2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CARGO VAN Owners Manual

H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-5
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer.................... 3-8
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-91
Headlamps....................................................5-50
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-50
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking
Lamps....................................................5-52
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-50
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-21
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-22
Hitches..........................................................4-39
Hood.............................................................. 5-9
Checking Things Under.................................. 5-9
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-28
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-31
How to Add Fluid............................................5-21
How to Check Lubricant...................................5-47
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-35
How to Check........................................5-19, 5-57
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-18How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL Light....................................................5-16
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-15
Hydroplaning..................................................4-16
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-25
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-24
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-34
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-35
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-28
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-32
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-26
Ignition Positions.............................................2-20
Ignition Transmission Lock Check......................6-14
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-36
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-56
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror......................2-31
Inspection......................................................6-17
Brake System.............................................6-17
Engine Cooling System................................6-16
Exhaust System..........................................6-16
Fuel System...............................................6-16
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-16
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Inspection (cont.)
Steering and Suspension..............................6-16
Throttle System...........................................6-17
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(All-Wheel Drive)......................................6-17
Instrument Panel Brightness Control..................3-16
Instrument Panel.............................................3-24
Cluster.......................................................3-24
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Interior Lamps................................................3-16
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-41
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-13
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-14
Lamps...........................................................3-13
Exterior......................................................3-13
Interior.......................................................3-16Lap Belt........................................................1-26
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-16
LATCH System...............................................1-51
Child Restraints...........................................1-51
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-53
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running.....................................................2-28
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-10
Light.............................................................3-28
Air Bag Off .................................................3-28
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-27
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-32
Brake System Warning.................................3-31
Change Engine Oil......................................3-37
Charging System.........................................3-29
Check Gages Warning.................................3-38
Cruise Control.............................................3-38
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator..................3-38
Low Coolant Warning...................................3-33
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-33
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-26
Security.....................................................3-37
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-38
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-29
Locking Rear Axle............................................ 4-8
Lockout Protection..........................................2-10
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Locks............................................................. 2-8
Cargo Door Relocking.................................... 2-8
Door........................................................... 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-10
Lockout Protection.......................................2-10
Power Door.................................................. 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-8
Loss of Control...............................................4-12
Low Coolant Warning Light..............................3-33
M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-100
Maintenance Schedule.....................................6-11
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-11
At Least Once a Month................................6-11
At Least Once a Year..................................6-13
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-12
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
(160, 1 600 and 10 000km).......................6-11
Brake System Inspection..............................6-17
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-16
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-16
Fuel System Inspection................................6-16
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-11
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections......6-16
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-18
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-20
Rear Axle Service........................................6-17
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Steering and Suspension Inspection...............6-16
Throttle System Inspection............................6-17
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(All-Wheel Drive) Inspection.......................6-17
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-43
Making Turns.................................................4-42
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-33
Manual Seats................................................... 1-3
Manual Windows............................................2-16
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-5
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
U.S. Virgin Islands) ± Customer Assistance....... 7-4
Mirrors..........................................................2-31
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-31
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors........................2-32
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-34
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-34
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Mirrors (cont.)
Outside Manual Mirror..................................2-31
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-33
Outside Remote Control Mirror......................2-32
Model Reference................................................ vi
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-20
Noise Control System, Tampering......................5-49
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-100
O
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-10
Oil ................................................................3-37
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-37
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Gage............................................3-36
Older Children, Restraints................................1-34
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-36
OnStaržServices............................................2-35
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-35
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-36
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6Outside.........................................................2-32
Camper-Type Mirrors....................................2-32
Convex Mirror.............................................2-34
Heated Mirrors............................................2-34
Manual Mirror.............................................2-31
Power Mirrors.............................................2-33
Remote Control Mirror..................................2-32
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-4
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-10
P
Park (P)........................................................2-26
Shifting Into................................................2-26
Shifting Out of............................................2-29
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-15
Parking on Hills..............................................4-43
Parking.........................................................2-26
Brake........................................................2-26
Over Things That Burn.................................2-29
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-11
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections..........6-16
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-18
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-20
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Passenger Vans with an Air Bag Off Switch........1-46
Passenger Vans without an Air Bag Off
Switch.......................................................1-45
Passing.................................................4-11, 4-42
Passlock
ž......................................................2-19
Payload.....................................................4-30, ii
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-54
Playing a Compact Disc..................3-46, 3-57, 3-65
Playing a Speci®c Loaded
Compact Disc.............................................3-67
Playing the Radio...................3-41, 3-44, 3-48, 3-59
Power Steering................................................ 4-8
Power...........................................................3-18
Accessory Outlets........................................3-18
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Seat............................................................ 1-4
Steering Fluid.............................................5-34
Windows....................................................2-17
Primary Radio Controls....................................3-71
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-14
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-24
Radio Messages.............................3-43, 3-46, 3-54
Radios..........................................................3-40
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-41
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-74
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-75
Care of Your CDs........................................3-75
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-48
Radio with CD............................................3-44
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-59
Rear Seat Audio..........................................3-71
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-41
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-40
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-73
Understanding Reception..............................3-73
RDS Messages......................................3-53, 3-64
Reading Lamps..............................................3-17
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System.........3-21
Rear Axle......................................................5-47
Locking........................................................ 4-8
Service......................................................6-17
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Rear Door Security Locks.................................. 2-8
Rear Doors....................................................2-14
Rear Heating System......................................3-20
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-31
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)....................................3-71
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-6
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions.............1-28
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-28
Rear Seat Radio Controls................................3-71
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-23
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-31
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-29
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-72
Removing the Rear Seat................................... 1-6
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-66
Removing the Wheel Covers............................5-72
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-54
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-40
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash.....................................................1-75
Replacing the Rear Seats.................................. 1-8
Reporting Safety Defects................................... 7-9
Canadian Government................................... 7-9
General Motors............................................. 7-9
United States Government.............................. 7-8Restraint System Check...................................6-12
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-74
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-75
Restraint Systems...........................................1-74
Checking....................................................1-74
Replacing Parts...........................................1-75
Resynchronization............................................. 2-5
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-21
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-25
Roadside......................................................... 7-5
Assistance Program....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-28
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-30
S
Safety Belt.....................................................3-26
Reminder Light............................................3-26
Safety Belts...................................................5-83
Care of......................................................5-83
Center Passenger Position....................1-25, 1-26
Driver Position............................................1-16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-15
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-14
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-31
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-28
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-25
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Safety Belts (cont.)
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-33
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-24
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-10
Safety Chains.................................................4-40
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
Seats.............................................................. 1-3
Manual........................................................ 1-3
Power Seat.................................................. 1-4
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-6
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Secondary Latch System.................................5-69
Securing a Child Restraint................................1-56
Center Seat Position....................................1-56
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-53
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-53
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-58
Security Light.................................................3-37
Service Bulletins.............................................7-10
Service Manuals............................................... 7-9
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-33
Publications Ordering Information..................... 7-9
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle............1-73
Setting Preset PTYs................................3-52, 3-64
Setting Preset Stations............3-42, 3-45, 3-50, 3-61Setting the Time.............................................3-41
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS).........3-41
Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS).....3-40
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble).................3-42, 3-45,
3-50, 3-61
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-86
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-26
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-29
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-18
Single Stage Air Bags.....................................1-67
Skidding........................................................4-12
Sliding Side Door............................................2-11
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-17
Spare Tire Check............................................6-12
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-81
Speci®cations, Capacities.................................5-97
Speedometer..................................................3-25
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-13
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-22
Steering and Suspension Inspection..................6-16
Steering in Emergencies.................................... 4-9
Steering Tips................................................... 4-8
Steering.......................................................... 4-8
Storage Areas................................................2-36
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...............5-78
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-28
Sun Visors.....................................................2-19
Swing-Out Side Door, 60/40.............................2-13
Swing-Out Windows........................................2-18
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T
Taillamps.......................................................5-52
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-73
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-19
Passlock
ž...................................................2-19
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-17
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire In¯ation Check.........................................6-11
Tires.............................................................5-56
Buying New Tires........................................5-60
Chains.......................................................5-63
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-65
Dual Tire Operation.....................................5-57
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-64
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure...............................5-56
Inspection and Rotation................................5-58
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-61
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-62
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-62
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-59
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-23
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-50
Top Strap......................................................1-48
Torque Lock...................................................2-28
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-39
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-38
Tow/Haul Mode...............................................4-32Towing..........................................................4-29
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-29
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-31
Your Vehicle...............................................4-29
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-40
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-44
Transfer Case................................................5-46
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-24
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-10
Transmission..................................................5-19
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-19
Transportation Options...................................... 7-7
Trip Odometer................................................3-25
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-42
U
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-15
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-73
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-61
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-81
Using RDS............................................3-51, 3-62
Using Song List Mode.....................................3-69
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