maintenance CHEVROLET UPLANDER 2008 1.G Owner's Guide

Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the
type of services performed in the boxes provided. SeeMaintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional
information fromOwner Checks and Services on page 6-8can be added on the following record pages. You should
retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record
DateOdometer
ReadingServiced ByMaintenanceIor
MaintenanceIIServices Performed
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Maintenance Record (cont’d)
DateOdometer
ReadingServiced ByMaintenanceIor
MaintenanceIIServices Performed
6-16

Maintenance Record (cont’d)
DateOdometer
ReadingServiced ByMaintenanceIor
MaintenanceIIServices Performed
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Maintenance Record (cont’d)
DateOdometer
ReadingServiced ByMaintenanceIor
MaintenanceIIServices Performed
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Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center
(United States only)
The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership
needs. Specic vehicle information can be found in
one place.
The Online Owner Center allows you to:
Get e-mail service reminders.
Access information about your specic vehicle,
including tips and videos and an electronic
version of this owner manual.
Keep track of your vehicle’s service history and
maintenance schedule.
Find GM dealers/retailers for service nationwide.
Receive special promotions and privileges only
available to members.
Refer to www.MyGMLink.com on the web for updated
information and to register your vehicle.
My GM Canada (Canada only)
My GM Canada is a password-protected section of
gmcanada.com where you can save information on
GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy
tools and forms with greater ease.
Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you
will have access to:
My Showroom: Find and save information on
vehicles and current offers in your area.
My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as
address and phone number for each of your
preferred GM Dealers or Retailers.
My Driveway: Receive service reminders and
helpful advice on owning and maintaining
your vehicle.
My Preferences: Manage your prole, subscribe to
E-News and use tools and forms with greater ease.
To sign up to My GM Canada, visit the My GM Canada
section within www.gmcanada.com.
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Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins’ give additional 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.
Owner Information
Owner publications are written specically for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee
Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available
for current and past model GM vehicles. To request
an order form, specify year and model name of
the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc.
on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and without
incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make
checks payable in U.S. funds.
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Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-90
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-99
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-18
Air Conditioning......................................3-24, 3-27
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-38
Readiness Light..........................................3-37
Airbag System................................................1-77
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-84
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-82
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-80
Airbag Systems
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-90
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-83
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-85
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-90
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-83
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-121
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . 3-121
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-5
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light................3-42Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-95
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child
Restraint Harness.....................................5-93
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-96
Child Restraint Pad......................................5-92
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-94
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-91
Finish Care.................................................5-94
Finish Damage............................................5-96
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-92
Interior Cleaning..........................................5-90
Leather......................................................5-92
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-96
Tires
..........................................................5-96
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-96
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-97
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-93
Weatherstrips..............................................5-93
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.......5-95
Appointments, Scheduling Service....................... 7-9
Audio System.................................................3-84
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-119
Chime Level Adjustment.............................3-121
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-121
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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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Locks (cont.)
Loss of Control...............................................4-12
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-49
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-60
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-8
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year.................................... 6-9
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-15
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-13
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-11
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-44
Manual Rear Quarter Windows.........................2-26
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual, Using..................................................... ii
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-58Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-43
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-44
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-44
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-43
MP3 .............................................................3-98
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
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Navigation System, Privacy..............................7-17
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual.....................................................3-102
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-31
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-13
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Odometer......................................................3-36
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-36
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-11
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Light.............................................3-47
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-16
Older Children, Restraints................................1-42
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-17
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Safety Belts (cont.)
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-41
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-23
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
Bucket Seats, Rear....................................... 1-6
Captain Chairs............................................1-14
Head Restraints............................................ 1-6
Heated Seats............................................... 1-3
Power Seats................................................. 1-3
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-6
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Third Row Seat...........................................1-18
Second Row Center Console............................2-59
Secondary Latch System.................................5-83
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position......................................1-61
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-64
Security Light.................................................3-48
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
California Pershlorate Materials Requirements . . . 5-4Service (cont.)
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-3
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-44
Publications Ordering Information...................7-15
Service, Scheduling Appointments....................... 7-9
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-90
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-96
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-38
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-40
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Sliding Door, Power........................................2-16
Sliding Doors, Dual.........................................2-13
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-89
Installing....................................................5-76
Removing...................................................5-74
Storing.......................................................5-86
Specications, Capacities
...............................5-105
Speedometer..................................................3-36
StabiliTrak
®System.......................................... 4-7
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-8
Starting the Engine.........................................2-32
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
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