2016 CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS battery

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Lighting 6-1
Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-2
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on the
turn signal lever on the left side of
the steering column.
There are three positions:
OFF: Turns all the lamps off,
except the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL).
; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the
parking lamps including all lamps,
except the headlamps.
5 (Headlamps): Turns on the
headlamps together with the parking
lamps and instrument panel lights. Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder A warning chime sounds if the driver
door is opened while the ignition is
off and the exterior lamps are on.
Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer
2 3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer): Push the turn signal
lever away from you and release, to
turn the high beams on. To return to
low beams, push the lever again or
pull it toward you and release.
This indicator light turns on in the
instrument cluster when the
high-beam headlamps are on.

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Lighting 6-5The light turns off after a period of
time unless the ignition switch is put
in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON
position.
The light turns off automatically after
a period of time while the doors are
open to prevent the battery from
becoming discharged.
Reading Lamps
There are reading lamps on the
overhead console.
Press (1) to turn the reading lamp
on or (2) to turn the reading
lamp off. Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver If the ignition is turned off and the
parking lamps or headlamps have
been left on, they will automatically
turn off after a period of time. This
protects against draining the battery.

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7-6 Infotainment System
Radio Reception Frequency interference and static
can occur during normal radio
reception if items such as cell phone
chargers, vehicle convenience
accessories, and external electronic
devices are plugged into the
accessory power outlet. If there is
interference or static, unplug the
item from the accessory power
outlet.
AM The range for most AM stations is
greater than for FM, especially at
night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere with
each other. For better radio
reception, most AM radio stations
boost the power levels during the
day, and then reduce these levels
during the night. Static can also
occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio
reception. When this happens, try
reducing the treble on the radio.
FM Stereo FM stereo gives the best sound, but
FM signals reach only about 16 to
65 km (10 to 40 mi). Tall buildings or
hills can interfere with FM signals,
causing the sound to fade in
and out.
Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage may cause
interference with the radio. This
interference may occur when
making or receiving phone calls,
charging the phone's battery,
or simply having the phone on. This
interference causes an increased
level of static while listening to the
radio. If static is received while
listening to the radio, unplug the
cellular phone and turn it off. Fixed Mast Antenna The multi-band antenna is on the
roof of the vehicle. The antenna is
used for AM, FM, and navigation
System, if equipped. Tall buildings,
hills, trees, heavy foliage, tunnels,
bridges, and garages will affect
reception. Keep the antenna clear of
obstructions for clear reception.
Make sure there is sufficient
clearance when entering garages or
parking structures.

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7-10 Infotainment System Drivers are encouraged to set up
any auxiliary device while the
vehicle is in P (Park). See
Defensive Driving on page 9-2 for
more information on driver
distraction.
VOL (Volume): Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the volume of the portable
player. Additional volume
adjustments might have to be made
from the portable device if the
volume is not loud or soft enough.
AUX (Auxiliary): Press to play a
portable audio device. To use a portable audio player,
connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to
the auxiliary input jack. When a
device is connected, press the AUX
button to begin playing audio from
the device.
For optimal sound quality, increase
the portable audio device's volume
to the loudest level.
It is always best to power the
portable audio device through its
own battery while playing.
Phone Bluetooth If equipped with Bluetooth ®
capability, the system can interact
with many cell phones, allowing: .
Placement and receipt of calls in
a hands-free mode. .
Sharing of the cell phone ’ s
address book or contact list with
the vehicle.
To minimize driver distraction,
before driving, and with the vehicle
parked: .
Become familiar with the
features of the cell phone.
Organize the phone book and
contact lists clearly and delete
duplicate or rarely used entries.
If possible, program speed dial
or other shortcuts. .
Review the controls and
operation of the infotainment
system.

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9-8 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued)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
system to a setting that
circulates the air inside the
(Continued) Warning (Continued) 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 .
{ WarningIf 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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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.
{ CautionDo 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 9-21Shift 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 the
LOCK 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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Driving and Operating 9-41Warning (Continued) .
Place the nozzle inside the fill
opening of the container
before dispensing fuel, and
keep it in contact with the fill
opening until filling is
complete. .
Fill the container no more
than 95% full to allow for
expansion. .
Do not smoke, light matches,
or use lighters while
pumping fuel. .
Avoid using cell phones or
other electronic devices. Trailer Towing General Towing
Information The vehicle is neither designed nor
intended to tow a trailer.
Conversions and
Add-Ons Add-On Electrical
Equipment
{ CautionSome electrical equipment can
damage the vehicle or cause
components to not work and
would not be covered by the
warranty. Always check with your
dealer before adding electrical
equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the
vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the
vehicle is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to the vehicle, see
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 3-28 and Adding
Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 3-29 .