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Congratulations on your purchase of a Pontiac Torrent. Please read this information about your vehicle’s

features and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not

include all the features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.

DRIVER INFORMATION 

Instrument Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . 3

Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

COMFORT

Manual Driver’s Seat Height 

and Recliner Adjustments . . . . 4

Six-Way Power Driver’s Seat . . 5

Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support. 5

Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

ENTERTAINMENT

AM/FM Radio with CD Player. . 6

Multiple-Disc CD Changer . . . . 8

MP3 Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

XM Satellite Radio. . . . . . . . . . . 9

Audio Steering Wheel 

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

CONVENIENCE

Remote Keyless Entry 

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Windshield Wipers and 

Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Rear Wiper and Washer . . . . . 11

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Center Console Features . . . . 12

Ashtray and Lighter Kit . . . . . 12

Sunroof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Fold-Down Front Passenger

Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

MultiFlex™ Split-Folding and

Sliding Rear Seat. . . . . . . . . . . 14

Child Restraints (LATCH). . . . 15

Multifunction CargoPanel/ 

Security Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Roof Rack Cross-Rails . . . . . . 16

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

Automatic Transmission . . . . 16

All-Wheel Drive System . . . . . 16

Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . 17

Battery Rundown Protection. . 18

Cleaning the Interior 

Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

OWNER INFORMATION

Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . 20

My GMLink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

 

Summary of Contents for 2006 Torrent

Page 1: ...INMENT AM FM Radio with CD Player 6 Multiple Disc CD Changer 8 MP3 Player 8 XM Satellite Radio 9 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 9 CONVENIENCE Remote Keyless Entry System 10 Windshield Wipers and Washer...

Page 2: ...em Button H Air Outlets I Hazard Warning Flashers Button J Fog Lamps Button K Audio System L Glove Box M Hood Release N Tilt Wheel O Horn P Ignition Switch Q Climate Control System R Air Conditioning...

Page 3: ...nt Temperature Gauge Note The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle s operation It is important to read your Owner Manual and become familia...

Page 4: ...Light Rear Window Defogger Safety Belt Reminder Light Security Light Traction Control Off Light Getting to Know Your Torrent 4 Vehicle Symbols COMFORT The manual driver s seat height adjust ment and r...

Page 5: ...or decrease lumbar support See Section 1 of your Owner Manual Driver s Seat Lumbar Support if equipped Heated Seats if equipped This feature allows you to heat the driv er and or front passenger seat...

Page 6: ...s but ton to turn the air conditioning system on or off A light indicates that the air conditioning is activated Recirculation Press this button to recirculate cabin air through the vehi cle A light i...

Page 7: ...s button to hear a track over again Press the button again to turn off repeat play RDM Random Press this button to hear the tracks in random order Press the button again to turn off random play Press...

Page 8: ...After INSERT CD and the number appear on the display insert a CD partway into the slot label side up The player will pull in the CD 4 Once INSERT CD and the number appear again on the display load ano...

Page 9: ...9696 See Section 3 of your Owner Manual XM Satellite Radio if equipped In addition to the radio s primary con trols your steering wheel may include secondary radio controls as well making for quick ac...

Page 10: ...d with the large arrow A to one of the following settings 1 Long delays between wipes 2 Medium delays between wipes 3 Short delays between wipes LO Low Speed Move the lever to this position for slow s...

Page 11: ...spray a stream of washer fluid onto the rear window It will contin ue to provide fluid until you release the band When you select this position the wipers will automatically start and stay on until y...

Page 12: ...lly when a door is opened On Place the switch in this position to turn on the dome lamps See Section 3 of your Owner Manual Dome Lamps The center console between the front seats features cupholders an...

Page 13: ...your Owner Manual Sunroof if equipped Note In the closed position the sunroof may not appear parallel with the vehicle headliner The front passenger seatback can be folded flat allowing you to carry...

Page 14: ...then release the lever when the seatback is in the desired position Slide the Seat Forward or Rearward 1 Lift the release bar located under the front of the seat cushion to unlock the seat 2 Slide th...

Page 15: ...e cargo panel can be placed in one of four positions Upper Center Lower and a Table position Multifunction Cargo Panel Security Cover if equipped Upper Center and Lower Positions 1 Insert the panel s...

Page 16: ...to a higher gear if that gear cannot maintain speed on the grade If you completely lift off the accelerator pedal and the transmission does not upshift on a steep grade it is normal and the computer i...

Page 17: ...tors the fuel ignition and emission systems OBD II helps ensure that your vehicle s emissions remain at accept able levels If a problem requiring ser vice occurs a Check Engine light will illuminate i...

Page 18: ...sconnected from an APO when leaving the vehicle See Section 3 of your Owner Manual Battery Rundown Protection In general cleaning the entire seat panel is recommended starting from the seams and movin...

Page 19: ...19 Notes...

Page 20: ...equipped If your vehicle is OnStar equipped press the blue OnStar button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to an OnStar Advisor who will speak to you assess your condition contact R...

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