2009 CHEVROLET UPLANDER light

Wiper Activated Headlamps
For vehicles with this feature, the headlamps and
parking lamps are automatically activated after the
windshield wipers have been in use for about 30 seconds
and when all of the following conditions are met.
The exterior lamp control is in AUTO.
The headlamps have not already been activated by
automatic lighting.
The automatic lighting feature has not been disabled
using the exterior lamp control.
SeeExterior Lamps on page 3-13for additional
information.
If the wipers are activated for over 30 seconds and the
exterior lamp control is in the parking lamps position, or
the automatic lighting feature has been disabled using
the exterior lamp control, a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED
message appears on the Driver Information Center, if
equipped.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/
Automatic Headlamp System
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. Fully functional Daytime Running Lamps are
required on all vehicles rst sold in Canada.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the
DRL work, so be sure it is not covered. The DRL
system makes the front turn signal lamps come on in
daylight when the following conditions are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamps control is off.
When the DRL are on, only the front turn signal lamps
will be on. The instrument panel will not be lit up.
The exterior lamps automatically switch from DRL to
regular headlamps depending on the darkness of
the surroundings.
If vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic
headlamp system comes on immediately. Once the
vehicle leaves the garage, it takes approximately
30 seconds for the automatic headlamp system to
change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, the
instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual.
Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in
the full bright position. SeeInstrument Panel Brightness
on page 3-15.
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To idle the vehicle with the DRL and automatic
headlamps off, toggle the exterior lamp control
to off after starting the vehicle.
The regular headlamp system should be turned on
when needed.
Instrument Panel Brightness
The instrument panel brightness knob is located in the
center of the interior lamp controls.
Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten
or dim the lights.
Interior Lamps Control
The interior lamp control is located on the instrument
panel to the left of the steering column.
Turn the outer knob to control the interior lamps.
R(Interior Lamp Override):The interior lamps
remain off while any door is open.
1(Door):Turns the interior lamps on while any door
is open and when the ignition key is removed from
the ignition.
+(Interior Lamps):Turns the interior lamps on.
The inner knob adjusts the instrument panel brightness,
described earlier in this section.
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Dome Lamp
The dome lamp is located in the headliner and has two
buttons to manually turn it on or off. The dome lamp
comes on each time a door is opened, unless the interior
lamps override feature is turned on. SeeInterior
Lamps Control on page 3-15.
Entry Lighting
The interior lights come on if the door is unlocked using
the key or remote keyless entry transmitter and the
ignition is in LOCK/OFF. The lights remain on for about
20 seconds and then goes out, except under the
following conditions:
All the doors are locked using the key.
The lock is pressed on the power door lock switch.
The lock is pressed on the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
The interior lights stay on while any door or the liftgate
is open, and go out when all doors and the liftgate
are closed. The entry lighting is cancelled when any
door is opened.The lights may stay on for up to 25 seconds after all
doors have been closed if they have not been locked.
SeeDelayed Lighting on page 3-16.
To turn the entry lighting feature off or on, seeDIC
Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-68.
Delayed Lighting
The delayed lighting feature lights the interior for
20 seconds after all doors have been closed. Delayed
lighting will not occur while the ignition is in ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY. The interior lights remain on for
about 20 seconds and then goes out, except under the
following conditions:
The ignition is turned to ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY.
All doors are locked using the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
All doors are locked using the power door lock
switch or the key.
To turn the delayed lighting feature off or on, seeDIC
Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-68.
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Exit Lighting
The interior lights come on for about 25 seconds
whenever the key is removed from the ignition. If the
ignition key is turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,
the lights fade out. The lights also fade out if the doors
are locked with the power door lock switch or the remote
keyless entry transmitter.
Exit lighting is cancelled when any door is opened.
The interior lights stay on while any door or the liftgate
is open, and go out when all doors and the liftgate
are closed.
The interior lights may stay on for up to 20 seconds
after all doors have been closed if they have not been
locked. SeeDelayed Lighting on page 3-16.
To turn the exit lighting feature off or on, seeDIC
Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-68.
Front Reading Lamps
There are two reading lamps and one courtesy lamp in
the overhead console. Press either lamp to turn each
on or off. The courtesy lamp comes on each time a door
is opened, unless the interior lamps override feature
is turned on. SeeInterior Lamps Control on page 3-15.
Rear Reading Lamps
There are two reading lamps in the third row headliner.
Press either lamp to turn each on or off.
There may also be a reading lamp in the second row,
integrated with the dome lamp. Press the button next to
the lamp lens to turn the second row reading lamp
on or off.
Cargo Lamp
The cargo lamp is located in the rear of the vehicle,
above the liftgate opening, and does not have a switch.
The cargo lamp comes on each time a door is
opened, unless the interior lamps override is turned on.
SeeInterior Lamps Control on page 3-15.
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Electric Power Management
The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM)
that estimates the battery’s temperature and state
of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best
performance and extended life of the battery.
When the battery’s state of charge is low, the voltage is
raised slightly to quickly put the charge back in. When the
state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to
prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage
or a voltage display on the Driver Information Center
(DIC), you may see the voltage move up or down. This is
normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed.
The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical
loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is
because the generator (alternator) may not be
spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power
that is needed for very high electrical loads.A high electrical load occurs when several of the
following loads are on: headlamps, high beams, fog
lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at
high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer
loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the
battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s output
and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can increase engine
idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed.
It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some
accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without
being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of
corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the
driver. If so, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message
might be displayed, such as Battery Saver Active or
Service Battery Charging System. If this message is
displayed, it is recommended that the driver reduce the
electrical loads as much as possible. SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 3-51.
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Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating
Current
The vehicle may have a power outlet that can be used
to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum
limit of 150 watts.
The power outlet is located behind the third row seats
on the passenger’s side rear quarter trim panel.
An indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in
use. The light comes on when the ignition is in ON/RUN
and equipment requiring less than 150 watts is
plugged into the outlet, and no system fault is detected.The indicator light does not come on when the
ignition is in LOCK/OFF or if no equipment is
plugged into the outlet.
If you try to connect equipment using more than
150 watts or a system fault is detected, a protection
circuit shuts off the power supply and the indicator light
turns off. To reset the circuit, unplug the item and
plug it back in or turn the Remote Accessory Power
(RAP) off and then back on. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 2-32. The power restarts
when equipment using 150 watts or less is plugged
into the outlet and a system fault is not detected.
The power outlet is not designed for the following
electrical equipment and may not work properly if these
items are plugged into the power outlet:
Equipment with high initial peak wattage such as:
compressor-driven refrigerators and electric
power tools.
Other equipment requiring an extremely stable
power supply such as: microcomputer-controlled
electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.
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Cigarette Lighter
For vehicles with a cigarette lighter, it is located on the
instrument panel below the climate controls. Push
the lighter in all the way and let go. It pops back out
when it is ready to be used.
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is
heating does not let the lighter back away from the
heating element when it is hot. Damage from
overheating can occur to the lighter or heating
element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a
cigarette lighter in while it is heating.
Notice:If papers, pins, or other ammable items
are put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other
smoking materials could ignite them and possibly
damage your vehicle. Never put ammable items in
the ashtray.
Climate Controls
Climate Control System
This system controls the heating, cooling and ventilation
for the vehicle.
A. Fan Control
B. Temperature Control
C. Air Delivery Mode
Control
D. Heated SeatsE. Air Conditioning
F. Rear Climate Control
G. Rear Window
Defogger
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#(Air Conditioning):Press to turn the air
conditioning system on or off. The fan must be on to
operate the air conditioning. An indicator light comes
on when the air conditioning is on.
A slight change in engine performance may be
noticeable when the air conditioning compressor shuts
off and turns on again. This is normal. The system
is designed to make adjustments to help with fuel
economy while still maintaining the selected
temperature.
On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air
escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time
it takes for the vehicle to cool down so the system
operates more efficiently.
The air conditioning system removes moisture from
the air, so a small amount of water might drip under
the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine.
This is normal.
Outside Air:Outside air is automatically selected in
any mode, except maximum air conditioning.Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
window defogger on or off. An indicator light comes on
when the rear window defogger is on.
The rear window defogger turns 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 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 the vehicle warranty. Do not attach a
temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything
similar to the defogger grid.
((Heated Seats):Press to turn on the heated seats.
SeeHeated Seats on page 1-3for additional information.
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