2009 CHEVROLET UPLANDER coolant

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake,
set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and the transmission
in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle
is held by the parking brake only.
To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then
release the parking brake followed by the regular
brake.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number, or specication can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets
GM Standard GM6094M and
displays the American Petroleum
Institute Certied for Gasoline
Engines starburst symbol.
To determine the proper viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
Engine Oil on page 5-15.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-24.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
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Child Restraints
Built-In Child Restraint..................................1-67
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-49
Infants and Young Children...........................1-46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-53
Older Children.............................................1-43
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position...................................1-60
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-62
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-51
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-113
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-22
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-95
Child Restraint Pad......................................5-92
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-93
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-91
Finish Care.................................................5-94
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-92
Interior.......................................................5-89
Leather......................................................5-91
Tires..........................................................5-95
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-96
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-93
Weatherstrips..............................................5-92
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.......5-94Climate Control System...................................3-22
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-29
Dual ..........................................................3-25
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-27
Rear ..........................................................3-28
Clock, Setting.................................................3-77
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-88
Compass.......................................................3-49
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................
2-27
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Convenience Center........................................2-61
Convenience Net............................................2-60
Coolant
Engine.......................................................5-24
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-37
Cooling System..............................................5-23
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Cruise Control Light........................................3-42
Cupholders....................................................2-55
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation................................7-10
Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone (TTY) Users........................ 7-6
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-6
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-7
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors.....7-15
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Electrical System (cont.)
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-100
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-98
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-29
Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key
®III .............................................2-29
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-20
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-38
Coolant......................................................5-24
Coolant Heater............................................2-34
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-37
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-14
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-14
Exhaust.....................................................2-41
Oil .............................................................5-15
Oil Life System...........................................5-18
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-30
Overheating................................................5-28
Starting......................................................2-32
Entry Lighting.................................................3-16
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-17
Exit Lighting...................................................3-17
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-42
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-13
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-20
Finish Damage...............................................5-96
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-113
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-73
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-74
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-86
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-21
Power Steering...........................................5-31
Windshield Washer......................................5-32
Folding Tray...................................................2-58
Front Console Storage Area.............................2-58
Front Reading Lamps......................................3-17
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime
Running Lamps...........................................5-43
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-7
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
E85 (85% Ethanol)........................................ 5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-12
Filling the Tank...........................................5-10
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Fuel (cont.)
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-9
Gage .........................................................3-42
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-6
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Low Warning Light.......................................3-43
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-98
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-98
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-100
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-98
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-37
Fuel..........................................................3-42
Speedometer..............................................3-32
Tachometer.................................................3-32
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-50
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-6
Specications............................................... 5-6
Glove Box.....................................................2-55
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-7
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-6
Headlamp
Aiming .......................................................5-41
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-98
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-41
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic
Headlamp System....................................3-14
Exterior Lamps............................................3-13
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-41
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps................5-42
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
Wiper Activated...........................................3-14
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps...................5-42
Heated Seats................................................... 1-3
Heater...................................................3-22, 3-25
Engine Coolant...........................................2-34
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-42
High-Speed Operation, Tires.............................5-56
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-14
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-15
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-12
Release.....................................................5-13
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-28
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