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Maintenance Footnotes # Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, and the underbody contact points and linkage. (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts, signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace with genuine GM parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year. (d) Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace wiper blades that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are working properly. If your vehicle has a built-in child restraint, make sure the harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip, child head restraint, and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also look for any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor and release pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding seats, liftgate hinges, fuel door hinge, power sliding door cable, and sliding door track(s). More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment. 543

Section	Page
2007 Chevrolet Uplander BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	9
Manual Seats	9
Power Seats	10
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	11
Head Restraints	13
Rear Seats	13
Rear Seat Operation	13
Bucket Seats	13
Captain Chairs	22
Third Row Seat	27
Safety Belts	32
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	32
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	36
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	37
Driver Position	38
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment	47
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	48
Right Front Passenger Position	48
Rear Seat Passengers	48
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	52
Safety Belt Pretensioners	55
Safety Belt Extender	55
Child Restraints	56
Older Children	56
Infants and Young Children	59
Child Restraint Systems	63
Where to Put the Restraint	68
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	70
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	77
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	80
Built-In Child Restraint	85
Airbag System	96
Where Are the Airbags?	99
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	101
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	103
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	104
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	104
Passenger Sensing System	106
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	112
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	113
Restraint System Check	114
Checking the Restraint Systems	114
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	115
Features and Controls	117
Keys	119
Remote Keyless Entry System	120
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	121
Doors and Locks	128
Door Locks	128
Power Door Locks	129
Delayed Locking	130
Automatic Door Lock	131
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	131
Lockout Protection	131
Dual Sliding Doors	131
Power Sliding Door (PSD)	134
Liftgate	141
Windows	143
Power Windows	144
Manual Rear Quarter Windows	144
Power Rear Quarter Windows	145
Sun Visors	145
Theft-Deterrent Systems	145
Content Theft-Deterrent	146
PASS-Key® III	148
PASS-Key® III Operation	148
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	150
New Vehicle Break-In	150
Ignition Positions	151
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	152
Starting the Engine	152
Engine Coolant Heater	154
Automatic Transaxle Operation	155
Parking Brake	159
Shifting Into Park (P)	160
Shifting Out of Park (P)	161
Parking Over Things That Burn	162
Engine Exhaust	163
Running the Engine While Parked	164
Mirrors	165
Manual Rearview Mirror	165
Outside Power Mirrors	165
Outside Convex Mirror	166
Outside Heated Mirrors	166
OnStar® System	167
Universal Home Remote System	169
Universal Home Remote System (With Three Round LED)	169
Universal Home Remote System (With One Triangular LED)	170
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED)	171
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED)	176
Storage Areas	180
Glove Box	180
Cupholder(s)	180
Overhead Console (Without Rail)	181
Overhead Console (With Rail)	181
Floor Console Storage Area	183
Folding Tray	183
Second Row Center Console	183
Luggage Carrier	184
Convenience Net (With Rear Convenience Center)	185
Convenience Net (Without Rear Convenience Center)	186
Convenience Center	186
Instrument Panel	189
Instrument Panel Overview	192
Hazard Warning Flashers	194
Other Warning Devices	194
Horn	194
Tilt Wheel	195
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	195
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	196
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	197
Flash-to-Pass	197
Windshield Wipers	197
Windshield Washer	198
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	199
Cruise Control	200
Exterior Lamps	204
Wiper Activated Headlamps	205
Headlamps on Reminder	205
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System	205
Instrument Panel Brightness	206
Interior Lamps Control	207
Dome Lamp	207
Entry Lighting	208
Delayed Lighting	208
Exit Lighting	209
Front Reading Lamps	209
Rear Reading Lamps	209
Cargo Lamp	210
Electric Power Management	210
Battery Run-Down Protection	211
Overhead Console Switchbank	211
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	212
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	214
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current	215
Cigarette Lighter	216
Climate Controls	217
Climate Control System	217
Dual Climate Control System	220
Outlet Adjustment	223
Rear Climate Control System (Option A, Uplevel)	224
Rear Climate Control System (Option B, Uplevel)	226
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	228
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	230
Instrument Panel Cluster	231
Speedometer and Odometer	232
Trip Odometer	232
Tachometer	232
Safety Belt Reminder Light	232
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light	233
Airbag Readiness Light	234
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	235
Charging System Light	237
Brake System Warning Light	238
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	239
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	240
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	241
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	242
Oil Pressure Light	246
Security Light	247
Cruise Control Light	247
Highbeam On Light	247
Fuel Gage	248
Low Fuel Warning Light	248
Driver Information Center (DIC)	249
DIC Operation and Displays	249
DIC Compass (Uplevel Only)	254
DIC Warnings and Messages	256
DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only)	275
Audio System(s)	284
Setting the Time	285
Radio with CD	286
Using an MP3	301
XM Radio Messages	307
Navigation/Radio System	309
Rear Seat Entertainment System (Option A, Uplevel)	309
Rear Seat Entertainment System (Option B, Uplevel)	324
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Option A, Uplevel)	340
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Option B, Uplevel)	343
Mobile Digital Media System	345
Theft-Deterrent Feature	367
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	367
Radio Reception	368
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	369
Care of the CD and DVD Player	369
Fixed Mast Antenna	370
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	370
Chime Level Adjustment	370
Driving Your Vehicle	371
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	372
Defensive Driving	372
Drunken Driving	373
Control of a Vehicle	376
Braking	376
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	377
Braking in Emergencies	379
Traction Control System (TCS)	379
StabiliTrak® System	381
Steering	383
Off-Road Recovery	385
Passing	385
Loss of Control	387
Driving at Night	388
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	390
City Driving	393
Freeway Driving	394
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	395
Highway Hypnosis	396
Hill and Mountain Roads	397
Winter Driving	399
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	403
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	404
Loading Your Vehicle	404
Towing	410
Towing Your Vehicle	410
Recreational Vehicle Towing	410
Level Control	411
Towing a Trailer	412
Service and Appearance Care	423
Service	426
Accessories and Modifications	426
California Proposition 65 Warning	427
Doing Your Own Service Work	427
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	428
Fuel	428
Gasoline Octane	429
Gasoline Specifications	429
California Fuel	429
Additives	430
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	431
Fuels in Foreign Countries	432
Filling the Tank	433
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	435
Checking Things Under the Hood	436
Hood Release	437
Engine Compartment Overview	438
Engine Oil	439
Engine Oil Life System	442
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	444
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	445
Engine Coolant	448
Radiator Pressure Cap	451
Engine Overheating	451
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	453
Cooling System	454
Power Steering Fluid	459
Windshield Washer Fluid	460
Brakes	462
Battery	465
Jump Starting	466
Bulb Replacement	471
Halogen Bulbs	471
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps	471
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	473
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	473
License Plate Lamp	475
Replacement Bulbs	475
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	476
Tires	477
Tire Sidewall Labeling	478
Tire Terminology and Definitions	482
Inflation - Tire Pressure	485
High-Speed Operation	486
Tire Inspection and Rotation	487
When It Is Time for New Tires	489
Buying New Tires	490
Different Size Tires and Wheels	492
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	493
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	494
Wheel Replacement	494
Tire Chains	496
Accessory Inflator	496
If a Tire Goes Flat	499
Changing a Flat Tire	500
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	501
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	504
Secondary Latch System	511
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	513
Compact Spare Tire	516
Appearance Care	517
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	517
Fabric/Carpet	518
Leather	519
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	520
Child Restraint Pad	520
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness	520
Weatherstrips	521
Washing Your Vehicle	521
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	521
Finish Care	522
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades	522
Aluminum Wheels	523
Tires	523
Sheet Metal Damage	524
Finish Damage	524
Underbody Maintenance	524
Chemical Paint Spotting	524
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	525
Vehicle Identification	526
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	526
Service Parts Identification Label	526
Electrical System	526
Add-On Electrical Equipment	526
Headlamp Wiring	527
Windshield Wiper Fuses	527
Power Windows and Other Power Options	527
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	527
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	528
Underhood Fuse Block	530
Capacities and Specifications	533
Maintenance Schedule	535
Maintenance Schedule	536
Introduction	536
Maintenance Requirements	536
Your Vehicle and the Environment	536
Using the Maintenance Schedule	537
Scheduled Maintenance	539
Additional Required Services	542
Maintenance Footnotes	543
Owner Checks and Services	544
At Each Fuel Fill	545
At Least Once a Month	545
At Least Once a Year	546
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	548
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	550
Engine Drive Belt Routing	551
Maintenance Record	552
Customer Assistance Information	555
Customer Assistance and Information	556
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	556
Online Owner Center	559
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	560
Customer Assistance Offices	560
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	561
Roadside Assistance Program	562
Courtesy Transportation	565
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	567
Collision Damage Repair	568
Reporting Safety Defects	573
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	573
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	573
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	573
Service Publications Ordering Information	574

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Maintenance Footnotes

Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage,

transaxle shift linkage, and the underbody contact

points and linkage.

(a)

Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for

proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng,

etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for

surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,

including calipers, parking brake, etc. Check

parking brake adjustment.

(b)

Visually inspect front and rear suspension and

steering system for damaged, loose, or missing

parts, signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect

power steering lines and hoses for proper

hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc.

(c)

Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced

if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated.

Inspect all pipes, ﬁttings and clamps; replace with

genuine GM parts as needed. To help ensure

proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling

system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside

of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is

recommended at least once a year.

(d)

Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or

cracking. Replace wiper blades that appear worn

or damaged or that streak or miss areas of

the windshield.

(e)

Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all

your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and

anchorages are working properly. If your vehicle

has a built-in child restraint, make sure the harness

straps, latch plates, buckle, clip, child head

restraint, and anchorages are working properly.

Look for any other loose or damaged safety

belt system parts. If you see anything that might

keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have

it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts

replaced. Also look for any opened or broken

airbag coverings, and have them repaired

or replaced. The airbag system does not need

regular maintenance.

(f)

Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch

assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring

anchor and release pawl, hood and door hinges,

rear folding seats, liftgate hinges, fuel door

hinge, power sliding door cable, and sliding door

track(s). More frequent lubrication may be required

when exposed to a corrosive environment.

543