2007 CHEVROLET UPLANDER warning

Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle is to have really good
braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with
top-quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts
of your braking system — for example, when your
brake linings wear down and you need new ones
put in — be sure you get new approved GM
replacement parts. If you do not, your brakes may
no longer work properly. For example, if someone
puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle,
the balance between your front and rear brakes can
change — for the worse. The braking performance
you have come to expect can change in many other
ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement
brake parts.
Battery
Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery.
When it is time for a new battery, get one that has
the replacement number shown on the original
battery’s label. We recommend an ACDelco
®
replacement battery.Warning:Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
Vehicle Storage
If you are not going to drive your vehicle for
25 days or more, remove the black, negative (−)
cable from the battery. This will help keep
your battery from running down.
{CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and
gas that can explode. You can be badly
hurt if you are not careful. SeeJump
Starting on page 466for tips on working
around a battery without getting hurt.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which
grades tires by treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance. This applies only to
vehicles sold in the United States. The grades are
molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car
tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)
system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type
snow tires, space-saver, or temporary use
spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some
limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors
passenger cars and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they must also conform
to federal safety requirements and additional
General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC)
standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specied
government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times
as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart signicantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA,
A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specied government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
Warning:The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature – A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a
specied indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning:The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underination, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory to give you
the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire
balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis.
However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle pulling to one side or the other, the
alignment may need to be checked. If you notice
your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, your tires and wheels may need to be
rebalanced. See your dealer for proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly
rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air,
replace it (except some aluminum wheels,
which can sometimes be repaired). See your
dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel
damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on
your vehicle’s hazard warning ashers. See
Hazard Warning Flashers on page 194for more
information.
{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The
vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over
or fall on you or other people. You and
they could be badly injured or even killed.
Find a level place to change your tire. To
help prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake rmly.
2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
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CAUTION: (Continued)
3. Turn off the engine and do not restart
while the vehicle is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in
the vehicle.
To be even more certain the vehicle will
not move, you should put blocks at the
front and rear of the tire farthest away
from the one being changed. That would
be the tire, on the other side, at the
opposite end of the vehicle.
When your vehicle has a at tire, use the following
example as a guide to assist you in the placement
of wheel blocks.
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Accessories and Modications..................... 426
Accessory Inator........................................ 496
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 214
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle........................... 113
Additives, Fuel............................................ 430
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 526
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 444
Air Conditioning..................................217, 220
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 235
Readiness Light....................................... 234
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 567
Airbag System............................................... 96
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....................... 113
How Does an Airbag Restrain?................ 104
Passenger Sensing System...................... 106
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle.... 112
What Makes an Airbag Inate?................ 103
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?..................................... 104Airbag System (cont.)
When Should an Airbag Inate?............... 101
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 99
Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 370
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 370
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 377
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 239
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 523
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in
Child Restraint Harness........................ 520
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 524
Child Restraint Pad.................................. 520
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 521
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 517
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 518
Finish Care.............................................. 522
Finish Damage......................................... 524
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 520
Leather.................................................... 519
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 524
Tires........................................................ 523
Underbody Maintenance........................... 524
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 525
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 521
Weatherstrips........................................... 521
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 522
Audio System(s).......................................... 284
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 367
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 369
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 369
Chime Level Adjustment........................... 370
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 370
Mobile Digital Media System.................... 345
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................ 309
Radio with CD......................................... 286
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...................340, 343
Setting the Time...................................... 285
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 367
Understanding Radio Reception............... 368
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 370
Automatic Door Lock................................... 131
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 445
Operation................................................. 155B
Battery........................................................ 465
Electric Power Management..................... 210
Run-Down Protection............................... 211
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 395
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 377
Emergencies............................................ 379
Parking.................................................... 159
System Warning Light.............................. 238
Brakes........................................................ 462
Braking....................................................... 376
Braking in Emergencies............................... 379
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 150
Bucket Seats, Rear....................................... 13
Built-in Child Restraint................................... 85
Bulb Replacement....................................... 471
Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Daytime Running Lamps....................... 473
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 471
License Plate Lamps................................ 475
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 475
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 473
Buying New Tires........................................ 490
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C
Calibration................................................... 254
California Fuel............................................. 429
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 427
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 533
Captain Chairs, Rear..................................... 22
Carbon Monoxide..............141, 163, 399, 412
Care of
Safety Belts and Built-in Child
Restraint Harness................................. 520
Your CD and DVD Player........................ 369
Your CDs and DVDs................................ 369
Cargo Lamp................................................ 210
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 301
Chains, Tire................................................. 496
Charging System Light................................ 237
Check
Engine Light............................................ 242
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 436
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 524
Child Restraints
Built-In Child Restraint............................... 85
Child Restraint Systems............................. 63
Infants and Young Children........................ 59Child Restraints (cont.)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children....... 70
Older Children........................................... 56
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position................................. 77
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 80
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 68
Chime Level Adjustment .............................. 370
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 216
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 523
Child Restraint Pad.................................. 520
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 521
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 518
Finish Care.............................................. 522
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 517
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces.......................... 520
Leather.................................................... 519
Tires........................................................ 523
Underbody Maintenance........................... 524
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 521
Weatherstrips........................................... 521
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 522
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Door (cont.)
Dual Sliding Doors................................... 131
Locks....................................................... 128
Power Door Locks................................... 129
Power Sliding Door.................................. 134
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock..... 131
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 38
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 249
DIC Operation and Displays..................... 249
DIC Vehicle Personalization..................... 275
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 256
Driving
At Night................................................... 388
City.......................................................... 393
Defensive................................................. 372
Drunken................................................... 373
Freeway................................................... 394
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 397
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 390
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 404
Winter...................................................... 399
Dual Climate Control System....................... 220
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System.....309, 324E
Electric Power Management........................ 210
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 526
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 527
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 527
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 528
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 527
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 530
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 527
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 444
Battery..................................................... 465
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 242
Coolant.................................................... 448
Coolant Heater......................................... 154
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 241
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 551
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 438
Exhaust................................................... 163
Oil ........................................................... 439
Oil Life System........................................ 442
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 453
Overheating............................................. 451
Starting.................................................... 152
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