remote control CHEVROLET UPLANDER 2005 1.G Owners Manual

Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-5
Doors and Locks............................................2-11
Door Locks..................................................2-11
Power Door Locks........................................2-12
Delayed Locking...........................................2-13
Automatic Door Locks...................................2-13
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock.............2-14
Lockout Protection........................................2-14
Dual Sliding Doors........................................2-14
Power Sliding Door (PSD)..............................2-17
Liftgate........................................................2-23
Windows........................................................2-24
Power Windows............................................2-25
Manual Rear Quarter Windows.......................2-26
Power Rear Quarter Windows........................2-26
Sun Visors...................................................2-27
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-27
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-27
PASS-Key
®III ..............................................2-29
PASS-Key®III Operation...............................2-30Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-31
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-31
Ignition Positions..........................................2-32
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-32
Starting the Engine.......................................2-33
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-34
Automatic Transaxle Operation.......................2-35
All-Wheel Drive............................................2-38
Parking Brake..............................................2-38
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-39
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-40
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-41
Engine Exhaust............................................2-41
Running the Engine While Parked...................2-42
Mirrors...........................................................2-43
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-43
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-43
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-44
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-44
OnStar
®System.............................................2-44
Section 2 Features and Controls
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If it is the vehicle’s rst remote start, and the engine is still
running, repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a 10 minute time
extension. Ten minutes will be added to the remaining
minutes of the rst remote start. The 10 minute time
extension is considered a second remote start.
After two remote starts have been provided, the
vehicle’s ignition switch must be turned to RUN and
then back to LOCK using the key before the remote start
procedure can be used again.
If you enter the vehicle after a remote start, and the
engine is running, insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn it to the RUN position to drive the vehicle.
To manually shut off the engine after a remote start, do
any of the following:
Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter at the
vehicle and press the remote start button until
the parking lamps turn off.
Turn on the hazard warning ashers.
Insert the vehicle’s key into the ignition switch and
turn the switch to RUN and then back to LOCK.The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if:
The remote start system is disabled. See “REMOTE
START” underDIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel
Only) on page 3-68.
The vehicle’s key is in the ignition.
The vehicle’s hood, liftgate or doors are not closed.
The hazard warning ashers are on.
There is an emission control system malfunction.
The engine coolant temperature is too high.
The oil pressure is low.
Two remote vehicle starts have already been
provided. The maximum number of remote starts or
remote start attempts between ignition cycles
with the key is two.
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If the door does not travel to the fully open position,
press the overhead console switch to the override
(deactivation) position and slide the door fully open and
closed. Check for foreign objects in the tracks. Repeat
the procedure starting with Step 1. If the door resists
travel to the fully open position, see your dealer
for service.
Liftgate
To unlock or lock the liftgate from the outside, use the
remote keyless entry transmitter. For more information,
seeRemote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 2-5. You can also use the power door lock switch
to lock and unlock the liftgate.
Open the liftgate using the handle located above the
license plate. Once slightly opened, the liftgate will rise
by itself. Lamps in the rear of the vehicle will come
on, illuminating the rear cargo area.
Notice:If you open the liftgate without checking for
overhead obstructions such as a garage door,
you could break the liftgate glass. Always check to
make sure the area above the liftgate is clear
before opening it.
{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. SeeClimate Control
System on page 3-25.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-41.
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Dome Lamp
The dome lamp is located in the headliner and has
two buttons to manually turn it on or off. The dome lamp
will come on each time you open a door, unless you
turn on the interior lamps override feature. SeeInterior
Lamps Control on page 3-17.
Entry Lighting
With entry lighting, the interior of your vehicle is
illuminated so that you can see inside before you enter
your vehicle. The lamps will come on for 20 seconds
if you unlock your door using your key or the remote
keyless entry transmitter and the ignition is in LOCK.
After 20 seconds have passed, the interior lamps
will slowly fade out. The lamps will turn off before the
20 seconds if you do one of the following:
Lock all the doors using the key.
Press lock on the power door lock switch.
Press lock on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
When any door is opened, entry lighting is cancelled.
The interior lamps will stay on while any door or
the liftgate is open, and slowly fade out when all doors
and the liftgate are closed.The interior lamps may stay on for up to 25 seconds
after all doors have been closed if they have not been
locked. SeeDelayed Lighting on page 3-18.
To turn the entry lighting feature off or on, seeDIC
Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-68.
Delayed Lighting
The delayed lighting feature will continue to illuminate
the interior for 20 seconds after all doors have been
closed, so that you can nd your ignition and buckle your
safety belt at night. Delayed lighting will not occur
while the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY. After
20 seconds have passed, the interior lamps will slowly
fade out. The lamps will fade out before the 20 seconds
have passed if you do one of the following:
Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY.
Lock all doors using the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
Lock all doors using the power door lock switch or
the key.
To turn the delayed lighting feature off or on, seeDIC
Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-68.
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Exit Lighting
With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on for
about 25 seconds whenever you remove the key from
the ignition. If you turn the ignition key to RUN or
ACCESSORY, the lamps will fade out. The lamps will
also fade out if you lock the doors with the power
door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter.
When any door is opened, exit lighting is cancelled.
The interior lamps will stay on while any door or
the liftgate is open, and slowly fade out when all doors
and the liftgate are closed.
The interior lamps may stay on for up to 20 seconds
after all doors have been closed if they have not been
locked. SeeDelayed Lighting on page 3-18.
To turn the exit lighting feature off or on, seeDIC
Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-68.
Front Reading Lamps
There are two reading lamps and one courtesy lamp in
the overhead console. To turn either reading lamp
on or off, press the lens of the lamp. The courtesy lamp
will come on each time you open a door, unless you
turn on the interior lamps override feature. SeeInterior
Lamps Control on page 3-17.
Rear Reading Lamps
There are two reading lamps in the third row headliner.
To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the lens
of the lamp.
There may also be a reading lamp in the second row,
integrated with the dome lamp. To turn the second
row reading lamp on or off, press the button next to the
lamp lens.
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. See
Interior Lamps Control on page 3-17.
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REDUCED POWER STOP WHEN SAFE
This message will display when your vehicle is in an
overheated engine operating mode. This operating mode
allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an
emergency. In this mode, you will notice a signicant
loss in power and engine performance. SeeOverheated
Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-27for
more information. Anytime this message is on, the
vehicle should be taken to your GM dealer for service
as soon as possible.
This message will display and a chime will sound only
when the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC
buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it
from the screen.
This message will continue to display for two seconds if
it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It will also re-display 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 will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.
REMOTE START DISABLED
This warning message will come on if a remote start
attempt is unsuccessful. This may be caused if any of
the following conditions are true when a remote
start attempt is made:
The remote start system is disabled through
the DIC.
The key is in the ignition.
The hood or the doors are not closed.
There is an emission control system malfunction.
The engine coolant temperature is too high.
The oil pressure is low.
The hazard warning ashers are turned on.
The maximum number of remote starts or remote
start attempts between ignition cycles has been
reached.
The content theft-deterrent alarm is on while
attempting to remote start the vehicle.
See “REMOTE START” underDIC Vehicle
Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-68and
“Remote Vehicle Start” underRemote Keyless Entry
System Operation on page 2-5for more information.
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To delete the entire song list, perform the following
steps:
1. Turn the CD player on.
2. Press the song list button to turn song list on.
S-LIST will appear on the display.
3. Press and hold the song list button for more than
four seconds. One beep will be heard. SONGLIST
EMPTY will appear on the display indicating the
song list has been deleted.
If a CD is ejected, and the song list contains saved
tracks from that CD, those tracks are automatically
deleted from the song list. Any tracks saved to the song
list again are added to the bottom of the list.
To end song list mode, press the song list button.
One beep will be heard and S-LIST will be removed
from the display.
CD Messages
CHECK CD:If this message appears on the display
and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the
following reasons:
It is very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the CD should play.
You are driving on a very rough road. When the
road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.
The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
try again.
There may have been a problem while burning
the CD.
The label may be caught in the CD player.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,
try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your GM dealer. If the radio displays
an error message, write it down and provide it to
your GM dealer when reporting the problem.
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) system. The RSE system includes a DVD
player, a video display screen, auxiliary inputs, two sets
of wireless headphones, and a remote control.
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Parental Control
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(Parental Control):This button is located behind
the video screen, below the auxiliary jacks. Press this
button while using RSA, or when a DVD or CD is playing
to blank the video screen and to mute the audio. The
power indicator lights on the DVD player will ash.
Turning on the parental control will also disable all other
button operations from the remote control and the
DVD player, except for the eject button. Press this
button again to restore operation of the RSA, DVD
player, and remote control.This button may also be used to turn the DVD player
power on and automatically resume play if the vehicle is
on and a disc is in the player. If no disc is in the
player, the system will power up in auxiliary mode.
Before You Drive
The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only.
The driver cannot safely view the video screen
while driving and should not try to do so. The RSE
system will play DVD, CD, and MP3 discs. You can also
connect an auxiliary device to the RSE system to play
games, watch videos, look at pictures, etc.
Normal operation may be limited under extremely low or
high temperatures, in order to protect the system
from damage. Operate the RSE system under normal or
comfortable cabin temperature ranges.
Headphones
Wireless Headphones
The RSE system may include two sets of wireless
headphones (batteries are not included).
The wireless headphones have an ON/OFF switch, a
channel select switch, and a volume control. To use the
headphones, turn the switch to ON. An indicator light
on the headphones will illuminate. If the light does
not illuminate, the batteries may need to be replaced.
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To use the auxiliary audio and video inputs, connect an
external auxiliary device such as a camcorder to the
RCA jacks and turn on both the auxiliary device power
and the power on the front of the RSE player.
If a disc is present when the RSE power is turned on,
the player will automatically begin playing the disc
and the user will need to press the AUX button on the
remote control or on the DVD player faceplate to switch
the system between the DVD player and the auxiliary
device. See “DVD Player” and “Remote Control” later in
this section for more information.
Audio Output
Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary devices can be
heard through the following possible sources:
Vehicle Speakers
Wireless Headphones
Wired Headphones (not included)
Vehicle Speakers
Only one audio source can be heard through the
vehicle’s speakers at a time.
The RSE system or an auxiliary device can be heard
through all of the vehicle’s speakers when the following
occurs:
A DVD or auxiliary device is playing
The front audio system is on and the CD AUX
button is pressed to enable the RSE system
DVD will appear on the radio display when the RSE
system is on.
To turn the vehicles speakers on and off, press the CD
AUX button on the radio. The audio from the RSE
system can be heard through the wireless headphones
and the vehicles speakers at the same time. The
volume on the radio may vary when switching between
the radio, CD, DVD, MP3, or an auxiliary device.
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Video Screen
The video screen is located in the overhead console.
To use the video screen, do the following:
1. Push forward on the release button and the screen
will fold down.
2. Adjust its position as desired.
When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its
stowed and latched position.
Notice:Directly touching the video screen may
damage it. Do not touch the screen. See “Cleaning
the Video Screen” later in this section for more
information.
DVD Player
The DVD player is located in the overhead console.
The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the
DVD player and/or by the buttons on the remote
control. See “Remote Control” later in this section for
more information.
The RSE system DVD player is only compatible with
DVDs of the appropriate region code for the country that
the vehicle was sold. The DVD region code is printed
on the jacket of most DVDs.
Standard audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, enhanced CDs,
video CDs, and CD-ROM with MP3 media are supported
by this DVD player. DVD+R, DVD+RW, and copy
protected CDs may or may not be supported by the
DVD player. The DVD player does not support
DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R/W, and DVD
audio media. An error message will appear on the
display if this type of media is inserted into the DVD
player.
If an error message appears on the video screen, see
“DVD Messages” later in this section.
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