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Chevrolet 2008 Uplander Owner's Manual (476 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 6 MB

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

5
- Using this Manual
  2
  - Canadian Owners
    2
  - Safety Warnings and Symbols
    3
  - Vehicle Damage Warnings
    4
  - Vehicle Symbols
    4
  - Table of Contents
    5
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  
  5
  - Front Seats
    6
  - Manual Seats
    6
  - Power Seats
    7
  - Heated Seats
    7
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    8
  - Head Restraints
    10
  - Rear Seat Operation
    10
  - Bucket Seats
    10
  - Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks
    14
  - Removing the Bucket Seats
    15
  - Captain Chairs
    18
  - Third Row Seat
    22
  - Folding the Seatback(S)
    23
  - Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
    27
  - Why Safety Belts Work
    28
  - Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
    31
  - How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    32
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    40
  - Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
    42
  - Safety Belt Pretensioners
    42
  - Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
    42
  - Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    45
  - Safety Belt Extender
    46
  - Child Restraints
    46
  - Older Children
    46
  - Infants and Young Children
    50
  - Child Restraint Systems
    53
  - Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
    55
  - Where to Put the Restraint
    56
  - Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
    57
  - Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
    62
  - Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
    65
  - Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
    68
  - Built-In Child Restraint
    72
    
    Securing a Child in the Built-In Child Restraint
    73
    
    Storing the Built-In Child Restraint
    79
- Airbag System
  
  81
- Restraint System Check
  
  95
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    95
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    96
Section 2 Features and Controls

97
- Features and Controls
  
  97
- Keys
  
  99
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
    100
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
    101
    
    Remote Power Sliding Door Operation
    102
    
    Battery Replacement
    103
    
    Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    103
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    104
  - Remote Start Ready
    105
- Doors and Locks
  
  106
  - Door Locks
    106
  - Power Door Locks
    107
  - Sliding Door Delayed Locking
    108
  - Automatic Door Lock
    108
  - Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
    109
  - Lockout Protection
    109
  - Dual Sliding Doors
    109
    
    Sliding Door Lock
    110
    
    Sliding Door Security Lock
    111
    
    Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock
    112
  - Power Sliding Door (PSD)
    112
    
    Power Sliding Door Operation
    114
    
    Resetting the Power Sliding Door
    117
  - Liftgate
    118
- Windows
  
  120
  - Power Windows
    121
  - Express-Down Window
    121
  - Manual Rear Quarter Windows
    122
  - Power Rear Quarter Windows
    122
  - Sun Visors
    123
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  123
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    123
    
    Arming with the Power Lock Switch
    124
    
    Arming with Your Key
    124
    
    Disarming with Your Key
    125
  - PASS-Key
    125
  - III Operation
    125
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  127
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    127
  - Ignition Positions
    127
  - Key in the Ignition
    128
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    128
  - Starting the Engine
    128
  - Starting Procedure
    129
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    130
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    131
  - Warm-Up Shift
    133
  - Parking Brake
    134
  - Shifting into PARK (P)
    134
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    135
    
    Torque Lock
    135
  - Shifting out of PARK (P)
    136
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    136
  - Engine Exhaust
    137
  - Running the Engine While Parked
    138
- Mirrors
  
  139
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    139
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    139
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    140
  - Outside Heated Mirrors
    140
- Object Detection Systems
  
  140
  - Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
    140
  - How the System Works
    142
- Onstar System
  
  143
  - Onstar Services
    144
  - Onstar Virtual Advisor
    145
  - Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
    145
  - How Onstar Service Works
    146
  - Your Responsibility
    146
- Universal Home Remote System
  
  147
  - Universal Home Remote System Operation
    147
    
    Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
    151
    
    Using Universal Home Remote
    151
    
    Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
    151
- Storage Areas
  
  152
  - Glove Box
    152
  - Cupholder(S)
    152
  - Overhead Console (Without Rail)
    152
  - Overhead Console (with Rail)
    153
    
    Storage bin
    153
  - Floor Console Storage Area
    155
  - Folding Tray
    155
  - Second Row Center Console
    155
  - Luggage Carrier
    156
  - Convenience Net
    157
  - Convenience Center
    157
    
    Removing the Convenience Center
    158
    
    Replacing the Convenience Center
    159
Section 3 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
    
    Turn Signal on Chime
    168
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    168
  - Flash-To-Pass
    168
  - Windshield Wipers
    169
  - Windshield Washer
    169
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    170
  - Cruise Control
    170
    
    Setting Cruise Control
    172
    
    Resuming a Set Speed
    172
    
    Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    173
    
    Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    173
    
    Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
    173
  - Exterior Lamps
    174
  - Wiper Activated Headlamps
    175
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    175
  - Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)/Automatic Headlamp System
    176
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    177
  - Interior Lamps Control
    177
  - Dome Lamp
    178
  - Entry Lighting
    178
  - Delayed Lighting
    178
  - Exit Lighting
    179
  - Front Reading Lamps
    179
  - Rear Reading Lamps
    179
  - Cargo Lamp
    179
  - Electric Power Management
    180
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    181
  - Overhead Console Switchbank
    181
  - Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    182
  - Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current
    183
  - Cigarette Lighter
    184
- Climate Controls
  
  184
  - Climate Control System
    184
    
    Operation
    185
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    186
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    187
  - Dual Climate Control System
    187
  - Outlet Adjustment
    190
    
    Operation Tips
    190
  - Rear Climate Control System
    190
    
    Rear Air Outlets
    192
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    192
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  194
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    195
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    196
  - Trip Odometer
    196
  - Tachometer
    196
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    196
    
    Safety Belt Reminder Light
    196
    
    Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
    197
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    197
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    198
  - Charging System Light
    200
  - Brake System Warning Light
    201
  - Antilock Brake System Warning Light
    202
  - Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
    202
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    203
  - Tire Pressure Light
    203
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    204
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    205
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    206
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    207
  - Oil Pressure Light
    207
  - Security Light
    208
  - Cruise Control Light
    208
  - Highbeam on Light
    208
  - Fuel Gage
    209
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    209
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  210
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    210
    
    DIC Buttons
    211
    
    Time Elapsed
    212
    
    Average Speed
    212
    
    Fuel Range
    213
    
    Average Fuel Economy
    213
    
    Tire Pressure
    214
  - DIC Compass (Uplevel Only)
    216
  - Compass Calibration Procedure
    217
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    218
    
    A/C off for Engine Protection
    218
    
    Battery Saver Active
    219
    
    Change Oil Soon
    219
    
    Check Tire Pressure
    220
    
    Check Gas Cap
    220
    
    Delayed Locking
    221
    
    Headlamps Suggested
    222
    
    Engine Coolant Hot
    222
    
    Key in Ignition
    223
    
    Left Front Turn Lamp out
    224
    
    Left Rear Turn Lamp out
    224
    
    Lift Gate Ajar
    224
    
    Low Fuel
    225
    
    Low Brake Fluid
    225
    
    Low Oil Pressure
    225
    
    Reduced Engine Power
    227
    
    Right Rear Turn Lamp out
    229
    
    Service Abs System
    230
    
    Service Air Bag
    230
    
    Service Brake System
    231
    
    Service Park Lamps
    231
    
    Service Tire Monitor System
    232
    
    Stability Control Active
    233
    
    Service Traction System
    233
    
    Service Vehicle Soon
    233
    
    Traction Control Active
    234
    
    Stability Control off
    234
    
    Traction Control off
    234
    
    Turn Signal on
    235
  - DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only)
    236
    
    Factory Defaults
    237
    
    Remote Start
    241
- Audio System(S)
  
  244
  - Setting the Time
    245
  - Radio(S) (MP3)
    246
    
    Radio Data System (Rds)
    246
    
    Playing the Radio
    247
    
    Finding a Station
    247
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    248
    
    Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
    248
    
    Rds and XM
    249
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    249
    
    Rds Messages
    250
    
    Radio Messages
    251
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Service
    251
    
    Playing a CD(S) (Six-Disc CD Player)
    252
    
    Playing a CD (Single CD Player)
    252
    
    Care of Your Cds
    253
    
    Care of Your CD and DVD Player
    253
    
    Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
    257
    
    Mp3 Format
    258
  - Using an MP3
    258
  - Root Directory
    258
  - XM Radio Messages
    261
  - Parental Control
    262
  - Navigation/Radio System
    262
  - Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
    262
    
    Wireless Headphones
    263
    
    Battery Replacement
    263
    
    Stereo Rca Jacks
    264
    
    Wired Headphones
    264
    
    Audio Output
    265
    
    DVD Player
    266
    
    Video Screen
    266
    
    Ejecting a Disc
    268
    
    Playing a Disc
    268
    
    Remote Control Buttons
    269
    
    Remote Control
    269
    
    Cleaning the Video Screen
    276
    
    DVD Distortion
    276
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    277
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    278
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    279
  - Radio Reception
    280
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    281
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    281
  - Chime Level Adjustment
    281
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

283
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  283
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  284
  - Defensive Driving
    284
  - Drunk Driving
    285
  - Control of a Vehicle
    286
  - Braking
    286
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    287
    
    Using ABS
    287
  - Braking in Emergencies
    288
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    288
  - Stabilitrak ® System
    289
    
    Traction Control Operation
    290
    
    Power Steering
    291
  - Steering
    291
    
    Steering Tips
    291
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    292
  - Off-Road Recovery
    293
  - Passing
    294
  - Loss of Control
    294
  - Driving at Night
    295
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    296
    
    Other Rainy Weather Tips
    296
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    297
  - Highway Hypnosis
    297
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    298
  - Winter Driving
    299
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    299
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    300
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
    302
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    303
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    303
    
    Tire and Loading Information Label
    304
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    305
- Towing
  
  309
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    309
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    309
  - Level Control
    310
  - Towing a Trailer
    310
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    311
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    312
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    313
    
    Safety Chains
    315
    
    Trailer Brakes
    315
    
    Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    315
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    316
    
    Following Distance
    317
    
    Making Turns
    317
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    318
    
    Driving on Grades
    318
    
    Parking on Hills
    318
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    319
    
    Trailer Wiring Harness
    319
    
    When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
    319
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

321
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  321
- Service
  
  323
- Fuel
  
  325
  - Gasoline Octane
    325
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    325
  - California Fuel
    325
  - Additives
    326
  - Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
    326
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    327
  - Filling the Tank
    328
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    330
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  330
  - Hood Release
    331
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    332
  - Engine Oil
    333
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    334
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    335
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    336
  - Engine Oil Life System
    336
    
    How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    337
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    337
  - When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    338
  - How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    338
  - How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
    340
    
    How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid
    341
    
    Checking the Fluid Level
    341
  - Engine Coolant
    342
    
    What Engine Coolant to Use
    342
    
    Checking Coolant
    343
    
    Adding Coolant
    343
  - Radiator Pressure Cap
    344
  - Engine Overheating
    344
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    344
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    345
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
    345
  - Cooling System
    346
  - How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
    349
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    351
    
    How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    351
    
    What to Use
    351
    
    What Washer Fluid to Use
    352
    
    Adding Washer Fluid
    352
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    352
  - Brake Fluid
    353
  - Brakes
    353
    
    What to Add
    354
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    355
    
    Brake Adjustment
    355
    
    Brake Wear
    355
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    356
    
    Vehicle Storage
    356
  - Battery
    356
  - Jump Starting
    357
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  361
- Bulb Replacement
  
  362
  - Halogen Bulbs
    362
  - Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps
    362
  - Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    364
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
    364
  - License Plate Lamp
    366
  - Replacement Bulbs
    366
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  367
- Tires
  
  368
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    369
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    372
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    374
    
    When to Check
    375
    
    How to Check
    375
  - High-Speed Operation
    376
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    377
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    378
    
    Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
    380
    
    Tpms Sensor Matching Process
    381
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    382
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    384
  - Buying New Tires
    385
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    386
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    387
    
    Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
    387
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    388
  - Wheel Replacement
    388
    
    Used Replacement Wheels
    389
  - Tire Chains
    390
  - Accessory Inﬂator
    390
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    392
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    393
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    394
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    396
  - Secondary Latch System
    403
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    406
  - Compact Spare Tire
    409
- Appearance Care
  
  410
  - Interior Cleaning
    410
  - Fabric/Carpet
    411
  - Leather
    412
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    412
  - Child Restraint Pad
    412
  - Care of Safety Belts and Built-In Child Restraint Harness
    413
    
    Weatherstrips
    413
    
    Washing Your Vehicle
    413
    
    Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    414
    
    Finish Care
    414
    
    Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
    414
    
    Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
    415
    
    Aluminum Wheels
    415
    
    Tires
    416
    
    Sheet Metal Damage
    416
    
    Finish Damage
    416
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    416
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    416
    
    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    417
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  418
- Electrical System
  
  419
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    419
  - Headlamp Wiring
    419
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    419
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    419
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    420
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    420
  - Underhood Fuse Block
    422
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  425
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

427
- Introduction
  428
- Maintenance Requirements
  428
- Maintenance Schedule
  428
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  428
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  428
- Scheduled Maintenance
  430
- Additional Required Services
  432
- Maintenance Footnotes
  433
- At each Fuel Fill
  434
  - Engine Oil Level Check
    434
- Owner Checks and Services
  434
- At Least Once a Month
  435
- At Least Once a Year
  435
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  437
  - Underbody Flushing Service
    437
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  439
- Engine Drive Belt Routing
  440
- Maintenance Record
  441
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

445
- Customer Assistance Information
  445
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  446
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    446
  - Online Owner Center
    448
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    449
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    449
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    450
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    450
    
    Who Is Covered
    450
    
    Services Provided
    451
    
    Calling for Assistance
    452
  - Scheduling Service Appointments
    453
  - Courtesy Transportation
    453
    
    Transportation Options
    454
    
    Additional Program Information
    455
  - Collision Damage Repair
    455
    
    Collision Parts
    455
    
    If a Crash Occurs
    456
    
    Repair Facility
    456
    
    Insuring Your Vehicle
    456
    
    Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
    457
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  458
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
  
  460
  - Event Data Recorders
    460
  - Onstar
    461
  - Navigation System
    461
  - Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID)
    461

Chevrolet 2008 Uplander Getting To Know Manual (20 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents
1
DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel
2
- Instrument Panel Cluster
  3
- Driver Information Center
  4
Remote Keyless Entry
6
- Remote Start
  6
Entertainment
7
Convenience
11
- Daytime Running Lamps
  11
Interior Lamps
12
Cruise Control
12
Window Washer Fluid
13
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
13
Universal Home Remote
13
Onstar
14
Power Sliding Doors
14
Rear Seat Climate Control with RSE
15
Convenience Center
15
Child Restraints (LATCH)
15
Folding Rear Seats
16
Side-Folding Utility Tray
16
Overhead Rail System Modules
17
- Rear Parking Assist
  17
- 115-Volt Power Outlet
  18
- Air Inflator Tools
  18
Performance & Maintenance
18
- Automatic Level Control
  18
- Traction Control
  18
- Stability Control
  18
- System
  18
- Tire Pressure Monitor
  19
- Service Intervals
  19
- Flexfuel (E85) - Yellow Gas Cap
  19
OWNER INFORMATION Roadside Assistance
20
- My Gmlink
  20

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Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

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

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

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

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Chevrolet 2008 Uplander Getting To Know Manual (20 pages)

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