2018 CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS manual transmission

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Caution (Continued)
key. Use the correct key, make
sure it is all the way in, and turn it
only with your hand. If the key
cannot be turned by hand, see
your dealer.
Ignition Switch Positions
LOCK (0) : Normal parking position.
OFF (1) : The engine can be turned
off without locking the steering
wheel.
ACC (2) : Accessories. This position
activates electrical accessories such
as the radio when the engine is not
running.
ON (3) : Normal operating position.
This position turns on the ignition
system and the electrical
accessories.
START (4) : This position starts the
engine. As soon as the engine has
started, release the key.
It automatically returns to the ON
position.
Starting the Engine
To place the transmission in the
proper gear:
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). The engine will not start
in any other position. To restart the
engine when the vehicle is already
moving, use N (Neutral) only.
Caution
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change
the way the engine operates. Any
resulting damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
See Add-On Electrical Equipment
0 174.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you
could damage the transmission.
Shift to P (Park) only when the
vehicle is stopped. Starting Procedure
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). P (Park) is
recommended.
The shift lever cannot be
moved out of P (Park) and into
any of the other gear positions
if the ignition switch is turned to
the OFF position or if the key is
removed from the ignition
switch.
The starter is designed not to
operate if the shift lever is in
any of the driving positions.
3. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedalby
placing the ignition switch in
the 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,
press the accelerator pedal

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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.
SeeEngine Exhaust 0149.
Automatic
Transmission
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
{Warning
.
Do not press the accelerator
pedal while shifting from
P (Park) or N (Neutral) to
R (Reverse), D (Drive) or
L (Low). Always press 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.
. Do not downshift abruptly
on slippery roads. This may
cause a loss of control.
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Warning (Continued)
.Never shift to either the
P (Park) or R (Reverse)
position while the vehicle is
moving forward, and
P (Park) or D (Drive)
position while the vehicle is
reversing. This could cause
an accident or damage the
transmission.
. 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 pressing the
accelerator pedal. The foot brake
should be used for this purpose.

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The Continuously Variable
Transmission (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.
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 Vehicle1. After starting the engine, fully press the brake pedal before
moving the shift lever out of the
P (Park) position.
2. Keep the brake pedal pressed and move the shift lever into a
driving gear. 3. Release the 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 brake
pedal MUST be pressed 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 press
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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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: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
pressed 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.
Caution
To 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
pressed 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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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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Warning (Continued)
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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Warning (Continued)
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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Warning (Continued)
.The hill start assist system
may not prevent the vehicle
from rolling backwards on a
hill under all load or road
conditions. Always be
prepared to depress the
brake pedal to prevent the
vehicle from rolling
backwards. Failure to do so
may result in a collision or
serious personal injury.
When the vehicle is stopped on a
hill, the hill start assist system
automatically keeps the brakes
applied to help prevent the vehicle
from rolling backward in the time it
takes the driver to release the brake
pedal and apply the accelerator. The hill start assist system will
operate automatically under the
following conditions:
.
The transmission is shifted to a
forward or reverse gear.
. The vehicle is stopped
completely on a hill by applying
the brake. The maximum holding
time is two seconds. After
two seconds the vehicle will
begin to roll back and the hill
start assist system will stop
operating completely.
The hill start assist system will not
operate when the shift lever is
placed in the N (Neutral) or P (Park)
position or on a flat and level road.
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).

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Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is
already activated:
.Press and hold COAST/SET
until the desired lower speed is
reached, then release it.
. To decrease the vehicle speed in
small increments, briefly press
COAST/SET. For each press,
the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h
(1 mph) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While
Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to
increase the vehicle speed. When
you take your foot off the pedal, the
vehicle will slow down to the
previous set cruise speed. While
pressing the accelerator pedal or
shortly following the release to
override cruise control, briefly
pressing COAST/SET will result in
cruise set to the current vehicle
speed. Ending Cruise Control
There are four ways to end cruise
control:
.
Step lightly on the brake pedal.
. Press CANCEL.
. Shift the transmission to
N (Neutral).
. To turn off cruise control, press
CRUISE ON/OFF.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed is
erased from memory if CRUISE ON/
OFF is pressed or if the vehicle is
turned off.Driver Assistance
Systems
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
If equipped, when the shift lever is
shifted into R (Reverse), the display
shows the view to the rear of the
vehicle.
{Warning
. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions
for proper use of the Rear
Vision Camera (RVC) could
result in serious injury or
death.
. The RVC is a convenience
but it is not a substitute for
proper backing. Always turn
and look out the windows,
and check mirrors to be
sure that it is safe to move
before operating the vehicle.
Always back up slowly.
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