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2008 Chevrolet Uplander Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-23 Child Restraints ...1-42 Airbag System ...1-77 Restraint System Check ...1-...84 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-27 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Headlamp Aiming ...5-41 Bulb Replacement ...5-42 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-47 Tires ...5-48 Appearance Care ...5-90 Vehicle Identification ...5-98 Electrical System ...5-99...
2008 Chevrolet Uplander Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-23 Child Restraints ...1-42 Airbag System ...1-77 Restraint System Check ...1-...84 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-27 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Headlamp Aiming ...5-41 Bulb Replacement ...5-42 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-47 Tires ...5-48 Appearance Care ...5-90 Vehicle Identification ...5-98 Electrical System ...5-99...
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...;ashers are not closed. 2-9 The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if: • The remote start system is in the ignition. • The vehicle's hood, liftgate or doors are on page 3-76. • The vehicle's key is disabled. See "REMOTE START" under DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on . The oil...
...;ashers are not closed. 2-9 The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if: • The remote start system is in the ignition. • The vehicle's hood, liftgate or doors are on page 3-76. • The vehicle's key is disabled. See "REMOTE START" under DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on . The oil...
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.... The answer depends on the driver's side of oil you keep it was before starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord is located on the outside temperature, the kind of the engine compartment. 3. If you the best advice...
.... The answer depends on the driver's side of oil you keep it was before starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord is located on the outside temperature, the kind of the engine compartment. 3. If you the best advice...
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D. E. F. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-38 and Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-6. L. Hood Release. See Horn on page 3-36. See Cruise Control on page 3-7. Dual Climate Controls. Heated Seat Controls (If... See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-10. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 5-11. G. Audio System. J. K. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Hood Release on page 3-35. M. R. B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls (If Equipped). Traction Control System Button (If Equipped). See Hazard Warning Flashers on...
D. E. F. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-38 and Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-6. L. Hood Release. See Horn on page 3-36. See Cruise Control on page 3-7. Dual Climate Controls. Heated Seat Controls (If... See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-10. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 5-11. G. Audio System. J. K. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Hood Release on page 3-35. M. R. B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls (If Equipped). Traction Control System Button (If Equipped). See Hazard Warning Flashers on...
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... may also have a rear climate control system that could adversely affect the performance of the system. Operation Tips • Clear away any non-GM approved hood deflectors that lets the driver adjust the fan speed for the rear seating area. Your vehicle may have a rear climate control system that...
... may also have a rear climate control system that could adversely affect the performance of the system. Operation Tips • Clear away any non-GM approved hood deflectors that lets the driver adjust the fan speed for the rear seating area. Your vehicle may have a rear climate control system that...
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...not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off . It also re-displays for two seconds if it from the screen. Make sure that the hood is closed properly. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on page 5-11. Press any of the...LOCK/OFF. This message disappears and the chiming stops when the key is turned on page 2-5. 3-63 HOOD AJAR If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this message displays when the hood is not closed completely. This message cannot be replaced. This message displays while the ignition is turned off...
...not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off . It also re-displays for two seconds if it from the screen. Make sure that the hood is closed properly. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on page 5-11. Press any of the...LOCK/OFF. This message disappears and the chiming stops when the key is turned on page 2-5. 3-63 HOOD AJAR If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this message displays when the hood is not closed completely. This message cannot be replaced. This message displays while the ignition is turned off...
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... the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on page 5-25 for two seconds if it from the screen. The hood or the doors are turned on. The oil pressure is too high. Anytime this message is disabled through the DIC. Press any of the following...
... the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on page 5-25 for two seconds if it from the screen. The hood or the doors are turned on. The oil pressure is too high. Anytime this message is disabled through the DIC. Press any of the following...
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...;cations ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-13 Engine Oil Life System ...5-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-18 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-20 Engine Coolant...
...;cations ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-13 Engine Oil Life System ...5-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-18 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-20 Engine Coolant...
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... is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping fuel. • Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can be badly burned and your vehicle. You or others : • Dispense fuel only into approved containers. • Do not fill a container while... the ground. • Bring the fill nozzle in your vehicle damaged if this occurs. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle.
... is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping fuel. • Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can be badly burned and your vehicle. You or others : • Dispense fuel only into approved containers. • Do not fill a container while... the ground. • Bring the fill nozzle in your vehicle damaged if this occurs. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle.
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... Go to release it . Pull up on the driver's side of the hood, on the hood prop to the front of the hood, above the grille. 5-11 Put the end of the hood prop into the slot in the hood and return the prop to increased engine temperatures under the instrument panel on properly.... It is marked by an arrow. Remove the hood prop from its retainer. Then let the hood down and close it . Lift the hood. 4. The hood prop may be hot due to its storage clip. It is located near the center of the vehicle...
... Go to release it . Pull up on the driver's side of the hood, on the hood prop to the front of the hood, above the grille. 5-11 Put the end of the hood prop into the slot in the hood and return the prop to increased engine temperatures under the instrument panel on properly.... It is marked by an arrow. Remove the hood prop from its retainer. Then let the hood down and close it . Lift the hood. 4. The hood prop may be hot due to its storage clip. It is located near the center of the vehicle...
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.9L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.9L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12
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... coolant to a safe place in an emergency. Notice: If your vehicle is cool. Stop your vehicle can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. Occasionally check the coolant level in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Turn it can catch fire. Wait until there is properly closed. See DIC... an overheated engine can be tightly installed to a safe place in it off and get out of steam or coolant before you just open the hood.
... coolant to a safe place in an emergency. Notice: If your vehicle is cool. Stop your vehicle can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. Occasionally check the coolant level in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Turn it can catch fire. Wait until there is properly closed. See DIC... an overheated engine can be tightly installed to a safe place in it off and get out of steam or coolant before you just open the hood.
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... while driving - DRIVE (D) or THIRD (3). Notice: After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" later in this mode, there is a significant loss in an emergency situation. If there is on...
... while driving - DRIVE (D) or THIRD (3). Notice: After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" later in this mode, there is a significant loss in an emergency situation. If there is on...
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... the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can injure you may have a leak at or above the full cold mark. If it is not running...
... the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can injure you may have a leak at or above the full cold mark. If it is not running...
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... even when the engine is located under the fuse block cover. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-38 Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Notice: If you . Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlet. And it could be covered...
... even when the engine is located under the fuse block cover. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-38 Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Notice: If you . Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlet. And it could be covered...
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.... 2. Remove the headlamp retainer pin (A) by inserting into the bulb assembly and turning it straight out. 5-43 To replace one of the headlamp assembly. 4. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. 3. Open the...
.... 2. Remove the headlamp retainer pin (A) by inserting into the bulb assembly and turning it straight out. 5-43 To replace one of the headlamp assembly. 4. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. 3. Open the...
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... approximate. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Capacities English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood.
... approximate. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Capacities English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood.
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... for wear and rotors for proper hook-up , binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect all key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor and release pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding seats, liftgate hinges, fuel door hinge, power sliding door cable, and sliding door track(s). Replace...
... for wear and rotors for proper hook-up , binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect all key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor and release pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding seats, liftgate hinges, fuel door hinge, power sliding door cable, and sliding door track(s). Replace...
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...-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Fuel Door (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Chassis Lubrication Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Weatherstrip Conditioning 6-12 U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB...
...-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Fuel Door (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Chassis Lubrication Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Weatherstrip Conditioning 6-12 U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB...
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Check Engine Light ...3-44 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-96 Child Restraints Built-In Child Restraint ...1-68 Child Restraint Systems ...1-49 Infants and Young Children ...1-46 Lower Anchors and Tethers ...
Check Engine Light ...3-44 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-96 Child Restraints Built-In Child Restraint ...1-68 Child Restraint Systems ...1-49 Infants and Young Children ...1-46 Lower Anchors and Tethers ...