belt CHEVROLET EXPRESS CARGO VAN 2006 1.G Manual PDF

Additional Required Services (cont’d)
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(40 000)50,000
(80 000)75,000
(120 000)100,000
(160 000)125,000
(200 000)150,000
(240 000)
Engine cooling system service (or every
five years, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (i).•
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (n).•
Inspect evaporative control system.
An Emission Control Service.
See footnotes † and (k).•••
Maintenance Footnotes
(Gasoline Engine)
This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a
gasoline engine. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see
the maintenance schedule section in the DURAMAX
®
Diesel Engine Supplement.
†The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to
the completion of the vehicle’s useful life.We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance
services be performed at the indicated intervals and
the maintenance be recorded.
#Lubricate the front suspension, kingpin bushings,
steering linkage, and rear driveline center splines.
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chang, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers,
parking brake, etc.
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(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts,
signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect power
steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding,
leaks, cracks, chang, etc.
(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 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (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 to
vehicles sold in the United States and recommended
for vehicles sold in Canada.
(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.
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(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.
(l)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect
the lter at each engine oil change.
(m)Check system for interference or binding and for
damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed.
Replace any components that have high effort or
excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator or cruise
control cables.
(n)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks,
or obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary.Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety,
dependability, and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench
®dealer can assist you
with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants (Gasoline
Engine) on page 6-13.
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
(160, 1 600 and 10 000 km)
For vehicles with dual wheels, check dual wheel nut
torque. For proper torque, seeCapacities and
Specications on page 5-99.
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Additional Program Information
Courtesy Transportation is available during the
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it
is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
A separate booklet entitledWarranty and Owner
Assistance Informationfurnished with each new vehicle
provides detailed warranty coverage information.
Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating
dealers and all program options, such as shuttle
service, may not be available at every dealer. Please
contact your dealer for specific information about
availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements
will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel.
Canadian Vehicles:For warranty repairs during
the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the
General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, alternative transportation may be available
under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please
consult your dealer for details.
General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify,
change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at
any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility
pursuant to the terms and conditions described
herein at its sole discretion.
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders
Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has
a number of sophisticated computer systems that
monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s
performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle
computers to monitor emission control components
to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions
for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide
anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the
vehicle in difficult driving situations. Some information
may be stored during regular operations to facilitate
repair of detected malfunctions; other information
is stored only in a crash event by computer systems,
such as those commonly called event data
recorders (EDR).
In a crash event, computer systems, such as the Airbag
Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle
may record information about the condition of the vehicle
and how it was operated, such as data related to
engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle
speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag
performance, and the severity of a collision. If your
vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak
®, steering
performance, including yaw rate, steering wheel angle,
and lateral acceleration, is also recorded.
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A
Accessories and Modifications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlet(s)...............................3-16
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-82
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-94
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-18
Air Conditioning..............................................3-18
Airbag
Off Light.....................................................3-28
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-29
Readiness Light..........................................3-27
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)....7-10
Airbag System................................................1-66
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-82
Airbag Off Switch........................................1-73
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-71
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-76
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-82
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?......................1-71
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?........1-72
When Should an Airbag Inflate?....................1-69
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-68
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-43
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.........................4-11AM-FM Radio.................................................3-46
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-79
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-34
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-90
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-87
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-91
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-88
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-84
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-86
Finish Care.................................................5-88
Finish Damage............................................5-91
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-87
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-91
Tires..........................................................5-90
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-91
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-92
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-88
Weatherstrips..............................................5-87
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-89
Ashtray(s)......................................................3-17
Audio System(s).............................................3-44
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-46
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-77
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-79
Care of Your CDs ........................................3-78
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-79
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-79
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-53
Radio with CD............................................3-48
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-65
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-45
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-45
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-76
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-77
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-22
B
Battery..........................................................5-38
Run-Down Protection...................................3-16
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-22
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-24
System Warning Light..................................3-33
Brakes..........................................................5-34Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-18
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-46
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-50
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-49
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-47
Headlamps.................................................5-47
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-51
Taillamps....................................................5-50
Buying New Tires...........................................5-64
C
Calibration.....................................................2-29
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specifications............................5-99
Carbon Monoxide...........................2-27, 4-25, 4-37
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-87
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-77
Your CD Player...........................................3-79
Your CDs ...................................................3-78
Cargo Door Relocking....................................... 2-8
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)............5-50
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.......1-25, 1-26
Chains, Tire...................................................5-69
Charging System Light....................................3-32
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-36
Gages Warning Light...................................3-42
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-91
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-37
Infants and Young Children...........................1-34
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-43
Older Children.............................................1-31
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Center Seat Position.................................1-54
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Outside Seat Position or the
Second Row Center Seat Position..............1-52
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..................1-56, 1-60
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-41
Chime Level Adjustment..................................3-79
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-17
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-90
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-88
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-86Cleaning (cont.)
Finish Care.................................................5-88
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-84
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-87
Tires..........................................................5-90
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-91
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-88
Weatherstrips..............................................5-87
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-89
Climate Control System...................................3-18
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-20
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System......3-21
Rear Heating System...................................3-21
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-28
Compass.......................................................2-29
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-6
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-36
Heater, Engine............................................2-20
Cooling System..............................................5-26
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Cruise Control Light........................................3-41
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-8
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-4
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Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-6
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors........................................7-16
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................7-16
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-15
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-16
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-14
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light.............3-42
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dome Lamp Override......................................3-15
Dome Lamps .................................................3-15
Door
60/40 Swing-Out Side Door...........................2-11
Cargo Door Relocking.................................... 2-8
Locks.......................................................... 2-7
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-8Door (cont.)
Rear Doors.................................................2-12
Sliding Side Door........................................2-10
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-16
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-17
City ...........................................................4-20
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-3
Freeway.....................................................4-21
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-24
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-18
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-30
Winter........................................................4-25
Dual Tire Operation.........................................5-61
EElectrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-94
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-96
Floor Console Fuse Block.............................5-95
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-94
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-94
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-94
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Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-38
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-40
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-36
Coolant......................................................5-22
Coolant Heater............................................2-20
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-36
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-27
Fan Noise..................................................5-32
Fuel Regulator............................................2-20
Oil .............................................................5-13
Oil Life System...........................................5-16
Overheating................................................5-25
Reduced Power Light...................................3-41
Starting......................................................2-19
Entry Lighting.................................................3-16
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................7-10
Exit Lighting...................................................3-16
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-31
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-13F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finish Damage...............................................5-91
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-79
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-70
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-71
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-82
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-19
Power Steering...........................................5-32
Windshield Washer......................................5-33
Front Axle......................................................5-44
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage .........................................................3-43
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specifications.................................. 5-5
Regulator...................................................2-20
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Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-96
Floor Console Fuse Block.............................5-95
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-94
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-94
G
Gage
Check Gages Warning Light..........................3-42
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-36
Fuel..........................................................3-43
Oil Pressure...............................................3-39
Speedometer..............................................3-25
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-32
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specifications............................................... 5-5
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-6
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-94
Headlamps....................................................5-47
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-46
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-14
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-49
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-47
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-14
Heater...........................................................3-18
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-42
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-24
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-16
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