CHEVROLET EXPRESS CARGO VAN 2012 1.G Service Manual

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13
See your dealer or a locksmith who
can service PASS-Key III+ to get a
new key blank that is cut exactly as
the ignition key that operates the
system.
To program the new key:
1. Verify the new key has
1
stamped on it.
2. Insert the original, already programmed key into the ignition
lock cylinder and start the
engine. If the engine will not
start, see your dealer for service.
3. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/OFF and
remove the key. 4. Insert the key to be programmed
and turn it to ON/RUN within
10 seconds of removing the
previous key.
The security message will turn
off once the key has been
programmed. It may not be
apparent that the security
message went on due to how
quickly the key is programmed.
5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to be
programmed. If you lose or damage a
PASS-Key III+ key, see your dealer
or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key III+ to have a new
key made.
Do not leave the key or device
that disarms or deactivates the
theft-deterrent system in
the vehicle.

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Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{WARNING
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.
Manual Mirrors
Adjust the mirrors by pressing the
mirror up and down and left and
right.
The mirrors can be manually folded
in or out.
On the lower portion of each mirror
is an auxiliary convex mirror.
A convex mirror's surface is curved
so you can see more from the driver
seat. The auxiliary convex mirrors
can be adjusted manually by
pressing the mirror.
Trailer-Tow Mirrors
Vehicles with towing mirrors can be
adjusted manually for a clear view
of the objects behind you.
On the lower portion of each mirror
there is an auxiliary convex mirror
that can be adjusted manually to
provide an extended field of view.
The mirrors can be manually folded
in or out.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15
Power Mirrors
Vehicles with outside power mirrors
have controls located on the driver
side door.Select each mirror by turning the
knob clockwise for the passenger
side mirror or counterclockwise for
the driver side mirror. The center
position is neutral.
Then, adjust the mirror angle by
moving the knob in the desired
direction. The auxiliary convex
mirrors can only be adjusted
manually.
Heated Mirrors
For vehicles with heated mirrors:
1(Rear Defogger):
Press to heat
the mirrors.
An indicator light in the button lights
when the outside heated mirrors are
activated.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Climate Control Systems on
page 8‑1 for more information.
Interior Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
Hold the inside rearview mirror in
the center to move it for a clearer
view behind the vehicle. Adjust the
mirror to avoid glare from the
headlamps behind. Push the tab
forward for daytime use and pull it
for nighttime use.
If you have a cargo van without the
rear door glass, the vehicle may not
have an inside rearview mirror.

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Windows
{WARNING
Leaving children, helpless adults,
or pets in a vehicle with the
windows closed is dangerous.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even
death from heat stroke. Never
leave a child, a helpless adult,
or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
Manual Windows
Operate the manual windows by
turning the hand crank on each door
to raise or lower the side door
windows.
Power Windows
{WARNING
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the keys is dangerous for many
reasons. Children or others could
be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate the power
windows or other controls or even
make the vehicle move. The
windows will function and they
could be seriously injured or killed
if caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave keys in a
vehicle with children.
When there are children in the
rear seat use the window lockout
button to prevent unintentional
operation of the windows.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17
If the vehicle has power windows,
the controls are located on each of
the side doors.The driver door has a switch for the
passenger window also. The power
windows will work when the ignition
has been turned to ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY, or when
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is
active. See
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 9‑21.
Press the switch to lower the
window.
Pull up on the front edge of the
switch to raise the window.
Express‐Down
The driver window switch also has
an express-down feature that allows
the window to be lowered without
holding the switch. Press fully and
release the window switch marked
AUTO to activate the express-down
mode. This mode can be cancelled
at any time by pulling up on the
switch. To open the window part
way, lightly tap the switch until the
window is at the desired position.

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Swing-Out Windows
Side Swing-Out WindowTo open the side door swing-out
window, pull up on the latch at the
edge of the window. Swing the
window out and push down on the
latch to lock the window into place.
To close the window, pull the latch
toward you and push down on the
latch to lock it.
Rear Swing‐Out Windows
The vehicle also has rear swing‐out
windows. The rear swing-out
windows work the same way as
the side swing‐out window, but the
latch is located at the bottom edge
of the window.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19
Enhanced Technology
Glass
The vehicle may be equipped with
Enhanced Technology Glass (ETG).
ETG is part of the overall occupant
protection system on passenger
vans. ETG may help to keep
passengers sitting next to these
fixed windows from being ejected
through the glass in some, but not in
all crashes. Even with this glass,
safety belts must still be worn at all
times. For passenger vans, use only
ETG glass approved for the vehicle
for replacement when damaged.
The following table shows laminated
glass location, based on vehicle
model and options.Vehicle Configuration ETG Locations
Eight‐Seat Passenger Vans Sliding door forward window
12‐ and 15‐Seat Passenger Vans Sliding door forward window and
rear-most side windows
Long Wheelbase Cargo Vans Rear-most side windows
Sun Visors
To block out glare, swing down the
sun visors. You can also swing them
to the side.
Visor Vanity Mirror
The vehicle may have visor vanity
mirrors, with or without lamps. Lift
the mirror cover to turn the lamps
on, if equipped.

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2NOTES

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Seats and Restraints 3-1
Seats and
Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Safety Belts
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-16
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Replacing Safety Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-20
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Airbag On-Off Switch . . . . . . . . 3-26
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-35
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-37
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Infants and YoungChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-42
Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-45
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-52
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position) . . . . . . . . 3-53
Securing Child Restraints (Front Seat-Passenger
Sensing System) . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
Securing Child Restraints (Front Seat-Airbag On/Off
Switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58

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3-2 Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints
On vehicles with factory installed
seats, the front seats have built-in
head restraints that are not
adjustable in the outboard
seating positions.
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment
{WARNING
You can lose control of the
vehicle if you try to adjust a
manual driver seat while the
vehicle is moving. The sudden
movement could startle and
confuse you, or make you push a
pedal when you do not want to.
Adjust the driver seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.
To adjust the seat:
1. Lift the bar under the front edgeof the seat cushion to unlock
the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar.
3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure the seat is
locked in place.