2009 CHEVROLET UPLANDER Owners Manual

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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Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-38
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-38
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-41
Security Light...............................................3-41
Cruise Control Light......................................3-42
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-42
Fuel Gage...................................................3-42
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-43
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-43
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-44
DIC Compass (Uplevel Only)..........................3-49
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-51
DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only).......3-68Audio System(s).............................................3-76
Setting the Clock..........................................3-77
Radio(s) (MP3).............................................3-77
Using an MP3..............................................3-89
XM Radio Messages.....................................3-92
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System...........3-93
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-108
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-110
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-111
Radio Reception.........................................3-112
Fixed Mast Antenna....................................3-113
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-113
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-113
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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✍NOTES
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Instrument Panel Overview
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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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Hazard Warning Flashers
|(Hazard Warning Flasher):Press this button
located on the instrument panel, to make the front and
rear turn signal lamps ash on and off. This warns
others that you are having trouble.
Press
|again to turn the ashers off.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel lets the steering wheel position be adjusted.
The adjustment lever is located on the left side of the
steering column.
Pull the lever to move the steering wheel up or down.
Release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Do not adjust the tilt lever while driving.
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
G:Turn and Lane-Change Signals
53: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
N:Windshield Wipers
L:Windshield Washer
Z:Rear Window Wiper
=:Rear Window Washer
Flash-to-Pass Feature.
Information for these features is on the pages following.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
An arrowGon the instrument panel cluster will ash
in the direction of the turn or lane change.
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ash
to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane
change is completed.
The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is
released.
If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrow
ashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may
be burned out.
Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out,
check the fuse. SeeBulb Replacement on page 5-41
andFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-98.
For vehicles with the trailer towing option with added
wiring for the trailer lamps, the signal indicator ashes at
a normal rate even if a turn signal bulb is burned out.
Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly
to make sure they are working.
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Turn Signal On Chime
If either turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 mile
(1.2 km), a chime sounds to let the driver know to turn it
off. If the signal needs to be left on for more than 3/4 mile
(1.2 km), turn the signal off and then turn it back on.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
The headlamps must be on for this feature to work.
Push the turn signal lever away from you to turn the high
beams on.
This instrument panel cluster light
3comes on while
the high beam headlamps are on.
Pull the lever towards you to return to low beams.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature is used to signal the vehicle ahead that you
want to pass. When the headlamps are off, pull the
lever toward you to momentarily turn on the high beams.
Release the lever, to turn the high beams off.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper/washer switch is on the
multifunction lever located on the left side of the
steering column.
Turn the band with
Non it to control the wipers.
8(Mist):Turn to mist, for a single wiping cycle and
then release. The wipers stop after one wipe. Hold
longer for additional wipes.
9(Off):Move the band to this position to turn the
wipers off.
N(Delay):Turn the band to choose the delay time
between wipes. Turn towards the top or bottom of
the lever, for a shorter or longer delay.
6(Low Speed):Use for steady wiping at low
speed.
1(High Speed):Use for steady wiping at high
speed.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they are frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become
worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
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