. Chevrolet Captiva Model Introduction Training For Approved Motor Body Repairers. The new Captiva is the first product to be designed and developed by Chevrolet for the European market. Its sleek yet bold design is accentuated by strong wheel arches and a sweeping feature line that runs from the front fender vent through to the tail lamps. CONTENTS GENERAL BODY SUSPENSION and STEERING ELECTRICAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ALL WHEEL DRIVE This self-study programme highlights the design and function of new vehicle models, new automotive components or new technologies.

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Note The self-study programme is not a repair manual! All values given are intended as a guideline only. For maintenance and repair work, always refer to the current technical literature. TRAINING General Exterior Dimensions The Captiva measures 4,635/1,850/1,720mm (length/width/height) and stands on a wheelbase of 2,705mm. In five passenger configuration, it offers a trunk volume of 405 litres. All seats, including the front passenger seat, can be folded forward and down, achieving a flat surface. It offers plenty of storage space, including a wide net below the instrument panel.

TRAINING General Weights and Capacities Curb weight (with driver) Weight Engine Transmission Manual Transmission 1.730 - 1,815 (5 seater) 1,760 - 1,845 (seven seater) Z24SED Automatic Transmission Still awaiting release Manual Transmission Still awaiting release Z32SED Automatic Transmission Still awaiting release Gross vehicle weight Manual Transmission 2,180 (5 seater) 2,320 (seven seater). TRAINING General Chassis The Captiva has an all new fully independent front and rear suspension with McPherson strut assem- blies at the front and a multi-link suspension type at the rear. An optional automatic Self Leveliser System can be fitted at the rear to ensure a correct body height at all loads. The top-of-the-line 3.2 litre V6 engine (Z32SED) Initially, three transversally mounted engines will produces 165 kW (225 hp) at 6,000 rpm with a be available for the Captiva. Maximum torque of 308 Nm at 3,500 rpm. Its combined fuel consumption is 11.7 l per 100 km.

TRAINING General Vehicle Identification The vehicle identification number (VIN) is attached to the top of the front panel support. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is also engraved in the top right side of the bulkhead. © 2008 General Motors Corporation.

All rights reserved. TRAINING General Body Identification Number Plate The vehicle identification number plate is attached to the top of the front panel support. P/O Number 2.

Check digit 3. Production month 6. Production date 7. Sequential Number 8. TRAINING General Diagnostic Link Connector The Diagnostic Link Connector is located under the instrument panel near to the A-column at the driver side.

Engine oil life system The vehicle engine oil life system informs when to change the engine oil. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change will be indi- cated can vary considerably. TRAINING General Notes © 2008 General Motors Corporation. All rights reserved. TRAINING Body Many innovations have been integrated in the Cap- tiva’s body structure to obtain a high degree of occupant safety, and also to protect pedestrians against severe injuries in case of unfortunate colli- sions.

Crumple zones senger compartment. This also ensures the correct To accommodate the impact energy in case of a airbag position.

TRAINING Body Pedestrian Protection Absorbing material in the front bumper and struc- tural design of the front facia and hood minimise pedestrian injury in case of a collision. For example, the retaining brackets of the head- lamps are flexible and absorb a high amount of energy. TRAINING Body Seven seat concept To tilt the second row seatbacks, lift the lever on top of the seat- back until the seatback is adjusted to the desired position. With the same lever, the second row seatbacks can be folded down separately. TRAINING Body Body Power sunroof Once the roof has been checked and released from The power sunroof is an optional item. Blocking objects or foreign material the sunroof can be re-calibrated by following the next proce- Next to the fully open and closed function it incor- dure: porates a tilt function.

TRAINING Body Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed Note from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist. TRAINING Body Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Replacement Removal Procedure 1.

Remove the front bumper fascia. Remove the retaining clips on the energy absorber. Remove the upper and lower energy absorbers from the front fascia. Installation Procedure 1.

Install the upper and lower energy absorbers to the front fascia. TRAINING Body Tie Bar Replacement Removal Procedure 1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove all related panels and components. Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications.

TRAINING Body 4. Position the tie bar assembly to the vehicle using 3-dimensional measuring equipment.

Clamp the tie bar assembly into place. Plug weld accordingly. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces. TRAINING Body Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Replacement Removal Procedure 1.

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Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove all related panels and components. Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. TRAINING Body 2. Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.

Apply 3M Weld-Thru Coating P/N 05916 or equivalent to all mating surfaces. Position the front upper outer rail to the vehicle using 3-dimensional measuring equipment. Clamp the front upper outer rail into place. TRAINING Body Front Compartment Front Rail Replacement Removal Procedure 1.

Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove all related panels and components. Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. TRAINING Body Installation Procedure If the location of the original plug weld Note holes can not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1 1/2 in) apart. Some panels may have structural weld-thru Note adhesive. It is necessary to replace the weld-thru adhesive with an additional spot weld between each factory spot weld.

TRAINING Body Body Rear End Panel Replacement Removal Procedure 1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove all related panels and components. Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications.

TRAINING Body Installation Procedure If the location of the original plug weld Note holes can not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1 1/2 in) apart. Some panels may have structural weld-thru Note adhesive. It is necessary to replace the weld-thru adhesive with an additional spot weld between each factory spot weld. TRAINING Body Centre Pillar Sectioning Removal Procedure Section in specified areas only. Sectioning Note outside of these areas may compromise the structural integrity of the vehicle.

The door frame can be replaced at factory seams, but requires the removal of the windshield and the roof. TRAINING Body 8. Locate and drill out all factory welds.

Note the number and location of the welds for installa- tions of the service part. Remove the damaged center pillar section.

Installation Procedure 1. Cut the replacement center pillar section in cor- responding locations to fit the original panel. TRAINING Body 3.

Drill 8-mm (5/16-in) plug weld holes along the sectioning cut on the remaining original part. Locate these holes 13 mm (1/2 in) from the edge and spaced 40 mm (1½ in) apart. In any area damaged beyond recognition, or Note if structural Weld-Thru adhesive is present, space the plug weld holes 40 mm (1½. TRAINING Body 8. Position the center pillar. Plug weld accordingly. To create a solid weld with minimum heat Note distortion make 25-mm (1-in) stitch welds along the seam with 25-mm (1-in) gaps between.

Then go back and complete the stitch weld. TRAINING Suspension and Steering Suspension Being a Sports Utility Vehicle, the Chevrolet Cap- tiva has been engineered on an all new independ- ent front and rear suspension.

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A fully automatic Self Leveliser system is available as an option. Front Suspension 1.

TRAINING Suspension and Steering Rear suspension 1. Multi linked suspension 2. Stabiliser bar 3. Ventilated brake disc 4. Wheel hub assembly with integrate wheel speed rotor 5. Optional Self Leveliser shock absorber © 2008 General Motors Corporation.

All rights reserved. TRAINING Suspension and Steering Self Leveliser The Self Leveliser is used to maintain a constant The Self Leveliser shock absorber is a closed and vehicle body height at the rear axle under various sealed unit and integrates the Self Leveliser func- loading conditions. TRAINING Suspension and Steering Steering The standard steering is of the rack and pinion The Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) sys- type with hydraulic steering assist. Speed Sensi- tem varies the driver effort required to steer as the tive Power Steering (SSPS) is available as an vehicle speed changes. TRAINING Electrical CAN-Bus System The extensive application on a CAN-Bus system in the Captiva has thrown the conventional function- ing of systems upside down. Although the differ- Data bus ent functioning of the CAN-Bus system may not be evident for a driver in everyday life, the way of A data bus can be visualised as an ordinary coach. TRAINING Electrical Engine compartment fuse block The fuse block in the engine compartment is located next to the coolant reservoir.

The fuse block is covered by a cap. On the inside of this cap, a reference of all fuses and relays of the fuse block is shown. TRAINING Electrical Instrument Panel fuse block The Instrument Panel (I/P) fuse block in the pas- senger compartment is located in the side of the centre console, near the foot well. The I/P fuse block is covered by a panel.

On the inside of the panel, a reference of all visible fuses and relays of the fuse block is shown. An overview of the grounding points can be found in the workshop manual of the Captiva. The exact layout of all the grounding points depends on the engine type.

TRAINING Electrical Compass The compass displays the vehicle’s driving direc- tion. Eight direction indications can be shown: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW. Whenever the Driver Information Centre (fitted to instrument panel cen- tre consol) or the battery is disconnected, the com- pass must be recalibrated. (BCM) through the CAN-bus. When a button on a transmitter is pressed, the transmitter sends a sig- cle. The BCM can be found in every Captiva and is nal to the RFA receiver. The RFA receiver sends a located behind the instrument panel centre con- sole.

TRAINING Electrical Exterior lighting The exteior lighing is controlled by the BCM and Daytime Running Lights consists of the following lamps: Headlamps ● Daytime Running Lights (DRL) is an optional availa- Fog lamps ble feature. DRL illuminate automatically when the ●.

TRAINING Electrical Parking Assist System The Parking Assist System (PAS) is an option for the Captiva. The PAS is a stand alone system.

The main components of the PAS are: PAS control module ● Ultrasonic sensors ● Alarm buzzer ●. TRAINING Restraint System Restraint System Overview © 2008 General Motors Corporation. All rights reserved. TRAINING Restraint System Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) The SDM is located on the floor beneath the centre floor console assembly. The SDM performs the following functions: ● Monitors the SIR electrical components and sets a diagnostic trouble code when a malfunction is detected. TRAINING Restraint System Airbag Modules The airbag modules are of the hybrid type except for the driver airbag module. The driver airbag is a gas generator type airbag.

Volume Driver Airbag 60 litres Passenger Airbag 120 litres Side Airbag 9.5 litres Curtain Airbag 36 litres Driver and passenger airbag are always deployed. TRAINING Restraint System Front seatbelt pretensioner The front seatbelt pretensioners form one assem- bly with the buckles. The pretensioner front seat- belt buckle contains a mechanically controlled pyrotechnical piston which reduces the seatbelt slack when it is activated in a head-on or angled front collision. TRAINING Restraint System Passenger seatbelt reminder sensor The seatbelt reminder sensor determines front passenger presence and enables the SDM to control the passenger seatbelt warning indica- tor and/or chime. The sensor monitors the pressure profile of the front passenger seat and sends it to the SDM. Restraint System System operation The SIR system operation is comparable to the systems used in the current Chevrolet passenger cars. The addition of the passenger seatbelt reminder sensor, the new pretensioners and the curtain do not change the SIR working principle Passenger seatbelt reminder sensor When the pressure form the passenger’s weight is.

TRAINING All Wheel Drive Being a Sports Utility Vehicle, the Captiva can be equipped with an optional All Wheel Drive system. An AWD system provide advantages like: – Engine power can be mor efficiently tramsmitted to the road because the whole vehicle mass acts in transferring engine power to the road.