2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER service

Press and release the RPT button until REPEAT OFF
displays, to turn off repeated play.
4(Information):Press to display the artist name and
album contained in the ID3 tag.
XM Radio Messages
XL (Explicit Language Channels):These channels,
or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request,
by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating:The encryption code in the receiver is
being updated, and no action is required. This process
should take no longer than 30 seconds.
No Signal:The system is functioning correctly, but
the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM™
signal. When you move into an open area, the signal
should return.
Loading XM:The audio system is acquiring and
processing audio and text data. No action is needed.
This message should disappear shortly.
CH Off Air:This channel is not currently in service.
Tune to another channel.CH Unavail:This previously assigned channel is no
longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station
was one of the presets, choose another station for
that preset button.
No Info:No artist, song title, category, or text
information is available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
Not Found:There are no channels available for the
selected category. The system is working properly.
XM Locked:The XM™ receiver in the vehicle
may have previously been in another vehicle.
For security purposes, XM™ receivers cannot be
swapped between vehicles. If this message is received
after having your vehicle serviced, check with your
dealer/retailer.
Radio ID:If tuned to channel 0, this message will
alternate with the XM™ Radio eight digit radio ID label.
This label is needed to activate the service.
Unknown:If this message is received when tuned to
channel 0, there may be a receiver fault. Consult
with your dealer/retailer.
Chk XMRcvr:If this message does not clear within a
short period of time, your receiver may have a fault.
Consult with your dealer/retailer.
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DVD Player Buttons
c/Y(Stop/Eject):Press and release this button
to stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding.
Press this button twice to eject a disc. If the player is
already stopped, then only press this button once.
DVD AUX (Disc Auxiliary):Press this button to switch
the system between the DVD player and an auxiliary
device.
r/j(Play/Pause):Press this button to start play
of a disc. Press this button while a disc is playing
to pause it. Press it again to continue play of a disc.
43(Wired Headphone Volume):Press this button
to select the correct headphone. Then press the left
or right directional arrows to increase or decrease the
headphone volume.
When a DVD is playing in the DVD player and the RSA
system is on, the
c/Yandr/jbuttons are
the only buttons that will work.
RSA SRC (Rear Seat Audio Source):Press this
button to switch between playing the AM, FM1, FM2,
XM1™ or XM2™ Satellite Radio Service (if equipped),
or the front CD player. If one of the sources are not
loaded, the system will skip over the source when this
button is pressed.
q,Q,r,R(Directional Arrows):Press these
buttons to move through DVD menus.
The up and down arrows move through MP3 folders.
g(Fast Reverse):Press this button to fast reverse
the DVD and CD. To stop reversing, press the play/pause
or stop/eject button. This button might not work while the
DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews.
l(Fast Forward):Press this button to fast forward
the DVD and CD. To stop forwarding, press the play/
pause or stop/eject button. This button might not work
while the DVD is playing the copyright information or the
previews. RSE Faceplate with Rear Seat Climate Controls
shown, RSE Faceplate without Rear Seat Climate
Controls similar
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Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
Vehicles with a rear seat audio (RSA) system allows
rear seat passengers to listen to and control any of
the following audio sources: AM/FM tuner, front
CD player, and XM™ Satellite Radio Service
(if equipped). However, the rear seat passengers can
only control the sources that the front seat passengers
are not listening to. For example, rear seat passengers
can listen to a CD in the front radio and control it
while the driver listens to the radio through the front
speakers. The rear seat passengers have control of
the volume for each set of headphones.
The front seat audio controls always have priority over
the RSA controls. If the front seat passengers switch
the source for the main radio to a remote source,
the RSA is not able to control the remote source.
You can operate the RSA when the main radio is off.
The DVD or auxiliary device are always be available on
channel (CHA or CH1) of the wireless headphones. All
other RSA sources are available on channel (CHB or
CH2) of the wireless headphones, as well as the wired
headphones. If the RSA is off, the wired headphones
provide DVD or auxiliary device audio. The rear seat
passengers are not able to listen to XM™, on channel
(CHB or CH2), if the front passenger is listening to a
DVD or auxiliary device.
The remote control does not operate any of the RSA
features.RSA SRC (Rear Seat Audio Source):Press this
button to turn on the RSA system. Press this button
to switch between playing the AM, FM1, FM2, XM1™
or XM2™ Satellite Radio Service (if equipped), or
the front CD player. If one of the sources is not loaded,
the system skips over the source when this button is
pressed. Hold this button down to turn off RSA.
Q,R,q,r, (Directional Arrows):
Up Arrow– Press the up arrow while in AM/FM tuner,
or XM™ Satellite Radio Service to switch between the
station presets. Press the up arrow while sourcing the
single CD player to go to the next track. Press the up
arrow while sourcing the six-disc CD player to go to the
next disc.
Down Arrow– Press the down arrow while in AM/FM
tuner to change the BAND from AM/FM tuner to the front
CD player or to the XM™ Satellite Radio Service.
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Left Arrow– Press the left arrow while in AM/FM tuner,
or XM™ Satellite Radio Service to seek down. Press the
left arrow while sourcing the single CD player, or the
six-disc CD player to go to the previous track.
Right Arrow– Press the right arrow while in AM/FM
tuner, or XM™ Satellite Radio Service to seek up. Press
the right arrow while sourcing the single CD player, or the
six-disc CD player to go to the next track.
43(Wired Headphone Volume):Press this button
to select the correct headphone. Then press the left
or right navigation arrows to increase or decrease the
headphone volume.
rj(Parental Control):This button is located behind
the video screen next to the auxiliary and headphone
jacks. Press this button while using RSA, or when a DVD
or CD is playing to blank the video screen and to mute
the audio. The power indicator lights on the DVD player
ashes. Turning on the parental control also disables all
other button operations from the remote control and the
DVD player, except for the eject button. Press this button
again to restore operation of the RSA, DVD player, and
remote control.This button can also be used to turn the DVD player
power on and automatically resume play if the vehicle is
on and a disc is in the player. If no disc is in the player
then the system powers up in auxiliary mode.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of your
vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically by
learning a portion of the Vehicle Identication Number
(VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it does
not operate and LOC, LOCK, or LOCKED could display.
With THEFTLOCK
®activated, the radio does not
operate if stolen.
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Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static during normal radio
reception can occur if items such as cellphone chargers,
vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic
devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet.
If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the
accessory power outlet.
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range can cause station
frequencies to interfere with each other. For better radio
reception, most AM radio stations boost the power levels
during the day, and then reduce these levels during the
night. Static can also occur when things like storms and
power lines interfere with radio reception. When this
happens, try reducing the treble on your radio.
FM Stereo
FM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signals reach
only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or
hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound
to fade in and out.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio
reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous
United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM,
tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio
signals, causing the sound to fade in and out.
In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage,
bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause loss of the
XM™ signal for a period of time. The radio may display
NO SIGNAL to indicate interference.
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Braking in Emergencies
With ABS, you can steer and brake at the same time. In
many emergencies, steering can help you more than
even the very best braking.
Traction Control System (TCS)
Your vehicle may have a traction control system that
limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery
road conditions. The system operates if it senses that
one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning
to lose traction. When this happens, the system
brakes the spinning wheel(s) and/or reduces engine
power to limit wheel spin.
The TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVE message will come
on in the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the
traction control system is limiting wheel spin. You may
feel or hear the system working, but this is normal.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. When road
conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may
re-engage the cruise control.This warning light will
come on to let you know if
there is a problem with
your traction control
system.
When this warning light is on, the system will not limit
wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
If the SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM message in the
DIC comes on and stays on or comes on while you are
driving, there’s a problem with your traction control
system. Have the traction control system serviced by your
dealer/retailer as soon as possible.
When this warning message is on, the TRACTION
CONTROL OFF message in the DIC will come on to
remind you that the system will not limit wheel spin.
Adjust your driving accordingly.
The traction control system automatically comes on
whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin,
especially in slippery road conditions, you should always
leave the system on. But you can turn the traction control
system off if you ever need to. You should turn the
system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud or
snow and rocking the vehicle is required. SeeRocking
Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4-21andIf Your
Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on
page 4-20.
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To turn the system off,
press the traction control
button located on the
center of the instrument
panel.
If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the
button, the TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVE message will
go off, but the system will not turn off until there is no
longer a current need to limit wheel spin. The TRACTION
CONTROL OFF message will come on to remind you the
system is off. You can turn the system back on at any
time by pressing the button again. The traction control
system warning message should go off.
Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect
your vehicle’s performance. SeeAccessories and
Modifications on page 5-3for more information.StabiliTrak®System
Your vehicle may be equipped with StabiliTrak®which
combines anti-lock brake, traction and stability control
systems and helps the driver maintain directional control
of the vehicle in most driving conditions.
When you rst start your vehicle and begin to drive
away, the system performs several diagnostic checks to
insure there are no problems. You may hear or feel
the system working. This is normal and does not mean
there is a problem with your vehicle.
If the system fails to turn on or activate, the SERVICE
STABILITY SYSTEM message will be displayed on
the Driver Information Center (DIC). If the vehicle has
gone through heavy acceleration or braking or multiple
turns during the rst two miles of driving after starting
your vehicle, the STABILITY CONTROL OFF message
may appear on the DIC. If this is the case, your
vehicle does not need servicing. You will need to turn
the vehicle off and then restart it to initialize StabiliTrak
®.
If either message appears on the DIC, and your
vehicle has not gone through hard acceleration, braking
or multiple turns in the rst two miles of driving, your
vehicle should be taken in for service.
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The traction control system may activate on dry or
rough roads or under conditions such as heavy
acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts
of the transaxle. When this happens you may notice
a reduction in acceleration, or may hear a noise
or vibration. This is normal.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the system
activates, the STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE message
will appear on the DIC and the cruise control will
automatically disengage. When road conditions allow
you to use cruise again, you may re-engage the cruise
control. SeeCruise Control on page 3-10.
StabiliTrak
®may also turn off automatically if it
determines that a problem exists with the system. If the
problem does not clear itself after restarting the
vehicle, you should see your dealer/retailer for service.
Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but
it will take much more effort.
Steering Tips
It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on
the news happen on curves. Here is why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to
the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The
traction of the tires against the road surface makes it
possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn
the front wheels. If there is no traction, inertia will keep
the vehicle going in the same direction. If you have
ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you will
understand this.
The traction you can get in a curve depends on the
condition of the tires and the road surface, the angle at
which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you are
in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control.
Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve.
Then you suddenly apply the brakes. Both control
systems — steering and braking — have to do their work
where the tires meet the road. Unless you have antilock
brakes, adding the hard braking can demand too much of
those places. You can lose control.
The same thing can happen if you are steering through a
sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate. Those two
control systems — steering and acceleration — can
overwhelm those places where the tires meet the road
and make you lose control. SeeTraction Control System
(TCS) on page 4-6andStabiliTrak
®System on page 4-7.
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