ECU CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS 2018 Owner's Manual

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 21
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 27
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Doors
Sliding Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Back Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 30
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 32
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 34
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 34
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the ignition key is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the keys in the
ignition, and children or others
could be caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with the
ignition key.

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The RKE transmitter buttons will not
operate when the key is in the
ignition.
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to the vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
When the replacement transmitter is
programmed to the vehicle, all
remaining transmitters must also be
programmed. Any lost or stolen
transmitters no longer work once the
new transmitter is programmed.
Each vehicle can have up to
five transmitters programmed to it.
Battery ReplacementCaution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter. To replace the battery:
1. Remove the screw.
2. Separate the transmitter with a
flat, thin tool.
.Carefully insert the tool into
the notch located along the
parting line of the
transmitter.
. Twist the tool until the
transmitter is separated.
3. Remove the old battery.
4. Insert the new battery, positive side facing the bottom of the
case. Replace with a CR1620
or equivalent battery.
5. Close the lid and install the screw securely.
Door Locks
{Warning
.Passengers, especially
children, can easily open
the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a
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Caution (Continued)
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.
The back door wire mesh is not
designed as either an ejection
mitigation feature or an anti-theft
feature. Do not hang items on the
back door wire mesh. Any damage
of failure caused by misuse would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
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. Thesystem will arm with open
windows.
Turn off the vehicle and
remove the key.

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2. Close all the doors and lockthe 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
0 23.
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. When 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.

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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
Kon the RKE transmitter.
. Unlock the driver door using
the key.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 273.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has an alarm system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
This security light blinks whenever
the ignition is turned off or to ACC/
ACCESSORY. The system is automatically
disarmed when the vehicle is
started. 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 is on.
If the engine will not start using a
registered key:
1. Leave the ignition on for about five seconds.
2. Turn the ignition off, and wait for about 10 seconds.
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 to
the dealer.
Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the
theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.

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Seats and
Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Front Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Folding Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Seat Belts
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
How to Wear Seat BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 48
Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 51 When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
How Does an Airbag
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Passenger Sensing System . . . 56
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 63
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 63
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Infants and Young Children . . . . 65
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 68
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 70
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) . . . . 71
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . 75
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
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.

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Adjustable head restraints
Adjust the head restraint/headrest
so the center is level with the center
of your ears. If your ear position is
still higher than the recommended
alignment, place the head restraint
at the highest position.The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted. Pull the head restraint
up to raise it. Try to move the head
restraint to make sure that it is
locked in place.
To lower the head restraint, press
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.Head Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation
{Warning
If the head restraints are removed
for any reason, they should be
securely stored to prevent them
from causing injury to passengers
or damage to the vehicle in case
of sudden braking or an accident.
To remove the head restraint: 1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest position.
2. Press and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.
4. Store the head restraint properly in a secure place so it
is not loose in the vehicle.
5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint before an
occupant uses the seating
position.

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Warning (Continued)
The lap belt could go up over
your abdomen. The belt forces
would be there, not at your pelvic
bones. This could cause serious
internal injuries.
For proper protection when the
vehicle is in motion, have the
seatback upright. Then sit well
back in the seat and wear the
seat belt properly.
Do not have a seatback reclined if
the vehicle is moving.
Front Seat Armrest
There is an armrest on the inboard
side of the driver seat. To raise or
lower the armrest, push up or pull
down on the armrest.
Folding Seatback
The front passenger seatback may
fold flat.
{Warning
If you fold the seatback forward to
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
object toward a person. This
could cause severe injury or even
death. Secure objects away from
the area in which an airbag would
inflate. For more information, see
Where Are the Airbags?051 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0140.
{Warning
Things you put on this seatback
can strike and injure people in a
sudden stop or turn, or in a crash.
Remove or secure all items
before driving.

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Pull up on the latch plate to
make sure it is secure. If the
belt is not long enough, see
Seat Belt Extender048.
Position the release button on
the buckle so that the seat 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”
later in this section for
instructions on use and
important safety information.5. To make the lap part tight, pullup on the shoulder belt.
To unlatch the belt, push the button
on the buckle. The belt should
return to its stowed position.
Always stow the seat belt slowly.
If the seat belt webbing returns
quickly to the stowed position, the
retractor may lock and cannot be
pulled out. If this happens, pull the
seat belt straight out firmly to unlock
the webbing, and then release it.
If the webbing is still locked in the
retractor, see your dealer. Before a door is closed, be sure the
seat belt is out of the way. If a door
is slammed against a seat belt,
damage can occur to both the seat
belt and the vehicle.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
The vehicle has a shoulder belt
height adjuster for the driver.
Adjust the height so the shoulder
portion of the belt is on the shoulder
and not falling off of it. The belt
should be close to, but not
contacting, the neck. Improper
shoulder belt height adjustment
could reduce the effectiveness of
the seat belt in a crash. See
How to
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A pregnant woman should wear a
lap-shoulder belt, and the lap
portion should be worn as low as
possible, below the rounding,
throughout the pregnancy.
The best way to protect the fetus is
to protect the mother. When a seat
belt is worn properly, it is more likely
that the fetus will not be hurt in a
crash. For pregnant women, as for
anyone, the key to making seat
belts effective is wearing them
properly.
Seat Belt Extender
If the vehicle's seat belt will fasten
around you, you should use it.
But if a seat belt is not long enough,
your dealer will order you an
extender. When you go in to order it,
take the heaviest coat you will wear,
so the extender will be long enough
for you. To help avoid personal
injury, do not let someone else use
it, and use it only for the seat it is
made to fit. The extender has been
designed for adults. Never use it for
securing child restraints. For moreinformation on the proper use and fit
of seat belt extenders see the
instruction sheet that comes with
the extender.
Safety System Check
Periodically check the seat belt
reminder, seat belts, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, shoulder belt
height adjusters (if equipped), and
seat belt anchorages to make sure
they are all in working order. Look
for any other loose or damaged seat
belt system parts that might keep a
seat belt system from performing
properly. See your dealer to have it
repaired. Torn or frayed seat belts
may not protect you in a crash.
They can rip apart under impact
forces. If a belt is torn or frayed,
have it replaced immediately.
Make sure the seat belt reminder
light is working. See
Seat Belt
Reminders 089.
Keep seat belts clean and dry. See
Seat Belt Care 048.
Seat Belt Care
.
To clean the seat belt webbing,
apply a mild soap solution or any
solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpet.
Then, wipe with a cloth and
allow the seat belts to dry in the
shade. Do not allow the seat
belts to retract until they are
completely dry.
. If dirt builds up in the shoulder
belt guide of the seat belt
anchors, the seat belts may
retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder
belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.
Periodically check to see that
the seat belt and the metal
components, such as buckles,
tongues, retractors, flexible wires
and anchors, work properly.
If loose parts, deterioration, cuts,
or other damage on the webbing
is found, the entire seat belt
assembly should be replaced.