1997 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Starter

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Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be
drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can
damage your starter motor.
2.
3.
If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in
START. If it doesn’t start in 10 seconds, push the
accelerator pedal all the way down for five more
seconds, or until it starts.
If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then
stops), wait
15 seconds and start over.
When the engine starts, let
go of the key and the
accelerator pedal.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle.
If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way
the engine operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t,
your engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part of this manual that tells how
to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.

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The fuse block is on the driver’s side of the engine
compartment at the rear.
,
[T)
Name
BLOWR
ABS
Circuits Protected
Blower Motor
Electronic Brake Control Module
Name
IGN-B
IGN-A
BATT
LIGHTING
RR BLOWER
ENG-
1
AIC
SPARE
AUX A
AUX-B
RH-HDLP
Circuits Protected
Ignition Switch
Starter Relay, Ignition Switch
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block,
Headlamp Switch
Rear Auxiliary Blower
Motor Relays
Heated
02 Sensors, Mass Air
Flow Sensor, EGR Valve
Solenoid, Evap Canister Purge
Valve, Crankshaft Position Sensor,
Secondary Air Injection Relay
(Diesel), Water in Fuel Sensor
(Diesel), Fuel Heater (Diesel),
Glowplug
Relay (Diesel),
Wastegate Solenoid (Diesel)
Air Conditioning Clutch Relay
Spare Fuses
Upfitter Provisions
Upfitter Provisions
Right-hand Headlamp (Export Only)
6-63

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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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NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready
to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter
should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL
(N). If
the starter works in any other position, your vehicle
needs service.
Brake-Tra- -mission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
/! CAUTION:
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.
It should be parked on a level surface.
2.
3.
Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready
to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins
to move.
With the engine
off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move
the shift lever out
of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of PARK
(P), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs service.
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key
to LOCK in each shift lever position.
The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
0 The key should come out only in LOCK.
lever is in PARK (P).

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....................... 2-20
Into Park (P)
................................. 2-24
OutofPark
.................................. 2-27
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1 . 18
Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement
............... 6-36
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-33
SIR
.......................................... 1-25
Skidding ...................................... 4-13
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-64
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-49
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-50
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-46
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-17
Steam
........................................ 5-12
Steering
....................................... 4-9
In Emergencies
............................... 4- 10
Power ....................................... 4-9
Tips
......................................... 4-9
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-32
StorageAreas
.................................. 2-44
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-32
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-37
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-46
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1-25
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. v
Taillamp Bulb Replacement ...................... 6-37
Tape Player Care
............................... 3-27 Temperature Control.
Climate Control System
......... 3-2
Temperature Control. Passenger
.................... 3-5
Theft
......................................... 2-15
Theft-Deterrent Feature
.......................... 3-23
Thermostat
.................................... 6-26
Third Gear. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-22
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-32
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-8
Tirechains
.................................... 6-49
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-27
Tires
......................................... 6-41
BuyingNew
................................. 6-45
Chains
..................................... 6-49
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-23
Cleaning
.................................... 6-55
Dual Operation
............................... 6-45
Inflation
.................................... 6-42
Inflation Check
............................... 7-45
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-43
Loading
.................................... 4-27
Pressure
.................................... 6-42
Temperature
................................. 6-47
Traction
.................................... 6-46
Treadwear
................................... 6-46
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-46
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-44
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-47
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-44
TireLoading
................................... 4-27
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-47
9-9