2009 CHEVROLET UPLANDER brake

Running the Vehicle While Parked
It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you
ever have to, here are some things to know.
{CAUTION:
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor
ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may
enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has
no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see
Engine ExhaustEngine Exhaust on page 2-41.
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the
automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in
P (Park) with the parking brake rmly set. The
vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running unless you have to. If you have
left the engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be
sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are
on fairly level ground, always set the parking
brake and move the shift lever to P (Park).
Follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not
move. SeeShifting Into Park on page 2-38.
If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, seeTowing a
Trailer on page 4-26.
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URPA can be turned off by
pressing the rear park aid
disable switch located
in the overhead console
switchbank.
While the system is disabled, an indicator light will be lit
on the switch. You will not see any lights on the rear
display if the switch is in the off position.When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
The driver disabled the system.
The ultrasonic sensors are not clean, a red URPA
display light may illuminate when the vehicle is in
R (Reverse). Keep the rear bumper free of
mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush. For cleaning
instructions, seeWashing Your Vehicle on
page 5-93.
A trailer was attached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or
an object was hanging out of the liftgate during the
last drive cycle, the red light may illuminate.
Once the attached object is removed, URPA will
return to normal operation.
A tow bar is attached to the vehicle.
The vehicle’s bumper is damaged. Take the vehicle
to your dealer/retailer to repair the system.
Other conditions may affect system performance,
such as vibrations from a jackhammer or the
compression of air brakes on a very large truck.
If the system is still disabled, after driving forward at
least 15 mph (25 km/h), take the vehicle to your
dealer/retailer.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn .............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-8
Windshield Washer.........................................3-9
Rear Window Wiper/Washer.............................3-9
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-13
Wiper Activated Headlamps............................3-14
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/
Automatic Headlamp System.......................3-14
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-15
Interior Lamps Control...................................3-15
Dome Lamp .................................................3-16
Entry Lighting...............................................3-16
Delayed Lighting...........................................3-16
Exit Lighting.................................................3-17
Front Reading Lamps....................................3-17
Rear Reading Lamps....................................3-17
Cargo Lamp.................................................3-17Electric Power Management...........................3-18
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-19
Overhead Console Switchbank.......................3-19
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-20
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current........3-21
Cigarette Lighter...........................................3-22
Climate Controls............................................3-22
Climate Control System.................................3-22
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-25
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-27
Rear Climate Control System.........................3-28
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-29
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-30
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-31
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-32
Trip Odometer..............................................3-32
Tachometer.................................................3-32
Safety Belt Reminders...................................3-32
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-33
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-34
Charging System Light..................................3-35
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-35
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light.....3-36
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light. . . .3-37
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-37
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A.Outlet Adjustment on page 3-27.
B.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
C.Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-111
(If Equipped).
D.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-31.
E.Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-43
(If Equipped).
F.Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6
(If Equipped).
G.Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
H.Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-34
andSafety Belt Reminders on page 3-32.
I.Audio System(s) on page 3-76.J.Exterior Lamps on page 3-13.
K.Interior Lamps Control on page 3-15.Instrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-15.
L.Hood Release on page 5-13.
M.Parking Brake on page 2-38.
N.Horn on page 3-6.
O.Cruise Control on page 3-10(If Equipped).
P.Climate Control System on page 3-22.Dual Climate
Control System on page 3-25.
Q.Heated Seats on page 1-3(If Equipped).
R.Glove Box on page 2-55.
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Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when you are
not using cruise, you might hit a button and go
into cruise when you do not want to. You could be
startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise
control switch off until you want to use cruise
control.
1. Push
Iat the end of the cruise control lever to
turn the cruise control on.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Push down on
RSET —and release it. This sets
the speed in cruise control.
4. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Jappears on the instrument panel cluster when the
cruise control is set. This symbol disappears when
the brakes are applied or the cruise control is cancelled.
It will reappear when the set cruise speed is resumed.
Resuming a Set Speed
If the brakes are applied after the cruise control is set,
the cruise control is disengaged. But the cruise control
does not need to be reset.
Once the vehicle is speed is 25 mph (40 km/h) or
greater, push the lever up toward the
QRES +position
to return to the previously set speed.
Do not continue to hold the lever in the
QRES +
position, unless a faster speed is desired.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher
speed. Push the lever up toward
QRES +,
then release the lever and the accelerator pedal.
Push the lever up toQRES +. Hold it there until
the vehicle reaches the desired speed, and then
release the lever. To increase the vehicle speed in
very small amounts, push up briey on the lever
and release it. Each time this is done, the vehicle
goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
The acceleration feature only works after the cruise
control speed has been set by pushing the cruise control
lever to the
RSET —position.
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to reduce the vehicle’s speed while
using cruise control:
Push the lever toward theRSET —until a lower
speed is reached, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, push the lever
toward
RSET —briey. Each time this is done,
the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle
slows down to the cruise control speed set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
The cruise control performance will vary depending
upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the
hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to
step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle
speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or
shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down.
This turns off the cruise control.
Ending Cruise Control
Pull the cruise control lever forward or step lightly on
the brake pedal, to disengage the cruise control. The set
speed will be retained in memory.
Push
Iat the end of the lever to turn the cruise
control system off.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed memory is erased when
the cruise control or the ignition is turned off.
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Charging System Light
This light comes on briey
when the ignition key is
turned to start, but
the engine is not running,
as a check to show it
is working.
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer.
The light should go out once the engine starts. If it stays
on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem
with the charging system. A charging system message in
the Driver Information Center (DIC) can also appear.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-51for
more information. This light could indicate that there are
problems with a generator drive belt, or that there is an
electrical problem. Have it checked right away. If the
vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on,
turn off accessories, such as the radio and air
conditioner.
Brake System Warning Light
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
will come on when you set your parking brake. The light
will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully.
If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it
means you have a brake problem.
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into
two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can
still work and stop you. For good braking, though,
you need both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake
problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.
This light should come on
briey when you turn the
ignition key to RUN.
If it does not come on then, have it xed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.
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If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the
road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is
harder to push or the pedal may go closer to the
oor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on,
have the vehicle towed for service. SeeAntilock Brake
System (ABS) Warning Light on page 3-36and
Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-24.
{CAUTION:
The brake system might not be working properly if
the brake system warning light is on. Driving with
the brake system warning light on can lead to a
crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has
been pulled off the road and carefully stopped,
have the vehicle towed for service.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light
For vehicles with the
Antilock Brake System
(ABS), this light comes on
briey when the engine is
started.
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the
indicator light then goes off.
If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light
comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely
possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine
again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on, or
comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service.
If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the
vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the
regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle
does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with
the regular brakes. SeeBrake System Warning Light on
page 3-35.
For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC),
seeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-51
for all brake related DIC messages.
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