clock CHEVROLET UPLANDER 2009 1.G User Guide

Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more effective
than braking. For example, you come over a hill and nd
a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out
from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked
cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these
problems by braking — if you can stop in time. But
sometimes you cannot; there is not room. That is the time
for evasive action — steering around the problem.
Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like
these. First apply the brakes. SeeBraking on page 4-4.
It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a
possible collision. Then steer around the problem, to the
left or right depending on the space available.
An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at
the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn
it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either
hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as
quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the
object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving
at all times and wear safety belts properly.
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{CAUTION:
Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap
too quickly. If you spill fuel and then something
ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray
can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more
likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and
wait for any hiss noise to stop. Then unscrew the
cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overll the
tank and wait a few seconds. Finish pumping before
removing the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces
as soon as possible. SeeWashing Your Vehicle on
page 5-93.
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it
clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic
system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or
improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate
into the atmosphere. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 3-38.The CHECK GAS CAP message displays in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) if the fuel cap is not properly
installed. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-51for more information.
{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling, do not
remove the nozzle. Shut off the ow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by notifying the station
attendant. Leave the area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get
the right type. Your dealer/retailer can get one
for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not t
properly. This may cause the malfunction indicator
lamp to light and may damage the fuel tank and
emissions system. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp
on page 3-38.
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If coolant is needed, add the proper mixture directly to
the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool
before this is done.
1. Remove the radiator
pressure cap when
the cooling system,
including the radiator
pressure cap and upper
radiator hose, is no
longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise.
If a hiss is heard, wait for that to stop. A hiss means
there is still some pressure left, close the cap
and wait for the system to cool down.
2. Keep turning the pressure cap. Remove the
pressure cap.
{CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL
®
coolant mixture, up to the base of the ller
neck. SeeEngine Coolant on page 5-24for more
information about the proper coolant mixture.
4. Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine
and the compartment.
5. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the
upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the
engine cooling fans.
6. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator
ller neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add
more of the proper DEX-COOL
®coolant mixture
through the ller neck until the level reaches
the base of the ller neck.
7. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during
this procedure if coolant begins to ow out of the
ller neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure
the pressure cap is closed properly.
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3. Remove the screw (B) from the top of the headlamp
assembly.
4. Pull the assembly away from the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the socket wiring harness connector
from the headlamp assembly.
6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove
from the assembly.
7. To replace a headlamp bulb, disconnect the bulb
socket wiring harness and connect to the new bulb
socket.
To replace a sidemarker bulb, pull the old bulb out
and push a new bulb in.
8. Reinstall the bulb socket by inserting into the bulb
assembly and turning it clockwise to secure.
9. Reverse steps 1 through 5 to reinstall.Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
To replace one of these bulbs (A):
1. Follow the Steps 1 through 4 to remove the
headlamp assembly. SeeHeadlamps and
Sidemarker Lamps on page 5-42for more
information.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove
from the assembly.
3. Pull the old bulb out from the bulb socket.
4. Replace with a new bulb
5. Reinstall the bulb socket by inserting into the bulb
assembly and turning it clockwise to secure.
6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp
assembly.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
To change a stoplamp/taillamp, turn signal or back-up
lamp bulb:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on page 2-22for
more information.
2. Remove the two screws
from the taillamp
housing on the
inboard side.
3. Pull out the taillamp housing.
4. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the
taillamp assembly.A. Stoplamp/Taillamp
B. Turn Signal Lamp
C. Back-up Lamp Bulb
5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove.
6. Replace the bulb by pulling the old bulb out of
the socket and gently pushing in a new bulb.
7. Replace the bulb socket by inserting and turning
clockwise to secure.
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8. Reinstall the taillamp assembly by inserting the
outboard locating/retaining pins until the lamp is
seated.
9. Secure with the inboard screws.
License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Remove the two screws holding each of the license
plate lamps to the fascia.
2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp forward
through the fascia opening.3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the
bulb straight out of the socket.
4. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket and turn it
clockwise to lock it into place.
5. Push and turn the license plate back through the
fascia opening.
6. Reinstall the two screws holding the license plate
lamps to the fascia.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up 3057KX
Front Turn Signal, DRL and
Parking3157NAK
High-Beam and Low-Beam
HeadlampsH11
License Plate Lamp 168
Sidemarker 194
Stoplamp, Taillamp and Turn
Signal3057KX
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer/retailer.
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The tools you will be using include the jack (A),
extension (B), and folding wrench (C).
The compact spare tire is located under the rear of the
vehicle. SeeCompact Spare Tire on page 5-88for
more information about the compact spare.To remove the compact spare tire:
A. Hoist Shaft
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Retainer
D. Compact Spare TireE. Extension
(Chisel End)
F. Folding Wrench
1. Attach the folding wrench (F) to the extension (E)
and insert the chisel end on an angle through the
hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft (A).
2. Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower
the compact spare tire (D) to the ground. Continue
to turn the wrench so the compact spare tire
can be pulled out from under the vehicle.
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3. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable to remove
the compact spare tire, so it can be pulled up
through the wheel opening.
The hoist is used to store a full-size or a at road
tire under the vehicle. SeeStoring a Flat or Spare
Tire and Tools on page 5-86for more information.
4. Remove the compact spare tire from the cable.If the compact spare tire will not lower, check under the
vehicle to see if the tire is hanging loose and the cable
end and spring under the wheel plate are missing. If so,
the secondary latch system is engaged. SeeSecondary
Latch System on page 5-84.
To continue changing the at tire, seeRemoving the
Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5-77.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
Your vehicle may have aluminum wheels. If so, you will
see exposed stainless steel wheel nuts. Use the wheel
wrench to loosen all of the wheel nuts. Do not remove
them yet.
Your vehicle may have steel wheel covers. To remove
the wheel covers and wheel nut caps, loosen the plastic
nut caps with the wheel wrench in a counterclockwise
direction. If needed, nish loosening them with your
ngers. The plastic nut caps will not come off.
Use the at end of the wheel wrench and pry along the
edge of the cover until it comes off. The edge of the
wheel cover could be sharp, so do not try to remove
it with your bare hands. Do not drop the cover or lay it
face down, as it could become scratched or damaged.
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Store the wheel cover securely in the rear of the vehicle
until you have the at tire repaired or replaced. Once
the wheel cover has been removed, use the following
procedure to remove the at tire and install the spare tire.
1. Do a safety check is done before proceeding.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-74for more
information.2. Loosen the wheel
nuts using the folding
wrench, but do not
remove them.
Turn the handle counterclockwise about
180 degrees, then ip the handle back to the
starting position. This avoids taking the wrench
off the lug nut for each turn.
Notice:If this vehicle has wheel locks and an
impact wrench is used to remove the wheel nuts,
the lock nut or wheel lock key could be damaged.
Do not use an impact wrench to remove the
wheel nuts if this vehicle has wheel locks.
Notice:If a jack is used to raise the vehicle
without positioning it correctly, the vehicle could be
damaged. When raising the vehicle on a jack, avoid
contact with the rear axle control arms.
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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).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.
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