CHEVROLET UPLANDER 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
You can lock and unlock the vehicle’s doors and the
liftgate using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
The RKE transmitter shown
here is for a vehicle
equipped with the remote
vehicle start feature and
dual power sliding doors.
The RKE transmitter supplied with your vehicle will only
contain the buttons specic to your vehicle’s factory
installed remote system features.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle has this
feature, you can start the engine from outside the
vehicle. SeeRemote Vehicle Start on page 2-8for
additional information.
Q(Lock):To lock all doors and the liftgate, press the
lock button on the RKE transmitter. SeePower Door
Locks on page 2-11for more details on the power
door lock features. If your vehicle has the content
theft-deterrent system, the RKE transmitter’s lock button
may arm the system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on
page 2-27for more details.
When you use the RKE transmitter to lock your vehicle,
the turn signal lamps may ash to let you know the
command has been received. If you press the lock
button again, within ve seconds, the horn will sound
and the turn signal lamps may ash to let you know the
vehicle is already locked. See “FOB LOCK FEEDBACK”
underDIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on
page 3-76for additional information.
"(Unlock):When you press unlock on the RKE
transmitter, only the driver’s door will unlock. If you press
unlock again within ve seconds, all the doors and
the liftgate will unlock. If you would like all the doors to
unlock the rst time you press unlock, see “FOB
UNLOCK ON 1ST PRESS” underDIC Vehicle
Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-76.
If your vehicle has the content theft-deterrent system,
the unlock button on the RKE transmitter will disarm the
system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 2-27
for more details.
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When you use your RKE transmitter to unlock your
vehicle the turn signal lamps will ash to let you know
the command was received.
L(Remote Alarm):When you press the horn button
on the RKE transmitter, the turn signal lamps will
ash and the horn will sound. This will allow you to
attract attention, if needed.
Press this button again to stop the alarm from sounding.
Remote Power Sliding Door Operation
+
(Power Sliding Door):If your vehicle has
one power sliding door, the RKE transmitter will have a
button with a van symbol on it. Press and hold this
button to open or close the power sliding door.
SeePower Sliding Door (PSD) on page 2-16.
*+(Dual Power Sliding Doors):If your vehicle
has dual power sliding doors, your RKE transmitter
will have two buttons that have a van symbol on them.
The van symbol on the left is for the driver’s side
sliding door and the van symbol on the right is for the
passenger’s side sliding door. Press and hold the
passenger’s or driver’s side button, with the van symbol
on it, to open or close the selected power sliding
door. SeePower Sliding Door (PSD) on page 2-16.You can operate the power sliding door(s) with the RKE
transmitter even if the power sliding door override
switch(es), on the overhead console, are active or
inactive. SeePower Sliding Door (PSD) on page 2-16
for additional information.
If the sliding door is closed and the power sliding door
button on the transmitter is pressed and held, the
vehicle’s doors will be unlocked and then the power
sliding door will open. If the power sliding door has been
locked using the manual door lock lever, you will
need to unlock the power sliding door before it can be
opened with the RKE transmitter sliding door button.
If your vehicle’s fuel ller door is opened, the driver’s
side power sliding door will not open completely. Do not
try to force the door. Once the fuel ller door is
closed, the driver’s side sliding door can be opened
normally.
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Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is
lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through
your dealer/retailer. Remember to bring any remaining
transmitters with you when you go to your dealer/retailer.
When the dealer/retailer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your dealer/retailer has
coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not
unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum
of four transmitters matched to it.
See your dealer/retailer to match transmitters to another
vehicle.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your RKE transmitter
should last about three years.
The battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the
normal range in any location. If you have to get close to
your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably
time to change the battery.
Notice:When replacing the battery, use care not to
touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage the
transmitter.1. Insert a at object, such as a coin, into the slot on
the side of the transmitter and twist it to separate
the halves.
2. Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter. Do not
use the metal anges to pop out the battery.
3. Replace the battery.
4. Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure the halves
are snapped together tightly so water will not get in.
5. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons
for seven seconds to synchronize the transmitter.
6. Check the transmitter operation.
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Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows you to start the engine from outside
the vehicle. It may also turn the rear window defogger
if the outside temperature is below 45°F (7°C).
Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of
remote starters. For example, some laws may require
a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view
when doing so. Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of vehicles.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):This button will be on the
RKE transmitter if you have remote start.
An increased range of operation is provided with the
RKE transmitter that has the remote vehicle start button.
If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the remote
start feature. The vehicle may run out of fuel. The
vehicle may also run out of fuel if the vehicle is running
for a long period of time when parked on an incline
facing downward with a low fuel condition.To start the engine using the remote start feature,
do the following:
1. Aim the RKE transmitter, equipped with the remote
vehicle start button, at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock button,
then immediately press and hold the remote
vehicle start button until the vehicle’s turn signal
lamps ash, or for at least two seconds, if the
vehicle’s lights are not visible. The vehicle’s doors
will be locked.
When the vehicle’s engine starts, the parking lamps
will turn on and remain on while the engine is
running.
3. If it is the rst remote start since the vehicle has been
driven, repeat these steps, while the engine is still
running, to extend the engine running time by
10 minutes. Remote start can be extended one time.
After a remote start, the engine will automatically shut
off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has
been done or the vehicle’s key is inserted into the
ignition switch and turned to ON/RUN.
The maximum number of remote starts or remote start
attempts between ignition cycles with the key is two.
If the remote start procedure is used again before
the rst 10 minute time frame has ended, the rst
10 minutes will immediately expire and the second
10 minute time frame will start.
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After your vehicle’s engine has been started two times
using the remote start button, the vehicle’s ignition
switch must be turned to ON/RUN and then back to
LOCK/OFF using the key before the remote start
procedure can be used again.
After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert
and turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.
To manually shut off the engine after a remote start,
do any of the following:
Aim the RKE 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 ON/RUN and then back to
LOCK/OFF.
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 3-76.
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.
Remote Start Ready
If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start
feature, it may have the remote start ready feature.
This feature allows your dealer/retailer to add the
manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature.
If the RKE transmitter has a plus (+) symbol on the
back cover, your vehicle has the remote start ready
feature. You can lock or unlock your vehicle from
approximately 197 feet (60 m) away.
See your dealer/retailer if you would like to add the
manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature to your
vehicle.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children, can easily
open the doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle
will not open it. You increase the chance
of being thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear
safety belts properly and lock the doors
whenever you drive.
Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by extreme heat and can
suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle
whenever you leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or
stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can
help prevent this from happening.There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, use your key or the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
To unlock the driver’s door from the outside with the
key, insert the key and turn it toward the front of
the vehicle. To lock the driver’s door from the outside
with your key, insert the key and turn it toward the rear
of the vehicle.
If your vehicle has power door locks, you may be able
to unlock all of the doors and the liftgate when you insert
the key, turn it toward the front of the vehicle, and
hold it there for one second. You may be able to lock all
of the doors when you insert the key and turn it toward
the rear of the vehicle.
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From the inside, use the manual or power door locks.
To unlock either front door from the inside, pull back on
the manual lever. To lock either front door from the
inside, push the manual lever forward.
Power Door Locks
Your vehicle has power door locks.
The switches are located
on the driver’s and front
passenger’s door. Press
the top of the switch to
unlock the doors and
liftgate.
With the content theft-deterrent system, the power door
lock switch will not unlock the doors until the system
is disarmed. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 2-27
for more details.
Press the bottom of the switch to lock the doors and
liftgate. With the content theft-deterrent system, the
power door lock switch may cause the system to arm.
SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 2-27for more
details.
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Delayed Locking
This feature allows the locking of the vehicle to be
delayed until all doors have been closed for
approximately ve seconds.
To activate the delayed locking feature, do one of the
following:
Press the driver’s door power lock switch one time
while the driver’s door is open.
Press the passenger’s door power lock switch one
time while the passenger’s door is open.
Press the lock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter one time while any door is open.
Two chimes will sound to signal that delayed locking is
active.
The doors may be locked immediately by repeating any
of the above actions more than one time.
If a door remains open, without any other door being
opened or closed, the vehicle will lock after
approximately 45 seconds.
If the key is in the ignition, this feature will not lock the
doors.
To turn the delayed locking feature off or on, seeDIC
Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-76.
Sliding Door Delayed Locking
If either sliding door is open when you use the power
door locks to lock the vehicle, the sliding door that
is open will not lock. Normally the delayed locking
feature will be used to lock the sliding door after it has
been closed.
The sliding door delayed locking feature will lock your
sliding door(s) in situations where the delayed
locking feature does not apply or was overridden or
programmed to be off. See “Delayed Locking” earlier in
this section. Shortly after the last sliding door is
closed, all the doors will lock.
Automatic Door Lock
All of the doors will lock automatically when you move
the shift lever out of PARK (P). This feature cannot
be disabled.
If someone needs to get out of the vehicle while it is not
in PARK (P), shift into PARK (P), or, have that person
use the manual lever or the power door lock switch.
When the door is closed again, it will lock when
the vehicle exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h).
With automatic door locks, you can lock or unlock the
doors at any time, either manually or by using the power
door lock switches.
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Programmable Automatic Door
Unlock
Your vehicle was programmed so that all doors will
unlock automatically when the shift lever is moved into
PARK (P).
To change the way the automatic door unlocking
operates, seeDIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel
Only) on page 3-76.
Lockout Protection
The lockout protection feature makes it more difficult to
lock the key in the vehicle. If the driver’s door is
open while the key is in the ignition, the door cannot be
locked with the power door lock switch.
This feature cannot guarantee that you will never be
locked out of the vehicle. If the key is not left in
the ignition, or, if the manual door lock is used, the key
could still be locked inside the vehicle. Always
remember to take the key with you.
Dual Sliding Doors
To open either sliding door from outside the vehicle, pull
the handle out and then pull the door toward the rear.
If you slide the door all the way back, the door will rest in
a detent position.
To move the door forward, you must rst pull the door
past the open detent position.
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. Just close the driver’s
side sliding door. Then when the fuel ller door is
closed, the driver’s side sliding door can be opened
normally.
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Sliding Door Lock
{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 be sure to hold it open until
everyone is clear of the door, and only then
allow it to slowly close.
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