2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CARGO VAN maintenance

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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
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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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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
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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
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New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-20
Noise Control System, Tampering......................5-49
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-100
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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
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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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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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