Chevrolet Express 2006 Manuals

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Chevrolet Express 2006 Owner's Manual (404 pages)

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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

7
Section 2 Features and Controls

91
- Features and Controls
  
  91
- Keys
  
  92
  - Remote Keyless Entry System
    93
  - Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
    94
    
    Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    95
    
    Battery Replacement
    96
- Doors and Locks
  
  97
  - Door Locks
    97
  - Power Door Locks
    98
  - Cargo Door Relocking
    98
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    98
  - Lockout Protection
    99
  - Sliding Side Door
    100
  - 60/40 Swing-Out Side Door
    101
  - Rear Doors
    102
- Windows
  
  104
  - Manual Windows
    105
  - Power Windows
    105
  - Swing-Out Windows
    106
  - Sun Visors
    107
  - Visor Vanity Mirror
    107
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  107
  - Passlock
    107
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  108
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    108
  - Ignition Positions
    108
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    109
  - Starting the Engine
    109
  - Fuel Regulator
    110
  - Engine Coolant Heater
    110
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    111
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    112
  - Parking Brake
    114
  - Shifting into Park (P)
    115
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    115
    
    Torque Lock
    116
  - Shifting out of Park (P)
    116
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    117
  - Engine Exhaust
    117
  - Running the Engine While Parked
    118
- Mirrors
  
  119
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    119
  - Outside Manual Mirror
    119
  - Outside Camper-Type Mirrors
    119
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    120
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    121
  - Outside Heated Mirrors
    121
- Storage Areas
  
  121
Section 3 Instrument Panel

123
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  126
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    128
  - Horn
    128
  - Other Warning Devices
    128
  - Tilt Wheel
    128
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    129
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    130
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    130
    
    Turn Signal on Chime
    130
  - Flash-To-Pass
    131
  - Windshield Wipers
    131
  - Cruise Control
    132
    
    Setting Cruise Control
    133
    
    Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    134
    
    Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    134
    
    Resuming a Set Speed
    134
  - Windshield Washer
    132
  - Exterior Lamps
    135
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    136
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    136
  - Dome Lamp Override
    137
  - Dome Lamps
    137
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    137
  - Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    138
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    138
  - Entry Lighting
    138
  - Exit Lighting
    138
  - Reading Lamps
    138
  - Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
    139
- Climate Controls
  
  140
  - Climate Control System
    140
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    141
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    142
  - Outlet Adjustment
    142
  - Operation Tips
    142
  - Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
    143
  - Rear Heating System
    143
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  145
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    146
  - Engine Speed Limiter
    147
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    147
  - Trip Odometer
    147
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    148
  - Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
    148
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    149
  - Airbag off Light
    150
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    151
  - Charging System Light
    154
  - Voltmeter Gage
    154
  - Brake System Warning Light
    155
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    156
  - Stabilitrak ® Not Ready Light
    157
  - Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
    157
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    158
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    158
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    159
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    160
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    160
  - Oil Pressure Gage
    161
  - Change Engine Oil Light
    162
  - Security Light
    162
  - Cruise Control Light
    163
  - Reduced Engine Power Light
    163
  - Check Gages Warning Light
    164
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
    164
  - Highbeam on Light
    164
  - Tow/Haul Mode Light
    164
  - Fuel Gage
    165
- Audio System(S)
  
  166
  - Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)
    167
  - Setting the Time for Radios Without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
    167
  - AM-FM Radio
    168
    
    Finding a Station
    168
    
    Playing the Radio
    168
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    169
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    169
    
    Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
    169
    
    Radio Messages
    170
  - Radio with CD
    170
    
    Finding a Station
    171
    
    Playing a CD
    172
    
    Radio Messages
    172
  - Radio with Cassette and CD
    175
    
    Radio Data System (Rds)
    175
    
    Playing the Radio
    176
    
    Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
    178
    
    Rds Messages
    180
    
    Playing a Cassette Tape
    181
    
    Cassette Tape Messages
    183
    
    CD Adapter Kits
    183
  - Radio with Six-Disc CD
    187
    
    Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
    190
    
    Setting Preset Ptys (RDS Only)
    191
    
    Using Song List Mode
    196
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios)
    198
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios)
    198
  - Care of the Cassette Tape Player
    199
  - Radio Reception
    199
  - Care of Your Cds
    200
  - Care of the CD Player
    201
  - Chime Level Adjustment
    201
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    201
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

203
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  203
  - Defensive Driving
    204
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  204
  - Drunken Driving
    205
  - Braking
    208
  - Control of a Vehicle
    208
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    209
    
    Using Anti-Lock
    210
  - Braking in Emergencies
    210
  - Locking Rear Axle
    210
  - Stabilitrak System
    211
    
    System Operation
    212
    
    Power Steering
    213
    
    Traction Control Operation
    213
  - All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
    213
  - Steering
    213
    
    Steering Tips
    214
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    215
  - Off-Road Recovery
    216
  - Passing
    216
  - Loss of Control
    218
  - Driving at Night
    219
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    220
    
    Driving through Deep Standing Water
    221
    
    Driving through Flowing Water
    222
    
    Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    222
  - City Driving
    222
  - Freeway Driving
    223
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    224
  - Highway Hypnosis
    225
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    226
  - Winter Driving
    227
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    228
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    229
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    231
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    232
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    233
    
    Tire and Loading Information Label
    233
    
    Certification/Tire Label
    236
    
    Add-On Equipment
    237
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    232
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    237
    
    All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
    238
    
    Dinghy Towing
    238
    
    Dolly Towing
    238
- Towing
  
  237
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    237
  - Towing a Trailer
    239
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    240
    
    Tow/Haul Mode
    240
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    241
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    246
    
    Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    248
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    250
    
    Safety Chains
    250
    
    Trailer Brakes
    250
    
    Following Distance
    251
    
    Driving on Grades
    252
    
    Making Turns
    252
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    252
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    253
    
    Parking on Hills
    253
    
    When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
    253
    
    Trailer Wiring Harness
    254
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

255
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  255
- Service
  
  257
- Fuel
  
  259
  - Gasoline Octane
    259
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    259
  - California Fuel
    260
  - Additives
    260
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    261
  - Filling the Tank
    262
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    264
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  264
  - Hood Release
    265
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    266
  - Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
    267
    
    Checking Engine Oil
    267
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    268
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    269
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    270
    
    When to Change Engine Oil
    270
  - Engine Oil Life System (Gasoline Engine)
    270
    
    How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    271
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    271
  - When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    272
  - How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    272
  - How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
    273
    
    Checking the Fluid Level
    274
    
    How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid
    276
  - Engine Coolant
    276
    
    What to Use
    277
    
    Adding Coolant
    278
    
    Engine Overheating
    279
  - Radiator Pressure Cap
    279
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    279
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    280
  - Cooling System
    280
  - Engine Fan Noise
    286
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    286
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    287
    
    How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    287
    
    Adding Washer Fluid
    288
    
    Brake Fluid
    288
  - Brakes
    288
    
    Checking Brake Fluid
    289
    
    What to Add
    290
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    291
    
    Brake Wear
    291
    
    Brake Adjustment
    292
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    292
    
    Vehicle Storage
    292
  - Battery
    292
  - Jump Starting
    293
- All-Wheel Drive
  
  297
  - How to Check Lubricant
    297
- Front Axle
  
  298
- Rear Axle
  
  298
  - When to Check Lubricant
    298
- Noise Control System
  
  299
  - Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited
    299
- Bulb Replacement
  
  300
  - Halogen Bulbs
    301
  - Headlamps
    301
  - Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps
    303
  - Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)
    304
  - Taillamps
    304
  - Replacement Bulbs
    305
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  306
- Tires
  
  307
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    308
    
    Tire Size
    310
    
    Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    311
    
    Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    313
    
    How to Check
    314
    
    When to Check
    314
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    315
  - Dual Tire Operation
    315
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    317
  - Buying New Tires
    318
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    319
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    320
  - Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
    320
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    321
  - Wheel Replacement
    321
  - Used Replacement Wheels
    322
  - Tire Chains
    323
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    324
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    325
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    326
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    329
  - Secondary Latch System
    334
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    336
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    338
  - Spare Tire
    338
- Appearance Care
  
  338
  - Fabric/Carpet
    340
  - Care of Safety Belts
    341
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    341
  - Weatherstrips
    341
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    342
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    342
  - Finish Care
    342
  - Windshield and Wiper Blades
    343
  - Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
    343
  - Aluminum Wheels
    344
  - Tires
    344
  - Chemical Paint Spotting
    345
  - Sheet Metal Damage
    345
  - Finish Damage
    345
  - Underbody Maintenance
    345
  - Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    346
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    347
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  347
  - Engine Identification
    347
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    348
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    348
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    348
- Electrical System
  
  348
  - Headlamp Wiring
    348
  - Floor Console Fuse Block
    349
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    350
    
    Capacities and Speciﬁcations
    353
    
    Engine Specifications
    354
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

355
- Maintenance Schedule
  
  355
  - Introduction
    356
  - Maintenance Requirements
    356
- Maintenance Schedule
  
  356
  - Your Vehicle and the Environment
    356
  - Using the Maintenance Schedule
    357
  - Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine)
    358
  - Additional Required Services
    360
  - Maintenance Footnotes (Gasoline Engine)
    361
  - At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
    363
  - Owner Checks and Services
    363
  - At each Fuel Fill
    364
  - At Least Once a Month
    364
  - At Least Once a Year
    365
    
    Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
    365
    
    Starter Switch Check
    365
    
    Ignition Transmission Lock Check
    366
    
    Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
    366
    
    Underbody Flushing Service
    366
  - (Gasoline Engine)
    367
  - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
    367
  - Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
    369
  - Maintenance Record
    370
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

373
- Customer Assistance and Information
  373
- Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
  376
- Online Owner Center
  376
- GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
  378
- Roadside Assistance Program
  378
  - Scheduling Service Appointments
    380
  - Canadian Roadside Assistance
    380
- Courtesy Transportation
  380
  - Transportation Options
    381
  - Additional Program Information
    382
- Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
  382
- Collision Damage Repair
  383
  - Collision Parts
    384
  - Repair Facility
    384
  - Insuring Your Vehicle
    385
  - If an Accident Occurs
    385
  - Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
    386
  - Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
    387
  - Service Manuals
    388
  - Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
    388
- Reporting Safety Defects
  388
  - Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
    388
  - Service Publications Ordering Information
    388
    
    Current and Past Model Order Forms
    389
    
    Owner's Information
    389
    
    Service Bulletins
    389

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Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Storage Areas

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

Front Axle

Rear Axle

Noise Control System

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

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