2016 CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS CARGO VAN light

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Climate Controls 8-3
The rear window defogger can be
turned off by pressing
1again or
by turning the ignition to ACC/
ACCESSORY or LOCK.
M(Heated Outside Mirrors, If
Equipped): Press to turn on or off.
An indicator light comes on in the
display to show that the feature is
on. This helps to clear fog or frost
from the surface of the mirror. The
ignition must be in the ON position
for the heated outside mirrors
to work.
{Caution
Using a razor blade or sharp
object on the inside rear window
can damage the antenna or
defogger. Repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Do not stick anything to the rear
window.
Air Vents
Adjustable air vents are on the sides
and center of the instrument panel.
Open, close, or turn the slats to
adjust the airflow.
Move the sliding knob to adjust the
airflow.

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3. Turn the steering wheel to gostraight down the roadway.
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that
correspond to the vehicle's three
control systems:
.Braking Skid —wheels are not
rolling.
.Steering or Cornering Skid —
too much speed or steering in a
curve causes tires to slip and
lose cornering force.
.Acceleration Skid —too much
throttle causes the driving
wheels to spin.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids
by taking reasonable care suited to
existing conditions, and by not
overdriving those conditions. But
skids are always possible. If the vehicle starts to slide, follow
these suggestions:
.Ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and steer the
way you want the vehicle to go.
The vehicle may straighten out.
Be ready for a second skid if it
occurs.
.Slow down and adjust your
driving according to weather
conditions. Stopping distance
can be longer and vehicle
control can be affected when
traction is reduced by water,
snow, ice, gravel, or other
material on the road. Learn to
recognize warning clues
—such
as enough water, ice, or packed
snow on the road to make a
mirrored surface —and slow
down when you have any doubt.
.Try to avoid sudden steering,
acceleration, or braking,
including reducing vehicle speed
by shifting to a lower gear. Any
sudden changes could cause
the tires to slide. Remember: Antilock brakes help
avoid only the braking skid.
Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce
vehicle traction and affect your
ability to stop and accelerate.
Always drive slower in these types
of driving conditions and avoid
driving through large puddles and
deep‐standing or flowing water.
{Warning
Wet brakes can cause crashes.
They might not work as well in a
quick stop and could cause
pulling to one side. You could
lose control of the vehicle.
After driving through a large
puddle of water or a car/vehicle
wash, lightly apply the brake
pedal until the brakes work
normally.
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cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death.
If the vehicle is stuck in the snow:
.Clear away snow from around
the base of your vehicle,
especially any that is blocking
the exhaust pipe.
.Check again from time to
time to be sure snow does
not collect there.
.Open a window about 5 cm
(2 in) on the side of the
vehicle that is away from the
wind to bring in fresh air.
.Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
.Adjust the climate control
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vehicle and set the fan speed
to the highest setting. See
“Climate Control Systems.”
For more information about
carbon monoxide, see Engine
Exhaust on page 9-17.
To save fuel, run the engine for only
short periods as needed to warm
the vehicle and then shut the engine
off and close the window most of
the way to save heat. Repeat this
until help arrives but only when you
feel really uncomfortable from the
cold. Moving about to keep warm
also helps.
If it takes some time for help to
arrive, now and then when you run
the engine, push the accelerator
pedal slightly so the engine runs
faster than the idle speed. This
keeps the battery charged to restart
the vehicle and to signal for help
with the headlamps. Do this as little
as possible to save fuel.
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the
wheels to free the vehicle when
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
If stuck too severely for the traction
system to free the vehicle, turn the
traction system off and use the
rocking method. See Traction
Control/Electronic Stability Control
on page 9-25.
{Warning
If the vehicle's tires spin at high
speed, they can explode, and you
or others could be injured. The
vehicle can overheat, causing an
engine compartment fire or other
damage. Spin the wheels as little
as possible and avoid going
above 56 km/h (35 mph).

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Rocking the Vehicle to Get
it Out
Turn the steering wheel left and
right to clear the area around the
front wheels. Turn off any traction
system. Shift back and forth
between R (Reverse) and a low
forward gear, spinning the wheels
as little as possible. To prevent
transmission wear, wait until the
wheels stop spinning before shifting
gears. Release the accelerator
pedal while shifting, and press
lightly on the accelerator pedal
when the transmission is in gear.
Slowly spinning the wheels in the
forward and reverse directions
causes a rocking motion that could
free the vehicle. If that does not get
the vehicle out after a few tries, it
might need to be towed out. If the
vehicle does need to be towed out,
seeTowing the Vehicle on
page 10-59.
Vehicle Load Limits
It is very important to know how
much weight the vehicle can
carry. This weight is called the
vehicle capacity weight and
includes the weight of all
occupants, cargo and all
nonfactory-installed options.
Two labels on the vehicle show
how much weight it may
properly carry, the Tire and
Loading Information label and
the Certification label.
{Warning
Do not load the vehicle any
heavier than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR), or either the
maximum front or rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
This can cause systems to
break and change the way the
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vehicle handles. This could
cause loss of control and a
crash. Overloading can also
shorten the life of the vehicle.
Tire and Loading Information
Label
Label Example
A vehicle specific Tire and
Loading Information label is
attached to the vehicle's center

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new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this
breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake
linings.
Following break-in, engine speed
and load can be gradually
increased.
Ignition Positions
The ignition lock is designed so that
the ignition switch cannot be turned
to the LOCK position until the shift
lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.
.When placing the ignition switch
in the LOCK position, make sure
that the shift lever is in the
P (Park) position.
.When removing the key from the
ignition switch (if it is inserted),
make sure that the shift lever is
in the P (Park) position.
When the ignition switch cannot be
placed to the LOCK position:
1. Shift the shift lever to the P (Park) position.
2. Move the ignition switch slightly in the ON direction.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
4. Remove the key if it is inserted in the ignition switch.
{Warning
Turning off the vehicle while
moving may cause loss of power
assist in the brake and steering
systems and disable the airbags.
While driving, only shut the
vehicle off in an emergency.
If the ignition switch is placed to the
LOCK position, the shift lever
cannot be moved from the P (Park)
position.
The shift lever can be moved if the
ignition switch is in the ON position
and the foot brake pedal is
depressed.
There is an OFF position between
the LOCK and ACC positions. The
OFF position is indicated by a “1”on
the key cylinder.

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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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the vehicle in front of you.
Ultimately, the driver is
responsible for safety.
.Tire type and condition may
also affect braking
effectiveness.
.When replacing tires, install
the specified size of tires on
all four wheels.
.When installing a spare tire,
make sure that it is the proper
size and type as specified on
the Tire and Loading
Information label.
.For additional information,
refer to“Wheels and Tires” in
the “Vehicle Care” section of
this manual.
This vehicle has ABS, an advanced
electronic braking system that helps
prevent a braking skid. The ABS operates at speeds above
5–10 km/h (3–6 mph). The speed
varies according to road conditions.
When the vehicle begins to drive
away, ABS checks itself.
A momentary motor or clicking noise
might be heard while this test is
going on, and it might even be
noticed that the brake pedal moves
a little. This is normal.
MetricEnglish
If there is a problem with ABS, this
warning light stays on. See Antilock
Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
on page 5-15.
If driving safely on a wet road and it
becomes necessary to slam on the
brakes and continue braking to
avoid a sudden obstacle, a
computer senses the wheels are
slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer
will separately work the brakes at
each wheel.
ABS can change the brake pressure
to each wheel, as required, faster
than any driver could. This can help
you steer around the obstacle while
braking hard.
As the brakes are applied, the
computer keeps receiving updates
on wheel speed and controls
braking pressure accordingly.
Remember: ABS does not change
the time needed to get a foot up to
the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance. If you get too
close to the vehicle in front of you,
there will not be enough time to
apply the brakes if that vehicle
suddenly slows or stops. Always
leave enough room up ahead to
stop, even with ABS.
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold
the brake pedal down firmly and let
ABS work. You may hear the ABS

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pump or motor operating and feel
the brake pedal pulsate. This is
normal.
Braking in Emergencies
ABS allows you to steer and brake
at the same time. In many
emergencies, steering can help
more than even the very best
braking.
Brake Force Distribution
During braking while driving through
turns, the system optimizes the
distribution of force to each of the
four wheels depending on the radius
of the turn.
Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull up
on the parking brake handle. It is
not necessary to press the release
button in while applying the parking
brake. If the ignition is in the ON/
RUN position, the brake system
warning light will come on. See
Brake System Warning Light on
page 5-14.
{Warning
.Be sure the parking brake is
fully released before driving.
Failure to do so can cause
brake failure and lead to an
accident.
.Do not release the parking
brake from outside the
vehicle.
.Do not use the shift lever in
place of the parking brake.
When parking, be sure the
parking brake is fully
engaged.
.Do not leave children
unattended in a vehicle. They
could release the parking
brake and cause an accident.
To release the parking brake:
1. Shift the transmission to P (Park). Hold the brake
pedal down.