CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS 2016 Owner's Guide

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2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Doors Sliding Door From the outside:
To open, pull the handle and slide
the door toward the rear of the
vehicle until the door clicks into the
detent.
To close, pull the handle again. The
door will release from the open
position and slide closed.
From the inside:
To open, pull the handle toward the
rear of the vehicle and slide the
door until it clicks into the detent.
To close, pull the handle toward the
rear of the vehicle. The door will
release from the open position and
slide closed.
Make sure the door is completely
closed before driving away. Back Doors
{ WarningUnlocked doors can be
dangerous. .
Passengers, especially
children, can easily open the
doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. When a door is
locked, the handle will not
open it. The chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash is increased if the
doors are not locked. So, all
passengers should wear
safety belts properly and the
doors should be locked
whenever the vehicle is
driven. .
Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child can
be overcome by extreme heat
and can suffer permanent
(Continued) Warning (Continued) injuries or even death from
heat stroke. Always lock the
vehicle whenever leaving it. .
Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from
happening.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9To open the passenger side back
door from the outside, pull the
handle and open until it stops.
To open the driver side back door,
pull the latch release at the inside
edge of the door.
To close the back doors, close the
driver side back door first. Then
close the passenger side back door.
Check to make sure both doors are
completely closed. The back doors open fully to
approximately 180°. To open either
door to the wide open position, open
both doors normally.
Pull the 180° release latch located
on the inside of each back door to
release the check link arm. Open
the door slowly until it stops. { CautionDo 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.

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2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make
the vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System This vehicle may have a security
system.
The security light shows the status
of the system.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Close the windows. The system
will arm with open windows.
Turn off the vehicle and remove
the key. 2. Close all the doors and lock the
vehicle in one of three ways: .
Use the key. .
With the door open, press
the inside lock button and
close the door. Make sure
the key is not inside the
vehicle. .
Use the RKE transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on
page 2-3 .
If the lock button is pressed
when the doors are locked,
the lights flash twice and the
horn may beep once to
indicate the doors are
locked.
3. Confirm that the security light
comes on. The security light
stays on for about 30 seconds.
The vehicle security system is
now pre-armed. After 30 seconds the alarm system
will arm, and the security light will
begin to slowly flash indicating the
alarm system is operating.
The system will not arm if any of the
following occur during the
30-second pre-arm time period: .
The door is unlocked with the
key, the power door lock switch,
or the RKE transmitter. .
Any door is open. .
The ignition key is turned to
ACC or ON. .
The key is turned slowly when
locking the door.
If the key is turned beyond the
vertical position toward the unlock
position to remove the key, the
system may be disarmed when the
key is removed. If the security light
fails to glow for a period of time,
unlock the door once and lock it
again.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11When the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will
still arm when all doors are closed
and locked and the ignition key is in
the OFF position.
Vehicle Security System
Activation The security system will activate as
follows: .
The headlamps blink and the
horn sounds intermittently. The
alarm automatically turns off
after a period of time. The alarm
will sound if the vehicle is
tampered with again. .
The alarm will sound if opening
a door without using the key or
RKE transmitter, even if the door
is unlocked by using the inside
lock knob or the power door lock
switch. Disarming the Alarm System Do one of the following to disarm
the alarm system or turn off the
alarm if it has been activated: .
Press
K on the RKE transmitter. .
Unlock the driver door using
the key.
Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13-12 .
Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has an alarm system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the key is
removed.
This security light blinks whenever
the ignition is placed in LOCK, OFF,
or ACC. The system is automatically
disarmed when the vehicle is
started with the correct key. The key
uses a transponder that matches an
immobilizer control unit in the
vehicle and automatically disarms
the system. Only the correct key
starts the vehicle. The vehicle may
not start if the key is damaged.
If the immobilizer system is
malfunctioning, the security light will
remain on while the ignition switch
is placed in ON.
If the engine will not start using a
registered key:
1. Leave the ignition in ON for
about five seconds.
2. Turn the ignition to OFF or
LOCK, and wait for about
10 seconds.

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2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine.
If the engine will not start, place the
key on a separate key ring to avoid
interference from other devices.
If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, see a dealer for
service. Bring all registered keys
along to the dealer.
Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the
theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors
{ WarningA convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat. Manual Mirrors
Adjust the mirrors by pressing up,
down, left, or right on the sides of
the mirror.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13
Power Mirrors
If equipped with power outside
mirrors, adjust by selecting the left
or right mirror (1) and then use the
control pad (2) to move each mirror
to the desired position.
The power mirrors will operate only
when the ignition is in the ACC or
ON position. Folding Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors The mirrors can be folded inward
toward the vehicle to prevent
damage when going through an
automatic car wash. Push the mirror
outward to return it to the original
position.
Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors:
1 (Rear Defogger): Press to
heat the mirrors.
An indicator light in the button lights
when the outside heated mirrors are
activated.
See “ Rear Window Defogger ” under
Climate Control Systems on
page 8-1 for more information.Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.
Manual Rearview Mirror If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.

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2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Windows
{ WarningNever leave a child, a helpless
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Power Windows
{ WarningLeaving children in a vehicle with
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is dangerous for many
reasons; children or others could
be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate the power
windows or other controls or even
make the vehicle move. They
could be seriously injured or killed
if caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave the RKE
transmitter in a vehicle with
children. The power window controls (1) are
on the front doors. The driver door
also has a control (2) to operate the
front passenger window.
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.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15Express- Up/Down If equipped, the front windows have
an express feature that allows the
window to be raised or lowered
without holding the switch. Press or
pull the switch fully and release it to
activate the express feature. This
mode can be canceled by briefly
pressing or pulling the switch.
Auto-Reverse Function If any object is in the path of the
window when express operation is
active, the window stops at the
obstacle and auto-reverses to a
preset factory position. Weather
conditions such as severe icing also
cause the window to auto-reverse.
The window returns to normal
operation once the obstacle or
condition is removed. If the battery on the vehicle has
been recharged, disconnected, or is
not working, the auto-reverse
function may not operate properly.
If this occurs, see “ Programming the
Power Windows ” later in this
section.
{ WarningThere are some small distances
immediately before the closed
position which cannot be
detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands,
etc., inside the vehicle before
closing the window. Window Lockout
When the window lockout button (1)
is pressed, only the driver side
window can be opened or closed.
Press again to cancel the window
lockout function.

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2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming the Power
Windows If the power window automatic
function (closing only) does not
operate properly, perform the
following procedure to reprogram
the windows:
To program each front window:
1. With the ignition in ON or ACC/
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. If the power window automatic
function does not operate properly
after performing this procedure, see
your dealer.
Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side
window.

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Seats and Restraints 3-1
Seats and
Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Front Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Folding Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Safety Belts Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Safety Belt Use During
Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-13
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Replacing Safety Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Airbag System Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-17
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
How Does an Airbag
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Passenger Sensing
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28 Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-29
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-29
Replacing Airbag System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Child Restraints Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Infants and Young
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-34
Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-37
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Replacing LATCH System
Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Securing Child Restraints . . . . 3-42