clock CHEVROLET UPLANDER 2008 1.G Owner's Manual

{CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up
is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack,
you could be badly injured or killed. Never get
under a vehicle when it is supported only by
a jack.
{CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal
injury and vehicle damage, be sure to t the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising the vehicle.5. Attach the folding wrench (A) to the jack (B), and
turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head
approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm).
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6. Raise the vehicle by turning the folding wrench
clockwise in the jack. Raise the vehicle far enough
off the ground so there is enough room for the
compact spare tire to t under the wheel well.
7. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the at tire.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a
paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a
scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all
the rust or dirt off. SeeChanging a Flat Tire
on page 5-73.
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10. Lower the vehicle by attaching the folding wheel
wrench to the jack and turning the wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
{CAUTION:
Incorrect or improperly tightened wheel nuts
can cause the wheel to come loose and
even come off. This could lead to a crash.
If you have to replace them, be sure to get
new original equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the
proper torque specication. SeeCapacities
and Specifications on page 5-105for wheel nut
torque specication.
Notice:Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead
to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specication. SeeCapacities and
Specifications on page 5-105for the wheel nut
torque specication.
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2. Turn the folding wrench clockwise to raise the jack
until it lifts the secondary latch device under the
wheel plate.
3. Keep raising the jack until the compact spare tire
stops moving upward and is held rmly in place.
This lets you know that the secondary latch
has released.
4. Lower the jack by turning the folding wrench
counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until
the compact spare tire is resting on the folding
wrench.
5. Grasp the compact spare tire with both hands and
pull it out from under the vehicle.
6. Reach under the vehicle and remove the folding
wrench and jack.
Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can.
You will not be able to store a spare or at tire using
the hoist assembly until it has been repaired or replaced.
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Check
Engine Light...............................................3-44
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-96
Child Restraints
Built-In Child Restraint..................................1-68
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-49
Infants and Young Children...........................1-46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-53
Older Children.............................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................1-61
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-64
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-52
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-121
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-24
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-95
Child Restraint Pad......................................5-92
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-94
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-91
Finish Care.................................................5-94
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-92
Interior.......................................................5-90
Leather......................................................5-92
Tires..........................................................5-96
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-96
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-93Cleaning (cont.)
Weatherstrips..............................................5-93
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.......5-95
Climate Control System...................................3-24
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-32
Dual..........................................................3-27
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-30
Rear..........................................................3-30
Clock
............................................................3-85
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-89
Compass.......................................................3-56
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-27
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-4
Convenience Center........................................2-62
Convenience Net............................................2-61
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-43
Heater, Engine............................................2-34
Cooling System..............................................5-26
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Cruise Control Light........................................3-48
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-56
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-9
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 7-5
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-5
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-6
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