CHEVROLET UPLANDER 2006 Owners Manual

Lock either sliding door from inside the vehicle by
moving the manual lever down. Unlock it by moving the
lever up.
With the power door locks, the sliding door lock has a
delay feature. SeeDelayed Locking on page 2-12
andDIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on
page 3-69.
Sliding Door Security Lock
Your vehicle is equipped with sliding door security locks
that helps prevent young children or other passengers
from opening the sliding door(s) using the inside
door handle. To use one of these locks, do the following:
1. Open the sliding door.
2. On the inside of the
sliding door(s), on the
front edge of the
door will be a lock.
Push the lever
up to engage the lock.
3. Close the door.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other door.
If your vehicle has power sliding door(s), you can prevent
power opening of the sliding door from the passenger
power sliding door (psd) activation switch by pressing the
psd second row passenger override (deactivation) switch
located on the overhead console. SeePower Sliding
Door (PSD) on page 2-16.
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If you want to open the sliding door while the security
lock is on, unlock and open the door from the outside.
You should let adults and older children know how
the security lock works, and how to cancel the lock. If
you do not, adults or older children who ride in the rear
will not be able to open the sliding door from the
inside while the security lock feature is in use.
Canceling the Sliding Door
Security Lock
1. Unlock the sliding door and open the door from
the outside.
2. Push the security lock lever all the way down.
3. Close the door.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other door.
The sliding door lock will now work normally.
Power Sliding Door (PSD)
If your vehicle has this feature, you can open and close
the power sliding door(s) using the switches inside
your vehicle. You can also operate the sliding door(s)
with your remote keyless entry transmitter. SeeRemote
Keyless Entry System on page 2-4.
{CAUTION:
Leaving your children or pets unattended in
your vehicle can be dangerous. They could
operate the power sliding door. A child or
others could be injured. Do not leave children
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
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Power Sliding Door (PSD) Switches
Your vehicle will have one of the following switch(es)
located on the overhead console switchbank.
If your vehicle has a single
power sliding door (PSD),
you have this switch.If your vehicle has dual
power sliding doors, you
have these switches.
PSD Activation/Override
(Deactivation) Switch
Driver’s Side and
Passenger’s Side PSD
Activation/Override
(Deactivation) Switches
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Your vehicle also has
passenger power sliding
door activation switch(es).
If you have a single PSD,
this switch is located in
front of the passenger side
sliding door. If your vehicle
has dual PSDs, the
switches are located in
front of both sliding doors.
Power Sliding Door Operation
The power sliding door(s) will only open if the transaxle
is in PARK (P). The transaxle does not have to be in
PARK (P) to close the door(s).
There are several ways to open and close the power
sliding door(s).
If your vehicle has a single power sliding door,
press the top of the overhead console PSD
activation/override (deactivation) switch.
If your vehicle has dual power sliding doors, press
the top of the driver’s side and/or passenger’s side
overhead console PSD activation/override
(deactivation) switch.
Press the passenger PSD activation switch. This
switch will also stop a moving door immediately.
Press the power sliding door button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter.
To manually open the power sliding door(s) while
the switch(es) are in the activation position, pull
and release the inside or outside door handle
to release the door latch. The door will fully open.
To manually close the power sliding door(s) while
the switches are in the activation position, pull the
inside or outside door handle or the edge of
the door. Move the door about 4 inches (10 cm)
toward the closed position and release it. The door
will close completely and latch.
If a power sliding door is locked, it cannot be unlocked
and opened using the overhead console PSD
switch(es) or the passenger PSD activation switch(es).
The power sliding door must either be manually
unlocked or unlocked using the power door unlock
switch located on the driver’s or front passenger’s
armrest, and then opened using the overhead or
passenger PSD activation switch(es).
The remote keyless entry transmitter can also be used
to open the power sliding door(s). If the vehicle is
locked, press the power sliding door button(s) and all
doors will unlock and the sliding door(s) will open.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 2-5. Passenger PSD
Activation Switch
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If the power sliding door has been manually locked, you
must unlock the PSD before it can be opened.
Notice:If you leave the power sliding door on when
you go through an automatic car wash, the door may
accidentally open. Be sure the power sliding door is
turned off when going through a car wash.
If the power sliding door(s) is open or in the process of
closing when you shift out of PARK (P), a chime will
sound. This is a warning that the sliding door(s) is not
completely closed. Also, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) will indicate if the door is open. SeeDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 3-53. Stop the vehicle
and close the door.
{CAUTION:
If you shift the transaxle out of PARK (P) and
accelerate before the power sliding door
latches closed, the door may reverse to the
open position. A child or others could fall out
of the vehicle and be injured. Always make
sure the power sliding door is closed and
latched before you drive away.If an object obstructs the power sliding door(s) while it is
closing, the door will automatically reverse to the
open position, provided it meets sufficient resistance.
Resistance must be as strong as the force of the closing
door, or stronger. The force of the closing door
increases signicantly as the door approaches the
latched position.
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The driver’s side sliding door is designed to open only a
little if the fuel door is open. If this ever happens, do
not try to force the sliding door. When the fuel ller
door is closed, the driver’s side sliding door can
be opened normally.
{CAUTION:
You or others could be injured if caught in the
path of the sliding door. Make sure the door
path is clear before closing the door.
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{CAUTION:
If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep
grade (15 percent or more), the door may not
stay open and could slam shut, possibly
injuring someone. To make sure the door does
not slam shut, turn on the power sliding door
feature. Then if the door closes, it will close
under the control of the power door system.
Power Sliding Door Second Row
Passenger Override (Deactivation)
To help avoid accidental operation of the sliding door(s)
by using the passenger PSD activation switch, press
the override (deactivation) part of the overhead console
switch. The door can still be manually opened from
the inside or outside with the override (deactivation) on.
To open a power sliding door(s) manually when the
overhead console switch is in override (deactivation)
position, pull the inside or outside door handle and slide
the door all the way back.To close the door(s) manually when the override
switch(es) is in the override (deactivation) position, pull
the inside or outside door handle and slide the door
all the way forward to the latched position.
To stop the door(s) immediately while the door(s) is
opening or closing, press the PSD override
(deactivation) part of the switch.
Pressing the PSD button(s) on the remote keyless entry
will open and close the door unless the door has
been manually locked using the mechanical slider.
Resetting the Power Sliding Door
The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not at
all because of the following conditions:
A low voltage or dead battery
A disconnected battery
If the instrument panel PSD/fuse 21, LHPSD/fuse
24 or RHPSD/fuse 25 are removed or blown.
SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-94for more
information.
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If any of these conditions occur, the power sliding door
may need to be reset. If your vehicle has the dual
power sliding doors, both doors will have to be reset. To
reset a door, do the following:
1. Check to be sure the power sliding door is unlocked
and securely closed.
2. Turn the ignition to LOCK.
3. If the power sliding door overhead console switch is
in the override (deactivation) position, return to the
activation position.
4. Open the sliding door using the remote keyless
entry transmitter, overhead console switch,
or passenger switch. Allow the door to travel
fully open.
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.
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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. SeeClimate Control
System on page 3-24.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-40.To close the liftgate, pull down on the handle, then
rmly shut the liftgate. Do not drive with the liftgate even
slightly open.
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Windows
{CAUTION:
Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a
vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.
They can be overcome by the extreme heat
and suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a
helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows closed in warm or
hot weather.
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