2016 CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS warning

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
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Driving and Operating 9-17
Parking over Things
That Burn
{ WarningThings 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
{ WarningEngine 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.
See Engine 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.
(Continued) 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 9-19The 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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9-22 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 functioning properly. 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.
{ WarningWhen 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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Driving and Operating 9-23Warning (Continued) 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.
Metric English
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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9-24 Driving and Operating 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.

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Driving and Operating 9-252. Pull the parking brake handle up
until you can press the release
button.
3. Hold the release button in as
you move the brake handle all
the way down.
{ CautionDriving with the parking brake on
can overheat the brake system
and cause premature wear or
damage to brake system parts.
Make sure that the parking brake
is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
Parking Brake Break-in
Break-in the brake shoes whenever
the effect of the parking brake is
weakened or whenever the brake
shoes and/or drums are replaced, in
order to assure the best brake
performance. This procedure can be
performed at the dealer. Ride Control Systems Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control System Operation The vehicle has a Traction Control
System (TCS) and Electronic
Stability Control, an electronic
stability control system. These
systems use various sensors to
monitor driver inputs and vehicle
motion. Under certain driving
conditions, the TCS and Electronic
Stability Control systems help to
perform the following functions: .
Control brake pressure to reduce
wheel slip on one slipping drive
wheel so power is transferred to
a non – slipping drive wheel on
the same axle. .
Control brake pressure and
engine output to reduce drive
wheel slip based on vehicle
speed (traction control function). .
Control brake pressure at
individual wheels and engine
output to help the driver maintain
control of the vehicle in the
following conditions:
‐ Understeer (vehicle tends to
not follow the steered path
despite increased steering
input)
‐ Oversteer (vehicle tends to
spin due to certain road or
driving conditions)
TCS and Electronic Stability Control
can help the driver to maintain
control of the vehicle, but cannot
prevent loss of vehicle control in all
driving situations.
When the TCS and Electronic
Stability Control systems operate,
the
d indicator in the instrument
cluster flashes to note the following: .
The road may be slippery or the
system may determine some
action is required to help keep
the vehicle on the steered path.

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Driving and Operating 9-27noise may be heard and/or a
pulsation in the brake pedal may be
felt. This is normal and is not an
indication of a malfunction.
Adding accessories can affect the
vehicle performance. See
Accessories and Modifications on
page 10-3 .
{ Warning .
The Traction Control System
(TCS) and Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system are
designed to help the driver
maintain stability but do not
prevent accidents due to
abrupt steering operation at
high speeds or by careless or
dangerous driving
techniques. Reduce vehicle
speed and be especially
careful when driving and
cornering on slippery
surfaces and always drive
carefully.
(Continued) Warning (Continued) .
Do not modify the vehicle ’ s
suspension. If suspension
parts such as shock
absorbers, struts, springs,
stabilizer bars, bushings, and
wheels are not recommended
for your vehicle or are
extremely deteriorated, the
TCS and ESC systems may
not operate properly. This
could adversely affect vehicle
handling performance, and
the
d indicator may flash or
the
d indicator light may
illuminate. .
If brake related parts such as
brake pads, rotors, and
calipers are not
recommended or are
extremely deteriorated, the
TCS and ESC systems may
(Continued) Warning (Continued) not operate properly and the
d indicator light may
illuminate. .
If engine control related parts
are not recommended or are
extremely deteriorated, the
d indicator light may illuminate. .
When driving on extremely
inclined surfaces such as
higher banked corners, the
TCS and ESC systems may
not operate properly and the
d indicator may flash or the
d indicator light may
illuminate. Do not drive on
these types of roads. .
When driving on an unstable
surface such as a turntable,
ferry, elevator, or ramp, the
d indicator may flash or the
d indicator light may illuminate.
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