2018 CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS ESP

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Training
To train a voice:1. Park the vehicle in a reasonably quiet outdoor
location.
2. Sit in the driver seat with the engine running and the parking
brake on.
3. Press and hold
g Vfor more
than five seconds.
4. The system responds with, “Press the PHONE/SEND
(
gV) for the hands-free
phone system to enter the
voice adaptation mode or press
the PHONE/END (
V) to select
a different language.” See
“Language” previously in this
section.
5. Voice memory A or B is automatically selected. If both
memory locations are already
used, the system will prompt
you to overwrite one. Follow
the instructions provided by the
system. 6. When the preparation is
complete and you are ready to
begin, press
gV.
7. The VA mode will be explained. Follow the instructions
provided by the system.
8. When the training is finished, the system will tell you that an
adequate number of phrases
have been recorded.
9. The system will announce that VA has been completed and
the system is ready.
The VA mode will stop if:
. The
gVcontrol is pressed for
more than five seconds in
VA mode.
. The vehicle begins moving
during VA mode.
. The ignition switch is placed in
the OFF or LOCK position.
Manual Control
While using the voice recognition
system, it is possible to select menu
options to use the steering wheel
controls instead of speaking voice
commands. This can be especially
helpful if the noise of driving makes
it difficult for the voice recognition
system to accurately interpret
commands. The manual control
mode does not allow dialing a
phone number by digits. The user
may select an entry from the
Phonebook or Recent Calls lists. To
re-activate voice recognition, exit
the manual control mode by
pressing and holding
V, then press
gVto start the Hands Free Phone
System.
To start Manual Control Mode:
1. From an active Phone book or Recent Call list, press
Q
TUNE/FF-REW FOLDERRup
or down.
2. The system responds with “Showing Manual Options.”

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3. Browse the menu bypressing
QTUNE/FF-REW
FOLDER
Rup or down. The
system will speak the current
menu option. Depending on the
audio display, it will also show
the current menu option.
4. Press
g Vto select the menu
option.
5. Press
Vto go back to the
previous menu.
6. Press and hold
Vfor
five seconds to exit.
Trademarks and
License Agreements
FCC Information
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 273.
“Made for iPod” and“Made for
iPhone” mean that an electronic
accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod or
iPhone and has been certified by
the developer to meet Apple
performance standards. iPod and iPhone are trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth word mark and logos
are owned by the Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by
General Motors is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.

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If the steering wheel is turned until it
reaches the end of its travel and is
held against that position for an
extended period of time, power
steering assist may be reduced.
Normal use of the power steering
assist should return when the
system cools down.
See your dealer if there is a
problem.
Curve Tips
.Take curves at a reasonable
speed.
. Reduce speed before entering a
curve.
. Maintain a reasonable steady
speed through the curve.
. Wait until the vehicle is out of
the curve before accelerating
gently into the straightaway.
Steering in Emergencies
.There are some situations when
steering around a problem may
be more effective than braking. .
Holding both sides of the
steering wheel allows you to turn
180 degrees without removing
a hand.
. The Antilock Brake System
(ABS) allows steering while
braking.
Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop
off the edge of a road onto the
shoulder while driving. Follow
these tips: 1. Ease off the accelerator and
then, if there is nothing in the
way, steer the vehicle so that it
straddles the edge of the
pavement.
2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the
right front tire contacts the
pavement edge.
3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight 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.

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.Turn on Traction Control. See
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0158.
. The Antilock Brake System
(ABS) improves vehicle stability
during hard stops, but the
brakes should be applied sooner
than when on dry pavement.
See Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 0155.
. Allow greater following distance
and watch for slippery spots. Icy
patches can occur on otherwise
clear roads in shaded areas.
The surface of a curve or an
overpass can remain icy when
the surrounding roads are clear.
Avoid sudden steering
maneuvers and braking while
on ice.
. Turn off cruise control.Blizzard Conditions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
signal for help. Stay with the vehicle
unless there is help nearby.
If possible, use Roadside
Assistance. See Roadside
Assistance Program 0267. To get
help and keep everyone in the
vehicle safe:
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
{Warning
Snow can trap engine exhaust
under the vehicle. This may
cause exhaust gases to get
inside. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO), which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death.
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If the vehicle is stuck in snow:
. Clear snow from the base of
the vehicle, especially any
blocking the exhaust pipe.
. Open a window about 5 cm
(2 in) on the vehicle side
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 circulate the air
inside the vehicle and set
the fan speed to the highest
setting. See “Climate
Control Systems.”
For more information about CO,
see Engine Exhaust 0149.

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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,
press 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.Caution
Do 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.
Avoid situations that can lead to
potential battery discharge and
potential no-start conditions
such as: .
Installation or extended use of
electronic accessories that
consume battery power when
the engine is not running (phone
chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).
. Vehicle is not driven regularly
and/or only driven short
distances. In these cases, the
battery may need to be charged
to maintain battery life.
Engine Heater
If equipped, the engine coolant
heater can provide easier starting in
cold weather conditions at or below
−7 °C (20 °F). The engine coolant
heater should be plugged in at least
two hours before starting.
To Use the Engine Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the
electrical cord. The cord is in
the engine compartment, on
the passenger side.

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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, press
the accelerator pedal to the floor.
This shifts the transmission down
into a lower gear, depending on the
vehicle speed.
High Fluid Temperature
Protection Mode
If the fluid temperature becomes too
high from climbing a steep grade in
high temperatures, such as towing a
trailer. Engine power and vehicle
speed will be decreased
automatically to reduce the chance
of transmission damage. Vehicle
speed can be controlled with the
accelerator pedal but the engine
and vehicle speed may be limited.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 malfunction indicator lamp may
come on to indicate the fail-safe
mode is activated. See
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 091. 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.
{Warning
When 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.

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Brakes
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
This vehicle has an Antilock Brake
System (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.
{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
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also be longer on rough,
gravel or snow covered
roads, or if you are using
tire chains. Always maintain
a safe distance from 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. 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
0 94.
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.

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the assistance of others,
or pets unattended in your
vehicle. Additionally, the
temperature inside a closed
vehicle on a warm day can
quickly become high
enough to cause a
significant risk of injury or
death to people and pets.
To release the parking brake: 1. Shift the transmission to P (Park). Hold the brake
pedal down.
2. 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.
Caution
Driving 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.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
{Warning
. Never rely solely on the hill
start assist system to
prevent the vehicle from
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moving backward on a hill.
Always drive carefully and
attentively. Depress the
brake pedal when the
vehicle is stopped on a
steep hill. Be especially
careful when stopped on a
hill on frozen or muddy
roads. Failure to prevent the
vehicle from rolling
backwards may result in a
loss of control of the vehicle
and possible serious injury
or death.
. The hill start assist system
is not designed to hold the
vehicle at a standstill on a
hill. Depress the brake
pedal when the vehicle is
stopped on a steep hill.
Failure to do so may cause
the vehicle to roll backwards
and may result in a collision
or serious personal injury.
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