key CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1997 1.G Owner's Guide

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and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
I USAGE I FLUIDLUBRICANT I
Engine Oil
(Gasoline
Engine)
Engine Coolant Engine oil
with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL@
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL@
coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
Hydraulic Brake (GM Part
No. 12377967 or
System Delco
Supreme
11 @ Brake Fluid
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
USAGE
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
Chassis
Lubrication
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI
## 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
10500 17
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose lubricant, Superlube@ (GM Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
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Assistance Program
To enhance Chevrolet's strong commitment to customer
satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the
establishment of the Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance
Center. As the owner
of a 1997 Chevrolet/Geo,
membership in Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance
is available 24 hours a day,
365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA
(1-800-243-8872). This toll-free number will provide
you over-the-phone roadside assistance
with minor
mechanical problems. If your problem cannot be
resolved over the phone, our advisors have access to a
nationwide network
of dealer recommended service
providers. Roadside membership is free, however some
services may incur costs.
Roadside offers two levels
of service to the customer,
Basic Care and Courtesy" Care:
0
0
0
0
Toll-free number, 1-800-CHEV-USA
Free towing for warranty repairs
Basic over-the-phone technical advice
Available dealer services at reasonable costs (ie.,
wrecker services, locksmithkey service, glass
repair, etc.)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ROADSIDE Courtesy Care PROVIDES:
0 Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined above)
Plus:
0 FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer
@ FREE LocksmithKey Service (when keys are lost
from a legal roadway)
on the road or locked inside)
0 FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road)
FREE Jump Start (at
home or on the road)
0 FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on
the road) ChevroletlGeo offers Courtesy Transportation for
customers needing warranty service. Courtesy
Transportation will be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper
New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasers
of
1997 ChevroletlGeo passenger car and light duty
trucks. (Please
see your selling dealer for details.)
Note:
Courtesy Care is available to Retail and Retail Lease
Customers operating
1997 and newer ChevroletlGeo
vehicles for a period of 3 years/36,000 miles
(60 0o0 km),
whichever occurs first. All Courtesy Care services must
be pre-arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or dealer
Service Management.
Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or
included in the coverage provided
by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to
modify or discontinue
Basic Care and Courtesy Care
at any time.

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Adjustable Mast Antenna ........................ 3-28
AirBag
....................................... 1-25
Adding Equipment
............................ 1-32
How Does
it Restrain .......................... 1-30
How it Works
................................ 1-28
Location
.................................... 1-28
Readiness Light
......................... 1.27. 2-51
Servicing
................................... 1-31
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-29
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-30
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-29
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-17
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-67
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-47
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-55
Antenna. Adjustable Mast
........................ 3-28
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-28
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-22
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-53. 4-7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Appearancecare
............................... 6-49
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-7
Air Control. Climate Control System
................. 3-3 Appearance
Care Materials
....................... 6-57
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-43
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-8
Automatic Transmission
Transmission Check
........................... 7-46
Transmission Fluid
............................ 6-18
Transmission Operation
........................ 2-20
Shifting
..................................... 2-20
Transmission Park Mechanism Check
............. 7-48
Axle. Locking Rear
............................. 2-23
Axle. Rear
.................................... 6-22
Battery
...................................... 6-32
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry
............... 2-8
Warnings
.................................... 5-3
Warnings
.................................... 5-3
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-9
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
.................... 4-21
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Blizzard. Driving In
............................. 4-25
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Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-5
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-33
High/Low Beam Changer ...................... 2-34
OnReminder
................................ 2-40
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating
........................................ 3-7
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-34
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-22
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-33
Hood
Checking Things Under
......................... 6-7
Prop
........................................ 6-8
Release
...................................... 6-7
Horn
......................................... 2-32
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4- 18
Headlamps .................................... 2-39
Wiring
..................................... 6-59
Ignition Switch
................................ 2- 16
Inflation. Tire .................................. 6-42
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-43
Inspections
.................................... 7-49
Brakesystem
................................ 7-50
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-49
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-49
RearAxle
................................... 7-50
Ignition Transmission
Lock Check
................. 7-47 Steering
.................................... 7-49
Suspension
.................................. 7-49
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-49
Cleaning
.................................... 6-52
Cluster
..................................... 2-48
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-60
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-40
Brightness Control
............................ 2-38
.................................... J ack. . Tire 5-25
Jump Starting ................................... 5-3
Keyless Entry System
........................... 2-6
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels 4-27
Certification
................................. 4-27
Certification/Tire
............................. 4-27
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-58
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-27
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-58
Dome
...................................... 2-40
Interior
..................................... 2-40
OnReminder
................................ 2-40
Panel
....................................... 2-40
Underhood
.................................. 2-42
Lalnps
........................................ 2-38
Leaving
Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-26
Lighter
....................................... 2-45

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TorqueLock
................................... 2-26
Torque. Wheel Nut
......................... 5-34. 6-65
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-29
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Trailer
Brakes
..................................... 4-34
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-36
Drivingwith
................................. 4-34
Hitches
..................................... 4-33
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-37
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-37
Safety Chains
................................ 4-34
Tongueweight
............................... 4-32
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-33
Towing
..................................... 4-29
Turnsignals
................................. 4-36
Wiring Harness
............................... 4-38
Transmission Fluid
Automatic
................................... 6- 1 8
Transmitters. Keyless Entry
........................ 2-7
Transportation. Courtesy .......................... 8-8
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-49
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-33
Turn SignalMultifunction Lever
................... 2-33
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-36
Weight
..................................... 4-31 Underbody
Maintenance
........................ 6-56
UnderhoodLamp
............................... 2-42
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-6
Damage Warnings
.............................. iv
Identification Number
......................... 6-58
Loading
.................................... 4-27
Storage
..................................... 6-32
Ventilation System
............................... 3-7
Visor Vanity Mirrors
............................ 2-46
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-46
warning Devices
............................... 5-3
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-50
Warranty Information ............................ 8-10
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-27
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-54
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-53
Wheel
Alignment
.................................. 6-47
Nut Torque ............................ 5-34. 6-65
Replacement
................................. 6-47
Wrench
..................................... 5-26
Windows
..................................... 2-29
Power
...................................... 2-29
Side Latches
................................. 2-30
Swing-Out .................................. 2-30