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When the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not ﬂowing through your engine properly. You could be low on oil and you might have some other system problem. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 3-10 for more information. Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle's security system, see Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-27. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8 for more information. Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever you set the cruise control. 3-48

Section	Page
2008 Chevrolet Uplander BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	5
Front Seats	6
Manual Seats	6
Power Seats	7
Heated Seats	7
Reclining Seatbacks	8
Head Restraints	10
Rear Seats	10
Rear Seat Operation	10
Bucket Seats	10
Captain Chairs	18
Third Row Seat	22
Safety Belts	27
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	27
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	32
Lap-Shoulder Belt	40
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	45
Safety Belt Extender	46
Child Restraints	46
Older Children	46
Infants and Young Children	50
Child Restraint Systems	53
Where to Put the Restraint	56
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	57
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	65
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	68
Built-In Child Restraint	72
Airbag System	81
Where Are the Airbags?	84
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	86
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	87
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	87
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	88
Passenger Sensing System	89
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	94
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	94
Restraint System Check	95
Checking the Restraint Systems	95
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	96
Features and Controls	97
Keys	99
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	100
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	101
Remote Vehicle Start	104
Doors and Locks	106
Door Locks	106
Power Door Locks	107
Delayed Locking	108
Automatic Door Lock	108
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	109
Lockout Protection	109
Dual Sliding Doors	109
Power Sliding Door (PSD)	112
Liftgate	118
Windows	120
Power Windows	121
Manual Rear Quarter Windows	122
Power Rear Quarter Windows	122
Sun Visors	123
Theft-Deterrent Systems	123
Content Theft-Deterrent	123
PASS-Key® III	125
PASS-Key® III Operation	125
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	127
New Vehicle Break-In	127
Ignition Positions	127
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	128
Starting the Engine	128
Engine Coolant Heater	130
Automatic Transmission Operation	131
Parking Brake	134
Shifting Into PARK (P)	134
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	136
Parking Over Things That Burn	136
Engine Exhaust	137
Running the Engine While Parked	138
Mirrors	139
Manual Rearview Mirror	139
Outside Power Mirrors	139
Outside Convex Mirror	140
Outside Heated Mirrors	140
Object Detection Systems	140
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	140
OnStar® System	143
Universal Home Remote System	147
Universal Home Remote System	147
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED)	147
Storage Areas	152
Glove Box	152
Cupholder(s)	152
Overhead Console (Without Rail)	152
Overhead Console (With Rail)	153
Floor Console Storage Area	155
Folding Tray	155
Second Row Center Console	155
Luggage Carrier	156
Convenience Net (With Rear Convenience Center)	157
Convenience Net (Without Rear Convenience Center)	157
Convenience Center	158
Instrument Panel	161
Instrument Panel Overview	164
Hazard Warning Flashers	166
Other Warning Devices	166
Horn	166
Tilt Wheel	166
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	167
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	167
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	168
Flash-to-Pass	168
Windshield Wipers	169
Windshield Washer	169
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	170
Cruise Control	170
Exterior Lamps	174
Wiper Activated Headlamps	175
Headlamps on Reminder	175
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System	176
Instrument Panel Brightness	177
Interior Lamps Control	177
Dome Lamp	178
Entry Lighting	178
Delayed Lighting	178
Exit Lighting	179
Front Reading Lamps	179
Rear Reading Lamps	179
Cargo Lamp	179
Electric Power Management	180
Battery Run-Down Protection	181
Overhead Console Switchbank	181
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	182
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current	183
Cigarette Lighter	184
Climate Controls	184
Climate Control System	184
Dual Climate Control System	187
Outlet Adjustment	190
Rear Climate Control System	190
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	192
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	194
Instrument Panel Cluster	195
Speedometer and Odometer	196
Trip Odometer	196
Tachometer	196
Safety Belt Reminders	196
Airbag Readiness Light	197
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	198
Charging System Light	200
Brake System Warning Light	201
Antilock Brake System Warning Light	202
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	202
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	203
Tire Pressure Light	203
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	204
Oil Pressure Light	207
Security Light	208
Cruise Control Light	208
Highbeam On Light	208
Fuel Gage	209
Low Fuel Warning Light	209
Driver Information Center (DIC)	210
DIC Operation and Displays	210
DIC Compass (Uplevel Only)	216
DIC Warnings and Messages	218
DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only)	236
Audio System(s)	244
Setting the Time	245
Radio(s) (MP3)	246
Using an MP3	258
XM Radio Messages	261
Navigation/Radio System	262
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System	262
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	277
Theft-Deterrent Feature	278
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	279
Radio Reception	280
Fixed Mast Antenna	281
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	281
Chime Level Adjustment	281
Driving Your Vehicle	283
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	284
Defensive Driving	284
Drunk Driving	285
Control of a Vehicle	286
Braking	286
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	287
Braking in Emergencies	288
Traction Control System (TCS)	288
StabiliTrak® System	289
Steering	291
Off-Road Recovery	293
Passing	294
Loss of Control	294
Driving at Night	295
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	296
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	297
Highway Hypnosis	297
Hill and Mountain Roads	298
Winter Driving	299
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	302
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	303
Loading Your Vehicle	303
Towing	309
Towing Your Vehicle	309
Recreational Vehicle Towing	309
Level Control	310
Towing a Trailer	310
Service and Appearance Care	321
Service	323
Accessories and Modifications	323
California Proposition 65 Warning	323
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	324
Doing Your Own Service Work	324
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	324
Fuel	325
Gasoline Octane	325
Gasoline Specifications	325
California Fuel	325
Additives	326
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	326
Fuels in Foreign Countries	327
Filling the Tank	328
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	330
Checking Things Under the Hood	330
Hood Release	331
Engine Compartment Overview	332
Engine Oil	333
Engine Oil Life System	336
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	338
Automatic Transmission Fluid	340
Engine Coolant	342
Radiator Pressure Cap	344
Engine Overheating	344
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	345
Cooling System	346
Power Steering Fluid	351
Windshield Washer Fluid	352
Brakes	353
Battery	356
Jump Starting	357
Headlamp Aiming	361
Bulb Replacement	362
Halogen Bulbs	362
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps	362
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	364
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	364
License Plate Lamp	366
Replacement Bulbs	366
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	367
Tires	368
Tire Sidewall Labeling	369
Tire Terminology and Definitions	372
Inflation - Tire Pressure	374
High-Speed Operation	376
Tire Pressure Monitor System	377
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	378
Tire Inspection and Rotation	382
When It Is Time for New Tires	384
Buying New Tires	385
Different Size Tires and Wheels	386
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	387
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	388
Wheel Replacement	388
Tire Chains	390
Accessory Inflator	390
If a Tire Goes Flat	392
Changing a Flat Tire	393
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	394
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	396
Secondary Latch System	403
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	406
Compact Spare Tire	409
Appearance Care	410
Interior Cleaning	410
Fabric/Carpet	411
Leather	412
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	412
Child Restraint Pad	412
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness	413
Weatherstrips	413
Washing Your Vehicle	413
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	414
Finish Care	414
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades	415
Aluminum Wheels	415
Tires	416
Sheet Metal Damage	416
Finish Damage	416
Underbody Maintenance	416
Chemical Paint Spotting	416
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	417
Vehicle Identification	418
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	418
Service Parts Identification Label	418
Electrical System	419
Add-On Electrical Equipment	419
Headlamp Wiring	419
Windshield Wiper Fuses	419
Power Windows and Other Power Options	419
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	420
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	420
Underhood Fuse Block	422
Capacities and Specifications	425
Maintenance Schedule	427
Maintenance Schedule	428
Introduction	428
Maintenance Requirements	428
Your Vehicle and the Environment	428
Using the Maintenance Schedule	428
Scheduled Maintenance	430
Additional Required Services	432
Maintenance Footnotes	433
Owner Checks and Services	434
At Each Fuel Fill	434
At Least Once a Month	435
At Least Once a Year	435
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	437
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	439
Engine Drive Belt Routing	440
Maintenance Record	441
Customer Assistance Information	445
Customer Assistance and Information	446
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	446
Online Owner Center	448
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	449
Customer Assistance Offices	449
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	450
Roadside Assistance Program	450
Scheduling Service Appointments	453
Courtesy Transportation	453
Collision Damage Repair	455
Reporting Safety Defects	458
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	458
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	458
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	458
Service Publications Ordering Information	459
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	460
Event Data Recorders	460
OnStar®	461
Navigation System	461
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	461