traction control CHEVROLET UPLANDER 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-34
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-35
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-36
Trip Odometer..............................................3-36
Tachometer.................................................3-36
Safety Belt Reminders...................................3-36
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-37
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-38
Charging System Light..................................3-40
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-41
Antilock Brake System Warning Light...............3-42
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light......3-42
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-43
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-43
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-44
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-47
Security Light...............................................3-48
Cruise Control Light......................................3-48
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-48
Fuel Gage...................................................3-49
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-49Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-50
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-50
DIC Compass (Uplevel Only)..........................3-56
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-58
DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only).......3-76
Audio System(s).............................................3-84
Setting the Time...........................................3-85
Radio(s) (MP3).............................................3-86
Using an MP3..............................................3-98
XM Radio Messages...................................3-101
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-102
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System.........3-102
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................
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Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-118
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-119
Radio Reception.........................................3-120
Fixed Mast Antenna....................................3-121
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-121
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-121
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-30.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-119.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-35.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls
(If Equipped). SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)
on page 3-50.
F. Traction Control System Button (If Equipped).
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6.
G. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
H. Passenger Airbag Status And Passenger Seatbelt
Reminder Indicator. SeePassenger Airbag Status
Indicator on page 3-38andSafety Belt Reminders
on page 3-36.I. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-84.
J. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-14.
K. Interior Lamps Control. SeeInterior Lamps Control
on page 3-17. Instrument Panel Brightness Control.
SeeInstrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17.
L. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-11.
M. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-38.
N. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
O. Cruise Controls (If Equipped). SeeCruise Control on
page 3-10.
P. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System on
page 3-24. Dual Climate Controls. SeeDual Climate
Control System on page 3-27.
Q. Heated Seat Controls (If Equipped). SeeHeated
Seats on page 1-3.
R. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-56.
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Rear Window Wiper/Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer uid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
If your vehicle has the rear
window washer/wiper, the
controls are located on the
end of the turn signal/
multifunction lever.
9(Off):Move the lever to this position to turn the
rear washers/wipers off.
Z(Rear Wiper):Move the lever to this position to
turn the rear wipers on.
=(Rear Washer/Wiper):Move the lever to this
position to wash and wipe the rear window.
The rear window washer uses the same uid bottle
as the windshield washer. However, the rear window
washer will run out of uid before the windshield washer.
If you can wash your windshield but not your rear
window, check the uid level.
Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do
not use your cruise control on winding roads
or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery
roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire
traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and
you could lose control. Do not use cruise
control on slippery roads.
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If your vehicle has cruise
control, the lever is located
below the windshield
wiper control on the right
side of the steering wheel.
QRES + (Resume/Accelerate):Push the lever up
to resume the cruise control speed, or to accelerate
when passing another vehicle.
J(CRUISE CONTROL) ON/OFFq:Press the
button on the end of the lever to turn the cruise control
on. Press it again to turn cruise control off.
RSET — (Set/Coast/Decelerate):Push the lever
down to set the cruise speed. If the cruise speed
is already set this position can be used to coast
or decelerate from a higher speed.
CANCEL
R:Pull the lever to cancel the cruise
control speed.
Cruise control allows a speed of approximately
25 mph (40 km/h) or more to be maintained without
keeping your foot on the accelerator. This is helpful
on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds
below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
When the brakes are applied, the cruise control
shuts off.
If the vehicle is in cruise control and the Traction
Control System (TCS) begins to limit wheel spin,
the cruise control will automatically disengage. See
Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6. When road
conditions allow, the cruise control can be used again.
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Antilock Brake System
Warning Light
For vehicles with
the Antilock Brake
System (ABS), this light
will come on briey when
you start the engine.
That is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it
xed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off, if the light
comes on when you are driving, stop as soon as it is
safely possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the
engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light still
stays on, or comes on again while you are driving,
your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system
warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do
not have antilock brakes. If the regular brake system
warning light is also on, you do not have antilock brakes
and there is a problem with your regular brakes.
SeeBrake System Warning Light on page 3-41
For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC),
seeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-58for
all brake related DIC messages.
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light
Your vehicle is equipped
with a traction control
system warning light.
The traction control system warning light may come on
for the following reasons:
If you turn the system off by pressing the traction
control button. To turn the system back on, press
the button again. The warning light should go
off. SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6
for more information.
If there’s a brake system problem that is specically
related to traction control, the traction control system
will turn off and the warning light will come on. If your
brakes begin to overheat, the traction control system
will turn off and the warning light will come on until
your brakes cool down.
If the traction control system is affected by an
engine-related problem, the system will turn off
and the warning light will come on.
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If the traction control system warning light comes on
and stays on for an extended period of time when the
system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.
If the red gage lamp turns on, your engine is too hot!
It means that your engine coolant has overheated.
If you have been operating your vehicle under normal
driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your
vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
SeeEngine Overheating on page 5-24.
Tire Pressure Light
Your vehicle has a tire
pressure light.
This light comes on briey when the engine is started
and provides information about tire pressures and
the Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
When the Light is Solid
This indicates that one or more of your tires are
signicantly underinated.
A tire pressure message in the Driver Information
Center (DIC), may accompany the light. SeeDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 3-58for more
information. Stop and check your tires as soon as it
is safe to do so. If underinated, inate to the proper
pressure. SeeTires on page 5-48for more information. United StatesCanada
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SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM
If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS),
this message displays when the system is not functioning
properly. A warning light also appears on the instrument
panel cluster. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light on page 3-42. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 4-6for more information.
Have the TCS serviced by your dealer/retailer as
soon as possible.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge
this message and to clear it from the screen.
This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine
is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the condition
still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message displays when a non-emissions related
malfunction occurs. Have the vehicle serviced by
your dealer/retailer as soon as possible.This message displays only while the ignition is in
ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge
this message and to clear it from the screen.
This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine
is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the condition
still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message displays
when StabiliTrak®is actively assisting you with directional
control of the vehicle. Slippery road conditions may exist
when this message is displayed, so adjust your driving
accordingly. SeeStabiliTrak
®System on page 4-7.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
ON/RUN. This message stays on until road conditions
change and StabiliTrak
®is not active.
This message cannot be acknowledged and cleared
from the screen.
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STABILITY CONTROL OFF
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message displays
any time the system turns off. When this message has
been displayed, StabiliTrak
®is no longer available to
assist you with directional control of the vehicle. Adjust
your driving accordingly. SeeStabiliTrak
®System on
page 4-7.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
ON/RUN.
Any of the following conditions may cause the
StabiliTrak
®system to turn off:
The battery is low.
There is a StabiliTrak®system failure. See your
dealer/retailer for service.
STARTING DISABLED
This message displays if the starting of the engine is
disabled due to the electronic throttle control system
or vehicle theft-deterrent system. Have your vehicle
serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately.
This message only appears while the ignition is in
ON/RUN and will not disappear until the problem is
resolved.
This message cannot be acknowledged.
TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVE
If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS),
this message displays when the system is on. Slippery
road conditions may exist if this message is displayed,
so adjust your driving accordingly. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 4-6for more information.
This message only displays while the ignition is in
ON/RUN and will not disappear until driving conditions
change and the TCS is no longer active.
This message cannot be acknowledged or cleared from
the screen.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS),
this message displays when the TCS turns off. See
Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6for more
information.
This message only displays while the ignition is in
ON/RUN and disappears after two seconds.
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Any of the following conditions may cause the TCS to
turn off:
The TCS is turned off by pressing the traction
control button located on the center of the instrument
panel. SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 4-6.
The battery is low.
There is a TCS failure. See your dealer/retailer for
service.
TRANSMISSION FLUID HOT
This message displays when the transmission uid in
your vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and allow
it to idle until it cools down. If the warning message
continues to display, have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer as soon as possible.
This message displays and a chime sounds only
while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC
buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear
it from the screen.This message continues to display for two seconds if it
has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned
off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has
been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when
the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message displays as a reminder to turn off the turn
signal if you drive your vehicle for more than about
0.75 mile (1.2 km) with a turn signal on. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
This message displays and a chime sounds only when
the ignition is in ON/RUN. This message clears from
the DIC if the turn signal is manually turned off, a turn
is completed, or the message is acknowledged.
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Keeping your mind on the drive is important for
safe driving. SeeDefensive Driving on page 4-2.
Here are some ways in which you can help avoid
distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment to
your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player,
CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make
sure that it can be added by checking with your
dealer/retailer. Also, check federal rules covering
mobile radio and telephone units. If sound equipment
can be added, it is very important to do it properly.
Added sound equipment may interfere with the
operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or other
systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle’s
systems may interfere with the operation of sound
equipment that has been added.Notice:The chime signals related to safety belts,
parking brake, and other functions of your vehicle
operate through the radio/entertainment system.
If that equipment is replaced or additional equipment
is added to your vehicle, the chimes may not
work. Make sure that replacement or additional
equipment is compatible with your vehicle before
installing it. SeeAccessories and Modifications
on page 5-3.
Your vehicle may have a feature called Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system
can be played even after the ignition is turned off.
SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-32
for more information.
Setting the Time
Press the H or the M button to enter the clock mode.
Press and hold H until the correct hour appears on
the display. Press and hold M until the correct minute
appears on the display.
To change the time default setting from 12 hour to
24 hour, press either the H or the M button to enter the
clock mode. Press the tune knob to select between
the 12 or 24 hour display format. The clock mode
automatically times out with the changed display
format set as the current default setting.
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