climate control CHEVROLET UPLANDER 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems....................... 7
Front Seats
.............................................. 9
Rear Seats
............................................. 13
Safety Belts
............................................ 32
Child Restraints
...................................... 56
Airbag System
........................................ 96
Restraint System Check
....................... 114
Features and Controls.............................. 117
Keys
..................................................... 119
Doors and Locks
.................................. 128
Windows
............................................... 143
Theft-Deterrent Systems
....................... 145
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
..... 150
Mirrors
.................................................. 165
OnStar
®System
................................... 167
Universal Home Remote System
.......... 169
Storage Areas
...................................... 180
Instrument Panel....................................... 189
Instrument Panel Overview
................... 192
Climate Controls
................................... 217Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
.......................................... 230
Driver Information Center (DIC)
............ 249
Audio System(s)
................................... 284
Driving Your Vehicle................................. 371
Your Driving, the Road, and Your
Vehicle
.............................................. 372
Towing
................................................. 410
Service and Appearance Care.................. 423
Service
................................................. 426
Fuel
...................................................... 428
Checking Things Under the Hood
......... 436
Bulb Replacement
................................ 471
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
... 476
Tires
..................................................... 477
Appearance Care
.................................. 517
Vehicle Identication
............................. 526
Electrical System
.................................. 526
Capacities and Specications
................ 533
2007 Chevrolet Uplander Owner ManualM
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this manual you will nd these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something
that could damage your vehicle.
A notice tells about something that can damage
the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be
covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could
be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to help
avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors
or in different words.
There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They
use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along
with the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specic component,
control, message, gage, or indicator.
If you need help guring out a specic name of a
component, gage, or indicator, reference the
following topics:
Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
Features and Controls in Section 2
Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
Climate Controls in Section 3
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in
Section 3
Audio System(s) in Section 3
Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
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Power Seats
If the vehicle has power
seats, the controls used
to operate them are
located on the outboard
side of the seats.
To adjust the seat, do any of the following:
Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding
the control forward or rearward.
Raise or lower the front part of the seat
cushion by moving the front of the control up
or down.
Raise or lower the rear part of the seat
cushion by moving the rear of the control up
or down.
Heated Seats
Your vehicle may have this feature. If it does, the
heated seat buttons are located on the climate
control panel.
This feature will heat the lower cushions of the
driver’s and front passenger’s seats.
Press this button once
to turn the heated seat
on to the high setting.
Both indicator lights next to the heated seat
symbol will be lit to indicate that it is on the high
setting. Press the button a second time to go to the
low setting. One indicator will be lit. Press the
button a third time to turn the heated seat off.
This feature will turn off automatically when
the ignition is turned off.
Driver’s Side Button
shown, Passenger’s
Side similar
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{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the
liftgate open because carbon monoxide
(CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You
cannot see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death. If you
must drive with the liftgate open or if
electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the liftgate:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or
cooling system to its highest speed
and select the control setting that will
force outside air into your vehicle. See
Climate Control System on page 217
orDual Climate Control System on
page 220.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the
way. SeeEngine Exhaust on page 163.To close the liftgate, pull down on the handle, then
rmly shut the liftgate. Do not drive with the
liftgate open, even slightly.
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DRIVE (D):This position is for normal driving. It
provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. If
you need more power for passing, and you are:
Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push
your accelerator pedal about halfway down.
Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push
the accelerator all the way down.
The vehicle will shift down to the next gear
and have more power.
Downshifting the transaxle in slippery road
conditions could result in skidding, see Skidding
underLoss of Control on page 387
Notice:If your vehicle seems to start up
rather slowly or not shift gears when you go
faster, and you continue to drive your vehicle
that way, you could damage the transaxle.
Have your vehicle serviced right away. You can
drive in SECOND (2) when you are driving
less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and DRIVE (D) for
higher speeds until then.
Warm-Up Shift
Your vehicle has a computer controlled transaxle
designed to warm up the engine faster when
the outside temperature is 35°F (2°C) or colder.
You may notice that the transaxle will shift at
a higher vehicle speed until the engine is warmed
up. This is a normal condition designed to
provide heat to the passenger compartment and
defrost the windows more quickly. SeeClimate
Control System on page 217andDual Climate
Control System on page 220for more information.
THIRD (3):This position is also used for normal
driving. It reduces vehicle speed more than
DRIVE (D) without using your brakes. You might
choose THIRD (3) instead of DRIVE (D) when
driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing
a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears
and when going down a steep hill.
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Running the Engine While Parked
It is better not to park with the engine running. But if
you ever have to, here are some things to know.
{CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the climate control
system off could allow dangerous exhaust
into your vehicle. See the earlier caution
underEngine Exhaust on page 163.
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let
deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your
vehicle even if the climate control fan is at
the highest setting. One place this can
happen is a garage. Exhaust — with
CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in
a garage with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard.
SeeWinter Driving on page 399.
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly
set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave
your vehicle when the engine is running
unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle will not move,
even when you are on fairly level ground,
always set your parking brake and move
the shift lever to PARK (P).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle
will not move. SeeShifting Into Park (P) on
page 160.
If you are pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 412.
164

Outside Convex Mirror
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like
other vehicles) look farther away than
they really are. If you cut too sharply into
the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on
your right. Check your inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so more can be
seen from the driver’s seat. It also makes things
appear farther away than they really are.Outside Heated Mirrors
If the vehicle has outside heated rearview mirrors,
they are activated when the rear window
defogger is turned on. See “Rear Window
Defogger” inClimate Control System on page 217
orDual Climate Control System on page 220.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 192
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 194
Other Warning Devices............................. 194
Horn.......................................................... 194
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 195
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 195
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 196
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 197
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 197
Windshield Wipers..................................... 197
Windshield Washer.................................... 198
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...................... 199
Cruise Control........................................... 200
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 204
Wiper Activated Headlamps....................... 205
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 205
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic
Headlamp System.................................. 205
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 206
Interior Lamps Control............................... 207
Dome Lamp.............................................. 207
Entry Lighting............................................ 208
Delayed Lighting........................................ 208
Exit Lighting.............................................. 209
Front Reading Lamps................................ 209Rear Reading Lamps................................ 209
Cargo Lamp.............................................. 210
Electric Power Management...................... 210
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 211
Overhead Console Switchbank.................. 211
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...... 212
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 214
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating
Current.................................................. 215
Cigarette Lighter........................................ 216
Climate Controls......................................... 217
Climate Control System............................. 217
Dual Climate Control System..................... 220
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 223
Rear Climate Control System
(Option A, Uplevel)................................ 224
Rear Climate Control System
(Option B, Uplevel)................................ 226
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 228
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 230
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 231
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 232
Trip Odometer........................................... 232
Tachometer............................................... 232
Section 3 Instrument Panel
189

The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 223.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 195.
C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 367.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 231.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls (If
Equipped). SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)
on page 249.
F. Traction Control System Button (If Equipped).
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 379.
G. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 194.
H. Passenger Airbag Status And Passenger
Seatbelt Reminder Indicator. SeePassenger
Airbag Status Indicator on page 235and
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light on
page 233.I. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 284.
J. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 204.
K. Interior Lamps Control. SeeInterior Lamps
Control on page 207. Instrument Panel
Brightness Control. SeeInstrument Panel
Brightness on page 206.
L. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 437.
M. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 159.
N. Horn. SeeHorn on page 194.
O. Cruise Controls (If Equipped). SeeCruise
Control on page 200.
P. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 217. Dual Climate Controls. See
Dual Climate Control System on page 220.
Q. Heated Seat Controls (If Equipped). See
Heated Seats on page 10.
R. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 180.
193

Cargo Lamp
The cargo lamp is located in the rear of your
vehicle, above the liftgate opening, and does not
have a switch. The cargo lamp will come on
each time you open a door, unless you turn on the
interior lamps override. SeeInterior Lamps
Control on page 207.
Electric Power Management
This vehicle has Electric Power Management
(EPM), an advanced control system. It estimates
the battery’s temperature and state of charge
and then adjusts the voltage for best performance
and extended life of the battery.
When the battery’s state of charge is low, the
voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge
back in. When the state of charge is high, the
voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging.
If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage, you may
see the voltage move up or down. This is normal.
If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed.
The battery can be discharged at idle if the
electrical loads are very high. This is true for all
vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator)may not be spinning fast enough at idle to
produce all the power that is needed for very high
electrical loads.
A high electrical load occurs when several of the
following loads are on: headlamps, high beams,
fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate
control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine
cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into
accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the
battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s
output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It
can increase engine idle speed to generate more
power, whenever needed. It can temporarily
reduce the power demands of some accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels,
without being noticeable. In rare cases at the
highest levels of corrective action, this action may
be noticeable to the driver. If so, a Driver
Information Center (DIC) message might be
displayed, such as Battery Saver Active or Battery
Voltage Low. If this message is displayed, it is
recommended that the driver reduce the electrical
loads as much as possible.
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