2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER Owners Manual

Operation
Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
direct the airow inside of your vehicle.
To change the current mode, select one of the following:
H(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs half of the air to the
instrument panel outlets, then directs the remaining
air to the oor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the
upper outlets and warmer air to the oor outlets.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to the
oor outlets. Use this mode to send air to the rear of
the vehicle. Keep the area under the front seats free
of objects that could obstruct airow to the rear of
the vehicle.
The right knob can also be used to select defog or
defrost mode. For more information, see “Defogging
and Defrosting” later in this section.
Outside Air:This mode will be automatically selected
when your vehicle is in any mode except maximum
air conditioning.
A(Fan):Turn the left knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Turn the knob to 0 to turn off the fan. The fan must
be turned on for the air conditioning compressor
to operate.
Temperature Control:Turn the center knob clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the air
temperature inside your vehicle.
#(Air Conditioning):Press this button to turn the
air-conditioning system on or off. When it is pressed,
an indicator light in the button will come on to let
you know that air conditioning is activated.
You may notice a slight change in engine performance
when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and
turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed
to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while
still maintaining the selected temperature.
On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air
escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time
it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps
the system to operate more efficiently.
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The air conditioning system removes moisture from the
air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of
water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling
or after turning off the engine. This is normal.
@MAX A/C (Maximum Air Conditioning):Turn the
right knob to this position for maximum air conditioning.
This will select air conditioning and recirculation for
maximum cooling of your vehicle. This mode directs
air to the instrument panel outlets.
Recirculation:This mode keeps outside air from
coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside
air and odors from entering your vehicle or help heat
or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly.
This mode will automatically be selected when
you select maximum air conditioning.
((Heated Seats):Press this button to turn on the
heated seats. The button on the left controls the driver’s
seat and the button on the right controls the passenger’s
seat. SeeHeated Seats on page 1-3for additional
information.
Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity,
or moisture, condensing on the cool window glass.
This can be minimized if the climate control system is
used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost
from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the
windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers.
Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the
windshield more quickly.
Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode.
-(Defog):This mode directs air to the windshield
and the oor outlets. When you select this mode,
the system runs the air-conditioning compressor
unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing.
The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in
the defog mode.
0(Defrost):This mode directs most of the air to the
windshield and the side window outlets, with some air
directed to the oor outlets. In this mode, the system
will automatically run the air-conditioning compressor,
unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing.
Recirculation cannot be selected while in the
defrost mode.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
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Rear Window Defogger
If your vehicle has a rear window defogger a warming
grid is used to remove fog from the rear window.
defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button
will come on to let you know that the rear window
defogger is activated.
The rear window defogger will turn off about 15 minutes
after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the
defogger will only run for about ve minutes before
turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by
pressing the button again or by turning off the engine.
Notice:Do not use anything sharp on the inside
of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or
damage the warming grid, and the repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Do not attach
a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or
anything similar to the defogger grid.
Dual Climate Control System
Your vehicle may have a dual climate control system.
With this system you can control the heating, cooling,
and ventilation for your vehicle.
Operation
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(Fan):Turn the left knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Turn the knob to 0 to turn off the fan. The fan must be
turned on for the air conditioning compressor to operate.
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Temperature Control:Use the driver’s and
passenger’s levers to increase or decrease the air
temperature inside your vehicle.
Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
direct the airow inside of your vehicle.
To change the current mode, select one of the following:
@MAX A/C (Maximum Air Conditioning):
Turn the right knob to this position for maximum air
conditioning. This will select air conditioning and
recirculation for maximum cooling of your vehicle.
Recirculation:This mode keeps outside air from
coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside
air and odors from entering your vehicle or help heat
or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly.
This mode will automatically be selected when
maximum air conditioning is selected.
H(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs half of the air to the
instrument panel outlets, then directs the remaining
air to the oor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the
upper outlets and warmer air to the oor outlets.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to the
oor outlets. Use this mode to send air to the rear of the
vehicle. Keep the area under the front seats free of
objects that could obstruct airow to the rear of
the vehicle.
Outside Air:This mode is automatically selected
when your vehicle is in any mode except maximum
air conditioning.
The right knob can also be used to select defog or
defrost mode. For more information, see “Defogging
and Defrosting” later in this section.
#(Air Conditioning):Press this button to turn the air
conditioning system on or off. When it is pressed, an
indicator light in the button will come on to let you know
that air conditioning is activated.
You may notice a slight change in engine performance
when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and
turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed
to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while
still maintaining the selected temperature.
On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air
escape; then close them and switch to maximum
air conditioning mode. This helps to reduce the time
it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps the
system to operate more efficiently.
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The air conditioning system removes moisture from the
air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of
water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling
or after turning off the engine. This is normal.
((Heated Seats):Press this button to turn on the
heated seats. The button on the left controls the driver’s
seat and the button on the right controls the passenger’s
seat. SeeHeated Seats on page 1-3for additional
information.
Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity,
or moisture, condensing on the cool window glass.
This can be minimized if the climate control system is
used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost
from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the
windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers.
Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the
windshield more quickly.
Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode.
-(Defog):This mode directs air to the windshield
and the oor outlets. When this mode is selected, the
system runs the air conditioning compressor unless
the outside temperature is at or below freezing.
The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the
defog mode.
0(Defrost):This mode directs most of the air to the
windshield and the side window outlets, with some
air directed to the oor outlets. In this mode, the system
will automatically run the air conditioning compressor,
unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing.
Recirculation cannot be selected while in the
defrost mode.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
<(Rear Window Defogger):Press this button to
turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator
light in the button will come on to let you know that the
rear window defogger is activated.
The rear window defogger will turn off about 15 minutes
after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the
defogger will only run for about ve minutes before
turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by
pressing the button again or by turning off the engine.
Notice:Do not use anything sharp on the inside of
the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage
the warming grid, and the repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary
vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to
the defogger grid.
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Outlet Adjustment
Use the louvers located on the air outlets to change the
direction of the airow.
Use the thumbwheels on the driver side and passenger
side air outlets to open or close the airow from
these outlets.
Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the vehicle that could block
the ow of air into your vehicle.
Do not use any non-GM approved hood deectors
that could adversely affect the performance of the
system.
Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects
to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more
effectively.
Rear Climate Control System
Your vehicle may have a rear climate control system
that lets the driver adjust the fan speed for the rear
seating area. This system works with the main climate
control system.This lever used to adjust the fan speed for the rear seat
passengers is located below the main climate control
system.
A(Fan):Slide the lever to 1, 2, or 3 to increase or
decrease airow to the rear seating area. Slide the fan
knob to 0 to turn the fan off.
AUX (Auxiliary):Slide the lever to AUX to let the
rear passengers adjust the temperature and airow
to the rear seating area.
Your vehicle may also have a rear climate control
system that lets the rear passengers adjust the
temperature and fan speed for the rear seating area.
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When the front climate control is in AUX and the rear
climate control fan or temperature button is pressed, the
display will show the same airow modes as the front
climate control system. SeeDual Climate Control
System on page 3-27.
The front control must be in the AUX position to enable
adjustment of the temperature and fan speed on the
rear control system. If it is not in AUX, pressing the
fan or temperature button on the rear climate control
will show a DISABLED message on the Rear Seat
Entertainment (RSE) system display.
qg(Decrease Setting):Press this button to
decrease the fan or temperature setting while arrows
are displayed.
rl(Increase Setting):Press this button to increase
the fan or temperature setting while arrows are displayed.
9(Fan)b(Temperature):Press this button once
to enable adjustment of the fan speed. The current
fan speed setting and arrows are highlighted on
the display screen. Press either the left or the right
arrow button to increase or decrease fan speed.
The on screen display disappears after a few seconds.
Press this button twice to enable temperature
adjustment. After pressing this button, the current
temperature settings are highlighted and appear
in the on screen display. The arrows indicate that
to increase or decrease temperature, press either
the left or right arrow button. The on screen display
disappears after a few seconds.
Press this button a third time to turn off the on screen
display.
QR:Press the up and down arrows to toggle
between the fan and temperature settings.
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Rear Air Outlets
The outlet behind the driver side rear seat is for the cold
air return. Be sure to keep it free from obstructions.
Also, keep the area around the base of the center
instrument panel console, between and under the front
seats, free of objects that could also obstruct airow
to the rear seating area.
For more information on how to use the main climate
control system, seeDual Climate Control System
on page 3-27. For information on ventilation,
seeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-30.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger compartment air, both outside and
recirculated air, is routed through a passenger
compartment lter. The lter removes most particles
from the air, including dust particles. Reductions in
airow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas,
indicate that the lter needs to be replaced early.
For how often to change the air lter, seeScheduled
Maintenance on page 6-4.The access panel for the passenger compartment air
lter is located in the back of the glove box. To replace
the lter, do the following:
1. Pull the tab located on the outer access panel up
and out.
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