windshield wipers PONTIAC TORRENT 2006 Owners Manual

Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-8
Windshield Washer.......................................3-10
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...........................3-10
Cruise Control..............................................3-11
Headlamps..................................................3-14
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-14
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-14
Automatic Headlamp System..........................3-15
Fog Lamps..................................................3-15
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-16
Dome Lamp.................................................3-16
Entry Lighting...............................................3-17
Map Lamps.................................................3-17
Cargo Lamp.................................................3-17
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-18
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-18
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-19Climate Controls............................................3-19
Climate Control System.................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-22
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-22
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-23
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-24
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-25
Trip Odometer..............................................3-25
Tachometer.................................................3-25
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-26
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-26
Battery Warning Light....................................3-27
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-28
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-29
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light . . .3-30
Low Traction Light........................................3-30
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-31
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-31
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-32
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-35
Change Engine Oil Light................................3-36
Security Light...............................................3-36
Reduced Engine Power Light.........................3-36
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-37
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light...........................................3-37
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-1

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Power Mirror Control. SeeOutside Power Mirrors
on page 2-31
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
C. Cruise Controls. SeeCruise Control on page 3-11.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-24.
E. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-79.
F. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 3-8.
G. Traction Control System Button. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 4-9.
H. Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-22.
I. Hazard Warning Flashers. SeeHazard Warning
Flashers on page 3-6.J. Fog Lamps Button. SeeFog Lamps on page 3-15.
K. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-38.
L. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-34.
M. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-11.
N. Tilt Wheel. SeeTilt Wheel on page 3-7.
O. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
P. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-16.
Q. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 3-19.
R. Heated Seats Buttons. SeeHeated Seats
on page 1-4.
S. Shift Lever. SeeShifting Into Park (P)
on page 2-23.
3-5

Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and
two downward (for left) positions. These positions
allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or
down. When the turn is nished, the lever will return
automatically.
An arrow on the
instrument panel
cluster will ash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.
To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever until
the arrow starts to ash. Hold it there until you complete
the lane change. The lever will return by itself when
you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows
ash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and
other drivers won’t see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you
signal a turn, check the fuse, seeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 5-83and for burned-out bulbs.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low beam to high or
high beam to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way
towards you. Then release it.
When the high beams
are on, this light on
the instrument panel
cluster will also be on.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to
signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass.
To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward
you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then
release the lever to turn them off.
Windshield Wipers
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If the wiper blades are frozen to the
windshield, gently loosen or thaw them. If the blades do
become damaged, install new blades or blade inserts.
SeeWindshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-45.
3-8

Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.
A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.
Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.The lever on the right side of the steering column
operates the windshield wipers. Push up or pull down
on the lever to place it in one of the following positions.
MIST or
8(Mist):Pull the lever down and release
it for a single wiping cycle. The lever will return to
its original position. For more cycles, hold the lever
down before releasing it.
OFF or
9(Off):Move the lever to this position to
turn off the wipers.
INT or
&(Intermittent):Move the lever to this
position to set a delay between wipes. To set for a shorter
or longer delay between wipes, turn the band with the
arrow pointing to the numbers (1, 2, or 3). Select 3 for the
most frequent movement; select 1 for the least frequent.
LO or
OO(Low):Move the lever to this position
for slow, steady wiping cycles.
HI or
OOOO(High):Move the lever to this
position for rapid wiping cycles. United States
Canada
3-9

Windshield Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer uid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to operate
the windshield wipers. Washer uid will squirt onto
the windshield and the wipers will run for a few cycles
to clear the windshield. For more wash cycles, pull
the lever toward you and hold it there.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The band on the wiper lever with the smaller arrow
operates the rear wiper/washer.
9(Off):Turn the band to this position to turn off
the rear wiper.
Z(Rear Wiper):Turn the band with the smaller
arrow to this position to turn on the rear wiper. To set
for a shorter or longer delay between wipes, turn
the other band with the larger arrow pointing to the
numbers (1, 2, or 3). Select 3 for the most frequent
movement; select 1 for the least frequent. The band
with the arrow pointing to the numbers (1, 2, or 3) will
affect both the front and rear wipers if they are on at
the same time.
Y(Wash):Turn and hold the band in this position
to spray washer uid on the rear window. The rear wiper
will also come on. Release the band when enough
uid has been sprayed on the window. The rear wiper
will run a few additional times after you release it.
3-10

Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear
or cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4
for more information.
Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. For proper type and length,
seeNormal Maintenance Replacement Parts on
page 6-13.
Here’s how to replace the windshield wiper blades:
1. Make sure the front wipers are turned off.
2. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.3. Pull up the release clip, located at the connecting
point of the blade and the arm. Then, pull the
blade assembly down toward the glass to remove
it from the wiper arm.
4. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper
arm until you hear the release clip “click” into
place.
5. Push the release clip, from Step 3, down to secure
the wiper blade into place.
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U
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-80
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-58
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-31
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders..................................................7-10
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-82
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-82
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-22
Visors...........................................................2-12
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-23
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. ivWheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-59
Different Size..............................................5-57
Replacement...............................................5-60
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-40
Windows.......................................................2-11
Power........................................................2-12
Windshield
Washer......................................................3-10
Washer Fluid..............................................5-31
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................5-45
Wiper Blades, Cleaning................................5-78
Wiper Fuses...............................................5-83
Wipers......................................................... 3-8
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper........................3-10
Winter Driving................................................4-26
X
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System................3-81
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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