Table Of Contents - Chevrolet Express Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Contents1
Introduction3
Danger, Warnings And Cautions4
Symbls4
Vehicle Symbol Chart5
In Brief7
Instrument Panel8
Initial Drive Information10
Remote Keyless Entry System10
Remote Vehicle Start10
Starting The Vehicle10
Door Locks11
Canceling A Remote Start11
Manual Door Locks11
Power Door Locks11
Windows12
Manual Windows12
Power Windows12
Seat Adjustment12
Power Seats13
Reclining Seatbacks13
Airbag On-Off Switch14
Safety Belts14
Passenger Sensing System14
Mirror Adjustment15
Exterior Mirrors15
Steering Wheel Adjustment16
Interior Lighting16
Interior Mirror16
Dome Lamps16
Exterior Lighting17
Reading Lamps17
Dome Off17
Auto17
Windshield Wiper/Washer18
Climate Controls18
Transmission19
Range Selection Mode19
Vehicle Features20
Radio20
Storing A Favorite Station21
Setting The Clock21
Satellite Radio21
Portable Audio Devices22
Bluetooth22
Steering Wheel Controls22
Cruise Control23
Navigation System23
Rear Vision Camera24
Ultrasonic Parking Assist24
Power Outlets24
Performance And Maintenance24
Tire Pressure Monitor25
Engine Oil Life System25
Resetting The Oil Life System25
E85 Or Flexfuel26
Driving For Better Fuel Economy26
Onstar26
Keys, Doors And Windows27
Keys28
Battery Replacement30
Programming Transmitters To The Vehicle30
Cargo Door Relocking33
Delayed Locking33
Automatic Door Locks34
Lockout Protection34
Safety Locks34
Doors35
Side Door35
Sliding Door36
Rear Doors36
Vehicle Security37
Immobilizer37
Immobilizer Operation37
Convex Mirrors39
Manual Mirrors39
Trailer-Tow Mirrors39
Interior Rearview Mirrors40
Manual Rearview Mirror40
Heated Mirrors40
Swing-Out Windows42
Express-Down42
Side Swing-Out Window42
Rear Swing-Out Windows42
Enhanced Technology Glass43
Sun Visors43
Visor Vanity Mirror43
Seats And Restraints45
Head Restraints46
Front Seats46
Power Seat Adjustment47
Rear Seats48
Removing The Rear Seat48
Three-Pasenger Seat49
Reinstalling The Rear Seats50
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly53
Why Safety Belts Work53
Questions And Answers About Safety Belts53
Lap-Shoulder Belt54
Safety Belt Height Adjuster56
Safety Belt Pretensioners57
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides57
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy59
Safety Belt Extender59
Safety System Check60
Safety Belt Care60
Airbag System61
Where Are The Airbags?63
When Should An Airbag Inflate?65
What Makes An Airbag Inflate?66
How Does An Airbag Restrain?66
What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates?66
Airbag On Off Switch68
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation75
Servicing The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle75
Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle76
Airbag System Check77
Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash77
Child Restraints78
Older Children78
Infants And Young Children80
Child Restraint Systems82
Rear Facing Infant Seat82
Forward Facing Child Seat82
Securing An Add-On Child Restraint In The Vehicle83
Booster Seats83
Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint84
Where To Put The Restraint84
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children85
Lower Anchors86
Top Tether Anchor87
Lower Anchor And Top Tether Anchor Locations87
Front Passenger Position88
Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash92
Securing Child Restraints93
Storage103
Storage Compartments103
Front Storage103
Instruments And Controls105
Table Of Contents105
Navigating Folders On An Ipod Or Usb Device107
Horn107
Windshield Washer108
Compass108
Compass Zone108
Adjustable Interval Wipes108
Compass Variance (Zone)109
Compass Calibration109
Compass Calibration Procedure110
Clock110
Am-Fm Radio110
To Set The Time110
Changing The Time And Date Default Settings111
Cigarette Lighter112
Ashtrays112
Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators113
Instrument Cluster114
Speedometer115
Trip Odometer115
Fuel Gauge115
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge116
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge117
Voltmeter Gauge118
Safety Belt Reminders118
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light118
Airbag Readiness Light119
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light119
Airbag On-Off Light120
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator121
Charging System Light Malfunction122
Indicator Lamp122
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs124
Brake System Warning Light125
Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light126
Tow/Haul Mode Light126
Stabilitrak ® Off Light126
Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light127
Tire Pressure Light127
Engine Oil Pressure Light128
Low Fuel Warning Light128
Security Light129
High-Beam On Light129
Cruise Control Light129
Information Displays129
Driver Information129
Center (Dic)129
Dic Buttons130
Vehicle Information130
Dic Operation And Displays130
Customization130
Trip/Fuel Menu Items131
Trip Odometers131
Fuel Range131
Average Economy132
Fuel Used132
Timer132
Average Speed132
Digital Tachometer133
Blank Display133
Vehicle Information Menu Items133
Oil Life133
Tire Pressure134
Engine Hours134
Relearn Tire Positions134
Change Compass Zone134
Vehicle Messages135
Battery Voltage And Charging Messages135
Brake System Messages135
Compass Messages135
Door Ajar Messages136
Engine Cooling System Messages136
Driver Door Open136
Left Rear Door Open136
Engine Oil Messages137
Engine Power Messages137
Change Engine Oil Soon137
Engine Oil Low Add Oil137
Fuel System Messages138
Key And Lock Messages138
Lamp Messages138
Tighten Gas Cap138
Object Detection System Messages139
Ride Control System139
Park Assist Off139
Service Park Assist139
Airbag System Messages140
Security Messages140
Service Vehicle Messages141
Tire Messages141
Wait To Start141
Starting Disabled Service Throttle141
Transmission Messages142
Tire Learning Active142
Grade Braking Disabled142
Grade Braking Enabled142
Vehicle Reminder Messages143
Grade Braking On143
Service Transmission143
Ice Possible Drive With Care143
Vehicle Personalization144
Entering The Feature Settings Menu144
Feature Settings Menu Items144
Auto Door Unlock145
Auto Door Lock145
Remote Door Lock146
Remote Door Unlock146
No Change146
Lights Only146
Delay Door Lock147
Exit Lighting147
Approach Lighting147
Chime Volume148
Factory Settings148
Exit Feature Settings148
Exiting The Feature Settings Menu149
Lighting151
Exterior Lamp Controls151
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder152
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer152
Flash-To-Pass152
Daytime Running Lamps152
Automatic Headlamp System153
Hazard Warning Flashers154
Turn And Lane-Change Signals154
Lights On With Wipers154
Turn Signal On Chime155
Instrument Panel Illumination Control155
Lighting Features156
Entry/Exit Lighting156
Battery Load Management156
Dome Lamp Override156
Battery Power Protection157
Infotainment System159
Theft-Deterrent Feature160
Navigation/Radio System160
Using The Radio164
Setting The Tone164
Speed Compensated Volume164
Equalization164
Adjusting The Speakers165
Radio Messages165
Radio Data System165
Finding A Station166
Setting Preset Stations166
Storing A Radio Station As A Favorite166
Finding A Channel167
Audio Players170
Fixed Mast Antenna170
Care Of The Cd Player170
Care Of Cds170
Inserting A Cd171
Ejecting A Cd171
Playing A Cd171
Mp3-Supported Files172
Compressed Audio Or Mixed Mode Discs172
Format172
Root Directory172
Empty Folder173
Order Of Play173
File System And Naming173
Preprogrammed Playlists173
Playing An Mp3174
Rdm174
Music Navigator174
Revese174
Cd Player Messages175
Auxiliary Devices175
Using The Auxiliary Input Jack175
Usb Support176
Using The Usb Port176
Usb Supported Devices176
Connecting A Usb Storage Device Or Ipod177
Using The Radio To Control A Usb Storage Device Or Ipod177
Using Softkeys To Control A Usb Storage Device Or Ipod178
Phone180
Voice Recognition181
Bluetooth Controls181
Pairing A Phone182
Deleting A Paired Phone182
Listing All Paired And Connected Phones182
Connecting To A Different Phone183
Storing And Deleting Phone Numbers183
Using The "Store" Command183
Using The "Digit Store" Command183
Using The Delete Command184
Listing Stored Numbers184
Making A Call184
Calling 911 Emergency184
Call Waiting185
Receiving A Call185
Three-Way Calling185
Using The Re-Dial Command185
Ending A Call186
Muting A Call186
Transferring A Call186
Voice Pass-Thru186
Clearing The System187
Sending A Number Or Name Tag During A Call187
Climate Control Systems189
Air Delivery Mode Control190
Vent190
Floor190
Defog190
Rear Window Defogger191
Air Conditioning191
Maximum Air Conditioning191
Rear Heating System192
Aux192
Fan192
High192
Rear Climate Control System193
Front Climate Control Panel193
Temperature Control194
Air Vents195
Operation Tips195
Driving And Operating197
Driving Information198
Distracted Driving198
Defensive Driving199
Drunk Driving199
Control Of A Vehicle199
Braking199
Steering200
Hydraulic Power Steering200
Curve Tips200
Steering In Emergencies200
Off-Road Recovery201
Loss Of Control201
Skidding201
Driving On Wet Roads202
Other Rainy Weather Tips202
Highway Hypnosis202
Hydroplaning202
Hill And Mountain Roads203
Winter Driving203
Driving On Snow Or Ice203
Blizzard Conditions204
If The Vehicle Is Stuck205
Rocking The Vehicle To Get It Out205
Vehicle Load Limits206
Tire And Loading Information Label206
Label Example206
Certification/Tire Label209
Starting And Operating210
New Vehicle Break-In210
Add-On Equipment210
Ignition Positions211
Starting The Engine213
Starting Procedure213
Fast Idle System214
Engine Heater215
To Use The Engine Coolant Heater215
Retained Accessory Power216
Shifting Into Park216
Leaving The Vehicle With The Engine Running216
Shifting Out Of Park217
Torque Lock217
Engine Exhaust218
Parking Over Things That Burn218
Automatic Transmission219
Running The Vehicle While Parked219
Reverse220
Neutral220
Drive220
Manual Mode221
Third221
Second221
Normal Mode Grade Braking222
Park222
Low Traction Mode225
Tow/Haul Mode226
Drive Systems227
Brakes227
Antilock Brake System227
All-Wheel Drive227
Parking Brake228
Using Abs228
Braking In Emergencies228
Ride Control Systems229
Stabilitrak System Operation230
Traction Control Operation230
Locking Rear Axle231
Resuming A Set Speed232
Setting Cruise Control232
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control232
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control232
Ending Cruise Control233
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control233
Using Cruise Control On Hills233
Erasing Speed Memory233
Driver Assistance Systems234
How The System Works234
Turning The System On And Off234
Symbols And Guidelines236
Rvc Location236
When The System Does Not Seem To Work Properly237
Fuel238
Recommended Fuel238
Gasoline Specifications239
California Fuel Requirements239
Use Of Seasonal Fuels239
Prohibited Fuels239
Fuel Additives240
Fuels In Foreign Countries240
Filling The Tank241
Filling A Portable Fuel Container242
Trailer Towing243
General Towing Information243
Driving Characteristics And Towing Tips243
Driving With A Trailer243
Passing244
Backing Up244
Following Distance244
Making Turns245
Driving On Grades245
Parking On Hills245
If Parking The Rig On A Hill245
Leaving After Parking On A Hill246
Maintenance When Trailer Towing246
Weight Of The Trailer247
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue250
Total Weight On The Vehicle's Tires251
Towing Equipment251
Hitches251
Safety Chains252
Trailer Brakes252
Trailer Wiring Harness252
Conversions And Add-Ons254
Add-On Electrical Equipment254
Vehicle Care255
General Information256
Accessories And Modifications257
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements257
Vehicle Checks258
Hood258
Doing Your Own Service Work258
Engine Compartment Overview260
Engine Oil261
Checking Engine Oil261
When To Add Engine Oil262
Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes263
Selecting The Right Engine Oil263
Viscosity Grade263
What To Do With Used Oil263
How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System264
When To Change Engine Oil264
When To Check And Change Automatic Transmission Fluid265
How To Check Automatic Transmission Fluid265
Checking The Fluid Level266
How To Add Automatic Transmission Fluid266
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter270
When To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter271
How To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter271
Cooling System272
Engine Coolant272
Checking Coolant273
How To Add Coolant To The Radiator274
Engine Overheating276
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment277
If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment277
Engine Fan278
Power Steering Fluid278
When To Check Power Steering Fluid278
How To Check Power Steering Fluid278
Washer Fluid279
Adding Washer Fluid279
Brake Pedal Travel280
Brake Adjustment280
Replacing Brake System Parts280
Brake Fluid281
Checking Brake Fluid281
Vehicle Storage283
Transfer Case283
When To Check Lubricant283
Front Axle284
Rear Axle284
Noise Control System285
How To Check Lubricant285
Starter Switch Check286
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check286
Engine286
Fan And Drive286
Ignition Transmission Lock Check287
Wiper Blade Replacement287
Park Brake And P Mechanism Check287
Headlamp Aiming288
Bulb Replacement289
Halogen Bulbs289
Headlamps289
Composite Headlamp289
Sealed-Beam Headlamp290
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker And Parking Lamps291
Taillamps291
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp293
License Plate Lamp293
Replacement Bulbs294
Electrical System294
Electrical System Overload294
Fuses And Circuit Breakers295
Engine Compartment Fuse Block295
Headlamp Wiring295
Windshield Wipers295
Wheels And Tires301
All-Season Tires302
Winter Tires302
All-Terrain Tires303
Tire Sidewall Labeling303
Tpc Spec304
Dot304
Dot Tire Date Of Manufacture304
Tire Ply Material304
Tire Size305
Construction Code306
Rim Diameter306
Service Description306
Aspect Ratio306
Load Range307
Air Pressure307
Accessory Weight308
Belt308
Bead308
Bias Ply Tire308
Load Index309
Occupant Distribution309
Recommended Inflation Pressure309
Rim309
Traction310
Tread310
Treadwear Indicators310
Vehicle Placard310
Tire Pressure Monitor System312
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation313
Tpms Malfunction Light And Message314
Tpms Sensor Matching Process315
Tire Inspection316
Tire Rotation316
Dual Tire Rotation318
When It Is Time For New Tires318
Buying New Tires319
Different Size Tire And Wheels321
Uniform Tire Quality Grading322
Treadwear322
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance323
Wheel Replacement323
Temperature323
Tire Chains324
Used Replacement Wheels324
If A Tire Goes Flat325
Tire Changing326
Removing The Spare Tire And Tools326
To Lower The Spare Tire From The Vehicle328
Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire329
Front Position329
Rear Position330
Rear Alternative Position330
Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools333
Full-Size Spare Tire334
Jump Starting335
Jumper Cable Removal338
Towing The Vehicle339
Recreational Vehicle Towing339
Dinghy Towing340
Dolly Towing340
All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles340
Appearance Care342
Exterior Care342
Locks342
Washing The Vehicle342
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings343
Cleaning Exterior Lamps344
Air Intakes344
Weatherstrips344
Tires344
Wheels And Trim345
Steering, Suspension And Chassis Components345
Body Component Lubrication345
Underbody Maintenance345
Sheet Metal Damage346
Finish Damage346
Chemical Paint Spotting346
Interior Care346
Interior Glass347
Speaker Covers347
Coated Moldings347
Fabric/Carpet/Suede347
Care Of Safety Belts349
Floor Mats349
Service And Maintenance351
Normal Service352
Severe Service352
Maintenance Schedule353
Engine Oil Change353
Tire Rotation And Required Services353
Special Application Services358
Additional Maintenance And Care359
Battery359
Belts359
Fluid359
Hoses360
Lamps360
Shocks And Struts360
Wheel Alignment361
Windshield361
Wiper Blades361
Recommended Fluids362
Recommended Fluids And Lubricants362
Maintenance Replacement Parts364
Technical Data369
Vehicle Identification369
Engine Identification369
Service Parts Identification Label369
Vehicle Data370
Capacities And Specifications370
Engine Drive Belt Routing373
Customer Information375
Customer Satisfaction Procedure375
Coverage380
Services Provided380
Flat Tire Change380
Emergency Fuel Delivery380
Scheduling Service Appointments381
Courtesy Transportation Program381
Fuel Delivery381
Alternative Serviec381
Transportation Options382
Shuttle Service382
Public Transportation Or Fuel Reimbursement382
Courtesy Rental Vehicle382
Collision Damage Repair383
Additional Program Information383
Collision Parts383
Repair Facility384
Insuring The Vehicle384
If A Crash Occurs384
Service Manuals385
Service Bulletins385
Managing The Vehicle Damage Repair Process385
Reporting Safety Defects386
Owner Information386
Current And Past Models386
Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy388
Radio Frequency Identification389
Radio Frequency Statement389
Onstar Overview391
Onstar Services392
Cancel Route393
Route Preview393
Connections393
Destination Download393
Onstar Mobile App394
Hands-Free Calling394
End A Call394
Retrieve My Number394
Onstar Additional Information395
Transferring Service395
Diagnostics395
Reactivation For Subsequent Owners395
Languages397
Potential Issues397
Cellular And Gps Antennas397
Unable To Connect To Onstar Message397
Vehicle And Power Issues398
Privacy398
Index401