2017 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CARGO VAN engine

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Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
To r e p l a c e t h e b a t t e r y :
1. Separate the transmitter with aflat, thin object, such as a flathead screwdriver.
.Carefully insert the tool intothe notch located along theparting line of the
transmitter. Do not insertthe tool too far. Stop assoon as resistance is felt.
.Tw i s t t h e t o o l u n t i l t h etransmitter is separated.
2. Remove the old battery. Do notuse a metal object.
3. Insert the new battery, positiveside facing down. Replace withaCR2032orequivalentbattery.
4. Snap the transmitter backtogether.
Remote Vehicle Start
This vehicle may have a remotestart feature. This feature allows youto start the engine from outside thevehicle. It may also start thevehicle's heating or air conditioningsystems. SeeClimate ControlSystems0158.
Laws in some local communitiesmay restrict the use of remotestarters. For example, some lawsmay require a person using remotestart to have the vehicle in view
when doing so. Check localregulations for any requirements onremote starting of vehicles.
Do not use the remote start featureif the vehicle is low on fuel. Thevehicle may run out of fuel.
The RKE transmitter range may beless while the vehicle is running.
There are other conditions whichcan affect the performance of thetransmitter, seeRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System025.
/:This button will be on the RKEtransmitter if you have remote start.
To s t a r t t h e e n g i n e u s i n g t h e r e m o t estart feature:
1. Press and releaseQon the
transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold/
until the turn signal lampsflash. If you cannot see thevehicle's lamps, press and holdfor at least four seconds.

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When the engine starts, theparking lamps will turn on andremain on while the engine isrunning. The doors will belocked.
The engine will continue to runfor 10 minutes. After30 seconds, repeat the steps ifa10-minuteextensionisdesired. Remote start can beextended only once.
After entering the vehicle during aremote start, insert and turn the keyto ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.
The maximum number of remotestarts between ignition cycles withthe key is two.
If the remote start procedure is usedagain before the first 10 minute timeframe has ended, the first10 minutes will immediately expireand the second 10 minute timeframe will start.
After the engine has been remotestarted two times, the ignition switchmust be turned to ON/RUN and then
back to LOCK/OFF using the keybefore the remote start procedurecan be used again.
To c a n c e l a r e m o t e s t a r t d o a n y o fthe following:
.Press and hold/until the
parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warningflashers.
.Turn the ignition on and thenback off.
The remote vehicle start feature willnot operate if:
.The key is in the ignition.
.The hood is open.
.The hazard warning flashersare on.
.There is an emission controlsystem malfunction. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp(Check Engine Light)0102.
.The engine coolant temperatureis too high.
.The oil pressure is low.
.Tw o r e m o t e v e h i c l e s t a r t s h a v ealready been provided.
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
.Passengers, especiallychildren, can easily openthe doors and fall out of amoving vehicle. When adoor is locked, the handlewill not open it. The chanceof being thrown out of thevehicle in a crash isincreased if the doors arenot locked. So, allpassengers should wearsafety belts properly and thedoors should be lockedwhenever the vehicle isdriven.
.Yo u n g c h i l d r e n w h o g e t i n t ounlocked vehicles may beunable to get out. A childcan be overcome by
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If the engine does not start and thesecurity message comes on, thekey may have a damagedtransponder. Turn the ignition offand try again.
If the engine still does not start, andthe key appears to be undamaged,try another ignition key. If the enginestill does not start with the other key,the vehicle needs service. If thevehicle does start, the first key maybe faulty. See your dealer or alocksmith who can service thePA S S - K e y I I I + t o h a v e a n e wkey made.
It is possible for the PASS-Key III+decoder to learn the transpondervalue of a new or replacement key.Up to eight keys may beprogrammed for the vehicle. Thisprocedure is for learning additionalkeys only. If all the currentlyprogrammed keys are lost or do notoperate, you must see your dealeror a locksmith who can servicePA S S - K e y I I I + t o h a v e k e y s m a d eand programmed to the system.
See your dealer or a locksmith whocan service PASS-Key III+ to get anew key blank that is cut exactly asthe ignition key that operates thesystem.
To p r o g r a m t h e n e w k e y :
1. Verify the new key has1
stamped on it.
2. Insert the original, alreadyprogrammed key into theignition lock cylinder and startthe engine. If the engine willnot start, see your dealer forservice.
3. After the engine has started,turn the key to LOCK/OFF andremove the key.
4. Insert the key to beprogrammed and turn it to ON/RUN within 10 seconds ofremoving the previous key.
The security message will turnoff once the key has beenprogrammed. It may not beapparent that the securitymessage went on due to howquickly the key is programmed.
5. Repeat Steps 1–4ifadditionalkeys are to be programmed.
If you lose or damage aPA S S - K e y I I I + k e y, s e e y o u r d e a l e ror a locksmith who can servicePA S S - K e y I I I + t o h a v e a n e wkey made.
Do not leave the key or device thatdisarms or deactivates thetheft-deterrent system in the vehicle.

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the windshield or being able to steerthe vehicle, nor does it preventpeople from leaving the vehicle.
{Warning
When an airbag inflates, there
may be dust in the air. This dust
could cause breathing problems
for people with a history of
asthma or other breathing trouble.
To a v o i d t h i s , e v e r y o n e i n t h e
vehicle should get out as soon as
it is safe to do so. If you have
breathing problems but cannot
get out of the vehicle after an
airbag inflates, then get fresh air
by opening a window or a door.
If you experience breathing
problems following an airbag
deployment, you should seek
medical attention.
The vehicle has a feature that mayautomatically unlock the doors(if equipped with power door locks),turn on the interior lamps andhazard warning flashers, and shutoff the fuel system after the airbags
inflate. The feature may alsoactivate, without airbag inflation,after an event that exceeds apredetermined threshold. You canlock the doors, and turn off theinterior lamps and the hazardwarning flashers by using thecontrols for those features.
{Warning
Acrashsevereenoughtoinflate
the airbags may have also
damaged important functions in
the vehicle, such as the fuel
system, brake and steering
systems, etc. Even if the vehicle
appears to be drivable after a
moderate crash, there may be
concealed damage that could
make it difficult to safely operate
the vehicle.
Use caution if you should attempt
to restart the engine after a crash
has occurred.
In many crashes severe enough toinflate the airbag, windshields arebroken by vehicle deformation.
Additional windshield breakage mayalso occur from the front outboardpassenger airbag.
.Airbags are designed to inflateonly once. After an airbaginflates, you will need some newparts for the airbag system.If you do not get them, the airbagsystem will not be there to helpprotect you in another crash.Anew system will include airbagmodules and possibly otherparts. The service manual forthe vehicle covers the need toreplace other parts.
.The vehicle has a crash sensingand diagnostic module whichrecords information after acrash. SeeVehicle DataRecording and Privacy0324andEvent DataRecorders0324.
.Let only qualified technicianswork on the airbag systems.Improper service can mean thatan airbag system will not workproperly. See your dealer forservice.

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Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 88Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 88Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 89Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . 97Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . 99Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . 99
Airbag On-Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . 100Charging System Light . . . . . . . 101Malfunction Indicator Lamp(Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . 102Brake System WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104To w / H a u l M o d e L i g h t . . . . . . . . . 1 0 5StabiliTrak®OFF Light . . . . . . . . 105Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak®Light . . . . . . . . . . . 105Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 106Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 106Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 107Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 107Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . 107
Information Displays
Driver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Battery Voltage and ChargingMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Brake System Messages . . . . . 112Compass Messages . . . . . . . . . . 113Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . 113
Engine Cooling SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . 114Engine Power Messages . . . . . 114Fuel System Messages . . . . . . . 115Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . 115Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Object Detection SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Ride Control SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Airbag System Messages . . . . . 117Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 117Service Vehicle Messages . . . . 117Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Transmission Messages . . . . . . 118Vehicle ReminderMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 119

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The power outlet is not designed forthe following, and may not workproperly if they are plugged in:
.Equipment with high initial peakwattage, such ascompressor-driven refrigeratorsand electric power tools.
.Other equipment requiring anextremely stable power supply,such asmicrocomputer-controlledelectric blankets and touchsensor lamps.
.Medical equipment.
Cigarette Lighter
If equipped with a cigarette lighter,to heat push it in all the way and letgo. When it is ready for use, it willpop back out by itself.
Do not use the lighter to plug inaccessory devices. Use the poweroutlets provided.
Caution
Holding a cigarette lighter in while
it is heating does not let the
lighter back away from the
heating element when it is hot.
Damage from overheating can
occur to the lighter or heating
element, or a fuse could be
blown. Do not hold a cigarette
lighter in while it is heating.
Ashtrays
If equipped with a removableashtray, it can be placed into thefront floor console cupholder. Openthe cover to use.
Caution
If papers, pins, or other
flammable items are put in the
ashtray, hot cigarettes or other
smoking materials could ignite
them and possibly damage the
vehicle. Never put flammable
items in the ashtray.
Warning Lights,
Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning lights and gauges cansignal that something is wrongbefore it becomes serious enoughto cause an expensive repair orreplacement. Paying attention to thewarning lights and gauges couldprevent injury.
Some warning lights come on brieflywhen the engine is started toindicate they are working. Whenone of the warning lights comes onand stays on while driving, or whenone of the gauges shows there maybe a problem, check the section thatexplains what to do. Waiting to dorepairs can be costly and evendangerous.

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If the vehicle has a diesel engine,see the Duramax diesel supplementfor more information.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehiclespeed in kilometers per hour (km/h)and miles per hour (mph).
Odometer
The odometer shows how far thevehicle has been driven, in eitherkilometers or miles.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer shows how farthe vehicle has been driven sincethe trip odometer was last reset.
The trip odometer is accessed andreset through the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). SeeDriverInformation Center (DIC)0108.
Fuel Gauge
Metric
English
The fuel gauge, when the ignition ison, indicates how much fuel is left inthe vehicle fuel tank.
An arrow on the fuel gaugeindicates the side of the vehicle thefuel door is on.
The gauge first indicates emptybefore the vehicle is out of fuel, andthe fuel tank should berefueled soon.
Listed are four situations customersmight experience with the fuelgauge. None of these indicate aproblem with the fuel gauge:

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.At the gas station, the fuel pumpshuts off before the gaugereads full.
.It takes a little more or less fuelto fill up than the fuel gaugeindicated. For example, thegauge may have indicated thetank was half full, but it actuallytook a little more or less thanhalf the tank's capacity to fillthe tank.
.The gauge moves a little whileturning a corner or speeding up.
.The gauge does not go back toempty when the ignition isturned off.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,see the Duramax dieselsupplement.
Engine Oil Pressure
Gauge
Metric
English
The oil pressure gauge shows theengine oil pressure in psi (poundsper square inch) or kPa (kilopascals)when the engine is running.
Oil pressure may vary with enginespeed, outside temperature and oilviscosity, but readings above thelow pressure zone indicate thenormal operating range.
Areadinginthelowpressurezonemay be caused by a dangerouslylow oil level or other problemcausing low oil pressure.