Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/9/12 Black plate (1,1) 2013 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual M 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 . 1-4 Air Vents . 8-6 Vehicle Features . 1-14 Instruments and Controls . 5-1 Performance and Controls . 5-2 Driving and Operating . 9-1 Maintenance . 1-18 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Driving Information . 9-2 Indicators . 5-9 Starting and Operating . 9-14 Keys, Doors, and Information Displays . 5-26 Engine Exhaust . 9-22 Windows . 2-1 Vehicle Messages . 5-32 Automatic Transmission . 9-23 Keys and Locks . 2-1 Vehicle Personalization . 5-41 Drive Systems . 9-30 Doors . 2-8 Brakes . 9-30 Vehicle Security. 2-11 Lighting . 6-1 Ride Control Systems . 9-32 Exterior Mirrors . 2-13 Exterior Lighting . 6-1 Cruise Control . 9-34 Interior Mirrors . 2-14 Interior Lighting . 6-5 Object Detection Systems . 9-37 Windows . 2-15 Lighting Features . 6-7 Fuel . 9-42 Infotainment System . 7-1 Towing. 9-47 Seats and Restraints . 3-1 Conversions and Add-Ons . 9-58 Head Restraints . 3-2 Introduction . 7-1 Front Seats . 3-2 Radio . 7-7 Rear Seats . 3-5 Audio Players . 7-12 Safety Belts . 3-8 Phone . 7-22 Airbag System . 3-17 Child Restraints . 3-35 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/9/12 Black plate (2,1) 2013 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual M Vehicle Care . 10-1 Additional Maintenance OnStar . 14-1 General Information . 10-2 and Care . 11-8 OnStar Overview. 14-1 Vehicle Checks . 10-4 Recommended Fluids . 11-12 OnStar Services . 14-2 Headlamp Aiming . 10-34 Maintenance Records . 11-15 OnStar Additional Bulb Replacement . 10-34 Information . 14-5 Technical Data . 12-1 Electrical System . 10-40 Index . i-1 Wheels and Tires . 10-47 Vehicle Identification . 12-1 Jump Starting . 10-83 Vehicle Data . 12-2 Towing. 10-86 Customer Information . 13-1 Appearance Care . 10-89 Customer Information . 13-2 Service and Maintenance . 11-1 Reporting Safety Defects . 13-18 General Information . 11-1 Vehicle Data Recording and Maintenance Schedule . 11-3 Privacy. 13-20 Special Application Services . 11-8 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/9/12 Black plate (3,1) Introduction iii Please refer to the purchase Canadian Vehicle Owners documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of Propriétaires Canadiens the features found on your vehicle. A French language manual can be For vehicles first sold in Canada, obtained from your dealer, at substitute the name “General www.helminc.com, or from: Motors of Canada Limited” for The names, logos, emblems, Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, appears in this manual. ce guide en français auprès du and vehicle body designs appearing ® concessionnaire ou à l'adresse in this manual including, but not If the vehicle has the Duramax savant: limited to, GM, the GM logo, Diesel engine, see the Duramax CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET diesel supplement for additional and Helm, Incorporated Emblem, and EXPRESS are specific information on this engine. Attention: Customer Service trademarks and/or service marks 47911 Halyard Drive Keep this manual in the vehicle for Plymouth, MI 48170 of General Motors LLC, its quick reference. subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20987872 B Second Printing © 2012 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/9/12 Black plate (4,1) iv Introduction Using this Manual Symbols { WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and the vehicle, use the Index in the These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of back of the manual. It is an that could hurt you or other text. Symbols are shown along with alphabetical list of what is in the people. the text describing the operation or manual and the page number where information relating to a specific it can be found. component, control, message, Notice: This means there is gauge, or indicator. something that could result in Danger, Warnings, and property or vehicle damage. This M : This symbol is shown when Cautions would not be covered by the you need to see the owner manual vehicle's warranty. for additional instructions or Warning messages found on vehicle 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 indicates a hazard with a information. high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a A circle with a slash through it is a hazard that could result in injury or safety symbol which means “Do death. Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/9/12 Black plate (5,1) Introduction v Vehicle Symbol Chart . : Fuel Gauge Here are some additional symbols + : Fuses that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam information on the symbol, refer to Changer the Index. i : Top Tether Anchors for Child 9 : Airbag Readiness Light Restraints * # : Air Conditioning : Malfunction Indicator Lamp ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) : : Oil Pressure } % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls : Power or OnStar® / : Remote Vehicle Start J : Brake System Warning > : Safety Belt Reminders Light 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor " : Charging System _ : Tow/Haul Mode : Cruise Control I d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® B : Engine Coolant Temperature M : Windshield Washer Fluid O : Exterior Lamps Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/9/12 Black plate (6,1) vi Introduction 2 NOTES Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/9/12 Black plate (1,1) In Brief 1-1 In Brief Interior Lighting . 1-10 Performance and Maintenance Exterior Lighting . 1-11 StabiliTrak® System . 1-18 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-12 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-19 Instrument Panel Climate Controls . 1-12 Engine Oil Life System . 1-19 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Transmission . 1-13 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . 1-19 Driving for Better Fuel Initial Drive Information Vehicle Features Economy . 1-19 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Radio(s) . 1-14 Roadside Assistance Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Satellite Radio . 1-15 Program . 1-20 System . 1-4 Portable Audio Devices . 1-15 OnStar® . 1-20 Remote Vehicle Start . 1-4 Bluetooth® . 1-16 Door Locks . 1-5 Steering Wheel Controls . 1-16 Windows . 1-6 Cruise Control . 1-17 Seat Adjustment . 1-6 Navigation System . 1-17 Safety Belts . 1-8 Rear Vision Airbag On-Off Switch . 1-8 Camera (RVC) . 1-17 Passenger Sensing System . 1-8 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . 1-17 Mirror Adjustment . 1-9 Power Outlets . 1-18 Steering Wheel Adjustment . 1-10 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/9/12 Black plate (2,1) 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/9/12 Black plate (3,1) In Brief 1-3 1. Air Vents on page 8‑6. 10. Instrument Panel Illumination 17. Power Outlets on page 5‑7. 2. Driver Information Center (DIC) Control on page 6‑5. 18. StabiliTrak® System on Buttons. See Driver Information Dome Lamp Override. See page 9‑32 (If Equipped). Center (DIC) on page 5‑26. Dome Lamps on page 6‑6. 19. Passenger Airbag On-Off 3. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. 11. Cruise Control on page 9‑34 Switch (If Equipped). See See Turn and Lane-Change (If Equipped). Airbag On-Off Switch on Signals on page 6‑5. Fast Idle System (If Equipped). page 3‑25. Windshield Wiper/Washer on See the Duramax diesel 20. Front Storage on page 4‑1 page 5‑4. supplement. (If Equipped). 4. Hazard Warning Flashers on 12. Steering Wheel Adjustment on 21. Passenger Airbag Status page 6‑4 (Out of View). page 5‑2 (If Equipped). Indicator on page 5‑18 (If Equipped). 5. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑10. 13. Data Link Connector (DLC) ® 6. Shift Lever. See Starting the (Out of View). See Malfunction OnStar System Button Indicator Lamp on page 5 19. (If Equipped). See OnStar Engine on page 9‑17. ‑ 14. Horn on page 5 3. Overview on page 14‑1. Manual Mode on page 9‑28 ‑ (If Equipped). 15. Steering Wheel Controls on 22. Rear Heating System on page 8‑3 (If Equipped). 7. Climate Control Systems on page 5‑2 (If Equipped). 23. USB Port (If Equipped). page 8‑1. 16. Tow/Haul Mode Button. See See Auxiliary Devices on “Tow/Haul Mode” under Towing 8. Infotainment on page 7‑1. page 7 17. Equipment on page 9‑55. ‑ 9. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/9/12 Black plate (4,1) 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive L : Press and release to locate Information the vehicle. Press L and hold for more than two seconds to sound the This section provides a brief panic alarm. Press L again to overview about some of the cancel the panic alarm. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. See Keys on page 2‑1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System For more detailed information, refer Operation on page 2‑2. to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.