All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System - Pontiac 2006 Torrent Owner's Manual

The traction control system can be activated again by
pressing the traction control button.
If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press
the button, the traction control off light will appear on the
instrument panel cluster. The system will not turn off
until there is no longer a current need to limit wheel
spin. You can turn the system back on at any time by
pressing the button again. If the light does not come
on, you may not have traction control and your vehicle
should be serviced by a dealer.
Adding non-GM accessories can affect your vehicle's
performance. See Accessories and Modifications
on page 5-3 for more information.
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The traction control system
can be turned off by
pressing the traction
control button, located
on the instrument panel
above the audio system.

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System

If your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD
system operates automatically without any action
required by the driver. If the front drive wheels begin
to slip, the rear wheels will automatically begin to
drive the vehicle as required. There may be a slight
engagement noise during hard use but this is normal.
During heavy AWD applications, the engine torque
may be reduced to protect AWD system components.
If the vehicle is exposed to extended heavy AWD
usage, the AWD system will shut itself off to protect
the system from overheating. When the system
cools down, the AWD system will activate itself again
automatically; this cool-down can take up to 20 minutes
depending on outside temperature and vehicle use.
This light will come on
when engine torque is
reduced to protect
the AWD system from
overheating. You may
feel or hear a change
in engine output, but
this is normal.