2002 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Owners Manual

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Headlamps On Reminder
A tone will sound when your headlamps are turned on
and your ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY.
If you need to use your headlamps when the ignition
switch is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY, the tone
can be turned off by moving the instrument panel
brightness thumbwheel next to the exterior lamp control
all the way down.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully
functional daytime running lamps are required on
all vehicles first sold in Canada.The DRL system will make your headlamps come on
at a reduced brightness when the following conditions
are met:

The ignition is on,

The exterior lamp control is off, and

The parking brake is released.
When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on.
The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won't be on.
Your instrument panel won't be lit up either.
When it begins to get dark, your DRL indicator light is a
reminder to turn the headlamps on. The other lamps that
come on with your headlamps will also come on.
When you turn off the headlamps, the regular lamps will
go off, and your headlamps will change to the reduced
brightness of DRL.
To idle your vehicle with the engine on and the DRL off,
set the parking brake. The DRL will stay off until you
release the parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.

2-43 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
Your vehicle's center high-mounted stoplamp is located
above the rear doors at the center of the vehicle.
If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, as in a
luggage carrier, care should be taken not to block or
damage the center high
-mounted stoplamp unit.
Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
This feature controls the brightness of the instrument
panel lights.
The thumbwheel for this feature is located to the right
of the exterior lamps control.
Turn the thumbwheel up to brighten the lights. When the
thumbwheel is moved to the first position, the radio
display and transmission selection display will go to full
intensity. The instrument panel cluster will be dimly lit.
Moving the thumbwheel up to the next position will
activate the interior dome lamps

2-44 Dome Lamps
The dome lamps will come on when you open a door.
You can also turn the dome lamps on by moving the
instrument panel brightness thumbwheel, located next
to the exterior lamp control, all the way up to the second
position. In this position, the dome lamps will remain on
whether a door is open or closed.
You can use the DOME OVERRIDE button, located
below the exterior lamp control, to set the dome lamps
to automatically come on when a door is open, or to
remain off.
If the DOME OVERRIDE button is pushed in, the dome
lamps will not come on.
If the DOME OVERRIDE button is out, the interior
lamps will work as usual.
If the button is pressed in, the interior lamps will not
come on when any of the vehicle's doors are opened.
This feature is helpful when you want to leave your
door(s) open for an extended period of time and do not
want to run the battery down. The button is located next
to the exterior lamp control.
Illuminated Entry
The delayed illumination feature will allow you to
enter or exit your vehicle with the lights on for about
20 seconds, after the door is closed or the ignition
is cycled.

2-45 Reading Lamps (Option)
If your vehicle has reading lamps, press the button next
to the lamp to turn the lamp on or off.
Mirrors
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Pull the tab under the mirror toward you to reduce
glare from headlamps behind you after dark. Push the
tab away from you to restore the mirror to the
original position.
Outside Mirrors
Adjust your outside mirrors so you can see a little of
the side of your vehicle, and have a clear view of objects
behind you. Some mirrors can be folded in to enter
narrow passageways.

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Power Remote Control Mirrors (Option)
If you have power mirrors, they can be adjusted from
inside the vehicle.
Select the mirror you
want to move by turning
the knob clockwise to
adjust the passenger's
side mirror and
counterclockwise to
adjust the driver's side
mirror. The center
position is neutral.
Then, adjust the mirror angle by pressing the outer
arrows on the knob until the mirror is adjusted to where
you want it.Heated Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)
Your outside mirrors can
be defrosted by pressing
the button located near
the fan control.
An indicator light in the button will light anytime the
heated outside mirrors are activated.
Your rear window defogger comes on whenever the
heated mirrors are on. If your vehicle has a rear window
defogger, see ªRear Window Defoggerº in the Index.

2-47 Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger's side mirror may be convex. A convex
mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from the
driver's seat.
CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Camper-Type Mirrors (If Equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped
with the camper
-type
mirrors, they can be
adjusted so you can
have a clear view of
any objects behind you.

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1. To adjust the mirrors
when towing a trailer,
turn the mirror by
pushing the mirror
head toward the
front of the vehicle.2. Turn the mirror
head so that it swings
further outboard and
adjust the mirror
surface as needed.

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Storage Compartments
Your front storage compartment is at the center of the
instrument panel extension, by the floor. To open the
compartment, press down on inside portion of the
handle and the compartment will open automatically.
Storage compartments may also be included on the
inside of each front door.
Cigarette Lighter/Ashtray
The front ashtray is located on the instrument panel
extension, at the center of the instrument panel.
Lift up on the ashtray door to open it.
NOTICE:
If you store paper and other things that burn in
your ashtrays, they could be set on fire by
cigarettes or other smoking materials. That could
cause a fire and possibly damage your vehicle.
Do not store papers and other things that burn in
your ashtrays.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way and let
go. When it's ready, it will pop back out by itself.