engine CHEVROLET UPLANDER 2007 1.G Owners Manual

At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 159.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately if it
starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The
vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any
other position, contact your GM Goodwrench
®
dealer for service.
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the
vehicle moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking
Brake on page 159.
Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN,
but do not start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the
shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact
your GM Goodwrench
®dealer for service.
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Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try
to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever
position.
The ignition should turn to LOCK only when
the shift lever is in PARK (P).
The ignition key should come out only in LOCK.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and property
could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of your vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transaxle in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
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Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
®
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 439.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 448.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your
dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco®Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15222510 —
Engine Oil Filter 89017342 PF61
Spark Plugs 12591131 41-100
Windshield Wiper Blades
Driver’s Side — 22.0 inches (55.0 cm) 12335833 —
Passenger’s Side — 24.0 inches (60.0 cm) 12335834 —
Rear — 16.0 inches (40.0 cm) 15192147 —
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Engine Drive Belt Routing
3.9L V6 Engine and 3.9L V6 Flexible Fuel
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Additional Program Information
All program options, such as shuttle service, may
not be available at every dealer. Please contact
your dealer for specic information about
availability. All Courtesy Transportation
arrangements will be administered by appropriate
dealer personnel.
General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally
modify, change or discontinue Courtesy
Transportation at any time and to resolve all
questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms
and conditions described herein at its sole
discretion.
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders
Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has
a number of sophisticated computer systems that
monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s
performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle
computers to monitor emission control components
to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for
airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide
anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the
vehicle in difficult driving situations. Someinformation may be stored during regular operations
to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other
information is stored only in a crash event by
computer systems, such as those commonly called
Event Data Recorders (EDR).
In a crash event, computer systems, such as the
airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)
in your vehicle may record information about the
condition of the vehicle and how it was operated,
such as data related to engine speed, brake
application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety
belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance,
and the severity of a collision. If your vehicle is
equipped with StabiliTrak
®, steering performance,
including yaw rate, steering wheel angle, and
lateral acceleration, is also recorded. This
information has been used to improve vehicle
crash performance and may be used to improve
crash performance of future vehicles and
driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on many
airplanes, these on-board systems do not
record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle
occupants.
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In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle
suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair
service procedures, adjustments, and
specications for GM transmissions, transaxles,
and transfer cases.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General
Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains
instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service
of your vehicle.
In Canada, the service bulletin reference number
can be obtained by contacting your General Motors
dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483). This reference number is
needed to order the service bulletin from Helm, Inc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$6.00 US + Processing Fee
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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 426
Accessory Inator........................................ 496
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 214
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle........................... 113
Additives, Fuel............................................ 430
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 526
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 444
Air Conditioning..................................217, 220
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 235
Readiness Light....................................... 234
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 567
Airbag System............................................... 96
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....................... 113
How Does an Airbag Restrain?................ 104
Passenger Sensing System...................... 106
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle.... 112
What Makes an Airbag Inate?................ 103
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?..................................... 104Airbag System (cont.)
When Should an Airbag Inate?............... 101
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 99
Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 370
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 370
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 377
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 239
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 523
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in
Child Restraint Harness........................ 520
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 524
Child Restraint Pad.................................. 520
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 521
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 517
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 518
Finish Care.............................................. 522
Finish Damage......................................... 524
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 520
Leather.................................................... 519
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 524
Tires........................................................ 523
Underbody Maintenance........................... 524
577

C
Calibration................................................... 254
California Fuel............................................. 429
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 427
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 533
Captain Chairs, Rear..................................... 22
Carbon Monoxide..............141, 163, 399, 412
Care of
Safety Belts and Built-in Child
Restraint Harness................................. 520
Your CD and DVD Player........................ 369
Your CDs and DVDs................................ 369
Cargo Lamp................................................ 210
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 301
Chains, Tire................................................. 496
Charging System Light................................ 237
Check
Engine Light............................................ 242
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 436
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 524
Child Restraints
Built-In Child Restraint............................... 85
Child Restraint Systems............................. 63
Infants and Young Children........................ 59Child Restraints (cont.)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children....... 70
Older Children........................................... 56
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position................................. 77
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 80
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 68
Chime Level Adjustment .............................. 370
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 216
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 523
Child Restraint Pad.................................. 520
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 521
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 518
Finish Care.............................................. 522
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 517
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces.......................... 520
Leather.................................................... 519
Tires........................................................ 523
Underbody Maintenance........................... 524
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 521
Weatherstrips........................................... 521
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 522
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Climate Control System............................... 217
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment........... 228
Dual......................................................... 220
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 223
Rear...............................................224, 226
Collision Damage Repair............................. 568
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 52
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 516
Compass..................................................... 254
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 146
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 376
Convenience Center.................................... 186
Convenience Net................................185, 186
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 241
Heater, Engine......................................... 154
Cooling System........................................... 454
Cruise Control............................................. 200
Cruise Control Light.................................... 247
Cupholder(s)................................................ 180
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation........................... 565
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users......................... 560
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 560
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 556Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 561
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors..................................... 573
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 573
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 573
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 562
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 574
D
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic
Headlamp System.................................... 205
Defensive Driving........................................ 372
Delayed Lighting.......................................... 208
Delayed Locking.......................................... 130
DIC Compass.............................................. 254
Disc, MP3................................................... 301
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 427
Dome Lamp................................................ 207
Door
Automatic Door Lock................................ 131
Delayed Locking...................................... 130
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