Pontiac 2008 Torrent Getting To Know Manual Download Page 18

Getting to Know Your Torrent

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The cross-rails can be moved along the

roof rack to hold a variety of cargo. 

To adjust the cross-rails:

1. Pull up the cross-rail latches (A).
2. Adjust the position of the cross-rail to

the desired location on each side of

the roof rack.

3. Push down the latches to secure the

cross-rail. 

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Roof Rack Cross-Rails 

(if equipped)

A

StabiliTrak is an advanced computer-

controlled vehicle stability and traction

enhancement system that assists with

directional control of the vehicle in

difficult driving conditions. It turns on

automatically every time you start your

vehicle.
To limit wheelspin and help maintain

directional control, you should always

leave the system on. However, if your

vehicle becomes stuck and rocking the

vehicle is required, the system should

be turned off.
To turn off the traction control part of the

system, press the 

(Traction Control)

button located next to the shift lever. 
To turn off the traction control and

stability enhancement systems, press

and hold the button for five seconds.
When the system is turned off, the

traction control off light will illuminate.

See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

StabiliTrak

®

– Stability Control

System

Your vehicle may be equipped with an

on-demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

system. The system has no buttons or

controls, as it is completely automatic.

There may be a slight engagement

sound or feel when the system engages,

but this is normal.

See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

All-Wheel Drive System 

(if equipped)

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

If the 

(Malfunction Indicator Lamp/

Check Engine light) illuminates in the in-

strument cluster and remains on steadily

when the engine is running, check that

the fuel cap is securely tightened.
If you have recently refueled your vehi-

cle and the cap is not secure, turn it

clockwise until a clicking sound is heard,

indicating that it is properly installed. 
The Check Engine light will turn off after

a few driving trips with the fuel cap prop-

erly installed.

See Sections 3 and 5 of your Owner Manual.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(Check Engine Light)

Summary of Contents for 2008 Torrent

Page 1: ...umbar Support 8 Heated Seats 8 Climate Controls 8 ENTERTAINMENT Audio System Features 9 Multiple Disc CD Player 11 DVD Radio 11 XM Radio 12 Touch Screen Navigation Entertainment System 12 Audio Steeri...

Page 2: ...Flashers Button G Passenger Airbag Status Indicator H Rear Window Wiper Washer Buttons I Fog Lamps Button J Power Mirror Control K Instrument Panel Brightness Control L Cruise Controls M Tilt Wheel N...

Page 3: ...nformation Center I Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light J Security Light K Antilock Brake System Warning Light See Section 3 of your Owner Manual Note The instrument panel cluster is designe...

Page 4: ...tions as well as acknowledge DIC messages Driver Information Center Personalization Features To personalize vehicle features 1 With the vehicle in Park turn on the ignition 2 Press the Vehicle Informa...

Page 5: ...to use the alarm See Section 2 of your Owner Manual 5 Remote Start Factory Settings Exit Feature Settings Warnings and Messages The DIC provides a variety of vehicle messages depending on optional eq...

Page 6: ...e after a remote start the key must be inserted in the ignition and turned to the Run posi tion before driving Canceling a Remote Start If you wish to turn off the engine instead of driving after a re...

Page 7: ...TCH system you may still use it by installing the child restraint with the safety belt system Choose a child seat restraint that is appropriate for the child s age and size weight and height See Secti...

Page 8: ...needed to remove interior moisture from the vehicle Rear Window Defogger Press the airflow control knob to activate the rear window defogger It will shut off automatically See Section 3 of your Owner...

Page 9: ...art of the current track or MP3 file To enter the scan mode press and hold either arrow button for a few seconds a beep will sound Radio stations will be scanned Press either arrow button again to sto...

Page 10: ...ton again or the FWD button to increase the numbers Setting Preset or Favorite Stations Before setting your preset or favorite stations shift the vehicle into Park To preset up to 18 stations 1 Turn o...

Page 11: ...w the display prompts to load each CD To play a specific CD Press the pushbutton below the arrow label on the radio display to select the desired CD number To eject a CD Press the EJECT button once to...

Page 12: ...tton to increase or decrease volume Next Previous End When playing the radio press the up or down arrow to go to the next or previous radio station and stay there When playing a CD press the up or dow...

Page 13: ...ver to this position for rapid wiping cycles Washer Fluid Press the button on the end of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield See Section 3 of your Owner Manual Windshield Wipers and Wash...

Page 14: ...Cruise Control Cupholders A pair of cupholders are located in the front portion of the center console and an addi tional pair of cupholders are located in The center console between the front seats f...

Page 15: ...Ashtray and Lighter Kit if equipped Sunroof if equipped The sunroof controls are located on the headliner above your rearview mirror The ignition key must be in the Run or Accessory position to opera...

Page 16: ...upright position 1 Lift and hold the recliner lever fully upward and then raise the seatback to an upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to ensure it is locked in place See Section 1 of yo...

Page 17: ...and a Table position Multifunction Cargo Panel Security Cover if equipped To place the panel in the upper center or lower position 1 Insert the panel s rubber knobs into either the upper center or lo...

Page 18: ...ift lever To turn off the traction control and stability enhancement systems press and hold the button for five seconds When the system is turned off the traction control off light will illuminate See...

Page 19: ...ssure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as you start to drive This could be an early indicator that your tire pres sures are getting low and the tires need t...

Page 20: ...e and OnStar if equipped If you have a current OnStar subscription press the OnStar button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to an OnStar Advisor who will speak to you assess your pr...

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