2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER coolant

Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-22.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the
windshield washer uid reservoir and add the
proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are
inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check
the spare tire. SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-54.
Check to make sure the spare tire is stored securely.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-73.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-62.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle
could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves,
you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-38.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle
should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact
your dealer/retailer for service.
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Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake,
set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and the transmission
in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P).
Then release the parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care
to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other
debris can collect.
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication can be obtained from
your dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 5-13.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-22.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
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Check
Engine Light...............................................3-44
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-96
Child Restraints
Built-In Child Restraint..................................1-68
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-49
Infants and Young Children...........................1-46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-53
Older Children.............................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................1-61
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-64
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-52
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-121
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-24
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-95
Child Restraint Pad......................................5-92
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-94
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-91
Finish Care.................................................5-94
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-92
Interior.......................................................5-90
Leather......................................................5-92
Tires..........................................................5-96
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-96
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-93Cleaning (cont.)
Weatherstrips..............................................5-93
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.......5-95
Climate Control System...................................3-24
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-32
Dual..........................................................3-27
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-30
Rear..........................................................3-30
Clock
............................................................3-85
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-89
Compass.......................................................3-56
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-27
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-4
Convenience Center........................................2-62
Convenience Net............................................2-61
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-43
Heater, Engine............................................2-34
Cooling System..............................................5-26
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Cruise Control Light........................................3-48
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-56
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-9
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 7-5
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-5
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-6
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Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-44
Coolant......................................................5-22
Coolant Heater............................................2-34
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-43
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-14
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-41
Oil .............................................................5-13
Oil Life System...........................................5-16
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-25
Overheating................................................5-24
Running While Parked..................................2-42
Starting......................................................2-32
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-16
Exit Lighting...................................................3-19
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-42
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finish Damage...............................................5-96
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-121
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-72
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-73
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-86
Fluid.............................................................5-20
Power Steering...........................................5-31
Windshield Washer......................................5-32
Folding Tray...................................................2-59
Front Console Storage Area.............................2-59
Front Reading Lamps......................................3-19
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime
Running Lamps...........................................5-44
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
E85 (85% Ethanol)........................................ 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-49
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-49
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-100
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-100
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-102
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-99
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G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-43
Fuel..........................................................3-49
Speedometer..............................................3-36
Tachometer.................................................3-36
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-51
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-56
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-6
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-6
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................5-41
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-99
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-42
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp
System...................................................3-16
Exterior Lamps............................................3-14
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-42
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps................5-42Headlamps (cont.)
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-15
Wiper Activated...........................................3-15
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps...................5-42
Heated Seats................................................... 1-3
Heater...................................................3-24, 3-27
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-48
High-Speed Operation, Tires.............................5-56
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-15
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-16
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-28
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Ignition Positions.............................................2-31
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-46
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-54
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-17
Cluster.......................................................3-35
Interior Lamps
Control.......................................................3-17
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