2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS PASSANGER door lock

Power Door Locks
On vehicles with power door locks, the switches are
located on the doors.
T:Press the bottom of the switch to lock all the doors
at once. Press the top of the switch to unlock all the
doors at once.
When a door is locked, the inside door handle will
not work.
Cargo Door Relocking
If the side cargo door is open when the lock button is
pressed on the door or the remote keyless entry
transmitter, all doors will lock except the cargo door.
The Cargo door will only lock when they are closed or
when the delayed locking feature functions.
Delayed Locking
When locking the doors with the power lock switch and
a door open, the doors will lock five seconds after
the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to
signal that the delayed locking feature is in use.
Pressing the power lock switch twice or the lock button
on the RKE transmitter twice will override the delayed
locking feature and immediately lock all the doors.This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition.
You can program this feature using the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See DELAY DOOR LOCK
underDIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-60.
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks
Your vehicle is programmed so that when the doors are
closed, the ignition is on and the shift lever is moved
out of PARK (P), all the doors will lock. The front doors
will remain unlocked from inside the vehicle. The
doors will unlock every time you stop the vehicle and
move the shift lever back into PARK (P).
If someone needs to exit the vehicle once the doors are
locked, have that person use the manual lever or
power door lock switch for the rear doors. When the
door is closed again, it will not lock automatically. Use
the manual lever or the power door lock switch to
lock the door.
The power door locks can be programmed through
prompts displayed on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). These prompts allow you to choose
various lock and unlock settings. For more information
on programming, seeDIC Vehicle Customization on
page 3-60.
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Automatic Door Lock
The doors will automatically lock when the shift lever is
moved out of PARK (P). The automatic door locking
feature cannot be disabled.
Automatic Door Unlock
The vehicle doors with automatically unlock when the
shift lever is moved into PARK (P).
The automatic unlock feature can be disabled or
programmed in different ways if the vehicle has an
automatic transmission. SeeDIC Vehicle Customization
on page 3-60for more information.
Rear Door Security Locks
Security locks are located on the front portion of the
60/40 side swing-out door, or the side sliding door.For the 60/40 side
swing-out door, move the
button to the right for
the driver’s side door or to
the left for the passenger’s
side door to engage the
security feature.
Move the button to the left for the driver’s side door or
to the right for the passenger’s side door to return
the door locks to normal operation.60/40 Swing-Out Side
Door; Driver’s Side
Shown, Passenger’s
Side Similar
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For the side sliding door,
move the button up to
engage the security
feature. Move the button
down to return the
door locks to normal
operation.
Lockout Protection
This feature protects you from locking your key in the
vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door
is open.
If the power lock switch is pressed when either the
driver’s, passenger’s, or rear door is open, all the doors
will lock and then the driver’s door will unlock. This
feature does not include the side cargo door.
Sliding Side Door
To open the sliding side door from the outside, pull the
handle toward the rear of the vehicle and slide the
door open.
To close the sliding side door from the outside, use the
handle to slide the door toward the front of the vehicle.
When the door is closed, it will be flush with the side of
the body. Side Sliding Door
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Rear Doors
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children, can easily
open the doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle
will not open it. You increase the chance
of being thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear
safety belts properly and lock the doors
whenever you drive.
Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by extreme heat and can
suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle
whenever you leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or
stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can
help prevent this from happening.To open the rear doors from the outside, pull the handle
toward you to open the passenger side rear door first.
To open the driver side rear door, pull the latch release
at the inside edge of the door.
To close the rear doors, close the driver side rear door
first. Then, close the passenger side rear door.
Check to make sure both doors are completely closed.
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Manual Windows
To operate your manual windows, turn the hand crank
on each door to raise or lower your side door windows.
Power Windows
{CAUTION:
Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a
vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.
They can be overcome from extreme heat in
warm or hot weather and suffer permanent
injuries or even death from heat stroke.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition
key is dangerous for many reasons, children or
others could be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate the power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move. The
windows will function with the keys in the
ignition and they could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children.
When there are children in the rear seat use the
window lockout button to prevent unintentional
operation of the windows.
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Swing-Out Windows
To open the side door swing-out window, 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.Your vehicle also has rear swing-out windows.
The rear swing-out windows work the same way as the
side swing out window, but the latch is located at the
bottom edge of the window. Side Swing-Out Window
Rear Swing-Out Windows
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Enhanced Technology Glass
Your vehicle may be equipped with Enhanced
Technology Glass (ETG). ETG is part of the overall
occupant protection system on passenger vans. ETG
may help to keep passengers sitting next to these fixed
windows from being ejected through the glass in some,
but not in all crashes. Even with this glass, seat belts
must still be worn at all times. For passenger vans, use
only ETG glass approved for your vehicle for replacement
when damaged.
The following table shows laminated glass location,
based on vehicle model and options.
Vehicle Conguration ETG Locations
Eight Seat
Passenger VansSliding door forward
window
Twelve and Fifteen Seat
Passenger VansSliding door forward
window and rear-most
side windows
Long Wheelbase
Cargo VansRear-most side windows
Sun Visors
To block out glare, swing down the sun visors. You can
also swing them to the side.
Visor Vanity Mirror
You may have visor vanity mirrors, with or without
lamps. Lift the mirror cover to turn the lamps on, if you
have them.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal.
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B (ACC/ACCESSORY):This position lets you use
things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the
engine is off.
Lengthy operation of features such as the radio in the
accessory ignition position may drain the battery
and prevent your vehicle from starting. Do not operate
your vehicle in the accessory ignition position for a
long period of time.
C (ON/RUN):This is the position for driving.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key in the
ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the engine
off. You may not be able to start your vehicle if the battery
is allowed to drain for an extended period of time.
D (START):This position starts the engine.
Key In the Ignition
Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it is an
easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you leave the
key in the ignition and park your vehicle, a chime
will sound, when you open the driver’s door. Always
remember to remove your key from the ignition and take
it with you. This will lock your ignition and transaxle.
Also, always remember to lock the doors.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key in the
ignition while your vehicle is parked. You may not be
able to start your vehicle after it has been parked for an
extended period of time.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories can be used for up to
10 minutes after the engine is turned off:
•Audio System
•Power Windows
These features will work when the ignition key is in
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned
from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, power to the radio will
continue to work 10 minutes or until the driver’s door is
opened. The power windows will continue to work
for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened.
Starting the Engine
If your vehicle has the DURAMAX®Diesel engine, see
the DURAMAX®Diesel manual for more information.
To place the transmission in the proper gear:
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine will not start in any other position -- this is
a safety feature. To restart when you are already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
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