tow CHEVROLET EXPRESS CARGO VAN 2005 1.G Repair Manual

(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they
are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
ttings, and clamps; replace with genuine GM parts as
needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test
of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the
outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.
(d)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking.
Replace wiper blades that appear worn or damaged
or that streak or miss areas of the windshield.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages
are working properly. Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything
that might keep a safety belt system from doing its
job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts
replaced. Also look for any opened or broken airbag
coverings, and have them repaired or replaced.
The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, hood
prop rod pivot, hood latch assembly, secondary
latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear
compartment hinges, latches, locks, fuel door hinge,
and any moving seat hardware. More frequent
lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive
environment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal
better, and not stick or squeak.(g)Vehicles with GVWR above 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg)
only: Inspect shields for damage or looseness. Adjust or
replace as required. This is a Noise Emission Control
Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the
United States.
(h)Change automatic transmission uid and lter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
(i)Drain, ush, and rell cooling system. This service
can be complex; you should have your dealer perform
this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-22 for
what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap, and ller neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
(j)A uid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a
problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and
the uid level checked. Add uid if needed.
(k)Inspect system. Check all fuel and vapor lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. Check
that the purge valve works properly, if equipped.
Replace as needed.
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Roadside Assistance Program
As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside
Assistance program. This value-added service is
intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive
in the city or travel the open road. Call Chevrolet’s
Roadside Assistance at 1-800-CHEV-USA,
(1-800-243-8872) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to
speak with a Chevrolet Roadside Assistance
representative.
We will provide the following services during the
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expense
to you:
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel
($5 maximum) for the customer to get to
the nearest service station.
Lock-out Service (identication required):
Replacement keys or locksmith service will be
covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry
into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement key will
be covered within 10 miles (16 km).
Emergency Tow:Tow to the nearest dealership for
warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling
accident. Assistance provided when the vehicle is
mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire will be
covered at no charge. The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered
by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which require a
battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
Dealer Locator Service
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under Chevrolet’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty.
However, when other services are utilized, our Roadside
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment
obligations you might incur.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please
provide the following to the Roadside Assistance
Representative:
Your name, home address, and home telephone
number.
Telephone number of your location.
Location of the vehicle.
Model, year, color, and license plate number.
Mileage, Vehicle Identication Number (VIN), and
delivery date of the vehicle.
Description of the problem.
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Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying
General Motors.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it nds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, or
General Motors.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the hotline.
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may call them at
1-800-333-0510 or write to:
Transport Canada
Place de Ville Tower C
330 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
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Light (cont.)
Change Engine Oil......................................3-37
Charging System.........................................3-30
Check Gages Warning.................................3-40
Cruise Control.............................................3-38
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator..................3-39
Highbeam On.............................................3-39
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-34
Reduced Engine Power................................3-38
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-27
Security.....................................................3-38
StabiliTrak
®Indicator....................................3-33
StabiliTrak®Not Ready.................................3-33
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-39
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-16
Exit...........................................................3-16
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-31
Locking Rear Axle............................................ 4-8
Lockout Protection..........................................2-10
Locks
Cargo Door Relocking.................................... 2-9
Door........................................................... 2-7
Lockout Protection.......................................2-10
Power Door.................................................. 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-9
Loss of Control...............................................4-15
MMaintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
(160, 1 600 and 10 000km)......................... 6-9
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-16
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-15
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-13
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-34
Manual Seats................................................... 1-3
Manual Windows............................................2-16
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-31
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors........................2-31
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-33
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-33
Outside Manual Mirror..................................2-31
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-32
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-24
Radios..........................................................3-41
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-42
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-71
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-73
Care of Your CDs........................................3-72
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-49
Radio with CD............................................3-45
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-59
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-42
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-42
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-70
Understanding Reception..............................3-71
Reading Lamps..............................................3-16
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System.........3-22
Rear Axle......................................................5-44
Locking........................................................ 4-8
Rear Door Security Locks.................................. 2-9
Rear Doors....................................................2-14
Rear Heating System......................................3-21
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-27
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-6
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-25Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-31
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-13
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-36
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-38
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-75
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-72
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-51
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-12
United States Government............................7-11
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-72
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash.....................................................1-73
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-21
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-23
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-30
Running the Engine While Parked.....................2-30
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Steering........................................................4-11
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas................................................2-35
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-18
Swing-Out Side Door, 60/40.............................2-13
Swing-Out Windows........................................2-18
T
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....5-50
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-70
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-19
Passlock
®...................................................2-19
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-53
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-92
Buying New Tires........................................5-65
Chains.......................................................5-69
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-70
Cleaning....................................................5-92
Dual Tire Operation.....................................5-62
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-70
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-60
Inspection and Rotation................................5-62
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-75Tires (cont.)
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-75
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-72
Secondary Latch System..............................5-80
Spare Tire..................................................5-86
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-84
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-53
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-58
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-66
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-67
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-67
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-64
Top Strap......................................................1-47
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-48
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-39
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-36
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-38
Your Vehicle...............................................4-36
Traction
StabiliTrak
®System....................................... 4-8
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-19
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-24
Trip Odometer................................................3-26
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-6
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