2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER door lock

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-6
Safety Belts
.............................................1-23
Child Restraints
.......................................1-42
Airbag System
.........................................1-77
Restraint System Check
............................1-91
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
......................................2-10
Windows
.................................................2-24
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-27
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-31
Mirrors
....................................................2-43
Object Detection Systems
..........................2-44
OnStar
®System
......................................2-47
Universal Home Remote System
................2-51
Storage Areas
.........................................2-56
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-24
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-34
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-50
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-84Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-27
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................5-41
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-42
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-47
Tires
......................................................5-48
Appearance Care
.....................................5-90
Vehicle Identication
.................................5-98
Electrical System
......................................5-99
Capacities and Specications
...................5-105
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information.................... 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-14
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
...........7-16
Index................................................................ 1
2008 Chevrolet Uplander Owner ManualM

If your vehicle has seat-mounted side impact airbags
for the driver and right front passenger, they are in the
side of the seatbacks closest to the door.
If your vehicle has second row captain’s chairs, the
seat-mounted side impact airbags (if equipped) are in
the side of the seatback closest to the door.
{CAUTION:
If something is between an occupant and an
airbag, the airbag might not inate properly
or it might force the object into that person
causing severe injury or even death. The path
of an inating airbag must be kept clear.
Do not put anything between an occupant and
an airbag, and do not attach or put anything
on the steering wheel hub or on or near any
other airbag covering.
Do not use seat accessories that block the
ination path of a seat-mounted side impact
airbag.
Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar
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What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?
After the frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbags
inate, they quickly deate, so quickly that some
people may not even realize the airbags inated.
Some components of the airbag module may be hot
for several minutes. For location of the airbag modules,
seeWhat Makes an Airbag Inflate? on page 1-83.
The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you
may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may
be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the
deated airbags. Airbag ination does not prevent
the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being
able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people
from leaving the vehicle.
{CAUTION:
When an airbag inates, there may be dust
in the air. This dust could cause breathing
problems for people with a history of asthma
or other breathing trouble. To avoid this,
everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon
as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing
problems but cannot get out of the vehicle
after an airbag inates, then get fresh air by
opening a window or a door. If you experience
breathing problems following an airbag
deployment, you should seek medical
attention.
Your vehicle has a feature that may automatically
unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on, and turn
on the hazard warning ashers when the airbags inate.
You can lock the doors, turn the interior lamps off,
and turn the hazard warning ashers off by using the
controls for those features.
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Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation...................................................2-5
Remote Vehicle Start......................................2-8
Doors and Locks............................................2-10
Door Locks..................................................2-10
Power Door Locks........................................2-11
Delayed Locking...........................................2-12
Automatic Door Lock.....................................2-12
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock.............2-13
Lockout Protection........................................2-13
Dual Sliding Doors........................................2-13
Power Sliding Door (PSD)..............................2-16
Liftgate........................................................2-22
Windows........................................................2-24
Power Windows............................................2-25
Manual Rear Quarter Windows.......................2-26
Power Rear Quarter Windows........................2-26
Sun Visors...................................................2-27Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-27
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-27
PASS-Key
®III ..............................................2-29
PASS-Key®III Operation...............................2-29
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-31
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-31
Ignition Positions..........................................2-31
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-32
Starting the Engine.......................................2-32
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-34
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-35
Parking Brake..............................................2-38
Shifting Into PARK (P)...................................2-38
Shifting Out of PARK (P)...............................2-40
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-40
Engine Exhaust............................................2-41
Running the Engine While Parked...................2-42
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1

Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition
key is dangerous for many reasons, children
or others could be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate the power windows or
other controls or even make the vehicle move.
The windows will function with the keys in the
ignition and they could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle
with children.
The key can be used for the ignition and the driver’s
door lock.
Your vehicle has the PASS-Key
®III vehicle theft
system. The key has a transponder in the key head that
matches a decoder in the vehicle’s steering column.
If a replacement key or any additional key is needed,
you must purchase this key from your dealer/retailer.
The key will have PK3 stamped on it. Keep the bar code
tag that came with the original keys. Give this tag to
your dealer/retailer if you need a new key made.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
You can lock and unlock the vehicle’s doors and the
liftgate using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
The RKE transmitter shown
here is for a vehicle
equipped with the remote
vehicle start feature and
dual power sliding doors.
The RKE transmitter supplied with your vehicle will only
contain the buttons specic to your vehicle’s factory
installed remote system features.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle has this
feature, you can start the engine from outside the
vehicle. SeeRemote Vehicle Start on page 2-8for
additional information.
Q(Lock):To lock all doors and the liftgate, press the
lock button on the RKE transmitter. SeePower Door
Locks on page 2-11for more details on the power
door lock features. If your vehicle has the content
theft-deterrent system, the RKE transmitter’s lock button
may arm the system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on
page 2-27for more details.
When you use the RKE transmitter to lock your vehicle,
the turn signal lamps may ash to let you know the
command has been received. If you press the lock
button again, within ve seconds, the horn will sound
and the turn signal lamps may ash to let you know the
vehicle is already locked. See “FOB LOCK FEEDBACK”
underDIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on
page 3-76for additional information.
"(Unlock):When you press unlock on the RKE
transmitter, only the driver’s door will unlock. If you press
unlock again within ve seconds, all the doors and
the liftgate will unlock. If you would like all the doors to
unlock the rst time you press unlock, see “FOB
UNLOCK ON 1ST PRESS” underDIC Vehicle
Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-76.
If your vehicle has the content theft-deterrent system,
the unlock button on the RKE transmitter will disarm the
system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 2-27
for more details.
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When you use your RKE transmitter to unlock your
vehicle the turn signal lamps will ash to let you know
the command was received.
L(Remote Alarm):When you press the horn button
on the RKE transmitter, the turn signal lamps will
ash and the horn will sound. This will allow you to
attract attention, if needed.
Press this button again to stop the alarm from sounding.
Remote Power Sliding Door Operation
+
(Power Sliding Door):If your vehicle has
one power sliding door, the RKE transmitter will have a
button with a van symbol on it. Press and hold this
button to open or close the power sliding door.
SeePower Sliding Door (PSD) on page 2-16.
*+(Dual Power Sliding Doors):If your vehicle
has dual power sliding doors, your RKE transmitter
will have two buttons that have a van symbol on them.
The van symbol on the left is for the driver’s side
sliding door and the van symbol on the right is for the
passenger’s side sliding door. Press and hold the
passenger’s or driver’s side button, with the van symbol
on it, to open or close the selected power sliding
door. SeePower Sliding Door (PSD) on page 2-16.You can operate the power sliding door(s) with the RKE
transmitter even if the power sliding door override
switch(es), on the overhead console, are active or
inactive. SeePower Sliding Door (PSD) on page 2-16
for additional information.
If the sliding door is closed and the power sliding door
button on the transmitter is pressed and held, the
vehicle’s doors will be unlocked and then the power
sliding door will open. If the power sliding door has been
locked using the manual door lock lever, you will
need to unlock the power sliding door before it can be
opened with the RKE transmitter sliding door button.
If your vehicle’s fuel ller door is opened, the driver’s
side power sliding door will not open completely. Do not
try to force the door. Once the fuel ller door is
closed, the driver’s side sliding door can be opened
normally.
2-6

Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows you to start the engine from outside
the vehicle. It may also turn the rear window defogger
if the outside temperature is below 45°F (7°C).
Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of
remote starters. For example, some laws may require
a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view
when doing so. Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of vehicles.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):This button will be on the
RKE transmitter if you have remote start.
An increased range of operation is provided with the
RKE transmitter that has the remote vehicle start button.
If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the remote
start feature. The vehicle may run out of fuel. The
vehicle may also run out of fuel if the vehicle is running
for a long period of time when parked on an incline
facing downward with a low fuel condition.To start the engine using the remote start feature,
do the following:
1. Aim the RKE transmitter, equipped with the remote
vehicle start button, at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock button,
then immediately press and hold the remote
vehicle start button until the vehicle’s turn signal
lamps ash, or for at least two seconds, if the
vehicle’s lights are not visible. The vehicle’s doors
will be locked.
When the vehicle’s engine starts, the parking lamps
will turn on and remain on while the engine is
running.
3. If it is the rst remote start since the vehicle has been
driven, repeat these steps, while the engine is still
running, to extend the engine running time by
10 minutes. Remote start can be extended one time.
After a remote start, the engine will automatically shut
off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has
been done or the vehicle’s key is inserted into the
ignition switch and turned to ON/RUN.
The maximum number of remote starts or remote start
attempts between ignition cycles with the key is two.
If the remote start procedure is used again before
the rst 10 minute time frame has ended, the rst
10 minutes will immediately expire and the second
10 minute time frame will start.
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