2000 CHEVROLET EXPRESS cruise control

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Tilt Wheel (Option)
A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering
wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the
highest level to give your legs more room when you
enter and exit the vehicle.
The lever is located on the lower left side of the
steering column.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level,
then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:

Turn and Lane Change Signals

Headlamp High/Low
-Beam Changer

Windshield Wipers

Windshield Washer

Cruise Control (Option)

Exterior Lamps

2-37 Cruise Control (Option)
+: Resume/Accelerate
| : On : Set
:Off
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.
Cruise control does not work at speeds below
about 25 mph (40 km/h).
When you apply your brakes or move the cruise switch
to off, the cruise control will shut off.
CAUTION:

Cruise control can be dangerous where
you can't drive safely at a steady speed.
So, don't use your cruise control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.

Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes
in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control.
Don't use cruise control on slippery roads.

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Setting Cruise Control
CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control switch on when
you're not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you don't want to. You
could be startled and even lose control. Keep the
cruise control switch off until you want to use
cruise control.
1. Move the cruise control switch to on.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press in the set button
at the end of the lever
and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

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Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed
and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off
the cruise control. But you don't need to reset it.
Once you're going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more,
you can move the cruise control switch briefly from
on to resume/accelerate.
You'll go right back up to your chosen speed and
stay there.
If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate, the vehicle
will keep going faster until you release the switch or
apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster,
don't hold the switch at resume/accelerate.Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:

Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
Push the button at the end of the lever, then release
the button and the accelerator pedal. You'll now
cruise at the higher speed.

Move the cruise switch from on to
resume/accelerate. Hold it there until you get up
to the speed you want, and then release the switch.
To increase your speed in very small amounts,
move the switch briefly to resume/accelerate briefly.
Each time you do this, your vehicle will go
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.

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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control

Press in the button at the end of the lever until you
reach the lower speed you want, then release it.

To slow down in very small amounts, press the
button at the end of the lever briefly. Each time you
do this, you'll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When
you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow
down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear
to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake
takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to
be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on
steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:

Step lightly on the brake pedal; or

move the cruise switch to off.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory is erased.

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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

7-54 Fuel System Inspection
Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks.
Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside
of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. To help
ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling
system and pressure cap is recommended at least once
a year.
Throttle System Inspection
(Gasoline Engine)
Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding,
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any components that have high effort
or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and
cruise control cables.
Rear Axle Service
Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add
if needed. See ªRear Axleº in the Index. A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the axle and repair it
if needed.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook
-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits
or conditions result in frequent braking.