2007 CHEVROLET UPLANDER height

Brake Wear
Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that
make a high-pitched warning sound when the
brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound may come and go or be heard all
the time your vehicle is moving, except when you
are pushing on the brake pedal rmly.
{CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that
soon your brakes will not work well. That
could lead to an accident. When you hear
the brake wear warning sound, have your
vehicle serviced.
Notice:Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake pads could result in costly brake repair.Some driving conditions or climates may cause a
brake squeal when the brakes are rst applied
or lightly applied. This does not mean something
is wrong with your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated,
inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten
wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque
specications.
Brake linings should always be replaced as
complete axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return
to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in
pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without
the vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.
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Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a tire is molded into its
sidewall. The examples below show a typical
passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire
sidewall.(A) Tire Size:The tire size is a combination of
letters and numbers used to dene a particular
tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type,
and service description. See the “Tire Size”
illustration later in this section for more detail.
(B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria
Specication):Original equipment tires designed
to GM’s specic tire performance criteria have
a TPC specication code molded onto the sidewall.
GM’s TPC specications meet or exceed all
federal safety guidelines.
(C) DOT (Department of Transportation):The
Department of Transportation (DOT) code
indicates that the tire is in compliance with the
U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards.
(D) Tire Identication Number (TIN):The letters
and numbers following DOT (Department of
Transportation) code is the Tire Identication
Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer
and plant code, tire size, and date the tire
was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both
sides of the tire, although only one side may have
the date of manufacture.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example
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(B) Tire Ply Material:The type of cord and
number of plies in the sidewall and under the
tread.
(C) Tire Identication Number (TIN):The letters
and numbers following the DOT (Department of
Transportation) code is the Tire Identication
Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer
and plant code, tire size, and date the tire
was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both
sides of the tire, although only one side may have
the date of manufacture.
(D) Maximum Cold Ination Load Limit:
Maximum load that can be carried and the
maximum pressure needed to support that load.(E) Tire Ination:The temporary use tire or
compact spare tire should be inated to 60 psi
(420 kPa). For more information on tire pressure
and ination seeInation - Tire Pressure on
page 485.
(F) Tire Size:A combination of letters and
numbers dene a tire’s width, height, aspect ratio,
construction type, and service description. The
letter T as the rst character in the tire size means
the tire is for temporary use only.
(G) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria
Specication):Original equipment tires designed
to GM’s specic tire performance criteria have
a TPC specication code molded onto the sidewall.
GM’s TPC specications meet or exceed all
federal safety guidelines.
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Tire Size
The following illustration shows an example of a
typical passenger vehicle tire size.
(A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:The United
States version of a metric tire sizing system. The
letter P as the rst character in the tire size
means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to
standards set by the U.S. Tire and Rim
Association.
(B) Tire Width:The three-digit number indicates
the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall
to sidewall.(C) Aspect Ratio:A two-digit number that
indicates the tire height-to-width measurements.
For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is
60, as shown in item C of the illustration, it would
mean that the tire’s sidewall is 60 percent as
high as it is wide.
(D) Construction Code:A letter code is used to
indicate the type of ply construction in the tire.
The letter R means radial ply construction;
the letter D means diagonal or bias ply
construction; and the letter B means belted-bias
ply construction.
(E) Rim Diameter:Diameter of the wheel in
inches.
(F) Service Description:These characters
represent the load range and speed rating of the
tire. The load index represents the load carry
capacity a tire is certied to carry. The load index
can range from 1 to 279. The speed rating is
the maximum speed a tire is certied to carry a
load. Speed ratings range from A to Z.
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Tire Terminology and Denitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the tire
pressing outward on each square inch of the
tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds
per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight:This means the combined
weight of optional accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are, automatic
transmission/transaxle, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, and
air conditioning.
Aspect Ratio:The relationship of a tire’s height
to its width.
Belt:A rubber coated layer of cords that is
located between the plies and the tread. Cords
may be made from steel or other reinforcing
materials.
Bead:The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire:A pneumatic tire in which the plies
are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees
to the centerline of the tread.Cold Tire Pressure:The amount of air pressure
in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch
(psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up
heat from driving. SeeInation - Tire Pressure
on page 485.
Curb Weight:This means the weight of a motor
vehicle with standard and optional equipment
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and
coolant, but without passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings:A code molded into the sidewall
of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance
with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
motor vehicle safety standards. The DOT code
includes the Tire Identication Number (TIN),
an alphanumeric designator which can also identify
the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand,
and date of production.
GVWR:Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. See
Loading Your Vehicle on page 404.
GAWR FRT:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
front axle. SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 404.
GAWR RR:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
rear axle. SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 404.
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Each new wheel should have the same
load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and
be mounted the same way as the one it
replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel
bolts, or wheel nuts, replace them only with
new GM original equipment parts. This way, you
will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel
bolts, and wheel nuts for your vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels,
wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle
can be dangerous. It could affect the
braking and handling of your vehicle,
make your tires lose air and make you
lose control. You could have a collision in
which you or others could be injured.
Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts for replacement.Notice:The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer or odometer calibration,
headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground
clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance
to the body and chassis.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 500for more
information.
Used Replacement Wheels
{CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You cannot know how it has
been used or how far it has been driven. It
could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If
you have to replace a wheel, use a new
GM original equipment wheel.
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Rearview Mirrors......................................... 165
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 11
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 548
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 410
Remote Keyless Entry System.................... 120
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation...... 121
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 504
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 501
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 475
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 573
General Motors........................................ 573
United States Government....................... 573
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems............... 114
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash........................................ 115
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 152
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 48
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 562
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 404
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 551
Running the Engine While Parked............... 164S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 233
Pretensioners............................................. 55
Reminder Light........................................ 232
Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in
Child Restraint Harness........................ 520
Driver Position........................................... 38
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 37
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 36
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 52
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 48
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 48
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 55
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 48
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 32
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster.................... 47
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 539
Seats
Bucket Seats, Rear.................................... 13
Captain Chairs........................................... 22
Head Restraints......................................... 13
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Seats (cont.)
Heated Seats............................................. 10
Manual........................................................ 9
Power Seats.............................................. 10
Rear Seat Operation.................................. 13
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 11
Third Row Seat......................................... 27
Second Row Center Console...................... 183
Secondary Latch System............................. 511
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position..................................... 77
Right Front Seat Position........................... 80
Security Light.............................................. 247
Service........................................................ 426
Accessories and Modications.................. 426
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle......................................... 428
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 427
Doing Your Own Work............................. 427
Engine Soon Light................................... 242
Publications Ordering Information............. 574
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....... 112
Setting the Time.......................................... 285
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 524
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 160
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 161Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................ 47
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 196
Sliding Door, Power..................................... 134
Sliding Doors, Dual..................................... 131
Spare Tire
Accessory Inator..................................... 496
Compact.................................................. 516
Installing.................................................. 504
Removing................................................ 501
Storing..................................................... 513
Specications, Capacities............................ 533
Speedometer............................................... 232
StabiliTrak
®System..................................... 381
Starting Your Engine................................... 152
Steering...................................................... 383
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 367
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 195
Storage Areas............................................. 180
Convenience Center................................. 186
Convenience Net.............................185, 186
Cupholder(s)............................................ 180
Floor Console Storage Area..................... 183
Folding Tray............................................. 183
Glove Box................................................ 180
Luggage Carrier....................................... 184
Overhead Console................................... 181
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