1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS keyless

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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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-2 Windows
2
-4 Keys
2
-6 Door Locks
2
-8 Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
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-16 Rear Doors
2
-18 Theft
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-19 Passlock

2-20 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
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-20 Ignition Positions
2
-21 Starting Your Gasoline Engine
2
-23 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
2
-24 Automatic Transmission Operation
2
-27 Parking Brake
2
-28 Shifting Into PARK (P)
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-30 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
2
-31 Parking Over Things That Burn2
-32 Engine Exhaust
2
-32 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
2
-33 Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped)
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-33 Horn
2
-34 Tilt Wheel (Option)
2
-34 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-41 Exterior Lamps
2
-43 Interior Lamps
2
-45 Mirrors
2
-49 Storage Compartments
2
-49 Cigarette Lighter/Ashtray
2
-50 Sun Visors
2
-52 The Instrument Panel -- Your
Information System
2
-53 Instrument Panel Cluster
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-55 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

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Door Locks
CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

Passengers -- especially children -- can easily
open the doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle
won't open it. You increase the chance of
being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash
if the doors aren't locked. So, wear safety
belts properly and lock the doors whenever
you drive.

Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by extreme heat and can
suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle
whenever you leave it.

Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or stop
your vehicle. Locking your doors can help
prevent this from happening.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
If your vehicle is equipped with keyless entry, see
ªKeyless Entry Systemº later in this section for
more information.
From the outside, use your key.
To lock the door from the
inside, slide the manual
lever on your door down.
To unlock the door, slide
the manual lever up.

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Move the button to
the left to engage
the security feature.
Move the button to
the right to return
the door locks to
normal operation.
60/40 Swing
-Out
Side Door
Move the button up to
engage the security
feature. Move the
button down to return
the door locks to
normal operation.
Side Sliding Door
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock
your doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m)
away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied
with your vehicle.
Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency
subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS
-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.

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Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization
to use this equipment.
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the
transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:

Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.

Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left
or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.

Check to determine if battery replacement or
transmitter resynchronization is necessary.
See the instructions that follow.

If you're still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.Operation
To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK button.
If you press this button again within five seconds, all of
the doors will unlock. Press the REAR 2X button twice
to unlock the rear doors only. When the UNLOCK or
REAR 2X button is pressed, the interior dome lamps
are turned on for about 40 seconds or until the ignition
switch is activated. Press LOCK to lock all doors.

2-10 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any
remaining transmitters with you when you go to your
dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of four
transmitters matched to it.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't
work at the normal range in any location. If you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it's probably time to change the battery.
NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to
touch any of the circuitry. Static from your
body transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.
Use one Panasonic
type CR2032 battery:
1. Insert a thin object like a dime in the slot between
the covers of the transmitter housing near the key
ring hole. Remove the bottom by twisting the dime.
2. Remove and replace the battery, positive (+)
side down.

2-19 Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
Even if you park in a lot where someone will be
watching your vehicle, it's still best to lock it up and
take your keys. But what if you have to leave your
ignition key? What if you have to leave something
valuable in your vehicle?

Put your valuables in a storage area, like your
glove box.

If your vehicle has a remote keyless entry system,
take the transmitter with you.

Lock all the doors except the driver's.

Then take the door key with you.
Passlock
Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock
theft
-deterrent system.
Passlock is a passive theft
-deterrent system. Passlock
enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a
valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock
cylinder is tampered with, fuel is disabled.
During normal operation, the SECURITY light will
go off approximately five seconds after the key is
turned to RUN.
If the engine stalls and the SECURITY light flashes,
wait until the light stops flashing before trying to restart
the engine. Remember to release the key from START
as soon as the engine starts.
If the engine is running and the SECURITY light
comes on, you will be able to restart the engine if you
turn the engine off. However, your Passlock system is
not working properly and must be serviced by your
dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at
this time. You may also want to check the fuses
(see ªFuses and Circuit Breakersº in the Index).
See your dealer for service.

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POSITION NAME CIRCUITS PROTECTED
1. STOP Center High Mounted Stop Lamp, Stoplamps
2. HTD MIR Electric Heated Mirrors
3. CTSY Courtesy Lamps, Dome/RDG Lamps, Vanity Mirrors, Power Mirrors
4. GAUGES Instrument Panel Cluster, Daytime Running Lamp Relay, Daytime
Running Lamp Module, Headlamp Switch, Keyless Entry
Illumination, Low Coolant Module, CHIME Module, DRAB Module
5. HAZARD Hazard Lamps/CHIME Module
6. CRUISE Cruise Control
7. PWR AUX Auxiliary Power Outlet, DLC
8. CRANK Not Used
9. PARK LPS License Plate Lamp, Parking Lamps, Taillamps, Front Sidemarkers,
Glove Box Ashtray
10. AIR BAGS Air Bags
11. WIPER Wiper Motor, Washer Pump
12.
HTR
-A/CA/C, A/C Blower, High Blower Relay, Heated Mirror
13. CIG LTR Cigarette Lighter

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POSITION NAME CIRCUITS PROTECTED
14. ILLUM Instrument Panel Cluster, HVAC Controls, RR HVAC Controls,
Instrument Panel Switches, Radio Illumination,
Door Switch Illumination
15. DRL Daytime Running Lamp Relay
16. TURN B/U
Front Turn, RR Turn, Back
-up Lamps, BTSI Solenoid
17.
RADIO
-1Radio (Ign, Accy), Upfitter Provision Relay
18. BRAKE 4WAL PCM, ABS, Cruise Control
19.
RADIO
-BRadio (Battery), Power Antenna
20. TRANS PRNDL, Automatic Transmission
21. SECURITY Passlock
22. RR DEFOG Rear Window Defog
23. NOT USED Not Used
24. RR HVAC RR HVAC Controls, HIGH, MED, LOW Relays
A. PWR ACCY
Power Door Lock, Six
-Way Power Seat, Keyless Entry
Illumination Module
B. PWR WDO Power Windows