2009 Pontiac Torrent Owner's Manual - Page 146

Recirculation mode is not available in floor, defog or defrost modes and will shut off automatically and change to outside air. If the button is selected in these modes, the indicator will flash. This helps prevent window fogging and moisture building up within the cabin. For vehicles with the remote start feature, the rear defogger will automatically turn on. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. The rear window defogger only works when the ignition is in ON/RUN. ( (Heated Seats): For vehicles with heated seats, see Heated Seats on page 1-4. < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on. The rear window defogger stays on for about 10 minutes if the vehicle remains at slower vehicle speeds, or until the button is pressed or the ignition is turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. If turned on again, the defogger only runs for about five minutes before turning off again. At higher vehicle speeds, the defogger may stay on continuously. The defogger can also be turned off by turning off the engine. Remote Start Climate Control Operation For vehicles with the remote start feature activated, the climate control system heats and cools the inside of the vehicle using the modes that were set before the vehicle was turned off. The rear defogger will also automatically turn on. If the vehicle has heated seats, they may turn on if it is cold outside and will shut off when the key is turned to ON/RUN. See Heated Seats on page 1-4. 3-22