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2015 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual MIn Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-21
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-13
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-18
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-25
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-30
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-41
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55

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iv Introduction
Danger, Warning, and
Caution Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
{ DangerDanger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{ Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
{ Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage. A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means “ Do
Not, ” “ Do not do this, ” or “ Do not let
this happen. ”
Symbols The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M : This symbol is shown when
you need to see the owner manual
for additional instructions or
information. * : This symbol is shown when
you need to see a service manual
for additional instructions or
information.
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
H or
! : Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
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

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In Brief 1-1
In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-9
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
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 Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Performance and Maintenance Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-15
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

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In Brief 1-9
Passenger Sensing
System The passenger sensing system will
turn off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag under
certain conditions. No other airbag
is affected by the passenger
sensing system. See Passenger
Sensing System on page 3-22 .
The passenger airbag status
indicator is under the climate
controls and is visible when the vehicle is started. See Passenger
Airbag Status Indicator on
page 5-10 .
Mirror Adjustment Interior Mirror Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle.
Push the tab forward for daytime
use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
See Manual Rearview Mirror on
page 2-13 .
Exterior Mirrors If equipped with manual outside
mirrors, adjust by pressing up,
down, left, or right on the mirror to
have a clear view of objects
behind you. 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. See Power
Mirrors on page 2-13 .
Interior Lighting The dome lamp and reading lamps
are in the overhead console.

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1-10 In Brief Dome Lamps
The dome lamp operates in any
ignition switch position.
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. Reading Lamps
Press (1) to turn the reading lamp
on or (2) to turn the reading
lamp off.
See Dome Lamps on page 6-4 .
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is on the
turn signal lever on the left side of
the steering column. There are three positions:
OFF: Turns all the lamps off,
except the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL).
; : 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.
See: .
Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6-1 .
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
on page 6-2

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In Brief 1-15
Performance and
Maintenance Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control The vehicle has a Traction Control
System (TCS) and an Electronic
Stability Control system that assists
with directional control of the vehicle
in difficult driving conditions. Both
systems turn on automatically every
time the vehicle is started. .
To turn off the TCS and
Electronic Stability Control
systems, press and release the
TCS/Electronic Stability Control
button
g on the instrument
panel to the left of the steering
wheel. The
g indicator will come
on in the instrument cluster. .
Press and release the TCS/
Electronic Stability Control
button again to turn the TCS and
Electronic Stability Control systems back on. The
gindicator will turn off in the
instrument cluster.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control on page 9-25 .
Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-9 .
The warning light will remain on until
the tire pressure is corrected. The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the
tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
on page 10-36 .
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible. .
Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly. .
Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.

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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.