Getting to Know Your Uplander
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Automatic Level Control
(if equipped)
Vehicles equipped with automatic level
control will exhibit a whirring sound
under the rear of the vehicle. This is nor-
mal. Under additional rear loads (pas-
sengers or cargo), this sound indicates
Traction Control (if equipped)
The Traction
Control system
activates every
time you start
your vehicle.
When one or
more of the drive wheels begin to spin
from traction loss, the Traction Control
system will apply braking to the spinning
wheel(s) and may reduce engine power
until traction is regained. If your vehicle
becomes stuck, and rocking the vehicle
is required, turn off the system.
Press the button located on the
instrument panel to turn the system off
or back on.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
StabiliTrak is an advanced computer-
controlled vehicle stability enhancement
system that assists with directional con-
trol of the vehicle during sudden maneu-
vers or low traction situations in poor
weather. It is normal to hear the system
working, and the system will automati-
cally disengage cruise control when
activated. StabiliTrak is always on and
fully functional and does not require any
driver input.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
that the level control compressor is
working — sending additional air to your
rear shock absorbers to provide a level
ride height.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
StabiliTrak
®
– Stability Control
System (if equipped)
115-Volt Power Outlet
(if equipped)
The 115-volt power outlet located in the
rear trim panel just behind the 3rd-row
seat on the passenger side provides
convenient plug-in power to run elec-
tronic equipment such as video games,
a small TV or a cell phone charger.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Air Inflator Tools (if equipped)
The air inflator unit is located in the rear
compartment on the driver’s side of the
vehicle, behind an access cover. It can
be used to inflate tires, balls and other
items.
The inflator kit includes an air hose and
three nozzle adapters.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
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