PONTIAC TORRENT 2007 Owners Manual

{CAUTION:
If you were to carry things on the
adjustable panel when it is in the upper
(cargo cover) or center positions, during a
sudden vehicle movement or a crash,
those things could be thrown around in
the vehicle. You or others could be
injured. When it is in the upper or center
position, always secure any cargo on the
oor beneath the panel/cover.
To use the panel in the center position, do the
following:
1. Insert the front corners of the panel into the
middle guides.
2. Slide the panel forward.
3. Press down and pull rearward on the back of
the panel to lock it in place.
The panel can be used in this position when you
have to place a at or spare tire in the rear
cargo area.To use the panel in the upper position, do the
following:
1. Insert the front corners of the panel into the
top guides.
2. Slide the panel forward.
3. Press down and pull rearward on the back of
the panel to lock it in place.
This can be used as a cargo cover for the rear
area. The panel may be installed either carpet or
plastic side up. The panel may also be used
as a table in this position. SeeTable on page 142
for more information.
Rear Seat Armrest
Your vehicle may have a rear seat armrest that
contains two cupholders. To access the
cupholders, pull the armrest down from the rear
seatback.
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Table
Your vehicle may have an adjustable panel that
also functions as a table. The maximum load
for the table is 100 lbs. distributed (45 kg).To set up the table, do the following:
1. With the adjustable panel in the upper
position, pull it rearward to position it for use
as a table. The plastic side should be up.
2. Turn the knob to release the leg from the
plastic side of the table and turn the leg
outward.
3. Set the table leg onto the liftgate lock striker
at the rear edge of the vehicle.
Make sure to place the table leg securely onto the
liftgate lock striker.
Notice:Driving with the panel extended into
the table position could damage your vehicle.
Always have the panel in the stored position
while you are driving.
Notice:Placing hot items on the surface of
the table could damage it. Always be sure that
the items that are placed on the surface of
the table are of moderate temperature.
There are four hooks located on the table that can
be used for grocery bags.
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Convenience Net
Your vehicle may have a rear compartment net to
prevent items from rolling under the rear seat.
There may also be four convenience net tie-downs.
Two tie-downs are located on the side trim just
behind the rear seat and the other two are located
on the oor at the rear of the cargo area.
Sunroof
If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, the
controls to operate it are located on the headliner
above the rearview mirror. The ignition must
be in RUN or ACC, or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) must be active, to operate the
sunroof. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 116for more information.To express-open the
sunroof glass panel and
sunshade, press the
switch rearward
and release it.
To stop the sunroof before it is completely open,
press the switch rearward again. The sunshade
cannot be closed with the sunroof open.
To close the sunroof, press forward and hold the
switch until the sunroof stops, lifts and seals
at the back of the sunroof glass. Press forward on
the switch again, to make sure the sunroof is
fully closed
To put the sunroof in the vent position, pull down
on the front of the switch. Push up on the front
of the switch to close it.
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✍NOTES
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 148
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 150
Other Warning Devices............................. 150
Horn.......................................................... 150
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 151
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 151
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 152
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 152
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 153
Windshield Wipers..................................... 153
Windshield Washer.................................... 154
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...................... 155
Cruise Control........................................... 155
Headlamps................................................ 159
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 159
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 160
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 160
Fog Lamps................................................ 161
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 161
Dome Lamp.............................................. 162
Entry Lighting............................................ 162
Map Lamps............................................... 162
Cargo Lamp.............................................. 162
Electric Power Management...................... 163Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 164
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 164
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 165
Climate Controls......................................... 166
Climate Control System............................. 166
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 170
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 170
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 172
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 173
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 174
Trip Odometer........................................... 174
Tachometer............................................... 174
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 175
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 175
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 176
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 177
Battery Warning Light................................ 179
Brake System Warning Light..................... 180
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 181
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 182
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light........................................ 182
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 183
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 183
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 184
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 187
Change Engine Oil Light........................... 188
Security Light............................................ 189
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 189
Cruise Control Light.................................. 189
Reduced Engine Power Light.................... 190
Highbeam On Light................................... 190
Service All-Wheel Drive Light.................... 191
All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light.................. 191
Gate Ajar Light.......................................... 192
Door Ajar Light.......................................... 192
Service Vehicle Soon Light........................ 192
Fuel Gage................................................. 192
Low Fuel Warning Light............................ 193
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 194
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 195
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 200
DIC Vehicle Personalization....................... 210Audio System(s)......................................... 218
Setting the Time (Without Date Display).... 220
Setting the Time (With Date Display)......... 220
Radio with CD (Base)............................... 222
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 228
Radio with CD and DVD........................... 239
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD or Six-Disc
CD Player)............................................. 257
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and DVD
Player)................................................... 264
XM Radio Messages................................. 272
Navigation/Radio System........................... 274
Rear Seat Entertainment System............... 274
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 285
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 285
Radio Reception........................................ 287
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 288
Care of the CD and DVD Player............... 288
Multi-Band Antenna................................... 288
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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✍NOTES
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Instrument Panel Overview
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 170.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 151.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 173.
D. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See
Windshield Wipers on page 153.
E. Driver Information Center Controls. SeeDIC
Operation and Displays on page 195.
F. Hazard Warning Flashers. SeeHazard Warning
Flashers on page 150.
G. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 177.
H. Rear Window Wiper/Washer Buttons. See
Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 155. Fog
Lamps Button. SeeFog Lamps on page 161.
I. Power Mirror Control. SeeOutside Power
Mirrors on page 132.
J. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 161.K. Cruise Controls. SeeCruise Control on
page 155.
L. Tilt Wheel. SeeTilt Wheel on page 151.
M. Horn. SeeHorn on page 150.
N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 285.
O. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 218.
P. Shift Lever. SeeShifting Into Park (P) on
page 123.
Q. Traction Control System (TCS) Button. See
Traction Control System (TCS) on page 297.
R. Power Window Switches. SeePower Windows
on page 110.
S. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 166. Heated Seat Buttons
(If Equipped). SeeHeated Seats on page 11.
T. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 137.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ashers let you warn others.
They also let police know you have a problem.
Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ash on
and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
in the center of the
instrument panel.
Your hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key is
not in the ignition switch.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your
turn signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them up
at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m)
behind your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on your
steering wheel pad to sound the horn.
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