1996 CHEVROLET EXPRESS warning lights

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These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used
on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD BATTERY
CAUSE
BURNS
SPARK
OR ,\I/,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for
you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT
BELTS
These symbols have to do with
your lights:
SIGNALS e e
TURN
RUNNING
-0
DAYTIME
LAMPS -*
FOG LAMPS # 0
These symbols
are on some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
VENTILATING FAN
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT -
TEMP -
CHARGING BATTERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(0)
COOLANT a
ENGINE OIL e,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
t
LIGHTER -
HORN )tr
SPEAKER
b
FUEL m
V

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This part describes the warning lights and gages that
may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help
you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something
is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also save
you or
others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one
of your vehicle’s functions. As you
will see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when
you start the
engine just to let
you know they’re working. If you are
familiar with this section,
you should not be alarmed
when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one
of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together
to let you know when
there’s a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes
on and stays on
when
you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may
be a problem, check the section that tells you
what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting
to do
repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights and gages.
They’re a big help.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a tone will
come on for about eight seconds
to remind people to
fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is
already buckled.
The safety belt light will
also come on and stay
on
for about 20 seconds, then
it will flash for about
55 seconds. If the driver’s
belt is already buckled,
neither the tone nor the
light will come
on.

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The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new
DEX-COOL
TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine
coolant. This coolant is designed to remain
in your
vehicle for 5 years or 100,000 miles ( 166 000 km),
whichever occurs first.
The following explains your cooling system and how
to
add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in
the Index.
A 5060 mixture of water and the proper coolant for
your vehicle will:
0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265 “F ( 129 O C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as they should.
NOTICE:
When adding coolant it is important that you use
DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-free)
coolant meeting
GM Specification 6277M.
If silicated coolant is added to the system,
premature engine, heater core or radiator
corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant
will require change sooner -- at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs first.
6-20

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Heating
........................................ 3-7
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-30
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-21
Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-21
Hitches. Trailer ................................. 4-32
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-6
Prop ........................................ 6-7
Release
...................................... 6-6
Horn ......................................... 2-28
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4- I7
Ignition Switch ................................ 2- 13
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-42
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-39
Inspections
.................................... 7-47
Brakesystem
................................ 7-48
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-47
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-47
RearAxle
................................... 7-48
Steering
.................................... 7-47
Suspension
.................................. 7-47
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-47
Brightness Control
............................ 2-36
Cleaning
.................................... 6-51
Cluster
..................................... 2-44
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-62
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-38
Jack. Ere .................................... 5-22
Jump Starting ................................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-44
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-5
Keys
........................................... 2-1
Labels Certification
................................. 4-26
Certificationflire
............................. 4-26
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-60
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-26
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-60
Lamps
........................................ 2-35
Dome
...................................... 2-37
Interior
..................................... 2-37
OnReminder
................................ 2-36
Onwarning
................................. 2-36
Panel
....................................... 2-35
Underhood
.................................. 2-38
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-23
Lighter
....................................... 2-42
Lights
............................................
Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1-23. 2-47
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.49. 4.6
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-48
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator
............... 2-49
Interior
..................................... 2-37
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-23. 2-46
Service Engine
Soon .......................... 2-50
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-26
9-5

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................................... 6- 16
Transmitters. Keyless Entry ........................ 2-5
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-6
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-45
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-3
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-30
Turn SignalA4ultifunction Lever
................... 2-29
Turn Signals When Towing
a Trailer ................ 4-35
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-58
UnderhoodLamp
............................... 2-38
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings
.............................. iv
Identification Number ......................... 6-60
Loading
.................................... 4-26
Ventilation System
............................... 3-8
Visor Vanity Mirrors
............................ 2-42
Visors, Sun
.................................. 2-41
Storage
..................................... 6-30 warning
Devices
............................... 5-2
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-36
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-25
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-55
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-55
Wheel Alignment
.................................. 6-48
NutTorque
.................................. 6-65
NutTorque
.................................. 5-32
Replacement
................................. 6-48
Wrench
..................................... 5-22
Windows
..................................... 2-26
Power
...................................... 2-26
SideLatches
................................. 2-27
Swing-Out
.................................. 2-27
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-32
Fluid
.................................. 2-326-25
FluidLevelCheck
............................ 7-43
Windshield Wiper
.............................. 2-31
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-39
Fuses
...................................... 6-61
Winter Driving
................................. 4-23
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-61
WreckerTowing ................................. 5-6
Wrench. Wheel ................................. 5-22
9-10