GMC EXPLORER Owner's Manual

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Conversion Van

Owners Manual

GMC / CHEVROLET
3 Years/36,000 Miles
Limited Warranty To Original Retail Buyer
Explorer Van Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 4527
Warsaw IN 46581-4527
574-267-7666
www.explorervan.com
Printed in USA
All rights reserved

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  • Page 1: Owners Manual

    Conversion Van Owners Manual GMC / CHEVROLET 3 Years/36,000 Miles Limited Warranty To Original Retail Buyer Explorer Van Company, Inc. P.O. Box 4527 Warsaw IN 46581-4527 574-267-7666 www.explorervan.com Printed in USA All rights reserved...
  • Page 2 Important To ensure proper warranty please fill out customer warranty card. To order Parts call 800-926-7685 Service Dept. 800-926-7878 If your van is covered under warranty, please contact your dealer.
  • Page 3 Dealer Purchased From: Name___________________________________________ City_______________________________State________Zip Code_____________ Comments:_________________________________________________________ Please print or type and return this card to Explorer Van Company to validate warranty. I have read the warranty supplied by the Explorer Van Company and agreed to the terms and conditions as stated therein.
  • Page 4 TAPE Please Place Postage Here Explorer Van Co. P.O. Box 4527 Warsaw, IN 46581-4527...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Introduction Congratulations ..................1 Introduction ....................2 Warranties Limited Warranty ................. 3-8 How the Items in Your Conversion Van Operate Connect With Us .................. 9 Interior Conversion Fuse Box .............. 10 Overhead Console .................. 11 Driving Lights ..................11 TV Listening ...................
  • Page 6: Congratulations

    The time spent familiarizing yourself with its features and operation will greatly enhance your personal safety and enjoyment. Take good care of your Explorer van and it will provide years of service. We have provided a page in the back of this manual for you to record regular maintenance performed on the van.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    If you have any questions about your van after reading through this manual, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the van. Should you still have questions, you may call the Explorer Van Customer Service Department at 1-800-926-7878. This owners manual explains the equipment available on Explorer conversion vans —some items contained in...
  • Page 8: Limited Warranty

    Warranty Registration. You will not be entitled to the benefits of Explorer’s warranty unless you complete and return the Customer Warranty Registration card to Explorer within sixty (60) days of the date of your purchase of your Explorer Van. Notification of Defect or Damage. You will not be covered for...
  • Page 9 Explorer. Handicap Accessible Vans. Explorer does not produce handicap accessible vans. If lifts or other parts and equipment have been in stalled on an Explorer Van to make it handicap accessible, the lifts and other parts and equipment are not covered by this warranty.
  • Page 10: Limited Warranty

    If you discover any defect or damage covered by this warranty, you should promptly notify your dealer or send a notice to Explorer at the address in Part I. The notice must be provided within thirty (30) days after a defect is or should have been discovered.
  • Page 11: Warranties

    Explorer factory. All costs incurred by you for returning the Explorer Van to and from your dealer, another Explorer service center or the Explorer factory will be your responsibility.
  • Page 12 You can obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hot line. xIV. ARbITRATION If Explorer is unable to resolve your warranty claim or you have any other claim against Explorer or your dealer that relates to your Explorer Van conversion, you must submit your claim to binding arbitration under the federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C.
  • Page 13 Association to be applied to the initial filing fee. If your claim is less than $10,000, EXPLORER will pay the balance of the initial filing fee and any final fee payable to AAA and the arbitrator shall not award damages in excess of $10,000.
  • Page 14: Connect With Us

    Connect With Us facebook.com/explorervancompany instagram.com/explorervan twitter.com/explorervan Page 9...
  • Page 15: Interior Conversion Fuse Box

    Interior Conversion fuse box Your van is equipped with an interior conversion fuse box. It contains fuses of various sizes, each designed to protect electronically - powered accessories in the van. They will require replacement should a fault occur within the vans electrical system. Console Switch Home Link / Radar Fog Lights...
  • Page 16: Overhead Console

    Sunroof Control Some High Top vans are equipped with an optional sunroof, please refer to the sunroof manual provided in the Explorer Care Package for proper operation / programming of the sunroof. The sunroof will automatically close when the key is turned off.
  • Page 17: Tv Listening

    TV listening (located in ceiling) If your van is equipped with a TV Sound system, you have two ways to listen. You can listen through the speakers or through the cordless headphones, which are on at all times. This switch turns the overhead speakers on and off.
  • Page 18: Low Top Monitor

    Monitor with built-in DVD or Blu Ray player. In such cases, the necessary monitor connections are made between the plate mounted on the back wall behind the fuse block. Explorer uses various manufacturers of LCD Monitors. Sizes may also vary. Please refer to your Monitor owners manual for operating instructions.
  • Page 19: Indirect Lighting

    TV in the High Top Van Please refer to the operating instructions supplied in your “Care Package” for the particular electronic component installed in your van. Indirect lighting Indirect lighting supplies soft, moderate lighting throughout the vans interior. The lights are located in valances, window sills, and optional ceiling slats controlled by a switch in the overhead console.
  • Page 20: Pleated Shades

    Seating The optional leather seating installed in Explorer Vans requires additional care and cleaning. To clean, wipe seat surface with a piece of cheese cloth dampened with lukewarm water and a mild soap (such as Castile or Ivory).
  • Page 21 Recline front Seats Optional six-way power and or power recline seats are available on Explorer Vans. They are controlled by the switches located on the lower inside section of the seat. The operation of the each switch is described in the diagram below.
  • Page 22: Armrests

    Armrests Armrests provide additional comfort while you are seated in your van. Move them as shown in the diagram below. The armrests are moved by simply grasping them at the front and moving them up or down. Power lumbar Option Heated Seat Option Located on armrest.
  • Page 23: Reclining Seat Backs

    Reclining Seat backs All vans are equipped with reclining seats. The following diagram illustrates how they are operated. Optional Heated Seat Switch (Some models The seat will have switch recline when the on outside of lever at the base of armrest) the seat cushion is pulled up.
  • Page 24: Quick Release Seat Pedestal

    Quick Release Seat Pedestal Seats are equipped with quick release pedestals. To remove the seat, simply push down on tab, pull up on lever and slide around until seat pedestal releases. (Shown in illustration below.) To reinstall align seat on pedestal, push down, pull lever back until lock position.
  • Page 25: Upper And Lower Child Restraint System

    Upper and lower Child Restraint System Your van has a child restraint anchorage system to insure the proper safety of your child. Your middle seats have upper anchorages between the seat bottom and back. Rear anchor for child restraint system located behind sofa. Your lower seat anchorage is at the back of the pedestal plate.
  • Page 26: Rear Storage Compartment

    Rear Storage Compartment Located in the rear of the van on the passenger side, rear compartment contains the vehicle jack (please refer to chassis owners manual for complete instructions). Sofa Center fold Down Section Some rear sofas are designed so that the center section of the back folds down.
  • Page 27: Power Sofa

    Power Sofa This sofa moves from upright position to a fold down position and back by operating the switches located on the passenger rear sidewall behind the sofa. Controls to operate sofa position up or down and fore and aft if equipped. Note: While van is in motion, the sofa should be in full upright position.
  • Page 28: Wheels

    Wheels SERVICE BULLETIN Customers purchasing an Explorer Van equipped with cast alloy wheels must be made aware of the lug nut tightening procedure necessary in the immediate break-in period of the van. Lug nuts need to be checked and tightened often the first one hundred (100) miles and once again after an additional two hundred fifty (250) miles.
  • Page 29: Alloy Wheels

    Explorer recommends the use of mild soap (or “car wash” soap) and water with a soft sponge for cleaning on a regular basis. Dry with a soft cloth.
  • Page 30: Part Descriptions

    Driver front Door Key # Part Description Vinyl Trim - Upper - DFD Factory Door Panel Driver Front Door Accent Trim - DFD Vinyl Trim - Lower - DFD Driver Door Pod - DFD Tweeter Speaker Door Speaker - Factory Carpet Insert - DFD Page 25...
  • Page 31: Part Descriptions

    Passenger front Door Key # Part Description Pass Door Pod - DFD Tweeter Speaker Door Speaker - Factory Vinyl Trim - Upper - P60 Factory Door Panel - PFD Pass Front Door Accent Trim - PFD Vinyl Trim - Lower - P60 Carpet Insert - PFD Page 26...
  • Page 32 Pass Side 60 Cargo Door Key # Part Description Door Pull Door Handle Bezel Black Cup Insert Vinyl Insert - Lower - P60 Factory Door Panel Door Shade - P60 Vinyl Insert - Upper - P60 Door Shroud Carpet Insert Page 27...
  • Page 33 Pass Side 40 Cargo Door Key # Part Description Factory Door Panel Door Shade - P40 Door Pull Vinyl Insert - Upper - P40 Door Shroud - P40 Accent Trim - P40 Vinyl Insert - Lower - P40 Carpet Insert Page 28...
  • Page 34 Driver Rear Cargo Door Key # Part Description Factory Door Panel - DRC Door Shade - DRC Vinyl Door Panel - DRC Page 29...
  • Page 35 Passenger Rear Cargo Door Key # Part Description Factory Door Panel Door Shade - PRC Cargo Door Handle Bezel - PRC Vinyl Door Panel - PRC Page 30...
  • Page 36 Dash Key # Part Description Vinyl Steering Wheel Dash - Factory Drink Tray - Factory Page 31...
  • Page 37 Center Ice Chest & Entertainment Console Key # Part Description 110 Game Outlet HDMI Input TV Speaker Switch Cooler Lid/Cup Holders Blu-Ray Player Rear Air/Heat Control (AUX) Page 32...
  • Page 38 Driver Side Wall Key # Part Description DR Window Valance Sportroof Vista Window (Optional) Dr Rear Window Shade - DRS Dr Side Wall Vent Dr Rear Window Shroud - DRWS Dr Rear Accent Trim - Arrow Dr Rear Window Ledge Dr Side Wall USB Charging Port Fuse Box...
  • Page 39 Passenger Side Wall Key # Part Description Speaker Passenger Side Window Shroud USB Charging Port Shroud Accent Trim - Arrow Passenger Window Ledge Trim 12 Volt Outlet Vacuum Storage Compartment Page 34...
  • Page 40 low Top Ceiling - Rear To front Key # Part Description Reading Light 15” LCD Flip - Down Monitor Air Vent Page 35...
  • Page 41 low-Top Ceiling - front To Rear Key # Part Description Speakers - TV High Intensity Ceiling Light Panel Air Vent Speakers - Front Radio Reading Light Page 36...
  • Page 42 Hi-Top Interior Ceiling - Rear To front Key # Part Description Sportroof Vista Window (Optional) Cordless Headphone Eye Reading Lights TV Speakers Page 37...
  • Page 43 Hi-Top Interior Ceiling - front To Rear Key # Part Description Sportroof Vista Window (Optional) TV Speakers Power Sunroof (Optional) Air Vent Rear Storage Door Page 38...
  • Page 44 Rear Sofa back Key # Part Description Sofa Back Storage and Net Rear Sofa Switch Rear Air/Heat Shroud Care Package Rear Storage Compartment Page 39...
  • Page 45 Driver front Window ledge 3 Door Key # Part Description Driver Ledge Cup Holder / Accent Trim - 3 DR Driver Window Ledge Fuse Box - 3 DR Headphone Storage Page 40...
  • Page 46 Driver & Rear Ground Effects New 15 Style Key # Part Description Dr Front Flare Dr Front Door Dr Body Dr Rear Flare Rear Bumper Cover Dr Retractable Running Boards Page 41...
  • Page 47 Pass & front Ground Effects New 15 Style Key # Part Description Pass Rear Flare Pass 40 Door Pass 60 Door Pass Front Door Pass Front Flare Full Front Bumper Cover Front Bumper Lower Pass Retractable Running Board Page 42...
  • Page 48 Pass & front Ground Effects 2014 Style Key # Part Description Rear Bumper Cover Pass Rear Flare Pass Body Pass 40 Door Pass 60 Door Pass Front Door Pass Running Board Pass Front Flare Pass Front Bumper Cover Front Bumper Cap Step Bumper Page 43...
  • Page 49 Driver & back Ground Effects 2014 Style Key # Part Description Front Bumper Cover Dr Front Flare Dr Front Door Dr Body Dr Running Board Driver Rear Flare Rear Bumper Cover Page 44...
  • Page 50 Pony boards Driver Side Passenger Side Tail Piece Rear flare w/Tail Piece Page 45...
  • Page 51: Maintenance Record

    Maintenance Record Record the maintenance performed on your van in space provided below. This will serve as a permanent record for your later reference, and will help ensure that you care for van properly. Please refer to the owners manual provided by the van manufacturer for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
  • Page 52 Date Mileage Maintenance Performed Page 47...
  • Page 53: Notes

    Notes Page 48...

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