2016 CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS lock

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
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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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9-20 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 when
the 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.
{ CautionTo 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 9-21Shift 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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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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Driving and Operating 9-39
Filling the Tank
{ WarningFuel vapors and fuel fires burn
violently and can cause injury or
death. .
To help avoid injuries to you
and others, read and follow
all the instructions on the fuel
pump island. .
Turn off the engine when
refueling. .
Keep sparks, flames, and
smoking materials away
from fuel. .
Do not leave the fuel pump
unattended. .
Do not reenter the vehicle
while pumping fuel. .
Keep children away from the
fuel pump and never let
children pump fuel.
(Continued) Warning (Continued) .
Fuel can spray out if the fuel
cap is opened too quickly.
This spray can happen if the
tank is nearly full, and is
more likely in hot weather.
Open the fuel cap slowly and
wait for any hiss noise to stop
then unscrew the cap all
the way. The fuel cap is behind a hinged fuel
door on the passenger side of the
vehicle. The fuel door release is
below the instrument panel. To open
the fuel-filler door, pull the release.
To lock, close the fuel-filler door
securely.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it
slowly counterclockwise.
While refueling, hang the tethered
fuel cap from the hook on the
fuel door.

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9-40 Driving and Operating Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not
top off or overfill the tank and wait a
few seconds after you have finished
pumping before removing the
nozzle. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon as possible. See
Exterior Care on page 10-61 .
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it
clockwise until it clicks. Make sure
the cap is fully installed.
{ WarningIf a fire starts while you are
refueling, do not remove the
nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by
notifying the station attendant.
Leave the area immediately. { CautionIf a new fuel cap is needed, be
sure to get the right type of cap
from your dealer. The wrong type
of fuel cap may not fit properly,
may cause the malfunction
indicator lamp to light, and could
damage the fuel tank and
emissions system. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 5-11 .
LOOSE FUEL CAP Warning
Message
The LOOSE FUEL CAP message
displays in the odometer when the
fuel cap is not tightened correctly
after the vehicle has been refueled.
See Fuel System Messages on
page 5-20 .
Failure to tighten the fuel cap
properly after the LOOSE FUEL
CAP warning message is displayed
may cause the malfunction indicator light (MIL) to turn on. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 5-11 .
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container
{ WarningFilling a portable fuel container
while it is in the vehicle can cause
fuel vapors that can ignite either
by static electricity or other
means. You or others could be
badly burned and the vehicle
could be damaged. Always: .
Use approved fuel
containers. .
Remove the container from
the vehicle, trunk, or pickup
bed before filling. .
Place the container on the
ground.
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Vehicle Care 10-1
Vehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements . . . . 10-2
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own
Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Engine Compartment
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-11
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . 10-16
Overheated Engine
Protection
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17 Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Wiper Blade
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal and Parking
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Electrical System Electrical System
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Wheels and Tires Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . 10-28
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Tire Terminology and
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Tire Pressure Monitor
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Different Size Tires and
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-45
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46