2018 CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS towing

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Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an engine coolant
temperature warning light on the
instrument cluster to warn of engine
overheating. SeeEngine Coolant
Temperature Warning Light 096.
If the decision is made not to lift the
hood when this warning appears,
but instead get service help right
away, see Roadside Assistance
Program 0267.
If the decision is made to lift the
hood, make sure the vehicle is
parked on a level surface.
Then check to see if the engine
cooling fans are running. If the
engine is overheating, the fans
should be running. If they are not,
do not continue to run the engine
and have the vehicle serviced.
See if the engine cooling fan speed
increases when idle speed is
doubled by pushing the accelerator
pedal down. If it does not, the
vehicle needs service. Turn off the
engine.Caution
Running the engine without
coolant may cause damage or a
fire. Vehicle damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
If Steam is Coming from the
Engine Compartment
{Warning
Steam from an overheated engine
can burn you badly, even if you
just open the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear
steam coming from it. Just turn it
off and get everyone away from
the vehicle until it cools down.
Wait until there is no sign of
steam or coolant before you open
the hood.
If you keep driving when the
engine is overheated, the liquids
in it can catch fire. You or others
could be badly burned. Stop the (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
engine if it overheats, and get out
of the vehicle until the engine
is cool.
Overheated Engine
Protection
Operating Mode
The engine has an engine
protection mode to reduce the
chance of damage if the coolant
temperature goes too high (for
example, when climbing steep
grades in high temperature with
heavy loads, such as when towing a
trailer). When the engine
temperature reaches a certain level:
.The engine coolant temperature
warning light will illuminate.
. Engine power may be reduced.
. The air conditioning cooling
function may be automatically
turned OFF for a short time (the
blower will continue to operate).

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Push StartingCaution
.Do not push start this
vehicle. The three-way
catalyst may be damaged.
. Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) models
cannot be push-started or
tow-started. Attempting to
do so may cause
transmission damage.
Towing the Vehicle
Caution
Incorrectly towing a disabled
vehicle may cause damage. The
damage would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Do not lash or hook to
suspension components. Use the
proper straps around the tires to
secure the vehicle.
Use only a flatbed tow truck for
towing a disabled vehicle. Never
use a sling type lift or damage will
occur. Use ramps to help reduce
approach angles if necessary.
A towed vehicle should have its
drive wheels off the ground.
Consult a professional towing
service if the disabled vehicle must
be towed.
Caution
Improper use of the tow eye can
cause vehicle damage. Use
caution and low speeds to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
If the vehicle is equipped with tow
eye, only use the tow eye to pull the
vehicle onto a flatbed car carrier
from a flat road surface. Do not use
the tow eye to pull the vehicle from
snow, mud or sand.
Recreational Vehicle
Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means
towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle, such as behind a motor
home. The two most common types
of recreational vehicle towing are
known as dinghy towing and dolly
towing. Dinghy towing is towing the
vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground. Dolly towing is towing the
vehicle with two wheels on the
ground and two wheels up on a
device known as a dolly.

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Here are some important things to
consider before recreational vehicle
towing:
.What is the towing capacity of
the towing vehicle? Be sure to
read the tow vehicle
manufacturer's
recommendations.
. What is the distance that will be
traveled? Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how
long they can tow.
. Is the proper towing equipment
going to be used? See your
dealer or trailering professional
for additional advice and
equipment recommendations.
. Is the vehicle ready to be
towed? Just as preparing the
vehicle for a long trip, make sure
the vehicle is prepared to be
towed.Dinghy Towing
Caution
If the vehicle is towed with all four
wheels on the ground, the
drivetrain components could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not tow the vehicle
with all four wheels on the
ground.
The vehicle should not be towed
with all four wheels on the ground.
Dolly Towing
To tow the vehicle from the front
with the rear wheels on the ground: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly
manufacturer's instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly.
3. Put the transmission in P (Park).
4. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer's
instructions.

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Engine air filter :Replace at
specified intervals. When driving for
prolonged periods in dusty
conditions, check/replace the filter
more frequently.
Engine coolant* : Replace coolant
at the specified interval. When
adding or replacing coolant, be sure
to use only prediluted ACDelco CE
Long Life Antifreeze Coolant (blue)
or equivalent. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0257.
Mixing any other type of coolant or
using non-distilled water may
reduce the recommended service
interval of the coolant.
Engine oil and oil filter : Replace
engine oil and oil filter at the
specified intervals. For
recommended oil grade and
viscosity, see Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0257.
Engine valve clearance* : Inspect
only if valve noise increases. Adjust
valve clearance if necessary. Evaporative emissions control
vapor lines :
Check vapor lines for
leaks or looseness. Tighten
connections or replace parts as
necessary.
Fuel lines* : Check the fuel hoses,
piping, and connections for leaks,
looseness, or deterioration. Tighten
connections or replace parts as
necessary.
Spark plugs : Replace at specified
intervals. Install new plugs of the
same type as originally equipped.
Chassis and Body Maintenance
Brake lines and cables : Visually
inspect for proper installation.
Check for chafing, cracks,
deterioration, and signs of leaking.
Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately.
Brake pads, rotors, drums, and
linings : Check for wear,
deterioration, and fluid leaks.
Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately. Exhaust system :
Visually inspect
the exhaust pipes, muffler, and
hangers for leaks, cracks,
deterioration, and damage. Tighten
connections or replace parts as
necessary.
Steering gear and linkage, axle
and suspension parts, drive shaft
boots : Check for damage,
looseness, and leakage of oil or
grease. Under severe driving
conditions, inspect more frequently.
Tire rotation : Tires should be
rotated every 8 000 km (5,000 mi).
When rotating tires, check for
damage and uneven wear. Replace
if necessary.
Transmission fluid/oil : Visually
inspect for signs of leakage at
specified intervals.
If towing a trailer, using a camper or
car-top carrier, or driving on rough
or muddy roads, replace the CVT
fluid every 96 000 km (60,000 mi) or
request the dealer to inspect the
fluid.

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Footnotes—Chassis and Body
Maintenance
Maintenance items with ∞should be
performed more frequently
according to “Maintenance Under
Severe Operating Conditions”.
(1) If towing a trailer, using a
camper or a car-top carrier,
or driving on rough or muddy roads,
inspect CVT fluid deterioration at
your dealer every 96 000 km
(60,000 mi), then change CVT fluid
if necessary. And if the inspection is
not performed, change (not just
inspect) CVT fluid every 96 000 km
(60,000 mi).
(2) Refer to “Tire Rotation” under
“Explanation of Scheduled
Maintenance Items” earlier in this
section.Maintenance Under Severe
Operating Conditions
The maintenance intervals shown
on the preceding pages are for
normal operating conditions. If the
vehicle is mainly operated under
severe driving conditions as shown
below, more frequent maintenance
must be performed on the following
items as shown in the table.
Severe Driving Conditions
. Repeated short trips of less than
8 km (5 mi).
. Repeated short trips of less than
16 km (10 mi) with outside
temperatures remaining below
freezing. .
Operating in hot weather in
stop-and-go “rush hour”traffic.
. Extensive idling and/or low
speed driving for long distances,
such as police, taxi,
or door-to-door delivery use.
. Driving in dusty conditions.
. Driving on rough, muddy, or salt
spread roads.
. Using a car-top carrier.

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driver if they decide the claims are
made too often, or the same type of
claim is made many times.
Services Provided
.Emergency Fuel Delivery:
Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest
service station.
. Lock-Out Service: Service to
unlock the vehicle if you are
locked out. A remote unlock may
be available if you have OnStar.
For security reasons, the driver
must present identification
before this service is given.
. Emergency Tow from a Public
Road or Highway: Tow to the
nearest Chevrolet dealer for
warranty service, or if the vehicle
was in a crash and cannot be
driven. Assistance is not given
when the vehicle is stuck in the
sand, mud, or snow.
. Flat Tire Change: Service to
change a flat tire with the spare
tire. The spare tire, if equipped,
must be in good condition and
properly inflated. It is the owner's responsibility for the repair or
replacement of the tire if it is not
covered by the warranty.
. Battery Jump Start: Service to
jump start a dead battery.
. Trip Interruption Benefits and
Assistance: If your trip is
interrupted due to a warranty
event, incidental expenses may
be reimbursed within the
Powertrain warranty period.
Items considered are reasonable
and customary hotel, meals,
rental car, or a vehicle being
delivered back to the customer,
up to 500 miles.
Services Not Included in
Roadside Assistance
. Impound towing caused by
violation of any laws
. Legal fines
. Mounting, dismounting,
or changing of snow tires,
chains, or other traction devices
Service is not provided if a vehicle
is in an area that is not accessible
to the service vehicle or is not a regularly traveled or maintained
public road, which includes ice and
winter roads. Off-road use is not
covered.
Services Specific to
Canadian-Purchased Vehicles
.
Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement
is up to 7 liters. If available,
diesel fuel delivery may be
restricted. Propane and other
fuels are not provided through
this service.
. Lock-Out Service: Vehicle
registration is required.
. Trip Interruption Benefits and
Assistance: Must be over
150 km from where your trip was
started to qualify.
Pre-authorization, original
detailed receipts, and a copy of
the repair orders are required.
Once authorization has been
received, the Roadside
Assistance advisor will help to
make arrangements and explain
how to receive payment.

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maintain the vehicle's originally
designed appearance and safety
performance; however, the history of
these parts is not known. Such parts
are not covered by the GM New
Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any
related failures are not covered by
that warranty.
Aftermarket collision parts are also
available. These are made by
companies other than GM and may
not have been tested for the vehicle.
As a result, these parts may fit
poorly, exhibit premature durability/
corrosion problems, and may not
perform properly in subsequent
collisions. Aftermarket parts are not
covered by the GM New Vehicle
Limited Warranty, and any vehicle
failure related to such parts is not
covered by that warranty.
Repair Facility
GM also recommends that you
choose a collision repair facility that
meets your needs before you ever
need collision repairs. Your dealer
may have a collision repair center
with GM-trained technicians andstate-of-the-art equipment, or be
able to recommend a collision repair
center that has GM-trained
technicians and comparable
equipment.
Insuring the Vehicle
Protect your investment in the GM
vehicle with comprehensive and
collision insurance coverage. There
are significant differences in the
quality of coverage afforded by
various insurance policy terms.
Many insurance policies provide
reduced protection to the GM
vehicle by limiting compensation for
damage repairs through the use of
aftermarket collision parts. Some
insurance companies will not
specify aftermarket collision parts.
When purchasing insurance, we
recommend that you ensure that the
vehicle will be repaired with GM
original equipment collision parts.
If such insurance coverage is not
available from your current
insurance carrier, consider switching
to another insurance carrier.
If the vehicle is leased, the leasing
company may require you to have
insurance that ensures repairs with
Genuine GM Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) parts or
Genuine Manufacturer replacement
parts. Read the lease carefully, as
you may be charged at the end of
the lease for poor quality repairs.
If a Crash Occurs
If there has been an injury, call
emergency services for help. Do not
leave the scene of a crash until all
matters have been taken care of.
Move the vehicle only if its position
puts you in danger, or you are
instructed to move it by a police
officer.
Give only the necessary information
to police and other parties involved
in the crash.
For emergency towing see
Roadside Assistance Program
0
267.

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280 Index
Engine (cont'd)Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 275
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 103
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 103
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
F
Filter,Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 104
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Fluid Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Folding Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Front Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 97
Requirements, California . . . . . 171
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Fuses Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 199
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
G
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
GaugesFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Gauges (cont'd)
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 242
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 104
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 103
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Heater
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98