2007 CHEVROLET UPLANDER fuel additives

Service........................................................ 426
Accessories and Modications................... 426
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 427
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 427
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.......................................... 428
Fuel............................................................. 428
Gasoline Octane........................................ 429
Gasoline Specications.............................. 429
California Fuel........................................... 429
Additives................................................... 430
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)............................ 431
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 432
Filling the Tank......................................... 433
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 435
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 436
Hood Release........................................... 437
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 438
Engine Oil................................................. 439
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 442
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 444Automatic Transaxle Fluid......................... 445
Engine Coolant.......................................... 448
Radiator Pressure Cap.............................. 451
Engine Overheating................................... 451
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..................................... 453
Cooling System......................................... 454
Power Steering Fluid ................................. 459
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 460
Brakes...................................................... 462
Battery...................................................... 465
Jump Starting............................................ 466
Bulb Replacement....................................... 471
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 471
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps........... 471
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL)........................... 473
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps...................................... 473
License Plate Lamp................................... 475
Replacement Bulbs................................... 475
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Gasoline Octane
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted
octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating
is less than 87, you may notice an audible
knocking noise when you drive, commonly referred
to as spark knock. If this occurs, use a gasoline
rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible.
If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or
higher and you hear heavy knocking, your engine
needs service.
Gasoline Specications
At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM
specication D 4814 in the United States or
CAN/CGSB-3.5 in Canada. Some gasolines may
contain an octane-enhancing additive called
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT). General Motors recommends against the
use of gasolines containing MMT. SeeAdditives
on page 430for additional information.
California Fuel
If your vehicle is certied to meet California
Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on
fuels that meet California specications. See
the underhood emission control label. If this fuel is
not available in states adopting California
emissions standards, your vehicle will operate
satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal
specications, but emission control system
performance may be affected. The malfunction
indicator lamp may turn on and your vehicle may
fail a smog-check test. SeeMalfunction Indicator
Lamp on page 242. If this occurs, return to
your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis. If it is
determined that the condition is caused by the type
of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by
your warranty.
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Additives
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United
States are now required to contain additives
that will help prevent engine and fuel system
deposits from forming, allowing your emission
control system to work properly. In most cases,
you should not have to add anything to your fuel.
However, some gasolines contain only the
minimum amount of additive required to meet U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean,
or if your vehicle experiences problems due to
dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline that is
advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Also,
your GM dealer has additives that will help
correct and prevent most deposit-related problems.
Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as
ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines
may be available in your area. General Motors
recommends that you use these gasolines if they
comply with the specications described earlier.
However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels
containing more than 10% ethanol must not be
used in vehicles that were not designed for
those fuels.Notice:Your vehicle was not designed for
fuel that contains methanol. Do not use
fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal
parts in your fuel system and also damage
the plastic and rubber parts. That damage
would not be covered under your warranty.
Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions may contain an octane-enhancing
additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you
buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT.
General Motors recommends against the use of
such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce
the life of spark plugs and the performance of
the emission control system may be affected. The
malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this
occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer
for service.
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E85 has less energy per gallon than gasoline, so
you will need to rell your fuel tank more often
when using E85 than when you are using gasoline.
SeeFilling the Tank on page 433.
Notice:Some additives are not compatible
with E85 fuel and may harm your fuel system.
Damage caused by additives would not be
covered by your new vehicle warranty. Do not
use additives with E85 fuel.
Notice:Your vehicle was not designed for
fuel that contains methanol. Do not use
fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal
parts in your fuel system and also damage
the plastic and rubber parts. That damage
would not be covered under your warranty.Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside
the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may
be hard to nd. Never use leaded gasoline or
any other fuel not recommended in the previous
text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of
improper fuel would not be covered by your
warranty.
To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or
contact a major oil company that does business
in the country where you will be driving.
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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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Entry Lighting.............................................. 208
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 567
Exit Lighting................................................ 209
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 55
Exterior Lamps............................................ 204
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 444
Finish Damage............................................ 524
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 370
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 194
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 197
Flat Tire...................................................... 499
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 500
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 513
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle................................. 445
Power Steering........................................ 459
Windshield Washer.................................. 460Folding Tray................................................ 183
Front Console Storage Area........................ 183
Front Reading Lamps.................................. 209
Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 473
Fuel............................................................ 428
Additives.................................................. 430
California Fuel.......................................... 429
E85 (85% Ethanol)................................... 431
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 435
Filling Your Tank...................................... 433
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 432
Gage....................................................... 248
Gasoline Octane...................................... 429
Gasoline Specications............................ 429
Low Warning Light................................... 248
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 527
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 528
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 530
Windshield Wiper..................................... 527
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