2009 CHEVROLET UPLANDER tow

2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pulling the
shift lever toward you and moving it up as far as it
will go.
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the
engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly
if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the
parking brake rmly set. And, if you leave the
vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat
and even catch re. You or others could be
injured. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine
running.If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and the
parking brake is rmly set before you leave it. After you
move the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular
brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift
lever away from PARK (P) without rst pulling it
toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever was
not fully locked into PARK (P).
Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your
vehicle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle
may put too much force on the parking pawl in the
transmission. You may nd it difficult to pull the shift
lever out of PARK (P). This is called torque lock.
To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then
shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the
driver’s seat. To nd out how, seeShifting Into Park on
page 2-38.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) before you release the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another
vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the
pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so
you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
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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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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
Hold the mirror in the center to move it for a clearer
view behind your vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare
from the headlamps behind you. Push the tab forward
for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use.
Outside Power Mirrors
Controls for the outside
power mirrors are located
on the driver’s door.
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Move the selector switch located above the four-way
control pad to the left or right to choose either the
driver’s side or passenger side mirror.2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control
pad to move the mirror to the desired direction.
3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the
vehicle and the area behind it can be seen.
Keep the selector switch in the center position when not
adjusting either outside mirror.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage
when going through an automatic car wash. To
fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror
outward, to return to its original position.Outside Convex Mirror
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If
you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit
a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from
the driver’s seat.
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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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Convenience Center
{CAUTION:
If any removable convenience item is not secured
properly, it can move around in a collision or
sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be
injured. Be sure to secure any such item properly.
Your vehicle may have a convenience center. It provides
extra storage space for the rear of the vehicle.
To open the convenience center, pull up on the door
latch located on the front of the cover. The convenience
center cover has two automatic prop rods to hold it
up and in place.
To close the convenience center cover, you must pull
one of the prop rod linkages toward you while holding
onto the door latch and lower the convenience
center cover to close it.
Removing the Convenience Center
1. Make sure that all items are off the convenience
center and that it is empty.
2. Turn the hand knob, located at the rear of the
convenience center, counterclockwise until the
knob is loose.
3. Lift up on the hand knob, then grip and pull up on
the convenience center to remove it from the
vehicle.
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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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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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