2018 CHEVROLET EXPRESS ECO mode

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To change from playback by artist to
playback by album:1. Press the softkey below the Sort By tab.
2. Press one of the softkeys below the Album tab from the
sort screen.
3. Press the softkey below the Back tab to return to the main
music navigator screen.
The album name displays on the
second line between the arrows,
and songs from the current album
begin to play. Once all songs from
that album have played, the player
moves to the next album in
alphabetical order on the CD and
begins playing MP3s from that
album.
To exit music navigator mode, press
the softkey below the Back tab to
return to normal MP3 playback.CD Player Messages
CHECK DISC : If this message
displays and/or the CD ejects, it
could be for one of the following
reasons:
. It is very hot. When the
temperature returns to normal,
the CD should play.
. The road is very rough. When
the road becomes smoother, the
CD should play.
. The CD is dirty, scratched, wet,
or upside down.
. The air is very humid. If so, wait
about an hour and try again.
. There was a problem while
burning the CD.
. The label is caught in the CD
player.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for
any other reason, try a known
good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if
an error cannot be corrected,
contact your dealer. If the radio displays an error message, write it
down and provide it to your dealer
when reporting the problem.
Auxiliary Devices
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
Radios with an auxiliary input jack
on the lower right side can connect
to an external audio device such as
an iPod, MP3 player, or CD player
for use as another source for audio
listening. This input jack is not an
audio output; do not plug
headphones into the front auxiliary
input jack.
Drivers are encouraged to set up
any auxiliary device while the
vehicle is in P (Park). See
Defensive Driving
0163 for more
information on driver distraction.
To use a portable audio player,
connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to
the radio's front auxiliary input jack.
When a device is connected, press
the radio CD/AUX button to begin
playing audio from the device over
the vehicle speakers.

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Make sure the iPod has the latest
firmware from Apple for proper
operation. iPod firmware can be
updated using the latest iTunes
application. See www.apple.com/
itunes.
For help with identifying the iPod, go
to www.apple.com/support.
Radios that have a USB port can
play .mp3 and .wma files that are
stored on a USB storage device as
well as AAC files that are stored on
an iPod.
USB-Supported File and Folder
Structure
The radio supports:
.Up to 700 folders.
. Up to eight folders in depth.
. Up to 65,535 files.
. Folder and file names up to
64 bytes.
. Files with an .mp3 or .wma file
extension.
. AAC files stored on an iPod.
. FAT16. .
FAT32.
Connecting a USB Storage
Device or iPod
The USB port can be used to
control an iPod or a USB storage
device.
To connect a USB storage device,
connect the device to the USB port
on the instrument panel.
To connect an iPod, connect one
end of the USB cable that came
with the iPod to the iPod’s dock
connector and connect the other
end to the USB port on the
instrument panel. If the vehicle is on
and the USB connection works, “OK
to disconnect” and a GM logo may
appear on the iPod, and iPod
appears on the infotainment display.
The iPod music appears on the
infotainment display and begins
playing.
The iPod charges while it is
connected to the vehicle if the
ignition is on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY. When the vehicle is
turned off, the iPod automatically powers off and will not charge or
draw power from the vehicle's
battery.
If you have an older iPod model that
is not supported, it can still be used
by connecting it to the auxiliary
input jack using a standard 3.5 mm
(1/8 in) stereo cable. See
“Using the
Auxiliary Input Jack” previously in
this section.
Using the Radio to Control a
USB Storage Device or iPod
The radio can control a USB
storage device or an iPod using the
radio buttons and knobs, and can
display song information on the
infotainment display.
f: Turn to select files.
©SEEK : Press to go to the start of
the track, if more than 10 seconds
have played. Press and hold or
press multiple times to continue
moving backward through tracks.
¨SEEK : Press to go to the next
track. Press and hold or press
multiple times to continue moving
forward through tracks.

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.Genres
. Songs
. Composers
To select files:
1. Press the softkey below
h.
2. Turn
fto scroll through the list
of menus.
3. Press
fto select the
desired menu.
4. Turn
fto scroll through the
folders or files in the
selected menu.
5. Press
fto select the desired
file to be played.
To skip through large lists, the five
softkeys can be used to navigate in
the following order:
. First softkey, first item in the list.
. Second softkey, 1% through the
list each time the softkey is
pressed. .
Third softkey, 5% through the list
each time the softkey is pressed.
. Fourth softkey, 10% through the
list each time the softkey is
pressed.
. Fifth softkey, end of the list.
Repeat Functionality
To use Repeat:
Press the softkey below
"or'
to select between Repeat All and
Repeat Track.
": Press the softkey below"to
repeat all tracks. The tab appears
lowered when Repeat All is being
used. This is the default mode when
a USB storage device or iPod is first
connected.
': Press the softkey below'to repeat one track. The tab
appears raised when Repeat Track
is being used. Shuffle Functionality
To use Shuffle:
Press the softkey below
>,2,
C, or=to select between
Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/
Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Album,
or Shuffle Folder.
>: Press the softkey below2to turn shuffle off. This is the default
mode when a USB storage device
or iPod is first connected.
2:Press the softkey below=orCto shuffle all songs on
the USB storage device or iPod.
C: Press the softkey below>to shuffle all songs in the current
album on an iPod.
=:Press the softkey below>to shuffle all songs in the current
folder on a USB storage device.

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OnStar System
OnStar with 4G LTE
If equipped with OnStar 4G LTE, up
to seven devices, such as
smartphones, tablets, and laptops,
can be connected to high-speed
Internet through the vehicle’s built-in
Wi-Fi hotspot.Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to connect to an
OnStar Advisor for assistance. See
www.onstar.com for a detailed
instruction guide, vehicle availability,
details, and system limitations.
Services and apps vary by make,
model, year, carrier, availability, and
conditions. 4G LTE service is
available in select markets. 4G LTE
performance is based on industry
averages and vehicle systems
design. Some services require a
data plan.
Phone
Bluetooth
For vehicles equipped with
Bluetooth capability, the system can
interact with many cell phones,
allowing:
.
Placement and receipt of calls in
a hands-free mode.
. Sharing of the cell phone’s
address book or contact list with
the vehicle.
To minimize driver distraction,
before driving, and with the vehicle
parked:
. Become familiar with the
features of the cell phone.
Organize the phone book and
contact lists clearly and delete
duplicate or rarely used entries.
If possible, program speed dial
or other shortcuts.
. Review the controls and
operation of the infotainment
system.

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160 Climate Controls
Rear Climate Control Panel
1. Fan Control
2. Air Delivery Mode Control
3. Temperature Control
For vehicles with a rear climate
control panel, it is located overhead
behind the driver and front
passenger, centered in front of the
second row. To adjust the rear
climate control panel settings by a
rear seat passenger, the front
climate control panel fan knob must
be in the AUX position. The fan
speed, air delivery mode, and
temperature can then be adjusted. AUX :
Turn the fan knob on the
front climate control panel to AUX to
let rear seat passengers use the
control panel in the rear seating
area. This disables the front control
panel. To return control to the front
panel, move the fan knob out
of AUX.
9: Turns the system off.
9:Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed in the rear
seating area. Temperature Control :
Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the
temperature in the rear
seating area.
The air conditioning system on the
main climate control panel must be
turned on to direct cooled air to the
rear of the vehicle. If it is not on,
then the temperature in the rear of
the vehicle remains at cabin
temperature.
Air Delivery Mode Control : Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
change the direction of the airflow in
the rear seating area.
To change the current mode, select
one of the following:
H: Air is directed to the upper
outlets, with some directed to the
floor outlets.
2: Air is directed to the floor
outlets.

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162 Driving and Operating
Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 166
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 167
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 169
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 173
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Fast Idle System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Engine Coolant Heater . . . . . . . 177
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Parking over Things
That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Running the Vehicle WhileParked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 182
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Brakes
Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . 188
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Driver Assistance Systems
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . 193
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
California FuelRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 198
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Trailer Towing
General TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 211
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

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transmission constantly makes
adjustments to improve vehicle
performance according to how the
vehicle is being used, such as with
a heavy load or when the
temperature changes. During this
adaptive shift control process,
shifting might feel different as the
transmission determines the best
settings.
The shift quality of a new vehicle
may not be ideal because the
adaptive shift control process may
not have determined the best
settings for a particular shift or
condition. Shift quality will improve
with continued driving.
When temperatures are very cold,
the transmission's gear shifting
could be delayed, providing more
stable shifts until the engine warms
up. Shifts could be more noticeable
with a cold transmission. This
difference in shifting is normal.
M :This position lets drivers select
the range of gears appropriate for
current driving conditions. If the vehicle has this feature, see
“Range
Selection Mode” underManual
Mode 0185.
1 : This position reduces vehicle
speed without using the brakes.
You can use it for major/severe
downgrades where the vehicle
would otherwise accelerate due to
steepness of grade. When you shift
to 1 (First) it provides the lowest
gear appropriate to current road
speed and continues to downshift
as the vehicle slows, eventually
downshifting to 1 (First) gear. The
transmission can be held in 1 (First)
gear using Range Selection Mode
or the shift lever. See “Range
Selection Mode” underManual
Mode 0185.
Caution
Spinning the tires or holding the
vehicle in one place on a hill
using only the accelerator pedal
may damage the transmission.
The repair will not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. If the vehicle
(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
is stuck, do not spin the tires.
When stopping on a hill, use the
brakes to hold the vehicle in
place.
Normal Mode Grade Braking
This mode is enabled when the
vehicle is started, but is not enabled
in Range Selection Mode. It assists
in maintaining desired vehicle
speeds when driving on downhill
grades by using the engine and
transmission to slow the vehicle.
The first time the system activates
for each ignition key cycle.
To disable or enable Normal Mode
Grade Braking within the current
ignition key cycle, press and hold
the Tow/Haul button for
three seconds.
For other forms of grade braking,
seeTow/Haul Mode 0185 and
Cruise Control 0191.

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Turn the Tow/Haul Mode on and off
by pressing the button on the
instrument panel. When Tow/Haul is
on, a light on the instrument cluster
will come on.
SeeTow/Haul Mode Light 0108.
Also see “Tow/Haul Mode” under
Towing Equipment 0209.
Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking
Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking is
only enabled while the Tow/Haul
Mode is selected and the vehicle is
not in the Range Selection Mode.
See “Tow/Haul Mode” listed
previously and Manual Mode0185.
Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking
assists in maintaining desired
vehicle speeds when driving on
downhill grades by using the engine
and transmission to slow the
vehicle. To disable or enable Tow/Haul Mode
Grade Braking within the current
ignition key cycle, press and hold
the Tow/Haul button for
three seconds.
See
Towing Equipment 0209.
For other forms of grade braking,
see Automatic Transmission 0182
and Cruise Control 0191.
Brakes
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
This vehicle has an Antilock Brake
System (ABS), an advanced
electronic braking system that helps
prevent a braking skid.
When the vehicle begins to drive
away, ABS checks itself.
A momentary motor or clicking noise
may be heard while this test is going
on, and it may even be noticed that
the brake pedal moves a little. This
is normal.
If there is a problem with ABS, this
warning light stays on. See Antilock
Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
0 107.