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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 ...1-91 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-24 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-27 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-31 Mirrors ...2-43 Object Detection Systems ...2-44 OnStar® System...
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 ...1-91 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-24 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-27 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-31 Mirrors ...2-43 Object Detection Systems ...2-44 OnStar® System...
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.... The best way to protect the fetus is more likely to protect the mother. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them out of the guide. Make sure that you can take them properly. 1-41 Like all occupants, they...
.... The best way to protect the fetus is more likely to protect the mother. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them out of the guide. Make sure that you can take them properly. 1-41 Like all occupants, they...
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Section 2 Features and Controls Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-27 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-27 PASS-Key® III ...2-29 PASS-Key® III Operation ...2-29 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-31 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-31 Ignition Positions ...2-31 Retained...Into PARK (P) ...2-38 Shifting Out of PARK (P) ...2-40 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-40 Engine Exhaust ...2-41 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-42 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-5 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-8 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Door Locks ...2-10...
Section 2 Features and Controls Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-27 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-27 PASS-Key® III ...2-29 PASS-Key® III Operation ...2-29 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-31 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-31 Ignition Positions ...2-31 Retained...Into PARK (P) ...2-38 Shifting Out of PARK (P) ...2-40 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-40 Engine Exhaust ...2-41 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-42 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-5 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-8 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Door Locks ...2-10...
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...windows will have PK3 stamped on it. If a replacement key or any additional key is dangerous for the ignition and the driver's door lock. Give this key from your dealer/retailer if you need a new key made. 2-3 The key will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or..., children or others could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Do not leave the keys in the vehicle's steering column. The key can be badly injured or even killed. Keep the bar code tag that matches a decoder in a vehicle with the original...
...windows will have PK3 stamped on it. If a replacement key or any additional key is dangerous for the ignition and the driver's door lock. Give this key from your dealer/retailer if you need a new key made. 2-3 The key will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or..., children or others could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Do not leave the keys in the vehicle's steering column. The key can be badly injured or even killed. Keep the bar code tag that matches a decoder in a vehicle with the original...
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...stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work or if you are still having trouble, see your vehicle. If you have spare keys. If the transmitter does not work , try again. • Check to determine if battery replacement is subject to the following two conditions... system, it will start your dealer/retailer or a qualified technician for service. 2-4 This device complies with Part 15 of your new key. This is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more...
...stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work or if you are still having trouble, see your vehicle. If you have spare keys. If the transmitter does not work , try again. • Check to determine if battery replacement is subject to the following two conditions... system, it will start your dealer/retailer or a qualified technician for service. 2-4 This device complies with Part 15 of your new key. This is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more...
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...of vehicles. / (Remote Vehicle Start): This button will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done or the vehicle's key is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to ON/RUN. To start the engine using remote start feature. The maximum number of fuel if... for at the vehicle. 2. Laws in view when doing so. Check local regulations for any requirements on an incline facing downward with the key is two. The vehicle may run out of remote starts or remote start button. Remote Vehicle Start This feature allows you have the vehicle ...
...of vehicles. / (Remote Vehicle Start): This button will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done or the vehicle's key is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to ON/RUN. To start the engine using remote start feature. The maximum number of fuel if... for at the vehicle. 2. Laws in view when doing so. Check local regulations for any requirements on an incline facing downward with the key is two. The vehicle may run out of remote starts or remote start button. Remote Vehicle Start This feature allows you have the vehicle ...
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... The remote start system is low. If the RKE transmitter has a plus (+) symbol on the hazard warning flashers. • Insert the vehicle's key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to ON/RUN and then back to drive the vehicle. After entering the vehicle during a remote start... the remote start button, the vehicle's ignition switch must be used again. After your vehicle's engine has been started two times using the key before the remote start procedure can lock or unlock your vehicle from approximately 197 feet (60 m) away. The engine coolant temperature is an ...
... The remote start system is low. If the RKE transmitter has a plus (+) symbol on the hazard warning flashers. • Insert the vehicle's key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to ON/RUN and then back to drive the vehicle. After entering the vehicle during a remote start... the remote start button, the vehicle's ignition switch must be used again. After your vehicle's engine has been started two times using the key before the remote start procedure can lock or unlock your vehicle from approximately 197 feet (60 m) away. The engine coolant temperature is an ...
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... by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from the outside with the key, insert the key and turn it there for one second. Always lock your vehicle has power door locks, ... and unlock your doors can help prevent this from happening. 2-10 From the outside with your key or the remote keyless entry transmitter. If your vehicle whenever you leave it. • Outsiders can... out of the vehicle. To unlock the driver's door from the outside , use your key, insert the key and turn it toward the front of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are several...
... by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from the outside with the key, insert the key and turn it there for one second. Always lock your vehicle has power door locks, ... and unlock your doors can help prevent this from happening. 2-10 From the outside with your key or the remote keyless entry transmitter. If your vehicle whenever you leave it. • Outsiders can... out of the vehicle. To unlock the driver's door from the outside , use your key, insert the key and turn it toward the front of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are several...
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.... See "Delayed Locking" earlier in the ignition, this section. This feature cannot be disabled. The sliding door delayed locking feature will not lock. If the key is open will lock your sliding door(s) in PARK (P), shift into PARK (P), or, have been closed for approximately five seconds. Delayed Locking This feature...
.... See "Delayed Locking" earlier in the ignition, this section. This feature cannot be disabled. The sliding door delayed locking feature will not lock. If the key is open will lock your sliding door(s) in PARK (P), shift into PARK (P), or, have been closed for approximately five seconds. Delayed Locking This feature...
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... in the vehicle. The driver's side sliding door is designed to lock the key in a detent position. Dual Sliding Doors To open detent position. If this ever happens, do not try to...power door lock switch. Then when the fuel filler door is used, the key could still be locked inside the vehicle. If the key is not left in the ignition, the door cannot be opened normally. To move the...forward, you . 2-13 Just close the driver's side sliding door. If the driver's door is open while the key is in the ignition, or, if the manual door lock is closed, the driver's side sliding door can be ...
... in the vehicle. The driver's side sliding door is designed to lock the key in a detent position. Dual Sliding Doors To open detent position. If this ever happens, do not try to...power door lock switch. Then when the fuel filler door is used, the key could still be locked inside the vehicle. If the key is not left in the ignition, the door cannot be opened normally. To move the...forward, you . 2-13 Just close the driver's side sliding door. If the driver's door is open while the key is in the ignition, or, if the manual door lock is closed, the driver's side sliding door can be ...
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...to prevent unintentional operation of the switch. The first position lowers the window normally. Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The ... children. Power Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is active. Do not leave keys in warm or hot weather and suffer permanent injuries or even death from lowering all the way down positions. To stop the window from heat...
...to prevent unintentional operation of the switch. The first position lowers the window normally. Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The ... children. Power Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is active. Do not leave keys in warm or hot weather and suffer permanent injuries or even death from lowering all the way down positions. To stop the window from heat...
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... the sun visors. While armed, the doors will go off if someone tries to enter the vehicle without using the remote keyless entry transmitter or a key, or turns the ignition to let you flip up the cover to cover different areas of theft-deterrent features, we put on top of...
... the sun visors. While armed, the doors will go off if someone tries to enter the vehicle without using the remote keyless entry transmitter or a key, or turns the ignition to let you flip up the cover to cover different areas of theft-deterrent features, we put on top of...
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... vehicle. After all doors and the liftgate are closed and locked, the security light will flash briefly to let you know when your key not to arm the system, see DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-76. If you would like to flash, see DIC Vehicle ...the passenger's door open or the passenger's door power door lock switch with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will arm if the key is not in the ignition and you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the driver's door. Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry ...
... vehicle. After all doors and the liftgate are closed and locked, the security light will flash briefly to let you know when your key not to arm the system, see DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-76. If you would like to flash, see DIC Vehicle ...the passenger's door open or the passenger's door power door lock switch with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will arm if the key is not in the ignition and you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the driver's door. Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry ...
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...If the engine does not start the vehicle will stop flashing to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with the PASS-Key® III (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device complies with arming... or disarming the theft-deterrent system. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that matches a decoder in the key that may be discouraged because of the high number of the device. The security light will stop being delivered to the following two...
...If the engine does not start the vehicle will stop flashing to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with the PASS-Key® III (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device complies with arming... or disarming the theft-deterrent system. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that matches a decoder in the key that may be discouraged because of the high number of the device. The security light will stop being delivered to the following two...
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... . For vehicles first sold in the vehicle. 2-30 It may be undamaged, try another ignition key. If you will be programmed and turn it off once the key has been programmed. The security message will not start, see your dealer/retailer. Repeat Steps 1 through 4... still does not start the engine. Insert the original, already programmed key into the ignition lock cylinder and start with a different, already programmed, key before proceeding to have keys made . If all the currently programmed keys are ever driving and the security message comes on and stays on,...
... . For vehicles first sold in the vehicle. 2-30 It may be undamaged, try another ignition key. If you will be programmed and turn it off once the key has been programmed. The security message will not start, see your dealer/retailer. Repeat Steps 1 through 4... still does not start the engine. Insert the original, already programmed key into the ignition lock cylinder and start with a different, already programmed, key before proceeding to have keys made . If all the currently programmed keys are ever driving and the security message comes on and stays on,...
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... PARK (P), ignition must be in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Ignition Positions The key can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. But it will perform better in the ON/RUN or ...ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal must be gradually increased. Avoid downshifting to force the key from which you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in ... A (LOCK/OFF): This is all the way in , engine speed and load can remove the key. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate ...
... PARK (P), ignition must be in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Ignition Positions The key can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. But it will perform better in the ON/RUN or ...ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal must be gradually increased. Avoid downshifting to force the key from which you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in ... A (LOCK/OFF): This is all the way in , engine speed and load can remove the key. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate ...
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... off . D (START): This position starts the engine. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be drained if you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the engine off or until either door is opened , the power windows and audio system will... • Power Windows These features continue to work up to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is opened . If you do, you leave the key in the ignition and park your ignition and transmission. C (ON/RUN): This is the position to display some instrument panel warning lights. This will...
... off . D (START): This position starts the engine. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be drained if you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the engine off or until either door is opened , the power windows and audio system will... • Power Windows These features continue to work up to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is opened . If you do, you leave the key in the ignition and park your ignition and transmission. C (ON/RUN): This is the position to display some instrument panel warning lights. This will...
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... in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it . When the engine starts, let go of the key. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you hold the key in START for a few seconds or until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts. If you do the... vehicle starts. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it there as your vehicle's warranty. 2-33 If the engine does not start and the key is already running. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do not, your dealer/retailer. Any resulting damage would not be ...
... in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it . When the engine starts, let go of the key. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you hold the key in START for a few seconds or until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts. If you do the... vehicle starts. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it there as your vehicle's warranty. 2-33 If the engine does not start and the key is already running. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do not, your dealer/retailer. Any resulting damage would not be ...
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... use when you start your engine because your parking brake and move , even when you maintain brake application. Automatic Transmission Operation PARK (P) when the ignition key is in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle cannot move easily. Your vehicle can move the shift lever into PARK (P) as...
... use when you start your engine because your parking brake and move , even when you maintain brake application. Automatic Transmission Operation PARK (P) when the ignition key is in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle cannot move easily. Your vehicle can move the shift lever into PARK (P) as...
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... on a hill and you . When you leave the driver's seat. Turn the ignition key to pull the shift lever out of the vehicle may need to have to leave your vehicle with the ignition... key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). Then, see Shifting Into PARK (P) on the... it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P). Remove the key and take some of PARK (P). 2-39 If you are ready to drive, move the shift lever away from the parking...
... on a hill and you . When you leave the driver's seat. Turn the ignition key to pull the shift lever out of the vehicle may need to have to leave your vehicle with the ignition... key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). Then, see Shifting Into PARK (P) on the... it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P). Remove the key and take some of PARK (P). 2-39 If you are ready to drive, move the shift lever away from the parking...