2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CARGO VAN tow

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CAUTION:
Never do this.
Here two children are wearing the same belt. The
belt can't properly spread the impact forces. In a
crash, the two children can be crushed together
and seriously injured. A belt must be used by
only one person at a time.
Q:What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt,
but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is
very close to the child's face or neck?
A:Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but
be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child's
shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body
would have the restraint that belts provide. If the
child is sitting in a rear seat outside position, see
ªRear Safety Belt Comfort Guidesº in the Index.
If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still
very close to the child's face or neck, you might
want to place the child in a seat that has a lap belt,
if your vehicle has one.

2-4 Swing-Out Windows
Side Swing-Out Window
To open the side door swing
-out windows, pull up on
the latch at the edge of the window. Swing the window
out and push down on the latch to lock the window
into place.
To close the window, pull the latch toward you and push
down on the latch to lock it.
Rear Swing-Out Window
The rear swing
-out windows work the same way, but the
latch is at the bottom edge of the window.

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Resynchronization
Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security
method used by this system. The transmitter does not
send the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver
will not respond to a signal it has been sent previously.
This prevents anyone from recording and playing back
the signal from the transmitter.
To resynchronize your transmitter, stand close to your
vehicle and simultaneously press and hold the LOCK
and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter for at least
five seconds. The door locks should cycle to confirm
resynchronization. If the locks do not cycle, see your
dealer for service.Sliding Side Door (Option)
To open the sliding side door from outside, pull the
handle toward the rear of the vehicle. Then, slide the
door open.

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To close the sliding side door from outside, use the
outside door handle to slide the door toward the front of
the vehicle.
When the door slides closed completely, it will be flush
with the side of the body.To open the sliding door from inside, turn the handle
upward and toward the rear of the vehicle. Then, slide
the door toward the rear of the vehicle to open it.

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To close the sliding door from inside, grasp the inside
handle and slide the door toward the front of the vehicle
to a closed position.
Make sure the door is completely closed before
driving away.
60/40 Swing-Out Side Door
To open the front portion of a 60/40 door from the
outside, pull up on the handle and pull the handle
toward you.

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To open the front portion of a 60/40 door from the
inside, pull the handle towards you and push open
the door.To open the rear portion of a 60/40 door from the
outside, pull the handle on the side of the rear door and
pull it towards you.
To close the 60/40 side doors, close the rear door first.
Then close the front door. Check to make sure that both
doors are completely closed.
The front side swing
-out door has a check strap
assembly in the door frame to keep the door from
opening beyond 90 degrees.
To open the door beyond 90 degrees, close the door
partially, pull the check strap outward at the spring hole
and then open the door. When you close the door, the
check strap will automatically re
-engage.

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Rear Doors
CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the rear door(s)
or rear swing
-out windows open because carbon
monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle.
You can't see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the rear door(s) or rear
swing
-out windows open or if electrical wiring or
other cable connections must pass through the
seal between the body and the rear door(s) or
rear swing
-out windows:

Make sure all other windows are shut.

Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting on
VENT, HEAT or DEFOG. Additionally, on
vehicles with heating/air conditioning
systems, NORM A/C or BI
-LEVEL A/C can
be used. That will force outside air into your
vehicle. See ªComfort Controlsº in the Index.

If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See ªEngine Exhaustº in the Index.
To open the rear doors from the outside, pull the handle
towards you to open the passenger's side rear door first.

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New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
NOTICE:
Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate
ªbreak
-in.º But it will perform better in the long
run if you follow these guidelines:

Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or
less for the first 500 miles (805 km).

Don't drive at any one speed
-- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don't make full
-throttle starts.

Avoid making hard stops for the first
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren't yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking
-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.

Don't tow a trailer during break
-in.
See ªTowing a Trailerº in the Index for
more information.
Ignition Positions
Your key lets you turn the ignition switch to five
different positions.
ACCESSORY (A): This position allows you to use
things like the radio, power windows and the windshield
wipers when the engine is off. To get into
ACCESSORY, push in the key and turn it toward you.
Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was
before you inserted the key.