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2015 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (1,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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In Brief ...... 1-1 Storage ...... 4-1 Climate Controls ...... 8-1 Instrument Panel ...... 1-2 Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 Initial Drive Information ...... 1-3 Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2 Air Vents ...... 8-3 Vehicle Features ...... 1-12 Maintenance ...... 8-4 Performance and Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 Maintenance ...... 1-15 Controls ...... 5-2 Driving and Operating ...... 9-1 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Driving Information ...... 9-2 Keys, Doors, and Indicators ...... 5-6 Starting and Operating ...... 9-13 Windows ...... 2-1 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-20 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-17 Keys and Locks ...... 2-1 Trip Computer...... 5-20 Automatic Transmission ...... 9-18 Doors ...... 2-8 Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-21 Brakes ...... 9-22 Vehicle Security...... 2-10 Ride Control Systems ...... 9-25 Exterior Mirrors ...... 2-12 Lighting ...... 6-1 Cruise Control ...... 9-28 Interior Mirrors ...... 2-13 Exterior Lighting ...... 6-1 Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-30 Windows ...... 2-14 Interior Lighting ...... 6-3 Fuel ...... 9-37 Lighting Features ...... 6-5 Trailer Towing...... 9-41 Seats and Restraints ...... 3-1 Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-41 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Infotainment System ...... 7-1 Front Seats ...... 3-3 Introduction ...... 7-1 Vehicle Care ...... 10-1 Safety Belts ...... 3-8 Radio ...... 7-5 General Information ...... 10-2 Airbag System ...... 3-15 Audio Players ...... 7-7 Vehicle Checks ...... 10-5 Child Restraints ...... 3-30 Phone ...... 7-10 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-23 Trademarks and License Bulb Replacement ...... 10-23 Agreements ...... 7-19 Electrical System ...... 10-24 Wheels and Tires ...... 10-26 Jump Starting ...... 10-55 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (2,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Towing the Vehicle ...... 10-58 Appearance Care ...... 10-60 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 General Information ...... 11-1 Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-3 Special Application Services ...... 11-7 Additional Maintenance and Care ...... 11-7 Recommended Fluids ...... 11-10 Maintenance Records ...... 11-12 Technical Data ...... 12-1 Vehicle Identification ...... 12-1 Vehicle Data ...... 12-2 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...... 13-14 Index ...... i-1 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (3,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Introduction iii
This manual describes features that Canadian Vehicle Owners may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that Propriétaires Canadiens was not purchased on the vehicle, A French language manual can be model variants, country obtained from your dealer, at specifications, features/applications www.helminc.com, or from: that may not be available in your The names, logos, emblems, region, or changes subsequent to On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, and the printing of this owner manual. ce guide en français auprès du vehicle body designs appearing in concessionnaire ou à l'adresse this manual including, but not limited Refer to the purchase savant: to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, documentation relating to your the CHEVROLET Emblem, and specific vehicle to confirm the Helm, Incorporated CITY EXPRESS are trademarks features. Attention: Customer Service and/or service marks of General 47911 Halyard Drive Keep this manual in the vehicle for Plymouth, MI 48170 Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, quick reference. affiliates, or licensors. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.
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iv Introduction
Using this Manual Symbols { Warning To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and the vehicle, use the Index in the Warning indicates a hazard that labels that use symbols instead of back of the manual. It is an could result in injury or death. text. Symbols are shown along with alphabetical list of what is in the the text describing the operation or manual and the page number where information relating to a specific it can be found. component, control, message, { Caution gauge, or indicator. Danger, Warnings, and Caution indicates a hazard that M : This symbol is shown when Cautions could result in property or vehicle you need to see the owner manual for additional instructions or Warning messages found on vehicle damage. information. labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or * : This symbol is shown when reduce them. you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or { Danger information. Vehicle Symbol Chart Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result Here are some additional symbols in serious injury or death. A circle with a slash through it is a that may be found on the vehicle safety symbol which means “Do and what they mean. For more Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let information on the symbol, refer to this happen.” the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light H or ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (5,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Introduction v
I or $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System J : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps . : Fuel Gauge 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer i : Top Tether Anchors for Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor G : Turn Signal d : Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (6,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
vi Introduction
2 NOTES Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (1,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
In Brief 1-1
Trip Computer ...... 1-14 In Brief Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...... 1-14 Parking Assist ...... 1-14 Instrument Panel Power Outlets ...... 1-14 Instrument Panel ...... 1-2 Performance and Maintenance Initial Drive Information Traction Control/Electronic Initial Drive Information ...... 1-3 Stability Control ...... 1-15 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Tire Pressure Monitor ...... 1-15 System ...... 1-3 Driving for Better Fuel Door Locks ...... 1-4 Economy ...... 1-15 Windows ...... 1-5 Roadside Assistance Seat Adjustment ...... 1-5 Program ...... 1-16 Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8 Safety Belts ...... 1-8 Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-9 Mirror Adjustment ...... 1-9 Interior Lighting ...... 1-10 Exterior Lighting ...... 1-10 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-11 Climate Controls ...... 1-11 Vehicle Features Infotainment System ...... 1-12 Radio(s) ...... 1-12 Portable Audio Devices ...... 1-12 Bluetooth® ...... 1-12 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-13 Cruise Control ...... 1-13 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (2,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
1-2 In Brief
Instrument Panel Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (3,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
In Brief 1-3
1. Air Vents on page 8-3. 11. Fuel Door Release. See Filling Initial Drive 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and the Tank on page 9-38. Lane-Change Signals on Hood Release. See Hood on Information page 6-3. page 10-5. This section provides a brief 3. Instrument Cluster on page 5-7. 12. Steering Wheel Controls on overview about some of the page 5-2 (If Equipped). important features that may or may 4. Cruise Control on page 9-28 (If not be on your specific vehicle. Equipped). 13. Ignition Positions on page 9-14. For more detailed information, refer 5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on to each of the features which can be page 5-2. 14. Parking Assist on page 9-30 (If found later in this owner manual. 6. Rear Window Defogger and Equipped). Heated Mirror Button (if 15. Hazard Warning Flashers on Remote Keyless Entry Equipped). See Climate Control page 6-2. (RKE) System Systems on page 8-1 and 16. Shift Lever. See Continuously Heated Mirrors on page 2-13. If equipped, the RKE transmitter is Variable Transmission (CVT) used to remotely lock and unlock 7. Infotainment on page 7-1. on page 9-18. the doors from up to 10 m (33 ft) 8. Traction Control/Electronic 17. Passenger Airbag Status away from the vehicle. Stability Control on page 9-25. Indicator on page 5-10. 9. Power Mirrors on page 2-13 (If 18. Climate Control Systems on Equipped). page 8-1. 10. Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10-25. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (4,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
1-4 In Brief
K : Press once to unlock the driver When K is pressed, all doors will door. The hazard warning flashers automatically lock within one minute flash once if all doors are closed unless a door is opened, the ignition with the ignition switch in any switch is turned from OFF to ON, position except ON. or Q is pressed. The interior lamp comes on and the 7 : Press and hold 7 to sound the lamp timer activates for 30 seconds panic alarm. Press any button on when the interior lamp switch is in the RKE transmitter to cancel the the DOOR position with the ignition panic alarm. switch in any position except ON. The interior lamp can be See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote immediately turned off by inserting Keyless Entry (RKE) System Keyless Access the key into the ignition switch and Operation on page 2-3. Q : Press to lock all doors. placing the ignition switch in ON or START, by locking the doors with Door Locks The hazard warning flashers flash the RKE transmitter, by pressing the twice and the horn chirps once to door switch, or by pressing OFF on Manual Door Locks indicate all doors are locked. the interior lamp switch. Lock and unlock the door from the outside using the key or the Remote If a door is open and Q is pressed, Press K again within five seconds Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, the doors will lock but the horn will to unlock all remaining doors. The not beep and the hazard warning if equipped. From the inside, slide hazard warning flashers flash once the manual lever on the door flashers will not flash. The horn may if all doors are completely closed. or may not beep. See “Silencing the forward to lock and rearward to Horn Sound Feature” under Remote unlock. Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Door Locks on page 2-5. Operation on page 2-3. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (5,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
In Brief 1-5
Power Door Locks Press or pull up on the switch to Seat Adjustment lower or raise the window. On the front doors, press Q or K on Seat Adjustment the power door lock switch to lock or Express-Up/Down unlock the doors. If equipped, the front windows have See Power Door Locks on page 2-6. an express feature that allows the window to be raised or lowered Windows without holding the switch. Press or pull the switch fully and release it to Power Windows activate the express feature. This mode can be canceled by briefly pressing or pulling the switch. See Power Windows on page 2-14.
To adjust the seat: 1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure the seat is The power window controls (1) are locked in place. on the front doors. The driver door also has a control (2) to operate the front passenger window. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (6,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
1-6 In Brief
Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks
To lift the seat, pull up or push down the lever to adjust the seat. See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3. On the driver seat, move the lever To recline the seatback: on the inboard side of the seat 1. Lift the lever on the side of forward or rearward. the seat. See Lumbar Adjustment on 2. Move the seatback to the page 3-4. desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (7,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
In Brief 1-7
To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-4. Folding Seatback 3. Lift the lever fully and fold the 4. Lift the latch on the inboard side The front passenger seatback may seatback forward until it of the seatback to release fold flat. disengages. the seat. To fold the seatback: 1. Lower the head restraint all the way. See Head Restraints on page 3-2. 2. Move the seat as far back as possible. See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (8,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
1-8 In Brief
Head Restraint Safety Belts Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. 5. Fold the seatback flat over the See Head Restraints on page 3-2 seat cushion. and Seat Adjustment on page 3-3. To raise the seatback: Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use 1. Raise the seatback and push it safety belts properly: rearward. . Safety Belts on page 3-8. 2. Pull up on the recline lever and lean the seatback to the upright . How to Wear Safety Belts seating position. See Reclining Properly on page 3-9. Seatbacks on page 3-4. . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-10. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to . Lower Anchors and Tethers for make sure it is locked in place. Children (LATCH System) on See Folding Seatback on page 3-6. page 3-38. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (9,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
In Brief 1-9
Passenger Sensing vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on System page 5-10. The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard Mirror Adjustment passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag Interior Mirror is affected by the passenger Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear sensing system. See Passenger view of the area behind your Sensing System on page 3-22. vehicle. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid glare of the If equipped with power outside headlamps from behind. mirrors, adjust by selecting the left or right mirror (1) and then use the See Manual Rearview Mirror on control pad (2) to move each mirror page 2-13. to the desired position. See Power Exterior Mirrors Mirrors on page 2-13. If equipped with manual outside mirrors, adjust by pressing up, down, left, or right on the mirror to have a clear view of objects The passenger airbag status behind you. indicator is under the climate controls and is visible when the Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (10,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
1-10 In Brief
Interior Lighting Reading Lamps There are three positions: The dome lamp and reading lamps OFF: Turns all the lamps off, are in the overhead console. except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Dome Lamps ; : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. 5 : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. Press (1) to turn the reading lamp See: on or (2) to turn the reading lamp off. . Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1 See Dome Lamps on page 6-4. The dome lamp operates in any . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ignition switch position. Exterior Lighting on page 6-2 The dome lamp switch has three positions, press the switch to adjust the settings. Press (1) to turn the lamp off, even when a door is open. When the switch is in the (2) position, the lamp comes on when a door is opened. Press (3) to turn the lamp on. The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering column. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (11,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
In Brief 1-11
Windshield Wiper/Washer OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. MIST: For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever up. Windshield Washer Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. With the ignition in the ON position, See Windshield Wiper/Washer on move the windshield wiper lever page 5-2. down to select the wiper speed. HI: Use for fast wipes. Climate Controls 1. Air Delivery Mode Control LO: Use for slow wipes. The vehicle’s heating, cooling, and 2. Outside Air/Recirculation Air ventilation can be controlled with Intake Control this system. 3. Temperature Control 4. Heated Mirrors (If Equipped) 5. Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped) 6. Fan Control INT: Use for intermittent wipes. To 7. A/C (Air Conditioning) adjust wipe frequency, turn the INT See Climate Control Systems on TIME band forward for less frequent page 8-1. wipes or rearward for more frequent wipes. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (12,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
1-12 In Brief
Vehicle Features AUX: Press to change to an Portable Audio Devices auxiliary device. This vehicle has an auxiliary input Infotainment System > : Press to mute and unmute the jack on the lower right side of the audio. faceplate. External devices such as The base radio information is r q ® included in this manual. See the SEEK/TRACK : Radio: an iPod , laptop computer, MP3 infotainment manual for information Press to fast seek or scan stations. player, cassette player, or CD changer can be connected to the on the uplevel radio, audio player, Q TUNE/FF-REW/FOLDER R : phone, navigation system, and auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm Press to seek or scan one station at (1/8 in) input cable. voice recognition. There is also a time. information on settings. This input jack is not an audio For more information about these output; do not plug headphones into and other radio features, see the front auxiliary input jack. Radio(s) Infotainment on page 7-1. The ignition most be in ACC/ See Auxiliary Jack on page 7-9. Storing a Favorite Station ACCESSORY or RUN/START. ® PUSH/PWR: Press to turn the Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, Bluetooth system on and off. and six AM), can be programmed on If equipped with a Bluetooth system, the six numbered buttons. VOL: Turn to increase or decrease it allows users with a the volume. For more information on storing a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to favorite station, see Operation on make and receive hands-free calls AM: Press to change to AM page 7-4. using the vehicle’s audio system stations. and controls. Setting the Clock FM: Press to change to FM The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone stations and press to change For detailed instructions on setting must be paired with the Bluetooth between FM1 and FM2. the clock for your specific audio system before it can be used in the system, see Clock on page 5-3. CD: Press to change to play a CD. vehicle. Not all phones will support Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (13,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
In Brief 1-13
all functions. For more information, g or d : While in one of the Cruise Control see www.gm.com/bluetooth and preset radio station banks, press Bluetooth on page 7-10. and hold for less than 1.5 seconds to change to the previous or next Steering Wheel Controls preset radio station or press to go to the previous or next track on a CD. Press and hold for more than 1.5 seconds to change to the previous or next radio station. Press to change the Bluetooth system language. See “Choosing a Language” in Bluetooth on page 7-10. V : If equipped, press and hold to If equipped with cruise control, use end a call or reject a call. the following buttons: V g : If equipped, press to interact CRUISE ON/OFF: Press to turn with Bluetooth or answer an cruise control on or off. The white Some audio and Bluetooth® controls incoming call. See Bluetooth on indicator comes on in the instrument (if equipped) can be adjusted at the page 7-10. cluster when cruise control is steering wheel. x − or x +: Press x − to decrease turned on. SOURCE: Press to change volume or press x + to increase the between AM, FM, CD, and AUX volume. devices. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-2. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (14,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
1-14 In Brief
ACCEL/RES (Accelerate/ Use the trip odometer reset stem in Keep the sensors on the vehicle's Resume): If there is a set speed in the cluster to cycle through the rear bumper clean to ensure proper memory, press briefly to resume to a available trip computer displays. operation. previously set speed, or press and See Trip Computer on page 5-20. See Parking Assist on page 9-30. hold to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed. Rear Vision Power Outlets Camera (RVC) COAST/SET: Press briefly to set The accessory power outlets can be the speed and activate cruise If equipped, RVC displays a view of used to plug in electrical equipment, control, or press and hold to the area behind the vehicle, on the such as a cell phone or an MP3 decelerate. If cruise control is infotainment system display, when player. already active, use to decrease the vehicle is shifted into The vehicle may have two vehicle speed. R (Reverse). accessory power outlets: CANCEL: Press to disengage See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on . Near the bottom of the center cruise control without erasing the page 9-31. stack. set speed from memory. . On the rear of the center floor See Cruise Control on page 9-28. Parking Assist console. If equipped, this system uses Remove the cover to access and Trip Computer sensors on the rear bumper to replace when not in use. assist with parking and avoiding The vehicle may have a trip objects while in R (Reverse). See Power Outlets on page 5-4. computer. It provides the driver with It operates at speeds less than driving information such as the 5 km/h (3 mph). Rear Parking Assist driving distance for the remaining (RPA) uses audible beeps to fuel, average fuel economy, and provide distance and system instant fuel economy. information. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (15,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
In Brief 1-15
Performance and systems back on. The g The low tire pressure warning light indicator will turn off in the may come on in cool weather when Maintenance instrument cluster. the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This Traction Control/ See Traction Control/Electronic may be an early indicator that the Stability Control on page 9-25. tire pressures are getting low and Electronic Stability the tires need to be inflated to the Control Tire Pressure Monitor proper pressure. The vehicle has a Traction Control This vehicle may have a Tire The TPMS does not replace normal System (TCS) and an Electronic Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). monthly tire maintenance. Maintain Stability Control system that assists the correct tire pressures. with directional control of the vehicle See Tire Pressure Monitor System in difficult driving conditions. Both on page 10-36. systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started. Driving for Better Fuel . To turn off the TCS and Electronic Stability Control Economy systems, press and release the The low tire pressure warning light Driving habits can affect fuel TCS/Electronic Stability Control alerts to a significant loss in mileage. Here are some driving tips button g on the instrument pressure of one of the vehicle's to get the best fuel economy panel to the left of the steering tires. If the warning light comes on, possible. stop as soon as possible and inflate . Avoid fast starts and accelerate wheel. The g indicator will come the tires to the recommended smoothly. on in the instrument cluster. pressure shown on the Tire and . Press and release the TCS/ Loading Information label. See . Brake gradually and avoid Electronic Stability Control Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-9. abrupt stops. button again to turn the TCS and The warning light will remain on until Electronic Stability Control the tire pressure is corrected. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (16,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
1-16 In Brief
. Avoid idling the engine for long Roadside Assistance periods of time. Program . When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 cruise control. TTY Users (U.S. Only): . Always follow posted speed 1-888-889-2438 limits or drive more slowly when Canada: 1-800-268-6800 conditions require. New Chevrolet owners are . Keep vehicle tires properly automatically enrolled in the inflated. Roadside Assistance Program. . Combine several trips into a See Roadside Assistance Program single trip. on page 13-5. . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same size and type as the originals. . Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (1,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1
Power Mirrors ...... 2-13 Keys and Locks Keys, Doors, and Folding Mirrors ...... 2-13 Windows Heated Mirrors ...... 2-13 Keys Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . 2-13 { Warning Keys and Locks Manual Rearview Mirror ...... 2-13 Keys ...... 2-1 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Windows Leaving children in a vehicle with System ...... 2-2 Windows ...... 2-14 the ignition key is dangerous and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Power Windows ...... 2-14 children or others could be System Operation ...... 2-3 Sun Visors ...... 2-16 seriously injured or killed. They Door Locks ...... 2-5 could operate the power windows Power Door Locks ...... 2-6 or other controls or make the Automatic Door Locks ...... 2-7 vehicle move. The windows will Lockout Protection ...... 2-7 function with the keys in the ignition, and children or others Doors could be caught in the path of a Sliding Door ...... 2-8 closing window. Do not leave Back Doors ...... 2-8 children in a vehicle with the Vehicle Security ignition key. Vehicle Security ...... 2-10 Vehicle Alarm System ...... 2-10 Immobilizer ...... 2-11 Immobilizer Operation ...... 2-11 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...... 2-12 Manual Mirrors ...... 2-12 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (2,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows
If it becomes difficult to turn a key, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush or pick. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: Keyless Access . Check the distance. The The key is used for the ignition and transmitter may be too far from all door locks. the vehicle. A key number plate is supplied with . Check the location. Other the keys. Record the key number vehicles or objects may be and keep it in a safe place not in the blocking the signal. vehicle. If the key is lost, see a . Check the transmitter's battery. dealer for duplicates by using the See “Battery Replacement” later key number. Key numbers are not in this section. recorded so it is very important to keep track of the key number plate. . If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your Key Access See your dealer if a replacement dealer or a qualified technician key or additional key is needed. for service. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (3,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry The hazard warning flashers flash placing the ignition switch in ON or twice and the horn chirps once to START, by locking the doors with (RKE) System Operation indicate all doors are locked. the RKE transmitter, by pressing the If equipped, the RKE transmitter door lock switch, or by pressing functions work up to 10 m (33 ft) If a door is open and Q is pressed, OFF on the interior lamp switch. away from the vehicle. the doors will lock but the horn will not beep and the hazard warning When K is pressed, all doors will Other conditions can affect the flashers will not flash. The horn can automatically lock within one minute performance of the transmitter. See be disabled. See “Silencing the unless a door is opened, the ignition Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Horn Sound Feature” in this section. switch is turned from OFF to ON, System on page 2-2. K (Unlock): Press once to unlock or Q is pressed. the driver door. The hazard warning 7 (Panic Alarm): Press and hold flashers flash once if all doors are 7 to sound the panic alarm. Press closed with the ignition switch in any any button on the RKE transmitter position except ON. to cancel the panic alarm. The panic Press K again within five seconds alarm will not work if the key is in to unlock all remaining doors. The the ignition. hazard warning flashers flash once Auto Relock if all doors are completely closed. When K is pressed, all doors will The interior lamp comes on and the automatically lock within one minute lamp timer activates for 30 seconds unless a door is opened, the ignition when the interior lamp switch is in switch is turned from OFF to ON, the DOOR position with the ignition switch in any position except ON. or Q is pressed. (Lock): Press to lock all doors. Q The interior lamp can be immediately turned off by inserting the key into the ignition switch and Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (4,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Silencing the Horn Sound Feature Programming Transmitters to To replace the battery: The Horn Sound feature can be the Vehicle deactivated using the RKE Only RKE transmitters programmed transmitter. to the vehicle will work. If a Press and hold and K for at least transmitter is lost or stolen, a Q replacement can be purchased and two seconds to deactivate the horn programmed through your dealer. sound. The hazard warning flashers When the replacement transmitter is will flash three times to confirm that programmed to the vehicle, all the horn sound feature has been remaining transmitters must also be deactivated. programmed. Any lost or stolen Press and hold again for at least transmitters no longer work once the two seconds to activate the horn new transmitter is programmed. sound. The hazard warning flashers Each vehicle can have up to will flash once and the horn will five transmitters programmed to it. 1. Remove the screw. sound once to confirm that the horn 2. Separate the transmitter with a sound is activated. The horn sound Battery Replacement flat, thin tool. will not deactivate if the alarm is triggered. { Caution . Carefully insert the tool into the notch located along the The RKE transmitter buttons will not When replacing the battery, do parting line of the operate when the key is in the not touch any of the circuitry on transmitter. ignition. the transmitter. Static from your . Twist the tool until the body could damage the transmitter is separated. transmitter. 3. Remove the old battery. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (5,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5
Door Locks Warning (Continued) { Warning injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the Unlocked doors can be vehicle whenever leaving it. dangerous. . Outsiders can easily enter . Passengers, especially through an unlocked door children, can easily open the when you slow down or stop doors and fall out of a moving the vehicle. Locking the doors vehicle. When a door is can help prevent this from locked, the handle will not happening. open it. The chance of being 4. Insert the new battery, positive thrown out of the vehicle in a side facing the bottom of the crash is increased if the Manual Door Locks case. Replace with a CR1620 or doors are not locked. So, all Lock and unlock the doors from the equivalent battery. passengers should wear outside using the key or the Remote 5. Close the lid and install the safety belts properly and the Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, screw securely. doors should be locked if equipped. whenever the vehicle is If the vehicle is equipped with driven. Keyless Entry, see Remote Keyless . Young children who get into Entry (RKE) System Operation on unlocked vehicles may be page 2-3. unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat Front Doors and can suffer permanent From the outside, turn the key (Continued) toward the front of the vehicle to lock and toward the rear to unlock. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (6,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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From the inside, move the inside From the inside, slide the lever From the inside, push the lever lock knob inward to the lock forward (2) to lock and rearward (1) inward to lock (1) or pull outward to position, then close the door. To to unlock. unlock (2). unlock, move the inside lock knob outward to the unlock position. Back Door Power Door Locks Turn the key toward the right of the From the outside, if equipped, turn Sliding Doors vehicle to lock. Turn the key toward the key toward the front of the From the outside, turn the key the left of the vehicle to unlock. toward the front of the vehicle to vehicle to lock all doors. Turn the lock and toward the rear to unlock. key rearward one time to unlock that door. Turn the key rearward again within five seconds to unlock all doors. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (7,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7
Automatic Door Locks 3. Within 20 seconds of performing Step 2, press and hold K on the The doors will lock automatically when the vehicle speed reaches power door lock switch for more 24 km/h (15 mph). than five seconds. To unlock the doors: 4. When activated, the hazard warning flashers will flash twice. . Press K on a door. When deactivated, the hazard warning flashers will flash once. . Shift the transmission into P (Park). 5. The ignition switch must be placed in the OFF and ON The doors will unlock automatically position again between each when the ignition is placed in the settings change. From the inside, press Q or K on OFF position or when the key is the power door lock switch to lock or removed from the ignition. Lockout Protection unlock the doors. To deactivate or activate automatic door unlock: When locking is requested with the driver door open and the key in the 1. Close all doors. ignition, all the doors will lock and 2. Place the ignition in the ON then the driver door will unlock. position. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (8,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Back Doors Doors Warning (Continued) Sliding Door { Warning injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the From the outside: Unlocked doors can be vehicle whenever leaving it. To open, pull the handle and slide dangerous. . Outsiders can easily enter the door toward the rear of the . Passengers, especially through an unlocked door vehicle until the door clicks into the children, can easily open the when you slow down or stop detent. doors and fall out of a moving the vehicle. Locking the doors To close, pull the handle again. The vehicle. When a door is can help prevent this from door will release from the open locked, the handle will not happening. position and slide closed. open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a From the inside: crash is increased if the To open, pull the handle toward the doors are not locked. So, all rear of the vehicle and slide the passengers should wear door until it clicks into the detent. safety belts properly and the To close, pull the handle toward the doors should be locked rear of the vehicle. The door will whenever the vehicle is release from the open position and driven. slide closed. . Young children who get into Make sure the door is completely unlocked vehicles may be closed before driving away. unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (9,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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To open the passenger side back The back doors open fully to door from the outside, pull the approximately 180°. To open either { Caution handle and open until it stops. door to the wide open position, open both doors normally. Do not operate the 180° release latch until the door has been fully opened. Doing so can result in damage to the vehicle and/or malfunction of the mechanism. Always look before fully opening the back doors to avoid an accident with oncoming traffic or pedestrians. When closing the back doors, be sure to close the left-side door before closing the right-side door. To open the driver side back door, pull the latch release at the inside Pull the 180° release latch located edge of the door. on the inside of each back door to To close the back doors, close the release the check link arm. Open driver side back door first. Then the door slowly until it stops. close the passenger side back door. Check to make sure both doors are completely closed. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (10,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Vehicle Security 2. Close all the doors and lock the After 30 seconds the alarm system vehicle in one of three ways: will arm, and the security light will This vehicle has theft-deterrent begin to slowly flash indicating the . Use the key. features; however, they do not make alarm system is operating. the vehicle impossible to steal. . With the door open, press the inside lock button and The system will not arm if any of the Vehicle Alarm System close the door. Make sure following occur during the the key is not inside the 30-second pre-arm time period: This vehicle may have a security vehicle. . The door is unlocked with the system. key, the power door lock switch, . Use the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry or the RKE transmitter. (RKE) System Operation on . Any door is open. page 2-3. . The ignition key is turned to If the lock button is ACC or ON. pressed when the doors are . The key is turned slowly when locked, the lights flash twice locking the door. The security light shows the status and the horn may beep of the system. once to indicate the doors If the key is turned beyond the are locked. vertical position toward the unlock Arming the Alarm System position to remove the key, the 3. Confirm that the security light system may be disarmed when the 1. Close the windows. The system comes on. The security light key is removed. If the security light will arm with open windows. stays on for about 30 seconds. fails to glow for a period of time, Turn off the vehicle and remove The vehicle security system is unlock the door once and lock it the key. now pre-armed. again. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (11,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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When the driver and/or passengers Disarming the Alarm System The system is automatically are in the vehicle, the system will disarmed when the vehicle is Do one of the following to disarm still arm when all doors are closed started with the correct key. The key the alarm system or turn off the and locked and the ignition key is in uses a transponder that matches an alarm if it has been activated: the OFF position. immobilizer control unit in the . Press K on the RKE transmitter. vehicle and automatically disarms Vehicle Security System the system. Only the correct key Activation . Unlock the driver door using starts the vehicle. The vehicle may the key. The security system will activate as not start if the key is damaged. follows: Immobilizer . The headlamps blink and the horn sounds intermittently. The See Radio Frequency Statement on alarm automatically turns off page 13-12. after a period of time. The alarm will sound if the vehicle is Immobilizer Operation tampered with again. This vehicle has an alarm system. If the immobilizer system is . The alarm will sound if opening The system does not have to be malfunctioning, the security light will a door without using the key or manually armed or disarmed. remain on while the ignition switch RKE transmitter, even if the door is placed in ON. is unlocked by using the inside The vehicle is automatically lock knob or the power door lock immobilized when the key is If the engine will not start using a switch. removed. registered key: This security light blinks whenever 1. Leave the ignition in ON for the ignition is placed in LOCK, OFF, about five seconds. or ACC. 2. Turn the ignition to OFF or LOCK, and wait for about 10 seconds. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (12,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2. Exterior Mirrors Manual Mirrors 4. Restart the engine. If the engine will not start, place the Convex Mirrors key on a separate key ring to avoid interference from other devices. { Warning If the light still remains on and/or the A convex mirror can make things, engine will not start, see a dealer for service. Bring all registered keys like other vehicles, look farther along to the dealer. away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, Do not leave the key or device that you could hit a vehicle on the disarms or deactivates the right. Check the inside mirror or theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. Adjust the mirrors by pressing up, down, left, or right on the sides of The passenger side mirror is convex the mirror. shaped. A convex mirror's surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (13,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Interior Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors The mirrors can be folded inward toward the vehicle to prevent Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear damage when going through an view of the area behind your automatic car wash. Push the mirror vehicle. outward to return it to the original Do not spray glass cleaner directly position. on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water. Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: Manual Rearview Mirror 1 (Rear Defogger): Press to If equipped, push the tab forward for heat the mirrors. daytime use and pull it rearward for If equipped with power outside nighttime use to avoid glare of the mirrors, adjust by selecting the left An indicator light in the button lights headlamps from behind. or right mirror (1) and then use the when the outside heated mirrors are control pad (2) to move each mirror activated. to the desired position. See “Rear Window Defogger” under The power mirrors will operate only Climate Control Systems on when the ignition is in the ACC or page 8-1 for more information. ON position. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (14,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Windows Power Windows
{ Warning { Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless Leaving children in a vehicle with adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) especially with the windows transmitter is dangerous for many closed in warm or hot weather. reasons; children or others could They can be overcome by the be badly injured or even killed. extreme heat and suffer They could operate the power permanent injuries or even death windows or other controls or even from heat stroke. make the vehicle move. They could be seriously injured or killed The power window controls (1) are if caught in the path of a closing on the front doors. The driver door window. Do not leave the RKE also has a control (2) to operate the transmitter in a vehicle with front passenger window. children. Press the switch to the first detent to lower the window. Pull to the first detent to raise the window. Release to stop at the desired position. The switches work when the ignition is in ON or for a period of time after the ignition is placed in the OFF position. If the driver or passenger door is opened the power to the windows is canceled. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (15,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Express- Up/Down If the battery on the vehicle has Window Lockout been recharged, disconnected, or is If equipped, the front windows have not working, the auto-reverse an express feature that allows the function may not operate properly. window to be raised or lowered If this occurs, see Programming the without holding the switch. Press or “ Power Windows later in this pull the switch fully and release it to ” section. activate the express feature. This mode can be canceled by briefly pressing or pulling the switch. { Warning Auto-Reverse Function There are some small distances immediately before the closed If any object is in the path of the window when express operation is position which cannot be active, the window stops at the detected. Make sure that all obstacle and auto-reverses to a passengers have their hands, When the window lockout button (1) preset factory position. Weather etc., inside the vehicle before is pressed, only the driver side conditions such as severe icing also closing the window. window can be opened or closed. cause the window to auto-reverse. Press again to cancel the window The window returns to normal lockout function. operation once the obstacle or condition is removed. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (16,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Programming the Power If the power window automatic Windows function does not operate properly after performing this procedure, see If the power window automatic your dealer. function (closing only) does not operate properly, perform the following procedure to reprogram Sun Visors the windows: Pull the sun visor down to block To program each front window: glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side 1. With the ignition in ON or ACC/ window. ACCESSORY, close all doors. 2. Press and hold the power window switch until the window is fully open. 3. Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed. 4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed. The window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the process for the other windows. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (1,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Seats and Restraints 3-1
Seats and Safety Belt Extender ...... 3-13 Adding Equipment to the Safety System Check ...... 3-13 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-29 Restraints Safety Belt Care ...... 3-14 Airbag System Check ...... 3-29 Replacing Safety Belt System Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash ...... 3-14 Parts after a Crash ...... 3-30 Head Restraints Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Airbag System Child Restraints Airbag System ...... 3-15 Older Children ...... 3-30 Front Seats Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-17 Infants and Young Seat Adjustment ...... 3-3 When Should an Airbag Children ...... 3-32 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 3-4 Inflate? ...... 3-18 Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-34 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-4 What Makes an Airbag Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-37 Front Seat Armrest ...... 3-6 Inflate? ...... 3-20 Lower Anchors and Tethers Folding Seatback ...... 3-6 How Does an Airbag for Children (LATCH Safety Belts Restrain? ...... 3-20 System) ...... 3-38 What Will You See after an Replacing LATCH System Safety Belts ...... 3-8 Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-20 Parts After a Crash ...... 3-42 How to Wear Safety Belts Passenger Sensing Securing Child Restraints . . . . 3-42 Properly ...... 3-9 System ...... 3-22 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-10 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Safety Belt Use During Vehicle ...... 3-28 Pregnancy ...... 3-13 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (2,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Head Restraints The vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.
{ Warning
With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not For adjustable head restraints The height of the head restraint can drive until the head restraints for Adjust the head restraint/headrest be adjusted. Pull the head restraint all occupants are installed and so the center is level with the center up to raise it. Try to move the head adjusted properly. of your ears. If your ear position is restraint to make sure that it is still higher than the recommended locked in place. alignment, place the head restraint To lower the head restraint, press at the highest position. the button located on the top of the seatback and push the restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (3,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Head Restraint Removal and Use the following procedure to Front Seats Reinstallation reinstall the head restraint. 1. Align the head restraint stalks Seat Adjustment { Warning with the holes in the seat. Make sure that the head restraint is If the head restraints are removed facing the correct direction. The { Warning for any reason, they should be stalk with the notch (notches) securely stored to prevent them You can lose control of the must be installed in the hole with vehicle if you try to adjust a driver from causing injury to passengers the lock knobs. or damage to the vehicle in case seat while the vehicle is moving. 2. Push and hold the lock knob and of sudden braking or an accident. Adjust the driver seat only when push the head restraint down. the vehicle is not moving. 3. Properly adjust the head Use the following procedure to restraint before an occupant remove the head restraint: uses the seating position. 1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest position. { Warning 2. Press and hold the lock knob. With head restraints that are not 3. Remove the head restraint from installed and adjusted properly, the seat. there is a greater chance that 4. Store the head restraint properly occupants will suffer a neck/ in a secure place so it is not spinal injury in a crash. Do not loose in the vehicle. drive until the head restraints for 5. Reinstall and properly adjust the all occupants are installed and head restraint before an adjusted properly. occupant uses the seating position. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (4,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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To adjust the seat: Lumbar Adjustment Warning (Continued) 1. Lift the bar under the front edge of the seat cushion to unlock injury to the person sitting there. the seat. Always push and pull on the 2. Slide the seat to the desired seatbacks to be sure they are position and release the bar. locked. 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure the seat is locked in place.
On the driver seat, move the lever on the inboard side of the seat forward or rearward. Reclining Seatbacks
{ Warning To recline the seatback: If either seatback is not locked, it 1. Lift the lever on the side of To lift the seat, pull up or push down could move forward in a sudden the seat. the lever to adjust the seat. stop or crash. That could cause (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (5,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then Warning (Continued) release the lever to lock the seatback in place. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will 3. Push and pull on the seatback to be in front of you. In a crash, you make sure it is locked. could go into it, receiving neck or To return the seatback to the upright other injuries. position: The lap belt could go up over 1. Lift the lever fully without your abdomen. The belt forces applying pressure to the would be there, not at your pelvic seatback, and the seatback will bones. This could cause serious return to the upright position. internal injuries. Do not have a seatback reclined if 2. Push and pull on the seatback to For proper protection when the the vehicle is moving. make sure it is locked. vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well { Warning back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly. Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (6,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Front Seat Armrest Folding Seatback { Warning The front passenger seatback may fold flat. Things you put on this seatback can strike and injure people in a { Warning sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Remove or secure all items If you fold the seatback forward to before driving. carry longer objects, such as skis, be sure any such cargo is not near an airbag. In a crash, an inflating airbag might force that { Caution object toward a person. This Folding a seat with the safety could cause severe injury or even belts still fastened may cause death. Secure objects away from damage to the seat or the safety There is an armrest on the inboard the area in which an airbag would side of the driver seat. To raise or belts. Always unbuckle the safety inflate. For more information, see belts and return them to their lower the armrest, push up or pull Where Are the Airbags? on down on the armrest. normal stowed position before page 3-17 and Vehicle Load folding a seat. Limits on page 9-9. To fold the seatback: 1. Lower the head restraint all the way. See Head Restraints on page 3-2. 2. Move the seat as far back as possible. See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (7,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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3. Lift the lever fully and fold the 4. Lift the latch on the inboard side 5. Fold the seatback flat over the seatback forward until it of the seatback to release seat cushion. disengages. the seat. To raise the seatback: 1. Raise the seatback and push it rearward. 2. Pull up on the recline lever and lean the seatback to the upright seating position. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-4. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (8,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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{ Warning Safety Belts Warning (Continued) This section of the manual If either seatback is not locked, it describes how to use safety belts It is extremely dangerous to ride could move forward in a sudden properly. It also describes some in a cargo area, inside or outside stop or crash. That could cause things not to do with safety belts. of a vehicle. In a collision, injury to the person sitting there. passengers riding in these areas Always push and pull on the { Warning are more likely to be seriously seatbacks to be sure they are injured or killed. Do not allow locked. Do not let anyone ride where a passengers to ride in any area of safety belt cannot be worn the vehicle that is not equipped 3. Push and pull on the seatback to properly. In a crash, if you or your with seats and safety belts. make sure it is locked in place. passenger(s) are not wearing Always wear a safety belt, and safety belts, injuries can be much check that all passenger(s) are worse than if you are wearing restrained properly too. safety belts. You can be seriously injured or killed by hitting things inside the vehicle harder or by This vehicle has indicators as a being ejected from the vehicle. In reminder to buckle the safety belts. addition, anyone who is not See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5-9. buckled up can strike other passengers in the vehicle. (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (9,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a This section is only for people of safety belt? adult size. A: You could be — whether you are There are special things to know wearing a safety belt or not. about safety belts and children. And Your chance of being conscious there are different rules for smaller during and after a crash, so you children and infants. If a child will be can unbuckle and get out, is riding in the vehicle, see Older When riding in a vehicle, you travel much greater if you are belted. Children on page 3-30 or Infants and Young Children on page 3-32. as fast as the vehicle does. If the Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why vehicle stops suddenly, you keep Follow those rules for everyone's should I have to wear safety protection. going until something stops you. belts? It could be the windshield, the It is very important for all occupants instrument panel, or the safety belts! A: Airbags are supplemental to buckle up. Statistics show that systems only; so they work with unbelted people are hurt more often When you wear a safety belt, you safety belts — not instead of and the vehicle slow down together. in crashes than those who are them. Whether or not an airbag wearing safety belts. There is more time to stop because is provided, all occupants still you stop over a longer distance and, have to buckle up to get the when worn properly, your strongest most protection. bones take the forces from the Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (10,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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There are important things to know would apply force on your Lap-Shoulder Belt about wearing a safety belt properly. abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. . Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. The following instructions explain These parts of the body are best how to wear a lap-shoulder belt able to take belt restraining properly. forces. The shoulder belt locks if 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is there is a sudden stop or crash. adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” { Warning in the Index.
You can be seriously injured, or even killed, by not wearing your safety belt properly. . Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front . Never allow the lap or of you. shoulder belt to become loose or twisted. . Always use the correct buckle for your seating position. . Never wear the shoulder belt under both arms or behind . Wear the lap part of the belt low your back. and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, . Never route the lap or this applies force to the strong shoulder belt over an pelvic bones and you would be armrest. less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (11,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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2. Pick up the latch plate and pull later in this section for the belt across you. Do not let it instructions on use and get twisted. important safety information. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. If the shoulder portion of the passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. 3. Push the latch plate into the If this happens, let the belt go buckle until it clicks. back all the way and start again. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety 5. To make the lap part tight, pull Belt Extender on page 3-13. up on the shoulder belt. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (12,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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should be close to, but not Release the adjustment button (1) to contacting, the neck. Improper lock the shoulder belt height shoulder belt height adjustment adjuster into position. could reduce the effectiveness of After the height adjuster is set to the the safety belt in a crash. See How desired position, make sure it is to Wear Safety Belts Properly on locked in place. Try to move the page 3-9. height adjuster up or down without pulling out on the button (1). Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard To unlatch the belt, push the button occupants. Although the safety belt on the buckle. The belt should pretensioners cannot be seen, they return to its stowed position. are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety Before a door is closed, be sure the belts during certain types of frontal safety belt is out of the way. If a crashes if the threshold conditions door is slammed against a safety for pretensioner activation are met. belt, damage can occur to both the Safety belt pretensioners can also safety belt and the vehicle. To adjust, pull out the adjustment help tighten the safety belts in a Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster button (1) and move the height side crash or rollover event. adjuster (2) to the desired position The vehicle has a shoulder belt When a pretensioner activates, so the belt passes over the center of height adjuster for the driver. smoke is released and a loud noise the shoulder. The belt should be may be heard. This smoke is not Adjust the height so the shoulder away from your face and neck, but harmful and does not indicate a fire. portion of the belt is on the shoulder not falling off your shoulder. and not falling off of it. The belt Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (13,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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This could cause breathing Safety Belt Extender problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, But if a safety belt is not long they will need to be replaced, and enough, your dealer will order you the vehicle's safety belt system will an extender. When you go in to probably need other new parts. See order it, take the heaviest coat you Replacing Safety Belt System Parts will wear, so the extender will be after a Crash on page 3-14. long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone Safety Belt Use During else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. The extender Pregnancy A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap has been designed for adults. Never Safety belts work for everyone, portion should be worn as low as use it for securing child seats. To including pregnant women. Like all possible, below the rounding, wear it, attach it to the regular safety occupants, they are more likely to throughout the pregnancy. belt. See the instruction sheet that be seriously injured if they do not comes with the extender. wear safety belts. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety Safety System Check belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a Now and then, check that the safety crash. For pregnant women, as for belt reminder light, safety belts, anyone, the key to making safety buckles, latch plates, retractors, and belts effective is wearing them anchorages are all working properly. properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (14,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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to have it repaired. Torn or frayed . If dirt builds up in the shoulder Replacing Safety Belt safety belts may not protect you in a belt guide of the safety belt crash. They can rip apart under anchors, the safety belts may System Parts after a impact forces. If a belt is torn or retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder Crash frayed, get a new one right away. belt guide with a clean, dry cloth. Make sure the safety belt reminder Periodically check to see that { Warning light is working. See Safety Belt the safety belt and the metal Reminders on page 5-9. components, such as buckles, A crash can damage the safety tongues, retractors, flexible wires belt system in the vehicle. Keep safety belts clean and dry. and anchors, work properly. A damaged safety belt system See Safety Belt Care on page 3-14. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts, may not properly protect the or other damage on the webbing person using it, resulting in Safety Belt Care is found, the entire safety belt serious injury or even death in a . To clean the safety belt webbing, assembly should be replaced. crash. To help make sure the apply a mild soap solution or any safety belt systems are working solution recommended for { Warning properly after a crash, have them cleaning upholstery or carpet. inspected and any necessary Then, wipe with a cloth and Do not bleach or dye safety belts. replacements made as soon as allow the safety belts to dry in It may severely weaken them. In possible. the shade. Do not allow the a crash, they might not be able to safety belts to retract until they provide adequate protection. are completely dry. Clean safety belts only with mild After a minor crash, replacement of soap and lukewarm water. safety belts may not be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (15,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System For seat-mounted side impact belt assemblies inspected or airbags, the word SRS AIRBAG is replaced. The vehicle has the following on the side of the seatback closest airbags: New parts and repairs may be to the door. necessary even if the safety belt . A frontal airbag for the driver. For roof-rail airbags, the word SRS system was not being used at the . A frontal airbag for the front CURTAIN AIRBAG is at the top of time of the crash. outboard passenger. the pillar behind the front seats. Have the safety belt pretensioners . A seat-mounted side impact Airbags are designed to supplement checked if the vehicle has been in a airbag for the driver. the protection provided by safety crash, or if the airbag readiness light belts. Even though today's airbags stays on after you start the vehicle . A seat-mounted side impact are also designed to help reduce or while you are driving. See Airbag airbag for the front outboard the risk of injury from the force of an Readiness Light on page 5-9. passenger. inflating bag, all airbags must inflate . A roof-rail airbag for the driver. very quickly to do their job. . A roof-rail airbag for the front Here are the most important things outboard passenger. to know about the airbag system: All of the airbags have the word SRS AIRBAG on the trim or on a { Warning label near the deployment opening. You can be severely injured or For frontal airbags, the word SRS killed in a crash if you are not AIRBAG will appear on the middle wearing your safety belt, even part of the steering wheel for the with airbags. Airbags are driver and on the instrument panel designed to work with safety for the front outboard passenger. belts, not replace them. Also, (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (16,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) { Warning
airbags are not designed to inflate airbag when it inflates can be Children who are up against, in every crash. In some crashes seriously injured or killed. Do not or very close to, any airbag when safety belts are the only restraint. sit unnecessarily close to any it inflates can be seriously injured See When Should an Airbag airbag, as you would be if sitting or killed. Always secure children Inflate? on page 3-18. on the edge of the seat or leaning properly in the vehicle. To read Wearing your safety belt during a forward. Safety belts help keep how, see Older Children on crash helps reduce the chance of you in position before and during page 3-30 or Infants and Young hitting things inside the vehicle or a crash. Always wear a safety Children on page 3-32. being ejected from it. Airbags are belt, even with airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible “supplemental restraints” to the safety belts. Everyone in the while still maintaining control of vehicle should wear a safety belt the vehicle. properly, whether or not there is Occupants should not lean on or an airbag for that person. sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags and/or roof-rail airbags. There is an airbag readiness light { Warning on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Because airbags inflate with great The system checks the airbag force and faster than the blink of electrical system for malfunctions. an eye, anyone who is up The light tells you if there is an against, or very close to any electrical problem. See Airbag (Continued) Readiness Light on page 5-9. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (17,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Where Are the Airbags? { Warning
If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an Passenger Side Shown, Driver airbag, and do not attach or put Side Similar anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other The driver frontal airbag is in the The seat-mounted side impact airbag covering. center of the steering wheel. airbags for the driver and front outboard passenger are in the side Do not use seat accessories that The front outboard passenger of the seatbacks closest to the door. block the inflation path of a frontal airbag is in the passenger seat-mounted side impact airbag. side instrument panel. The roof-rail airbags for the driver and front outboard passenger are in Never secure anything to the roof the trim above the side windows. of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags by routing a rope or tie‐down through any door or window opening. If you do, the path of an inflating roof-rail airbag will be blocked. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (18,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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When Should an Airbag front outboard passenger's head and chest. Frontal airbags do not Warning (Continued) Inflate? provide restraint to the lower body. reduce the risk or severity of This vehicle is equipped with Depending upon sensor input and injury in various kinds of airbags. See Airbag System on crash severity, it is possible that accidents. page 3-15. Airbags are designed to only one frontal airbag may inflate . inflate when the ignition is in the ON during a crash. The front passenger airbag position and the impact exceeds the will not inflate if the specific airbag system's deployment In addition, the vehicle has passenger airbag status threshold. Deployment thresholds advanced technology frontal indicator is lit or if the front are used to predict how severe a airbags. Advanced technology passenger seat is crash is likely to be in time for the frontal airbags adjust the restraint unoccupied. For more airbags to inflate and help restrain according to crash severity and information, see Passenger the occupants. The vehicle has safety belt usage. Airbag Status Indicator on electronic sensors that help the In any particular crash, no one can page 5-10. airbag system determine the say whether an airbag should have . The safety belts and the front severity of the impact. Deployment inflated simply because of the airbags are most effective thresholds can vary with specific vehicle damage or repair costs. when you are sitting well vehicle design. back and upright in the seat Frontal airbags are designed to { Warning with both feet on the floor. inflate in higher severity frontal The front airbags inflate with collisions, although they may inflate . The front airbags ordinarily great force. Even with the if the forces in another type of will not inflate in the event of advanced airbag system, collision are similar to those of a a side impact, rear impact, if you are unrestrained, higher severity frontal impact, to rollover, or lower severity leaning forward, sitting help reduce the potential for severe frontal collision. Always wear sideways, or out of position in injuries, mainly to the driver's or your safety belt to help (Continued) (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (19,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) { Warning
any way, you are at greater . The front passenger seat is Front seat-mounted side impact risk of injury or death in a equipped with a Passenger airbags and roof-rail rollover crash. You may also receive Sensing System (weight airbags: serious or fatal injuries from sensor) that turns the front . the front airbag if you are up passenger airbag off under The seat-mounted side against it when it inflates. some conditions. This sensor impact airbags and roof-rail Always sit back against the is only used in this seat. airbags ordinarily will not seatback and as far away as Failure to be properly seated inflate in the event of a frontal practical from the steering and wearing the safety belt impact, rear impact, or lower wheel or instrument panel. can increase the risk or severity side collision. Always Always use the safety belts. severity of injury in an wear your safety belts to help accident. For more reduce the risk or severity of . The driver and front information, see Passenger injury in various kinds of passenger safety belt buckles accidents. are equipped with sensors Airbag Status Indicator on . that detect if the safety belts page 5-10. The safety belts, the seat-mounted side impact are fastened. The advanced . Keep hands on the outside of airbag system monitors the the steering wheel. Placing airbags, and roof-rail airbags severity of a collision and them inside the steering are most effective when you safety belt usage, then wheel rim could increase the are sitting with both feet on inflates the airbags as risk that they are injured the floor. The seat-mounted needed. Failure to properly when the front airbag inflates. side impact airbags and wear the safety belts can roof-rail airbags inflate with increase the risk or severity great force. Do not allow of injury in an accident. anyone sitting in the seats to (Continued) (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (20,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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How Does an Airbag not toward those airbags. See When Warning (Continued) Should an Airbag Inflate? on Restrain? page 3-18. extend their hand out of the In moderate to severe frontal or window or lean against Airbags should never be regarded near frontal collisions, even belted the door. as anything more than a supplement occupants can contact the steering to safety belts. . Do not use seat covers on wheel or the instrument panel. In the seatbacks. They may moderate to severe side collisions, interfere with seat-mounted even belted occupants can contact What Will You See after side impact airbag inflation. the inside of the vehicle. an Airbag Inflates? Airbags supplement the protection After the frontal airbags and What Makes an Airbag provided by safety belts by seat-mounted side impact airbags distributing the force of the impact inflate, they quickly deflate, so Inflate? more evenly over the quickly that some people may not In a deployment event, the sensing occupant's body. even realize an airbag inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least system sends an electrical signal Rollover capable roof-rail airbags partially inflated for some time after triggering a release of gas from the are designed to help contain the they inflate. Some components of inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the head and chest of occupants in the the airbag module may be hot for airbag causing the bag to break out front outboard seating positions. several minutes. For location of the of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, The rollover capable roof-rail airbags, see Where Are the and related hardware are all part of airbags are designed to help reduce Airbags? on page 3-17. the airbag module. the risk of full or partial ejection in For airbag locations, see Where Are rollover events, although no system The parts of the airbag that come the Airbags? on page 3-17. can prevent all such ejections. into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may But airbags would not help in many be some smoke and dust coming types of collisions, primarily from the vents in the deflated because the occupant's motion is airbags. Airbag inflation does not Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (21,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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prevent the driver from seeing out of parts for the airbag system. the windshield or being able to steer { Warning If you do not get them, the the vehicle, nor does it prevent airbag system will not be there people from leaving the vehicle. A crash severe enough to inflate to help protect you in another the airbags may have also crash. A new system will include damaged important functions in { Warning airbag modules and possibly the vehicle, such as the fuel other parts. The service manual When an airbag inflates, there system, brake and steering for the vehicle covers the need may be dust in the air. This dust systems, etc. Even if the vehicle to replace other parts. appears to be drivable after a could cause breathing problems . The vehicle has a crash sensing moderate crash, there may be for people with a history of and diagnostic module which asthma or other breathing trouble. concealed damage that could records information after a To avoid this, everyone in the make it difficult to safely operate crash. See Vehicle Data vehicle should get out as soon as the vehicle. Recording and Privacy on it is safe to do so. If you have Use caution if you should attempt page 13-14 and Event Data breathing problems but cannot to restart the engine after a crash Recorders on page 13-14. get out of the vehicle after an has occurred. . Let only qualified technicians airbag inflates, then get fresh air work on the airbag systems. by opening a window or a door. In many crashes severe enough to Improper service can mean that If you experience breathing inflate the airbag, windshields are an airbag system will not work problems following an airbag broken by vehicle deformation. properly. See your dealer for deployment, you should seek Additional windshield breakage may service. medical attention. also occur from the front outboard passenger airbag. . Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (22,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Passenger Sensing seven seconds. When the system check is complete, the word OFF System and the symbol for off will be visible if the front outboard passenger { Warning frontal airbag is turned off and the front outboard passenger seat is The front passenger airbag is occupied. See Passenger Airbag designed to automatically turn off Status Indicator on page 5-10. under some conditions. Read this section carefully to learn how it The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard operates. Proper use of the seat, passenger frontal airbag, under safety belt, and child restraints is certain conditions. No other airbag necessary for most effective The vehicle has a passenger is affected by the passenger protection. Failure to follow all sensing system for the front sensing system. instructions in this manual outboard passenger position. The concerning the use of seats, The passenger sensing system passenger airbag status indicator is works with sensors that are part of safety belts, and child restraints under the climate controls. can increase the risk or severity the front outboard passenger seat. The sensors are designed to detect of injury in an accident. the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag should be allowed to inflate or not. If the front outboard passenger seat is unoccupied, the passenger airbag After the ignition switch is placed in status indicator will not remain lit, the ON position, the passenger and the front outboard passenger airbag status indicator on the frontal airbag will be turned off. instrument panel will light for about Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (23,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Rear-facing child restraints should { Warning Warning (Continued) not be transported in the vehicle, even if the airbag is off. To ensure proper operation of the passenger airbag may deploy passenger’s advanced airbag in a collision. Also, the Never put a rear-facing child seat in system, observe the following passenger airbag status the front. This is because the risk to items: indicator may not light. For the rear-facing child is so great, more information, see if the airbag inflates. . Do not place heavy loads Securing Child Restraints on heavier than 1 kg (2.2 lb) on page 3-42 for information { Warning the seatback, in the about installing and using underseat storage bin, head child restraints. A child in a rear-facing child restraint, or in the seatback restraint can be seriously injured pocket. . Confirm the operating condition with the passenger or killed if the front outboard . Do not store luggage behind airbag status indicator. passenger frontal airbag inflates. the seat that can press into This is because the back of the the seatback. . If you notice that the rear-facing child restraint would passenger airbag status . be very close to the inflating If a forward-facing child indicator light is not operating airbag. A child in a forward-facing restraint is installed in the as described in this section, child restraint can be seriously passenger seat, do not take your vehicle to your position the passenger seat dealer to check the injured or killed if the front so the child restraint contacts passenger sensing system. outboard passenger frontal airbag the instrument panel. If the inflates and the passenger seat is child restraint does contact in a forward position. According to accident statistics, the instrument panel, the (Continued) system may determine the children are safer when properly seat is occupied and the secured in a rear seat in a correct (Continued) child restraint for their weight and size. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (24,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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. The system determines that a When the passenger sensing Warning (Continued) small child is present in a child system has allowed the airbag to be restraint. enabled, the passenger airbag Even if the passenger sensing . The system determines that a status indicator will not be lit. system has turned off the front small child is present in a outboard passenger frontal For some children who have booster seat. airbag, no system is fail-safe. No outgrown child restraints, and for one can guarantee that an airbag . A front outboard passenger very small adults, the passenger will not deploy under some takes his/her weight off of the sensing system may or may not turn off the front outboard passenger unusual circumstance, even seat for a period of time. frontal airbag, depending upon the though it is turned off. . The front outboard passenger person's seating posture and body Do not secure a rear-facing child seat is occupied by a smaller build. Everyone in the vehicle who restraint in the vehicle. person, such as a child who has has outgrown child restraints should outgrown child restraints. wear a safety belt properly If you secure a forward-facing — . There is a critical problem with whether or not there is an airbag for child restraint in the vehicle, the airbag system or the that person. always move the front passenger passenger sensing system. seat as far back as it will go. The passenger sensing system is { Warning designed to turn on the front The passenger sensing system is outboard passenger frontal airbag If the airbag readiness light ever designed to turn off the front anytime the system senses that a comes on and stays on, outboard passenger airbag if: person of adult size is sitting or flashes, it means that . The front outboard passenger properly in the front outboard something may be wrong with the seat is unoccupied. passenger seat. airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have . The system determines that an the vehicle serviced right away. infant is present in a rear-facing child restraint. (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (25,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Warning (Continued) restraint and restarting the Adult-Sized Occupant vehicle, the off indicator is still See Airbag Readiness Light on not lit, turn the vehicle off. Then page 5-9 for more information, slightly recline the vehicle including important safety seatback and adjust the seat information. cushion, if adjustable, to make sure that the vehicle seatback is If the Off Indicator Is Not Lit for not pushing the child restraint a Child Restraint into the seat cushion. Also make sure the child restraint is not If a child restraint has been installed trapped under the vehicle head and the off indicator is not lit: restraint. If this happens, adjust 1. Turn the vehicle off. the head restraint. See Head Restraints on page 3-2. 2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle. 6. Restart the vehicle. If a person of adult size is sitting in 3. Remove any additional items If the off indicator is still not lit, do the front outboard passenger seat, from the seat such as blankets, not install a child restraint in this but the off indicator is lit, it could be cushions, seat covers, seat vehicle and check with your dealer. because that person is not sitting heaters, or seat massagers. properly in the seat. Use the following steps to allow the system 4. Reinstall the child restraint to detect that person and enable the following the directions provided front outboard passenger frontal by the child restraint airbag: manufacturer and refer to Securing Child Restraints on 1. Turn the vehicle off. page 3-42. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (26,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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2. Remove any additional material aftermarket equipment except when from the seat, such as blankets, Warning (Continued) approved by GM for your specific cushions, seat covers, seat vehicle. See Adding Equipment to heaters, or seat massagers. ride in the front outboard the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on passenger seat, if the passenger page 3-29 for more information 3. Place the seatback in the fully airbag off indicator is lit. upright position. about modifications that can affect how the system operates. 4. Have the person sit upright in Additional Factors Affecting the seat, centered on the seat System Operation { Warning cushion, with legs comfortably extended. Safety belts help keep the Stowing of articles under the 5. Restart the vehicle and have the passenger in position on the seat passenger seat or between the person remain in this position for during vehicle maneuvers and passenger seat cushion and two to three minutes after the off braking, which helps the passenger seatback may interfere with the sensing system maintain the indicator is not lit. proper operation of the passenger passenger airbag status. See sensing system. “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” { Warning in the Index for additional information about the importance of If the front outboard passenger proper restraint use. airbag is turned off for an { Warning adult-sized occupant, the airbag A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, . Do not place any objects on will not be able to inflate and help the steering wheel pad or on protect that person in a crash, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat the instrument panel. Also, do resulting in an increased risk of not place any objects serious injury or even death. An massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system between any occupant and adult-sized occupant should not operates. We recommend that you the steering wheel or (Continued) not use seat covers or other (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (27,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) instrument panel. Such can also affect the operation structure. This could affect objects may become of the airbag system and proper operation of the front dangerous projectiles and result in serious personal airbag system. cause injury if the front injury. . Tampering with the front airbags inflate. . Immediately after inflation, airbag system may result in . Do not place objects with several front airbag system serious personal injury. sharp edges on the seat. components will be hot. Do Tampering includes changes Also, do not place heavy not touch them; you may to the steering wheel and the objects on the seat that will severely burn yourself. instrument panel assembly by leave permanent impressions placing material over the . No unauthorized changes in the seat. Such objects can should be made to any steering wheel pad and damage the seat or components or wiring of the above the instrument panel, passenger sensing system supplemental airbag system. or by installing additional trim sensors (weight sensors). This is to prevent accidental material around the airbag This can affect the operation inflation of the supplemental system. of the airbag system and airbag or damage to the . Removing or modifying the result in serious personal supplemental airbag system. front passenger seat may injury. affect the function of the . Do not make unauthorized . Do not use water or acidic airbag and result in serious changes to your vehicle’s cleaners (hot steam cleaners) electrical system, suspension personal injury. on the seat. This can damage system, or front end . Modifying or tampering with the seat or passenger (Continued) the front passenger seat may sensing system sensors. This result personal injury. For (Continued) (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (28,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Servicing the Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Airbag-Equipped Vehicle example, do not change the Tampering with the safety belt Airbags affect how the vehicle front seats by placing system may result in serious should be serviced. There are parts material on the seat cushion personal injury. of the airbag system in several or by installing additional trim . Work on and around the front places around the vehicle. Your material, such as seat covers, airbag system should be dealer and the service manual have on the seat that are not done by your dealer. information about servicing the specifically designed to Installation of electrical vehicle and the airbag system. To assure proper airbag equipment should also be purchase a service manual, see operation. Additionally, do not done by your dealer. The Service Publications Ordering stow any objects under the supplemental airbag system Information on page 13-11. front passenger seat or the wiring harnesses should not seat cushion and seatback. be modified or disconnected; { Warning Such objects may interfere airbag wiring harness with the proper operation of connectors are yellow and the passenger sensing For up to three minutes after the orange for easy identification. vehicle is turned off and the system sensor (weight Unauthorized electrical test sensor). battery is disconnected, an airbag equipment and probing can still inflate during improper . No unauthorized changes devices should not be used service. You can be injured if you should be made to any on the airbag system. are close to an airbag when it components or wiring of the . A cracked windshield should inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. safety belt system. This may be replaced immediately by a They are probably part of the affect the front airbag system. qualified repair facility. airbag system. Be sure to follow (Continued) A cracked windshield could (Continued) affect the function of the supplemental airbag system. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (29,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Your dealer and the service manual turning off the passenger airbag(s). Warning (Continued) have information about the location See Passenger Sensing System on of the airbag sensors, sensing and page 3-22. proper service procedures, and diagnostic module, and airbag If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail make sure the person performing wiring. work for you is qualified to do so. airbags, see Different Size Tires In addition, the vehicle has a and Wheels on page 10-43 for passenger sensing system for the additional important information. Adding Equipment to the front outboard passenger position, If you have to modify your vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle which includes sensors that are part because you have a disability and of the passenger seat. The you have questions about whether Adding accessories that change the passenger sensing system may not vehicle's frame, bumper system, the modifications will affect the operate properly if the original seat vehicle's airbag system, or if you height, front end, or side sheet trim is replaced with non-GM metal, may keep the airbag system have questions about whether the covers, upholstery, or trim; or with airbag system will be affected if the from working properly. The GM covers, upholstery, or trim operation of the airbag system can vehicle is modified for any other designed for a different vehicle. Any reason, call Customer Assistance. also be affected by changing or object, such as an aftermarket seat moving any parts of the front seats, See Customer Assistance Offices heater or a comfort-enhancing pad on page 13-3. safety belts, the airbag sensing and or device, installed under or on top diagnostic module, steering wheel, of the seat fabric, could also instrument panel, any of the airbag interfere with the operation of the Airbag System Check modules, ceiling or pillar garnish passenger sensing system. This The airbag system does not need trim, front sensors, side impact could either prevent proper regularly scheduled maintenance or sensors, or airbag wiring. deployment of the passenger replacement. Make sure the airbag airbag(s) or prevent the passenger readiness light is working. See sensing system from properly Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-9. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (30,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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{ Caution Warning (Continued) Child Restraints If an airbag covering is damaged, protect you and your Older Children opened, or broken, the airbag passenger(s) in a crash, resulting may not work properly. Do not in serious injury or even death. To open or break the airbag help make sure the airbag coverings. If there are any systems are working properly opened or broken airbag after a crash, have them coverings, have the airbag inspected and any necessary covering and/or airbag module replacements made as soon as replaced. For the location of the possible. airbags, see Where Are the Airbags? on page 3-17. See your If an airbag inflates, you will need to dealer for service. replace airbag system parts. See your dealer for service.
Replacing Airbag System If the airbag readiness light stays on Older children who have outgrown Parts after a Crash after the vehicle is started or comes booster seats should wear the on when you are driving, the airbag vehicle safety belts. system may not work properly. Have { Warning the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on A crash can damage the airbag page 5-9. systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (31,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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The manufacturer's instructions that Q: What is the proper way to come with the booster seat state the wear safety belts? { Warning weight and height limitations for that A: An older child should wear a booster. Use a booster seat with a Never allow more than one child lap-shoulder belt and get the to wear the same safety belt. The lap-shoulder belt until the child additional restraint a shoulder passes the fit test below: safety belt cannot properly spread belt can provide. The shoulder the impact forces. In a crash, they . Sit all the way back on the seat. belt should not cross the face or can be crushed together and Do the knees bend at the seat neck. The lap belt should fit seriously injured. A safety belt edge? If yes, continue. If no, snugly below the hips, just must be used by only one person return to the booster seat. touching the top of the thighs. at a time. This applies belt force to the . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on child's pelvic bones in a crash. the shoulder? If yes, continue. It should never be worn over the If no, return to the booster seat. abdomen, which could cause severe or even fatal internal . Does the lap belt fit low and injuries in a crash. snug on the hips, touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, According to accident statistics, return to the booster seat. children are safer when properly restrained in a rear seating position. . Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the In a crash, children who are not trip? If yes, continue. If no, buckled up can strike other people return to the booster seat. who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (32,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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{ Warning { Warning
Never allow a child to wear the Children can be seriously injured safety belt with the shoulder belt or strangled if a shoulder belt is behind their back. A child can be wrapped around their neck. The seriously injured by not wearing shoulder belt can tighten but the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a cannot be loosened if it is locked. crash, the child would not be The shoulder belt locks when it is restrained by the shoulder belt. pulled all the way out of the The child could move too far retractor. It unlocks when the forward increasing the chance of shoulder belt is allowed to go all head and neck injury. The child the way back into the retractor, might also slide under the lap Infants and Young but it cannot do this if it is belt. The belt force would then be Children wrapped around a child’s neck. applied right on the abdomen. If the shoulder belt is locked and Everyone in a vehicle needs That could cause serious or fatal tightened around a child’s neck, protection! This includes infants and injuries. The shoulder belt should the only way to loosen the belt is all other children. Neither the go over the shoulder and across to cut it. distance traveled nor the age and the chest. size of the traveler changes the Never leave children unattended need, for everyone, to use safety in a vehicle and never allow restraints. In fact, the law in every children to play with the safety state in the United States and in belts. every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (33,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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appropriate child restraints. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle.
{ Warning
Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child Q: What are the different types of { Warning will become so heavy it is not add-on child restraints? possible to hold it during a crash. Children who are up against, A: Add-on child restraints, which For example, in a crash at only or very close to, any airbag when are purchased by the vehicle 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) it inflates can be seriously injured owner, are available in four basic infant will suddenly become a or killed. Never put a rear-facing types. Selection of a particular 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's child restraint in the front restraint should take into consideration not only the child's arms. An infant should be outboard seat. If you must secure weight, height, and age but also secured in an appropriate a forward-facing child restraint in restraint. whether or not the restraint will the front outboard seat, always be compatible with the motor move the front passenger seat as vehicle in which it will be used. far back as it will go. For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (34,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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sure it is designed to be used in Child Restraint Systems a motor vehicle. If it is, the { Warning restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor A young child's hip bones are still vehicle safety standards. so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on The restraint manufacturer the hip bones, as it should. instructions that come with the Instead, it may settle up around restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular the child's abdomen. In a crash, child restraint. In addition, there the belt would apply force on a are many kinds of restraints body area that is unprotected by available for children with any bony structure. This alone special needs. could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of Rear-Facing Infant Seat { Warning serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should A rear-facing infant seat provides To reduce the risk of neck and always be secured in appropriate restraint with the seating surface head injury during a crash, infants child restraints. against the back of the infant. need complete support. In a The harness system holds the infant crash, if an infant is in a in place and, in a crash, acts to rear-facing child restraint, the keep the infant positioned in the crash forces can be distributed restraint. across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders. Infants should always be secured in rear-facing child restraints. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (35,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Warning (Continued)
. Make sure the shoulder belt is not behind the child or under the child’s arm. . A booster seat must only be installed in a seating position that has a lap/shoulder belt.
A booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats vehicle's safety belt system. A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat can also help a child restraint for the child's body with the { Warning to see out the window. harness. Booster seats of various sizes are If a booster seat and safety belt offered by several manufacturers. are not used properly, the risk of When selecting any booster seat, a child being injured in a sudden keep the following points in mind: stop or collision greatly increases: . Choose only a booster seat with . Make sure the shoulder a label certifying that it complies portion of the belt is away with Federal Motor Vehicle from the child’s face and neck Safety Standard 213 or and the lap portion of the belt Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety does not cross the stomach. Standard 213. (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (36,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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. Check the booster seat in your restrained in an approved child To help reduce the chance of injury, vehicle to be sure it is restraint at all times while the the child restraint must be secured compatible with the vehicle’s vehicle is being operated. in the vehicle. Child restraint seat and safety belt system. The instructions in this section apply systems must be secured in vehicle . Make sure the child’s head will to booster seat installation in the seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by be properly supported by the front passenger seat. See “Securing the LATCH system. See Lower booster seat or vehicle seat. The a Booster Seat” under Securing seatback must be at or above Child Restraints on page 3-42. Anchors and Tethers for Children the center of the child’s ears. For (LATCH System) on page 3-38. example, if a low back booster Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a seat is chosen, the vehicle Restraint in the Vehicle crash if the child restraint is not seatback must be at or above properly secured in the vehicle. the center of the child’s ears. { Warning When securing an add-on child If the seatback is lower than the restraint, refer to the instructions center of the child’s ears, a high A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which back booster seat should killed in a crash if the child may be on the restraint itself or in a be used. restraint is not properly secured in booklet, or both, and to this manual. . If the booster seat is compatible the vehicle. Secure the child The child restraint instructions are with your vehicle, place the child restraint properly in the vehicle important, so if they are not in the booster seat and check using the vehicle safety belt or available, obtain a replacement the various adjustments to be LATCH system, following the copy from the manufacturer. sure the booster seat is instructions that came with that Keep in mind that an unsecured compatible with the child. child restraint and the instructions child restraint can move around in a Always follow all recommended in this manual. collision or sudden stop and injure procedures. people in the vehicle. Be sure to All U.S. states and Canadian properly secure any child restraint in provinces or territories require that the vehicle — even when no child is infants and small children be in it. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (37,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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In some areas of the United States Where to Put the and Canada, Certified Child Warning (Continued) Passenger Safety Technicians Restraint (CPSTs) are available to inspect According to accident statistics, airbag. A child in a forward-facing and demonstrate how to correctly children and infants are safer when child restraint can be seriously use and install child restraints. In properly restrained in a child injured or killed if the front the U.S., refer to the National restraint system or infant restraint passenger frontal airbag inflates Highway Traffic Safety system secured in a rear seating and the passenger seat is in a Administration (NHTSA) website to position. forward position. locate the nearest child safety seat Whenever possible, children aged Even if the passenger sensing inspection station. For CPST 12 and under should be secured in system has turned off the front availability in Canada, check with a rear seating position. passenger frontal airbag, no Transport Canada or the Provincial system is fail-safe. No one can Ministry of Transportation office. Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to guarantee that an airbag will not Securing the Child Within the the rear-facing child is so great if the deploy under some unusual Child Restraint airbag deploys. circumstance, even though it is turned off. { Warning { Warning Do not secure a rear-facing child restraint in the vehicle. A child can be seriously injured or A child in a rear-facing child killed in a crash if the child is not restraint can be seriously injured See Passenger Sensing System properly secured in the child or killed if the front passenger on page 3-22 for additional restraint. Secure the child frontal airbag inflates. This is information. properly following the instructions because the back of the that came with that child restraint. rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (38,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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When securing a child restraint in during driving or in a crash. Some following explains how to attach a the front outboard passenger seat, vehicles have lower and/or top child restraint with the top tether in study the instructions that came with tether anchors designed to secure a your vehicle. the child restraint to make sure it is child restraint with lower compatible with this vehicle. attachments and/or a top tether. Top Tether Anchor Child restraints and booster seats Your vehicle does not have lower vary considerably in size, and some anchors to accommodate lower may fit in certain seating positions attachments. Your vehicle does better than others. have a top tether anchor. If your Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint has a top tether, make child restraint can move around in a sure your child restraint is properly collision or sudden stop and injure installed using the top tether anchor people in the vehicle. Be sure to and the vehicle's safety belt. A child properly secure any child restraint in restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and the vehicle — even when no child is in it. anchor. Refer to your child restraint instructions and see Securing Child Restraints on page 3-42 for Lower Anchors and instructions on securing your child A top tether (1, 3) secures the top of Tethers for Children restraint using the vehicle's safety the child restraint to the vehicle. (LATCH System) belts. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether Some child restraints have a LATCH In order to use the top tether attachment (2) on the child restraint system. As part of the LATCH anchors in your vehicle, you need a connects to the top tether anchor in system, your child restraint may child restraint equipped with a top the vehicle in order to reduce the have lower attachments and/or a top tether. The child restraint forward movement and rotation of tether. The LATCH system can help manufacturer will provide you with the child restraint during driving or in hold the child restraint in place instructions on how to use the child an accident. restraint and its top tether. The Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (39,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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The child restraint may have a Do not secure a child restraint in a single tether (1) or a dual tether (3). position without a top tether anchor. Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top Securing a Child Restraint Using Top Tether Anchor tether to the anchor. Top Tether Anchor Location { Warning To assist in locating the top tether anchor, there is a top tether anchor If a LATCH-type child restraint is symbol on the seatback. not attached to anchors or with the safety belt, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Install a LATCH-type child restraint properly using the anchors, or use the vehicle safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that Front Seat came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual. I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchor. Top Tether Anchor
1. Top Tether 2. Top Tether Anchor The top tether anchor is on the front passenger seatback. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (40,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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{ Warning { Warning Warning (Continued)
Children can be seriously injured A child in a rear-facing child Since this vehicle does not have or strangled if a shoulder belt is restraint can be seriously injured a rear seat that will accommodate wrapped around their neck. The or killed if the right front a rear-facing child restraint, a shoulder belt can tighten but passenger airbag inflates. This is rear-facing child restraint should cannot be loosened if it is locked. because the back of the not be installed in your vehicle, The shoulder belt locks when it is rear-facing child restraint would even if the airbag is off. pulled all the way out of the be very close to the inflating See Passenger Sensing System retractor. It unlocks when the airbag. A child in a forward-facing on page 3-22 for additional shoulder belt is allowed to go all child restraint can be seriously information. the way back into the retractor, injured or killed if the right front but it cannot do this if it is passenger airbag inflates and the wrapped around a child’s neck. passenger seat is in a forward The vehicle has a front outboard If the shoulder belt is locked and position. passenger frontal airbag and a tightened around a child’s neck, passenger sensing system. The Even if the passenger sensing passenger sensing system is the only way to loosen the belt is system has turned off the right to cut it. designed to turn off the front front passenger frontal airbag, no passenger frontal airbag when an Buckle any unused safety belts system is fail-safe. No one can infant in a rear-facing infant seat or behind the child restraint so guarantee that an airbag will not a small child in a forward-facing children cannot reach them. Pull deploy under some unusual child restraint or booster seat is the shoulder belt all the way out circumstance, even though it is detected. See “Securing Child of the retractor to set the lock, turned off. Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)” and tighten the belt behind the (Continued) later in this section and Passenger child restraint after the child Sensing System on page 3-22 for restraint has been installed. important safety information and Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (41,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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additional information on installing a 1.2. Route, attach, and tighten child restraint in the front passenger the top tether according to position. the child restraint Make sure to attach the child instructions and the restraint at the proper anchor following instructions: location. 1. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach the top If the position you are using tether to the top tether anchor. has an adjustable headrest Refer to the child restraint or head restraint and you instructions and the following are using a dual tether, steps: route the tether around the 1.1. Find the top tether anchor. headrest or head restraint. If the position you are using 2. Before placing a child in the has an adjustable headrest child restraint, make sure it is or head restraint and you securely held in place. Refer to are using a single tether, your child restraint manufacturer route the tether under the instructions. headrest or head restraint and in between the See “Head Restraint Removal and headrest or head restraint Reinstallation” under Head posts. Restraints on page 3-2 for information on removing a head restraint to fit a child restraint. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (42,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints Warning (Continued) Parts After a Crash This vehicle has airbags. In addition, the vehicle has a be very close to the inflating { Warning passenger sensing system which is airbag. A child in a forward-facing designed to turn off the front child restraint can be seriously A crash can damage the LATCH outboard passenger frontal airbag injured or killed if the front system in the vehicle. A damaged under certain conditions. See outboard passenger frontal airbag LATCH system may not properly Passenger Sensing System on inflates and the passenger seat is secure the child restraint, page 3-22 and Passenger Airbag in a forward position. resulting in serious injury or even Status Indicator on page 5-10 for Even if the passenger sensing death in a crash. To help make more information, including system has turned off the front sure the LATCH system is important safety information. outboard passenger frontal working properly after a crash, Never put a rear-facing child seat in airbag, no system is fail-safe. No see your dealer to have the the front. This is because the risk to one can guarantee that an airbag system inspected and any the rear-facing child is so great if the will not deploy under some necessary replacements made as airbag deploys. unusual circumstance, even soon as possible. though it is turned off. { Warning Do not secure a rear-facing child If the vehicle has the LATCH system A child in a rear-facing child restraint in the vehicle. and it was being used during a restraint can be seriously injured crash, new LATCH system parts If you secure a forward-facing may be needed. or killed if the front outboard child restraint in the vehicle, passenger frontal airbag inflates. New parts and repairs may be always move the front passenger This is because the back of the seat as far back as it will go. necessary even if the LATCH rear-facing child restraint would system was not being used at the (Continued) time of the crash. (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (43,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Securing a Forward-Facing Child 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run Warning (Continued) Restraint the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through See Passenger Sensing System When using the lap-shoulder belt to secure a forward-facing child or around the restraint. The child on page 3-22 for additional restraint instructions will show information. restraint in this position, follow the instructions that came with the child you how. restraint and the following Rear-facing child restraints should instructions: not be installed in the vehicle, even if the airbag is off. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the If a child restraint uses a top tether, forward-facing child restraint. see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on When the passenger sensing page 3-38 for top tether anchor system has turned off the front locations. outboard passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator on the Do not secure a child seat in a passenger airbag status position without a top tether anchor indicator should light and stay lit if a national or local law requires when you start the vehicle that the top tether be anchored, or if unless the passenger seat is the instructions that come with the 4. Push the latch plate into the unoccupied. See Passenger buckle until it clicks. child restraint say that the top strap Airbag Status Indicator on must be anchored. page 5-10. Position the release button on In Canada, the law requires that the buckle so that the safety belt 2. Put the child restraint on could be quickly unbuckled if forward-facing child restraints have the seat. a top tether, and that the tether be necessary. attached. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (44,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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7. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-38. 8. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down move it side to side and back out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the and forth. When the child lock. When the retractor lock is shoulder portion of the belt to restraint is properly installed, set, the belt can be tightened but tighten the lap portion of the belt, there should be no more than not pulled out of the retractor. and feed the shoulder belt back 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. into the retractor. It may be If the airbag is off, the off indicator in helpful to use your knee to push the passenger airbag status down on the child restraint or indicator will come on and stay on booster seat as you tighten when the vehicle is started unless the belt. the passenger seat is unoccupied. Try to pull the belt out of the If a child restraint has been installed retractor to make sure the and the off indicator is not lit, see “If retractor is locked. If the the Off Indicator Is Not Lit for a retractor is not locked, repeat Child Restraint” under Passenger Step 5 and 6. Sensing System on page 3-22. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (45,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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To remove the child restraint, If necessary, adjust or remove middle portion of the child’s unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and the head restraint to obtain the shoulder. Be sure to follow the let it return to the stowed position. correct booster seat fit. If the booster seat manufacturer’s head restraint is removed, store instructions for adjusting the Securing a Booster Seat it in a secure place. Be sure to safety belt routing. reinstall the head restraint when { Warning 6. Follow the warnings, cautions, the booster seat is removed. For and instructions for properly more information, see Head Do not use the child restraint fastening a safety belt. See Restraints on page 3-2 for head Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-10. locking feature when using a restraint adjustment, removal, booster seat with the safety belts. and installation information. If the seating position does not Follow these steps to install a have an adjustable head booster seat in the front restraint and it is interfering with passenger seat: the proper booster seat fit, try a 1. If you must install a booster seat different booster seat. in the front seat, move the seat 4. Position the lap portion of the 7. If the booster seat is installed in to the rear-most position. safety belt low and snug on the the front passenger seat, place 2. Position the booster seat on the child’s hips. Be sure to follow the the ignition switch in the ON seat. Only place it in a booster seat manufacturer’s position. The passenger airbag front-facing direction. Always instructions for adjusting the status indicator may or may not follow the booster seat safety belt routing. be lit, depending on the size of the child and the type of booster manufacturer’s instructions. 5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of seat being used. For more the safety belt toward the 3. The booster seat should be information, see Passenger retractor to take up the extra positioned on the vehicle seat so Airbag Status Indicator on slack. Be sure the shoulder belt that it is stable. page 5-10. is positioned across the top, Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (46,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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2 NOTES Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (1,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Storage 4-1
Storage Storage Underseat Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 { Warning Glove Box ...... 4-1 Underseat Storage ...... 4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments. Additional Storage Features In a crash, these objects may Cargo Tie-Downs ...... 4-2 cause the cover to open and could result in injury.
Glove Box Open the glove box by lifting up on There is storage under the front the lever. passenger seat. Lift the end of the tray and pull it forward to open. Push it in toward the seat to close. To remove the tray, pull to the point of resistance and lift up and pull.
{ Caution
To avoid damaging the tray under the seat, cargo should not exceed 1.8 kg (4 lb). Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (2,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
4-2 Storage
Additional Storage { Warning { Warning Features The child restraint top tether strap Never allow anyone to ride in the Cargo Tie-Downs may be damaged by contact with cargo area. It is extremely items in the cargo area. Your child dangerous to ride in the cargo could be seriously injured or killed area of a vehicle. In a collision, in a collision if the top tether strap people riding in these areas are is damaged. Properly secure all more likely to be seriously injured cargo. or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not { Warning equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in the Properly secure all cargo with vehicle is in a seat and using a ropes or straps to help prevent it safety belt properly. from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the There are six cargo tie-downs in the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or cargo area that can be used to collision, unsecured cargo could secure cargo. cause personal injury. Use suitable ropes or straps to secure Do not apply a total load of more than 5 000 N (1,124 lb) to a single cargo. cargo tie-down when securing cargo. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-9. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (1,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Instruments and Controls 5-1
Instruments and Tachometer ...... 5-8 Engine Coolant Temperature Fuel Gauge ...... 5-8 Warning Light ...... 5-17 Controls Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-9 Tire Pressure Light ...... 5-17 Airbag Readiness Light ...... 5-9 Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-18 Passenger Airbag Status Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-18 Controls Indicator ...... 5-10 Security Light ...... 5-19 Steering Wheel Controls ...... 5-2 Charging System Light ...... 5-11 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-19 Horn ...... 5-2 Malfunction Low Washer Fluid Warning Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-2 Indicator Lamp ...... 5-11 Light ...... 5-19 Clock ...... 5-3 Brake System Warning Cruise Control Light ...... 5-19 Power Outlets ...... 5-4 Light ...... 5-14 Door Ajar Light ...... 5-19 Cigarette Lighter ...... 5-5 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Ashtrays ...... 5-6 Warning Light ...... 5-15 Vehicle Messages Fuel System Messages ...... 5-20 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Overdrive Off Light ...... 5-15 Power Steering Warning Tire Messages ...... 5-20 Indicators Light ...... 5-15 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Trip Computer Traction Control System Trip Computer ...... 5-20 Indicators ...... 5-6 (TCS)/Electronic Stability Instrument Cluster ...... 5-7 Control Light ...... 5-16 Vehicle Personalization Speedometer ...... 5-8 Electronic Stability Control Vehicle Personalization (Radio Odometer ...... 5-8 (ESC) Off Light ...... 5-16 with Touchscreen Only) . . . . 5-21 Trip Odometer ...... 5-8 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (2,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
5-2 Instruments and Controls
Controls g or d (Tuning): While in one of Horn the preset radio station banks, press Press a on the steering wheel pad Steering Wheel Controls and hold for less than 1.5 seconds to change to the previous or next to sound the horn. preset radio station or press to go to the previous or next track on a CD. Windshield Wiper/Washer Press and hold for more than 1.5 seconds to change to the previous or next radio station. Press to change the Bluetooth system language. See “Choosing a Language” in Bluetooth on page 7-10. V With the ignition in the ON position, (End Call): If equipped, press move the windshield wiper lever and hold to end a call or reject down to select the wiper speed. a call. Some audio and Bluetooth® controls HI (High): Use for fast wipes. g V (Press to Talk): If equipped, (if equipped) can be adjusted at the LO (Low): Use for slow wipes. steering wheel. press to interact with Bluetooth or answer an incoming call. See SOURCE: Press to change Bluetooth on page 7-10. between AM, FM, CD, and AUX x x x devices. − or + (Volume): Press − to decrease volume or press x + to increase the volume. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (3,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Windshield Washer Clock Pull the windshield wiper lever Set the clock with the ignition in toward you to spray windshield ACC/ACCESSORY or ON. washer fluid and activate the wipers. See Washer Fluid on page 10-18 for Radio without Navigation information on filling the windshield To set the clock: washer fluid reservoir. INT (Intermittent Wipes): Use for 1. Press and hold CLOCK on the radio faceplate until the clock intermittent wipes. To adjust wipe { Warning frequency, turn the INT TIME band display flashes. forward for less frequent wipes or In freezing weather, do not use 2. Press r SEEK/TRACK q to rearward for more frequent wipes. the washer until the windshield is set the hour. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the 3. Press Q TUNE/FF-REW/ MIST: For a single wipe, briefly R move the wiper lever up. windshield, blocking your vision. FOLDER to set the minutes. Clear snow and ice from the wiper 4. Press CLOCK to exit or let the blades before using them. If frozen display time out. to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10-22. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (4,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Radio with Navigation Select “Time Zone” to have the time Power Outlets To set the clock: set to a specific time, see “Time Zone” following. The accessory power outlets can be 1. Press B MENU on the radio used to plug in electrical equipment, Set Clock Manually faceplate. such as a cell phone or an MP3 Press − or + to change any of the player. 2. Select 8 Settings - System - settings for Hour, Minute, Day, The vehicle may have two Clock Settings. Month, and Year. accessory power outlets: Time Format Daylight Savings Time . Near the bottom of the center Select to change between 12 hours Select to turn on and off. stack. and 24 hours clock. . On the rear of the center floor Time Zone Date Format console. This feature is only available if Remove the cover to access and Select the desired format. selected in Clock Mode. replace when not in use. Clock Mode Select the desired setting. Certain power accessory plugs may Select between Auto and Manual. not be compatible to the accessory If Auto is selected, the clock is power outlet and could overload automatically updated through the vehicle or adapter fuses. If a Global Positioning System (GPS). problem is experienced, see your If Manual is selected, see “Set dealer. Clock Manually following. ” The outlets are rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (5,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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When adding electrical equipment, Cigarette Lighter { Warning be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with If equipped with a cigarette lighter, Power is always supplied to the the equipment. See Add-On to heat push it in all the way and let outlets. Do not leave electrical Electrical Equipment on page 9-41. go. When it is ready for use, it will equipment plugged in when the pop back out by itself. vehicle is not in use because the { Caution Do not use the lighter to plug in vehicle could catch fire and cause accessory devices. Use the power injury or death. Hanging heavy equipment from outlets provided. the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the { Caution { Caution vehicle warranty. The power outlets are designed for Holding a cigarette lighter in while Leaving electrical equipment accessory power plugs only, such it is heating does not let the plugged in for an extended period as cell phone charge cords. lighter back away from the of time while the vehicle is off will heating element when it is hot. drain the battery. Always unplug Damage from overheating can electrical equipment when not in occur to the lighter or heating use and do not plug in equipment element, or a fuse could be that exceeds the maximum blown. Do not hold a cigarette 12 volt, 120W (10A) rating. lighter in while it is heating. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (6,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle If equipped with a removable Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning ashtray, it can be placed into the lights work together to indicate a front floor console cupholder. Open Indicators problem with the vehicle. the cover to use. Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while { Caution before it becomes serious enough driving, or when one of the gauges to cause an expensive repair or If papers, pins, or other shows there may be a problem, replacement. Paying attention to the check the section that explains what flammable items are put in the warning lights and gauges could to do. Waiting to do repairs can be ashtray, hot cigarettes or other prevent injury. costly and even dangerous. smoking materials could ignite Warning lights come on when there them and possibly damage the could be a problem with a vehicle vehicle. Never put flammable function. Some warning lights come items in the ashtray. on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (7,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Instrument Cluster Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (8,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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1. Tachometer Press the trip odometer reset stem Fuel Gauge 2. Speedometer on the cluster to switch between the 3. Trip Odometer Reset Stem odometer, trip odometer A, and trip 4. Instrument Brightness Control odometer B. 5. Transmission Position To reset each trip odometer to zero, Indicator press and hold the trip odometer 6. Odometer/Trip Computer reset stem. Only the trip odometer 7. Fuel Gauge that is currently displayed will be reset. Speedometer Tachometer The speedometer shows the vehicle The fuel gauge indicates about how speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) The tachometer displays the engine much fuel is left when the ignition is and miles per hour (mph). speed in revolutions per turned to ON. minute (rpm). Odometer When the tank nears empty, the low { Caution fuel warning light may come on or The odometer shows how far the the segments of the gauge may vehicle has been driven, in either If the engine is operated with the blink. There is still a little fuel left, kilometers or miles. rpm’s in the warning area at the but the vehicle's fuel tank should be high end of the tachometer, the filled soon. See Low Fuel Warning Trip Odometer vehicle could be damaged, and Light on page 5-18. The trip odometer shows how far the damage would not be covered An arrow on the fuel gauge the vehicle has been driven since by the vehicle warranty. Do not indicates the side of the vehicle on the trip odometer was last reset. operate the engine with the rpm’s which the fuel door is located. in the warning area. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (9,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Here are four things that some Safety Belt Reminders owners ask about. None of these { Warning show a problem with the fuel gauge: If the safety belt warning light . At the service station, the gas stays on continuously while the pump shuts off before the gauge ignition is turned ON with all reads full. doors closed and all safety belts . It takes a little more or less fuel fastened, it may indicate a to fill up than the gauge malfunction in the system. Have indicated. For example, the The light and chime remind you to the system checked by your gauge may have indicated the fasten your safety belts. The light dealer. tank was half full, but it actually illuminates when the ignition is took a little more or less than placed in ON or START and remains half the tank's capacity to fill illuminated until the driver’s safety See Safety Belts on page 3-8. the tank. belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime sounds for about Airbag Readiness Light . The indicator moves a little when six seconds unless the driver’s turning a corner or speeding up. This light shows if there is an safety belt is securely fastened. electrical problem with the airbag . The gauge goes back to empty The safety belt warning light may system. The system check includes when the ignition is turned off. also illuminate if the front the airbag sensor(s), passenger passenger’s safety belt is not sensing system, the pretensioners, fastened when the front passenger the airbag modules, the wiring, and seat is occupied. For the crash sensing and diagnostic seven seconds after the ignition module. For more information on the switch is placed in ON, the system airbag system, see Airbag System does not activate the warning light on page 3-15. for the front passenger. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (10,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
{ Warning
The front passenger airbag is The airbag readiness light comes on designed to automatically turn off for several seconds when the under some conditions. Read this vehicle is started. If the light does section carefully to learn how it not come on then, have it fixed immediately. operates. Proper use of the seat, safety belt, and child restraints is necessary for most effective The passenger airbag status { Warning protection. Failure to follow all indicator is under the climate instructions in this manual If the airbag readiness light stays controls. on or comes on and flashes after concerning the use of seats, the vehicle is started or comes on safety belts, and child restraints while driving, it means the airbag can increase the risk or severity system might not be working of injury in an accident. properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (11,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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After the ignition switch is placed in Charging System Light Malfunction the ON position, the passenger airbag status indicator on the Indicator Lamp instrument panel will light for about A computer system called OBD II seven seconds and then go out or (On-Board Diagnostics-Second stay lit depending on the front Generation) monitors the operation outboard seat occupied status. The of the vehicle to ensure emissions passenger airbag status indicator are at acceptable levels, helping to operates as follows: maintain a clean environment. The This light will come on briefly when malfunction indicator lamp comes . Passenger seat occupied by a the ignition is turned on, and the small adult, child, or child on when the vehicle is placed in engine is not running, as a check to ON, as a check to show it is restraint: The passenger airbag show it is working. status indicator lights to indicate working. If it does not, have the that the front passenger frontal It should go out when the engine is vehicle serviced by your dealer. See airbag is off and will not inflate in started. If it stays on, or comes on Ignition Positions on page 9-14 for a collision. while driving, there may be a more information. problem with the electrical charging . Occupied passenger seat and system. Have it checked by your the passenger meets the dealer. Driving while this light is on conditions outlined in this could drain the battery. If a short manual: The passenger airbag distance must be driven with the status indicator is not lit to light on, turn off all accessories, indicate that the front passenger such as the radio and air frontal airbag is operational. conditioner, to help reduce the drain If the malfunction indicator lamp See Passenger Sensing System on on the battery. comes on while the engine is page 3-22 for more information. running, this indicates that the Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (12,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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OBD II system has detected a could damage the emission control problem and diagnosis and service { Caution system on the vehicle. Diagnosis might be required. and service might be required. Modifications made to the engine, Malfunctions often are indicated by transmission, exhaust, intake, To prevent more serious damage to the system before any problem is or fuel system of the vehicle or the vehicle: apparent. Being aware of the light the replacement of the original . Do not drive at speeds above can prevent more serious damage tires with other than those of the 72 km/h (45 mph) to the vehicle. This system also same size and type as the assists the service technician in . Avoid hard accelerations. originals can affect the vehicle's correctly diagnosing any emission controls and can cause . Avoid steep uphill grades. malfunction. this light to come on. If the light continues to flash, find a Modifications to these systems safe place to stop and park the { Caution could lead to costly repairs not vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at If the vehicle is continually driven covered by the vehicle warranty. least 10 seconds, and restart the with this light on, the emission This could also result in a failure engine. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps and see controls might not work as well, to pass a required Emission your dealer for service as soon as the vehicle fuel economy might Inspection/Maintenance test. See possible. not be as good, and the engine Accessories and Modifications on might not run as smoothly. This page 10-3. Light On Steady: An emission could lead to costly repairs that control system malfunction has might not be covered by the This light comes on during a been detected on the vehicle. vehicle warranty. malfunction in one of two ways: Diagnosis and service might be required. Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (13,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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The following may correct an If one or more of these conditions emission control system occurs, change the fuel brand used. malfunction: It may require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. . Check that the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the Tank on See Fuel on page 9-37. page 9-38. The diagnostic If none of the above have made the system can determine if the fuel light turn off, your dealer can check The DLC is under the instrument cap has been left off or the vehicle. The dealer has the panel to the left of the steering improperly installed. A loose or proper test equipment and wheel. See your dealer if assistance missing fuel cap allows fuel to diagnostic tools to fix any is needed. evaporate into the atmosphere. mechanical or electrical problems The vehicle may not pass A few driving trips with the cap that might have developed. properly installed should turn the inspection if: light off. Emissions Inspection and . The malfunction indicator lamp is . Check that good quality fuel is Maintenance Programs on with the engine running, or if used. Poor fuel quality causes the light does not come on when Depending on where you live, your the ignition is turned to ON while the engine not to run as vehicle may be required to efficiently as designed and may the engine is off. See your participate in an emission control dealer for assistance in verifying cause stalling after start-up, system inspection and maintenance stalling when the vehicle is proper operation of the program. For the inspection, the malfunction indicator lamp. changed into gear, misfiring, emission system test equipment will hesitation on acceleration, likely connect to the vehicle's Data . The OBD II (On-Board or stumbling on acceleration. Link Connector (DLC). Diagnostics) system determines These conditions might go away that critical emission control once the engine is warmed up. systems have not been completely diagnosed. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (14,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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happen if the 12-volt battery has If the warning light comes on, there If the light comes on while driving, recently been replaced or run could be a brake problem. Have the pull off the road and stop carefully. down. The diagnostic system is brake system inspected right away. The pedal might be harder to push, designed to evaluate critical or the pedal might go closer to the emission control systems during floor. It could take longer to stop. normal driving. This can take If the light is still on, check the brake several days of routine driving. fluid level and have the vehicle If this has been done and the towed for service. See Towing the vehicle still does not pass the Vehicle on page 10-58. inspection for lack of OBD II Metric English system readiness, your dealer { Warning can prepare the vehicle for This light should come on briefly inspection. when the ignition key is turned to The brake system might not be ON. If it does not come on, have it working properly if the brake Brake System Warning fixed so it will be ready to warn if system warning light is on. Light there is a problem. Driving with the brake system When the ignition is on, the brake warning light on can lead to a The vehicle brake system consists system warning light also comes on crash. If the light is still on after of two hydraulic circuits. If one when the parking brake is set. See the vehicle has been pulled off circuit is not working, the remaining Parking Brake on page 9-24. The the road and carefully stopped, circuit can still work to stop the light stays on if the parking brake have the vehicle towed for vehicle. For normal braking does not fully release. If it stays on service. performance, both circuits need to after the parking brake is fully be working. released, it means the vehicle has a brake problem. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (15,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Antilock Brake System brakes, but not antilock brakes. Power Steering Warning If the regular brake system warning (ABS) Warning Light light is also on, the vehicle does not Light have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5-14.
Metric English Overdrive Off Light If equipped, this light comes on For vehicles with the Antilock Brake briefly when the ignition is turned to System (ABS), this light comes on ON as a check to show it is working. briefly when the engine is started. If it does not come on have the If it does not, have the vehicle vehicle serviced by your dealer. serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. This light comes on when the { Warning overdrive is turned off. If the ABS light stays on, turn the . If the engine is not running or See Continuously Variable ignition off. If the light comes on is turned off while driving, the Transmission (CVT) on page 9-18. while driving, stop as soon as it is power assist for the steering safely possible and turn the ignition will not work. Steering will be off. Then start the engine again to harder to operate. reset the system. If the ABS light . When the power steering stays on, or comes on again while warning light illuminates with driving, the vehicle needs service. the engine running, there will If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (16,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Traction Control System Electronic Stability Warning (Continued) (TCS)/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light be no power assist for the Control Light steering. You will still have control of the vehicle but the steering will be harder to operate. Have the power steering system checked by your dealer. This light comes on briefly while When the power steering warning If equipped, the Electronic Stability starting the engine. If it does not, light illuminates with the engine Control (ESC) or TCS indicator/ have the vehicle serviced by your running, there will be no power warning light comes on briefly when dealer. assist for the steering but you will the engine is started. This light comes on when the ESC still have control of the vehicle. At system is turned off. If ESC is off, this time, greater steering effort is If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. the Traction Control System (TCS) required to operate the steering is also off. wheel, especially in sharp turns and If the system is working normally, at low speeds. the indicator light turns off. If the ESC and TCS are off, the If the light is on and not flashing, the system does not assist in controlling TCS, and potentially the ESC the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and system have been disabled. the ESC systems and the warning light turns off. If the indicator/warning light is on and flashing, the TCS and/or the See Traction Control/Electronic ESC system is actively working. Stability Control on page 9-25. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-25. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (17,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Engine Coolant Tire Pressure Light { Caution Temperature Warning Light The engine coolant temperature warning light indicates that the vehicle has overheated. Driving with this light on can damage the engine and it may not be covered by the vehicle warranty. See Engine Overheating on For vehicles with the Tire Pressure page 10-16. Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is This light comes on briefly while started. It provides information starting the vehicle. The engine coolant temperature about tire pressures and the TPMS. If it does not, have the vehicle warning light comes on when the When the Light Is On Steady serviced by your dealer. If the engine has overheated. system is working normally the If this happens, pull over and turn This indicates that one or more of indicator light goes off. off the engine as soon as possible. the tires are significantly See Engine Overheating on underinflated. page 10-16. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10-35. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (18,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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When the Light Flashes First and Low Fuel Warning Light Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition cycle. This light should come on briefly as See Tire Pressure Monitor the engine is started. If it does not Operation on page 10-37. come on, have the vehicle serviced The low fuel warning light may by your dealer. come on when the fuel tank is low Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it on fuel. When fuel is added, the means that oil is not flowing through light should go off. If it does not, { Caution the engine properly. The vehicle have the vehicle serviced. could be low on oil and might have On some vehicles, the segments of Lack of proper engine oil some other system problem. See the fuel gauge may flash as a low maintenance can damage the your dealer. fuel indicator. engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil if required, but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (19,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Security Light High-Beam On Light Cruise Control Light
This light is used to indicate the This light comes on when the The CRUISE light comes on when status of the anti-theft alarm system high-beam headlamps are in use. the cruise control is on. when the ignition is turned off. The See Headlamp High/Low-Beam See Cruise Control on page 9-28 for light will flash to indicate the system Changer on page 6-1 for more more information. is armed. information. If this light stays on when the Door Ajar Light ignition is in ON, the system needs Low Washer Fluid service. Warning Light See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2-10 and Immobilizer Operation on page 2-11.
This light comes on when a door is open or not securely latched. Before If equipped, the low washer fluid driving, check that all doors are warning light comes on when the properly closed. windshield washer fluid is low. See Washer Fluid on page 10-18. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (20,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Vehicle Messages Tire Messages Trip Computer CHECK TIRE PRES (Pressure) The vehicle may have a trip Fuel System Messages computer. It provides the driver with If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure driving information such as the LOOSE FUEL CAP Monitor System (TPMS), this driving distance for the remaining message displays when the This message displays when the fuel, instant fuel economy, and pressure in one or more of the tires fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the average fuel economy. fuel cap, then press and hold the is low. The low tire pressure warning trip odometer reset stem to reset the light will also come on. See Tire message. Pressure Light on page 5-17. If a tire pressure message appears, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tires on page 10-26, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-9, and Tire Pressure on page 10-35. 1. Trip Odometer Reset Stem 2. Trip Computer Display The trip odometer reset stem is used to cycle through the available trip computer displays. All of the displays except Trip A and Distance to Empty can be reset by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem for more than three seconds. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (21,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Trip A or Trip B Vehicle Using the Touch Screen See Trip Odometer on page 5-8. Personalization Press a screen feature to: Instant Fuel Economy . View more feature options. This display shows the approximate Vehicle Personalization . Enable or disable the feature. fuel economy at any given moment. (Radio with Q : Press to scroll up. Average Fuel Economy Touchscreen Only) R : Press to scroll down. This display shows the approximate Use the audio system controls to To access the average fuel economy since the last access the personalization menus personalization menu: for customizing vehicle features. time it was reset. 1. Press INFO on the faceplate, The following are all possible then select 8 Settings on the Distance to Empty personalization features. Depending Home page. This display shows an estimated on the vehicle, some may not be distance that the vehicle can be available. 2. Select the desired feature to driven before refueling. display a list of available Infotainment System Audio options. When the fuel level is low, the Controls display will automatically show the 3. Select the desired feature distance to empty display and the Using the Faceplate setting. numbers will flash. When the fuel BACK Personalization Menus level is even lower, ( ) is –––– . Press to exit a menu. displayed. The following list of menu items may . Press to return to a previous be available: Outside Temperature (If screen. Equipped) . e Audio On some vehicles, the outside . I System temperature can be displayed. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (22,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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. n Navigation . Return to Factory Settings/Clear Scroll Direction Memory . H Traffic This feature changes what direction . Software Licenses the menus scroll on the screen. . G Phone & Bluetooth Display Select Up or Down. . J SXM Select and the following may Clock Settings display: Each menu is detailed in the See Clock on page 5-3. following information. . Brightness Language . Display Mode e Audio Select Language, then select from . Scroll Direction See “Audio Settings” in “AM-FM the available language(s). Radio” in the infotainment manual. Brightness Camera Settings I System This feature adjusts the brightness Select and the following may of the display. display: Select and the following may display: Select Very Bright, Bright, Default, . Display Mode Dark, or Very Dark. . Display . Brightness Display Mode . Clock Settings . Contrast This feature adjusts the display to . Language make it easier to see due to the . Color . Camera Settings lighting in the vehicle. Display Mode . Temperature Unit Select Automatic, Day, or Night. This feature changes the display . Touchscreen Click mode of the rear view camera.. . System Beeps Select Automatic, Day, or Night. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (23,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Brightness Touchscreen Click Software Licenses This feature adjusts the brightness When on, a click sound will be Select to view software license of the display. heard when a key on the screen is information. touched. Select − or + to change the setting. n Navigation Select ON or OFF. Contrast See “Navigation” in the infotainment This feature adjusts the contrast of System Beeps manual. the display. When on, a beep sound will be H Traffic Select − or + to change the setting. heard when a pop-up message appears on the screen or a See “H Traffic” in the Color faceplate button is pressed and held infotainment manual. This feature adjusts the color of the for two seconds. display. Select ON or OFF. G Phone & Bluetooth Select − or + to change the setting. Return to Factory Settings/Clear See “Bluetooth” in the infotainment manual. Temperature Unit Memory Select to change the temperature Select to return all settings to J SXM default and to clear the memory. unit reading between celsius and See “SXM Settings” in “AM-FM fahrenheit. Select Yes or No. Radio” in the infotainment manual. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (24,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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2 NOTES Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (1,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Lighting 6-1
Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamps Off Reminder Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened while the ignition is Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 off and the exterior lamps are on. Exterior Lamps Off Reminder ...... 6-1 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Headlamp High/ Changer ...... 6-1 Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 2 3 Daytime Running (Headlamp High/Low-Beam Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 The exterior lamp control is on the Changer): Push the turn signal Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-2 turn signal lever on the left side of lever away from you and release, to Turn and Lane-Change the steering column. turn the high beams on. To return to Signals ...... 6-3 low beams, push the lever again or There are three positions: pull it toward you and release. Interior Lighting OFF: Turns all the lamps off, Instrument Panel Illumination except the Daytime Running Control ...... 6-3 Lamps (DRL). Cargo Lamp ...... 6-4 ; Dome Lamps ...... 6-4 (Parking Lamps): Turns on the Reading Lamps ...... 6-5 parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. Lighting Features 5 (Headlamps): Turns on the This indicator light turns on in the Exterior Lighting Battery headlamps together with the parking Saver ...... 6-5 instrument cluster when the lamps and instrument panel lights. high-beam headlamps are on. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (2,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
6-2 Lighting
Flash-to-Pass The DRL system makes the Hazard Warning Flashers low-beam headlamps come on at a This feature is used to signal to the reduced brightness when the vehicle ahead that you want following conditions are met: to pass. . The ignition is in the ON If the headlamps are off or in the position. low‐beam position, pull the turn signal lever toward you to . The exterior lamp control is in momentarily switch to high beams. the OFF position. The hazard warning switch is on the . Release the lever to turn the The parking brake is released. center stack below the climate high-beam headlamps off. If the parking brake is applied control system. before the engine is started, the Press this button to make the front Daytime Running DRL do not come on. and rear turn signal lamps flash on Lamps (DRL) When the DRL are on, only the and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press again to DRL can make it easier for others to low-beam headlamps, at a reduced turn the flashers off. see the front of your vehicle during level of brightness, will be on. The the day. taillamps, sidemarker, instrument The hazard warning flashers work panel, and other lamps will not with the ignition switch in any A light sensor on top of the be on. position. instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered. Turn the exterior lamp control to Some localities may prohibit the use the ; or 5 position for full of the hazard warning flashers while illumination when driving at night. driving. The DRL remain on until the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (3,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Lighting 6-3
Turn and Lane-Change Raise or lower the lever until the Interior Lighting arrow starts to flash to signal a lane Signals change. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. If the lever is Instrument Panel briefly pressed and released, the Illumination Control turn signal flashes three times. The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released. If after signaling a turn or lane Move the lever all the way up or change the arrow flashes rapidly or down to signal a turn. does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or Have any burned out bulbs lane change. replaced. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Electrical The instrument panel illumination System Overload on page 10-24. control only works if the exterior lamp control is in the 5 or ; position. The knob for this feature is on the instrument cluster. Press the knob to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (4,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
6-4 Lighting
Cargo Lamp Dome Lamps When the switch is in the (2) position, the lamp comes on when a door is opened. When the dome lamp is in this position, the light stays on for a period of time when: . The doors are unlocked while all the doors are closed and the ignition switch is in the OFF position. . The driver door is opened and then closed while the key is The dome lamp in the overhead removed from the ignition switch. console operates in any ignition switch position. . The key is removed from the ignition switch while all doors are The interior light switch has two The dome lamp switch has three closed. positions and operates in any positions. Press the switch to adjust ignition switch position. the settings. The dome lamp turns off while the timer is activated when: ON: Turns the interior light on in Press (1) to turn the lamp off, even any door position. The light turns off when a door is open. . The driver door is locked by the automatically after a period of time key or the power door lock unless the ignition switch is turned switch. to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON. . The ignition switch is placed in OFF: Turns the interior light off and the ON position. it will not come on regardless of the Press (3) to turn the lamp on. door position. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (5,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Lighting 6-5
The light turns off after a period of Lighting Features time unless the ignition switch is put in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON position. Exterior Lighting Battery The light turns off automatically after Saver a period of time while the doors are If the ignition is turned off and the open to prevent the battery from parking lamps or headlamps have becoming discharged. been left on, they will automatically turn off after a period of time. This Reading Lamps protects against draining the battery.
There are reading lamps on the overhead console. Press (1) to turn the reading lamp on or (2) to turn the reading lamp off. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (6,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
6-6 Lighting
2 NOTES Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (1,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Infotainment System 7-1
Introduction The infotainment system has built-in Infotainment features intended to help avoid System distraction by disabling some Infotainment functions when driving. These Base radio information is included in functions may gray out when they Introduction this manual. See the infotainment are unavailable. Many infotainment Infotainment ...... 7-1 manual for information on other features are also available through Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 7-2 available infotainment systems. the instrument cluster and steering wheel controls. Overview ...... 7-2 Read the following pages to Operation ...... 7-4 become familiar with these features. Before driving: Radio . Become familiar with the AM-FM Radio ...... 7-5 { Warning operation, faceplate buttons, and Radio Reception ...... 7-6 screen buttons. Taking your eyes off the road for Fixed Mast Antenna ...... 7-6 . too long or too often while using Set up the audio by presetting favorite stations, setting the Audio Players any infotainment feature can CD Player ...... 7-7 tone, and adjusting the cause a crash. You or others speakers. Auxiliary Jack ...... 7-9 could be injured or killed. Do not . Phone give extended attention to Set up phone numbers in advance so they can be called Bluetooth ...... 7-10 infotainment tasks while driving. Limit your glances at the vehicle easily by pressing a single Trademarks and License displays and focus your attention button or by using a single voice Agreements on driving. Use voice commands command if equipped with Bluetooth phone capability. Trademarks and License whenever possible. Agreements ...... 7-19 See Defensive Driving on page 9-2. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (2,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
7-2 Infotainment System
Theft-Deterrent Feature Overview The theft-deterrent feature works by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to the infotainment system. The infotainment system does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
1. > (Mute) . CD: Press to scroll through track number, disc title, and . Press to mute the audio song title. system. . CD with MP3 or WMA: 2. DISP/TEXT (Display Text) Press to scroll through track . Radio: Press to view station number, folder title, album and song information. title, artist, and song title. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (3,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Infotainment System 7-3
3. AM . Press and hold to set the . CD with MP3 or WMA: clock. See Clock on Press to change the . Press to listen to AM page 5-3. playing pattern of the CD stations. X between Disc Random, 4. FM 9. (Eject) Folder Random, and Disc . Repeat. . Press to listen to FM Press to eject the stations. loaded CD. 12. RPT (Repeat) 5. CD Slot 10. r SEEK/TRACK q . CD: Press to change the playing pattern of the CD 6. CD . r Press SEEK to seek between Track Repeat . Press to start playing a the next station or next and Disc Repeat. loaded CD when the CD track. Press . CD with MP3 or WMA: system is off. repeatedly to go forward several tracks. Press to change the . Press to start playing a playing pattern of the CD loaded CD when listening . Press TRACK q to seek between Folder Repeat, to another audio source. the previous station or Track Repeat, and Disc 7. AUX (Auxiliary) start the current CD track Repeat. from the beginning. Press 13. SCAN . Press to play a connected repeatedly to go back auxiliary device. several tracks. . Press to scan the next 8. CLOCK radio station for 11. RDM (Random) five seconds. Press the . Press to turn the clock . CD: Press to change the button again within the display off and on when the playing pattern of the CD five seconds and the radio ignition is in ACC/ between Disc Random will stay on that station. ACCESSORY or ON/ and Disc Repeat. START. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (4,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
7-4 Infotainment System
14. PUSH/PWR (Power) . CD: Press and hold to fast road and wind noise as the vehicle forward or fast reverse the speed changes while driving, so that . Press to turn the CD track. infotainment system on the volume level stays consistent. or off. . CD with MP3 or WMA: To activate SSV: Press and hold for less 15. VOL (Volume) than 90 seconds to 1. Press SPEED VOL. . Turn to adjust the volume. change the folders in the 2. Press Q TUNE/FF-REW/ CD. Press and hold for 16. Buttons 1 6 R – more than 90 seconds to FOLDER to change between . Save and select favorite fast forward or fast Off, Low, Mid, and High. stations. reverse the CD track. 3. Press AM, FM, or CD to return 17. Auxiliary Input Jack to the desired option or let the Operation screen time out. . Use to connect external audio devices. Using the Radio Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) 18. AUDIO PUSH/PWR (Power): Press to turn To adjust the bass or treble: . Press to set the bass, the system on and off. 1. Press AUDIO until Bass or treble, fade, balance, VOL (Volume): Turn clockwise or Treble displays. and beep. counterclockwise to increase or 2. Press Q TUNE/FF-REW/ 19. SPEED VOL decrease the volume. FOLDER R or r SEEK/TRACK > (Mute): Press to mute the audio . Press to change Speed q to adjust the selected mode system. Press again to unmute the Sensitive Volume (SSV). to the desired setting. audio system. Q R 20. TUNE/FF-REW/FOLDER SPEED VOL: Speed Sensitive . Press to change to the Volume (SSV) automatically adjusts next or previous radio the radio volume to compensate for stations one at a time. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (5,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Infotainment System 7-5
Adjusting the Speakers (Fade/ Radio SCAN: Press to scan the next Balance) radio station for five seconds. Press the button again within the The vehicle is not equipped with AM-FM Radio five seconds and the radio will stay rear speakers. If fade is adjusted to on that station. the rear no sound will be heard. Finding a Station To adjust the fade or balance: AM: Press to change to AM Storing a Favorite Station stations. 1. Press AUDIO until Fade or Set up radio station favorites while Balance displays. FM: Press to change to FM the vehicle is parked. stations and press to change Q Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, 2. Press TUNE/FF-REW/ between FM1 and FM2. The FM and six AM), can be programmed on FOLDER R or r SEEK/TRACK stereo indicator (ST) illuminates the six numbered buttons. q during FM stereo reception. When to adjust the selected mode To store a station as a favorite: to the desired setting. the stereo broadcast signal is weak, the radio automatically changes 1. Select the desired radio band Menu Selection Sound (Beep) from stereo to monaural reception. AM, FM1, or FM2. To turn the menu selection sound on r SEEK/TRACK q : Press r 2. Tune to the desired radio station. or off: SEEK to fast seek or scan the next station. 3. Press and hold one of the 1. Press AUDIO until Beep ON/ six keys until a beep sounds. OFF displays. Press TRACK q to fast seek or When that key is pressed and released, the station that was 2. Press Q TUNE/FF-REW/ scan the previous station. set returns. FOLDER R or r SEEK/TRACK Q TUNE/FF-REW/FOLDER R : q to select ON or OFF. Press to change to the next or 4. Repeat the steps for each radio previous radio stations one at station to be stored as a favorite. a time. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (6,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
7-6 Infotainment System
Radio Reception FM Stereo Fixed Mast Antenna Frequency interference and static FM stereo gives the best sound, but The multi-band antenna is on the can occur during normal radio FM signals reach only about 16 to roof of the vehicle. The antenna is reception if items such as cell phone 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Tall buildings or used for AM, FM, and navigation chargers, vehicle convenience hills can interfere with FM signals, System, if equipped. Tall buildings, accessories, and external electronic causing the sound to fade in hills, trees, heavy foliage, tunnels, devices are plugged into the and out. bridges, and garages will affect accessory power outlet. If there is Cellular Phone Usage reception. Keep the antenna clear of interference or static, unplug the obstructions for clear reception. item from the accessory power Cellular phone usage may cause Make sure there is sufficient outlet. interference with the radio. This clearance when entering garages or interference may occur when parking structures. AM making or receiving phone calls, The range for most AM stations is charging the phone's battery, greater than for FM, especially at or simply having the phone on. This night. The longer range can cause interference causes an increased station frequencies to interfere with level of static while listening to the each other. For better radio radio. If static is received while reception, most AM radio stations listening to the radio, unplug the boost the power levels during the cellular phone and turn it off. day, and then reduce these levels during the night. Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception. When this happens, try reducing the treble on the radio. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (7,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Infotainment System 7-7
Audio Players could damage the surface. Pick up { Caution CDs by the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. CD Player If a label is added to a CD, more than one CD is inserted into the If the surface of a CD is soiled, Care of the CD Player slot at a time, or an attempt is clean it with a soft, lint-free cloth or Only use high quality 12 cm (4.7 in) made to play scratched or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, round discs that have the damaged CDs, the CD player neutral detergent solution mixed with water. Make sure the wiping “COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO” could be damaged. While using process starts from the center to logo on the disc or packaging. Do the CD player, use only CDs in the edge. not add any label to a CD. It could good condition without any label, get caught in the CD. If a CD is load one CD at a time, and keep The following CDs may not work recorded on a personal computer the CD player and the loading slot properly: Copy control compact and a description label is needed, free of foreign materials, liquids, discs (CCCD), Recordable compact try labeling the top of the recorded and debris. discs (CD-R), and Rewritable CD with a marking pen. compact discs (CD-RW). The use of CD lens cleaners is not Do not use the following CDs as If an error displays, see “CD Player advised, due to the risk of they may cause the CD player to Messages” later in this section. contaminating the lens of the CD malfunction, 8 cm (3.1 in) discs with optics with lubricants internal to the Care of CDs an adapter, CDs that are not round, CD player mechanism. CDs with a paper label, CD that are Handle them carefully. Store CDs in damaged, such as cracked, broken, their original cases or other scratched, or with abnormal edges. protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD Inserting a CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc. Do not touch the bottom Insert a CD partway into the slot, side of a CD while handling it; this label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (8,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
7-8 Infotainment System
Ejecting a CD r SEEK/TRACK q : Press r MP3-Supported Files X : Press and release to eject the SEEK to seek the next CD track. Radios with CD/MP3 have the disc. Remove the CD when Remove Press repeatedly to go forward capability of playing CD, CD-R, Disc displays. If the disc is not several tracks. or CD-RW disc. removed, after several seconds the Press TRACK q to start the Format disc is automatically pulled back into current CD track from the beginning. the player, but doesn’t start to play. Press repeatedly to go back several Radios that have the capability of tracks. playing MP3s can play.mp3 or .wma Playing a CD files that were recorded onto a If the ignition or radio is turned off RDM (Random): CD: Press to CD-R or CD-RW disc. The files can with a CD in the player, it stays in change the playing pattern of the be recorded with the following fixed the player. When the ignition or CD between Disc Random and Disc bit rates: 8 kbps, 48 kbps,192 kbps, radio is turned on, the CD starts Repeat. and 320 kbps or a variable bit rate. playing where it stopped, if it was CD with MP3 or WMA: Press to Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode the last selected audio source. change the playing pattern of the Discs CD: Press to start a loaded CD. CD between Disc Random, Folder Random, and Disc Repeat. The radio can play discs that DISP/TEXT (Display Text): Press contain both uncompressed CD to display additional information RPT (Repeat): CD: Press to audio and MP3 files. If both formats related to the CD. If information is change the playing pattern of the are on the disc, the radio reads all available, the track number, disc CD between Track Repeat and Disc MP3 files first, then the title, folder title, album title, artist, Repeat. uncompressed CD audio files. and song title information will CD with MP3 or WMA: Press to display on the screen with each change the playing pattern of the press of the button. CD between Folder Repeat, Track Repeat, and Disc Repeat. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (9,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Infotainment System 7-9
CD-R- or CD-RW-Supported File File System and Naming reinsert the CD. The CD can be and Folder Structure The artist/song title that displays is played when the temperature of the The radio supports: the artist/song title contained in the player returns to normal. ID3 tag. The ID3 tag information is UNPLAYABLE: The file is . Up to eight folders in depth. displayed on the artist/song title line unplayable in this audio system . Up to 255 folders. on the screen. (only MP3 or WMA, if equipped. . Up to 512 files. Text character limit is 128 If the CD is not playing correctly, for . Up to 255 files for one folder. characters. any other reason, try a known good CD. Root Directory CD Player Messages The root directory is treated as a CHECK DISC: If this message Auxiliary Jack folder. Files are stored in the root displays and/or the CD ejects, it directory when the disc or storage could be for one of the following Using the Auxiliary Input Jack device does not contain folders. reasons: The auxiliary input jack is on the . Confirm that the CD is inserted lower right side of the faceplate. Empty Folder ® correctly (the label side is facing External devices such as an iPod , Folders that do not contain files are up, etc.). laptop computer, MP3 player, skipped, and the player advances to cassette player, or CD changer can the next folder that contains files. . Confirm that the CD is not bent be connected to the auxiliary port or warped and it is free of using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input cable. Order of Play scratches. This input jack is not an audio The playback order is the order in PRESS EJECT: This is an error output; do not plug headphones into which the files were written by the due to excessive temperature inside the front auxiliary input jack. writing software. Therefore, the files the player. Remove the CD by may not play in the desired order. pressing X. After a short time, Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (10,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
7-10 Infotainment System
Drivers are encouraged to set up AUX (Auxiliary): Press to play a Phone any auxiliary device while the portable audio device. vehicle is in P (Park). See To use a portable audio player, Defensive Driving on page 9-2 for Bluetooth connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to ® more information on driver the auxiliary input jack. When a If equipped with Bluetooth distraction. device is connected, press the AUX capability, the system can interact VOL (Volume): Turn clockwise or button to begin playing audio from with many cell phones, allowing: counterclockwise to increase or the device. . Placement and receipt of calls in decrease the volume of the portable For optimal sound quality, increase a hands-free mode. player. Additional volume the portable audio device's volume . Sharing of the cell phone’s adjustments might have to be made to the loudest level. from the portable device if the address book or contact list with volume is not loud or soft enough. It is always best to power the the vehicle. portable audio device through its To minimize driver distraction, own battery while playing. before driving, and with the vehicle parked: . Become familiar with the features of the cell phone. Organize the phone book and contact lists clearly and delete duplicate or rarely used entries. If possible, program speed dial or other shortcuts. . Review the controls and operation of the infotainment system. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (11,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Infotainment System 7-11
. When the vehicle is in motion, Bluetooth Controls Bluetooth system. See some commands may not be www.gm.com/bluetooth for more Use the buttons on the steering available so full attention may be information on compatible phones. given to operating the vehicle. wheel to operate the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. See Steering Choosing a Language . Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Wheel Controls on page 5-2. The system may not work with V The available languages are all cell phones. See “Pairing” in g (Press to Talk): Press to English, Spanish, and French. this section later. answer incoming calls and start speech recognition. To change the language: . If the cell phone has voice V dialing capability, learn to use V (End): Press and hold to end a 1. Press and hold g for more that feature to access the call or reject a call. than fivecseconds. address book or contact list. A Bluetooth system can use a 2. The system responds with, Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a “Press the PHONE/SEND (g V) { Warning Hands-Free Profile to make and button for the hands-free phone receive phone calls. The system system to enter the voice When using a cell phone, it can can be used while the key is in the adaptation mode or press the be distracting to look too long or ON or ACC/ACCESSORY position. PHONE/END (V) button to too often at the screen of the V If the g button on the steering select a different language.” phone or the infotainment system. wheel is pressed before the Taking your eyes off the road too initialization completes, the system 3. Press V. long or too often could cause a will announce “Hands-free phone 4. The system responds with the crash resulting in injury or death. system not ready” and will not react current language and gives the Focus your attention on driving. to voice commands. Not all phones option to change to another support all functions, and not all language. Do nothing and the phones work with the in-vehicle session will end after five seconds and the current language will remain. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (12,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
7-12 Infotainment System
5. To select a different language, How to Speak: Speak clearly in a Pairing Information calm and natural voice without press g or d on the steering . A Bluetooth phone with MP3 wheel. pausing between words. capability cannot be paired to 6. To select the language, Mute: Say to mute the call. Say the vehicle as a phone and an mute again to unmute the call. MP3 player at the same time. press g V within five seconds. Audio System . Up to five cell phones can be Voice Recognition paired to the Bluetooth system. When using the in-vehicle Bluetooth The Bluetooth system uses voice system, sound comes through the . The pairing process is disabled recognition to interpret voice vehicle's audio system speakers when the vehicle is moving. commands to dial phone numbers and overrides the audio system. . and name tags. Pairing only needs to be Use the audio system volume knob completed once, unless the For available commands for the or press x − or x + on the steering pairing information on the cell current menu again, say “Help” and wheel, during a call, to change the phone changes or the cell phone the system will repeat them. volume level. is deleted from the system. Noise: Keep interior noise levels to Pairing . Only one paired cell phone can a minimum. The system may not be connected to the Bluetooth recognize voice commands if there A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone system at a time. is too much background noise. must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then connected to the . If multiple paired cell phones are When to Speak: A tone sounds vehicle before it can be used. See within range of the system, the after the system responds indicating the cell phone manufacturer's user system connects to the first when it is waiting for a voice guide for Bluetooth functions before available paired cell phone in the command. Wait until the tone and pairing the cell phone. order that they were first paired then speak. Start speaking a to the system. To connect to a command within 5 seconds after the different paired phone, see tone sounds. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (13,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Infotainment System 7-13
“Listing All Paired and 4. The system asks you to say a Deleting a Paired Phone Connected Phones” later in this name for the phone. The system will list the names section. If the name is too long or too assigned to each phone and then Pairing a Phone short, the system tells you, then prompt you for the phone you wish prompts you for a name again. to delete. Deleting a phone from the 1. Press g V. If more than one phone is vehicle will also delete the phone 2. Say “Connect Phone.” The connected and the name sounds book for that phone: system acknowledges the too much like a name already 1. Press g V. command and announces the used, the system tells you, then next set of available commands. prompts you for a name again. 2. Say “Delete Phone.” 3. Say “Add Phone.” The system Listing All Paired and Connected Replace Phone acknowledges the command and Phones The system will replace an existing asks you to initiate connecting phone pairing with a new phone. from the phone handset. The system can list all cell phones paired to it. If a paired cell phone is The system will keep all voice tags The connecting procedure of the also connected to the vehicle, the assigned to your phone book. cell phone varies according to system responds with “is connected” 1. Press g V. each cell phone model. See the after that phone name: cell phone Owner’s Manual for 2. Say “Replace Phone.” details. 1. Press g V. Bluetooth Off When prompted for a Passkey 2. Say “Select Phone.” code, enter “1234” from the Use the Bluetooth Off command to handset. prevent a wireless connection to your phone. 1. Press g V. 2. Say “Bluetooth Off.” Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (14,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
7-14 Infotainment System
Making a Call Help: The system announces the To reconnect the call from the cell available commands. phone to the Bluetooth Hands-Free Calls can be made using the V following commands: Cancel or Quit: The system System, press the g button. announces Cancel, ends the Call: This command is used to dial “ ” Mute: Use this command to mute session, and returns to the call. a stored name. your voice so the other party cannot Send: Use the Send command to hear it. Use the mute command Phone Number: This command enter numbers, * or # during a again to unmute your voice. allows a phone number to be dialed “ ” “ ” call. For example, if you were by entering the digits one at a time. Using the Call Command directed to dial an extension by an “ ” Special Number: This command automated system, say “Send one 1. Press g V. allows special characters in a phone two three four.” number. 2. Say “Call.” The system acknowledges the Re-dial: This command is used to command and sends the tones 3. Say the name you want to call. dial the last number used on the cell associated with the numbers. The 4. The system repeats it back. phone. system then ends the session and If there are multiple numbers Call Back: This command is used returns to the call. Say “star” for “*” associated with the name, the to call the last incoming phone and say “pound” for “#”. system asks you to choose the number. Transfer call: Use the Transfer correct number. Call command to transfer the call 5. Once you have confirmed the During a Call from the Bluetooth® Hands-Free name and location, the system During a call there are several Phone System to the cell phone begins the call. command options available. Press when privacy is desired. V on the steering wheel to mute g The system announces, Transfer the receiving voice and enter “ call. Call transferred to privacy commands. mode.” The system then ends the session. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (15,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Infotainment System 7-15
Using the “Phone Number” 4. Say each digit, one at a time, Phonebook Command that you want to dial. After the Without Automatic Download The Phone Number command number is entered, the system allows a phone number to be dialed repeats it back. For phones that do not support by entering the digits one at a time. 5. Say “Dial.” automatic download of the phone book the Phone book command is 1. Press g V. Using the “Re-dial” Command used to manually add entries to the vehicle phone book. 2. Say “Call.” Use the Re-dial command to call the last number that was dialed. The phone book stores up to 3. Say “Phone Number.” V 40 names for each phone 4. Say each digit, one at a time, 1. Press g . connected to the system. that you want to dial. After the 2. Say “Call.” The following commands are used number is entered, the system to delete and store phone numbers. repeats it back. 3. Say “Re-dial.” Transfer Entry: This command will 5. Say Dial. Using the “Call Back” Command “ ” store a name into the system. Using the Special Number Use the Call Back command to dial “ ” the number of the last incoming call. Delete Entry: This command will Command erase one entry from the The Special Number command 1. Press g V. phone book. allows for dialing more than 2. Say “Call.” List Names: This command will list 10 digits or any special characters. 3. Say “Call Back.” all the names in the phone book. 1. Press V. g Using the “Transfer Entry” 2. Say “Call.” Command 3. Say “Special Number.” 1. Press g V. 2. Say “Transfer Entry.” Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (16,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
7-16 Infotainment System
3. When prompted, say the new Using the “List Names” Command List Names: This command will list entry name. all the names and locations in the 1. Press g V. 4. The system will ask you to phone book. transfer a phone number stored 2. Say “List Names.” Record Name: This command will in the cell phone’s memory. 3. The system responds with a list record custom voice tags for contact 5. Enter a phone number by voice of names from the phone book. names in the phone book that the command. To stop the playback of the list at vehicle has difficulty recognizing. any time press V. 6. Say “Transfer Entry.” The system Using the “List Names” Command acknowledges the command and With Automatic Download 1. Press g V. asks you to start the transfer from the phone handset. For phones that support automatic 2. Say “List Names.” download of the phone book the 7. The system repeats the number “Phone book” command is used to 3. The system responds with a list and prompts you for the next manage phone book entries. of names and locations in the command. When you have phone book. To stop the finished entering numbers or The phone book stores up to playback of the list at any time 1,000 names for each phone transferring an entry, say “Store.” press V. connected to the system. 8. The system confirms the name, Using the “Record Name” location, and number. When a phone is connected to the system, the phone book is Command Using the “Delete Entry” automatically downloaded to the 1. Press g V. Command vehicle. This feature allows access to the phone book from the 2. Say “Record Name.” 1. Press g V. Bluetooth system and calls contacts This feature can also be used to 2. Say “Delete Entry.” by name. You can record a custom record voice tags to directly dial an voice tag for contact names that the 3. Speak the name to delete or say entry with multiple numbers. Up to system has difficulty recognizing. “List Names” to choose an entry. 40 voice tags can be recorded to See “Record name” in this section. the system. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (17,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Infotainment System 7-17
Recent Calls Using the “Incoming” Command Receiving a Call Use the Recent Calls command to 1. Press g V. When an incoming call is received, access outgoing, incoming, the audio system mutes and a ring or missed calls or dial numbers for 2. Say “Incoming.” tone is heard in the vehicle. the last incoming or outgoing calls. 3. The system repeats a list of the . Press g V to answer the call. Outgoing: Use the Outgoing incoming calls. . V command to list the outgoing Using the “Missed” Command Press to ignore a call. calls made. 1. Press g V. Ending a Call Incoming: Use the Incoming command to list the incoming 2. Say “Missed.” Press V to end a call. calls made. 3. The system repeats a list of Voice Adaptation (VA) Mode Missed: Use the Missed command missed calls. to list the calls not answered. VA allows up to two out-of-dialect Using the “Call Back” Command users to train the system to improve Call Back: Use the Call Back recognition accuracy. By repeating a 1. Press V. command to call the last incoming g number of commands, the users phone number. 2. Say “Call Back.” can create a voice model of their Re-dial: Use the Re-dial command 3. The system calls back the last own voice that is stored in the to call the last outgoing number incoming phone number. system. The system is capable of called. storing a different voice adaptation Using the “Re-dial” Command model for each connected phone. Using the “Outgoing” Command 1. Press g V. Training 1. Press g V. 2. Say “Re-dial.” To train a voice: 2. Say “Outgoing.” 3. The system calls the last 1. Park the vehicle in a reasonably 3. The system repeats a list of the outgoing number called. quiet outdoor location. outgoing calls. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (18,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
7-18 Infotainment System
2. Sit in the driver seat with the 7. The VA mode will be explained. Manual Control engine running and the parking Follow the instructions provided While using the voice recognition brake on. by the system. system, it is possible to select menu 3. Press and hold g V for more 8. When the training is finished, the options to use the steering wheel than five seconds. system will tell you that an controls instead of speaking voice adequate number of phrases commands. This can be especially 4. The system responds with, have been recorded. helpful if the noise of driving makes Press the PHONE/SEND ( V) “ g 9. The system will announce that it difficult for the voice recognition button for the hands-free phone VA has been completed and the system to accurately interpret system to enter the voice system is ready. commands. The manual control adaptation mode or press the mode does not allow dialing a PHONE/END (V) button to The VA mode will stop if: phone number by digits. The user may select an entry from the select a different language.” See . The g V button is pressed for Phonebook or Recent Calls lists. To “Language” previously in this more than five seconds in re-activate voice recognition, exit section. VA mode. the manual control mode by 5. Voice memory A or B is . The vehicle begins moving pressing and holding V, then press automatically selected. If both during VA mode. V memory locations are already g to start the Hands Free Phone used, the system will prompt you . The ignition switch is placed in System. to overwrite one. Follow the the OFF or LOCK position. To start Manual Control Mode: instructions provided by the 1. From an active Phone system. book or Recent Call list, 6. When the preparation is press Q TUNE/FF-REW complete and you are ready to FOLDER R up or down. begin, press g V. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (19,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Infotainment System 7-19
2. The system responds with Trademarks and iPod and iPhone are trademarks of “Showing Manual Options.” Apple Computer, Inc., registered in 3. Browse the menu by License Agreements the U.S. and other countries. pressing Q TUNE/FF-REW FCC Information Bluetooth FOLDER R up or down. The See Radio Frequency Statement on The Bluetooth® word mark and system will speak the current page 13-12. logos are owned by the Bluetooth® menu option. Depending on the SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks audio display, it will also show by General Motors is under license. the current menu option. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. 4. Press g V to select the menu option. 5. Press V to go back to the previous menu. “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone mean that an electronic 6. Press and hold V for ” accessory has been designed to five seconds to exit. connect specifically to iPod or iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (20,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
7-20 Infotainment System
2 NOTES Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (1,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Climate Controls 8-1
Climate Control 5. Rear Window Defogger (If Climate Controls Equipped) Systems 6. Fan Control Climate Control Systems The vehicle’s heating, cooling, and 7. A/C (Air Conditioning) Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 ventilation can be controlled with this system. A (Fan Control): Turn clockwise Air Vents or counterclockwise to increase or Air Vents ...... 8-3 decrease the fan speed. Turning the fan control to 0 turns the fan off. The Maintenance fan must be turned on to run the air Service ...... 8-4 conditioning compressor. Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature. Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the current airflow mode. 1. Air Delivery Mode Control Select from the following air delivery modes: 2. Outside Air/Recirculation Air Intake Control Y (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. 3. Temperature Control \ (Bi-Level): Air is divided 4. Heated Outside Mirrors (If between the instrument panel and Equipped) floor outlets. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (2,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
8-2 Climate Controls
[ (Floor): Air is directed to the M (Recirculation): This mode 2. Move the air intake control floor outlets. recirculates and helps to quickly to M. cool the air inside the vehicle. It can W (Defog): This mode clears the 3. Press A/C. windows of fog or moisture. Air is be used to reduce the outside air 4. Select the coolest temperature. directed to the floor, windshield, and and odors that may enter the vehicle. side window outlets. 5. Select the highest A speed. (Defrost): This mode clears the Using the recirculation mode for 1 extended periods may cause the Using these settings together for windshield of fog or frost more long periods of time may cause the quickly. Air is directed to the windows to fog. If this happens, select the defrost mode. air inside the vehicle to become too windshield and side window outlets. dry. To prevent this from happening, Do not drive the vehicle until all To allow outside air to enter in these after the air in the vehicle has windows are clear. conditions, move the air intake cooled, move the air intake control control to %. % In defrost or defog mode, excessive to air conditioning use can cause the A/C (Air Conditioning): Turn the Rear Window Defogger and fan control to the desired speed and windows to fog. If this happens, Heated Outside Mirrors Y press A/C. The air conditioning does change the air delivery mode to N and reduce the fan speed. not operate when the fan control (Rear Window Defogger, If knob is in the off position. Press A/C Equipped): Press to turn the rear Move the air intake control to % to turn the air conditioning on and window defogger on or off. An or M to select the outside air or off. When A/C is pressed, an indicator light comes on in the indicator light comes on to show display to show that the feature is recirculation modes. that the air conditioning is on. on. This helps to clear frost from the % (Outside Air): This mode For quick cool down on hot days: rear window and outside mirrors. pulls outside air inside the vehicle. The ignition must be on for the 1. Open the windows to let hot air defogger to work. escape. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (3,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Climate Controls 8-3
The rear window defogger can Air Vents be turned off by pressing 1 again or by turning the ignition to ACC/ Adjustable air vents are on the sides ACCESSORY or LOCK. and center of the instrument panel. M (Heated Outside Mirrors, If Equipped): Press to turn on or off. An indicator light comes on in the display to show that the feature is on. This helps to clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror. The ignition must be in the ON position for the heated outside mirrors to work. Move the sliding knob to adjust the airflow. Open, close, or turn the slats to { Caution adjust the airflow. Using a razor blade or sharp object on the inside rear window can damage the antenna or defogger. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not stick anything to the rear window. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (4,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
8-4 Climate Controls
Operation Tips Maintenance The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified . Clear away any ice, snow, technicians. The air conditioning or leaves from the air inlets at Service evaporator should never be repaired the base of the windshield that or replaced by one from a salvage may block the flow of air into the This vehicle may have the new vehicle. It should only be replaced vehicle. environmentally friendly refrigerant, R1234yf. This refrigerant has a by a new evaporator to ensure . Use of non-GM approved hood significantly reduced global warming proper and safe operation. deflectors may adversely affect impact on the environment, During service, all refrigerants the performance of the system. compared to the traditional should be reclaimed with proper . Keep the path under the front automotive refrigerant, R-134a. All equipment. Venting refrigerants seats clear of objects to help vehicles have a label underhood directly to the atmosphere is harmful circulate the air inside of the that identifies the refrigerant used in to the environment and may also vehicle more effectively. the vehicle. create unsafe conditions based on inhalation, combustion, frostbite, or other health-based concerns. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (1,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Driving and Operating 9-1
Driving and Starting and Operating Cruise Control New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-13 Cruise Control ...... 9-28 Operating Ignition Positions ...... 9-14 Starting the Engine ...... 9-15 Driver Assistance Systems Parking over Things Parking Assist ...... 9-30 Driving Information That Burn ...... 9-17 Rear Vision Distracted Driving ...... 9-2 Camera (RVC) ...... 9-31 Defensive Driving ...... 9-2 Engine Exhaust Drunk Driving ...... 9-3 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-17 Fuel Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-3 Running the Vehicle While Fuel ...... 9-37 Braking ...... 9-3 Parked ...... 9-18 California Fuel Steering ...... 9-3 Requirements ...... 9-38 Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-4 Automatic Transmission Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-38 Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Continuously Variable Fuel Additives ...... 9-38 Driving on Wet Roads ...... 9-5 Transmission (CVT) ...... 9-18 Filling the Tank ...... 9-38 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-6 Filling a Portable Fuel Brakes Container ...... 9-40 Winter Driving ...... 9-7 Antilock Brake If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...... 9-8 System (ABS) ...... 9-22 Trailer Towing Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-9 Parking Brake ...... 9-24 General Towing Information ...... 9-41 Ride Control Systems Traction Control/Electronic Conversions and Add-Ons Stability Control ...... 9-25 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...... 9-41 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (2,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
9-2 Driving and Operating
. Designate a front seat Driving Information passenger to handle potential { Warning distractions. Distracted Driving Taking your eyes off the road too . Become familiar with vehicle long or too often could cause a Distraction comes in many forms features before driving, such as crash resulting in injury or death. and can take your focus from the programming favorite radio task of driving. Exercise good stations and adjusting climate Focus your attention on driving. judgment and do not let other control and seat settings. activities divert your attention away Program all trip information into Refer to the infotainment section for from the road. Many local any navigation device prior to more information on using that governments have enacted laws driving. system and the navigation system, regarding driver distraction. Become . Wait until the vehicle is parked if equipped, including pairing and familiar with the local laws in to retrieve items that have fallen using a cell phone. your area. to the floor. To avoid distracted driving, always Defensive Driving . Stop or park the vehicle to tend keep your eyes on the road, hands to children. Defensive driving means “always on the wheel, and mind on the drive. expect the unexpected.” The first . Keep pets in an appropriate . Do not use a phone in step in driving defensively is to wear carrier or restraint. demanding driving situations. the safety belt. See Safety Belts on Use a hands-free method to . Avoid stressful conversations page 3-8. while driving, whether with a place or receive necessary . Assume that other road users phone calls. passenger or on a cell phone. (pedestrians, bicyclists, and . Watch the road. Do not read, other drivers) are going to be take notes, or look up careless and make mistakes. information on phones or other Anticipate what they might do electronic devices. and be ready. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (3,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Driving and Operating 9-3
. Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Vacuum Assisted Brakes between you and the driver in front of you. Braking, steering, and accelerating The brake booster aids braking by are important factors in helping to using engine vacuum. If the engine . Focus on the task of driving. control a vehicle while driving. stops, you can stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. Drunk Driving Braking However, greater foot pressure on Death and injury associated with the brake pedal will be required to Braking action involves perception drinking and driving is a global stop the vehicle and stopping time and reaction time. Deciding to tragedy. distance will be longer. push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is { Warning { Warning reaction time. Drinking and then driving is very Average driver reaction time is If the engine is not running or is dangerous. Your reflexes, about three-quarters of a second. In turned off while driving, the power perceptions, attentiveness, and that time, a vehicle moving at assist for the brakes will not work. judgment can be affected by even 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m Braking will be harder. a small amount of alcohol. You (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency. can have a serious — or even Steering fatal — collision if you drive after Helpful braking tips to keep in mind drinking. include: Electric Power Steering Do not drink and drive or ride with . Keep enough distance between The vehicle has electric power a driver who has been drinking. you and the vehicle in front steering. It does not have power Ride home in a cab; or if you are of you. steering fluid. Regular maintenance is not required. with a group, designate a driver . Avoid needless heavy braking. who will not drink. . Keep pace with traffic. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (4,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
9-4 Driving and Operating
If power steering assist is lost due . Maintain a reasonable steady Off-Road Recovery to a system malfunction, the vehicle speed through the curve. can be steered, but may require . Wait until the vehicle is out of increased effort. the curve before accelerating See your dealer if there is a gently into the straightaway. problem. Steering in Emergencies If the steering wheel is turned until it . There are some situations when reaches the end of its travel and is steering around a problem may held against that position for an be more effective than braking. extended period of time, power steering assist may be reduced. . Holding both sides of the steering wheel allows you to turn If the steering assist is used for an 180 degrees without removing extended period of time, power a hand. assist may be reduced. . The Antilock Brake System The vehicle's right wheels can drop Normal use of the power steering (ABS) allows steering while off the edge of a road onto the assist should return when the braking. shoulder while driving. Follow system cools down. these tips: Curve Tips 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the . Take curves at a reasonable speed. way, steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the . Reduce speed before entering a pavement. curve. 2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (5,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Driving and Operating 9-5
3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help straight down the roadway. these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. . Ease your foot off the Loss of Control accelerator pedal and steer the Driving on Wet Roads Skidding way you want the vehicle to go. Rain and wet roads can reduce The vehicle may straighten out. vehicle traction and affect your There are three types of skids that Be ready for a second skid if it ability to stop and accelerate. correspond to the vehicle's three occurs. Always drive slower in these types control systems: . Slow down and adjust your of driving conditions and avoid . Braking Skid — wheels are not driving according to weather driving through large puddles and rolling. conditions. Stopping distance deep‐standing or flowing water. . Steering or Cornering Skid — can be longer and vehicle too much speed or steering in a control can be affected when { Warning curve causes tires to slip and traction is reduced by water, lose cornering force. snow, ice, gravel, or other Wet brakes can cause crashes. material on the road. Learn to They might not work as well in a . Acceleration Skid — too much recognize warning clues — such quick stop and could cause throttle causes the driving as enough water, ice, or packed pulling to one side. You could wheels to spin. snow on the road to make a lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids mirrored surface — and slow down when you have any doubt. After driving through a large by taking reasonable care suited to puddle of water or a car/vehicle existing conditions, and by not . Try to avoid sudden steering, wash, lightly apply the brake overdriving those conditions. But acceleration, or braking, pedal until the brakes work skids are always possible. including reducing vehicle speed normally. by shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause (Continued) the tires to slide. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (6,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
9-6 Driving and Operating
Other Rainy Weather Tips . Shift to a lower gear when going Warning (Continued) down steep or long hills. Besides slowing down, other wet Flowing or rushing water creates weather driving tips include: { Warning strong forces. Driving through . Allow extra following distance. flowing water could cause the Using the brakes to slow the . Pass with caution. vehicle to be carried away. If this vehicle on a long downhill slope happens, you and other vehicle . Keep windshield wiping can cause brake overheating, can occupants could drown. Do not equipment in good shape. reduce brake performance, and ignore police warnings and be . Keep the windshield washer fluid could result in a loss of braking. very cautious about trying to drive reservoir filled. Shift the transmission to a lower through flowing water. gear to let the engine assist the . Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires on brakes on a steep downhill slope. Hydroplaning page 10-26. Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water . Turn off cruise control. can build up under the vehicle's { Warning tires so they actually ride on the Hill and Mountain Roads water. This can happen if the road is Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) wet enough and you are going fast Driving on steep hills or through or with the ignition off is enough. When the vehicle is mountains is different than driving dangerous. This can cause hydroplaning, it has little or no on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for overheating of the brakes and contact with the road. driving in these conditions include: loss of steering. Always have the There is no hard and fast rule about . Keep the vehicle serviced and in engine running and the vehicle hydroplaning. The best advice is to good shape. in gear. slow down when the road is wet. . Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (7,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Driving and Operating 9-7
. Stay in your own lane. Do not Drive with caution, whatever the Turn off cruise control on slippery swing wide or cut across the condition. Accelerate gently so surfaces. center of the road. Drive at traction is not lost. Accelerating too speeds that let you stay in your quickly causes the wheels to spin Blizzard Conditions own lane. and makes the surface under the Being stuck in snow can be a . Be alert on top of hills; tires slick, so there is even less serious situation. Stay with the something could be in your lane traction. vehicle unless there is help nearby. (stalled car, accident). Traction Control should be turned If possible, use Roadside Assistance. See Roadside . Pay attention to special road on. See Traction Control/Electronic Assistance Program on page 13-5. signs (falling rocks area, winding Stability Control on page 9-25. To get help and keep everyone in roads, long grades, passing or The Antilock Brake System (ABS) the vehicle safe: no-passing zones) and take improves vehicle stability during appropriate action. hard stops on slippery roads, but . Turn on the hazard warning apply the brakes sooner than when flashers. Winter Driving on dry pavement. See Antilock . Tie a red cloth to an outside Brake System (ABS) on page 9-22. mirror. Driving on Snow or Ice Allow greater following distance on Drive carefully when there is snow any slippery road and watch for { Warning or ice between the tires and the slippery spots. Icy patches can road, creating less traction or grip. occur on otherwise clear roads in Snow can trap engine exhaust Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32° shaded areas. The surface of a under the vehicle. This may F) when freezing rain begins to fall, curve or an overpass can remain icy cause exhaust gases to get resulting in even less traction. Avoid when the surrounding roads are inside. Engine exhaust contains driving on wet ice or in freezing rain clear. Avoid sudden steering carbon monoxide (CO) which until roads can be treated with salt maneuvers and braking while (Continued) or sand. on ice. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (8,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
9-8 Driving and Operating
If the Vehicle Is Stuck Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Slowly and cautiously spin the cannot be seen or smelled. It can vehicle and set the fan speed wheels to free the vehicle when cause unconsciousness and even to the highest setting. See stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. death. “Climate Control Systems.” If stuck too severely for the traction If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about system to free the vehicle, turn the carbon monoxide, see Engine traction system off and use the . Clear away snow from around Exhaust on page 9-17. rocking method. See Traction the base of your vehicle, Control/Electronic Stability Control especially any that is blocking on page 9-25. the exhaust pipe. To save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm . Check again from time to { Warning time to be sure snow does the vehicle and then shut the engine not collect there. off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this If the vehicle's tires spin at high . Open a window about 5 cm until help arrives but only when you speed, they can explode, and you (2 in) on the side of the feel really uncomfortable from the or others could be injured. The vehicle that is away from the cold. Moving about to keep warm vehicle can overheat, causing an wind to bring in fresh air. also helps. engine compartment fire or other damage. Spin the wheels as little . Fully open the air outlets on If it takes some time for help to as possible and avoid going or under the instrument arrive, now and then when you run panel. the engine, push the accelerator above 56 km/h (35 mph). . Adjust the climate control pedal slightly so the engine runs system to a setting that faster than the idle speed. This circulates the air inside the keeps the battery charged to restart the vehicle and to signal for help (Continued) with the headlamps. Do this as little as possible to save fuel. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (9,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Driving and Operating 9-9
Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits it Out Warning (Continued) It is very important to know how Turn the steering wheel left and much weight the vehicle can vehicle handles. This could right to clear the area around the carry. This weight is called the cause loss of control and a front wheels. Turn off any traction vehicle capacity weight and crash. Overloading can also system. Shift back and forth shorten the life of the vehicle. between R (Reverse) and a low includes the weight of all forward gear, spinning the wheels occupants, cargo and all as little as possible. To prevent nonfactory-installed options. Tire and Loading Information transmission wear, wait until the Two labels on the vehicle show Label wheels stop spinning before shifting how much weight it may gears. Release the accelerator properly carry, the Tire and pedal while shifting, and press Loading Information label and lightly on the accelerator pedal the Certification label. when the transmission is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions { Warning causes a rocking motion that could Do not load the vehicle any free the vehicle. If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it heavier than the Gross might need to be towed out. If the Vehicle Weight Rating vehicle does need to be towed out, (GVWR), or either the see Towing the Vehicle on maximum front or rear Gross page 10-58. Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Label Example This can cause systems to A vehicle specific Tire and break and change the way the Loading Information label is (Continued) attached to the vehicle's center Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (10,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
9-10 Driving and Operating
pillar (B-pillar). With the driver Rating (GAWR) for the front and there will be five 150 lb door open, you will find the label rear axle. See “Certification passengers in your vehicle, attached near the door lock Label” later in this section. the amount of available cargo post. The Tire and Loading and luggage load capacity is Steps for Determining Correct Information label shows the “ 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) Load Limit number of occupant seating – = 650 lbs.) 1. Locate the statement "The positions (1), and the maximum 5. Determine the combined combined weight of vehicle capacity weight (2) in weight of luggage and cargo occupants and cargo should kilograms and pounds. being loaded on the vehicle. never exceed XXX kg or The Tire and Loading That weight may not safely XXX lbs." on your vehicle s Information label also shows the ’ exceed the available cargo placard. tire size of the original and luggage load capacity equipment tires (3) and the 2. Determine the combined calculated in Step 4. weight of the driver and recommended cold tire inflation 6. If your vehicle will be towing passengers that will be riding pressures (4). For more a trailer, load from your trailer in your vehicle. information on tires and inflation, will be transferred to your see Tires on page 10-26 and 3. Subtract the combined vehicle. Consult this manual Tire Pressure on page 10-35. weight of the driver and to determine how this There is also important loading passengers from XXX kg or reduces the available cargo information on the Certification XXX lbs. and luggage load capacity of label. It tells you the Gross 4. The resulting figure equals your vehicle.” Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) the available amount of cargo and the Gross Axle Weight and luggage load capacity. For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs. and Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (11,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Driving and Operating 9-11
Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 181 kg (400 lbs) Example 2 = 181 kg (400 lbs) Example 3 = 181 kg (400 lbs) 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 1 = 68 kg 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg 91 kg (200 lbs) × 2 = 181 kg (150 lbs) (300 lbs) (400 lbs) 3. Available Occupant and 3. Available Cargo Weight = 3. Available Cargo Weight = Cargo Weight = 113 kg 45 kg (100 lbs) 0 kg (0 lbs) (250 lbs) Refer to the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (12,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
9-12 Driving and Operating
weight of the driver, passengers, The GVWR includes the weight and cargo should never exceed of the vehicle, all occupants, { Warning the vehicle's capacity weight. fuel, and cargo. Do not load the vehicle any Certification Label The Certification label also tells heavier than the Gross you the maximum weights for Vehicle Weight Rating the front and rear axles, called (GVWR), or either the Gross Axle Weight Rating maximum front or rear Gross (GAWR). To find out the actual Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). loads on the front and rear This can cause systems to axles, you need to go to a weigh break and change the way the station and weigh the vehicle. vehicle handles. This could Your dealer can help you with cause loss of control and a this. Be sure to spread out the crash. Overloading can also load equally on both sides of the shorten the life of the vehicle. center line. Label Example Never exceed the GVWR for the Your warranty does not cover vehicle, or the GAWR for either parts or components that fail A vehicle-specific Certification the front or rear axle. because of overloading. label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). The label If the vehicle is carrying a heavy The label will help you decide shows the size of the vehicle's load, it should be spread out. how much cargo and installed original tires and the inflation See “Steps for Determining equipment your vehicle can pressures needed to obtain the Correct Load Limit” earlier in this carry. gross weight capacity of the section. vehicle. This is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (13,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Using heavier suspension Warning (Continued) Starting and components to get added Operating durability might not change your far forward as possible. weight ratings. Ask your dealer Try to spread the weight New Vehicle Break-In to help you load your vehicle the evenly. right way. . Never stack heavier { Caution If you put things inside your things, like suitcases, vehicle – like suitcases, tools, inside the vehicle so that The vehicle does not need an packages, or anything else – some of them are above elaborate break-in. But it will they will go as fast as the the tops of the seats. perform better in the long run if vehicle goes. If you have to stop you follow these guidelines for the or turn quickly, or if there is a . Do not leave an first 2 000 km (1,200 mi): unsecured child restraint crash, they will keep going. . Do not drive at any one in the vehicle. constant speed, fast or slow. { . Warning Secure loose items in the . Avoid quick starts. Avoid vehicle. Things inside the vehicle can accelerating at full-throttle in . Do not leave a seat folded any gear. Do not exceed strike and injure people in a 4000 rpm. sudden stop or turn, or in a down unless needed. crash. . Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle. . Also, check the tires for proper Put things in the cargo (Continued) area of the vehicle. In the inflation pressure. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information label. cargo area, put them as (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (14,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Ignition Positions When the ignition switch cannot be Caution (Continued) placed to the LOCK position:
. Avoid making hard stops. 1. Shift the shift lever to the During this time the new P (Park) position. brake linings are not yet 2. Move the ignition switch slightly broken in. Hard stops with in the ON direction. new linings can mean 3. Turn the ignition switch to the premature wear and earlier LOCK position. replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every 4. Remove the key if it is inserted time you get new brake in the ignition switch. linings. { Warning Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually The ignition lock is designed so that Turning off the vehicle while increased. the ignition switch cannot be turned moving may cause loss of power to the LOCK position until the shift assist in the brake and steering lever is moved to the P (Park) systems and disable the airbags. position. While driving, only shut the . When placing the ignition switch vehicle off in an emergency. in the LOCK position, make sure that the shift lever is in the If the ignition switch is placed to the P (Park) position. LOCK position, the shift lever . When removing the key from the cannot be moved from the P (Park) ignition switch (if it is inserted), position. make sure that the shift lever is in the P (Park) position. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (15,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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The shift lever can be moved if the ACC (2): Accessories. This position ignition switch is in the ON position activates electrical accessories such { Caution and the foot brake pedal is as the radio when the engine is not depressed. running. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change There is an OFF position between ON (3): Normal operating position. the way the engine operates. Any the LOCK and ACC positions. The This position turns on the ignition resulting damage would not be OFF position is indicated by a “1” on system and the electrical covered by the vehicle warranty. the key cylinder. accessories. See Add-On Electrical Equipment START (4): This position starts the on page 9-41. { Caution engine. As soon as the engine has started, release the key. Using a tool to force the key to It automatically returns to the ON turn in the ignition could cause position. { Caution damage to the switch or break the key. Use the correct key, make Starting the Engine Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the sure it is all the way in, and turn it vehicle is moving. If you do, you only with your hand. If the key To place the transmission in the could damage the transmission. cannot be turned by hand, see proper gear: Shift to P (Park) only when the your dealer. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or vehicle is stopped. N (Neutral). The engine will not start Ignition Switch Positions in any other position. To restart the Starting Procedure engine when the vehicle is already LOCK (0): Normal parking position. moving, use N (Neutral) only. 1. Apply the parking brake. OFF (1): The engine can be turned 2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) off without locking the steering or N (Neutral). P (Park) is wheel. recommended. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (16,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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The shift lever cannot be moved . If the engine is very hard to 4. Allow the engine to idle for at out of P (Park) and into any of start because it is flooded, least 30 seconds after starting. the other gear positions if the depress the accelerator Do not race the engine while ignition switch is turned to the pedal all the way to the warming it up. Drive at moderate OFF position or if the key is floor and hold it. Crank the speed for a short distance first, removed from the ignition switch. engine for five to especially in cold weather. six seconds. The starter is designed not to In cold weather, keep the engine operate if the shift lever is in any After cranking the engine, running for a minimum of two to of the driving positions. release the accelerator three minutes before shutting it pedal. Crank the engine 3. Crank the engine with your foot off. Starting and stopping the with your foot off the engine over a short period of off the accelerator pedalby accelerator pedal by turning placing the ignition switch in the time may make the vehicle more the ignition key to START. difficult to start. START position. Release the Release the key when the key when the engine starts. engine starts. If the engine Note: Care should be taken to If the engine starts, but fails to starts, but fails to run, avoid situations that can lead to run, repeat the above procedure. repeat the above potential battery discharge and potential no-start conditions . If the engine is very hard to procedure. start in extremely cold such as: weather or when restarting, { Caution 1. Installation or extended use of depress the accelerator electronic accessories that pedal a little (approximately Do not operate the starter for consume battery power when 1/3 to the floor) and hold it more than 15 seconds at a time. the engine is not running (Phone and then crank the engine. If the engine does not start, turn chargers, GPS, DVD Release the key and the the key off and wait 10 seconds players, etc.). accelerator pedal when the before cranking again, otherwise engine starts. the starter could be damaged. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (17,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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2. Vehicle is not driven regularly Engine Exhaust and/or only driven short Warning (Continued) distances. In these cases, the . battery may need to be charged { Warning There are holes or openings to maintain battery health. in the vehicle body from Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket Parking over Things monoxide (CO) which cannot be modifications that are not seen or smelled. Exposure to CO completely sealed. That Burn can cause unconsciousness and If unusual fumes are detected or even death. if it is suspected that exhaust is { Warning Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: coming into the vehicle: Things that can burn could touch . The vehicle idles in areas . Drive it only with the windows hot exhaust parts under the with poor ventilation (parking completely down. vehicle and ignite. Do not park garages, tunnels, deep snow . Have the vehicle repaired over papers, leaves, dry grass, that may block underbody immediately. or other things that can burn. airflow or tail pipes). Never park the vehicle with the . The exhaust smells or engine running in an enclosed sounds strange or different. area such as a garage or a . The exhaust system leaks building that has no fresh air due to corrosion or damage. ventilation. . The vehicle exhaust system has been modified, damaged, or improperly repaired. (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (18,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission . Do not downshift abruptly on It is better not to park with the slippery roads. This may engine running. Continuously Variable cause a loss of control. If the vehicle is left with the engine Transmission (CVT) . Never shift to P (Park) or running, follow the proper steps to R (Reverse) while the vehicle be sure the vehicle will not move. { Warning is moving. This could cause See Engine Exhaust on page 9-17. an accident. . Do not depress the accelerator pedal while . Except in an emergency, do shifting from P (Park) or not shift to the N (Neutral) N (Neutral) to R (Reverse), D position while driving. (Drive) or L (Low). Always Coasting with the depress the brake pedal until transmission in the shifting is completed. Failure N (Neutral) position may to do so could cause you to cause serious damage to the lose control and have an transmission. accident. . Cold engine idle speed is high, so use caution when { Caution shifting into a forward or reverse gear before the When stopping the vehicle on an engine has warmed up. uphill grade, do not hold the (Continued) vehicle by depressing the accelerator pedal. The foot brake should be used for this purpose. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (19,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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The CVT in your vehicle is 3. Release the foot brake, then electronically controlled to produce gradually start the vehicle in maximum power and smooth motion. operation. 4. Stop the vehicle completely The recommended operating before moving the shift lever into procedures for this transmission are the P (Park) position. shown on the following pages. The CVT is designed so the foot Follow these procedures for brake pedal MUST be depressed maximum vehicle performance and before shifting from P (Park) to any driving enjoyment. drive position while the ignition Note: Engine power may be switch is in the ON position. automatically reduced to protect the The shift lever cannot be moved out Shifting CVT if the engine speed increases of P (Park) and into any of the other quickly when driving on slippery gear positions if the ignition switch After starting the engine, fully roads or while being tested on some is placed in the LOCK, OFF or ACC depress the brake pedal and move dynamometers. position or if the key is removed. the shift lever from P (Park) to any of the desired shift positions. Starting the Vehicle 1. After starting the engine, fully { Warning depress the foot brake pedal before moving the shift lever out Apply the parking brake if the shift of the P (Park) position. lever is in any position while the 2. Keep the foot brake pedal engine is not running. Failure to depressed and move the shift do so could cause the vehicle to lever into a driving gear. move unexpectedly or roll away and result in serious personal injury or property damage. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (20,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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If the ignition switch is placed in the depressed and the shift lever button N (Neutral): Neither forward nor OFF or ACC position for any reason pushed in to move the shift lever reverse gear is engaged. The while the vehicle is in N (Neutral), from N (Neutral) or any drive engine can be started in this or any drive position, the key cannot position to P (Park). Apply the position. You may shift to be turned to the LOCK position and parking brake. When parking on a N (Neutral) and restart a stalled be removed from the ignition switch. hill, apply the parking brake first, engine while the vehicle is moving. If this occurs, perform the following then place the shift lever into the D (Drive): Use this position for all steps: P (Park) position. normal forward driving. 1. Apply the parking brake when { Caution L (Low): Use this position for the vehicle is stopped. engine braking on steep downhill 2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) To prevent transmission damage, gradients/climbing steep slopes and to park the vehicle and place the use the P (Park) or R (Reverse) whenever approaching sharp bends. ignition switch in the LOCK position only when the vehicle is Do not use the L (Low) position in position to remove the key. completely stopped. any other circumstances. Engine power may be automatically { Caution reduced to protect the CVT if the R (Reverse): Use the R (Reverse) engine speed increases quickly position to back up. Make sure the To prevent transmission damage, when driving on slippery roads or vehicle is completely stopped before use the P (Park) or R (Reverse) while being tested on some selecting the R (Reverse) position. position only when the vehicle is dynamometers. completely stopped. R (Reverse) speed is limited to 30 MPH (48 km/h). Do not exceed 30 MPH (48 km/h) in the R (Reverse) P (Park): Use the P (Park) shift position. The brake pedal must be lever position when the vehicle is depressed and the shift lever button parked or when starting the engine. pushed in to move the shift lever Make sure the vehicle is completely from P (Park), N (Neutral) or any stopped. The brake pedal must be drive position to R (Reverse). Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (21,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Shift Lock Release 4. Push down the shift lock release Overdrive (O/D) OFF Switch using a suitable tool. 5. Push the shift lever button and move the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position while holding down the shift lock release. Place the ignition switch in the ON position to unlock the steering wheel. The vehicle may be moved to the desired location. Replace the removed shift lock release cover after the operation. If the battery is discharged, the shift If the shift lever cannot be moved When the O/D OFF switch is lever may not be moved from the out of the P (Park) position, have a pressed with the shift lever in the D P (Park) position even with the foot dealer check the CVT system as (Drive) position, the light in the brake pedal depressed. soon as possible. instrument panel illuminates. See To move the shift lever, perform the Overdrive Off Light on page 5-15. following procedure: Use the Overdrive off mode when 1. Place the ignition switch to the you need improved engine braking. LOCK position and remove To turn off the Overdrive off mode, the key. push the O/D OFF switch again. 2. Apply the parking brake. The indicator light will turn off. 3. Remove the shift lock release cover using a suitable tool. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (22,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Each time the engine is started, properly. In this case, place the Brakes or when the shift lever is shifted to ignition switch in the OFF position any position other than D (Drive), and wait for 10 seconds. Then place the Overdrive off mode will be the ignition switch back in the ON Antilock Brake automatically turned off. position. The vehicle should return System (ABS) to its normal operating condition. If it Accelerator Downshift in D does not return to its normal { Warning Position operating condition, have a dealer For passing or hill climbing, depress check the transmission and repair if . The ABS is a sophisticated the accelerator pedal to the floor. necessary. device, but it cannot prevent This shifts the transmission down accidents resulting from into a lower gear, depending on the { Warning careless or dangerous driving vehicle speed. techniques. It can help When the high fluid temperature maintain vehicle control Fail Safe protection mode or fail-safe during braking on slippery When the fail-safe operation occurs, operation occurs, vehicle speed surfaces. Remember that the CVT will not be shifted into the may be gradually reduced. The stopping distances on selected driving position. reduced speed may be lower than slippery surfaces will be longer than on normal If the vehicle is driven under other traffic, which could increase surfaces even with ABS. extreme conditions, such as the chance of a collision. Be Stopping distances may also excessive wheel spinning and especially careful when driving. be longer on rough, gravel or subsequent hard braking, the If necessary, pull to the side of snow covered roads, or if you fail-safe system may be activated. the road at a safe place and allow are using tire chains. Always The MIL may come on to indicate the transmission to return to maintain a safe distance from the fail-safe mode is activated. See normal operation, or have it Malfunction Indicator Lamp on repaired if necessary. (Continued) page 5-11. This will occur even if all electrical circuits are functioning Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (23,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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ABS operates at speeds above is about to stop rolling, the computer Warning (Continued) 5–10 km/h (3–6 mph). The speed will separately work the brakes at varies according to road conditions. each wheel. the vehicle in front of you. Ultimately, the driver is When the vehicle begins to drive ABS can change the brake pressure responsible for safety. away, ABS checks itself. to each wheel, as required, faster A momentary motor or clicking noise than any driver could. This can help . Tire type and condition may might be heard while this test is you steer around the obstacle while also affect braking going on, and it might even be braking hard. effectiveness. noticed that the brake pedal moves As the brakes are applied, the . When replacing tires, install a little. This is normal. computer keeps receiving updates the specified size of tires on on wheel speed and controls all four wheels. braking pressure accordingly. . When installing a spare tire, Remember: ABS does not change make sure that it is the proper the time needed to get a foot up to size and type as specified on the brake pedal or always decrease the Tire and Loading Metric English stopping distance. If you get too Information label. close to the vehicle in front of you, . For additional information, If there is a problem with ABS, this there will not be enough time to refer to “Wheels and Tires” in warning light stays on. See Antilock apply the brakes if that vehicle the “Vehicle Care” section of Brake System (ABS) Warning Light suddenly slows or stops. Always this manual. on page 5-15. leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. If driving safely on a wet road and it This vehicle has ABS, an advanced becomes necessary to slam on the Using ABS electronic braking system that brakes and continue braking to helps prevent a braking skid. The avoid a sudden obstacle, a Do not pump the brakes. Just hold computer senses the wheels are the brake pedal down firmly and let slowing down. If one of the wheels ABS work. You may hear the ABS Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (24,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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pump or motor operating and feel Parking Brake the brake pedal pulsate. This is { Warning normal. . Be sure the parking brake is Braking in Emergencies fully released before driving. Failure to do so can cause ABS allows you to steer and brake brake failure and lead to an at the same time. In many accident. emergencies, steering can help more than even the very best . Do not release the parking braking. brake from outside the vehicle. Brake Force Distribution . Do not use the shift lever in During braking while driving through place of the parking brake. turns, the system optimizes the When parking, be sure the distribution of force to each of the parking brake is fully To apply the parking brake, pull up four wheels depending on the radius engaged. of the turn. on the parking brake handle. It is not necessary to press the release . Do not leave children button in while applying the parking unattended in a vehicle. They brake. If the ignition is in the ON/ could release the parking RUN position, the brake system brake and cause an accident. warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on To release the parking brake: page 5-14. 1. Shift the transmission to P (Park). Hold the brake pedal down. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (25,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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2. Pull the parking brake handle up Ride Control Systems . Control brake pressure at until you can press the release individual wheels and engine button. output to help the driver maintain Traction Control/ control of the vehicle in the 3. Hold the release button in as following conditions: you move the brake handle all Electronic Stability the way down. Control ‐ Understeer (vehicle tends to not follow the steered path System Operation { Caution despite increased steering The vehicle has a Traction Control input) Driving with the parking brake on System (TCS) and Electronic ‐ Oversteer (vehicle tends to can overheat the brake system Stability Control, an electronic spin due to certain road or and cause premature wear or stability control system. These driving conditions) systems use various sensors to damage to brake system parts. TCS and Electronic Stability Control Make sure that the parking brake monitor driver inputs and vehicle motion. Under certain driving can help the driver to maintain is fully released and the brake control of the vehicle, but cannot warning light is off before driving. conditions, the TCS and Electronic Stability Control systems help to prevent loss of vehicle control in all perform the following functions: driving situations. Parking Brake Break-in When the TCS and Electronic . Control brake pressure to reduce Break-in the brake shoes whenever wheel slip on one slipping drive Stability Control systems operate, the effect of the parking brake is wheel so power is transferred to the d indicator in the instrument weakened or whenever the brake a non–slipping drive wheel on cluster flashes to note the following: shoes and/or drums are replaced, in the same axle. . The road may be slippery or the order to assure the best brake . system may determine some performance. This procedure can be Control brake pressure and action is required to help keep performed at the dealer. engine output to reduce drive wheel slip based on vehicle the vehicle on the steered path. speed (traction control function). Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (26,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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. You may feel a pulsation in the Turning the Systems Off To turn TCS and Electronic Stability brake pedal and hear a noise or and On Control on again, press and release vibration from under the hood. the button. The Electronic This is normal and indicates that g the traction control system is Stability Control (ESC) Off Light g working properly. displayed in the instrument cluster will turn off. . Adjust your speed and driving to the road conditions. When the TCS/Electronic Stability Control button is used to turn off the See Traction Control System (TCS)/ systems, the TCS system still The TCS/Electronic Stability Control Electronic Stability Control Light on operates to prevent one drive wheel button is on the instrument panel, to page 5-16 and Electronic Stability from slipping by transferring power Control (ESC) Off Light on the left of the steering wheel. to a non–slipping drive wheel. page 5-16. The d indicator flashes if this { Caution If a malfunction occurs in the occurs. All other functions are off d systems, the indicator comes on Do not repeatedly brake or and the d indicator will not flash. in the instrument cluster. The TCS accelerate heavily when TCS is The TCS and Electronic Stability and Electronic Stability Control off. The vehicle driveline could be systems automatically turn off when Control systems are automatically damaged. the indicator light is on. reset to on when the ignition is placed in the OFF position then To turn off TCS and Electronic back to the ON position. Stability Control, press and release The systems have a built in the g button. The Electronic diagnostic feature that test the Stability Control (ESC) Off Light g systems each time the engine is comes on and stays on in the started and the vehicle moved instrument cluster. forward or in reverse at a slow speed. When the test occurs a clunk Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (27,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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noise may be heard and/or a pulsation in the brake pedal may be Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) felt. This is normal and is not an . indication of a malfunction. Do not modify the vehicle’s not operate properly and the suspension. If suspension d indicator light may Adding accessories can affect the parts such as shock illuminate. vehicle performance. See absorbers, struts, springs, . Accessories and Modifications on If engine control related parts stabilizer bars, bushings, and are not recommended or are page 10-3. wheels are not recommended d for your vehicle or are extremely deteriorated, the { Warning extremely deteriorated, the indicator light may illuminate. TCS and ESC systems may . When driving on extremely . The Traction Control System not operate properly. This inclined surfaces such as (TCS) and Electronic Stability could adversely affect vehicle higher banked corners, the Control (ESC) system are handling performance, and TCS and ESC systems may designed to help the driver the d indicator may flash or not operate properly and maintain stability but do not d the d indicator may flash or prevent accidents due to the indicator light may abrupt steering operation at illuminate. the d indicator light may high speeds or by careless or . If brake related parts such as illuminate. Do not drive on dangerous driving brake pads, rotors, and these types of roads. techniques. Reduce vehicle calipers are not . When driving on an unstable speed and be especially recommended or are surface such as a turntable, careful when driving and extremely deteriorated, the ferry, elevator, or ramp, the d cornering on slippery TCS and ESC systems may indicator may flash or the d surfaces and always drive (Continued) carefully. indicator light may illuminate. (Continued) (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (28,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Warning (Continued) Cruise Control
This is not a malfunction. { Warning Restart the engine after driving onto a stable surface. Cruise control can be dangerous . If wheels or tires other than where you cannot drive safely at the recommended ones are a steady speed. Do not use used, the TCS and ESC cruise control on winding roads or systems may not operate in heavy traffic. properly and the d indicator Cruise control can be dangerous may flash or the d indicator on slippery roads. On such roads, light may illuminate. fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and CRUISE ON/OFF: Press to turn . The TCS and ESC systems you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on or off. The white are not a substitute for winter cruise control on slippery roads. indicator comes on in the instrument tires or tire chains on a snow cluster when cruise control is covered road. turned on. If equipped with cruise control, a speed of about 48 km/h (30 mph) or ACCEL/RES (Accelerate/ more can be maintained without Resume): If there is a set speed in keeping your foot on the memory, press briefly to resume to a accelerator. Cruise control does not previously set speed, or press and work at speeds below about hold to accelerate. If cruise control 48 km/h (30 mph). is already active, use to increase vehicle speed. If the brakes are applied, cruise control disengages. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (29,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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COAST/SET: Press briefly to set 4. Remove your foot from the Reducing Speed While Using the speed and activate cruise accelerator. Cruise Control control, or press and hold to Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control system is decelerate. If cruise control is already activated: already active, use to decrease If the cruise control is set at a vehicle speed. desired speed and then the brakes . Press and hold COAST/SET are applied, the cruise control is until the desired lower speed is CANCEL: Press to disengage reached, then release it. cruise control without erasing the disengaged without erasing the set set speed from memory. speed from memory. . To decrease the vehicle speed in Once the vehicle speed reaches small increments, briefly press Setting Cruise Control about 48 km/h (30 mph) or more, COAST/SET. For each press, If the CRUISE ON/OFF button is on briefly press ACCEL/RES. The the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h when not in use, the COAST/SET or vehicle returns to the previous set (1 mph) slower. ACCEL/RES button could get speed. Passing Another Vehicle While pressed and go into cruise when not Using Cruise Control desired. Keep the CRUISE ON/OFF Increasing Speed While Using button off when cruise is not Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to being used. If the cruise control system is increase the vehicle speed. When already activated: you take your foot off the pedal, the 1. Press CRUISE ON/OFF to turn vehicle will slow down to the . the cruise system on. Press and hold ACCEL/RES previous set cruise speed. While until the desired speed is 2. Get up to the desired speed. pressing the accelerator pedal or reached, then release it. shortly following the release to 3. Press and release COAST/SET. . To increase vehicle speed in override cruise control, briefly The desired set speed briefly small increments, briefly press pressing COAST/SET will result in appears in the instrument ACCEL/RES. For each press, cruise set to the current vehicle cluster. the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h speed. (1 mph) faster. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (30,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Ending Cruise Control Driver Assistance Warning (Continued) There are four ways to end cruise Systems control: . Read and understand the . Step lightly on the brake pedal. limitations of the rear parking Parking Assist assist system as contained in . Press CANCEL. this section. Inclement . Shift the transmission to weather may affect the N (Neutral). function of the RPA; this may include reduced performance . To turn off cruise control, press or a false activation. CRUISE ON/OFF. . This system is not designed Erasing Speed Memory to prevent contact with small The cruise control set speed is or moving objects. erased from memory if CRUISE ON/ . The system is designed as a OFF is pressed or if the vehicle is aid to the driver in detecting turned off. large stationary objects to help avoid damaging the vehicle. The system will not { Warning detect small objects below the bumper, and may not . Always turn and look back detect objects close to the before backing up. The RPA bumper or on the ground. is not a substitute for proper . backing procedures. If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper (Continued) fascia, leaving it misaligned (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (31,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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only three seconds. Once the Rear Vision Warning (Continued) system detects an object approaching, the tone will sound Camera (RVC) or bent, the sensing zone again. When the shift lever is shifted into may be altered causing R (Reverse), the display shows the inaccurate measurement of The RPA automatically turns on view to the rear of the vehicle. obstacles or false alarms. when the shift lever is placed in R (Reverse) and the ignition switch is in ON. The RPA OFF switch on { Warning The Rear Parking Assist (RPA) the instrument panel allows the sounds a tone to warn the driver of driver to turn the RPA on and off. To . Failure to follow the warnings obstacles near the rear bumper turn the RPA off, the ignition switch and instructions for proper when the shift lever is in must be placed in ON. An indicator use of the Rear Vision R (Reverse). The system may not light on the switch will illuminate Camera (RVC) could result in detect objects at speeds above when the system is turned off. If the serious injury or death. 5 km/h (3 mph) and may not detect indicator light illuminates when the . The RVC is a convenience certain angular or moving objects. RPA is not turned off, it may indicate but it is not a substitute for The RPA detects objects up to 1.8 m a malfunction in the RPA. proper backing. Always turn (5.9 ft) from the rear bumper with a Keep the RPA sensors, located on and look out the windows, decreased coverage area at the the rear bumper, free from snow, and check mirrors to be sure outer corners of the bumper. As you ice, and large accumulations of dirt. that it is safe to move before move closer to the obstacle, the rate Do not clean the sensors with sharp operating the vehicle. Always of the tone increases. When the objects. If the sensors are covered, back up slowly. obstacle is less than 25 cm (10 in) it will affect the accuracy of . The system is designed as an away, the tone will sound the RPA. aid to the driver in showing continuously. If the RPA detects a large stationary objects stationary or receding object further than 25 cm (10 in) from the side of (Continued) the vehicle, the tone will sound for Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (32,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) { Caution
directly behind the vehicle, to . Objects on the RVC display There is a plastic cover over the help avoid damaging the will appear visually opposite camera. Do not scratch the cover vehicle. than when viewed in the when cleaning dirt or snow from rearview and outside mirrors. . The system cannot the cover. completely eliminate blind . Make sure that the back spots and may not show doors are securely closed How to Read the Displayed Lines every object. when backing up. . Underneath the bumper and . Do no put anything on the the corner areas of the rearview camera. The bumper cannot be viewed on rearview camera is installed the RVC display because of on the back door. its monitoring range limitation. . When washing the vehicle The system will not show with high pressure water, be small objects below the sure not to spray it around bumper, and may not show the camera. Otherwise, water objects close to the bumper may enter the camera unit or on the ground. causing water condensation 1. Vehicle Body Line . Objects viewed on the RVC on the lens, a malfunction, 2. 0.5 m (1.5 ft) display differ from actual fire, or an electric shock. 3. 1 m (3 ft) distance because a 4. 2 m (7 ft) . Do not strike the camera. It is wide-angle lens is used. a precision instrument. 5. 3 m (10 ft) (Continued) Otherwise, it may malfunction or cause damage resulting in a fire or an electric shock. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (33,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Guidelines indicating the vehicle Backing up on a Steep Uphill 2. Actual Distance width and distance to objects with When backing up the vehicle up a reference to the vehicle body line hill, the distance guidelines and the are shown on the RVC display. vehicle width guidelines are shown The guidelines can be turned on or closer than the actual distance. For off. When the shift lever is in example, the display shows 1 m R (Reverse), press the CAMERA (3 ft) to 1, but the actual 1 m (3 ft) button to switch the guidelines on distance on the hill is 2. Note that and off. When the shift lever is in any object on the hill is further than any other position, press the it appears on the display. CAMERA button and then touch the Show Guidelines key to switch the guidelines on and off. Difference Between Predicted and Actual Distances The distance guideline and the vehicle width guideline should be used as a reference only when the vehicle is on a level, paved surface. The distance viewed on the display is for reference only and may be different than the actual distance between the vehicle and displayed objects.
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Backing up on a Steep Downhill 2. Actual Distance Backing up Behind a Projecting When backing up the vehicle down Object a hill, the distance guidelines and the vehicle width guidelines are shown farther than the actual distance. For example, the display shows 1 m (3 ft) to 1, but the actual 1 m (3 ft) distance on the hill is 2. Note that any object on the hill is closer than it appears on the display.
1. Displayed Distance Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (35,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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1. Object 4. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to 5. Press the B button again to 2. Displayed Distance to Object adjust the setting up or down. access the Auto settings. 3. Actual Distance to Object 5. Press the ENTER/SETTING 6. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to The position 1 is shown farther than button again to display the adjust the setting up or down. the position 2 in the display. Contrast settings. However, the position 1 is actually Do not adjust the display settings of 6. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to the RVC while the vehicle is at the same distance as the position adjust the setting up or down. 3. The vehicle may hit the object moving. when backing up to the position 3 if 7. Press the ENTER/SETTING Operating Tips the object projects over the actual button to complete the adjustment. backing up course. { Caution Do not adjust the display settings of Adjusting the Screen the RVC while the vehicle is . Do not use alcohol, benzine The procedure for adjusting the moving. or thinner to clean the display settings of the screen differs For vehicles with Navigation camera. This will cause depending on the type of screen System: discoloration. To clean the present on the vehicle. camera, wipe with a cloth 1. Firmly apply the brake and place dampened with a diluted mild For vehicles without Navigation the shift lever in R (Reverse). System: cleaning agent and then wipe with a dry cloth. 1. Firmly apply the brake and place 2. Press the B button on the the shift lever in R (Reverse). control panel. . Do not damage the camera 3. The screen will display the Night as the monitor screen may be 2. Press the ENTER/SETTING adversely affected. button. settings. 3. The screen will display the 4. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to Brightness settings. adjust the setting up or down. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (36,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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. When the shift lever is shifted to . When strong light directly enters . Objects on the display may not R (Reverse), the screen the camera, objects may not be be clear in a dark place or at automatically changes to the displayed clearly. night. RVC mode. However, the radio . Vertical lines may be seen in . If dirt, rain or snow attaches to can be heard. objects on the screen. This is the camera, the RVC may not . It may take some time until the due to strong reflected light from display objects. Clean the RVC is displayed after the shift the bumper. This is not a camera. lever has been shifted to malfunction. . Do not use body wax on the R (Reverse). Objects may be . The screen may flicker under camera window. If body wax distorted momentarily until the fluorescent light. This is not a does get on the camera window, RVC screen is displayed malfunction. wipe off the wax with a clean completely. When the shift lever cloth dampened with mild . The colors of objects on the is returned to a position other detergent diluted with water. than R (Reverse), it may take display may differ somewhat some time until the screen from those of the actual object. changes. Objects on the screen . When the contrast of objects is may be distorted until they are low at night, pressing the completely displayed. SETTING button or MENU . When the temperature is button may not change the extremely high or low, the brightness. screen may not clearly display objects. This is not a malfunction. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (37,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Fuel higher. Do not use gasoline with an octane rating below 87, as it may { Caution Use of the recommended fuel is an cause engine damage and will lower important part of the proper fuel economy. Do not use fuel containing maintenance of this vehicle. When methanol. It can corrode metal driving in the U.S. and Canada, to Use of Seasonal Fuels parts in the fuel system and also help keep the engine clean and Use summer and winter fuels in the damage plastic and rubber parts. maintain optimum vehicle appropriate season. The fuels That damage would not be performance, we recommend using industry automatically modifies the covered under the vehicle TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines. fuel for the appropriate season. warranty. See www.toptiergas.com for a list of If fuel is left in the vehicle tank for TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines. long periods of time, driving or Some gasolines, mainly high octane starting could be affected. Drive the racing gasolines, can contain an vehicle until the fuel is at one-half octane-enhancing additive called tank or less, then refuel with the methylcyclopentadienyl manganese current seasonal fuel. tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use Prohibited Fuels gasolines and/or fuel additives with MMT as they can reduce spark plug Gasolines containing oxygenates life and affect emission control such as ethers and ethanol, as well system performance. The as reformulated gasolines, are malfunction indicator lamp may turn available in some cities. If these on. If this occurs, see your dealer gasolines comply with the for service. previously described specification, then they are acceptable to use. Use regular unleaded gasoline However, E85 (85% ethanol) and meeting ASTM specification D4814 other fuels containing more than with a posted octane rating of 87 or 15% ethanol must be used only in FlexFuel vehicles. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (38,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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California Fuel Fuels in Foreign gasoline additive recommended by General Motors. It is available at Requirements Countries your dealer. If the vehicle is certified to meet If planning to drive in countries Do not use additives with E85 or California Emissions Standards, it is outside the U.S. or Canada, the FlexFuel. designed to operate on fuels that proper fuel might be hard to find. meet California specifications. See Check regional auto club or fuel the underhood emission control retail brand websites for availability Filling the Tank label. If this fuel is not available in in the country where driving. Never states adopting California Emissions use leaded gasoline, fuel containing { Warning Standards, the vehicle will operate methanol, manganese, or any other satisfactorily on fuels meeting fuel not recommended. Costly Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn federal specifications, but emission repairs caused by use of improper violently and can cause injury or control system performance might fuel would not be covered by the death. be affected. The malfunction vehicle warranty. . To help avoid injuries to you indicator lamp could turn on and the and others, read and follow vehicle may not pass a smog-check Fuel Additives all the instructions on the fuel test. See Malfunction Indicator pump island. Lamp on page 5-11. If this occurs, To keep fuel systems clean, TOP return to your authorized dealer for TIER Detergent Gasoline is . Turn off the engine when diagnosis. If it is determined that the recommended. See Fuel on refueling. page 9-37. condition is caused by the type of . Keep sparks, flames, and fuel used, repairs may not be If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is smoking materials away covered by the vehicle warranty. not available, one bottle of Fuel from fuel. System Treatment PLUS added to . Do not leave the fuel pump the fuel tank at every engine oil unattended. change can help. Fuel System Treatment PLUS is the only (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (39,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Warning (Continued)
. Do not reenter the vehicle while pumping fuel. . Keep children away from the fuel pump and never let children pump fuel. . Fuel can spray out if the fuel cap is opened too quickly. This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. The fuel cap is behind a hinged fuel To remove the fuel cap, turn it Open the fuel cap slowly and door on the passenger side of the slowly counterclockwise. wait for any hiss noise to stop vehicle. The fuel door release is While refueling, hang the tethered then unscrew the cap all below the instrument panel. To open the way. fuel cap from the hook on the the fuel-filler door, pull the release. fuel door. To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely. Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See Exterior Care on page 10-60. When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (40,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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LOOSE FUEL CAP Warning Filling a Portable Fuel { Warning Message Container If a fire starts while you are The LOOSE FUEL CAP message refueling, do not remove the displays in the odometer when the { Warning nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by fuel cap is not tightened correctly shutting off the pump or by after the vehicle has been refueled. Filling a portable fuel container notifying the station attendant. See Fuel System Messages on while it is in the vehicle can cause Leave the area immediately. page 5-20. fuel vapors that can ignite either Failure to tighten the fuel cap by static electricity or other properly after the LOOSE FUEL means. You or others could be CAP warning message is displayed badly burned and the vehicle { Caution may cause the malfunction indicator could be damaged. Always: light (MIL) to turn on. See . If a new fuel cap is needed, be Malfunction Indicator Lamp on Use approved fuel sure to get the right type of cap page 5-11. containers. from your dealer. The wrong type . Remove the container from of fuel cap may not fit properly, the vehicle, trunk, or pickup may cause the malfunction bed before filling. indicator lamp to light, and could . damage the fuel tank and Place the container on the ground. emissions system. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on . Place the nozzle inside the fill page 5-11. opening of the container before dispensing fuel, and (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (41,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Warning (Continued) Trailer Towing Conversions and Add-Ons keep it in contact with the fill General Towing opening until filling is Information complete. Add-On Electrical The vehicle is neither designed nor Equipment . Fill the container no more intended to tow a trailer. than 95% full to allow for expansion. { Caution . Do not smoke, light matches, Some electrical equipment can or use lighters while damage the vehicle or cause pumping fuel. components to not work and . Avoid using cell phones or would not be covered by the other electronic devices. warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-28 and Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-29. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (42,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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2 NOTES Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (1,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Vehicle Care 10-1
Washer Fluid ...... 10-18 Wheels and Tires Vehicle Care Brakes ...... 10-19 Tires ...... 10-26 Brake Fluid ...... 10-19 All-Season Tires ...... 10-27 General Information Battery ...... 10-21 Winter Tires ...... 10-27 Wiper Blade Summer Tires ...... 10-28 General Information ...... 10-2 Replacement ...... 10-22 All-Terrain Tires ...... 10-28 California Proposition Tire Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-28 65 Warning ...... 10-2 Headlamp Aiming Tire Designations ...... 10-30 California Perchlorate Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-23 Tire Terminology and Materials Requirements . . . . 10-2 Definitions ...... 10-32 Accessories and Bulb Replacement Tire Pressure ...... 10-35 Modifications ...... 10-3 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-23 Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-23 Tire Pressure Monitor Vehicle Checks Headlamps, Front Turn System ...... 10-36 Doing Your Own Signal and Parking Tire Pressure Monitor Service Work ...... 10-5 Lamps ...... 10-23 Operation ...... 10-37 Hood ...... 10-5 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-24 Tire Inspection ...... 10-39 Engine Compartment Tire Rotation ...... 10-39 Overview ...... 10-7 Electrical System When It Is Time for New Engine Oil ...... 10-8 Electrical System Tires ...... 10-41 Continuously Variable Overload ...... 10-24 Buying New Tires ...... 10-41 Transmission (CVT) Fuses and Circuit Different Size Tires and Fluid ...... 10-11 Breakers ...... 10-25 Wheels ...... 10-43 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-11 Engine Compartment Fuse Uniform Tire Quality Cooling System ...... 10-13 Block ...... 10-25 Grading ...... 10-44 Engine Coolant ...... 10-13 Instrument Panel Fuse Wheel Alignment and Tire Engine Overheating ...... 10-16 Block ...... 10-26 Balance ...... 10-45 Overheated Engine Wheel Replacement ...... 10-45 Protection Tire Chains ...... 10-46 Operating Mode ...... 10-17 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (2,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
10-2 Vehicle Care
If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-47 General Information California Proposition Tire Changing ...... 10-48 Full-Size Spare Tire ...... 10-54 For service and parts needs, visit 65 Warning your dealer. You will receive Most motor vehicles, including this Jump Starting genuine GM parts and GM-trained one, contain and/or emit chemicals Jump Starting ...... 10-55 and supported service people. known to the State of California to Towing the Vehicle Genuine GM parts have one of cause cancer and birth defects or Towing the Vehicle ...... 10-58 these marks: other reproductive harm. Engine Recreational Vehicle exhaust, many parts and systems, Towing ...... 10-58 many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or Appearance Care emit these chemicals. Exterior Care ...... 10-60 Interior Care ...... 10-64 California Perchlorate Floor Mats ...... 10-68 Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, safety belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained in Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, may contain perchlorate materials. Special handling may be necessary. For additional information, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (3,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Accessories and GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other Warning (Continued) Modifications systems on the vehicle. See your Adding non-dealer accessories or dealer to accessorize the vehicle complies or continues to comply making modifications to the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories with all applicable motor vehicle can affect vehicle performance and installed by a dealer technician. safety standards and emissions regulations. The conversion safety, including such things as Also, see Adding Equipment to the airbags, braking, stability, ride and company or dealer is responsible Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on for making sure the modifications handling, emissions systems, page 3-29. aerodynamics, durability, and or installed equipment does not electronic systems like antilock affect the safety of the vehicle. { Warning brakes, traction control, and stability GM does not assume the control. These accessories or Any modifications or alterations of responsibility as the final stage modifications could even cause this vehicle may affect the safety manufacturer for modified or malfunction or damage not covered altered vehicles. GM is not by the vehicle warranty. of the vehicle which may result in a collision, serious personal injury responsible for the final Damage to vehicle components or death. certification, product liability resulting from modifications or the claims, or warranty claims, Modifications made to this vehicle installation or use of non-GM resulting from any component, by conversion companies or certified parts, including control assembly, or system being dealers may affect the final module or software modifications, is altered. GM is not responsible for not covered under the terms of the certification of the engine, vehicle, modifications which cause the vehicle warranty and may affect or equipment. The conversion vehicle to become non-compliant remaining warranty coverage for company or dealer has the with any of the motor vehicle affected parts. responsibility to certify that the safety standards, emissions altered vehicle and equipment (Continued) (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (4,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
10-4 Vehicle Care
Variable Voltage Control System Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued)
regulations, or modifications that . Use electrical accessories cause the vehicle to be or with the engine running to become defective or unsafe. avoid discharging the vehicle battery. Your vehicle’s warranty may not cover damage resulting from alterations, modifications, Your vehicle is equipped with a installation of non-approved variable voltage control system. accessories, or improper This system measures the amount installation of accessories. Refer of electrical discharge from the to your Warranty Information battery and controls voltage Booklet for complete details. generated by the generator. The current sensor is located near the { Caution battery along the negative battery cable. If you add electrical . Do not ground accessories accessories to your vehicle, be sure directly to the battery to ground them to a suitable body terminal. Doing so will bypass ground such as the frame or engine the variable voltage control block area. system and the vehicle battery many not charge completely. (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (5,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Vehicle Care 10-5
Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the To open the hood: Doing Your Own Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Service Work page 3-28. Keep a record with all parts receipts { Warning and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See It can be dangerous to work on Maintenance Records on your vehicle if you do not have page 11-12. the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always { Caution follow owner manual procedures and consult the service manual Even small amounts of for your vehicle before doing any contamination can cause damage service work. to vehicle systems. Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids, 1. Pull the hood lock release reservoir caps, or dipsticks. handle located below the If doing some of your own service instrument panel on the left side work, use the proper service of the steering wheel. manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13-11. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (6,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
10-6 Vehicle Care
To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the front of the engine compartment and return the prop to its underhood retainer. The prop rod must click into place when returning it to the retainer to prevent hood damage. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, 4. Release the hood prop from its 2. Lower the hood to approximately locate the hood release lever in underhood retainer. 12 in (30 cm) above the hood between the hood and grille, and 5. Securely place the hood prop release latch and release it. push the lever sideways with into the slot in the front of the Check to make sure the hood is your fingertips. engine compartment. closed and repeat the process if 3. Raise the hood. necessary. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (7,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Engine Compartment Overview Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (8,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
10-8 Vehicle Care
1. Coolant Recovery Tank. See Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Cooling System on page 10-13. To ensure proper engine It is a good idea to check the engine 2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When performance and long life, careful oil level at each fuel fill. In order to to Add Engine Oil” under Engine attention must be paid to engine oil. get an accurate reading, the vehicle Oil on page 10-8. Following these simple, but must be on level ground. The 3. Brake Master Cylinder important steps will help protect engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. Reservoir. See Brake Fluid on your investment: See Engine Compartment Overview page 10-19. on page 10-7 for the location of the . Always use engine oil approved engine oil dipstick. 4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on to the proper specification and of page 10-11. the proper viscosity grade. See Obtaining an accurate oil level “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” reading is essential: 5. Windshield Washer Fluid in this section. Reservoir. See “Adding Washer 1. If the engine has been running Fluid” under Washer Fluid on . Check the engine oil level recently, turn off the engine and page 10-18. regularly and maintain the allow several minutes for the oil proper oil level. See “Checking to drain back into the oil pan. 6. Drive Belt. Engine Oil” and “When to Add Checking the oil level too soon 7. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil” in this section. after engine shutoff will not “Checking Engine Oil” under provide an accurate oil level . Change the engine oil at the reading. Engine Oil on page 10-8. appropriate time. See 8. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Maintenance Schedule on Cooling System on page 10-13. page 11-3. { Warning 9. Battery on page 10-21. . Always dispose of engine oil The engine oil dipstick handle 10. Engine Compartment Fuse properly. See “What to Do with may be hot; it could burn you. Block on page 10-25. Used Oil” in this section. Use a towel or glove to touch the dipstick handle. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (9,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it Add some of the recommended oil with a clean paper towel or cloth, and then recheck the level. See Caution (Continued) then push it back in all the way. “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in Remove it again, keeping the tip this section for an explanation of be damaged. You should drain down, and check the level. what kind of oil to use. For engine out the excess oil or limit driving oil crankcase capacity, see of the vehicle and seek a service When to Add Engine Oil Capacities and Specifications on professional to remove the page 12-2. Add enough oil to put excess amount of oil. the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Do not overfill. Selecting the Right Engine Oil Push the dipstick all the way back in when through. Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil { Caution specification and viscosity grade. See Recommended Fluids and Do not add too much oil. Oil Lubricants on page 11-10. levels above or below the Specification It should be between the H (High) acceptable operating range and L (Low) marks. This is the shown on the dipstick are harmful Ask for and use engine oils that meet the dexos1 specification. normal operating oil level range. to the engine. If you find that you ™ If the oil level is below the L (Low) have an oil level above the Engine oils that have been mark, remove the oil filler cap and operating range, i.e., the engine approved by GM as meeting the pour recommended oil through the dexos1 specification are marked opening. See Engine Compartment has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched with the dexos1 approved logo. See Overview on page 10-7 for the www.gmdexos.com. location of the engine oil fill cap. area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (10,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
10-10 Vehicle Care
Use of Substitute Engine Oils if What to Do with Used Oil dexos1 is unavailable: In the event Used engine oil contains certain that dexos1-approved engine oil is elements that can be unhealthy for not available at an oil change or for your skin and could even cause maintaining proper oil level, you cancer. Do not let used oil stay on may use substitute engine oil that your skin for very long. Clean your meets American Petroleum Institute skin and nails with soap and water, (API) approved specifications of the { Caution or a good hand cleaner. Wash or appropriate viscosity grade. These properly dispose of clothing or rags Failure to use the recommended oils have the API certification mark containing used engine oil. See the engine oil can result in engine on the front of the container. manufacturer's warnings about the damage not covered by the Viscosity Grade use and disposal of oil products. vehicle warranty. Check with your dealer or service provider on Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade Used oil can be a threat to the whether the oil is approved to the engine oil. environment. If you change your dexos1 specification. own oil, be sure to drain all the oil Engine Oil Additives/Engine from the filter before disposal. Never Oil Flushes dispose of oil by putting it in the Do not add anything to the oil. The trash or pouring it on the ground, recommended oils meeting the into sewers, or into streams or dexos1 specification are all that is bodies of water. Recycle it by taking needed for good performance and it to a place that collects used oil. engine protection. Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (11,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Continuously Variable How to Inspect the Engine Air Caution (Continued) Transmission (CVT) Fluid Cleaner/Filter other than as recommended To inspect the air cleaner/filter, { Caution is not covered under the remove the filter from the vehicle vehicle warranty. and lightly shake it to release loose . GM recommends using dust and dirt. If the filter remains ACDelco CVT Fluid When checking or replacement of covered with dirt, a new filter is (Part No. 19260800, in CVT fluid is required, see your required. Never use compressed air Canada 19299096) in CVT. dealer for servicing. to clean the filter. Do not mix with other fluids. To inspect or replace the engine air . Do not use Automatic Engine Air Cleaner/Filter cleaner/filter: transmission fluid (AFT) or Manual Transmission fluid in The engine air cleaner/filter is near a CVT, as it may damage the the rear of the engine compartment CVT. Damage caused by the on the driver side. See Engine use of fluids other than as Compartment Overview on recommended is not covered page 10-7. under the vehicle warranty. When to Inspect the Engine Air . Using fluids that are not Cleaner/Filter equivalent to ACDelco CVT Inspect or replace the air cleaner/ Fluid (Part No. 19260800, in filter at the scheduled maintenance Canada 19299096) may intervals. See Maintenance damage the CVT. Damage Schedule on page 11-3. If driving in caused by the use of fluids dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the (Continued) filter at each engine oil change. 1. Air Cleaner/Filter Cover 2. Air Cleaner/Filter Tabs (2) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (12,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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1. Push the tabs (2) in at both ends 6. Inspect or replace the engine air of the air cleaner/filter cover (1). cleaner/filter. Make sure that the { Warning 2. Pull the air cleaner/filter filter fits properly into the air cleaner holder. Operating the engine with the air cover (1) up from the air cleaner/ cleaner/filter off can cause you or filter assembly. 7. Reinstall the air cleaner/filter on others to be burned. The air the air cleaner holder and slide cleaner not only cleans the air; it them into the air cleaner helps to stop flames if the engine housing. backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
{ Warning
Never pour fuel into the throttle body or attempt to start the engine with the air cleaner 3. Remove the air cleaner holder removed. Doing so could result in and filter from the engine air serious injury. cleaner housing. Be careful to dislodge as little dirt as possible. 8. Reinstall the air cleaner/filter 4. Clean the engine air cleaner/ cover and be sure that the tabs filter housing. click into place. 5. Remove the air cleaner/filter from the air cleaner holder. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (13,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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2. Radiator Pressure Cap { Caution 3. Engine Cooling Fans (Out { Caution of View) If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt Using coolant other than the can easily get into the engine, recommended engine coolant can which could damage it. Always { Warning cause premature engine, heater have the air cleaner/filter in place An electric engine cooling fan can core, or radiator corrosion. In when you are driving. start even when the engine is not addition, the engine coolant could running. To avoid injury, always require changing sooner. Any Cooling System keep hands, clothing, and tools repairs would not be covered by away from any engine the vehicle warranty. Always use The cooling system allows the cooling fan. the recommended engine coolant. engine to maintain the correct See Recommended Fluids and working temperature. Lubricants on page 11-10. { Warning Engine Coolant Heater and radiator hoses, and The cooling system in the vehicle is other engine parts, can be very filled with long life antifreeze hot. Do not touch them. If you do, coolant. See Recommended Fluids you can be burned. and Lubricants on page 11-10. Do not run the engine if there is a The following explains the cooling leak. If you run the engine, it system and how to check and add could lose all coolant. That could coolant when it is low. If there is a cause an engine fire, and you problem with engine overheating, could be burned. Get any leak see Engine Overheating on fixed before you drive the vehicle. page 10-16. 1. Coolant Recovery Tank Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (14,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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What to Use Use the recommended engine coolant. See Recommended Fluids Caution (Continued) { Warning and Lubricants on page 11-10. If using this coolant, nothing else mixture can freeze and crack engine cooling parts. The repairs Adding water or some other liquid needs to be added. This coolant: would not be covered by the to the cooling system can be . Gives freezing protection down vehicle warranty. Use only the dangerous. Water and other to −37°C (−34°F), outside recommended engine coolant for liquids can boil before the proper temperature. the cooling system. See coolant mixture will. The coolant . Gives boiling protection up to Recommended Fluids and warning system is set for the 129°C (265°F), engine Lubricants on page 11-10. proper coolant mixture. With temperature. water or the wrong mixture, the engine could get too hot but you . Protects against rust and Never dispose of engine coolant by would not get the overheat corrosion. putting it in the trash, by pouring it warning. The engine could catch . Will not damage aluminum parts. on the ground, or by pouring into fire and you or others could be sewers, streams, or bodies of water. . Helps keep the proper engine Have the coolant changed by an burned. Use the recommended temperature. engine coolant. See authorized service center, familiar Recommended Fluids and with legal requirements regarding { Caution used coolant disposal. This will help Lubricants on page 11-10. protect the environment and your If the improper coolant mixture, health. inhibitors, or additives are used in the vehicle cooling system, the engine could overheat and be damaged. Too much water in the (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (15,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Checking Engine Coolant Check the coolant level in the Level { Warning reservoir when the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below the MIN Steam and scalding liquids from a { Warning level, add coolant to the MAX level. hot cooling system can blow out If the reservoir is empty, check the and burn you badly. Never turn You can be burned if you spill coolant level in the radiator when the cap when the cooling system, coolant on hot engine parts. the engine is cold. If there is including the surge tank pressure Coolant contains ethylene glycol insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling and it will burn if the engine parts the radiator with coolant up to the system and surge tank pressure filler opening and also add it to the are hot enough. Do not spill cap to cool. reservoir up to the MAX level. coolant on a hot engine. The vehicle contains long life The vehicle must be on a level coolant. The life expectancy of the surface when checking the coolant factory-fill coolant is 168,000 km { Caution level. (105,000 miles) or seven years. Mixing any other type of coolant or This vehicle has a specific the use of non-distilled water will coolant fill procedure. Failure to reduce the life expectancy of the follow this procedure could cause factory-fill coolant. Refer to the the engine to overheat and be Recommended Fluids and severely damaged. Lubricants on page 11-10 for more details. The engine coolant reservoir is a pressurized tank. When installing the cap, tighten. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (16,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
10-16 Vehicle Care
If the cooling system frequently If the decision is made to lift the requires coolant, have it checked by Warning (Continued) hood, make sure the vehicle is your dealer. parked on a level surface. . Avoid direct skin contact with Changing Engine Coolant used coolant. If skin contact Then check to see if the engine is made, wash thoroughly cooling fans are running. If the A dealer can change the engine with soap or hand cleaner as engine is overheating, the fans coolant. The service procedure can soon as possible. should be running. If they are not, be found in the service manual. See do not continue to run the engine . Service Publications Ordering Keep coolant out of the reach and have the vehicle serviced. Information on page 13-11. of children and pets. See if the engine cooling fan speed Improper servicing can result in increases when idle speed is reduced heater performance and Engine coolant must be disposed of doubled by pushing the accelerator engine overheating. properly. Check your local pedal down. If it does not, the regulations. vehicle needs service. Turn off the { Warning engine. Engine Overheating . To avoid the danger of being The vehicle has an engine coolant scalded, never change the { Caution temperature warning light on the coolant when the engine instrument cluster to warn of engine Running the engine without is hot. overheating. See Engine Coolant coolant may cause damage or a . Never remove the radiator or Temperature Warning Light on fire. Vehicle damage would not be engine coolant reservoir cap page 5-17. covered by the vehicle warranty. when the engine is hot. If the decision is made not to lift the Serious burns could be hood when this warning appears, caused by high pressure fluid but instead get service help right escaping from the radiator. away, see Roadside Assistance (Continued) Program on page 13-5. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (17,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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If Steam is Coming from the Overheated Engine The transmission will downshift or Engine Compartment upshift as it reaches prescribed shift Protection points. You can also shift manually. Operating Mode { Warning As driving conditions change and The engine has an engine engine coolant temperature is Steam from an overheated engine protection mode to reduce the reduced, vehicle speed can be can burn you badly, even if you chance of damage if the coolant increased using the accelerator just open the hood. Stay away temperature goes too high (for pedal, and air conditioning cooling from the engine if you see or hear example, when climbing steep function will automatically be turned steam coming from it. Just turn it grades in high temperature with back ON. heavy loads, such as when towing a off and get everyone away from If: the vehicle until it cools down. trailer). When the engine Wait until there is no sign of temperature reaches a certain level: 1. The engine coolant temperature is not reduced. steam or coolant before you open . The engine coolant temperature the hood. warning light will illuminate. 2. The air conditioning cooling function does not turn back ON. If you keep driving when the . Engine power may be reduced. 3. The engine oil pressure low/ engine is overheated, the liquids . The air conditioning cooling engine coolant temperature high in it can catch fire. You or others function may be automatically warning light illuminates, this could be badly burned. Stop the turned OFF for a short time (the may indicate a malfunction. engine if it overheats, and get out blower will continue to operate). of the vehicle until the engine Move the vehicle off the road in is cool. Engine power and under certain a safe area and allow the engine conditions, vehicle speed will to cool. If after checking the oil decrease. Vehicle speed can be and coolant, the oil pressure controlled with the accelerator low/engine coolant temperature pedal, but the vehicle may not accelerate at the desired speed. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (18,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
10-18 Vehicle Care
high warning light remains on, Adding Washer Fluid do not continue to drive, call { Caution your dealer. . Do not use engine coolant The malfunction indicator light (MIL) (antifreeze) in the windshield may also come ON. If only it washer. It can damage the remains on, you do not need to windshield washer system have the vehicle towed, but have it and paint. inspected soon by your dealer. For . additional information, see Do not mix water with Malfunction Indicator Lamp on ready-to-use washer fluid. page 5-11. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage the washer fluid tank and other Washer Fluid parts of the washer system. What to Use Open the cap with the washer . When using concentrated When the vehicle needs windshield symbol on it. Add washer fluid until washer fluid, follow the washer fluid, read the the reservoir is full. See Engine manufacturer instructions for manufacturer's instructions before Compartment Overview on adding water. use. If operating the vehicle in an page 10-7 for reservoir location. . Fill the washer fluid tank only area where the temperature may fall three-quarters full when it is below freezing, use a fluid that has very cold. This allows for fluid sufficient protection against expansion if freezing occurs, freezing. which could damage the tank if it is completely full. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (19,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Vehicle Care 10-19
Brakes Some driving conditions or climates performance expected can change can cause a brake squeal when the in many other ways if the wrong Disc brake pads have built-in wear brakes are first applied or lightly replacement brake parts are indicators that make a high-pitched applied. This does not mean installed or parts are improperly warning sound when the brake pads something is wrong with the brakes. installed. are worn and new pads are needed. Properly torqued wheel nuts are The sound can come and go or be Brake Fluid heard all the time when the vehicle necessary to help prevent brake is moving, except when applying the pulsation. When tires are rotated, brake pedal firmly. inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque { Warning specifications. See Capacities and The brake wear warning sound Specifications on page 12-2. means that soon the brakes will Brake pads should be replaced as not work well. That could lead to complete sets. The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See a crash. When the brake wear Brake Pedal Travel warning sound is heard, have the Engine Compartment Overview on page 10-7 for the location of the vehicle serviced. See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, reservoir. or if there is a rapid increase in There are only two reasons why the pedal travel. This could be a sign brake fluid level in the reservoir { Caution that brake service may be required. might go down: Continuing to drive with worn-out Replacing Brake System Parts . The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining brake pads could result in costly Always replace brake system parts brake repair. wear. When new linings are with new, approved replacement installed, the fluid level goes parts. If this is not done, the brakes back up. may not work properly. The braking Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (20,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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. A fluid leak in the brake Refer to the Maintenance Schedule After work is done on the brake hydraulic system can also cause to determine when to check the hydraulic system, make sure the a low fluid level. Have the brake brake fluid. See Maintenance level is above the MIN but not over hydraulic system fixed, since a Schedule on page 11-3. the MAX mark. leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not work well. Checking Brake Fluid If the brake fluid is below the MIN line, the brake warning light will Do not top off the brake fluid. Check brake fluid by looking at the illuminate. Add brake fluid up to the Adding fluid does not correct a leak. brake fluid reservoir. See Engine MAX line. If fluid is added when the linings are Compartment Overview on worn, there will be too much fluid page 10-7. What to Add when new brake linings are Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid installed. Add or remove brake fluid, from a sealed container. See as necessary, only when work is Recommended Fluids and done on the brake hydraulic system. Lubricants on page 11-10. Always clean the brake fluid { Warning reservoir cap and the area around If too much brake fluid is added, it the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the can spill on the engine and burn, reservoir. if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and the vehicle could be damaged. { Warning Add brake fluid only when work is With the wrong kind of fluid in the done on the brake hydraulic The fluid level should be above brake hydraulic system, the system. See “Checking Brake MIN. If it is not, have the brake brakes might not work well. This Fluid” in this section. hydraulic system checked to see if could cause a crash. Always use there is a leak. the proper brake fluid. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (21,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Refer to the replacement number Extended Storage Switch { Caution shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See . Using the wrong fluid can Engine Compartment Overview on badly damage brake page 10-7 for battery location. hydraulic system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as { Warning engine oil, in the brake Battery posts, terminals, and hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic system parts related accessories contain lead so badly that they will have to and lead compounds, chemicals be replaced. Do not let known to the State of California to someone put in the wrong cause cancer and reproductive kind of fluid. harm. Wash hands after handling. . If brake fluid is spilled on the If any electrical equipment does not vehicle's painted surfaces, Vehicle Storage operate, remove the extended the paint finish can be storage switch and check for an open fuse. damaged. Be careful not to { Warning spill brake fluid on the Note: The extended storage switch vehicle. If you do, wash it off Batteries have acid that can burn is used for long term vehicle immediately. you and gas that can explode. storage. Even if the extended You can be badly hurt if you are storage switch is broken it is not Battery not careful. See Jump Starting on necessary to replace it. Replace page 10-55 for tips on working only the open fuse in the switch with The original equipment battery is around a battery without a new fuse. maintenance free. Do not remove getting hurt. the cap and do not add fluid. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (22,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
10-22 Vehicle Care
How to replace the extended Wiper Blade Replacement storage switch: Windshield wiper blades should be 1. To remove the extended storage inspected for wear and cracking. switch, be sure the ignition See Maintenance Schedule on switch is in the OFF or LOCK page 11-3. position. Replacement blades come in 2. Be sure the headlight switch is different types and are removed in in the OFF position. different ways. For proper type and 3. Remove the fuse box cover. length, see Maintenance 2. Push the release lever (2) to Replacement Parts on page 11-11. disengage the hook and push 4. Pinch the locking tabs (1) the wiper arm (1) out of the and (2) found on each side of blade assembly (3). the storage switch. { Caution 3. Push the new blade assembly 5. Pull the storage switch straight Allowing the wiper arm to touch securely on the wiper arm until out from the fuse box (3). the windshield when no wiper the release lever clicks into blade is installed could damage place. the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not allow the wiper arm to touch the windshield.
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (23,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Vehicle Care 10-23
Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement Signal and Parking should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on Lamps page 10-24. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, High-Beam Headlamp/ the headlamp aim may be affected. For any bulb‐changing procedure Low-Beam Headlamp If adjustment to the headlamps is not listed in this section, contact necessary, see your dealer. your dealer. 1. Open the hood. 2. Release the clip on the Halogen Bulbs connector. 3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise { Warning and pull straight back. Halogen bulbs have pressurized Turn Signal and Parking Lamp gas inside and can burst if you 1. Open the hood. drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure 2. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to read and follow the instructions and pull straight back. on the bulb package. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (24,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
10-24 Vehicle Care
Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Lamp Bulb An electrical overload may cause Number Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in Overload some cases to remain off. Have the Headlamp H13 headlamp wiring checked right away Front Turn Signal The vehicle has fuses and circuit if the lamps go on and off or 3457K and Parking Lamp breakers to protect against an remain off. electrical system overload. Map Lamp W5W Windshield Wipers When the current electrical load is Cargo Lamp W5W too heavy, the circuit breaker opens If the wiper motor overheats due to High-Mounted and closes, protecting the circuit heavy snow or ice, the windshield W16W Stop Lamp until the current load returns to wipers will stop until the motor cools normal or the problem is fixed. This and will then restart. Tail Lamp 3047 greatly reduces the chance of circuit Although the circuit is protected Back-Up Lamp 921 overload and fire caused by from electrical overload, overload electrical problems. due to heavy snow or ice may Rear Turn 3157AK cause wiper linkage damage. Signal Lamp Fuses and circuit breakers protect power devices in the vehicle. Always clear ice and heavy snow License from the windshield before using the T10 Plate Lamp Replace a bad fuse with a new one windshield wipers. of the identical size and rating. If the overload is caused by an For replacement bulbs not listed If there is a problem on the road and electrical problem and not snow or here, contact your dealer. a fuse needs to be replaced, the ice, be sure to get it fixed. same amperage fuse can be borrowed. Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (25,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new Fusible Links one of the identical size and rating. If the electrical equipment does not Spare fuses are provided and can operate and fuses are in good be found in the passenger The fuse block is in the engine condition, check the fusible links. compartment fuse box. compartment of the vehicle. If any of these fusible links are Remove the cover by pushing the melted, replace with only Genuine tab and lifting the cover up. GMus parts. { Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (26,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Instrument Panel Fuse Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Block Tires and a serious crash. See { Caution Every new GM vehicle has Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-9. Spilling liquid on any electrical high-quality tires made by a . component on the vehicle may leading tire manufacturer. See Underinflated tires pose damage it. Always keep the the warranty manual for the same danger as covers on any electrical information regarding the tire overloaded tires. The component. warranty and where to get resulting crash could service. For additional cause serious injury. information refer to the tire Check all tires frequently manufacturer. to maintain the recommended pressure. { Warning Tire pressure should be checked when the tires . Poorly maintained and are cold. improperly used tires are . dangerous. Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, . Overloading the tires can or broken by a sudden cause overheating as a impact — such as when result of too much flexing. hitting a pothole. Keep There could be a blowout tires at the recommended Pull the fuse box cover to remove. (Continued) pressure. Push the fuse box cover to install. (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (27,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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All-Season Tires Winter Tires Warning (Continued) This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not originally . Worn or old tires can all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter cause a crash. If the tread designed to provide good overall tires are designed for increased is badly worn, performance on most road surfaces traction on snow and ice-covered replace them. and weather conditions. Original roads. Consider installing winter equipment tires designed to meet tires on the vehicle if frequent . Replace any tires that all-season requirements have MS driving on ice or snow covered have been damaged by molded onto the sidewall. This roads is expected. See your dealer impacts with potholes, symbol can usually be found for details regarding winter tire curbs, etc. following the size designation. availability and proper tire selection. Also, see Buying New Tires on . Consider installing winter tires on Improperly repaired tires page 10-41. can cause a crash. Only the vehicle if frequent driving on the dealer or an snow or ice-covered roads is With winter tires, there may be authorized tire service expected. All-season tires provide decreased dry road traction, adequate performance for most increased road noise, and shorter center should repair, winter driving conditions, but they tread life. After changing to winter replace, dismount, and may not offer the same level of tires, be alert for changes in vehicle mount the tires. traction or performance as winter handling and braking. . Do not spin the tires in tires on snow or ice-covered roads. If using winter tires: See Winter Tires on page 10-27. excess of 56 km/h . Use tires of the same brand and (35 mph) on slippery tread type on all four wheel surfaces such as snow, positions. mud, ice, etc. Excessive spinning may cause the tires to explode. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (28,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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. Use only radial ply tires of the All-Terrain Tires same size, load range, and speed rating as the original This vehicle may have All-Terrain equipment tires. Tires. These tires provide good performance on most road surfaces, Winter tires with the same speed weather conditions, and for off-road rating as the original equipment tires driving. may not be available for H, V, W, Y, and ZR speed rated tires. If winter The tread pattern on these tires may tires with a lower speed rating are wear more quickly than other tires. chosen, never exceed the tire's Consider rotating the tires more maximum speed capability. frequently than at 8000 km (5,000 mi) intervals if irregular wear Summer Tires is noted when the tires are Passenger (P-Metric) Tire inspected. See Tire Inspection on This vehicle may come with high page 10-39. (1) Tire Size: The tire size code performance summer tires. These is a combination of letters and tires have a special tread and Tire Sidewall Labeling numbers used to define a compound that are optimized for particular tire's width, height, maximum dry and wet road Useful information about a tire is aspect ratio, construction type, performance. This special tread and molded into the sidewall. The and service description. See the compound will have decreased examples show a typical performance in cold climates, and “Tire Size” illustration later in this passenger vehicle and light section for more detail. on ice and snow. We recommend truck tire sidewall. installing winter tires on the vehicle (2) DOT (Department of if frequent driving at temperatures Transportation): The below approximately 5°C (40°F) or Department of Transportation on ice or snow covered roads is expected. See Winter Tires on (DOT) code indicates that the page 10-27. tire is in compliance with the Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (29,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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U.S. Department of (4) Tire Ply Material: The type Transportation Motor Vehicle of cord and number of plies in Safety Standards. the sidewall and under the tread. DOT Tire Date of (5) Uniform Tire Quality Manufacture: The last four Grading (UTQG): Tire digits of the TIN indicate the tire manufacturers are required to manufactured date. The first two grade tires based on three digits represent the week performance factors: treadwear, (01-52) and the last two digits, traction, and temperature the year. For example, the third resistance. For more week of the year 2010 would information, see Uniform Tire have a four-digit DOT date Quality Grading on page 10-44. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire of 0310. (6) Maximum Cold Inflation (1) Tire Size: The tire size code (3) Tire Identification Number Load Limit: Maximum load that is a combination of letters and (TIN): The letters and numbers can be carried and the numbers used to define a following the DOT code are the maximum pressure needed to particular tire's width, height, Tire Identification Number (TIN). support that load. For aspect ratio, construction type, The TIN shows the information on recommended and service description. See the manufacturer and plant code, tire pressure see Tire Pressure “Tire Size” illustration later in this tire size, and date the tire was on page 10-35 and Vehicle Load section for more detail. manufactured. The TIN is Limits on page 9-9. molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (30,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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(2) Dual Tire Maximum Load: digits represent the week (6) Single Tire Maximum Maximum load that can be (01-52) and the last two digits, Load: Maximum load that can carried and the maximum the year. For example, the third be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that week of the year 2010 would pressure needed to support that load when used in a dual have a four-digit DOT date load when used as a single. For configuration. For information on of 0310. information on recommended recommended tire pressure see (4) Tire Identification Number tire pressure see Tire Pressure Tire Pressure on page 10-35 (TIN): The letters and numbers on page 10-35 and Vehicle Load and Vehicle Load Limits on following the DOT code are the Limits on page 9-9. page 9-9. Tire Identification Number (TIN). (3) DOT (Department of The TIN shows the Tire Designations Transportation): The manufacturer and plant code, Tire Size Department of Transportation tire size, and date the tire was The following examples show (DOT) code indicates that the manufactured. The TIN is the different parts of a tire size. tire is in compliance with the molded onto both sides of the U.S. Department of tire, although only one side may Transportation Motor Vehicle have the date of manufacture. Safety Standards. (5) Tire Ply Material: The type DOT Tire Date of of cord and number of plies in Manufacture: The last four the sidewall and under the tread. digits of the TIN indicate the tire Passenger (P-Metric) Tire manufactured date. The first two (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the first character in Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (31,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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the tire size means a passenger (5) Rim Diameter: Diameter of (2) Tire Width: The three-digit vehicle tire engineered to the wheel in inches. number indicates the tire section standards set by the U.S. Tire (6) Service Description: These width in millimeters from and Rim Association. characters represent the load sidewall to sidewall. (2) Tire Width: The three-digit index and speed rating of the (3) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number indicates the tire section tire. The load index represents number that indicates the tire width in millimeters from the load carrying capacity a tire height-to-width measurements. sidewall to sidewall. is certified to carry. The speed For example, if the tire size (3) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit rating is the maximum speed a aspect ratio is 75, as shown in number that indicates the tire tire is certified to carry a load. item 3 of the light truck height-to-width measurements. (LT-Metric) tire illustration, it For example, if the tire size would mean that the tire's aspect ratio is 75, as shown in sidewall is 75 percent as high as item 3 of the illustration, it would it is wide. mean that the tire's sidewall is (4) Construction Code: A letter 75 percent as high as it is wide. code is used to indicate the type Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire (4) Construction Code: A letter of ply construction in the tire. code is used to indicate the type (1) Light Truck (LT-Metric) The letter R means radial ply of ply construction in the tire. Tire: The United States version construction; the letter D means The letter R means radial ply of a metric tire sizing system. diagonal or bias ply construction; the letter D means The letters LT as the first two construction; and the letter B diagonal or bias ply characters in the tire size mean means belted-bias ply construction; and the letter B a light truck tire engineered to construction. means belted-bias ply standards set by the U.S. Tire (5) Rim Diameter: Diameter of construction. and Rim Association. the wheel in inches. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (32,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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(6) Load Range: Load Range. the tire. Air pressure is Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire (7) Service Description: The expressed in kPa (kilopascal) in which the plies are laid at service description indicates the or psi (pounds per square inch). alternate angles less than load index and speed rating of a Accessory Weight: The 90 degrees to the centerline of tire. If two numbers are given as combined weight of optional the tread. in the example, 120/116, then accessories. Some examples of Cold Tire Pressure: The this represents the load index for optional accessories are amount of air pressure in a tire, single versus dual wheel usage automatic transmission, power measured in kPa (kilopascal) (single/dual). The speed rating is windows, power seats, and air or psi (pounds per square inch) the maximum speed a tire is conditioning. before a tire has built up heat certified to carry a load. This Aspect Ratio: The relationship from driving. See Tire Pressure does not apply to Goodyear of a tire's height to its width. on page 10-35. LT225/75R16 G949 RSA and Belt: A rubber coated layer of Curb Weight: The weight of a Goodyear LT225/75R16 G933 motor vehicle with standard and RSD commercial truck tires; see cords between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from optional equipment including the the dual tire and single tire maximum capacity of fuel, oil, maximum load and load range steel or other reinforcing materials. and coolant, but without letter designations on the tire passengers and cargo. sidewall. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel DOT Markings: A code molded Tire Terminology and cords that hold the tire onto into the sidewall of a tire Definitions the rim. signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Air Pressure: The amount of Department of Transportation air inside the tire pressing (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety outward on each square inch of Standards. The DOT code Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (33,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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includes the Tire Identification Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A Normal Occupant Weight: The Number (TIN), an alphanumeric tire used on light duty trucks and number of occupants a vehicle designator which can also some multipurpose passenger is designed to seat multiplied by identify the tire manufacturer, vehicles. 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load production plant, brand, and Load Index: An assigned Limits on page 9-9. date of production. number ranging from 1 to 279 Occupant Distribution: GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight that corresponds to the load Designated seating positions. Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits carrying capacity of a tire. Outward Facing Sidewall: The on page 9-9. Maximum Inflation Pressure: side of an asymmetrical tire that GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight The maximum air pressure to has a particular side that faces Rating for the front axle. See which a cold tire can be inflated. outward when mounted on a Vehicle Load Limits on The maximum air pressure is vehicle. The side of the tire that page 9-9. molded onto the sidewall. contains a whitewall, bears GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Maximum Load Rating: The white lettering, or bears Rating for the rear axle. See load rating for a tire at the manufacturer, brand, and/or Vehicle Load Limits on maximum permissible inflation model name molding that is page 9-9. pressure for that tire. higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall Intended Outboard Sidewall: Maximum Loaded Vehicle of the tire. The side of an asymmetrical tire Weight: The sum of curb that must always face outward weight, accessory weight, Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A when mounted on a vehicle. vehicle capacity weight, and tire used on passenger cars and production options weight. some light duty trucks and Kilopascal (kPa): The metric multipurpose vehicles. unit for air pressure. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (34,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Recommended Inflation Traction: The friction between sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Pressure: Vehicle the tire and the road surface. Tire Quality Grading on manufacturer's recommended The amount of grip provided. page 10-44. tire inflation pressure as shown Tread: The portion of a tire that Vehicle Capacity Weight: The on the tire placard. See Tire comes into contact with number of designated seating Pressure on page 10-35 and the road. positions multiplied by Vehicle Load Limits on 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated page 9-9. Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called wear cargo load. See Vehicle Load Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic bars, that show across the tread Limits on page 9-9. tire in which the ply cords that of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/ Vehicle Maximum Load on the extend to the beads are laid at 16 in) of tread remains. See Tire: Load on an individual tire 90 degrees to the centerline of When It Is Time for New Tires due to curb weight, accessory the tread. on page 10-41. weight, occupant weight, and Rim: A metal support for a tire UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality cargo weight. and upon which the tire beads Grading Standards): A tire Vehicle Placard: A label are seated. information system that provides permanently attached to a Sidewall: The portion of a tire consumers with ratings for a vehicle showing the vehicle between the tread and the bead. tire's traction, temperature, and capacity weight and the original Speed Rating: An treadwear. Ratings are equipment tire size and alphanumeric code assigned to determined by tire recommended inflation pressure. a tire indicating the maximum manufacturers using See “Tire and Loading speed at which a tire can government testing procedures. Information Label” under Vehicle operate. The ratings are molded into the Load Limits on page 9-9. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (35,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Tire Pressure example of the Tire and Loading Caution (Continued) Information label, see Vehicle Tires need the correct amount of Overinflated tires, or tires that Load Limits on page 9-9. How air pressure to operate the vehicle is loaded affects effectively. have too much air, can result in: vehicle handling and ride comfort. Never load the vehicle { Caution . Unusual wear. with more weight than it was Neither tire underinflation nor . Poor handling. designed to carry. overinflation is good. . Rough ride. When to Check Underinflated tires, or tires . Check the tires once a month that do not have enough air, Needless damage from can result in: road hazards. or more. Do not forget the spare tire, . Tire overloading and The Tire and Loading if the vehicle has one. See overheating which could Information label on the vehicle Full-Size Spare Tire on lead to a blowout. indicates the original equipment page 10-54 for additional . Premature or tires and the correct cold tire information. irregular wear. inflation pressures. The How to Check . Poor handling. recommended pressure is the minimum air pressure needed to Use a good quality pocket-type . Reduced fuel economy. support the vehicle's maximum gauge to check tire pressure. (Continued) load carrying capacity. Proper tire inflation cannot be determined by looking at the tire. For additional information Check the tire inflation pressure regarding how much weight the when the tires are cold, meaning vehicle can carry, and an Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (36,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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the vehicle has not been driven Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more for at least three hours or no System of your tires is significantly more than 1.6 km (1 mi). under-inflated. The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire Remove the valve cap from the (TPMS) uses radio and sensor tire valve stem. Press the tire pressure telltale illuminates, you technology to check tire pressure should stop and check your tires as gauge firmly onto the valve to levels. The TPMS sensors monitor soon as possible, and inflate them get a pressure measurement. the air pressure in your tires and to the proper pressure. Driving on a If the cold tire inflation pressure transmit tire pressure readings to a significantly under-inflated tire matches the recommended receiver located in the vehicle. causes the tire to overheat and can pressure on the Tire and Each tire, including the spare (if lead to tire failure. Under-inflation Loading Information label, no provided), should be checked also reduces fuel efficiency and tire further adjustment is necessary. monthly when cold and inflated to tread life, and may affect the If the inflation pressure is low, the inflation pressure recommended vehicle's handling and stopping add air until the recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the ability. pressure is reached. If the vehicle placard or tire inflation Please note that the TPMS is not a inflation pressure is high, press pressure label. (If your vehicle has substitute for proper tire tires of a different size than the size maintenance, and it is the driver's on the metal stem in the center indicated on the vehicle placard or of the tire valve to release air. responsibility to maintain correct tire tire inflation pressure label, you pressure, even if under-inflation has Re-check the tire pressure with should determine the proper tire not reached the level to trigger the tire gauge. inflation pressure for those tires.) illumination of the TPMS low tire Return the valve caps on the As an added safety feature, your pressure telltale. vehicle has been equipped with a Your vehicle has also been valve stems to prevent leaks tire pressure monitoring system and keep out dirt and moisture. equipped with a TPMS malfunction (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (37,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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The TPMS malfunction indicator is See Radio Frequency Statement on located on the instrument cluster. combined with the low tire pressure page 13-12. If the warning light comes on, stop telltale. When the system detects a as soon as possible and inflate the malfunction, the telltale will flash for Tire Pressure Monitor tires to the recommended pressure approximately one minute and then Operation shown on the Tire and Loading remain continuously illuminated. Information label. See Vehicle Load This sequence will continue upon This vehicle may have a Tire Limits on page 9-9. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). subsequent vehicle start-ups as A message displays when the low The TPMS is designed to warn the long as the malfunction exists. tire pressure warning light comes on driver when a low tire pressure When the malfunction indicator is and low tire pressure is detected. condition exists. TPMS sensors are illuminated, the system may not be See Tire Messages on page 5-20. mounted onto each tire and wheel able to detect or signal low tire assembly, excluding the spare tire The message and low tire pressure pressure as intended. TPMS and wheel assembly. The TPMS warning light come on at each malfunctions may occur for a variety sensors monitor the air pressure in ignition cycle until the tires are of reasons, including the installation the tires and transmit the tire inflated to the correct inflation of replacement or alternate tires or pressure readings to a receiver pressure. The vehicle must be wheels on the vehicle that prevent located in the vehicle. driven at speeds above 25 km/h the TPMS from functioning properly. (16 mph) to activate the TPMS and Always check the TPMS malfunction turn off the low tire pressure telltale after replacing one or more warning light. tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or The low tire pressure warning light alternate tires and wheels allow the may come on in cool weather when TPMS to continue to function the vehicle is first started, and then properly. turn off as the vehicle is driven. This When a low tire pressure condition could be an early indicator that the See Tire Pressure Monitor is detected, the TPMS illuminates Operation on page 10-37. the low tire pressure warning light Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (38,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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air pressure is getting low and TPMS sensor. The malfunction needs to be inflated to the proper Caution (Continued) light should go off after the road pressure. tire is replaced and the sensor caused by using an incorrect tire A Tire and Loading Information label matching process is performed sealant is not covered by the successfully. See "TPMS Sensor shows the size of the original vehicle warranty. Always use only equipment tires and the correct Matching Process" later in this the GM approved tire sealant section. inflation pressure for the tires when available through your dealer or . they are cold. See Vehicle Load included in the vehicle. The TPMS sensor matching Limits on page 9-9, for an example process was not done or not of the Tire and Loading Information completed successfully after label and its location. Also see Tire TPMS Malfunction Light and rotating the tires. The Pressure on page 10-35. Message malfunction light should go off The TPMS can warn about a low after successfully completing the The TPMS will not function properly sensor matching process. See tire pressure condition but it does if one or more of the TPMS sensors not replace normal tire "TPMS Sensor Matching are missing or inoperable. When the Process" later in this section. maintenance. See Tire Inspection system detects a malfunction, the on page 10-39, Tire Rotation on low tire pressure warning light . One or more TPMS sensors are page 10-39 and Tires on flashes for about one minute and missing or damaged. The page 10-26. then stays on for the remainder of malfunction light should go off the ignition cycle. The malfunction when the TPMS sensors are { Caution light comes on at each ignition cycle installed and the sensor until the problem is corrected. Some matching process is performed Tire sealant materials are not all of the conditions that can cause successfully. See your dealer for the same. A non-approved tire these to come on are: service. sealant could damage the TPMS . One of the road tires has been . Replacement tires or wheels do sensors. TPMS sensor damage replaced with the spare tire. The not match the original equipment (Continued) spare tire does not have a tires or wheels. Tires and wheels Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (39,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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other than those recommended a spare tire with a road tire . The tread or sidewall is could prevent the TPMS from containing the TPMS sensor. The cracked, cut, or snagged functioning properly. See Buying malfunction light will go off when the deep enough to show cord or New Tires on page 10-41. vehicle is driven at speeds above fabric. 25 km/h (16 mph) after the next . Operating electronic devices or ignition cycle. . The tire has a bump, bulge, being near facilities using radio or split. wave frequencies similar to the See your dealer to perform the TPMS could cause the TPMS TPMS sensor matching process. . The tire has a puncture, cut, sensors to malfunction. or other damage that cannot If the TPMS is not functioning Tire Inspection be repaired well because of properly, it cannot detect or signal a We recommend that the tires, the size or location of the low tire condition. See your dealer including the spare tire, if the damage. for service if the TPMS malfunction vehicle has one, be inspected light comes on and stays on. for signs of wear or damage at Tire Rotation TPMS Sensor Matching least once a month. Tires should be rotated every Process Replace the tire if: 8 000 km (5,000 mi). See Each TPMS sensor has a unique Maintenance Schedule on . identification code. The identification The indicators at three or page 11-3. code needs to be matched to a new more places around the tire can be seen. Tires are rotated to achieve a tire/wheel position after rotating the uniform wear for all tires. The vehicle’s tires or replacing one or . There is cord or fabric first rotation is the most more of the TPMS sensors. Also, showing through the tire's important. the TPMS sensor matching process rubber. should be performed after replacing Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (40,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Anytime unusual wear is Do not include the spare tire in noticed, rotate the tires as soon the tire rotation. { Warning as possible, check for proper tire Adjust the front and rear tires to Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the inflation pressure, and check for the recommended inflation parts to which it is fastened, can damaged tires or wheels. If the pressure on the Tire and make wheel nuts become loose unusual wear continues after the Loading Information label after after time. The wheel could come rotation, check the wheel the tires have been rotated. See off and cause an accident. When alignment. See When It Is Time Tire Pressure on page 10-35 changing a wheel, remove any for New Tires on page 10-41 and Vehicle Load Limits on rust or dirt from places where the and Wheel Replacement on page 9-9. wheel attaches to the vehicle. In page 10-45. an emergency, a cloth or a paper Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor towel can be used; however, use System. See Tire Pressure a scraper or wire brush later to Monitor Operation on remove all rust or dirt. page 10-37. Check that all wheel nuts are Lightly coat the center of the properly tightened. See “Wheel wheel hub with wheel bearing Nut Torque” under Capacities grease after a wheel change or and Specifications on tire rotation to prevent corrosion page 12-2. or rust build-up. Do not get Retighten the wheel nuts when grease on the flat wheel the vehicle has been driven mounting surface or on the (1 000 km (600 mi). wheel nuts or bolts. Use this rotation pattern when rotating the tires. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (41,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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When It Is Time for New The rubber in tires ages over time. of grease, gasoline, or other This also applies to the spare tire, substances that can deteriorate Tires if the vehicle has one, even if it is rubber. Factors such as maintenance, never used. Multiple factors Parking for an extended period can temperatures, driving speeds, including temperatures, loading cause flat spots on the tires that vehicle loading, and road conditions conditions, and inflation pressure may result in vibrations while affect the wear rate of the tires. maintenance affect how fast aging driving. When storing a vehicle for takes place. GM recommends that at least a month, remove the tires or tires, including the spare if raise the vehicle to reduce the equipped, be replaced after six weight from the tires. years, regardless of tread wear. The tire manufacture date is the last four digits of the DOT Tire Identification Buying New Tires Number (TIN) which is molded into The original equipment tires one side of the tire sidewall. The installed were designed with first two digits represent the week requirements to specifically (01–52) and the last two digits, the match the vehicle. year. For example, the third week of the year 2010 would have a Over a dozen critical four-digit DOT date of 0310. specifications that impact the overall performance of the Treadwear indicators are one way to Vehicle Storage tell when it is time for new tires. vehicle, including brake system Tires age when stored normally performance, ride and handling, Treadwear indicators appear when mounted on a parked vehicle. Park the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) traction control, and tire a vehicle that will be stored for at pressure monitoring or less of tread remaining. See Tire least a month in a cool, dry, clean Inspection on page 10-39 and Tire area away from direct sunlight to performance were considered. Rotation on page 10-39. slow aging. This area should be free Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (42,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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GM recommends replacing worn tires in complete sets of four (six { Warning Warning (Continued) for dual rear wheels). Uniform Tires could explode during vehicle included a spare tire tread depth on all tires will help improper service. Attempting and wheel assembly with a to maintain the performance of to mount or dismount a tire similar overall diameter as the the vehicle. Braking and could cause injury or death. road tires and wheels, so it is handling performance may be Only your dealer or authorized all right to drive on it. The adversely affected if all the tires tire service center should spare tire was developed for are not replaced at the same mount or dismount the tires. use on this vehicle and will not time. If proper rotation and affect vehicle handling. maintenance have been done, all four tires (six for dual rear wheels) should wear out at { Warning about the same time. See Tire { Warning Mixing tires of different sizes, Rotation on page 10-39 for brands, or types may cause Using bias-ply tires on the information on proper tire loss of control of the vehicle, vehicle may cause the wheel rotation. However, if it is resulting in a crash or other rim flanges to develop cracks necessary to replace only one vehicle damage. Use the after many miles of driving. axle set of worn tires, place the correct size, brand, and type A tire and/or wheel could fail new tires on the rear axle (two of tires on all wheels. suddenly and cause a crash. for single rear wheels, four for Use only radial-ply tires with dual rear wheels). This vehicle may have a different size spare than the the wheels on the vehicle. road tires originally installed on the vehicle. When new, the (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (43,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Winter tires with the same speed Cold Tire Different Size Tires and rating as the original equipment Size Inflation Wheels tires may not be available for H, Pressure V, W, Y and ZR speed rated If wheels or tires are installed that Front Original Tire: 44 psi are a different size than the original tires. Never exceed the winter 185/60R15C 94/92T (300 kPa) tires maximum speed capability equipment wheels and tires, vehicle ’ performance, including its braking, when using winter tires with a Rear Original Tire: 48 psi 185/60R15C 94/92T (325 kPa) ride and handling characteristics, lower speed rating. stability, and resistance to rollover When replacement tires are Spare Tire (Front): 44 psi may be affected. If the vehicle has needed, GM strongly 185/60R15C 94/92T (300 kPa) electronic systems such as antilock recommends buying the same Spare Tire (Rear): 48 psi brakes, rollover airbags, traction 185/60R15C 94/92T (325 kPa) control, electronic stability control, original equipment spec tires. or All-Wheel Drive, the performance This vehicle is equipped with The Tire and Loading of these systems can also be special high load tires with a Information label indicates the affected. load index of 94. original equipment tires on the { Warning When purchasing replacement vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits tires, this load index must be on page 9-9 for the label If different sized wheels are used, followed, or max payload location and more information there may not be an acceptable capacity will be reduced. about the Tire and Loading level of performance and safety if Refer to the tire information label. Information label. tires not recommended for those wheels are selected. This increases the chance of a crash and serious injury. Only use GM (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (44,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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(UTQG) system does not apply Treadwear Warning (Continued) to deep tread, winter tires, The treadwear grade is a specific wheel and tire systems compact spare tires, tires with comparative rating based on the developed for the vehicle, and nominal rim diameters of wear rate of the tire when tested have them properly installed by a 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), under controlled conditions on a GM certified technician. or to some limited-production specified government test tires. course. For example, a tire See Buying New Tires on While the tires available on graded 150 would wear one and page 10-41 and Accessories and General Motors passenger cars one-half (1½) times as well on Modifications on page 10-3. and light trucks may vary with the government course as a tire respect to these grades, they graded 100. The relative Uniform Tire Quality must also conform to federal performance of tires depends Grading safety requirements. upon the actual conditions of The following information relates Quality grades can be found their use, however, and may to the system developed by the where applicable on the tire depart significantly from the United States National Highway sidewall between tread shoulder norm due to variations in driving Traffic Safety Administration and maximum section width. For habits, service practices and (NHTSA), which grades tires by example: differences in road characteristics and climate. treadwear, traction, and Treadwear 200 Traction AA temperature performance. This Temperature A Traction applies only to vehicles sold in The traction grades, from the United States. The grades All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, are molded on the sidewalls of and C. Those grades represent most passenger car tires. The Requirements In Addition To the tire's ability to stop on wet Uniform Tire Quality Grading These Grades. pavement as measured under Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (45,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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controlled conditions on to sudden tire failure. The are not necessary on a regular specified government test grade C corresponds to a level basis. Consider an alignment check surfaces of asphalt and of performance which all if there is unusual tire wear or the concrete. A tire marked C may passenger car tires must meet vehicle is significantly pulling to one have poor traction performance. under the Federal Motor Safety side or the other. Some slight pull to the left or right, depending on the Warning: The traction grade Standard No. 109. Grades B and crown of the road and/or other road assigned to this tire is based on A represent higher levels of surface variations such as troughs straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum vibrating when driving on a smooth acceleration, cornering, required by law. Warning: The road, the tires and wheels may need hydroplaning, or peak traction temperature grade for this tire is to be rebalanced. See your dealer characteristics. established for a tire that is for proper diagnosis. properly inflated and not Temperature overloaded. Excessive speed, Wheel Replacement The temperature grades are A underinflation, or excessive Replace any wheel that is bent, (the highest), B, and C, loading, either separately or in cracked, or badly rusted or representing the tire's resistance combination, can cause heat corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming to the generation of heat and its buildup and possible tire failure. loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and ability to dissipate heat when wheel nuts should be replaced. tested under controlled Wheel Alignment and Tire If the wheel leaks air, replace it. conditions on a specified indoor Balance Your dealer will know the kind of laboratory test wheel. Sustained wheel that is needed. high temperature can cause the The tires and wheels were aligned material of the tire to degenerate and balanced at the factory to provide the longest tire life and best and reduce tire life, and overall performance. Adjustments to excessive temperature can lead wheel alignment and tire balancing Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (46,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Each new wheel should have the Tire Chains same load-carrying capacity, { Caution diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the same way as the one it The wrong wheel can also cause { Warning replaces. problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or Do not use tire chains. There is Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel odometer calibration, headlamp not enough clearance. Tire chains nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor aim, bumper height, vehicle used on a vehicle without the System (TPMS) sensors with new ground clearance, and tire or tire proper amount of clearance can GM original equipment parts. chain clearance to the body and cause damage to the brakes, chassis. suspension, or other vehicle { Warning parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause loss of Using the wrong replacement Used Replacement Wheels control and a crash. wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel Use another type of traction nuts can be dangerous. It could { Warning affect the braking and handling of device only if its manufacturer the vehicle. Tires can lose air, Replacing a wheel with a used recommends it for the vehicle's and cause loss of control, causing one is dangerous. How it has tire size combination and road a crash. Always use the correct been used or how far it has been conditions. Follow that wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel driven may be unknown. It could manufacturer's instructions. To nuts for replacement. fail suddenly and cause a crash. avoid vehicle damage, drive slow When replacing wheels, use a and readjust or remove the new GM original equipment traction device if it contacts the wheel. vehicle. Do not spin the wheels. If traction devices are used, install them on the front tires. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (47,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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If a Tire Goes Flat A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and { Warning It is unusual for a tire to blow out may require the same correction as while driving, especially if the tires used in a skid. Stop pressing the Lifting a vehicle and getting under are maintained properly. See Tires accelerator pedal and steer to it to do maintenance or repairs is on page 10-26. If air goes out of a straighten the vehicle. It may be dangerous without the tire, it is much more likely to leak very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake appropriate safety equipment and out slowly. But if there ever is a to a stop, well off the road, training. If a jack is provided with blowout, here are a few tips about if possible. the vehicle, it is designed only for what to expect and what to do: changing a flat tire. If it is used for If a front tire fails, the flat tire { Warning anything else, you or others could creates a drag that pulls the vehicle be badly injured or killed if the toward that side. Take your foot off Driving on a flat tire will cause vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack the accelerator pedal and grip the permanent damage to the tire. is provided with the vehicle, only steering wheel firmly. Steer to Re-inflating a tire after it has been use it for changing a flat tire. maintain lane position, and then driven on while severely gently brake to a stop, well off the underinflated or flat may cause a If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire road, if possible. blowout and a serious crash. and wheel damage by driving slowly Never attempt to re-inflate a tire to a level place, well off the road, that has been driven on while if possible. Turn on the hazard severely underinflated or flat. warning flashers. See Hazard Have your dealer or an authorized Warning Flashers on page 6-2. tire service center repair or replace the flat tire as soon as possible. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (48,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Tire Changing { Warning use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of Removing the Spare Tire and Changing a tire can be the wheel blocks (1), if equipped. Tools dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall causing injury or death. Find a level place to change the tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 1. Wheel Block (If Equipped) 2. Flat Tire 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle The following information explains The jack and tools are located is raised. how to repair or change a tire. under the front passenger seat. 4. Do not allow passengers to 1. Move the passenger seat remain in the vehicle. rearward. 5. Place wheel blocks, if equipped, on both sides of the tire at the opposite corner of the tire being changed. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (49,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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3. Turn the jack screw counterclockwise to loosen it. 4. Lift the jack up. 5. Pull the jack forward. 6. Release the strap to remove the tool bag. The spare tire is mounted in the rear underbody of the vehicle. To lower the spare tire from the vehicle: 2. Remove the tray under the 1. Open the rear door. passenger seat. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (50,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Stop turning the bolt when the If the vehicle has wheel covers, use spare tire is low enough that the the jack rod (1) to remove it. Apply a tire basket (2) can be removed cloth (2) between the wheel and from the hook (3). jack rod (1) to prevent damage. 3. Push the tire basket (2) upward 1. Do a safety check before to remove it. proceeding. See If a Tire Goes 4. Lower the tire basket (2) to the Flat on page 10-47. ground and remove the 2. Turn the wheel wrench spare tire. counterclockwise to loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove Removing the Flat Tire and the wheel nuts until the tire is off Installing the Spare Tire the ground.
2. Turn the bolt (1) counterclockwise about 40 turns to lower the spare tire. 1. Jack Rod 2. Cloth Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (51,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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3. Position the jack under the vehicle, as shown. The jacking points are indicated by stamped arrows on the side of the frame.
{ Warning
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. 4. Install the assembled jack rod into the jack, as shown. { Warning 5. Turn the jack lever and rod Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the clockwise to raise the vehicle. { Warning parts to which it is fastened, can Raise the vehicle until the tire is make wheel nuts become loose off the ground. Raising the vehicle with the jack after time. The wheel could come improperly positioned can 6. Remove all the wheel nuts. off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any damage the vehicle and even 7. Remove the flat tire from the make the vehicle fall. To help mounting surface. rust or dirt from places where the avoid personal injury and vehicle wheel attaches to the vehicle. In damage, be sure to fit the jack lift an emergency, a cloth or a paper head into the proper location (Continued) before raising the vehicle. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (52,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Warning (Continued) { Warning Warning (Continued)
towel can be used; however, use Never use oil or grease on bolts properly tightened. Follow the a scraper or wire brush later to or nuts because the nuts might rules in this section to be sure remove all rust or dirt. come loose. The vehicle's wheel they are. could fall off, causing a crash.
10. Put the wheel nuts back on. { Warning Tighten each wheel nut by hand until the wheel is held If wheel studs are damaged, they against the hub. can break. If all the studs on a wheel broke, the wheel could 11. Turn the jack lever and rod come off and cause a crash. counterclockwise to lower the If any stud is damaged because vehicle. Lower the jack of a loose-running wheel, it could completely. be that all of the studs are damaged. To be sure, replace all { Warning studs on the wheel. If the stud holes in a wheel have become Wheel nuts that are not tight can 8. Remove any rust or dirt from the larger, the wheel could collapse in wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, work loose. If all the nuts on a operation. Replace any wheel if and spare wheel. wheel come off, the wheel can its stud holes have become larger come off the vehicle, causing a 9. Place the spare tire on the or distorted in any way. Inspect crash. All wheel nuts must be wheel-mounting surface. hubs and hub‐piloted wheels for (Continued) damage. Because of loose (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (53,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
running wheels, piloting pad Specifications on page 12-2 for damage may occur and require original equipment wheel nut replacement of the entire hub, for torque specifications. proper centering of the wheels. When replacing studs, hubs, wheel nuts or wheels, be sure to use GM original equipment parts. { Caution Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and { Warning rotor damage. To avoid expensive Use the wheel wrench to brake repairs, evenly tighten the tighten the nuts firmly. Turn the Wheel nuts that are improperly or wheel nuts in the proper wheel wrench clockwise and in incorrectly tightened can cause sequence and to the proper a crisscross sequence, as the wheels to become loose or torque specification. See shown. come off. The wheel nuts should Capacities and Specifications on 12. Replace the wheel cover, be tightened with a torque wrench page 12-2 for the wheel nut if equipped. to the proper torque specification torque specification. after replacing. Follow the torque Remove any wheel blocks. specification supplied by the 13. Check the tire pressure. aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts. See Capacities and (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (54,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Full-Size Spare Tire Have the damaged or flat road tire and Tools repaired or replaced back onto the If this vehicle came with a full-size vehicle, as soon as possible, so the spare tire, it was fully inflated when { Warning spare tire will be available in case it new, however, it can lose air over is needed again. time. Check the inflation pressure Storing a jack, a tire, or other regularly. See Tire Pressure on Do not mix tires and wheels of equipment in the passenger page 10-35 and Vehicle Load Limits different sizes, because they will not compartment of the vehicle could on page 9-9. For instructions on fit. Keep the spare tire and its wheel cause injury. In a sudden stop or how to remove, install, or store a together. collision, loose equipment could spare tire, see Tire Changing on strike someone. Store all these in page 10-48. the proper place. After installing the spare tire on the vehicle, stop as soon as possible Reverse the steps for “Removing and check that the spare is correctly the Spare Tire and Tools” to inflated. The spare tire is made to properly store them. perform well at speeds up to 112 km/h (70 mph) at the recommended inflation pressure, so you can finish your trip. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (55,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Jump Starting Warning (Continued) For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery on . Explosive hydrogen gas is page 10-21. always present in the vicinity of the battery. Keep all sparks If the vehicle battery has run down, and flames away from the you may want to use another battery. vehicle and jumper cables to start your vehicle. Use the following If you do not follow these steps steps to do it safely. exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you. { Warning 1. Discharged Battery Batteries can hurt you. They can { Caution Positive (+) Terminal be dangerous because: 2. Discharged Battery Negative . They contain acid that can Ignoring these steps could result (−) Grounding Point burn you. in costly damage to the vehicle 3. Good Battery Negative (−) that would not be covered by the Terminal . They contain gas that can vehicle warranty. Trying to start explode or ignite. 4. Good Battery Positive (+) the vehicle by pushing or pulling it Terminal . They contain enough will not work, and it could damage electricity to burn you. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must the vehicle. have a 12-volt battery with a (Continued) negative ground system. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (56,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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{ Caution { Caution { Warning
If the other vehicle does not have If any accessories are left on or Using a match near a battery can a 12-volt system with a negative plugged in during the jump cause battery gas to explode. ground, both vehicles can be starting procedure, they could be People have been hurt doing this, damaged. Only use a vehicle that damaged. The repairs would not and some have been blinded. has a 12-volt system with a be covered by the vehicle Use a flashlight if you need more negative ground for jump starting. warranty. Whenever possible, turn light. off or unplug all accessories on Battery fluid contains acid that 2. Get the vehicles close enough either vehicle when jump starting. can burn you. Do not get it on so the jumper cables can reach, you. If you accidentally get it in but be sure the vehicles are not 3. Turn off the ignition on both your eyes or on your skin, flush touching each other. If they are, vehicles. Unplug unnecessary the place with water and get it could cause a ground accessories from the cigarette medical help immediately. connection you do not want. You lighter or the accessory power would not be able to start your outlet. Turn off the radio and all vehicle, and the bad grounding lamps that are not needed. This could damage the electrical will avoid sparks and help save { Warning systems. both batteries. And it could save the radio! Fans or other moving engine To avoid the possibility of the parts can injure you badly. Keep vehicles rolling, set the parking 4. Open the hoods and locate the your hands away from moving brake firmly on both vehicles positive (+) and negative (−) parts once the engine is running. involved in the jump start terminal locations of the other procedure. Put an automatic vehicle. transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in Neutral before setting the parking brake. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (57,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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5. Check that the jumper cables do terminal if equipped. Do not let not have loose or missing the other end touch metal. { Caution insulation. If they do, you could Connect it to the positive (+) get a shock. The vehicles could terminal (4) of the good battery. Make sure the jumper cables do be damaged too. Use a remote positive (+) not touch moving parts in the terminal if equipped. engine compartment and that the Before you connect the cables, cable clamps do not contact any here are some basic things you 7. Connect the black negative (−) other metal. should know. Positive (+) will go cable to the negative (−) to positive (+) or to a remote terminal (3) of the good battery. positive (+) terminal if equipped. Use a remote negative (−) 9. Start the vehicle with the good Negative (−) will go to an terminal if equipped. battery and run the engine for a few minutes. unpainted metal part or to a Do not let the other end touch remote negative (−) terminal if anything until the next step. The 10. Keep the engine speed of the equipped. other end of the negative (−) booster vehicle at about 2,000 Do not connect positive (+) to cable does not go to the dead rpm, and start the engine of the negative (−) or you will get a battery. It goes to the shock vehicle being jump started. short that would damage the tower, or to a remote battery and possibly other parts negative (−) terminal on the { Caution too. Do not connect the vehicle with the dead battery. negative (−) cable to the 8. Connect the other end of the Do not keep the starter motor negative (−) terminal on the dead negative (−) cable to the engaged for more than battery because this can cause negative (−) grounding point (2) 10 seconds. If the engine does sparks. on the shock tower of the vehicle not start right away, turn the key 6. Connect the red positive (+) with the dead battery. off and wait three to four seconds cable to the positive (+) before trying again. terminal (1) of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (58,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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11. After starting the engine, Push Starting Towing the Vehicle disconnect jumper cables as directed below. { Caution { Caution 12. If it will not start after a few . tries, it probably needs service. Do not push start this vehicle. Incorrectly towing a disabled The three-way catalyst may vehicle may cause damage. The be damaged. { Caution damage would not be covered by . Continuously Variable the vehicle warranty. If the jumper cables are Transmission (CVT) models connected or removed in the cannot be push-started or wrong order, electrical shorting tow-started. Attempting to do Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed may occur and damage the so may cause transmission car carrier or a wheel lift tow truck. If a wheel lift tow truck is used, the vehicle. The repairs would not be damage. drive wheels cannot contact the covered by the vehicle warranty. road while the vehicle is being Always connect and remove the towed. A wheel dolly must be used jumper cables in the correct order, to lift all drive wheels off the ground. making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other Consult your dealer or a metal. professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. Jumper Cable Removal Recreational Vehicle Reverse the sequence exactly when Towing removing the jumper cables. Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle, such as behind a motor home. The two most common types Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (59,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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of recreational vehicle towing are . Is the vehicle ready to be known as dinghy towing and dolly towed? Just as preparing the Caution (Continued) towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle for a long trip, make sure vehicle with all four wheels on the the vehicle is prepared to be be covered by the vehicle ground. Dolly towing is towing the towed. warranty. Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the vehicle with two wheels on the Dinghy Towing ground and two wheels up on a ground. device known as a dolly. Here are some important things to The vehicle should not be towed consider before recreational vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. towing: Dolly Towing . What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. . What is the distance that will be traveled? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. { Caution . Is the proper towing equipment going to be used? See your If the vehicle is towed with all four dealer or trailering professional wheels on the ground, the for additional advice and drivetrain components could be equipment recommendations. damaged. The repairs would not (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (60,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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To tow the vehicle from the front Appearance Care with the rear wheels on the ground: Caution (Continued) 1. Attach the dolly to the tow Exterior Care products can be obtained from vehicle following the dolly your dealer. Follow all manufacturer's instructions. Locks manufacturer directions regarding 2. Drive the front wheels onto the Locks are lubricated at the factory. correct product usage, necessary dolly. Use a de-icing agent only when safety precautions, and absolutely necessary, and have the 3. Put the transmission in P (Park). appropriate disposal of any locks greased after using. See vehicle care product. 4. Secure the vehicle to the dolly Recommended Fluids and following the manufacturer's Lubricants on page 11-10. instructions. Washing the Vehicle { Caution To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct Avoid using high-pressure sunlight. washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding { Caution 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result Do not use petroleum-based, in damage or removal of paint acidic, or abrasive cleaning and decals. agents as they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic If using an automatic car wash, parts. If damage occurs, it would follow the car wash instructions. The not be covered by the vehicle windshield wiper and rear window warranty. Approved cleaning wiper, if equipped, must be off. (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (61,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Remove any accessories that may cleaners that are marked safe for Protecting Exterior Bright Metal be damaged or interfere with the car painted surfaces to remove foreign Moldings wash equipment. matter. Rinse the vehicle well, before Occasional hand waxing or mild { Caution washing and after, to remove all polishing should be done to remove cleaning agents completely. If they residue from the paint finish. See Failure to clean and protect the are allowed to dry on the surface, your dealer for approved cleaning bright metal moldings can result they could stain. products. in a hazy white finish or pitting. This damage would not be Dry the finish with a soft, clean Do not apply waxes or polishes to covered by the vehicle warranty. chamois or an all-cotton towel to uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, avoid surface scratches and water decals, simulated wood, or flat paint spotting. as damage can occur. The bright metal moldings on the vehicle are aluminum or stainless Finish Care { Caution steel. To prevent damage always Application of aftermarket clearcoat follow these cleaning instructions: sealant/wax materials is not Machine compounding or . Be sure the molding is cool to recommended. If painted surfaces aggressive polishing on a the touch before applying any are damaged, see your dealer to basecoat/clearcoat paint finish cleaning solution. have the damage assessed and may damage it. Use only . Use a cleaning solution repaired. Foreign materials such as non-abrasive waxes and polishes approved for aluminum or calcium chloride and other salts, ice that are made for a basecoat/ melting agents, road oil and tar, tree stainless steel. Some cleaners clearcoat paint finish on the are highly acidic or contain sap, bird droppings, chemicals from vehicle. industrial chimneys, etc., can alkaline substances and can damage the vehicle's finish if they damage the moldings. remain on painted surfaces. Wash To keep the paint finish looking new, the vehicle as soon as possible. keep the vehicle garaged or If necessary, use non-abrasive covered whenever possible. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (62,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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. Always dilute a concentrated . Washer fluids and other cleaning cleaner according to the agents in higher concentrations Caution (Continued) manufacturer’s instructions. than suggested by the manufacturer. non-uniform finish. Clean low . Do not use chrome cleaners. gloss stripes with soap and . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, . Do not use cleaners that are not water only. intended for automotive use. or other harsh cleaners. . Ice scrapers or other hard items. . Use a nonabrasive wax on the Air Intakes vehicle after washing to protect . Aftermarket appearance caps or and extend the molding finish. covers while the lamps are Clear debris from the air intakes, illuminated, due to excessive between the hood and windshield Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ heat generated. when washing the vehicle. Lenses, Emblems, Decals and Windshield and Wiper Blades Stripes { Caution Clean the outside of the windshield Use only lukewarm or cold water, a with glass cleaner. soft cloth, and a car washing soap Failure to clean lamps properly to clean exterior lamps, lenses, can cause damage to the lamp Clean rubber blades using a lint-free emblems, decals and stripes. Follow cover that would not be covered cloth or paper towel soaked with instructions under "Washing the by the vehicle warranty. windshield washer fluid or a mild Vehicle" previously in this section. detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the Lamp covers are made of plastic, blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and and some have a UV protective { Caution a buildup of vehicle wash/wax coating. Do not clean or wipe them treatments may cause wiper when dry. Using wax on low gloss black streaking. Do not use any of the following on finish stripes can increase the lamp covers: gloss level and create a . Abrasive or caustic agents. (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (63,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged. Damage can be { Caution Caution (Continued) caused by extreme dusty conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, Using petroleum-based tire or sodium chloride. These snow, and ice. dressing products on the vehicle chlorides are used on roads for may damage the paint finish and/ conditions such as ice and dust. Weatherstrips or tires. When applying a tire Always wash the chrome with Apply Dielectric silicone grease on dressing, always wipe off any soap and water after exposure. weatherstrips to make them last overspray from all painted longer, seal better, and not stick or surfaces on the vehicle. squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at { Caution least once a year. Hot, dry climates Wheels and Trim — Aluminum may require more frequent or Chrome To avoid surface damage, do not application. Black marks from use strong soaps, chemicals, Use a soft, clean cloth with mild rubber material on painted surfaces abrasive polishes, cleaners, can be removed by rubbing with a soap and water to clean the wheels. brushes, or cleaners that contain clean cloth. See Recommended After rinsing thoroughly with clean acid on aluminum or Fluids and Lubricants on water, dry with a soft, clean towel. page 11-10. A wax may then be applied. chrome-plated wheels. Use only approved cleaners. Also, never Tires drive a vehicle with aluminum or { Caution Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to chrome-plated wheels through an clean the tires. Chrome wheels and other chrome automatic car wash that uses trim may be damaged if the silicone carbide tire cleaning vehicle is not washed after driving brushes. Damage could occur on roads that have been sprayed and the repairs would not be with magnesium, calcium, covered by the vehicle warranty. (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (64,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Steering, Suspension, and underbody. Take care to thoroughly Chemical Paint Spotting clean any areas where mud and Chassis Components Airborne pollutants can fall upon other debris can collect. Visually inspect steering, and attack painted vehicle surfaces suspension, and chassis Sheet Metal Damage causing blotchy, ring-shaped components for damaged, loose, discolorations, and small, irregular If the vehicle is damaged and or missing parts or signs of wear at dark spots etched into the paint requires sheet metal repair or least once a year. surface. See “Finish Care” replacement, make sure the body previously in this section. Inspect power steering for proper repair shop applies anti-corrosion hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, material to parts repaired or chafing, etc. replaced to restore corrosion Interior Care Visually check constant velocity joint protection. To prevent dirt particle abrasions, boots and axle seals for leaks. Original manufacturer replacement regularly clean the vehicle's interior. parts will provide the corrosion Immediately remove any soils. Note Body Component Lubrication protection while maintaining the that newspapers or dark garments Lubricate all key lock cylinders, vehicle warranty. that can transfer color to home hood hinges, liftgate hinges, steel furnishings can also permanently fuel door hinge, unless the Finish Damage transfer color to the vehicle's components are plastic. Applying Quickly repair minor chips and interior. silicone grease on weatherstrips scratches with touch-up materials Use a soft bristle brush to remove with a clean cloth will make them available from your dealer to avoid dust from knobs and crevices on the last longer, seal better, and not stick corrosion. Larger areas of finish instrument cluster. Using a mild or squeak. damage can be corrected in your soap solution, immediately remove dealer's body and paint shop. hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect Underbody Maintenance repellent from all interior surfaces or At least twice a year, spring and fall permanent damage may result. use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (65,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Your dealer may have products for . Never use a brush with stiff cleaning the interior. Use cleaners bristles. { Caution specifically designed for the . Never rub any surface To prevent scratching, never use surfaces being cleaned to prevent aggressively or with excessive abrasive cleaners on automotive permanent damage. Apply all pressure. cleaners directly to the cleaning glass. Abrasive cleaners or . cloth. Do not spray cleaners directly Do not use laundry detergents or aggressive cleaning may damage on any switches or controls. dishwashing soaps with the rear window defogger. Cleaners should be removed degreasers. For liquid cleaners, use approximately 20 drops per quickly. Never allow cleaners to Cleaning the windshield with water remain on the surface being 3.8 L (1 gal) of water. A concentrated soap solution will during the first three to six months cleaned for extended periods of ownership will reduce tendency of time. leave a residue that creates streaks and attracts dirt. Do not to fog. Cleaners may contain solvents that use solutions that contain strong Speaker Covers can become concentrated in the or caustic soap. interior. Before using cleaners, read Vacuum around a speaker cover . and adhere to all safety instructions Do not heavily saturate the gently, so that the speaker will not on the label. While cleaning the upholstery when cleaning. be damaged. Clean spots with just interior, maintain adequate . Do not use solvents or cleaners water and mild soap. ventilation by opening the doors and containing solvents. windows. Coated Moldings Interior Glass To prevent damage, do not clean Coated moldings should be cleaned. the interior using the following To clean, use a terry cloth fabric . When lightly soiled, wipe with a cleaners or techniques: dampened with water. Wipe droplets sponge or soft lint-free cloth left behind with a clean dry cloth. dampened with water. . Never use a razor or any other Commercial glass cleaners may be sharp object to remove a soil used, if necessary, after cleaning . When heavily soiled, use warm from any interior surface. the interior glass with plain water. soapy water. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (66,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces soil and gently rub toward the Start by vacuuming the surface and Vehicle Information and center. Rotate the cleaning cloth using a soft brush attachment. If a Radio Displays to a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being prevent forcing the soil in to the For vehicles with high gloss used during vacuuming, only use it fabric. surfaces or vehicle displays, use a on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. gently remove as much of the soil 4. Continue gently rubbing the Before wiping the surface with the as possible using one of the soiled area until there is no microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle following techniques: longer any color transfer from brush to remove dirt that could the soil to the cleaning cloth. . Gently blot liquids with a paper scratch the surface. Then use the towel. Continue blotting until no 5. If the soil is not completely microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to more soil can be removed. removed, use a mild soap clean. Never use window cleaners solution followed only by plain or solvents. Periodically hand wash . For solid soils, remove as much water. the microfiber cloth separately, as possible prior to vacuuming. using mild soap. Do not use bleach If the soil is not completely To clean: or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly removed, it may be necessary to and air dry before next use. 1. Saturate a clean lint-free use a commercial upholstery colorfast cloth with water. cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small Microfiber cloth is recommended hidden area for colorfastness before { Caution to prevent lint transfer to the using a commercial upholstery Do not attach a device with a fabric or carpet. cleaner or spot lifter. If ring suction cup to the display. This 2. Remove excess moisture by formation occurs, clean the entire fabric or carpet. may cause damage and would gently wringing until water does not be covered by the vehicle not drip from the cleaning cloth. Following the cleaning process, a warranty. paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (67,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Use a cloth dampened only with water to clean the meter and Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) gauge lens. not use cleaners that contain with a mild soap solution. Instrument Panel, Leather, silicone or wax-based products. Damage caused by air fresheners Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Cleaners containing these would not be covered by the Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and solvents can permanently change vehicle warranty. Natural Open Pore Wood the appearance and feel of Surfaces leather or soft trim, and are not Care of Safety Belts recommended. Use a soft microfiber cloth Keep belts clean and dry. dampened with water to remove dust and loose dirt. For a more Do not use cleaners that increase thorough cleaning, use a soft gloss, especially on the instrument { Warning panel. Reflected glare can decrease microfiber cloth dampened with a Do not bleach or dye safety belts. visibility through the windshield mild soap solution. It may severely weaken them. In under certain conditions. a crash, they might not be able to { Caution provide adequate protection. { Caution Clean safety belts only with mild Soaking or saturating leather, soap and lukewarm water. especially perforated leather, as Use of air fresheners may cause well as other interior surfaces, permanent damage to plastics may cause permanent damage. and painted surfaces. If an air Wipe excess moisture from these freshener comes in contact with surfaces after cleaning and allow any plastic or painted surface in them to dry naturally. Never use the vehicle, blot immediately and heat, steam, or spot removers. Do clean with a soft cloth dampened (Continued) (Continued) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (68,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Floor Mats that GM certified floor mats be Removing and Replacing the purchased. Non-GM floor mats Floor Mats may not fit properly and may { Warning interfere with the pedals. Always If a floor mat is the wrong size or check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals. is not properly installed, it can interfere with the pedals. . Do not use a floor mat if the Interference with the pedals can vehicle is not equipped with a cause unintended acceleration floor mat retainer on the driver and/or increased stopping side floor. distance which can cause a crash . Use the floor mat with the and injury. Make sure the floor correct side up. Do not turn mat does not interfere with the it over. pedals. . Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat. This vehicle includes two driver and Use the following guidelines for . Use only a single floor mat on passenger side front floor mat proper floor mat usage. the driver side. brackets. The driver and passenger . side floor mats have two grommet The original equipment floor . Do not place one floor mat on holes. Position each mat by placing mats were designed for the top of another. vehicle. If the floor mats need the floor mat bracket hook through replacing, it is recommended the floor mat grommet holes while centering the mat. Make sure floor mat is properly secured in place. Verify the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (1,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Service and Maintenance 11-1
General Information Your dealer recognizes the Service and importance of providing Maintenance Your vehicle is an important competitively priced maintenance investment. This section describes and repair services. With trained the required maintenance for the technicians, the dealer is the place General Information vehicle. Follow this schedule to help for routine maintenance such as oil General Information ...... 11-1 protect against major repair changes and tire rotations and expenses resulting from neglect or additional maintenance items like Maintenance Schedule inadequate maintenance. It may tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-3 also help to maintain the value of blades. the vehicle if it is sold. It is the Special Application Services responsibility of the owner to have { Caution Special Application all required maintenance performed. Services ...... 11-7 Your dealer has trained technicians Damage caused by improper Additional Maintenance who can perform required maintenance can lead to costly and Care maintenance using genuine repairs and may not be covered Additional Maintenance replacement parts. They have by the vehicle warranty. and Care ...... 11-7 up-to-date tools and equipment for Maintenance intervals, checks, fast and accurate diagnostics. Many inspections, recommended fluids, Recommended Fluids dealers have extended evening and and lubricants are important to Recommended Fluids and Saturday hours, courtesy keep the vehicle in good working Lubricants ...... 11-10 transportation, and online condition. Maintenance Replacement scheduling to assist with service Parts ...... 11-11 needs. Maintenance Records Maintenance Records ...... 11-12 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (2,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
11-2 Service and Maintenance
The Tire Rotation and Required Normal Service Severe Service Services are the responsibility of the All maintenance services, including In addition to the normal service vehicle owner. It is recommended to those listed under Additional schedule, some vehicles require have your dealer perform these Required Services, are for service more often. Severe service services every 8 000 km/5,000 mi. vehicles that: is for vehicles that are: Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working . Carry passengers and cargo . Mainly driven in heavy city traffic condition, improves fuel economy, within recommended limits on in hot weather. the Tire and Loading Information and reduces vehicle emissions. . Mainly driven in hilly or label. See Vehicle Load Limits mountainous terrain. Because of the way people use on page 9-9. vehicles, maintenance needs vary. . Frequently towing a trailer. There may need to be more . Are driven on reasonable road frequent checks and services. surfaces within legal driving . Used for high-speed or limits. competitive driving. . Use the recommended fuel. See . Used for taxi, police, or delivery Fuel on page 9-37. service. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (3,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Service and Maintenance 11-3
Oil Change, Tire Rotation, and { Warning Maintenance Schedule Required Services Every Performing maintenance work can 8 000 km/5,000 mi be dangerous and can cause Owner Checks and Services Rotate the tires, if recommended for serious injury. Perform the vehicle, and perform the At Each Fuel Stop maintenance work only if the following services. See Tire required information, proper tools, . Check the engine oil level. See Rotation on page 10-39. Engine Oil on page 10-8. and equipment are available. . Change engine oil and filter. See If they are not, see your dealer to Once a Month Engine Oil on page 10-8. have a trained technician do the . work. See Doing Your Own . Check the tire inflation Check engine coolant level. See Engine Coolant on page 10-13. Service Work on page 10-5. pressures. See Tire Pressure on page 10-35. . Check drive shaft boots. . Inspect the tires for wear. See . Check windshield washer fluid Tire Inspection on page 10-39. level. See Washer Fluid on . Check the windshield washer page 10-18. fluid level. See Washer Fluid on page 10-18. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (4,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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. Visually inspect windshield wiper . Inspect brake system. . Visually inspect exhaust system blades for wear, cracking, and nearby heat shields for . Visually inspect steering, or contamination. See Exterior suspension, and chassis loose or damaged parts. Care on page 10-60. Replace components for damaged, loose, . Lubricate body components. See worn or damaged wiper blades. or missing parts or signs of Exterior Care on page 10-60. See Wiper Blade Replacement wear. See Exterior Care on on page 10-22. . Check accelerator pedal for page 10-60. damage, high effort, or binding. . Check tire inflation pressures. . Check restraint system Replace if needed. See Tire Pressure on components. See Safety System page 10-35. Check on page 3-13. . Inspect tire wear. See Tire . Visually inspect fuel system for Inspection on page 10-39. damage or leaks. . Visually check for fluid leaks. . Inspect engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10-11. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (5,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Maintenance Schedule Additional Required 8 000 km/5,000 mi 16 000 km/10,000 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 32 000 km/20,000 mi 40 000 km/25,000 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 56 000 km/35,000 mi 64 000 km/40,000 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 80 000 km/50,000 mi 88 000 km/55,000 mi 96 000 km/60,000 mi 112 000 km/70,000 mi 104 000 km/65,000 mi 120 000 km/75,000 mi 128 000 km/80,000 mi 136 000 km/85,000 mi 144 000 km/90,000 mi 152 000 km/95,000 mi
Services - Normal 160 000 km/100,000 mi Change engine oil and filter, rotate tires, and @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ perform Required Services. Inspect evaporative control system. (1) @ @ @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) @ @ @ Replace spark plugs. @ Drain and fill engine cooling system. (3) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (4) @@@@@@@ Replace brake fluid. (5) @ @
Footnotes — Maintenance (3) First replacement interval is (4) After 64 000 km (40,000 mi) or Schedule Additional Required 160 000 km (100,000 mi) or 48 months, inspect every 16 000 km Services - Normal 84 months. After first replacement, (10,000 mi) or 12 months. Replace (1) Check all fuel and vapor lines replace every 120 000 km the drive belts if found damaged. and hoses for proper hook-up, (75,000 mi) or 60 months. See (5) Or every three years, whichever routing, and condition. Cooling System on page 10-13. occurs first. (2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (6,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
11-6 Service and Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule Additional Required 8 000 km/5,000 mi 16 000 km/10,000 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 32 000 km/20,000 mi 40 000 km/25,000 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 56 000 km/35,000 mi 64 000 km/40,000 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 80 000 km/50,000 mi 88 000 km/55,000 mi 96 000 km/60,000 mi 112 000 km/70,000 mi 104 000 km/65,000 mi 120 000 km/75,000 mi 128 000 km/80,000 mi 136 000 km/85,000 mi 144 000 km/90,000 mi 152 000 km/95,000 mi
Services - Severe 160 000 km/100,000 mi Change engine oil and filter, rotate tires, and @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ perform Required Services. Inspect evaporative control system. (1) @ @ @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) @ @ @ Replace spark plugs. @ Replace CVT transmission fluid. @ Drain and fill engine cooling system. (3) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (4) @@@@@@@ Replace brake fluid. (5) @ @
Footnotes — Maintenance (3) First replacement interval is (4) After 64 000 km (64,000 mi) or Schedule Additional Required 160 000 km (100,000 mi) or 48 months, inspect every 16 000 km Services - Severe 84 months. After first replacement, (10,000 mi) or 12 months. Replace (1) Check all fuel and vapor lines replace every 120 000 km the drive belts if found damaged. and hoses for proper hook-up, (75,000 mi) or 60 months. See (5) Or every three years, whichever routing, and condition. Cooling System on page 10-13. occurs first. (2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (7,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Service and Maintenance 11-7
Special Application Additional Battery The battery supplies power to start Services Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any . Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important additional electrical accessories. Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly . To avoid break-down or failure to components every 5 000 km/ may help to avoid future costly start the vehicle, maintain a 3,000 mi. repairs. To maintain vehicle battery with full cranking power. performance, additional . Have underbody flushing service maintenance services may be . Trained dealer technicians have performed. See “Underbody required. the diagnostic equipment to test Maintenance” in Exterior Care the battery and ensure that the on page 10-60. It is recommended that your dealer connections and cables are perform these services — their corrosion-free. trained dealer technicians know your vehicle best. Your dealer can Belts also perform a thorough . Belts may need replacing if they assessment with a multi-point squeak or show signs of inspection to recommend when your cracking or splitting. vehicle may need attention. . Trained dealer technicians have The following list is intended to access to tools and equipment explain the services and conditions to inspect the belts and to look for that may indicate recommend adjustment or services are required. replacement when necessary. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (8,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
11-8 Service and Maintenance
Brakes Hoses Shocks and Struts Brakes stop the vehicle and are Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control crucial to safe driving. be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. that there are no cracks or leaks. . Signs of brake wear may include . Signs of wear may include chirping, grinding, or squealing With a multi-point inspection, your steering wheel vibration, bounce/ noises, or difficulty stopping. dealer can inspect the hoses and sway while braking, longer advise if replacement is needed. stopping distance, or uneven . Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment Lamps tire wear. to inspect the brakes and Properly working headlamps, . As part of the multi-point recommend quality parts taillamps, and brake lamps are inspection, trained dealer engineered for the vehicle. important to see and be seen on technicians can visually inspect the road. the shocks and struts for signs Fluids of leaking, blown seals, . Proper fluid levels and approved Signs that the headlamps need or damage, and can advise attention include dimming, failure fluids protect the vehicle’s systems when service is needed. and components. See to light, cracking, or damage. Recommended Fluids and The brake lamps need to be Tires Lubricants on page 11-10 for GM checked periodically to ensure Tires need to be properly inflated, approved fluids. that they light when braking. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining . With a multi-point inspection, the tires can save money and fuel, . Engine oil and windshield washer fluid levels should be your dealer can check the lamps and can reduce the risk of tire checked at every fuel fill. and note any concerns. failure. . Signs that the tires need to be . Instrument cluster lights may come on to indicate that fluids replaced include three or more may be low and need to be visible treadwear indicators; cord filled. or fabric showing through the Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (9,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Service and Maintenance 11-9
rubber; cracks or cuts in the Wheel Alignment Wiper Blades tread or sidewall; or a bulge or Wheel alignment is critical for Wiper blades need to be cleaned split in the tire. ensuring that the tires deliver and kept in good condition to . Trained dealer technicians can optimal wear and performance. provide a clear view. inspect and recommend the right . Signs that the alignment may . Signs of wear include streaking, tires. Your dealer can also need to be adjusted include skipping across the windshield, provide tire/wheel balancing pulling, improper vehicle and worn or split rubber. services to ensure smooth handling, or unusual tire wear. vehicle operation at all speeds. . Trained dealer technicians can Your dealer sells and services . Your dealer has the required check the wiper blades and name brand tires. equipment to ensure proper replace them when needed. wheel alignment. Vehicle Care Windshield To help keep the vehicle looking like new, vehicle care products are For safety, appearance, and the available from your dealer. For best viewing, keep the windshield information on how to clean and clean and clear. protect the vehicle’s interior and . Signs of damage include exterior, see Interior Care on scratches, cracks, and chips. page 10-64 and Exterior Care on page 10-60. . Trained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend proper replacement if needed. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (10,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
11-10 Service and Maintenance
Recommended Fluids Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. Look for the dexos1 approved logo for GM approved engine oil. See Engine Oil on page 10-8. Engine Coolant Prediluted ACDelco CE Long Life Antifreeze Coolant (blue) or equivalent (GM Part No. 19317140). See Engine Coolant on page 10-13. Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819). Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. Continuously Variable ACDelco CVT Fluid (Part No. 19260800, in Canada 19299096). Transmission (CVT) Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (11,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481). Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. 12371287, in Canada 10953437).
Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 19316246 A3198C Engine Oil Filter 19317651 PF2132 Spark Plugs 19316339 — Wiper Blades Driver Side – 55 cm (22 in) 19316483 — Passenger Side – 40 cm (16 in) 19317320 — Battery 88865293 121RPS Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (12,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
11-12 Service and Maintenance
Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (1,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Technical Data 12-1
Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The fourth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) identifies the vehicle's engine, Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 This legal identifier is in the front parts. See “Engine Specifications” corner of the instrument panel, on under Capacities and Specifications Vehicle Data the left side of the vehicle. It can be on page 12-2 for the vehicle's Capacities and seen through the windshield from engine code. Specifications ...... 12-2 outside. The VIN also appears on Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-3 the Vehicle Certification and certificates of title and registration. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (2,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
12-2 Technical Data
Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-10 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Cooling System 7.6 L 8.0 qt Engine Oil with Filter 5.1 L 5.4 qt Fuel Tank 55 L 14.5 gal Wheel Nut Torque 113 Y 83 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2.0L L4 3 Automatic 1.1 mm (0.043 in) Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (3,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Engine Drive Belt Routing Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (4,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Customer Information 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects Customer Information Customer Reporting Safety Defects to Information the United States Government ...... 13-12 Customer Satisfaction Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure Customer Information the Canadian Your satisfaction and goodwill are Customer Satisfaction Government ...... 13-13 important to your dealer and to Procedure ...... 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ...... 13-13 Customer Assistance with the sales transaction or the Offices ...... 13-3 Vehicle Data Recording and operation of the vehicle will be Customer Assistance for Text Privacy resolved by your dealer's sales or Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 13-4 service departments. Sometimes, Online Owner Center ...... 13-4 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...... 13-14 however, despite the best intentions GM Mobility Reimbursement of all concerned, misunderstandings Program ...... 13-5 Event Data Recorders ...... 13-14 Infotainment System ...... 13-15 can occur. If your concern has not Roadside Assistance been resolved to your satisfaction, Program ...... 13-5 the following steps should be taken: Scheduling Service Appointments ...... 13-7 STEP ONE: Discuss your concern Courtesy Transportation with a member of dealership Program ...... 13-7 management. Normally, concerns Collision Damage Repair . . . . 13-9 can be quickly resolved at that level. Service Publications If the matter has already been Ordering Information ...... 13-11 reviewed with the sales, service, Radio Frequency or parts manager, contact the owner Identification (RFID) ...... 13-12 of your dealership or the general Radio Frequency manager. Statement ...... 13-12 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (2,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
13-2 Customer Information
STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's may reject it and proceed with any resolved by your dealership without facility. That is why we suggest other venue for relief available further help, in the U.S., call the following Step One first. to you. Chevrolet Customer Assistance STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: You may contact the BBB Auto Line Center at 1-800-222-1020. In Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free Canada, call General Motors of dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at Canada Customer Care Centre at sure you are completely satisfied the following address: 1-800-263-3777 (English), with your new vehicle. However, or 1-800-263-7854 (French). BBB Auto Line Program if you continue to remain unsatisfied Council of Better Business Bureaus, We encourage you to call the after following the procedure Inc. toll-free number in order to give your outlined in Steps One and Two, you 4200 Wilson Boulevard inquiry prompt attention. Have the can file with the Better Business ® Suite 800 following information available to Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program Arlington, VA 22203-1838 give the Customer Assistance to enforce your rights. representative: Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 The BBB Auto Line Program is an www.dr.bbb.org/goauto . Vehicle Identification out-of-court program administered Number (VIN). This is available by the Council of Better Business This program is available in all from the vehicle registration or Bureaus to settle automotive 50 states and the District of title, or the plate at the top left of disputes regarding vehicle repairs or Columbia. Eligibility is limited by the instrument panel and visible the interpretation of the New Vehicle vehicle age, mileage, and other through the windshield. Limited Warranty. Although you may factors. General Motors reserves be required to resort to this informal the right to change eligibility . Dealership name and location. dispute resolution program prior to limitations and/or discontinue its . Vehicle delivery date and filing a court action, use of the participation in this program. present mileage. program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (3,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Customer Information 13-3
STEP THREE — Canadian For further information concerning Customer Assistance Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), Offices addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call Chevrolet encourages customers to procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care call the toll-free number for and Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program. The Mediation/Arbitration Program United States and Puerto Rico General Motors of Canada Limited c/o Customer Care Centre has committed to binding arbitration General Motors of Canada Limited Chevrolet Motor Division of owner disputes involving Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Chevrolet Customer Assistance factory-related vehicle service 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Center claims. The program provides for Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 P.O. Box 33170 the review of the facts involved by Detroit, MI 48232-5170 an impartial third party arbiter, and Your inquiry should be accompanied www.Chevrolet.com may include an informal hearing by the Vehicle Identification before the arbiter. The program is Number (VIN). 1-800-222-1020 designed so that the entire dispute 1-800-833-2438 (For Text settlement process, from the time Telephone Devices (TTYs)) you file your complaint to the final Roadside Assistance: decision, should be completed in 1-800-243-8872 about 70 days. We believe our From U.S. Virgin Islands: impartial program offers advantages 1-800-496-9994 over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal, quick, and free of charge. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (4,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
13-4 Customer Information
Canada Assistance Center. Any TTY user in I (Service History): View and the U.S. can communicate with General Motors of Canada Limited print dealer-recorded service Chevrolet by dialing: Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: records and self-recorded service 1-800-833-2438. TTY users in CA1-163-005 records. Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. 1908 Colonel Sam Drive D (Preferred Dealer Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Online Owner Center Information): Select a dealer and www.gm.ca view locations, maps, phone 1-800-263-3777 (English) Online Owner Experience numbers, and hours. 1-800-263-7854 (French) (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com J (Warranty Tracking 1-800-263-3830 (For Text The Chevrolet online owner Information): Track the vehicle’s Telephone devices (TTYs)) experience allows interaction with warranty information. Roadside Assistance: Chevrolet and keeps important J (Recall Information): View 1-800-268-6800 vehicle-specific information in one active recalls by Vehicle Overseas place. Identification Number (VIN). See Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Please contact the local General Membership Benefits on page 12-1. Motors Business Unit. E (Vehicle Information): H (Other Account Information): Download owner manuals and view View GM Card, SiriusXM Satellite Customer Assistance for vehicle-specific how-to videos. radio (if equipped), and OnStar Text Telephone (TTY) G (Maintenance Information): account information. Users View maintenance schedules, F (Live Chat Support): Chat with alerts, and OnStar onboard vehicle To assist customers who are deaf, online help representatives. diagnostic information. Schedule hard of hearing, or speech-impaired service appointments. See my.chevrolet.com to register and who use Text Telephones your vehicle. (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (5,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
Customer Information 13-5
Chevrolet Owner Centre GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has (Canada) chevroletowner.ca a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Visit the Chevrolet Owner Centre: for details. TTY users call . Chat live with online help 1-800-263-3830. representatives. . Locate owner resources such as Roadside Assistance lease-end, financing, and Program warranty information. For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call . Retrieve your favorite articles, This program is available to 1-800-243-8872. (Text Telephone quizzes, tips, and multimedia qualified applicants for cost (TTY): 1-888-889-2438.) galleries organized into the reimbursement of eligible For Canadian-purchased vehicles, Featured Articles and Auto Care aftermarket adaptive equipment call 1-800-268-6800. Sections. required for the vehicle, such as Service is available 24 hours a day, . Download owner manuals. hand controls or a wheelchair/ 365 days a year. scooter lift for the vehicle. . Find the Chevrolet-recommended For more information on the limited Calling for Assistance maintenance services. offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or When calling Roadside Assistance, call the GM Mobility Assistance have the following information Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text ready: Telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. . Your name, home address, and home telephone number. . Telephone number of your location. . Location of the vehicle. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (6,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
13-6 Customer Information
. Model, year, color, and license General Motors North America and . Flat Tire Change: Service to plate number of the vehicle. Chevrolet reserve the right to limit change a flat tire with the spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped, . Odometer reading, Vehicle services or payment to an owner or Identification Number (VIN), and driver if they decide the claims are must be in good condition and delivery date of the vehicle. made too often, or the same type of properly inflated. It is the owner's claim is made many times. responsibility for the repair or . Description of the problem. replacement of the tire if it is not Services Provided Coverage covered by the warranty. . Emergency Fuel Delivery: . Battery Jump Start: Service to Services are provided up to 5 years/ Delivery of enough fuel for the jump start a dead battery. 160 000 km (100,000 mi), whichever vehicle to get to the nearest comes first. service station. Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance In the U.S., anyone driving the . Lock-Out Service: Service to vehicle is covered. In Canada, a unlock the vehicle if you are . Impound towing caused by person driving the vehicle without locked out. A remote unlock may violation of any laws. permission from the owner is not be available if you have OnStar. . Legal fines. covered. For security reasons, the driver Roadside Assistance is not a part of must present identification . Mounting, dismounting, the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. before this service is given. or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. General Motors North America and . Emergency Tow from a Public Chevrolet reserve the right to make Road or Highway: Tow to the Service is not provided if a vehicle any changes or discontinue the nearest Chevrolet dealer for is in an area that is not accessible Roadside Assistance program at warranty service, or if the vehicle to the service vehicle or is not a any time without notification. was in a crash and cannot be regularly traveled or maintained driven. Assistance is not given public road, which includes ice and when the vehicle is stuck in the winter roads. Off-road use is not sand, mud, or snow. covered. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (7,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Services Specific to permission to get local safety related. If it is, please call Canadian-Purchased Vehicles emergency road service. You will your dealership, let them know this, receive payment, up to $100, and ask for instructions. . Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement after sending the original receipt If your dealer requests you to bring is up to 7 liters. Diesel fuel to Roadside Assistance. delivery may be restricted. the vehicle for service, you are Mechanical failures may be urged to do so as early in the work Propane and other fuels are not covered, however any cost for provided through this service. day as possible to allow for parts and labor for repairs not same-day repair. . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle covered by the warranty are the registration is required. owner responsibility. Courtesy Transportation . Trip Interruption Benefits and Program Assistance: Must be over Scheduling Service 150 kilometers from where your Appointments To enhance your ownership trip was started to qualify. experience, we and our participating When the vehicle requires warranty General Motors of Canada dealers are proud to offer Courtesy service, contact your dealer and Limited requires Transportation, a customer support request an appointment. By pre-authorization, original program for vehicles with the scheduling a service appointment detailed receipts, and a copy of Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty and advising the service consultant the repair orders. Once Coverage period in Canada), of your transportation needs, your authorization has been received, extended powertrain, and/or dealer can help minimize your the Roadside Assistance advisor hybrid-specific warranties in both inconvenience. will help to make arrangements the U.S. and Canada. and explain how to receive If the vehicle cannot be scheduled The Courtesy Transportation payment. into the service department program is no longer available for immediately, keep driving it until it . Alternative Service: If cutaway vehicles. can be scheduled for service, assistance cannot be provided unless, of course, the problem is right away, the Roadside Assistance advisor may give Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (8,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Several Courtesy Transportation Public Transportation or Fuel Requirements vary and may include options are available to assist in Reimbursement minimum age requirements, reducing inconvenience when If overnight warranty repairs are insurance coverage, credit card, etc. warranty repairs are required. needed, and public transportation is Additional fees such as fuel usage Courtesy Transportation is not a used, the expense must be charges, taxes, levies, usage fees, part of the New Vehicle Limited supported by original receipts and excessive mileage, or rental usage Warranty. A separate booklet within the maximum amount allowed beyond the completion of the repair are also your responsibility. entitled “Limited Warranty and by GM for shuttle service. If U.S. Owner Assistance Information” customers arrange their own It may not be possible to provide a furnished with each new vehicle transportation, limited like vehicle as a courtesy rental. provides detailed warranty coverage reimbursement for reasonable fuel information. expenses may be available. Claim Additional Program amounts should reflect actual costs Information Transportation Options and be supported by original All program options, such as shuttle Warranty service can generally be receipts. See your dealer for service, may not be available at completed while you wait. However, information. every dealer. Contact your dealer if you are unable to do so, your Courtesy Rental Vehicle for specific availability. dealer may offer the following General Motors reserves the right to transportation options: For an overnight warranty repair, the dealer may provide an available unilaterally modify, change, Shuttle Service courtesy rental vehicle or provide for or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to This includes one-way or round-trip reimbursement of a rental vehicle. resolve all questions of claim shuttle service within reasonable Reimbursement is limited and must eligibility pursuant to the terms and time and distance parameters of be supported by original receipts as conditions described herein at its your dealer's area. well as a signed and completed rental agreement and meet state/ sole discretion. provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (9,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Collision Damage Repair vehicles that were total losses in Repair Facility prior crashes. In most cases, the GM also recommends that you If the vehicle is involved in a parts being recycled are from choose a collision repair facility that collision and it is damaged, have the undamaged sections of the vehicle. meets your needs before you ever damage repaired by a qualified A recycled original equipment GM need collision repairs. Your dealer technician using the proper part may be an acceptable choice to may have a collision repair center equipment and quality replacement maintain the vehicle's originally with GM-trained technicians and parts. Poorly performed collision designed appearance and safety state of the art equipment, or be repairs diminish the vehicle resale performance; however, the history of ‐ ‐ ‐ able to recommend a collision repair value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts center that has GM-trained be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New technicians and comparable collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any equipment. Collision Parts related failures are not covered by that warranty. Insuring the Vehicle Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials Aftermarket collision parts are also Protect your investment in the GM and construction methods as the available. These are made by vehicle with comprehensive and parts with which the vehicle was companies other than GM and may collision insurance coverage. There originally built. Genuine GM not have been tested for the vehicle. are significant differences in the Collision parts are the best choice to As a result, these parts may fit quality of coverage afforded by ensure that the vehicle's designed poorly, exhibit premature durability/ various insurance policy terms. appearance, durability, and safety corrosion problems, and may not Many insurance policies provide are preserved. The use of Genuine perform properly in subsequent reduced protection to the GM GM parts can help maintain the GM collisions. Aftermarket parts are not vehicle by limiting compensation for New Vehicle Limited Warranty. covered by the GM New Vehicle damage repairs through the use of Limited Warranty, and any vehicle aftermarket collision parts. Some Recycled original equipment parts failure related to such parts is not insurance companies will not may also be used for repair. These covered by that warranty. specify aftermarket collision parts. parts are typically removed from When purchasing insurance, we Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (10,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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recommend that you ensure that the Give only the necessary information Choose a reputable repair facility vehicle will be repaired with GM to police and other parties involved that uses quality replacement parts. original equipment collision parts. in the crash. See “Collision Parts” earlier in this If such insurance coverage is not For emergency towing see section. available from your current Roadside Assistance Program on If the airbag has inflated, see What insurance carrier, consider switching page 13-5. Will You See after an Airbag to another insurance carrier. Gather the following information: Inflates? on page 3-20. If the vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have . Driver name, address, and Managing the Vehicle Damage insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Repair Process Genuine GM Original Equipment . Driver license number. In the event that the vehicle requires Manufacturer (OEM) parts or damage repairs, GM recommends . Owner name, address, and Genuine Manufacturer replacement that you take an active role in its telephone number. parts. Read the lease carefully, as repair. If you have a pre-determined you may be charged at the end of . Vehicle license plate number. repair facility of choice, take the the lease for poor quality repairs. . Vehicle make, model, and vehicle there, or have it towed there. If a Crash Occurs model year. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts If there has been an injury, call . Vehicle Identification be original equipment parts, either emergency services for help. Do not Number (VIN). new Genuine GM parts or recycled leave the scene of a crash until all . Insurance company and policy original GM parts. Remember, matters have been taken care of. number. recycled parts will not be covered by Move the vehicle only if its position the GM vehicle warranty. puts you in danger, or you are . General description of the instructed to move it by a police damage to the other vehicle. officer. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (11,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Publications In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, but you must live with the repair. Owner Manual, and Warranty Depending on your policy limits, Ordering Information Manual. your insurance company may Service Manuals RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 – initially value the repair using Service Manuals have the diagnosis $40.00 (U.S.) plus handling and aftermarket parts. Discuss this with shipping fees. the repair professional, and insist on and repair information on the Genuine GM parts. Remember, engines, transmission, axle, Without Pouch: Owner Manual only. if the vehicle is leased, you may be suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: obligated to have the vehicle $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and repaired with Genuine GM parts, Service Bulletins shipping fees. even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. Service Bulletins give additional Current and Past Models technical service information If another party's insurance needed to knowledgeably service Technical Service Bulletins and company is paying for the repairs, General Motors cars and trucks. Manuals are available for current you are not obligated to accept a Each bulletin contains instructions and past model GM vehicles. repair valuation based on that to assist in the diagnosis and ORDER TOLL FREE: insurance company's collision policy service of the vehicle. 1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday repair limits, as you have no 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time contractual limits with that company. Owner Information In such cases, you can have control For Credit Card Orders Only Owner publications are written of the repair and parts choices as (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), see specifically for owners and intended long as the cost stays within Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. to provide basic operational reasonable limits. information about the vehicle. The Owner Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (12,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Or write to: personal information or link with any Reporting Safety Helm, Incorporated other GM system containing Attention: Customer Service personal information. Defects 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170 Radio Frequency Reporting Safety Defects Prices are subject to change without Statement to the United States notice and without incurring This vehicle has systems that Government obligation. Allow ample time for operate on a radio frequency that If you believe that your vehicle delivery. complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the has a defect which could cause All listed prices are quoted in U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with a crash or could cause injury or funds. Make checks payable in U.S. death, you should immediately funds. Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Radio Frequency Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Identification (RFID) General Motors. RFID technology is used in some 1. The device may not cause harmful interference. If NHTSA receives similar vehicles for functions such as tire complaints, it may open an pressure monitoring and ignition 2. The device must accept any system security, as well as in interference received, including investigation, and if it finds that connection with conveniences such interference that may cause a safety defect exists in a group as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) undesired operation of the of vehicles, it may order a recall transmitters for remote door locking/ device. and remedy campaign. unlocking and starting, and Changes or modifications to any of However, NHTSA cannot in-vehicle transmitters for garage these systems by other than an become involved in individual door openers. RFID technology in authorized service facility could void problems between you, your GM vehicles does not use or record authorization to use this equipment. dealer, or General Motors. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (13,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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To contact NHTSA, you may call Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects the Vehicle Safety Hotline to the Canadian to General Motors toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Government In addition to notifying NHTSA (or http://www.safercar.gov; or If you live in Canada, and you Transport Canada) in a situation like write to: believe that the vehicle has a safety this, notify General Motors. defect, notify Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Administrator, NHTSA immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. Call Chevrolet Customer Assistance Washington, D.C. 20590 Transport Canada at Center 1-800-333-0510 or write to: You can also obtain other P.O. Box 33170 information about motor Transport Canada Detroit, MI 48232-5170 Road Safety Branch vehicle safety from In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 80 rue Noel http://www.safercar.gov. (English) or 1-800-263-7854 Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1 (French), or write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (14,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to recorded by your vehicle only if a The vehicle has a number of record, in certain crash or near non-trivial crash situation occurs; no computers that record information crash-like situations, such as an air data are recorded by the EDR under about the vehicle’s performance and bag deployment or hitting a road normal driving conditions and no how it is driven. For example, the obstacle, data that will assist in personal data (e.g., name, gender, vehicle uses computer modules to understanding how a vehicle’s age, and crash location) are monitor and control engine and systems performed. The EDR is recorded. However, other parties, transmission performance, to designed to record data related to such as law enforcement, could monitor the conditions for airbag vehicle dynamics and safety combine the EDR data with the type deployment and deploy them in a systems for a short period of time, of personally identifying data crash, and, if equipped, to provide typically 30 seconds or less. The routinely acquired during a crash antilock braking to help the driver EDR in this vehicle is designed to investigation. record such data as: control the vehicle. These modules To read data recorded by an EDR, may store data to help the dealer . How various systems in your special equipment is required, and technician service the vehicle. vehicle were operating; access to the vehicle or the EDR is Some modules may also store data . Whether or not the driver and needed. In addition to the vehicle about how the vehicle is operated, manufacturer, other parties, such as such as rate of fuel consumption or passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; law enforcement, that have the average speed. These modules may special equipment, can read the . retain personal preferences, such as How far (if at all) the driver was information if they have access to radio presets, seat positions, and depressing the accelerator and/ the vehicle or the EDR. temperature settings. or brake pedal; and, GM will not access this data or . How fast the vehicle was share it with others except: with the traveling. consent of the vehicle owner or, Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (15,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request by police or similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as required by law. Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes, where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner. Infotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. See the infotainment manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions. Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (16,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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INDEX i-1
A Airbags Audio System Adding Equipment to the Fixed Mast Antenna ...... 7-6 Accessories and Vehicle ...... 3-29 Radio Reception ...... 7-6 Modifications ...... 10-3 Passenger Status Indicator . . .5-10 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 7-2 Add-On Electrical Readiness Light ...... 5-9 Automatic Equipment ...... 9-41 Servicing Airbag-Equipped Door Locks ...... 2-7 Additional Maintenance Vehicles ...... 3-28 Auxiliary Jack ...... 7-9 and Care ...... 11-7 System Check ...... 3-15 Adjustments Alarm Lumbar, Front Seats ...... 3-4 B Vehicle Security ...... 2-10 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-11 Back Doors ...... 2-8 All-Season Tires ...... 10-27 Air Vents ...... 8-3 Battery ...... 10-21 All-Terrain Tires ...... 10-28 Airbag System Exterior Lighting Battery AM-FM Radio ...... 7-5 Check ...... 3-29 Saver ...... 6-5 Antilock Brake How Does an Airbag Jump Starting ...... 10-55 System (ABS) ...... 9-22 Restrain? ...... 3-20 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-22 Warning Light ...... 5-15 Passenger Sensing Bluetooth Appearance Care System ...... 3-22 Overview ...... 7-10 Exterior ...... 10-60 What Makes an Airbag Brake Interior ...... 10-64 Inflate? ...... 3-20 System Warning Light ...... 5-14 Armrest What Will You See after an Brakes ...... 10-19 Front Seat ...... 3-6 Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-20 Antilock ...... 9-22 Ashtrays ...... 5-6 When Should an Airbag Fluid ...... 10-19 Assistance Program, Inflate? ...... 3-18 Parking ...... 9-24 Roadside ...... 13-5 Where Are the Airbags? ...... 3-17 Braking ...... 9-3 Audio Players ...... 7-7 Break-In, New Vehicle ...... 9-13 CD ...... 7-7 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (2,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Bulb Replacement ...... 10-24 Cautions, Danger, and Compartments Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-23 Warnings ...... iv Storage ...... 4-1 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-23 CD Player ...... 7-7 Computer, Trip ...... 5-20 Headlamps ...... 10-23 Chains, Tire ...... 10-46 Continuously Variable Headlamps, Front Turn Charging System Light ...... 5-11 Transmission (CVT) ...... 9-18 Signal, and Parking Check Continuously Variable Lamps ...... 10-23 Engine Light ...... 5-11 Transmission (CVT) Fluid . . . 10-11 Buying New Tires ...... 10-41 Child Restraints Control Infants and Young Traction and Electronic C Children ...... 3-32 Stability ...... 9-25 California Lower Anchors and Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-3 Fuel Requirements ...... 9-38 Tethers for Children ...... 3-38 Convex Mirrors ...... 2-12 Perchlorate Materials Older Children ...... 3-30 Coolant Requirements ...... 10-2 Securing ...... 3-42 Engine ...... 10-13 Warning ...... 10-2 Systems ...... 3-34 Engine Temperature Camera Cigarette Lighter ...... 5-5 Warning Light ...... 5-17 Rear Vision (RVC) ...... 9-31 Circuit Breakers ...... 10-25 Cooling System ...... 10-13 Canadian Vehicle Owners ...... iii Cleaning Courtesy Transportation Capacities and Exterior Care ...... 10-60 Program ...... 13-7 Specifications ...... 12-2 Interior Care ...... 10-64 Cruise Control ...... 9-28 Carbon Monoxide Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 Light ...... 5-19 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-17 Air Conditioning ...... 8-1 Customer Assistance ...... 13-4 Winter Driving ...... 9-7 Heating ...... 8-1 Offices ...... 13-3 Cargo Clock ...... 5-3 Text Telephone (TTY) Tie-Downs ...... 4-2 Cluster, Instrument ...... 5-7 Users ...... 13-4 Cargo Lamp ...... 6-4 Collision Damage Repair ...... 13-9 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (3,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Customer Information Driving Electronic Stability Control Light Service Publications Defensive ...... 9-2 Traction Control Ordering Information ...... 13-11 Drunk ...... 9-3 System (TCS) ...... 5-16 Customer Satisfaction For Better Fuel Economy . . . . .1-15 Engine Procedure ...... 13-1 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-6 Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 10-11 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 9-8 Check and Service Engine D Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Soon Light ...... 5-11 Damage Repair, Collision ...... 13-9 Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-4 Compartment Overview ...... 10-7 Danger, Warnings, and Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-9 Coolant ...... 10-13 Cautions ...... iv Wet Roads ...... 9-5 Coolant Temperature Data Recorders, Event ...... 13-14 Winter ...... 9-7 Warning Light ...... 5-17 Daytime Running Cooling System ...... 10-13 Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 E Drive Belt Routing ...... 12-3 Defensive Driving ...... 9-2 Electrical Equipment, Exhaust ...... 9-17 Distracted Driving ...... 9-2 Add-On ...... 9-41 Overheated Protection Dome Lamps ...... 6-4 Electrical System Operating Mode ...... 10-17 Door Engine Compartment Overheating ...... 10-16 Ajar Light ...... 5-19 Fuse Block ...... 10-25 Pressure Light ...... 5-18 Locks ...... 2-5 Fuses and Circuit Running While Parked ...... 9-18 Power Locks ...... 2-6 Breakers ...... 10-25 Starting ...... 9-15 Sliding ...... 2-8 Instrument Panel Fuse Event Data Recorders ...... 13-14 Doors Block ...... 10-26 Extender, Safety Belt ...... 3-13 Back ...... 2-8 Overload ...... 10-24 Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . 12-3 Electronic Stability Control Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 6-1 (ESC) Off Light ...... 5-16 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...... 6-5 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (4,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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F Fuel (cont'd) General Information Foreign Countries ...... 9-38 Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1 Filter, Gauge ...... 5-8 Towing ...... 9-41 Engine Air Cleaner ...... 10-11 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-18 Vehicle Care ...... 10-2 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Requirements, California . . . . .9-38 Glove Box ...... 4-1 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...... 6-2 System Messages ...... 5-20 GM Mobility Reimbursement Flat Tire ...... 10-47 Full-Size Spare Tire ...... 10-54 Program ...... 13-5 Changing ...... 10-48 Fuses Floor Mats ...... 10-68 Engine Compartment Fluid H Fuse Block ...... 10-25 Brakes ...... 10-19 Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-23 Fuses and Circuit Washer ...... 10-18 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 6-2 Breakers ...... 10-25 Folding Mirrors ...... 2-13 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Instrument Panel Fuse Folding Seatback ...... 3-6 Headlamps Block ...... 10-26 Frequency Statement Aiming ...... 10-23 Radio ...... 13-12 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-23 Front Seat Armrest ...... 3-6 G Daytime Running Front Seats Gauges Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 Adjustment ...... 3-3 Fuel ...... 5-8 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Fuel ...... 9-37 Odometer ...... 5-8 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-19 Additives ...... 9-38 Speedometer ...... 5-8 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-1 Economy Driving ...... 1-15 Tachometer ...... 5-8 Heated Mirrors ...... 2-13 Filling a Portable Fuel Trip Odometer ...... 5-8 Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 8-1 Container ...... 9-40 Warning Lights and High-Beam On Light ...... 5-19 Filling the Tank ...... 9-38 Indicators ...... 5-6 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-6 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (5,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
INDEX i-5
Hood ...... 10-5 K LATCH System Horn ...... 5-2 Replacing Parts after a Keyless Entry How to Wear Safety Belts Crash ...... 3-42 Remote (RKE) System ...... 2-3 Properly ...... 3-9 LATCH, Lower Anchors and Keys ...... 2-1 Tethers for Children ...... 3-38 I L Light Ignition Positions ...... 9-14 Electronic Stability Control Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...... 10-28 Immobilizer ...... 2-11 (ESC), Off ...... 5-16 Lamps Infants and Young Children, Lighter, Cigarette ...... 5-5 Cargo ...... 6-4 Restraints ...... 3-32 Lighting Daytime Running (DRL) ...... 6-2 Infotainment ...... 7-1 Illumination Control ...... 6-3 Dome ...... 6-4 Infotainment System ...... 13-15 Lights Exterior Controls ...... 6-1 Instrument Cluster ...... 5-7 Airbag Readiness ...... 5-9 Exterior Lamps Off Interior Rearview Mirrors ...... 2-13 Antilock Brake System Reminder ...... 6-1 Introduction ...... iii (ABS) Warning ...... 5-15 Exterior Lighting Battery Brake System Warning ...... 5-14 Saver ...... 6-5 Charging System ...... 5-11 J Headlamps, Front Turn Cruise Control ...... 5-19 Jack Signal, and Parking Door Ajar ...... 5-19 Auxiliary ...... 7-9 Lamps ...... 10-23 Engine Coolant Jump Starting ...... 10-55 Malfunction Indicator ...... 5-11 Temperature Warning ...... 5-17 Reading ...... 6-5 Engine Oil Pressure ...... 5-18 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-10 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (6,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
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Lights (cont'd) M N High-Beam On ...... 5-19 Maintenance New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-13 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-1 Records ...... 11-12 Low Fuel Warning ...... 5-18 Maintenance and Care Low Washer Fluid Warning . . .5-19 O Additional ...... 11-7 Overdrive Off ...... 5-15 Odometer ...... 5-8 Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-3 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-9 Trip ...... 5-8 Recommended Fluids Security ...... 5-19 Off-Road and Lubricants ...... 11-10 Tire Pressure ...... 5-17 Recovery ...... 9-4 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-11 Warning, Power Steering . . . . .5-15 Oil Manual Mirrors ...... 2-12 Locks Engine ...... 10-8 Messages Automatic Door ...... 2-7 Pressure Light ...... 5-18 Fuel System ...... 5-20 Door ...... 2-5 Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-30 Tire ...... 5-20 Lockout Protection ...... 2-7 Online Owner Center ...... 13-4 Mirrors Power Door ...... 2-6 Operating Mode Convex ...... 2-12 Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Overheated Engine Folding ...... 2-13 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-18 Protection ...... 10-17 Heated ...... 2-13 Low Washer Fluid Warning Operation, Infotainment Manual ...... 2-12 Light ...... 5-19 System ...... 7-4 Manual Rearview ...... 2-13 Lower Anchors and Tethers Ordering Power ...... 2-13 for Children (LATCH Service Publications ...... 13-11 Mirrors, Interior Rearview ...... 2-13 System) ...... 3-38 Outlets Monitor System, Tire Lumbar Adjustment ...... 3-4 Power ...... 5-4 Pressure ...... 10-36 Front Seats ...... 3-4 Overdrive Off Light ...... 5-15 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...... 10-17 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (7,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
INDEX i-7
Overheating, Engine ...... 10-16 Pregnancy, Using Safety Recreational Vehicle Overview, Infotainment Belts ...... 3-13 Towing ...... 10-58 System ...... 7-2 Privacy Reimbursement Program, Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . 13-14 GM Mobility ...... 13-5 P Program Remote Keyless Entry Parking Courtesy Transportation ...... 13-7 (RKE) System ...... 2-2, 2-3 Brake ...... 9-24 Proposition 65 Warning, Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-24 Over Things That Burn ...... 9-17 California ...... 10-2 Replacement Parts Parking Assist ...... 9-30 Airbags ...... 3-30 Passenger Airbag Status R Maintenance ...... 11-11 Indicator ...... 5-10 Radio Frequency Replacing Airbag System ...... 3-30 Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-22 Identification (RFID) ...... 13-12 Replacing LATCH System Perchlorate Materials Radio Frequency Parts after a Crash ...... 3-42 Requirements, California . . . . . 10-2 Statement ...... 13-12 Replacing Safety Belt Personalization Radios System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-14 Vehicle ...... 5-21 AM-FM Radio ...... 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects Phone Reception ...... 7-6 Canadian Government ...... 13-13 Bluetooth ...... 7-10 Reading Lamps ...... 6-5 General Motors ...... 13-13 Power Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 9-31 U.S. Government ...... 13-12 Door Locks ...... 2-6 Rearview Mirrors ...... 2-13 Restraints Mirrors ...... 2-13 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-4 Where to Put ...... 3-37 Outlets ...... 5-4 Recommended Fluids and Roads Windows ...... 2-14 Lubricants ...... 11-10 Driving, Wet ...... 9-5 Power Steering Warning Records Roadside Assistance Lights ...... 5-15 Maintenance ...... 11-12 Program ...... 13-5 Rotation, Tires ...... 10-39 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (8,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
i-8 INDEX
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-3 Seats (cont'd) Specifications and Running the Vehicle While Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-4 Capacities ...... 12-2 Parked ...... 9-18 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-4 Speedometer ...... 5-8 Underseat Storage ...... 4-1 Starting the Engine ...... 9-15 S Securing Child Restraints ...... 3-42 Steering ...... 9-3 Safety Belts ...... 3-8 Security Power, Warning Lights ...... 5-15 Care ...... 3-14 Light ...... 5-19 Wheel Controls ...... 5-2 Extender ...... 3-13 Vehicle ...... 2-10 Storage Areas How to Wear Safety Belts Vehicle Alarm ...... 2-10 Glove Box ...... 4-1 Properly ...... 3-9 Service ...... 8-4 Underseat ...... 4-1 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-10 Accessories and Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 Reminders ...... 5-9 Modifications ...... 10-3 Stuck Vehicle ...... 9-8 Replacing after a Crash ...... 3-14 Doing Your Own Work ...... 10-5 Summer Tires ...... 10-28 Use During Pregnancy ...... 3-13 Engine Soon Light ...... 5-11 Sun Visors ...... 2-16 Safety Defects Reporting Maintenance Records ...... 11-12 Symbols ...... iv Canadian Government ...... 13-13 Maintenance, General System General Motors ...... 13-13 Information ...... 11-1 Infotainment ...... 7-1, 13-15 U.S. Government ...... 13-12 Publications Ordering Safety System Check ...... 3-13 Information ...... 13-11 T Scheduling Appointments ...... 13-7 Scheduling Appointments . . . . .13-7 Tachometer ...... 5-8 Seats Services Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4 Adjustment, Front ...... 3-3 Special Application ...... 11-7 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...... 2-11 Folding Seatback ...... 3-6 Servicing the Airbag ...... 3-28 Immobilizer ...... 2-11 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Signals, Turn and Time ...... 5-3 Lane-Change ...... 6-3 Sliding Door ...... 2-8 Special Application Services . . . 11-7 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (9,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
INDEX i-9
Tires ...... 10-26 Tires (cont'd) U All-Season ...... 10-27 Wheel Replacement ...... 10-45 Underseat Storage ...... 4-1 All-Terrain ...... 10-28 When It Is Time for New Uniform Tire Quality Buying New Tires ...... 10-41 Tires ...... 10-41 Grading ...... 10-44 Chains ...... 10-46 Winter ...... 10-27 Using This Manual ...... iv Changing ...... 10-48 Towing Designations ...... 10-30 General Information ...... 9-41 Different Size ...... 10-43 Recreational Vehicle ...... 10-58 V Full-Size Spare ...... 10-54 Vehicle ...... 10-58 Vehicle If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-47 Traction Control System Alarm System ...... 2-10 Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-37 (TCS)/Electronic Stability Canadian Owners ...... iii Inspection ...... 10-39 Control Light ...... 5-16 Control ...... 9-3 Messages ...... 5-20 Traction Control/Electronic Identification Pressure Light ...... 5-17 Stability Control ...... 9-25 Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-36 Trademarks and License Load Limits ...... 9-9 Rotation ...... 10-39 Agreements ...... 7-19 Personalization ...... 5-21 Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-28 Transmission Security ...... 2-10 Terminology and Continuously Variable ...... 9-18 Towing ...... 10-58 Definitions ...... 10-32 Transmission Fluid Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality Continuously Variable ...... 10-11 Tire Pressure ...... 10-35 Grading ...... 10-44 Transportation Program, Vehicle Data Recording Wheel Alignment and Tire Courtesy ...... 13-7 and Privacy ...... 13-14 Balance ...... 10-45 Trip Computer ...... 5-20 Ventilation, Air ...... 8-3 Trip Odometer ...... 5-8 Visors ...... 2-16 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...... 6-3 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (10,1) 7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 8/13/14
i-10 INDEX
W Windshield Wiper/Washer ...... 5-2 Warning Winter Brake System Light ...... 5-14 Driving ...... 9-7 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Winter Tires ...... 10-27 Indicators ...... 5-6 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-22 Warnings ...... iv Cautions and Danger ...... iv Hazard Flashers ...... 6-2 Washer Fluid ...... 10-18 Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light ...... 5-19 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ...... 10-45 Different Size ...... 10-43 Replacement ...... 10-45 When It Is Time for New Tires ...... 10-41 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-37 Windows ...... 2-14 Power ...... 2-14