2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER remove seats

Head Restraints
Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint
is at the same height as the top of the occupant’s
head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury
in a crash.
The height of the head restraints can be adjusted on
the rst and second row seats. Pull the head restraint
up or push it down to adjust it.
The head restraints on the third row seat cannot be
adjusted.
Rear Seats
Rear Seat Operation
The rear seats in your vehicle have levers and straps
used to adjust, remove, and reinstall the seats. By using
the levers and straps in the correct order, you can
easily remove the seats from the vehicle. If your vehicle
has second row captain chairs with airbags, the seats
cannot be removed.
When reinstalling the seats, make sure the seats are in
the proper positions.
If your vehicle has a second row center console, it can
be removed. SeeSecond Row Center Console on
page 2-59. Do not put a seat in the center position
because the safety belt cannot be worn properly in this
position. SeeSafety Belts: They Are for Everyone
on page 1-23.
Bucket Seats
Your vehicle may have bucket seats in the second row.
These seats can be adjusted several different ways.
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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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5. To release the front seat hooks from the oor pins,
squeeze the angled bar, located beneath the seat
toward the straight crossbar.
6. Remove the seat by rocking it slightly forward, then
toward the rear of the vehicle while pulling it out.
This should be done in one motion.
Reinstalling the Bucket Seats
{CAUTION:
A safety belt that is improperly routed, not
properly attached, or twisted will not provide
the protection needed in a crash. The person
wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
After installing the seat, always check to be
sure that the safety belts are properly routed
and attached, and are not twisted.
Do not install the seat facing the rear of the vehicle,
as it will not lock into place. If more storage room
is needed behind the seat, slide the seat forward.
Make sure the seat is in the full rear position before
beginning this procedure.
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The armrests can be lowered or raised for easier
entry or exit of the vehicle. If your vehicle has
captain chairs with side impact airbags, they will
have one armrest on the inboard side.
Removing a Captain Chair
(without a Side Impact Airbag)
If your vehicle has captain chairs with side impact
airbags, the seats cannot be removed. SeeWhere Are
the Airbags? on page 1-80for more information.
To remove a captain chair, do the following:
1. Pull the nylon strap behind the seat to release the
rear hooks from the oor pins.2. The seat can then be lifted off the front oor pins
and removed from the vehicle.
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Reprogramming a Single Universal
Home Remote Button
To reprogram any of the three Universal Home Remote
buttons, repeat the programming instructions earlier
in this section, beginning with Step 2.
For help or information on the Universal Home Remote
System, call the customer assistance phone number
underCustomer Assistance Offices on page 7-5.
Storage Areas
Your vehicle’s large carrying capacity can store many
items. If the vehicle has an extended wheelbase, it can
carry even larger items. The oor pins that are used
to attach the seats, can be used to secure larger loads.
Glove Box
To open, lift the handle up. Use the key to lock and
unlock.
Cupholder(s)
There are cupholders located below the center
instrument panel switchbank. The cupholders have a
rubber liner that can be removed, so that larger cups can
t into the cupholders. You can also remove the liner
to clean it.
To use the cupholders, pull the tray out. Push the tray
back when not in use.
Your vehicle may be equipped with cupholders in the
second row.
Overhead Console (Without Rail)
If your vehicle has an overhead console without the rail
system, it has two reading lights, a courtesy light,
and a switchbank. SeeOverhead Console Switchbank
on page 3-21for more information.
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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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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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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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