CHEVROLET EXPRESS CARGO VAN 2003 1.G Owners Manual

Passenger Vans with an Air Bag Off Switch........1-46
Passenger Vans without an Air Bag Off
Switch.......................................................1-45
Passing.................................................4-11, 4-42
Passlock
ž......................................................2-19
Payload.....................................................4-30, ii
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-54
Playing a Compact Disc..................3-46, 3-57, 3-65
Playing a Speci®c Loaded
Compact Disc.............................................3-67
Playing the Radio...................3-41, 3-44, 3-48, 3-59
Power Steering................................................ 4-8
Power...........................................................3-18
Accessory Outlets........................................3-18
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Seat............................................................ 1-4
Steering Fluid.............................................5-34
Windows....................................................2-17
Primary Radio Controls....................................3-71
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-14
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-24
Radio Messages.............................3-43, 3-46, 3-54
Radios..........................................................3-40
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-41
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-74
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-75
Care of Your CDs........................................3-75
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-48
Radio with CD............................................3-44
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-59
Rear Seat Audio..........................................3-71
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-41
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-40
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-73
Understanding Reception..............................3-73
RDS Messages......................................3-53, 3-64
Reading Lamps..............................................3-17
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System.........3-21
Rear Axle......................................................5-47
Locking........................................................ 4-8
Service......................................................6-17
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Rear Door Security Locks.................................. 2-8
Rear Doors....................................................2-14
Rear Heating System......................................3-20
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-31
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)....................................3-71
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-6
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions.............1-28
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-28
Rear Seat Radio Controls................................3-71
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-23
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-31
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-29
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-72
Removing the Rear Seat................................... 1-6
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-66
Removing the Wheel Covers............................5-72
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-54
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-40
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash.....................................................1-75
Replacing the Rear Seats.................................. 1-8
Reporting Safety Defects................................... 7-9
Canadian Government................................... 7-9
General Motors............................................. 7-9
United States Government.............................. 7-8Restraint System Check...................................6-12
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-74
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-75
Restraint Systems...........................................1-74
Checking....................................................1-74
Replacing Parts...........................................1-75
Resynchronization............................................. 2-5
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-21
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-25
Roadside......................................................... 7-5
Assistance Program....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-28
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-30
S
Safety Belt.....................................................3-26
Reminder Light............................................3-26
Safety Belts...................................................5-83
Care of......................................................5-83
Center Passenger Position....................1-25, 1-26
Driver Position............................................1-16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-15
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-14
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-31
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-28
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-25
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Safety Belts (cont.)
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-33
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-24
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-10
Safety Chains.................................................4-40
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
Seats.............................................................. 1-3
Manual........................................................ 1-3
Power Seat.................................................. 1-4
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-6
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Secondary Latch System.................................5-69
Securing a Child Restraint................................1-56
Center Seat Position....................................1-56
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-53
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-53
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-58
Security Light.................................................3-37
Service Bulletins.............................................7-10
Service Manuals............................................... 7-9
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-33
Publications Ordering Information..................... 7-9
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle............1-73
Setting Preset PTYs................................3-52, 3-64
Setting Preset Stations............3-42, 3-45, 3-50, 3-61Setting the Time.............................................3-41
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS).........3-41
Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS).....3-40
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble).................3-42, 3-45,
3-50, 3-61
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-86
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-26
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-29
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-18
Single Stage Air Bags.....................................1-67
Skidding........................................................4-12
Sliding Side Door............................................2-11
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-17
Spare Tire Check............................................6-12
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-81
Speci®cations, Capacities.................................5-97
Speedometer..................................................3-25
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-13
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-22
Steering and Suspension Inspection..................6-16
Steering in Emergencies.................................... 4-9
Steering Tips................................................... 4-8
Steering.......................................................... 4-8
Storage Areas................................................2-36
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...............5-78
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-28
Sun Visors.....................................................2-19
Swing-Out Side Door, 60/40.............................2-13
Swing-Out Windows........................................2-18
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T
Taillamps.......................................................5-52
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-73
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-19
Passlock
ž...................................................2-19
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-17
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire In¯ation Check.........................................6-11
Tires.............................................................5-56
Buying New Tires........................................5-60
Chains.......................................................5-63
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-65
Dual Tire Operation.....................................5-57
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-64
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure...............................5-56
Inspection and Rotation................................5-58
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-61
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-62
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-62
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-59
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-23
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-50
Top Strap......................................................1-48
Torque Lock...................................................2-28
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-39
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-38
Tow/Haul Mode...............................................4-32Towing..........................................................4-29
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-29
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-31
Your Vehicle...............................................4-29
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-40
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-44
Transfer Case................................................5-46
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-24
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-10
Transmission..................................................5-19
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-19
Transportation Options...................................... 7-7
Trip Odometer................................................3-25
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-42
U
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-15
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-73
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-61
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-81
Using RDS............................................3-51, 3-62
Using Song List Mode.....................................3-69
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V
Vehicle Identi®cation........................................5-90
Number (VIN).............................................5-90
Service Parts Identi®cation Label...................5-90
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-40
Vehicle............................................................ 4-5
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-29
Symbols......................................................... iv
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-19
Visors...........................................................2-19
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-30
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-23
Warnings......................................................... 3-5
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-5
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-83
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-12
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-39
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-34
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-14
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-17
What to Use..................................5-22, 5-35, 5-47
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Wheels..........................................................5-62
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-62
Replacement...............................................5-62
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-14
When to Change Engine Oil.............................5-16
When to Check and Change............................5-19
When to Check Lubricant.................................5-47
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-35
When to Check..............................................5-57
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.....5-17
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking
on a Hill.....................................................4-43
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-45
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-11
Windows.......................................................2-16
Manual......................................................2-16
Power........................................................2-17
Swing-Out Windows.....................................2-18Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check................6-11
Windshield Washer.........................................3-10
Fluid..........................................................5-35
Windshield Wiper............................................5-55
Blade Replacement......................................5-55
Fuses........................................................5-91
Windshield Wipers............................................ 3-9
Winter Driving................................................4-24
Wiper Blade Check.........................................6-12
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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