2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS PASSANGER service indicator

Notice:Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that
contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing
methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel
system and also damage the plastic and rubber
parts. That damage would not be covered under
your warranty.
Some gasolines that are not reformulated for
low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing
additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you
buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT.
General Motors recommends against the use of
such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce
the life of spark plugs and the performance of the
emission control system may be affected. The
malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs,
return to your authorized GM dealer for service.Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside the
United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard
to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel
not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly
repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not
be covered by your warranty.
To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or
contact a major oil company that does business in the
country where you will be driving.
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Brake Wear
Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make
a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads
are worn and new pads are needed. The sound
may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle
is moving, except when you are pushing on the
brake pedal firmly.
{CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that
soon your brakes will not work well. That
could lead to an accident. When you hear the
brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle
serviced.Notice:Continuing to drive with worn-out brake
pads could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in
the proper sequence to GM torque specifications.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in
pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
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Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-6
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors........................................7-16
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................7-16
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-15
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-16
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Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-14
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light.............3-42
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dome Lamp Override......................................3-15
Dome Lamps .................................................3-15
Door
60/40 Swing-Out Side Door...........................2-11
Cargo Door Relocking.................................... 2-8
Locks.......................................................... 2-7
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-8Door (cont.)
Rear Doors.................................................2-12
Sliding Side Door........................................2-10
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-16
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-17
City ...........................................................4-20
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-3
Freeway.....................................................4-21
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-24
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-18
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-30
Winter........................................................4-25
Dual Tire Operation.........................................5-61
EElectrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-94
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-96
Floor Console Fuse Block.............................5-95
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-94
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-94
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-94
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Light (cont.)
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-36
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-29
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder....................3-26
Reduced Engine Power................................3-41
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-26
Security.....................................................3-40
StabiliTrak
®Indicator....................................3-35
StabiliTrak®Not Ready.................................3-35
Tow/Haul Mode ...........................................3-42
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-16
Exit ...........................................................3-16
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-30
Locking Rear Axle............................................ 4-8
Lockout Protection............................................ 2-9
Locks
Cargo Door Relocking.................................... 2-8
Door ........................................................... 2-7
Lockout Protection......................................... 2-9
Power Door .................................................. 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-8
Loss of Control...............................................4-16
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-10
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-11
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
(160, 1 600 and 10 000km)......................... 6-9
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-16
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-15
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-13
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-36
Manual Seats................................................... 1-3
Manual Windows............................................2-15
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Safety Belts
Care of ......................................................5-87
Center Passenger Position....................1-25, 1-26
Driver Position............................................1-16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-16
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-15
Rear Outside Passenger Positions.................1-26
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides...................1-28
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-24
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-24
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-10
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................1-23
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
Manual........................................................ 1-3
Power Seat.................................................. 1-4
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-7
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Secondary Latch System.................................5-80
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Seat Position....................................1-54
Rear Outside Seat Position or the
Second Row Center Seat Position..............1-52
Right Front Seat Position......................1-56, 1-60
Security Light.................................................3-40Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modifications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle.......................................... 5-5
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-3
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-36
Publications Ordering Information...................7-16
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-82
Setting the Time
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS).........3-45
Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS).....3-45
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-91
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-25
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-26
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-23
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Sliding Side Door............................................2-10
Spare Tire.....................................................5-84
Installing....................................................5-75
Removing...................................................5-72
Storing.......................................................5-82
Specifications, Capacities.................................5-99
Speedometer..................................................3-25
StabiliTrak
®System.......................................... 4-9
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light................................3-35
StabiliTrak®Not Ready Light.............................3-35
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U
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-77
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-66
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-30
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders..................................................7-10
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).............................................5-93
Service Parts Identification Label...................5-93
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-20
Visors...........................................................2-17
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-32
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-23
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6Warnings (cont.)
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-67
Different Size..............................................5-65
Replacement...............................................5-67
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-41
Windows.......................................................2-14
Manual......................................................2-15
Power ........................................................2-15
Swing-Out Windows.....................................2-16
Windshield
Washer......................................................3-10
Washer Fluid..............................................5-33
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................5-52
Wiper Blades, Cleaning................................5-89
Wiper Fuses...............................................5-94
Wipers......................................................... 3-9
Winter Driving................................................4-25
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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