Light CHEVROLET UPLANDER 2009 1.G Repair Manual

CHECK GAS CAP
This message displays if the fuel cap is not on, or is not
fully tightened. Check the fuel cap to ensure that it is
on properly. SeeFilling the Tank on page 5-10for more
information.
This message displays and a chime sounds 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.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
This message displays when the pressure in one or
more of the vehicle’s tires needs to be checked. This
message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT,
LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tireneeds to be checked. You can receive more than one tire
pressure message at a time. To read the other messages
that may have been sent at the same time, press the
set/reset button. If a tire pressure message appears on
the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures
checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading
Information label. SeeTires on page 5-47,Loading the
Vehicle on page 4-19, andInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-54. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values.
SeeDIC Operation and Displays on page 3-44. If the tire
pressure is low, the low tire pressure warning light comes
on. SeeTire Pressure Light on page 3-38.
This message displays 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.
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ENGINE COOLANT HOT
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the engine is
overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If
an overheat warning appears on the instrument
panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon
as possible. Do not increase the engine speed above
normal idling speed. SeeEngine Overheating on
page 5-28for more information.
This message displays when the engine coolant
temperature is too hot. The engine coolant temperature
warning light also appears on the instrument panel
cluster. SeeEngine Coolant Temperature Gage
on page 3-37for more information.
To avoid added strain on the engine, turn off the air
conditioner if it is on. When the coolant temperature
returns to normal, the air conditioner can be turned
back on.
This message displays only when the ignition is in
ON/RUN. A chime sounds continuously when this
message is displayed. 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.
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED
This message displays when the amount of available
light outside of the vehicle is low, or the windshield wipers
have been on for about 30 seconds, and the exterior
lamps control is off or in the park lamps position. This
message informs the driver that turning on the exterior
lamps is recommended. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-13for more information.
This message displays 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.
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LOW BRAKE FLUID
This message displays when the brake uid level is low.
Have the brake system serviced by your dealer/retailer
as soon as possible. SeeBrakes on page 5-33for
proper uid level.
The brake system warning light also appears on the
instrument panel cluster when this message appears on
the DIC. SeeBrake System Warning Light on page 3-35.
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.
LOW FUEL
This message displays when your vehicle is low on fuel.
Rell the fuel tank as soon as possible. SeeFuel
Gage on page 3-42andFilling the Tank on page 5-10
for more information.
The message displays and a chime sounds while the
ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to
acknowledge this message and to clear it from the
screen.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
LOW OIL PRESSURE
Notice:If the LOW OIL PRESSURE warning
message appears on the DIC display, stop the
vehicle immediately. Do not drive the vehicle until
the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected.
Severe engine damage can result from driving a
vehicle with low oil pressure. SeeEngine Oil
on page 5-15for more information.
This message displays when the vehicle’s engine oil
pressure is low. The oil pressure light also appears on
the instrument panel cluster. SeeOil Pressure Light
on page 3-41.
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Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage can
result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure.
Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as
soon as possible when this message is displayed.
This message displays only when the ignition is
in ON/RUN. A chime sounds continuously when this
message is displayed.
This message cannot be acknowledged and cleared
from the screen. This message re-displays for a
few seconds if 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.
PARKING BRAKE ON
This message displays to alert the driver when the
vehicle’s parking brake is on, the ignition is in ON/RUN,
and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Release the parking brake before driving. SeeParking
Brake on page 2-38for more information.
The brake system warning light also appears on the
instrument panel cluster when this message appears on
the DIC. SeeBrake System Warning Light on page 3-35.A chime sounds continuously while this message is
displayed if driving above 5 mph (8 km/h). 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.
PARK LAMPS ON
This message displays to alert the driver when the
headlamps or parking lamps are on while the ignition is
off and the driver’s door is opened. SeeExterior
Lamps on page 3-13for more information. A chime
sounds continuously while this message is displayed.
Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.
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RIGHT REAR TURN LAMP OUT
This message displays when the right rear turn signal
bulb needs to be replaced. SeeTaillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps on page 5-44.
This message displays 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 ABS SYSTEM
This message displays when the vehicle’s Antilock
Brake System (ABS) is not functioning properly. Have the
ABS serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible.
The ABS warning light also appears on the instrument
panel cluster when this message appears on the DIC.
SeeAntilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on
page 3-36.
This message only displays 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 AIR BAG
This message displays along with the airbag readiness
light if there is a problem with the airbag system.
Have your dealer/retailer inspect the system for
problems. SeeAirbag Readiness Light on page 3-33
andAirbag System on page 1-77for more information.
This message only displays 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.
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SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This message displays when a problem with the brake
system has been detected. Have your vehicle
serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible.
The brake system warning light also appears on the
instrument panel cluster when this message appears on
the DIC. SeeBrake System Warning Light on page 3-35.
This message only displays 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 PARK LAMPS
This message displays when there is a problem with the
park lamps. Check to see if the park lamp fuse is blown
and replace the fuse if necessary. SeeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 5-98andInstrument Panel Fuse Block
on page 5-98for more information. If changing the fuse
does not correct the problem, see your dealer/retailer.This message only displays 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 STABILITY SYSTEM
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message displays if
there has been a problem detected with StabiliTrak.
SeeStabiliTrak
®System on page 4-7.
If this message turns on while you are driving, pull off
the road as soon as possible and stop carefully.
Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off and
then back on. If this message still stays on or turns back
on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs
service. Have the StabiliTrak System inspected 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.
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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 TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM
If your vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS), this message displays if a part on the system
is not working properly. The tire pressure light also
ashes and then remains on during the same ignition
cycle. SeeTire Pressure Light on page 3-38. Several
conditions may cause this message to appear. SeeTire
Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5-58for more
information. If the warning comes on and stays on,
there may be a problem with the TPMS. See your
dealer/retailer.
This message displays 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 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 3-37. 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.
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DIC Vehicle Personalization
(Uplevel Only)
Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that
allow you to program certain features to one preferred
setting. Customization features can only be programmed
to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed
to a preferred setting for two different drivers. The
customization features include the following:
Exterior lighting delay
Interior lighting delay
Delayed locking
Content theft
Remote keyless entry feedback
Remote start
Rear park chime
Your vehicle may also have personalization capabilities
that allow you to program certain features to a
preferred setting for up to two drivers. The rst
personalized key corresponds to driver 1 and the second
personalized key corresponds to driver 2. The driver
number also corresponds to the numbers, 1 or 2, on the
back of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters.The personalization features include the following:
Radio station presets
Auto door unlock preferences
Remote keyless entry unlock preferences
All of the customization and personalization options may
not be available on your vehicle. Only the options
available will be displayed on your DIC.
The default settings for the customization and
personalization features were set when your vehicle left
the factory, but may have been changed from their
default setting since then.
The customization preferences are automatically
recalled.
The driver’s personalization preferences are recalled
by using the key programmed for driver 1 or 2. The
driver number also corresponds to the numbers, 1 or 2,
on the back of the RKE transmitters.
To change customization and personalization
preferences, use the following procedure.
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ALL KEYS RESET
This screen will only display if YES was selected on the
FACTORY DEFAULTS screen.
Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following
choices:
CANCEL (default):The features will not be set to their
factory default settings and the DIC will return to the
FACTORY DEFAULTS screen.
OK:The features will be set to their factory default
settings, the DIC will exit the personal program menu,
and PERSONAL OPTIONS SAVED will display.
EXT (Exterior) LIGHT DELAY
This feature allows you to set the amount of time the
exterior lamps remain on after the key is removed from
the ignition or the vehicle is unlocked using the RKE
transmitter.
Press the menu button until EXT LIGHT DELAY
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
to scroll through the following choices:
OFF:The exterior lamps will not turn on.
15 seconds:The exterior lamps will stay on for
15 seconds.
30 seconds (default):The exterior lamps will stay on
for 30 seconds.60 seconds:The exterior lamps will stay on for
60 seconds.
90 seconds:The exterior lamps will stay on for
90 seconds.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press the menu button while the desired setting is
displayed on the DIC.
INT (Interior) LIGHTS KEYS REMOVED
This feature enables the interior lamps in the vehicle to
turn on for about 25 seconds after the key is removed
from the ignition.
Press the menu button until INT LIGHTS KEYS
REMOVED appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button to scroll through the following choices:
OFF:Removing the key from the ignition will not
cause the interior lamps to turn on.
ON (default):Removing the key from the ignition will
cause the interior lamps to be turned on for about
25 seconds.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press the menu button while the desired setting is
displayed on the DIC.
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When ON is selected, the content theft-deterrent system
will be armed when the vehicle is locked by pressing
the lock button on the RKE transmitter or by pressing the
power door lock switch. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent
on page 2-27andPower Door Locks on page 2-11for
more information.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press the menu button while the desired setting is
displayed on the DIC.
FOB LOCK FEEDBACK
This feature allows you to select the type of feedback
you will receive when locking the vehicle with the
RKE transmitter.
Press the menu button until FOB LOCK FEEDBACK
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to
scroll through the following choices:
OFF:There will be no feedback when locking the
vehicle.
LIGHTS:The exterior lamps will ash when you press
the lock button on the RKE transmitter.LIGHTS and HORN (default):The exterior lamps will
ash when you press the lock button on the RKE
transmitter, and the horn will sound when the lock button
is pressed again within ve seconds of the previous
command.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press the menu button while the desired setting is
displayed on the DIC.
REMOTE START
If your vehicle has remote start, this feature allows the
remote start to be turned OFF or ON. The remote
start feature allows you to start the engine from outside
of the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. SeeRemote
Vehicle Start on page 2-7for more information.
Press the menu button until REMOTE START appears
on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to
scroll through the following choices:
OFF:The remote start feature will be disabled.
ON (default):The remote start feature will be enabled.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press the menu button while the desired setting is
displayed on the DIC.
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