

on the brakes to get the wheels rolling again. This

restores steering control. Push the brake pedal down

steadily when you have to stop suddenly. As long as

the wheels are rolling, you will have steering control.

Driving at Night

Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One

reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by

alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue.

Here are some tips on night driving.

•

Drive defensively.

•

Do not drink and drive.

•

Adjust the inside rearview mirror to reduce the

glare from headlamps behind you.

•

Since you cannot see as well, you may need to

slow down and keep more space between you

and other vehicles.

•

Slow down, especially on higher speed roads.

Your vehicle’s headlamps can light up only so

much road ahead.

•

In remote areas, watch for animals.

•

If you are tired, pull off the road in a safe place

and rest.

No one can see as well at night as in the daytime.

But as we get older these differences increase.

A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much

light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.

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