light CHEVROLET EXPRESS PASSANGER 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Scheduled Maintenance
(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.
When the change engine oil light comes on, it
means that service is required for your vehicle.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible
within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible
that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the
engine oil life system may not indicate that vehicle
service is necessary for over a year. However, your
engine oil and filter must be changed at least once
a year and at this time the system must be reset.
Your dealer/retailer has trained service technicians
who will perform this work using genuine parts and
reset the system.If the engine oil life system is ever reset
accidentally, you must service your vehicle within
3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service.
Remember to reset the oil life system whenever
the oil is changed. SeeEngine Oil Life System
(Gasoline Engine) on page 306for information
on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the
system.
When the change engine oil light appears, certain
services, checks, and inspections are required.
Required services are described in the following
for “MaintenanceI” and “MaintenanceII.”
Generally, it is recommended that your first
service be MaintenanceI, your second service
be MaintenanceII, and that you alternate
MaintenanceIand MaintenanceIIthereafter.
However, in some cases, MaintenanceIImay
be required more often.
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MaintenanceI— Use MaintenanceIif the
change engine oil light comes on within 10 months
since the vehicle was purchased or MaintenanceII
was performed.MaintenanceII— Use MaintenanceIIif the
previous service performed was MaintenanceI.
Always use MaintenanceIIwhenever the message
comes on 10 months or more since the last
service or if the message has not come on at
all for one year.
Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and filter. SeeEngine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on page 303.
Reset oil life system. SeeEngine Oil Life System (Gasoline Engine) on
page 306.An Emission Control Service.••
Lubricate chassis components.See footnote #.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (j).••
Inspect engine air cleaner filter. If necessary, replace filter. SeeEngine
Air Cleaner/Filter on page 308.See footnote (l).•
Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 356and “Tire Wear Inspection” inAt Least Once a Month
on page 412.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
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(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced
if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated.
Inspect all pipes, ttings, and clamps; replace with
genuine 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)Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper
blades, if contaminated. Replace wiper blades
that are worn or damaged. See Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement on page 344 and Windshield
and Wiper Blades on page 387 for more
information.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and
all 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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•Jump Start:No-start occurrences which
require a battery jump start will be covered
at no charge.
•Trip Routing Service (Canada only):Upon
request, Roadside Assistance will send you
detailed, computer personalized maps,
highlighting your choice of either the most
direct route or the most scenic route to your
destination, anywhere in North America,
along with helpful travel information pertaining
to your trip.
We will make every attempt to send your
personalized trip routing as quickly as
possible, but it is best to allow three weeks
before your planned departure date.
Trip routing requests will be limited to
six per calendar year.
•Trip Interruption Benets and Assistance
(Canada only):In the event of a warranty
related vehicle disablement, while en route and
over 250 kilometres from original point of
departure, you may qualify for trip interruption
expense assistance. This assistance covers
reasonable reimbursement of up to a
maximum of $500 (Canadian) for (A) meals
(maximum of $50/day), (B) lodging (maximumof $100/night) and (C) alternate ground
transportation (maximum of $40/day). This
benefit is to assist you with some of the
unplanned expense you may incur while
waiting for your vehicle to be repaired.
Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts
and a copy of the repair order are required.
Once authorization has been given, your
advisor will help you make any necessary
arrangements and explain how to claim for trip
interruption expense assistance.
•Alternative Service (Canada only):There
may be times, when Roadside Assistance
cannot provide timely assistance. Your advisor
may authorize you to secure local emergency
road service, and you will be reimbursed
up to $100 upon submission of the original
receipt to Roadside Assistance.
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under Chevrolet’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty, for
U.S. customers, and the duration of the Base
Warranty Coverage of the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, for Canadian customers. However, any
cost for parts and labor for non-warranty repairs are
the responsibility of the driver.
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A
Accessories and Modifications..................... 290
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle....................................................... 97
Additives, Fuel............................................ 294
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 393
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 308
Air Conditioning........................................... 160
Airbag
Off Light.................................................. 170
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 172
Readiness Light....................................... 169
Airbag System............................................... 78
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inflates?................................................. 84
When Should an Airbag Inflate?................. 82
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 80
Airbag Systems
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 97
Airbag Off Switch....................................... 86
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 84
Passenger Sensing System....................... 89
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 96
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?.................. 84All-Wheel Drive........................................... 336
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.................... 238
AM-FM Radio.............................................. 190
Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 226
Anti-Lock Brake System.............................. 233
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 176
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 388
Care of Safety Belts................................ 385
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 390
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 386
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 382
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 384
Finish Care.............................................. 386
Finish Damage......................................... 389
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces............................................... 385
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 389
Tires........................................................ 389
Underbody Maintenance........................... 390
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 391
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 386
Weatherstrips........................................... 385
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 387
Ashtray....................................................... 159
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Audio System.............................................. 187
AM-FM Radio.......................................... 190
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player.......... 224
Care of Your CD Player........................... 226
Care of Your CDs.................................... 225
Chime Level Adjustment........................... 226
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 226
Radio with Cassette and CD.................... 198
Radio with CD......................................... 193
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 211
Setting the Time with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)..................................... 189
Setting the Time without Radio Data
Systems (RDS)..................................... 189
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 223
Understanding Radio Reception............... 224
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 309
Operation................................................. 125
B
Battery........................................................ 329
Run-Down Protection............................... 158
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 252Brake
Emergencies............................................ 235
Parking.................................................... 128
Brakes........................................................ 325
System Warning Light.............................. 175
Braking....................................................... 232
Braking in Emergencies............................... 235
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 119
Bulb Replacement....................................... 340
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL).............................................. 342
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps..................................... 342
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 340
Headlamps............................................... 340
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 344
Taillamps.................................................. 343
Buying New Tires........................................ 358
C
Calibration................................................... 134
California Fuel............................................. 293
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 291
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
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Capacities and Specifications...................... 398
Carbon Monoxide......................132, 256, 269
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 385
Your Cassette Tape Player....................... 224
Your CD Player........................................ 226
Your CDs ................................................. 225
Cargo Door Relocking................................. 109
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL).... 342
Center Passenger Position, Safety
Belts................................................... 33, 34
Chains, Tire................................................. 364
Charging System Light................................ 174
Check
Engine Light............................................ 178
Gages Warning Light............................... 185
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 300
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 390
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 47
Infants and Young Children........................ 44
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 54
Older Children........................................... 41
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center
Seat Position.......................................... 66Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position or the Second
Row Center Seat Position...................... 63
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position.......................... 68, 72
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 52
Chime Level Adjustment.............................. 226
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 159
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 388
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 386
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 384
Finish Care.............................................. 386
Inside of Your Vehicle.............................. 382
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces............................................... 385
Tires........................................................ 389
Underbody Maintenance........................... 390
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 386
Weatherstrips........................................... 385
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 387
Climate Control System............................... 160
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 162
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System................................................. 164
Rear Heating System............................... 163
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Clock
Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)..................................... 189
Radios without Radio Data
Systems (RDS)..................................... 189
Collision Damage Repair............................. 435
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 37
Compass..................................................... 134
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 232
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 178
Heater, Engine......................................... 123
Cooling System........................................... 317
Cruise Control............................................. 151
Cruise Control Light.................................... 184
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation........................... 432
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users.......................................... 428
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 428
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 424
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 429
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors..................................... 439
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government.......................................... 439Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government............................... 438
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 430
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 440
D
Daytime Running Lamps............................. 156
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light....... 185
Defensive Driving........................................ 228
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 291
Dome Lamp Override.................................. 157
Dome Lamps............................................... 157
Door
60/40 Swing-Out Side Door...................... 112
Cargo Door Relocking.............................. 109
Locks....................................................... 108
Power Door Locks................................... 109
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 110
Rear Doors.............................................. 114
Sliding Side Door..................................... 111
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 23
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Driving
At Night................................................... 244
City.......................................................... 249
Defensive................................................. 228
Drunken................................................... 229
Freeway................................................... 250
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 254
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 246
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 260
Winter...................................................... 256
Dual Tire Operation..................................... 355
E
EDR ............................................................ 441
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 393
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 395
Floor Console Fuse Block........................ 394
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 393
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 393
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 393
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 308
Change Engine Oil Light.......................... 183
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 178
Coolant.................................................... 312Engine (cont.)
Coolant Heater......................................... 123
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 178
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 418
Engine Compartment Overview................ 302
Exhaust................................................... 132
Fan Noise................................................ 323
Fuel Regulator......................................... 123
Oil ........................................................... 303
Oil Life System........................................ 306
Overheating............................................. 315
Reduced Power Light............................... 184
Running While Parked............................. 133
Starting.................................................... 122
Entry Lighting.............................................. 158
Event Data Recorders................................. 442
Exit Lighting................................................ 158
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 40
Exterior Lamps............................................ 155
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 308
Finish Damage............................................ 389
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 226
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 146
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Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 149
Flat Tire...................................................... 365
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 366
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 380
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 309
Power Steering........................................ 323
Windshield Washer.................................. 324
Front Axle................................................... 338
Fuel............................................................ 292
Additives.................................................. 294
California Fuel.......................................... 293
E85 (85% Ethanol)................................... 295
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 299
Filling Your Tank...................................... 297
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 296
Gage....................................................... 186
Gasoline Octane...................................... 293
Gasoline Specifications............................ 293
Regulator................................................. 123
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 395
Floor Console Fuse Block........................ 394
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 393
Windshield Wiper..................................... 393G
Gage
Check Gages Warning Light..................... 185
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 178
Fuel......................................................... 186
Oil Pressure............................................. 182
Speedometer........................................... 168
Voltmeter Gage........................................ 175
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 293
Specifications........................................... 293
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 429
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 146
Headlamp Wiring......................................... 393
Headlamps.................................................. 340
Bulb Replacement.................................... 340
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 156
Exterior Lamps......................................... 155
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 149
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps..................................... 342
450