instrument panel CHEVROLET EXPRESS CARGO VAN 2001 1.G User Guide

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Rear Doors
CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the rear door(s)
or rear swing
-out windows open because carbon
monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle.
You can't see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the rear door(s) or rear
swing
-out windows open or if electrical wiring or
other cable connections must pass through the
seal between the body and the rear door(s) or
rear swing
-out windows:

Make sure all other windows are shut.

Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting on
VENT, HEAT or DEFOG. Additionally, on
vehicles with heating/air conditioning
systems, NORM A/C or BI
-LEVEL A/C can
be used. That will force outside air into your
vehicle. See ªComfort Controlsº in the Index.

If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See ªEngine Exhaustº in the Index.
To open the rear doors from the outside, pull the handle
towards you to open the passenger's side rear door first.

2-35 Turn and Lane Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you
to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up
or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will
return automatically.
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will flash in
the direction of the turn or
lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release it.As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash
at twice the normal rate, a signal bulb may be burned
out and other drivers may not see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don't go on at all when you
signal a turn, check for burned
-out bulbs and a blown
fuse (see ªFuses and Circuit Breakersº in the Index).
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high
to low, pull the multifunction lever all the way toward
you. Then release it.
When the high beams are
on, this light on the
instrument panel cluster
also will be on.

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Exterior Lamps
Your parking lamp/headlamp switch is on the driver's
side of your instrument panel.
Your instrument panel dimmer thumbwheel has
two detent positions.
When the thumbwheel is moved to the first detent
position, the radio display and transmission selection
display will go to full intensity. The rest of the
instrument panel light will be lit dimly. Moving the
thumbwheel up one more detent will activate the
interior dome lamps.The vehicle is also equipped with a DOME OVERRIDE
button. For more information on this feature see
ªDome Lampsº in the Index.
The delayed entry feature will allow you to enter or exit
your vehicle with the lights on for about 20 seconds,
after the door is closed or the ignition is cycled.
Turn the knob clockwise to the parking lamp symbol to
turn on the following:

Parking Lamps

Sidemarker Lamps

Taillamps

License Plate Lamps

Instrument Panel Lights

Ashtray Lamp
Turn the knob clockwise again to the master lighting
symbol to turn on all the lamps listed above as well as
the headlamps.
Turn the knob counterclockwise to OFF to turn off your
lamps and lights.

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You can switch your headlamps from high to low beam
by pulling on the turn signal/high beam lever.
A circuit breaker protects your headlamps. If you have
an electrical overload, your headlamps will flicker on
and off. Have your headlamp wiring checked right away
if this happens.
Headlamps On Reminder
A tone will sound when your headlamps are turned on
and your ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY.
If you need to use your headlamps when the ignition
switch is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY, the tone
can be turned off by moving the thumbwheel next to the
parking lamp/headlamp switch all the way down.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully
functional daytime running lights are required on all
vehicles first sold in Canada.The DRL system will make your headlamps come
on at a reduced brightness when the following
conditions are met:

The ignition is on,

The headlamp switch is off, and

The parking brake is released.
When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on.
The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won't be on.
Your instrument panel won't be lit up either.
When it begins to get dark, your DRL indicator light
is a reminder to turn your headlamp switch on. The
other lamps that come on with your headlamps will
also come on.
When you turn off the headlamp switch, the regular
lamps will go off, and your headlamps will change to
the reduced brightness of DRL.
To idle your vehicle with the engine on and the DRL off,
set the parking brake. The DRL will stay off until you
release the parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.

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Storage Compartments
Your front storage compartment is at the center of the
instrument panel extension, by the floor. To open the
compartment, press down on inside portion of the
handle and the compartment will open automatically.
Storage compartments may also be included on the
inside of each front door.
Cigarette Lighter/Ashtray
The front ashtray is located on the instrument panel
extension, at the center of the instrument panel.
Lift up on the ashtray door to open it.
NOTICE:
If you store paper and other things that burn in
your ashtrays, they could be set on fire by
cigarettes or other smoking materials. That could
cause a fire and possibly damage your vehicle.
Do not store papers and other things that burn in
your ashtrays.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way and let
go. When it's ready, it will pop back out by itself.

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The Instrument Panel - Your Information System

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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Lamp Controls
B. Air Vents
C. Instrument Panel Cluster
D. Comfort Controls System
E. Audio System
F. Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverG. Horn
H. Convenience Tray
I. Cigarette Lighter
J. Cupholder
K. Ashtray

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Instrument Panel Cluster
United States version shown, Canada similar
Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how fast
you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many other things you'll need to know to drive safely and economically.

2-55 Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a tone will
come on for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is
already buckled.
The safety belt light will
also come on and stay on
for about 20 seconds,
then it will flash for
about 55 seconds.
If the driver's belt is already buckled, neither the tone
nor the light will come on.
Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol.
The system checks the air bag's electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical
problem. The system check includes the air bag sensor,
the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing
and diagnostic module. For more information on the
air bag system, see ªAir Bagº in the Index.
United States Canada
This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it
will flash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out.
This means the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.

2-66 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
You have this light on the
instrument panel. It will
light whenever the DRL are
on. It is also a reminder to
turn on your headlamps
when driving at night.
Check Gages Light
The CHECK GAGES light
will come on briefly when
you are starting the engine.
If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving,
check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure
gages to see if they are in the warning zones.