2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER fold seats

Fold and Tumble Feature
{CAUTION:
Using the third row seating position while the
second row is folded, or folded and tumbled,
could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash.
Be sure to return the seat to the passenger
seating position. Push and pull on the seat to
make sure it is locked into place.
The second row bucket seats can be folded and
tumbled forward. Use this feature for exiting and
entering third row seats, if the vehicle has them.
1. Make sure the adjustable head restraints are in
the fully lowered position.
Notice:Folding a rear seat with the safety belts
still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the
safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts
and return them to their normal stowed position
before folding a rear seat.2. Fold the seatback at
on the seat.
You can do this by either pulling on the nylon strap,
located on the rear right hand side of the seat, or
by lifting the recline lever, located on the front right
hand side of the seatback.
3. Slide the seat all the way back in this position.
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To recline the seatback, do the following:
1. Pull the nylon strap or lift the recline lever.
2. Press back on the seatback until it is in the
desired position
3. Let go of the strap or lever.
Removing the Bucket Seats
To remove the bucket seats, do the following:
1. Make sure the head restraint is in the fully
lowered position.
Notice:Folding a rear seat with the safety belts
still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the
safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts
and return them to their normal stowed position
before folding a rear seat.
2. Fold the seatback at on the seat, by either pulling
on the nylon strap, located on the rear right hand
side of the seat, or by lifting the recline lever,
located on the front right hand side of the seatback.
3. Lift either one of the adjuster levers and slide the
seat to the most rearward position. See “Adjusting
the Bucket Seats Forward and Rearward” earlier
in this section.4. Release the rear set of hooks from the oor pins by
pulling the nylon strap, located at the base of the
seat. Use the strap to guide the seat forward.
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To reinstall the bucket seats, do the following:
1. With the seat folded, squeeze the angled bar
beneath the seat toward the straight crossbar,
while placing the front hooks of the seat into
the front two oor pins.
2. Make sure the seat is
angled so that the
front seat hooks
clear the oor pins.
If the front hooks
are not attached
correctly, the seat’s
rear hooks will
not attach to the
rear set of oor pins.
If the front hooks are not attaching correctly,
check that the seat is in the full rear position.3. Firmly push the rear seat hooks into the rear oor
pins by pushing down the rear of the seat.
{CAUTION:
A seat that is not locked into place properly
can move around in a collision or sudden stop.
People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure
to lock the seat into place properly when
installing it.
4. Check that the seat is locked by trying to raise
the seat.
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Floor Console Storage Area
Your vehicle may have a storage compartment located
on the front console below the front cupholders. Pull
up and then forward on the handle to open the storage
compartment.
Folding Tray
Your vehicle may be
equipped with folding
convenience trays located
between seats. To use
each tray lift up on
the handle located on its
front end, while pulling
up on the tray to lock it into
place. There are four
cupholders on each tray.
Second Row Center Console
If your vehicle has the second row center console, use
the following procedure to remove or install the
console.
Removing the Center Console
1. Locate the attachment lever in an opening on the
rear of the console
2. Pull the attachment lever upward to release the
attachment hook.
3. Lift the console up to remove it from the vehicle.
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Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the
GAWR for either the front or rear axle.
{CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR),
or either the maximum front or rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do,
parts on your vehicle can break, and it
can change the way your vehicle handles.
These could cause you to lose control
and crash. Also, overloading can shorten
the life of your vehicle.
Notice:Overloading your vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not overload your vehicle.
If you put things inside your vehicle — like
suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else, they
will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have
to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they
will keep going.
{CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can
strike and injure people in a sudden stop
or turn, or in a crash.
Put things in the cargo area of your
vehicle. Try to spread the weight
evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like
suitcases, inside the vehicle so that
some of them are above the tops of
the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured child
restraint in your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Do not leave a seat folded down
unless you need to.
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Maintenance Footnotes
#Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, and the
underbody contact points and linkage.
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers,
parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts,
signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect power
steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they
are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace with genuine parts as
needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure
test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning
the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser
is recommended at least once a year.
(d)Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or
contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper blades,
if contaminated. Replace wiper blades that are wornor damaged. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 5-47 and Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper
Blades on page 5-95 for more information.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety
belt assemblies are working properly. If your vehicle
has a built-in child restraint, make sure the harness
straps, latch plates, buckle, clip, child head restraint, and
anchorages are working properly. Look for any other
loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you
see anything that might keep a safety belt system from
doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or
frayed safety belts replaced. Also see Checking the
Restraint Systems on page 1-91.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch
assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor
and release pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding
seats, liftgate hinges, fuel door hinge, power sliding
door cable, and sliding door track(s). More frequent
lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive
environment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal
better, and not stick or squeak.
(g)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect
the filter at each engine oil change.
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