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If you have a traction system, it will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. But you can turn the traction system off if you ever need to. You should turn the traction system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-29. Even if your vehicle has a traction system, you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions. Under certain conditions, you may want to turn the traction system off, such as when driving through deep snow and loose gravel, to help maintain vehicle motion at lower speeds. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8 and StabiliTrak® System on page 4-9. If you do not have a traction system, accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves your vehicle's stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have ABS, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-6. • Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. • Watch for slippery spots. The road might be ﬁne until you hit a spot that is covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun cannot reach, such as around clumps of trees, behind buildings, or under bridges. Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear. If you see a patch of ice ahead of you, brake before you are on it. Try not to brake while you are actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: • Turn on your hazard ﬂashers. • Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you have been stopped by the snow. 4-27

Section	Page
2006 Chevrolet Uplander BOOK TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Six-Way Power Seats	9
Heated Seats	9
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	12
Rear Seats	12
Rear Seat Operation	12
Bucket Seats	13
Captain Chairs	20
Third Row Seat	24
Safety Belts	27
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	27
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	31
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	32
Driver Position	32
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment	39
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	40
Right Front Passenger Position	40
Rear Seat Passengers	40
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	43
Safety Belt Pretensioners	45
Safety Belt Extender	45
Child Restraints	46
Older Children	46
Infants and Young Children	49
Child Restraint Systems	52
Where to Put the Restraint	56
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	58
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	64
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	66
Built-In Child Restraint	70
Airbag System	80
Where Are the Airbags?	82
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	85
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	86
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	86
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	87
Passenger Sensing System	88
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 System	100
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	101
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	121
Power Rear Quarter Windows	122
Sun Visors	122
Theft-Deterrent Systems	122
Content Theft-Deterrent	123
PASS-Key® III	124
PASS-Key® III Operation	125
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	126
New Vehicle Break-In	126
Ignition Positions	127
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	127
Starting the Engine	128
Engine Coolant Heater	129
Automatic Transaxle Operation	130
Parking Brake	133
Shifting Into Park (P)	134
Shifting Out of Park (P)	135
Parking Over Things That Burn	135
Engine Exhaust	136
Running the Engine While Parked	136
Mirrors	137
Outside Power Mirrors	137
Outside Convex Mirror	138
Outside Heated Mirrors	138
OnStar® System	138
Universal Home Remote System	140
Universal Home Remote System Operation	141
Storage Areas	144
Glove Box	144
Cupholder(s)	144
Overhead Console (With Rail)	145
Overhead Console (Without Rail)	146
Floor Console Storage Area	146
Folding Tray	146
Second Row Center Console	147
Luggage Carrier	148
Convenience Net (With Rear Convenience Center)	148
Convenience Net (Without Rear Convenience Center)	149
Convenience Center	149
Instrument Panel	151
Instrument Panel Overview	154
Hazard Warning Flashers	156
Other Warning Devices	156
Horn	156
Tilt Wheel	156
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	157
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	158
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	158
Flash-to-Pass	159
Windshield Wipers	159
Windshield Washer	159
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	160
Cruise Control	160
Exterior Lamps	164
Wiper Activated Headlamps	165
Headlamps on Reminder	165
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System	165
Instrument Panel Brightness	166
Interior Lamps Control	167
Dome Lamp	167
Entry Lighting	167
Delayed Lighting	168
Exit Lighting	168
Front Reading Lamps	168
Rear Reading Lamps	169
Cargo Lamp	169
Battery Run-Down Protection	169
Overhead Console Switchbank	170
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	170
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	172
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current	173
Cigarette Lighter	174
Climate Controls	174
Climate Control System	174
Outlet Adjustment	177
Rear Climate Control System	177
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	179
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	181
Instrument Panel Cluster	182
Speedometer and Odometer	183
Trip Odometer	183
Tachometer	183
Safety Belt Reminder Light	183
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light	184
Airbag Readiness Light	184
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	185
Charging System Light	188
Brake System Warning Light	188
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	189
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	190
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	190
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	191
Oil Pressure Light	194
Security Light	195
Cruise Control Light	195
Highbeam On Light	195
Fuel Gage	195
Low Fuel Warning Light	196
Driver Information Center (DIC)	196
DIC Operation and Displays	197
DIC Warnings and Messages	203
DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only)	219
Audio System(s)	227
Setting the Time	228
Radio with CD	229
Rear Seat Entertainment System	248
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	261
Theft-Deterrent Feature	263
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	264
Radio Reception	265
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	265
Care of the CD and DVD Player	266
Fixed Mast Antenna	266
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	266
Chime Level Adjustment	266
Driving Your Vehicle	267
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	268
Defensive Driving	268
Drunken Driving	269
Control of a Vehicle	271
Braking	271
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	272
Braking in Emergencies	274
Traction Control System (TCS)	274
StabiliTrak® System	275
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	277
Steering	277
Off-Road Recovery	280
Passing	280
Loss of Control	281
Driving at Night	283
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	284
City Driving	286
Freeway Driving	287
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	288
Highway Hypnosis	289
Hill and Mountain Roads	290
Winter Driving	291
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	295
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	296
Loading Your Vehicle	296
Towing	301
Towing Your Vehicle	301
Recreational Vehicle Towing	301
Level Control	303
Towing a Trailer	303
Service and Appearance Care	313
Service	315
Accessories and Modifications	315
California Proposition 65 Warning	315
Doing Your Own Service Work	316
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	317
Fuel	317
Gasoline Octane	317
Gasoline Specifications	317
California Fuel	318
Additives	318
Fuels in Foreign Countries	319
Filling the Tank	320
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	322
Checking Things Under the Hood	322
Hood Release	323
Engine Compartment Overview	324
Engine Oil	327
Engine Oil Life System	330
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	332
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	333
Engine Coolant	335
Radiator Pressure Cap	338
Engine Overheating	338
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	339
Cooling System	340
Power Steering Fluid	346
Windshield Washer Fluid	346
Brakes	347
Battery	350
Jump Starting	350
All-Wheel Drive	355
Bulb Replacement	357
Halogen Bulbs	357
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps	357
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	359
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	359
Replacement Bulbs	360
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	361
Tires	362
Tire Sidewall Labeling	363
Tire Terminology and Definitions	365
Inflation - Tire Pressure	368
Tire Inspection and Rotation	369
When It Is Time for New Tires	370
Buying New Tires	371
Different Size Tires and Wheels	372
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	373
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	374
Wheel Replacement	374
Tire Chains	376
Accessory Inflator	376
If a Tire Goes Flat	378
Changing a Flat Tire	378
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	380
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	383
Secondary Latch System	389
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	391
Compact Spare Tire	395
Appearance Care	396
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	396
Fabric/Carpet	397
Leather	398
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	398
Child Restraint Pad	398
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness	399
Weatherstrips	399
Washing Your Vehicle	399
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	399
Finish Care	400
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades	400
Aluminum Wheels	401
Tires	401
Sheet Metal Damage	402
Finish Damage	402
Underbody Maintenance	402
Chemical Paint Spotting	402
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	403
Vehicle Identification	404
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	404
Service Parts Identification Label	404
Electrical System	405
Add-On Electrical Equipment	405
Headlamp Wiring	405
Windshield Wiper Fuses	405
Power Windows and Other Power Options	405
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	406
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	406
Underhood Fuse Block	408
Capacities and Specifications	411
Maintenance Schedule	413
Maintenance Schedule	414
Introduction	414
Maintenance Requirements	414
Your Vehicle and the Environment	414
Using the Maintenance Schedule	415
Scheduled Maintenance	416
Additional Required Services	418
Maintenance Footnotes	419
Owner Checks and Services	420
At Each Fuel Fill	420
At Least Once a Month	421
At Least Once a Year	421
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	424
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	426
Maintenance Record	427
Customer Assistance and Information	429
Customer Assistance and Information	430
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	430
Online Owner Center	432
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	432
Customer Assistance Offices	432
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	434
Roadside Assistance Program	434
Courtesy Transportation	436
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	438
Collision Damage Repair	439
Reporting Safety Defects	442
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	442
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	442
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	443
Service Publications Ordering Information	443

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If you have a traction system, it will improve your ability

to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. But

you can turn the traction system off if you ever need to.

You should turn the traction system off if your vehicle

ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See

If Your

Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on

page 4-29

. Even if your vehicle has a traction system,

you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to the

road conditions. Under certain conditions, you may

want to turn the traction system off, such as when

driving through deep snow and loose gravel, to help

maintain vehicle motion at lower speeds. See

Traction

Control System (TCS) on page 4-8

and

StabiliTrak

System on page 4-9

If you do not have a traction system, accelerate gently.

Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate

too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface

under the tires even more.

Your Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves

your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop

on a slippery road. Even though you have ABS,

you will want to begin stopping sooner than you

would on dry pavement.

See

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-6

•

Allow greater following distance on any slippery road.

•

Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until

you hit a spot that is covered with ice. On an

otherwise clear road, ice patches may appear in

shaded areas where the sun cannot reach, such as

around clumps of trees, behind buildings, or under

bridges. Sometimes the surface of a curve or an

overpass may remain icy when the surrounding

roads are clear. If you see a patch of ice ahead of

you, brake before you are on it. Try not to brake while

you are actually on the ice, and avoid sudden

steering maneuvers.

If You Are Caught in a Blizzard

If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a

serious situation. You should probably stay with

your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near

help and you can hike through the snow. Here are

some things to do to summon help and keep yourself

and your passengers safe:

•

Turn on your hazard flashers.

•

Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that

you have been stopped by the snow.

4-27