climate settings CHEVROLET EXPRESS CARGO VAN 2017 1.G Owners Manual

Chevrolet Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9967827) - 2017 - crc - 5/2/16
Climate Controls 161
Rear Climate Control System
If equipped with a rear heating and air conditioning system, it controls thetemperature, fan speed, and air delivery for the rear seat passengers only.The front climate control panel is in the overhead console between the driverand front passenger.
Front Climate Control Panel
1. Fan Control
2. Air Delivery Mode Control
3. Temperature Control
Use this control panel to maintain aseparate temperature setting. Adjustthe direction of the airflow or adjustthe fan speed for the rear seatpassenger(s).
When the fan knob is in the AUXposition, the rear climate controlpanel can be used to adjust theclimate settings in the rearseating area.

Chevrolet Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9967827) - 2017 - crc - 5/2/16
162 Climate Controls
Rear Climate Control Panel
1. Fan Control
2. Air Delivery Mode Control
3. Temperature Control
For vehicles with a rear climatecontrol panel, it is located overheadbehind the driver and frontpassenger, centered in front of thesecond row. To adjust the rearclimate control panel settings by arear seat passenger, the frontclimate control panel fan knob mustbe in the AUX position. The fanspeed, air delivery mode, andtemperature can then be adjusted.
AUX :Turn the fan knob on thefront climate control panel to AUX tolet rear seat passengers use thecontrol panel in the rear seatingarea. This disables the front controlpanel. To return control to the frontpanel, move the fan knob outof AUX.
9:Turns the system off.
9:Turn clockwise orcounterclockwise to increase ordecrease the fan speed in the rearseating area.
Te m p e r a t u r e C o n t r o l :Turnclockwise or counterclockwise toincrease or decrease thetemperature in the rearseating area.
The air conditioning system on themain climate control panel must beturned on to direct cooled air to therear of the vehicle. If it is not on,then the temperature in the rear ofthe vehicle remains at cabintemperature.
Air Delivery Mode Control :Turnclockwise or counterclockwise tochange the direction of the airflow inthe rear seating area.
To c h a n g e t h e c u r r e n t m o d e , s e l e c tone of the following:
H:Air is directed to the upperoutlets, with some directed to thefloor outlets.

Chevrolet Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9967827) - 2017 - crc - 5/6/16
Driving and Operating 165
Driving Information
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many formsand can take your focus from thetask of driving. Exercise goodjudgment and do not let otheractivities divert your attention awayfrom the road. Many localgovernments have enacted lawsregarding driver distraction. Becomefamiliar with the local laws inyour area.
To a v o i d d i s t r a c t e d d r i v i n g , k e e pyour eyes on the road, keep yourhands on the steering wheel, andfocus your attention on driving.
.Do not use a phone indemanding driving situations.Use a hands-free method toplace or receive necessaryphone calls.
.Watch the road. Do not read,take notes, or look upinformation on phones or otherelectronic devices.
.Designate a front seatpassenger to handle potentialdistractions.
.Become familiar with vehiclefeatures before driving, such asprogramming favorite radiostations and adjusting climatecontrol and seat settings.Program all trip information intoany navigation device prior todriving.
.Wait until the vehicle is parkedto retrieve items that have fallento the floor.
.Stop or park the vehicle to tendto children.
.Keep pets in an appropriatecarrier or restraint.
.Avoid stressful conversationswhile driving, whether with apassenger or on a cell phone.
{Warning
Ta k i n g y o u r e y e s o f f t h e r o a d t o o
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.
Refer to the infotainment section formore information on using thatsystem and the navigation system,if equipped, including pairing andusing a cell phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means“alwaysexpect the unexpected.”The firststep in driving defensively is to wearthe safety belt. SeeSafetyBelts046.
.Assume that other road users(pedestrians, bicyclists, andother drivers) are going to becareless and make mistakes.Anticipate what they might doand be ready.
.Allow enough following distancebetween you and the driver infront of you.
.Focus on the task of driving.