1997 CHEVROLET EXPRESS check engine light

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When to Check and Change Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See
“Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
How to Check Lubricant
What to
Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants”
in the Index. The cooling
s stem
in your vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL
8 engine coolant. This coolant is designed
to remain in your vehicle for
5 years or 150,000 miles
(240
000 km) whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX-COOL’ extended life coolant.
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 50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@ coolant will:
0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
0 Give boiling protection up to 265 “F (129°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should .

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Restraint System Check
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 air bag coverings,
and have them repaired
or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or
miss areas of the windshield. Also
see “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning” in the Index.
Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transmission” in the Index. A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part
D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all hood hinges, hood prop rod pivot, fuel
filler door, rear compartment hinges, latches, locks and
any moving seat hardware. Part
D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed
to a corrosive environment.
Starter Switch Check
A CAUTION:
rn
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.

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Adjustable Mast Antenna ........................ 3-28
AirBag
....................................... 1-25
Adding Equipment
............................ 1-32
How Does
it Restrain .......................... 1-30
How it Works
................................ 1-28
Location
.................................... 1-28
Readiness Light
......................... 1.27. 2-51
Servicing
................................... 1-31
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-29
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-30
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-29
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-17
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-67
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-47
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-55
Antenna. Adjustable Mast
........................ 3-28
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-28
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-22
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-53. 4-7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Appearancecare
............................... 6-49
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-7
Air Control. Climate Control System
................. 3-3 Appearance
Care Materials
....................... 6-57
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-43
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-8
Automatic Transmission
Transmission Check
........................... 7-46
Transmission Fluid
............................ 6-18
Transmission Operation
........................ 2-20
Shifting
..................................... 2-20
Transmission Park Mechanism Check
............. 7-48
Axle. Locking Rear
............................. 2-23
Axle. Rear
.................................... 6-22
Battery
...................................... 6-32
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry
............... 2-8
Warnings
.................................... 5-3
Warnings
.................................... 5-3
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-9
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
.................... 4-21
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Blizzard. Driving In
............................. 4-25
9-1

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.................................. 6-31
Fluid
....................................... 6-28
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-28
Parking
..................................... 2-23
Pedal Travel
................................. 6-3 1
Replacing System Parts ........................ 6-3 1
System Warning Light
......................... 2-52
Trailer
...................................... 4-34
Transmission Shift Interlock Check
............... 7-47
Wear
....................................... 6-30
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-9
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Break-In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2-16
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-38
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-32
BTSICheck
................................... 7-47
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Carbon Monoxide .................... 2-28.4-26. 4-34
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-45
Cassette Tape Player
....................... 3- 11. 3- 13
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-27
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
................... 2-61
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................... 1-35
Certification Label
.............................. 4-27
CertificatiodTire Label
.......................... 4-27
Capacities
and Specifications
...................... 6-64
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-35 Chains. Safety
................................. 4-34
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-49
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-23
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-52
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-56
Child Restraints
................................ 1-40
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-42
Securing
in the Center Front Seat Position ......... 1-44
Securing
in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-44
Securing in the Center Seat Position
.............. 1-44
Securing in the Passenger Seat Position ........... 1-46
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-46
TopStrap
................................... 1-42
Where to Put
........................... 1-40. 1-41
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-45
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-60
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-17
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
..................... ....... 6-55
Fabric
...................................... 6-50
Glass
....................................... 6-53
InsideofYourGM
............................ 6-50
Instrumentpanel
............................. 6-52
Leather
..................................... 6-52
Outside
of Your GM ........................... 6-54
Special Problems
............................. 6-51
Stains
...................................... 6-50
Tires
....................................... 6-55
Vinyl
....................................... 6-52
Wheels
..................................... 6-55
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-53
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Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-5
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-33
High/Low Beam Changer ...................... 2-34
OnReminder
................................ 2-40
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating
........................................ 3-7
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-34
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-22
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-33
Hood
Checking Things Under
......................... 6-7
Prop
........................................ 6-8
Release
...................................... 6-7
Horn
......................................... 2-32
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4- 18
Headlamps .................................... 2-39
Wiring
..................................... 6-59
Ignition Switch
................................ 2- 16
Inflation. Tire .................................. 6-42
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-43
Inspections
.................................... 7-49
Brakesystem
................................ 7-50
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-49
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-49
RearAxle
................................... 7-50
Ignition Transmission
Lock Check
................. 7-47 Steering
.................................... 7-49
Suspension
.................................. 7-49
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-49
Cleaning
.................................... 6-52
Cluster
..................................... 2-48
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-60
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-40
Brightness Control
............................ 2-38
.................................... J ack. . Tire 5-25
Jump Starting ................................... 5-3
Keyless Entry System
........................... 2-6
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels 4-27
Certification
................................. 4-27
Certification/Tire
............................. 4-27
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-58
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-27
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-58
Dome
...................................... 2-40
Interior
..................................... 2-40
OnReminder
................................ 2-40
Panel
....................................... 2-40
Underhood
.................................. 2-42
Lalnps
........................................ 2-38
Leaving
Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-26
Lighter
....................................... 2-45

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....................... 1.27. 2.5 1
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............ 2.53. 4.7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-52
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator
............... 2-54
Interior
..................................... 2-40
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1 . I 1. 2.50
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-54
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-27
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Door
........................................ 2-4
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
............... 7-47
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-5
Sliding Door Child Security
...................... 2-5
LossofControl
................................ 4-13
Lubricants and Fluids ............................ 7-5 1
Lubrication Service. Body ........................ 7-46
Maintenance. Normal Replacement
Parts ........... 6-67
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-53
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7- 1
Long Tripmighway Definition ................... 7-6
Long Tripmighway Intervals
..................... 7-7
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-45
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-49
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-5 1
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................. 7-4 Short
Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-5
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-5
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-56
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-37
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-54
ManualFrontSeat
............................... 1-2
Mirrors
....................................... 2-43
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-44
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-43
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-43
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-46
MMT
......................................... 6-4
Model Reference
................................. vi
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-22
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-33
Neutral. Automatic Transmission ................. 2-21
New Vehicle Break-In ........................... 2-16
NightVision
................................... 4-15
Noise Control System
........................... 6-11
Odometer
.................................... 2-49
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-49
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-12
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4-11
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-12
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-45
Owner Publications. Ordering
..................... 8-11