Chevrolet 2009 Uplander Manuals

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Chevrolet 2009 Uplander Owner's Manual (464 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 2.71 MB

Section 1 Seats and Restraint System

5
- Canadian Owners
  2
- Table of Contents
  5
- Seats and Restraint System
  5
- Front Seats
  6
- Heated Seats
  7
- Power Seats
  7
- Reclining Seatbacks
  8
- Rear Seats
  10
- Bucket Seats
  11
- Removing the Bucket Seats
  15
- Captain Chairs
  18
- Third Row Seat
  22
- Safety Belts
  27
- Why Safety Belts Work
  28
- Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
  31
- How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
  32
- Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
  44
- Safety Belt Extender
  46
- Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
  46
- Child Restraints
  
  47
- Airbag System
  
  81
- Restraint System Check
  
  96
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    96
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    97
Section 2 Features and Controls

99
- Features and Controls
  99
- Keys
  
  101
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
    102
    
    Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
    104
    
    Remote Power Sliding Door Operation
    104
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    105
  - Remote Start Ready
    107
- Doors and Locks
  
  108
  - Door Locks
    108
  - Power Door Locks
    109
  - Delayed Locking
    110
  - Sliding Door Delayed Locking
    110
  - Automatic Door Lock
    110
  - Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
    111
  - Lockout Protection
    111
  - Dual Sliding Doors
    111
    
    Sliding Door Lock
    112
    
    Sliding Door Security Lock
    113
  - Power Sliding Door (PSD)
    114
  - Liftgate
    120
  - Resetting the Power Sliding Door
    120
- Windows
  
  122
  - Power Windows
    123
  - Manual Rear Quarter Windows
    124
  - Power Rear Quarter Windows
    124
  - Sun Visors
    125
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  125
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    125
  - PASS-Key
    127
  - Disarming with Your Key
    127
  - Electronic Immobilizer
    127
  - Operation
    127
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  129
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    129
  - Ignition Positions
    129
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    130
  - Starting the Engine
    130
  - Starting Procedure
    131
  - Engine Coolant Heater
    132
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    133
  - Parking Brake
    136
  - Shifting into Park
    136
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    137
    
    Torque Lock
    137
  - Shifting out of Park
    138
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    138
  - Engine Exhaust
    139
  - Running the Vehicle While Parked
    140
- Mirrors
  
  141
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    141
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    141
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    141
  - Outside Heated Mirrors
    142
- Object Detection Systems
  
  142
  - Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
    142
  - How the System Works
    143
- Onstar System
  
  145
  - Onstar Virtual Advisor
    147
  - How Onstar Service Works
    147
  - Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
    147
- Universal Home Remote System
  
  148
  - Universal Home Remote System Operation
    149
  - Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
    152
- Storage Areas
  
  153
  - Glove Box
    153
  - Cupholders
    153
  - Overhead Console (Without Rail)
    153
  - Overhead Console (with Rail)
    154
    
    Storage bin
    154
  - Floor Console Storage Area
    156
  - Folding Tray
    156
  - Second Row Center Console
    156
  - Luggage Carrier
    157
  - Convenience Net
    158
  - Convenience Center)
    158
  - Convenience Center
    159
    
    Replacing the Convenience Center
    160
Section 3 Instrument Panel

161
- Instrument Panel
  161
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  164
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    166
  - Other Warning Devices
    166
  - Horn
    166
  - Tilt Wheel
    166
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    167
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    167
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    168
  - Flash-To-Pass
    168
  - Windshield Wipers
    168
  - Windshield Washer
    169
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    169
  - Cruise Control
    170
  - Exterior Lamps
    173
    
    Headlamps on Reminder
    173
  - Wiper Activated Headlamps
    174
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic Headlamp System
    174
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    175
  - Interior Lamps Control
    175
  - Dome Lamp
    176
  - Entry Lighting
    176
  - Delayed Lighting
    176
  - Exit Lighting
    177
  - Front Reading Lamps
    177
  - Rear Reading Lamps
    177
  - Cargo Lamp
    177
    
    Electric Power Management
    178
    
    Battery Run-Down Protection
    179
    
    Overhead Console Switchbank
    179
    
    Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    180
    
    Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current
    181
    
    Cigarette Lighter
    182
- Climate Controls
  
  182
  - Climate Control System
    182
  - Dual Climate Control System
    185
  - Outlet Adjustment
    187
  - Operation Tips
    187
  - Rear Climate Control System
    188
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    189
  - Rear Air Outlets
    189
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  190
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    191
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    192
  - Trip Odometer
    192
  - Tachometer
    192
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    192
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    192
  - Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
    192
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    193
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    194
  - Charging System Light
    195
  - Brake System Warning Light
    195
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
    196
  - Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
    197
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    197
  - Tire Pressure Light
    198
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    198
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    200
  - Oil Pressure Light
    201
  - Security Light
    201
  - Cruise Control Light
    202
  - Highbeam on Light
    202
  - Fuel Gage
    202
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    203
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  203
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    204
    
    Average Fuel Economy
    206
  - DIC Compass (Uplevel Only)
    209
    
    Compass Calibration
    210
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    211
    
    Battery Saver Active
    212
    
    Check Gas Cap
    213
    
    Check Tire Pressure
    213
    
    Engine Coolant Hot
    215
    
    Hood Ajar
    216
    
    Key in Ignition
    216
    
    Low Fuel
    218
    
    Parking Brake on
    219
    
    Reduced Engine Power
    221
    
    Service Air Bag
    223
    
    Service Brake System
    224
    
    Service Tire Monitor System
    225
    
    Service Vehicle Soon
    225
    
    Stability Control off
    226
    
    Turn Signal on
    227
  - DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only)
    228
    
    Remote Start
    232
- Audio System(S)
  
  236
  - Setting the Clock
    237
  - Radio(S) (MP3)
    237
    
    Playing the Radio
    238
    
    Rds and XM
    241
    
    Rds Messages
    241
    
    Radio Messages
    242
    
    Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
    249
  - Using an MP3
    249
    
    XM Radio Messages
    252
  - Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
    253
    
    Before Driving
    253
    
    Stereo Rca Jacks
    254
    
    Video Screen
    254
    
    Audio Output
    255
    
    Wireless Headphones
    256
    
    DVD Player
    257
    
    Playing a Disc
    259
    
    Remote Control
    260
    
    DVD Display Error Messages
    267
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    268
    
    Cleaning the DVD Player
    268
    
    Cleaning the Video Screen
    268
    
    DVD Distortion
    268
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    270
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    271
  - Radio Reception
    272
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    273
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    273
  - Chime Level Adjustment
    273
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

275
- Driving Your Vehicle
  275
- Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
  276
  - Defensive Driving
    276
  - Drunk Driving
    276
    
    Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
    276
  - Control of a Vehicle
    277
  - Braking
    278
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    279
    
    Using Abs
    280
  - Braking in Emergencies
    280
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    280
  - Stabilitrak ® System
    281
    
    Traction Control Operation
    282
  - Steering
    283
    
    Power Steering
    283
    
    Steering Tips
    283
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    284
  - Off-Road Recovery
    285
  - Passing
    285
  - Loss of Control
    285
  - Driving at Night
    286
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    287
    
    Other Rainy Weather Tips
    288
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    288
  - Highway Hypnosis
    288
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    289
  - Winter Driving
    290
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    290
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
    292
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    292
  - Loading the Vehicle
    293
  - Towing
    298
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    298
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    298
    
    Dinghy Towing
    299
  - Level Control
    299
    
    Dolly Towing
    299
  - Towing a Trailer
    300
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    301
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    302
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    303
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    306
    
    Safety Chains
    306
    
    Trailer Brakes
    306
    
    Following Distance
    307
    
    Making Turns
    307
    
    Driving on Grades
    308
    
    Parking on Hills
    308
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    308
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

311
- Service and Appearance Care
  311
- Service
  
  313
- Fuel
  
  315
  - Gasoline Octane
    316
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    316
  - California Fuel
    316
  - Additives
    317
  - Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
    318
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    319
  - Filling the Tank
    320
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    322
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  322
  - Hood Release
    323
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    324
  - Engine Oil
    325
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    326
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    327
  - Engine Oil Life System
    328
    
    When to Change Engine Oil
    328
    
    How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    329
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    329
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    330
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    331
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    332
  - Cooling System
    333
  - Engine Coolant
    334
  - How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
    336
  - Radiator Pressure Cap
    338
  - Engine Overheating
    338
    
    If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    339
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    340
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
    340
  - Power Steering Fluid
    341
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    342
  - Brakes
    343
    
    Brake Adjustment
    345
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    345
    
    Brake Wear
    345
  - Battery
    346
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    346
    
    Vehicle Storage
    346
  - Jump Starting
    347
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  351
- Bulb Replacement
  
  351
  - Halogen Bulbs
    351
  - Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps
    352
  - Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    353
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
    354
  - License Plate Lamp
    355
  - Replacement Bulbs
    355
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  356
- Tires
  
  357
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    358
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    361
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    364
  - High-Speed Operation
    366
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    367
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    368
    
    Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
    369
    
    Tpms Sensor Matching Process
    370
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    372
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    373
  - Buying New Tires
    374
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    376
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    377
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    379
  - Wheel Replacement
    379
    
    Used Replacement Wheels
    380
  - Tire Chains
    380
  - Accessory Inﬂator
    381
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    383
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    384
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    385
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    387
  - Secondary Latch System
    394
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    396
  - Compact Spare Tire
    398
- Appearance Care
  
  399
  - Interior Cleaning
    399
  - Fabric/Carpet
    401
  - Leather
    401
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    402
  - Child Restraint Pad
    402
    
    Care of Safety Belts and Built-In Child Restraint Harness
    402
    
    Weatherstrips
    402
    
    Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    403
    
    Washing Your Vehicle
    403
    
    Finish Care
    404
    
    Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
    404
    
    Aluminum Wheels
    405
    
    Tires
    405
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    406
    
    Finish Damage
    406
    
    Sheet Metal Damage
    406
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    406
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  407
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    407
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    407
- Electrical System
  
  407
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    407
  - Headlamp Wiring
    408
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    408
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    408
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    408
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    408
  - Underhood Fuse Block
    410
  - Capacities and Speciﬁcations
    414
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

415
- Introduction
  416
- Maintenance Requirements
  416
- Maintenance Schedule
  416
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  416
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  417
- Scheduled Maintenance
  418
- Additional Required Services
  420
- Maintenance Footnotes
  421
- At each Fuel Fill
  422
  - Engine Oil Level Check
    422
  - Engine Coolant Level Check
    423
- Owner Checks and Services
  422
- At Least Once a Month
  423
  - Starter Switch Check
    423
- At Least Once a Year
  423
- Maintenance Replacement Parts
  427
- Engine Drive Belt Routing
  428
- Maintenance Record
  429
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

433
- Customer Assistance Information
  433
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  434
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    434
  - Online Owner Center
    437
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    438
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    438
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    439
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    439
    
    Calling for Assistance
    440
    
    Services Provided
    440
    
    Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance
    441
  - Scheduling Service Appointments
    442
    
    Transportation Options
    442
  - Courtesy Transportation
    442
    
    Additional Program Information
    443
  - Collision Damage Repair
    443
    
    Insuring Your Vehicle
    444
    
    Repair Facility
    444
    
    If a Crash Occurs
    445
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  446
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
  
  448
  - P.O. Box
    448
  - Event Data Recorders
    449
  - Onstar
    450
  - Navigation System
    450
  - Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID)
    450

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Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint System

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Object Detection Systems

Onstar System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

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