2018 CHEVROLET EXPRESS lights

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124 Lighting
To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior
lamp control to
Oand then release
it. For vehicles first sold in Canada,
the DRL can only be turned off
when the vehicle is parked.
Automatic Headlamp
System
When it is dark enough outside and
the headlamp switch is in AUTO,
the automatic headlamp system
turns on the headlamps, along with
the taillamps, sidemarker lamps,
parking lamps, and the instrument
panel lights. The radio lights will
also be dim.
To turn off the automatic headlamp
system, turn the exterior lamp
control to the off position and then
release. For vehicles first sold in
Canada, the transmission must be
in the P (Park) position, before the
automatic headlamp system can be
turned off.The vehicle has a light sensor on
the top of the instrument panel. Do
not cover the sensor; otherwise the
system will come on whenever the
ignition is on.
The system may also turn on the
headlamps when driving through a
parking garage or tunnel.
There is a delay in the transition
between the daytime and nighttime
operation of the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) and the automatic
headlamp system so that driving
under bridges or bright overhead
street lights does not affect the
system. The DRL and automatic
headlamp system are only affected
when the light sensor sees a
change in lighting lasting longer
than the delay. If the vehicle is started in a dark
garage, the automatic headlamp
system comes on immediately.
Once the vehicle leaves the garage,
it takes approximately 30 seconds
for the automatic headlamp system
to change to DRL if it is light
outside. During that delay, the
instrument cluster may not be as
bright as usual. Make sure the
instrument panel brightness control
is in the full bright position. See
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control
0126.
Lights On with Wipers
If the windshield wipers are
activated in daylight with the engine
on, and the exterior lamp control is
in AUTO, the headlamps, parking
lamps, and other exterior lamps
come on. The transition time for the
lamps coming on varies based on
wiper speed. When the wipers are
not operating, these lamps turn off.
Move the exterior lamp control to
P
or;to disable this feature.

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126 Lighting
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
The knob for this feature is to the
left of the steering column.
D:Push the knob to extend and
then turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to brighten or dim
the instrument panel lights and the
radio display. This only works if the
headlamps or parking lamps are on.
Dome Lamps
The dome lamps come on when any
door is opened. They turn off after
all the doors are closed.
The instrument panel brightness
knob extends when
Dis pressed.
To manually turn on the dome
lamps, press
Dthen turn the knob
clockwise to the farthest position. In
this position, the dome lamps
remain on whether a door is opened
or closed.
Dome Lamp Override
The dome lamp override sets the
dome lamps to remain off or come
on automatically when a door is
opened.
EDOME OFF : Press this button
in and the dome lamps remain off
when a door is opened. Press the
button again to return it to the
extended position so that the dome
lamps come on when a door is
opened.
Reading Lamps
If equipped with reading lamps,
press the button next to each lamp
to turn it on or off.
The vehicle may also have reading
lamps in other locations. The lamps
cannot be adjusted.

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Driving and Operating 175
1 (ACC/ACCESSORY) :This is the
position in which you can operate
things like the radio and the
windshield wipers when the engine
is off.
2 (ON/RUN) : This position can be
used to operate the electrical
accessories and to display some
instrument cluster warning and
indicator lights. This position can
also be used for service and
diagnostics, and to verify the proper
operation of the malfunction
indicator lamp as may be required
for emission inspection purposes.
The switch stays in this position
when the engine is running.
If you leave the key in the ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position
with the engine off, the battery could
be drained. You may not be able to
start the vehicle if the battery is
allowed to drain for an extended
period of time.
3 (START) : This is the position that
starts the engine. When the engine
starts, release the key. The ignition
switch returns to ON/RUN for
driving. A warning tone will sound when the
driver door is opened, the ignition is
in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF
and the key is in the ignition.
Starting the Engine
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
see the Duramax diesel
supplement.
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
0 212.
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.
Caution
If the steering wheel is turned
until it reaches the end of its
travel, and is held in that position
while starting the vehicle, damage
may occur to the hydraulic power
steering system and there may be
loss of power steering assist.
Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition key to START. When
the engine starts, let go of the
key. The idle speed will go
down as your engine gets
warm. Do not race the engine

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196 Driving and Operating
{Warning
SBZA does not alert the driver to
vehicles rapidly approaching
outside of the side blind zones,
pedestrians, bicyclists,
or animals. It may not provide
alerts when changing lanes under
all driving conditions. Failure to
use proper care when changing
lanes may result in injury, death,
or vehicle damage. Before
making a lane change, always
check mirrors, glance over your
shoulder, and use the turn
signals.SBZA Detection Zones
The SBZA sensor covers a zone of
approximately one lane over from
both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m
(11 ft). The height of the zone is
approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. This
zone starts at approximately the
middle of the vehicle and goes back
8 m (26 ft).
How the System Works
The SBZA symbol lights up in the
side mirrors when the system
detects a moving vehicle in the next
lane over that is in the side blind
zone. This indicates it may be unsafe to change lanes. Before
making a lane change, check the
SBZA display, check mirrors, glance
over your shoulder, and use the turn
signals.
Left Side Mirror
DisplayRight Side Mirror Display
When the vehicle is started, both
outside mirror SBZA displays will
briefly come on to indicate the
system is operating. When the
vehicle is in a forward gear, the left
or right side mirror display will light
up if a moving vehicle is detected in
that blind zone. If the turn signal is
activated in the same direction of a
detected vehicle, this display will
flash as an extra warning not to
change lanes.

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308 Service and Maintenance
.Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the brakes and
recommend quality parts
engineered for the vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved
fluids protect the vehicle’s systems
and components. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0310 for GM approved
fluids.
. Engine oil and windshield
washer fluid levels should be
checked at every fuel fill.
. Instrument cluster lights may
come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be
filled.
Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should
be regularly inspected to ensure
that there are no cracks or leaks.
With a multi-point inspection, your
dealer can inspect the hoses and
advise if replacement is needed. Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.
Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage.
The brake lamps need to be
checked periodically to ensure
that they light when braking.
. With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
. Signs of wear may include
steering wheel vibration, bounce/
sway while braking, longer
stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
. As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs of leaking, blown seals,
or damage, and can advise
when service is needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel,
and can reduce the risk of tire
failure.
. Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the
rubber; cracks or cuts in the
tread or sidewall; or a bulge or
split in the tire.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also
provide tire/wheel balancing
services to ensure smooth
vehicle operation at all speeds.
Your dealer sells and services
name brand tires.

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348 Index
Fuel (cont'd)Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . .110
Requirements, California . . . . . 198
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Floor Console Fuse Block . . . . 253
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 248
G
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Gauges Engine CoolantTemperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 100
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . 301 General Information (cont'd)
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Glass, Enhanced Technology . . . . 40
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 125
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . .110
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 123
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Heater Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156, 158
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 167
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 188
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156, 158
I
Idle System Fast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 37
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
K
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 26
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 257
LampsDaytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 123
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Lamps, Bulb Replacement . . . . . . 245
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
LATCH System Replacing Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Lighter, Cigarette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Lighting Entry/Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Lights Airbag On-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Lights (cont'd)
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 107
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 109
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 123
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . 102
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cargo Door Relocking . . . . . . . . . . 30
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Locks (cont'd)
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 110
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 303 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 105
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Media Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . 138
Messages
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

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Tires (cont'd)Pressure Monitor Operation . . 265
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 264
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Terminology and Definitions . . 260
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 275
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 202
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 202
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 290
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . .211
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . .211
Tow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Transmission
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . 223, 226
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 273
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
VehicleCanadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 314
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Vehicle (cont'd)
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 275
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 74
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335