2016 CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS CARGO VAN engine

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Driving and Operating 9-15
{Caution
Using a tool to force the key to
turn in the ignition could cause
damage to the switch or break the
key. Use the correct key, make
sure it is all the way in, and turn it
only with your hand. If the key
cannot be turned by hand, see
your dealer.
Ignition Switch Positions
LOCK (0): Normal parking position.
OFF (1): The engine can be turned
off without locking the steering
wheel.
ACC (2): Accessories. This position
activates electrical accessories such
as the radio when the engine is not
running.
ON (3): Normal operating position.
This position turns on the ignition
system and the electrical
accessories. START (4):
This position starts the
engine. As soon as the engine has
started, release the key.
It automatically returns to the ON
position.
Starting the Engine
To place the transmission in the
proper gear:
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). The engine will not start
in any other position. To restart the
engine when the vehicle is already
moving, use N (Neutral) only.
{Caution
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change
the way the engine operates. Any
resulting damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
See Add-On Electrical Equipment
on page 9-41.
{Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you
could damage the transmission.
Shift to P (Park) only when the
vehicle is stopped.
Starting Procedure
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). P (Park) is
recommended.
The shift lever cannot be moved
out of P (Park) and into any of
the other gear positions if the
ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position or if the key is
removed from the ignition switch.
The starter is designed not to
operate if the shift lever is in any
of the driving positions.
3. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedalby
placing the ignition switch in the

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9-16 Driving and Operating
START position. Release the
key when the engine starts.
If the engine starts, but fails to
run, repeat the above procedure.
.If the engine is very hard to
start in extremely cold
weather or when restarting,
depress the accelerator
pedal a little (approximately
1/3 to the floor) and hold it
and then crank the engine.
Release the key and the
accelerator pedal when the
engine starts.
.If the engine is very hard to
start because it is flooded,
depress the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it. Crank the engine
for five to six seconds.
After cranking the engine,
release the accelerator
pedal. Crank the engine with
your foot off the accelerator
pedal by turning the ignition
key to START. Release the
key when the engine starts.If the engine starts, but fails
to run, repeat the above
procedure.
{Caution
Do not operate the starter for
more than 15 seconds at a time.
If the engine does not start, turn
the key off and wait 10 seconds
before cranking again, otherwise
the starter could be damaged.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds after starting.
Do not race the engine while
warming it up. Drive at moderate
speed for a short distance first,
especially in cold weather.
In cold weather, keep the engine
running for a minimum of two to
three minutes before shutting it
off. Starting and stopping the
engine over a short period of
time may make the vehicle more
difficult to start. Note:
Care should be taken to
avoid situations that can lead to
potential battery discharge and
potential no-start conditions
such as:
1. Installation or extended use of
electronic accessories that
consume battery power when
the engine is not running (Phone
chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only driven short
distances. In these cases, the
battery may need to be charged
to maintain battery health.

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Driving and Operating 9-17
Parking over Things
That Burn
{Warning
Things that can burn could touch
hot exhaust parts under the
vehicle and ignite. Do not park
over papers, leaves, dry grass,
or other things that can burn.
Engine Exhaust
{Warning
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. Exposure to CO
can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:
.The vehicle idles in areas
with poor ventilation (parking
garages, tunnels, deep snow
that may block underbody
airflow or tail pipes).
.The exhaust smells or
sounds strange or different.
.The exhaust system leaks
due to corrosion or damage.
.The vehicle exhaust system
has been modified, damaged,
or improperly repaired.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.There are holes or openings
in the vehicle body from
damage or aftermarket
modifications that are not
completely sealed.
If unusual fumes are detected or
if it is suspected that exhaust is
coming into the vehicle:
.Drive it only with the windows
completely down.
.Have the vehicle repaired
immediately.
Never park the vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed
area such as a garage or a
building that has no fresh air
ventilation.

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9-18 Driving and Operating
Running the Vehicle
While Parked
It is better not to park with the
engine running.
If the vehicle is left with the engine
running, follow the proper steps to
be sure the vehicle will not move.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 9-17.
Automatic
Transmission
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
{Warning
.Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while
shifting from P (Park) or
N (Neutral) to R (Reverse), D
(Drive) or L (Low). Always
depress the brake pedal until
shifting is completed. Failure
to do so could cause you to
lose control and have an
accident.
.Cold engine idle speed is
high, so use caution when
shifting into a forward or
reverse gear before the
engine has warmed up.
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Warning (Continued)
.Do not downshift abruptly on
slippery roads. This may
cause a loss of control.
.Never shift to P (Park) or
R (Reverse) while the vehicle
is moving. This could cause
an accident.
.Except in an emergency, do
not shift to the N (Neutral)
position while driving.
Coasting with the
transmission in the
N (Neutral) position may
cause serious damage to the
transmission.
{Caution
When stopping the vehicle on an
uphill grade, do not hold the
vehicle by depressing the
accelerator pedal. The foot brake
should be used for this purpose.

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Driving and Operating 9-19
The CVT in your vehicle is
electronically controlled to produce
maximum power and smooth
operation.
The recommended operating
procedures for this transmission are
shown on the following pages.
Follow these procedures for
maximum vehicle performance and
driving enjoyment.
Note:Engine power may be
automatically reduced to protect the
CVT if the engine speed increases
quickly when driving on slippery
roads or while being tested on some
dynamometers.
Starting the Vehicle
1. After starting the engine, fully depress the foot brake pedal
before moving the shift lever out
of the P (Park) position.
2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and move the shift
lever into a driving gear. 3. Release the foot brake, then
gradually start the vehicle in
motion.
4. Stop the vehicle completely before moving the shift lever into
the P (Park) position.
The CVT is designed so the foot
brake pedal MUST be depressed
before shifting from P (Park) to any
drive position while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The shift lever cannot be moved out
of P (Park) and into any of the other
gear positions if the ignition switch
is placed in the LOCK, OFF or ACC
position or if the key is removed.
Shifting
After starting the engine, fully
depress the brake pedal and move
the shift lever from P (Park) to any
of the desired shift positions.
{Warning
Apply the parking brake if the shift
lever is in any position while the
engine is not running. Failure to
do so could cause the vehicle to
move unexpectedly or roll away
and result in serious personal
injury or property damage.

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9-20 Driving and Operating
If the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF or ACC position for any reason
while the vehicle is in N (Neutral),
or any drive position, the key cannot
be turned to the LOCK position and
be removed from the ignition switch.
If this occurs, perform the following
steps:
1. Apply the parking brake whenthe vehicle is stopped.
2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) to park the vehicle and place the
ignition switch in the LOCK
position to remove the key.
{Caution
To prevent transmission damage,
use the P (Park) or R (Reverse)
position only when the vehicle is
completely stopped.
P (Park): Use the P (Park) shift
lever position when the vehicle is
parked or when starting the engine.
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped. The brake pedal must be depressed and the shift lever button
pushed in to move the shift lever
from N (Neutral) or any drive
position to P (Park). Apply the
parking brake. When parking on a
hill, apply the parking brake first,
then place the shift lever into the
P (Park) position.
{Caution
To prevent transmission damage,
use the P (Park) or R (Reverse)
position only when the vehicle is
completely stopped.
R (Reverse): Use the R (Reverse)
position to back up. Make sure the
vehicle is completely stopped before
selecting the R (Reverse) position.
R (Reverse) speed is limited to
30 MPH (48 km/h). Do not exceed
30 MPH (48 km/h) in the
R (Reverse) position. The brake
pedal must be depressed and the
shift lever button pushed in to move the shift lever from P (Park),
N (Neutral) or any drive position to
R (Reverse).
N (Neutral):
Neither forward nor
reverse gear is engaged. The
engine can be started in this
position. You may shift to
N (Neutral) and restart a stalled
engine while the vehicle is moving.
D (Drive): Use this position for all
normal forward driving.
L (Low): Use this position for
engine braking on steep downhill
gradients/climbing steep slopes and
whenever approaching sharp bends.
Do not use the L (Low) position in
any other circumstances.
Engine power may be automatically
reduced to protect the CVT if the
engine speed increases quickly
when driving on slippery roads or
while being tested on some
dynamometers.

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Driving and Operating 9-21
Shift Lock Release
If the battery is discharged, the shift
lever may not be moved from the
P (Park) position even with the foot
brake pedal depressed.
To move the shift lever, perform the
following procedure:
1. Place the ignition switch to theLOCK position and remove
the key.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock release cover using a suitable tool. 4. Push down the shift lock release
using a suitable tool.
5. Push the shift lever button and move the shift lever to the
N (Neutral) position while
holding down the shift lock
release.
Place the ignition switch in the ON
position to unlock the steering
wheel. The vehicle may be moved
to the desired location.
Replace the removed shift lock
release cover after the operation.
If the shift lever cannot be moved
out of the P (Park) position, have a
dealer check the CVT system as
soon as possible.
Overdrive (O/D) OFF Switch
When the O/D OFF switch is
pressed with the shift lever in the D
(Drive) position, the light in the
instrument panel illuminates. See
Overdrive Off Light on page 5-15.
Use the Overdrive off mode when
you need improved engine braking.
To turn off the Overdrive off mode,
push the O/D OFF switch again.
The indicator light will turn off.

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9-22 Driving and Operating
Each time the engine is started,
or when the shift lever is shifted to
any position other than D (Drive),
the Overdrive off mode will be
automatically turned off.
Accelerator Downshift in D
Position
For passing or hill climbing, depress
the accelerator pedal to the floor.
This shifts the transmission down
into a lower gear, depending on the
vehicle speed.
Fail Safe
When the fail-safe operation occurs,
the CVT will not be shifted into the
selected driving position.
If the vehicle is driven under
extreme conditions, such as
excessive wheel spinning and
subsequent hard braking, the
fail-safe system may be activated.
The MIL may come on to indicate
the fail-safe mode is activated. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 5-11. This will occur even if all
electrical circuits are functioningproperly. In this case, place the
ignition switch in the OFF position
and wait for 10 seconds. Then place
the ignition switch back in the ON
position. The vehicle should return
to its normal operating condition. If it
does not return to its normal
operating condition, have a dealer
check the transmission and repair if
necessary.
{Warning
When the high fluid temperature
protection mode or fail-safe
operation occurs, vehicle speed
may be gradually reduced. The
reduced speed may be lower than
other traffic, which could increase
the chance of a collision. Be
especially careful when driving.
If necessary, pull to the side of
the road at a safe place and allow
the transmission to return to
normal operation, or have it
repaired if necessary.
Brakes
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
{Warning
.The ABS is a sophisticated
device, but it cannot prevent
accidents resulting from
careless or dangerous driving
techniques. It can help
maintain vehicle control
during braking on slippery
surfaces. Remember that
stopping distances on
slippery surfaces will be
longer than on normal
surfaces even with ABS.
Stopping distances may also
be longer on rough, gravel or
snow covered roads, or if you
are using tire chains. Always
maintain a safe distance from
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