Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) 2012 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 2012 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual M Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1 Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-16 Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-25 Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33 Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-35 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Introduction The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and EXPRESS are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 iv Black plate (4,1) Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. { WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio® Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar J: Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 vi Black plate (6,1) Introduction 2 NOTES
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) In Brief In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Safety Belts .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Black plate (2,1)
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8‑8. J. B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑28. C. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑5. E. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑12. F. Shift Lever. See Starting the Engine on page 9‑18. Manual Mode on page 9‑31 (If Equipped). G. Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1. H. Infotainment on page 7‑1. I. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 1-4 Black plate (4,1) In Brief Initial Drive Information Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. If equipped, the RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) In Brief Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start Door Locks With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. To cancel a remote start: Manual Door Locks . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. . Turn the ignition on and then back off. Starting the Vehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 1-6 Black plate (6,1) In Brief Windows Manual Windows Operate the manual windows by turning the hand crank on each door to raise or lower the side door windows. See Manual Windows on page 2‑16. Power Windows The driver door also has a control to operate the front passenger window. Press or pull up on the switch to lower or raise the window.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) In Brief Power Seats Reclining Seatbacks 1-7 To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑3. To adjust a power seat, if available, use the controls on the front of the seat: .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 1-8 Black plate (8,1) In Brief Safety Belts Airbag On-Off Switch If the instrument panel has one of the switches pictured in the following illustrations, the vehicle has an airbag on-off switch that you can use to manually turn on or off the right front passenger airbag. Canada and Mexico To operate the airbag on‐off switch, use the vehicle key. Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) In Brief 1-9 Passenger Sensing System Mirror Adjustment The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag and roof‐rail airbags, if equipped, are not affected by this.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 1-10 Black plate (10,1) In Brief Select each mirror by turning the knob clockwise for the passenger side mirror or counterclockwise for the driver side mirror. Adjust the mirror angle by moving the knob in the desired direction. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return it to the original position.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) In Brief Interior Lighting Dome Lamp The dome lamps come on when any door is opened. They turn off after all the doors are closed. To manually turn on the dome lamps, press D then turn the knob clockwise to the farthest position. In this position, the dome lamps remain on whether a door is opened or closed. E DOME OFF: This button is located above the instrument panel brightness knob.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 1-12 Black plate (12,1) In Brief Exterior Lighting O : Briefly turn the control to this position to turn the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) off or back on. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position only works for vehicles that are shifted into the P (Park) position. The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) In Brief Windshield Wiper/Washer Climate Controls The vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled with these systems. The lever is located on the left side of the steering column. 8 : Use for a single wiping cycle. 6 : Use to adjust the delay time between wipes. Turn the band up or down for more frequent wipes or less frequent wipes. d : Slow wipes. a : Fast wipes. 9 : Use to turn the wipers off.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 1-14 Black plate (14,1) In Brief See Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1. See Rear Heating System on page 8‑5 (If Equipped) or Rear Climate Control System on page 8‑6 (If Equipped). Vehicles with Air Conditioning A. Fan Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control B. Temperature Control D.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) In Brief Transmission To use this feature, do the following: Range Selection Mode 1. Move the shift lever to M (Manual Mode). 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. The vehicle may have a Range Selection Mode.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 1-16 Black plate (16,1) In Brief © SEEK or stations. Vehicle Features Radio(s) ¨ SEEK: Seek or scan 4: Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time. Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS station or MP3 song. A choice of additional information such as Channel, Song, Artist, and CAT (category) can display.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) In Brief 1-17 Storing a Favorite Station Setting the Clock Satellite Radio Depending on which radio the vehicle has, radio stations are stored as either favorites or presets. To set the time and date for the Radio with CD (MP3): XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 1-18 Black plate (18,1) In Brief Portable Audio Devices Bluetooth® This vehicle may have an auxiliary input located on the radio faceplate and a USB port located on the instrument panel. External devices such as an iPod®, laptop computer, MP3 player, CD changer, or USB storage device can be connected to the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input cable or the USB port depending on the audio system.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) In Brief b / g : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with OnStar® or Bluetooth systems, if equipped. e: −e: + Cruise Control For more information, see Cruise Control on page 9‑37. Press to decrease volume. Power Outlets SRCE: Press to switch between the radio and CD, and for equipped vehicles, the front auxiliary.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 1-20 Black plate (20,1) In Brief Performance and Maintenance . To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold the StabiliTrak button g until the StabiliTrak Off light Y illuminates and the appropriate DIC messages display. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑38. . Press and release the StabiliTrak button again to turn on both systems.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) In Brief Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑58.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 1-22 Black plate (22,1) In Brief . Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time. . When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control. Roadside Assistance Program Online Owner Center (U.S. and Canada) Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . Cargo Door Relocking . . . . . . . . Delayed Locking . . . . . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 2-2 Black plate (2,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Notice: If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always carry a spare key. Keys If you are locked out of the vehicle, call the Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑8 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑10.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑22 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. If equipped, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 2-4 Black plate (4,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, press Q and then press and hold / within five seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5 for additional information. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to locate the vehicle. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Snap the transmitter back together. Remote Vehicle Start To replace the battery: 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object, such as a flat head screwdriver. . . Carefully insert the tool into the notch located along the parting line of the transmitter.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 2-6 Black plate (6,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Immediately press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. If you cannot see the vehicle's lamps, press and hold for four seconds. When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on while the engine is running. The doors will be locked. The airbag readiness light will be on during a remote start. It should turn off when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Locks WARNING (Continued) { WARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 2-8 Black plate (8,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Delayed Locking Automatic Door Locks Safety Locks When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use. The vehicle may have an automatic lock/unlock feature. This feature can be programmed using the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Move the button to the left for the driver side door or to the right for the passenger side door to return the door locks to normal operation. 2-9 Doors Side Door (60/40 Swing-Out) To open the front portion of a 60/40 door from the inside, pull the handle toward you and push the door open. Side Sliding Door For the side sliding door, move the button up to engage the security feature.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 2-10 Black plate (10,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows then open the door. When the door is closed, the check strap will automatically re-engage. When the door is closed, it will be flush with the side of the body. Sliding Door To open the rear portion of a 60/ 40 door from the outside, pull the handle on the side of the rear door and pull the door toward you. To close the 60/40 side doors, close the rear door first. Then close the front door.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Rear Doors { WARNING WARNING (Continued) . Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. . Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 2-12 Black plate (12,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑22 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows See your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key III+ to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system. To program the new key: 1. Verify the new key has stamped on it. 1 2. Insert the original, already programmed key into the ignition lock cylinder and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer for service. 3.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 2-14 Black plate (14,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Manual Mirrors Convex Mirrors Adjust the mirrors by pressing the mirror up and down and left and right. { WARNING A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Mirrors Select each mirror by turning the knob clockwise for the passenger side mirror or counterclockwise for the driver side mirror. The center position is neutral. Then, adjust the mirror angle by moving the knob in the desired direction. The auxiliary convex mirrors can only be adjusted manually.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 2-16 Black plate (16,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Windows Windows { WARNING { WARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows The driver door has a switch for the passenger window also. The power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑21. Press the switch to lower the window. If the vehicle has power windows, the controls are located on each of the side doors.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 2-18 Black plate (18,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Swing-Out Windows To open the side door swing-out window, pull up on the latch at the edge of the window. Swing the window out and push down on the latch to lock the window into place. To close the window, pull the latch toward you and push down on the latch to lock it. Rear Swing‐Out Windows Side Swing-Out Window The vehicle also has rear swing‐out windows.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Enhanced Technology Glass The vehicle may be equipped with Enhanced Technology Glass (ETG). ETG is part of the overall occupant protection system on passenger vans. ETG may help to keep passengers sitting next to these fixed windows from being ejected through the glass in some, but not in all crashes. Even with this glass, safety belts must still be worn at all times.
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Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Rear Seats Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Safety Belts Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-2 Black plate (2,1) Seats and Restraints Head Restraints On vehicles with factory installed seats, the front seats have built-in head restraints that are not adjustable in the outboard seating positions. Front Seats Seat Adjustment { WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment 3-3 Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving. To adjust a power seat, if available, use the controls on the front of the seat: .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-4 Black plate (4,1) Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. { WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Seats and Restraints 3-5 Rear Seats Removing the Rear Seat Disconnect the mini-latch plates for the lap‐shoulder belts on the bench seat to be removed. Three-Passenger Seat Shown The left side pin has a gray cap with a black “L” marked on it. 1. To do this, press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt buckle while pulling up on the safety belt. 2. Locate the pins.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-6 Black plate (6,1) Seats and Restraints 3. Pull the pin handle up to disengage the pin from the retaining clip, and then pull the pin out. 4. Repeat this procedure for the other pins. 5. Pull the seat rearward about 5 cm (2 in), and then lift the seat from the floor rails. 6. Remove the seat from the vehicle. 7. For the second- and third-row seats, stow the safety belt latch by attaching the clip on the safety belt latch to the trim just inside the side door.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Seats and Restraints Reinstalling the Rear Seats { WARNING A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it. { WARNING A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-8 Black plate (8,1) Seats and Restraints 7. Repeat this procedure for the other seat base. 8. Connect the mini-latch plates for the lap-shoulder belts by inserting the latch plates into the mini-buckles attached at the outboard positions of the bench seat. Do not twist the belts. 9. Check that all locking pins are locked into place before operating the vehicle. Three-Passenger Seat Shown 5. Push the pin(s) marked “L” down until they are in the retaining clip. 6.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) Why Safety Belts Work It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, passengers riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Always wear a safety belt, and check that all passenger(s) are restrained properly too.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-10 Black plate (10,1) Seats and Restraints Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts? How to Wear Safety Belts Properly A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection. Also, in nearly all states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Seats and Restraints . Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. { WARNING You can be seriously injured, or even killed, by not wearing your safety belt properly. . Never allow the lap or shoulder belt to become loose or twisted. .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-12 Black plate (12,1) Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Safety Belt Height Adjuster” later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Height Adjuster front outboard occupants. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑11 to locate the certification label which contains the GVWR. The vehicle has a safety belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger positions. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-14 Black plate (14,1) Seats and Restraints Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed and properly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck and head.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-16 Black plate (16,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry. { WARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash { WARNING A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-18 Black plate (18,1) Seats and Restraints Airbag System . The vehicle has the following airbag: . A frontal airbag for the driver. The vehicle may have the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. . A roof-rail airbag for the driver (cargo van). . A roof-rail airbag for the right front passenger position (cargo or passenger van equipped with a sliding door).
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING { WARNING Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag, as you would be if you were sitting on the edge of your seat or leaning forward. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-20 Black plate (20,1) Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. If the vehicle has one, the right front passenger airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Seats and Restraints On the driver side of the vehicle, there is one single roof-rail airbag for either vehicles with a hinged door or a sliding door. For passenger vans with a sliding door, on the passenger side of the vehicle, you will have a separate roof-rail airbag for the passenger seated directly behind the right front passenger and the third row outboard passenger position.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-22 Black plate (22,1) Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver or right front passenger head and chest. However, they are only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Seats and Restraints Dual-stage airbags adjust the restraint according to crash severity. The vehicle has electronic frontal sensors, which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact. For moderate frontal impacts, dual-stage airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment. For more severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs. The vehicle may or may not have roof-rail airbags.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-24 Black plate (24,1) Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag Restrain? partial ejection in rollover events, although no system can prevent all such ejections. In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors (if equipped with power door locks), turn on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers, and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate. You can lock the doors, and turn off the interior lamps and the hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-26 Black plate (26,1) Seats and Restraints Airbag On-Off Switch This switch should only be turned to the off position if the person in the right front passenger position is a member of a passenger risk group identified by the national government as follows: If the instrument panel has one of the switches pictured in the following illustrations, the vehicle has an airbag on-off switch that you can use to manually turn on or off the right front passenger airbag.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Seats and Restraints Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat because: . My vehicle has no rear seat; . Although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat(s) whenever possible, children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the front because no space is available in the rear seat(s) of my vehicle; or .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-28 Black plate (28,1) Seats and Restraints The airbag off light will come on to let you know the right front passenger airbag is off. The airbag off light will stay on to remind you that the airbag is off. See Airbag On-Off Light on page 5‑18. The right front passenger airbag will remain off until you turn it back on again.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Seats and Restraints 3-29 WARNING (Continued) To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑18 for more information, including important safety information. United States Canada and Mexico To turn the right front passenger airbag on again, insert the ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the switch to the on position.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-30 Black plate (30,1) Seats and Restraints Passenger Sensing System If the instrument panel has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system unless there is an airbag off switch located on the instrument panel. If there is an airbag off switch, the vehicle does not have a passenger sensing system. See Airbag On-Off Switch on page 3‑26 for more information.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Seats and Restraints We recommend that children be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts. A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-32 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag if: . The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. . The system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant seat. . The system determines that a small child is present in a child restraint. . The system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat. .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Seats and Restraints If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle. 3. Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. 4.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-34 Black plate (34,1) Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. 3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position. 4.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Seats and Restraints The on indicator may be lit if an object, such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device, is put on an unoccupied seat. If this is not desired remove the object from the seat. { WARNING Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-36 Black plate (36,1) Seats and Restraints In addition, the vehicle may have a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position, which includes sensors that are part of the passenger seat. The passenger sensing system may not operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non-GM covers, upholstery or trim, or with GM covers, upholstery or trim designed for a different vehicle.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (37,1) Seats and Restraints Airbag System Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑18 for more information. Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or broken, the airbag may not work properly. Do not open or break the airbag coverings.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-38 Black plate (38,1) Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts. The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below: . Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (39,1) Seats and Restraints In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly. WARNING (Continued) The child might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-40 Black plate (40,1) Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (41,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-42 Black plate (42,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING { WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. This is because an infant's neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing child restraint settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (43,1) Seats and Restraints 3-43 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle { WARNING (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. (C) Booster Seats A booster seat (C) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-44 Black plate (44,1) Seats and Restraints Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (45,1) Seats and Restraints Where to Put the Restraint According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-46 Black plate (46,1) Seats and Restraints Child restraints and booster seats vary considerably in size, and some may fit in certain seating positions better than others. Always make sure the child restraint is properly secured. Depending on where you place the child restraint and the size of the child restraint, you may not be able to access adjacent safety belt assemblies or LATCH anchors for additional passengers or child restraints.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (47,1) Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B). Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-48 Black plate (48,1) Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Second, Third, and Fourth Row with Three-Passenger Seat i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. See the information following for installing a child restraint with a top tether in the second, third, and fourth row center positions.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (49,1) Seats and Restraints If the vehicle is equipped with a four-passenger fourth‐ or fifth-row seat, it does not have upper or lower anchors. If a child restraint is placed in the four-passenger fourth or fifth-row seat, it must be secured using the vehicle safety belts.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-50 Black plate (50,1) Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System { WARNING If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (51,1) Seats and Restraints 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. 1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors. 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-52 Black plate (52,1) Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash { WARNING If the position you are using has an integrated headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether around the headrest or head restraint. If the position you are using has an integrated headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the headrest or head restraint. 3.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (53,1) Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position) When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑46 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-54 Black plate (54,1) Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑46 for more information. 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor. 5.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (55,1) Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints (Front Seat-Passenger Sensing System) This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3‑45. On vehicles with a passenger sensing system, the system is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-56 Black plate (56,1) Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑46 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑46 for top tether anchor locations.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (57,1) Seats and Restraints 3-57 7. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat and the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑46 for more information. 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-58 Black plate (58,1) Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, see “If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint” under Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑30 for more information. See Airbag On-Off Switch on page 3‑26 for more information, including important safety information. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (59,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. For example, the right front passenger airbag could inflate even though the airbag on-off switch is turned off. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑18 for more information, including important safety information.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-60 Black plate (60,1) Seats and Restraints You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (61,1) Seats and Restraints 7. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat and the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑46 for more information. 6.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 3-62 Black plate (62,1) Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Storage Storage Storage Compartments Front Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Storage Compartments Front Storage This vehicle may have a front storage compartment. It is located at the center of the instrument panel extension, by the floor. To open the compartment, pull up on the latch. The compartment will open automatically. Storage compartments may also be included on the inside of each front door.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 4-2 Black plate (2,1) Storage 2 NOTES
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-5 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 5-2 Black plate (2,1) Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the steering wheel: Steering Wheel Controls 1. Pull the lever to move the steering wheel up or down into a comfortable position. 2. Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. If available, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Instruments and Controls w (Next): Press to go to the next favorite radio station, track on a CD, or folder on an iPod® or USB device. c / x (Previous/End): Press to go to the previous favorite radio station, track on a CD, or folder on an iPod® or USB device. Also press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 5-4 Black plate (4,1) Instruments and Controls Navigating Folders on an iPod or USB Device 1. Press and hold w or c / x while listening to a song until the contents of the current folder display on the radio display. 2. Press and hold c / x to go back to the previous folder list. 3. Press and release w or c / to scroll up or down the list. . . To select a folder, press and hold w, or press ¨ when the folder is highlighted.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer The windshield wiper control is located on the multifunction lever on the left side of the steering wheel. Turn the band with the wiper speed. 8 (Mist): N on it to select Use for a single wipe. Hold the band on z, then release. For several wipes, hold the band on z longer. 5-5 6 (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Windshield Washer Use to adjust the delay time between wipes.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 5-6 Black plate (6,1) Instruments and Controls Compass This vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Compass Zone Your dealer will set the correct zone for your location. Under certain circumstances, such as during a long distance cross-country trip or moving to a new state or province, it will be necessary to compensate for compass variance by resetting the zone through the DIC if the zone is not set correctly.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Instruments and Controls 4. Press 3 until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is displayed in the DIC. 5. If calibration is necessary, calibrate the compass. See “Compass Calibration Procedure” following. Compass Calibration The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle in circles is not a danger.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 5-8 Black plate (8,1) Instruments and Controls Clock AM/FM Radio with Optional CD Player If the vehicle has an AM/FM radio with an optional CD player, it has a H button for setting the time. With these types of radios, the clock can be set with either the radio turned on or off. Set the time by following these steps: 1. Press H until the hour begins flashing on display. Press this button a second time and the minutes begin flashing on display.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Instruments and Controls Changing the Time and Date Default Settings MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD Player You can change the time default setting from 12 hours to 24 hours or change the date default setting from month/day/year to day/month/year. If the vehicle has a radio with a six-disc CD player, the radio has a MENU button instead of H to set the time and date. To change the time or date default settings, follow these instructions: 1.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 5-10 Black plate (10,1) Instruments and Controls 3. Press the MENU button again to apply the selected default, or let the screen time out. Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or an MP3 player. The vehicle may have two accessory power outlets located on the instrument panel. Remove the cover to access and replace when not in use.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Instruments and Controls Ashtrays The vehicle may have a removable ashtray. The ashtray can be placed into the front floor console cupholder. Open cover to use. Notice: If papers, pins, or other flammable items are put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the vehicle. Never put flammable items in the ashtray.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 5-12 Black plate (12,1) Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English 4‐Speed Version Shown, 6‐Speed and Metric Similar
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Instruments and Controls If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). 5-13 Odometer Trip Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 5-14 Black plate (14,1) Instruments and Controls Fuel Gauge Listed are four situations customers might experience with the fuel gauge. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gauge indicated.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 5-15 { WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. English Metric The oil pressure gauge shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) or kPa (kilopascals) when the engine is running.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 5-16 Black plate (16,1) Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge See Engine Overheating on page 10‑22. Voltmeter Gauge English Metric This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. It also provides an indicator of how hard the vehicle is working. During a majority of the operation, the gauge wil read 100°C (210°F) or less.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Instruments and Controls Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period. This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle. As engine speeds are increased, this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 5-18 Black plate (18,1) Instruments and Controls The passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device. To turn off the reminder light and/or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt. Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag's electrical system for possible malfunctions.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Instruments and Controls { WARNING If the right front passenger airbag is turned off for a person who is not in a risk group identified by the national government, that person will not have the extra protection of an airbag. In a crash, the airbag will not be able to inflate and help protect the person sitting there.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 5-20 Black plate (20,1) Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the vehicle has a passenger sensing system, the instrument panel will have a passenger airbag status indicator. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑30 for important safety information. as a system check. If you are using remote start, if equipped, to start the vehicle from a distance, you may not see the system check.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Instruments and Controls If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. The light should go out once the engine starts. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the charging system. A charging system message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) can also appear. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5‑34 for more information.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 5-22 Black plate (22,1) Instruments and Controls This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some local governments may have programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control equipment. For the inspection, the emission system test equipment is connected to the vehicle’s Data Link Connector (DLC). The DLC is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. See your dealer if assistance is needed. The vehicle may not pass inspection if: .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 5-24 Black plate (24,1) Instruments and Controls When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light also comes on when the parking brake is set. See Parking Brake on page 9‑34 for more information. The light stays on if the parking brake does not fully release. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, it means the vehicle has a brake problem. If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Instruments and Controls Tow/Haul Mode Light For vehicles with the Tow/Haul Mode feature, this light comes on when the Tow/Haul Mode has been activated. For more information, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑32. StabiliTrak® OFF Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then goes off.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 5-26 Black plate (26,1) Instruments and Controls Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light If the light flashes while driving, this means that the StabiliTrak or the TCS is assisting in controlling the vehicle. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑35 for more information. Four chimes sound if the light turns on. Tire Pressure Light The Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak light comes on briefly when the engine is started.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light { WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 5-28 Black plate (28,1) Instruments and Controls High-Beam On Light Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) This vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. The cruise control light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑2 for more information. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Instruments and Controls and fuel information. The compass direction appears on the top right corner of the DIC display. The outside air temperature automatically appears in the bottom right corner of the DIC display. If there is a problem with the system that controls the temperature display, the numbers will be replaced with dashes. If this occurs, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 5-30 Black plate (30,1) Instruments and Controls Trip/Fuel Menu Items 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: Odometer Press 3 until XX km (mi) displays. This display shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi). Trip Odometers Press 3 until A or B displays.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Instruments and Controls fuel tank. This is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies. Generally, freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving. If the vehicle is low on fuel, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will be displayed. See “FUEL LEVEL LOW” under Fuel System Messages on page 5‑38 for more information. Average Economy Press 3 until AVG ECONOMY displays.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 5-32 Black plate (32,1) Instruments and Controls Vehicle Information Menu Items T (Vehicle Information): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: Oil Life Press T until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. This display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE REMAINING on the display, that means 99% of the current oil life remains.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Instruments and Controls 5-33 Tire Pressure Engine Hours Change Compass Zone If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC. The tire pressure will be shown in either kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). Press T until the DIC displays FRONT TIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. Press T again until the DIC displays REAR TIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 5-34 Black plate (34,1) Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. The messages that do not require immediate action can be acknowledged and cleared by pressing V (Set/Reset). The messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Instruments and Controls 5-35 Door Ajar Messages LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN CARGO DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the cargo door is open while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Turn off the vehicle and check the cargo door. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 5-36 Black plate (36,1) Instruments and Controls Engine Cooling System Messages ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning) OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 5‑16. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air conditioning compressor turns back on.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (37,1) Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑10 for information on how to reset the message. See Engine Oil on page 10‑7 and Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3 for more information.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 5-38 Black plate (38,1) Instruments and Controls Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages TURN SIGNAL ON FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays and a chime sounds if a turn signal is left on for 1.2 km (3/4 of a mile). Move the turn signal/multifunction lever to the off position. This message displays and a chime sounds if the fuel level is low. Refuel as soon as possible.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (39,1) Instruments and Controls 5-39 SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL TRACTION XX STABILITRAK XX There are several conditions that can cause this message to appear. If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). When this message displays, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. See your dealer for service.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 5-40 Black plate (40,1) Instruments and Controls Airbag System Messages WAIT TO START SERVICE VEHICLE SOON SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays briefly when the theft-deterrent system has initially found incorrect conditions within the vehicle and is making a double check. If your vehicle does not start soon after, try to start it again. If it still does not start, have your vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (41,1) Instruments and Controls Tire Messages CHECK TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the tires is low. The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5‑26. This message will also indicate which tire needs to be checked. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 5-42 Black plate (42,1) Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays when there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer for service. TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you can damage the transmission.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (43,1) Instruments and Controls Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in P (Park). To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off. 2. Press U to enter the feature settings menu. If the menu is not available, FEATURE SETTINGS AVAILABLE IN PARK will display. Before entering the menu, make sure the vehicle is in P (Park).
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 5-44 Black plate (44,1) Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press V while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. A beep will sound once a language has been selected. AUTO DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select when the doors will automatically lock.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (45,1) Instruments and Controls REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. You will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3 for more information. Press U until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 5-46 Black plate (46,1) Instruments and Controls DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the doors will be delayed. When locking the doors with the power door lock switch and a door is open, this feature will delay locking the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use. The key must be out of the ignition for this feature to work.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (47,1) Instruments and Controls 5-47 The lamps will remain on for 20 seconds or until Q on the RKE transmitter is pressed, or the vehicle is no longer off. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3 for more information. Then press U to scroll through the following settings: Press U until APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press V once to access the settings for this feature.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 5-48 Black plate (48,1) Instruments and Controls FACTORY SETTINGS EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of the customization features back to their factory default settings. This feature allows you to exit the feature settings menu. Press U until FACTORY SETTINGS appears on the DIC display. Press V once to access the settings for this feature.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 6-2 Black plate (2,1) Lighting 2 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps together with the following: . Parking Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights . Taillamps . License Plate Lamps If the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is on, the headlamps turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off. If the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is off, the headlamps will continue to stay on.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Lighting Flash-to-Pass This feature is used to signal to the vehicle ahead that you want to pass. If the headlamps are off or in the low‐beam position, pull the turn signal lever toward you to momentarily switch to high beams. Release the lever to turn the high-beam headlamps off. 6-3 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) When the DRL are on, the taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel lights, and other lamps will not be on.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 6-4 Black plate (4,1) Lighting 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.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change Signals 6-5 The lever returns to its starting position when released. If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have any burned out bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑41.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 6-6 Black plate (6,1) Lighting Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control The knob for this feature is located to the left of the steering column. D (Instrument Panel Lights): Dome Lamp Override 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.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Lighting E DOME 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 For vehicles with reading lamps, press the button located 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.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 6-8 Black plate (8,1) Lighting A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator's output and the vehicle's electrical needs.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Infotainment System Infotainment System Audio Players CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13 Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19 Phone Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10 Radio Reception .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 7-2 Black plate (2,1) Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system. . Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset radio stations. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9‑3. Notice: Contact your dealer before adding any equipment.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Infotainment System Operation AM-FM Radio 7-3
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 7-4 Black plate (4,1) Infotainment System 4 (Information): Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time. Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS station or MP3 song. A choice of additional information such as Channel, Song, Artist, and CAT (category) can display.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Infotainment System Speed Compensated Volume (SCV): Radios with SCV automatically adjust the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speed changes while driving, so that the volume level stays consistent. To activate SCV: 1. Set the radio volume to the desired level. 2. Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu. 3. Press the softkey under the AUTO VOLUM (automatic volume) tab on the radio display. 4.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 7-6 Black plate (6,1) Infotainment System Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble) (All Except AM-FM Radio and AM-FM Radio with CD) BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble): To adjust the bass, midrange, or treble: 3. Adjust the setting by doing one of the following: . Turn the f knob clockwise or counterclockwise. . Press . ¨ SEEK or © SEEK. Press \ FWD or s REV. 1. Press the f knob until the tone control tabs display.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Infotainment System Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) (AM-FM Radio and AM-FM Radio with CD) To adjust the balance or fade: 1. Press ` or press the f knob until the speaker control tab displays. 2. To adjust the setting, do one of the following: . . f knob. Press either ¨ SEEK, or © SEEK.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 7-8 Black plate (8,1) Infotainment System Radio Finding a Station AM-FM Radio BAND: Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, and XM. The selection displays. Radio Data System (RDS) The Radio may have a Radio Data System (RDS). The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Infotainment System 7-9 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered softkeys for three seconds until a beep sounds. When that softkey is pressed and released, the station that was set, returns. Press the FAV button to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM and FM stations.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 7-10 Black plate (10,1) Infotainment System Satellite Radio Finding a Category (CAT) Station CAT (Category): The CAT button is used to find XM™ stations while the radio is in the XM mode. XM is a satellite radio service based in the United States and Canada only. Finding a Station BAND: Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, and XM. The selection displays. f (Tune): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the station frequency.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Infotainment System Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station favorites while the vehicle is parked. Tune to favorite stations using the presets, favorites button, and steering wheel controls, if the vehicle has this feature. See Defensive Driving on page 9‑3.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 7-12 Black plate (12,1) Infotainment System Radio Reception FM Stereo Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. FM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signals reach only about 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi).
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Infotainment System Audio Players CD Player Care of the CD Player Do not add any label to a CD. It could get caught in the CD. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen. The use of CD lens cleaners is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD player mechanism.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 7-14 Black plate (14,1) Infotainment System Playing a CD If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player, it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD starts playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol displays on the left side of the radio display. As each new track starts to play, the track number displays.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Infotainment System RDM (Random): Press to listen to tracks in random, rather than sequential order. To use random, do one of the following: For the AM-FM Radio with CD: 1. Press the RDM button until the random icon displays. 2. Press the RDM button again until the random icon disappears from the display. For the Radio with CD (MP3) and Radio with USB and CD (MP3): 1. Press the softkey positioned under the RDM tab until Random Current Disc displays.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 7-16 Black plate (16,1) Infotainment System Order of Play File System and Naming Compressed audio files are accessed in the following order: The song name that displays is the song name contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the file name without the extension (such as .mp3) as the track name. . Playlists (Px). . Files stored in the root directory. . Files stored in folders in the root directory.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Infotainment System Playing an MP3 4 (Information): Press to display additional text information related to the current song. If information is available, the song title information displays on the top line of the display and artist information displays on the bottom line. When information is not available, NO INFO displays. \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 7-18 Black plate (18,1) Infotainment System To change from playback by artist to playback by album: 1. Press the softkey located 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.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Infotainment System Auxiliary Devices Using the Auxiliary Input Jack Radios with an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate 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.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 7-20 Black plate (20,1) Infotainment System Using the USB Port USB‐Supported Devices Radios with a USB port can control a USB storage device or an iPod® using the radio buttons and knobs. See “Playing an MP3” in CD Player on page 7‑13 for information about how to connect and control a USB storage device or an iPod. . USB flash drive . Portable USB hard drive USB Support . . . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Infotainment System 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 located 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 located on the instrument panel.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 7-22 Black plate (22,1) Infotainment System Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod c (Folder View): Press the softkey below c to view the The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed below. contents of the current folder on the USB drive. To browse and select files: To use the softkeys: 1. Press the softkey below 1.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Infotainment System 3. Press f to select the desired menu. Repeat Functionality 4. Turn f to scroll through the folders or files in the selected menu. Press the softkey below " or ' to select between Repeat All and Repeat Track. 5. Press f to select the desired file to be played. " (Repeat All): Press the softkey below " to repeat all tracks.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 7-24 Black plate (24,1) Infotainment System Phone . Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. The system may not work with all cell phones. See “Pairing” in this section for more information. . If the cell phone has voice dialing capability, learn to use that feature to access the address book or contact list. See “Voice Pass-Thru” in this section for more information. . See “Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers” in this section for more information.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Infotainment System When to Speak: A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command. Wait until the tone and then speak. How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice. Audio System When using the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system. Use the audio system volume knob, during a call, to change the volume level.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 7-26 Black plate (26,1) Infotainment System Pairing a Phone 1. Press and hold two seconds. b / g for 2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command can be skipped. 3. Say “Pair.” The system responds with instructions and a four‐digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5. 4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you want to pair. For help with this process, see the cell phone manufacturer's user guide. 5.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Infotainment System Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags in the Hands‐Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems, if equipped. The following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers. Store: This command will store a phone number, or a group of numbers as a name tag. Using the “Store” Command 1. Press and hold two seconds. b / g for 2. Say “Store.” 3.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 7-28 Black plate (28,1) Infotainment System Listing Stored Numbers The list command will list all stored numbers and name tags. Using the “List” Command 1. Press and hold two seconds. b / g for 2. Say “Directory.” Using the “Dial” or “Call” Command 1. Press and hold two seconds. b / g for 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 3. Say the entire number without pausing, or say the name tag. 4. Say “List.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Infotainment System . Receiving a Call Three‐Way Calling When an incoming call is received, the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. Three‐way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. . . b / g to answer the call. Press c / x to ignore a call. Press Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 7-30 Black plate (30,1) Infotainment System Transferring Audio to the Bluetooth System from a Cell Phone 3. Say “Voice.” The system responds “OK, accessing .” During a call with the audio on the cell phone, press b / g. The audio transfers to the vehicle. If the audio does not transfer to the vehicle, use the audio transfer feature on the cell phone. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide for more information.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Rear Heating System . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Air Vents Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Vehicles without Air Conditioning A.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 8-2 Black plate (2,1) Climate Controls Temperature Control: Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to change the current airflow mode. H (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel and floor outlets, with some air directed toward the windshield.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Climate Controls 8-3 # (Air Conditioning): Cools and dehumidifies the air inside of the vehicle. V (Maximum Air Conditioning): Cools the air inside the vehicle faster, by recirculating the inside air. Vehicles with Air Conditioning A. Fan Control B. Temperature Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control D. Rear Window Defogger On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 8-4 Black plate (4,1) Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger For vehicles with a rear window defogger, a warming grid is used to remove fog or frost from the rear window. It only works when the ignition is in ON/RUN. 1 (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger turns off several minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will run for several more minutes before turning off.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Climate Controls Rear Heating System Q (High): For vehicles with a rear heating system, it lets you adjust the amount of air flowing into the rear of the vehicle, from the front-seating area. This feature works with the main climate-control system in the vehicle. c (Medium): This position supplies half the amount of heat to the rear‐seating area. 8-5 This position supplies the most amount of heat to the rear-seating area.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 8-6 Black plate (6,1) Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System For vehicles with a rear heating and air-conditioning system, it controls the temperature, fan speed and air delivery for the rear-seat passengers only. The front climate control panel is located in the overhead console between the driver and front passenger. Front Climate Control Panel A. Fan Control B. Air Delivery Mode Control C.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Climate Controls When the fan knob is in the AUX position, the rear climate control panel can be used to adjust the climate settings in the rear seating area. 8-7 AUX (Auxiliary): 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.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 8-8 Black plate (8,1) Climate Controls 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.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Driving and Operating Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . 9-23 Parking over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23 Engine Exhaust Driving Information Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-2 Driving and Operating Driving Information Distracted Driving Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving. Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away from the road. Many local governments have enacted laws regarding driver distraction. Become familiar with the local laws in your area. To avoid distracted driving, always keep your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, and mind on the drive.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Driving and Operating 9-3 Defensive Driving Drunk Driving Control of a Vehicle Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts on page 3‑8. Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving. .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-4 Driving and Operating Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include: . Black plate (4,1) Keep enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. . Avoid needless heavy braking. . Keep pace with traffic. If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Driving and Operating 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. . Off-Road Recovery 9-5 2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. 3. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-6 Driving and Operating Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. If the vehicle starts to slide, follow these suggestions: . . Black plate (6,1) Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. The vehicle may straighten out. Be ready for a second skid if it occurs.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Driving and Operating There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet. Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: . Allow extra following distance. . Pass with caution. . Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. . Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. . Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires on page 10‑49. .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-8 Driving and Operating { WARNING Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill. . . Black plate (8,1) Stay in your own lane.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑8 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑10. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. . Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-10 Black plate (10,1) Driving and Operating To save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Driving and Operating Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction or stability system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-12 Black plate (12,1) Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information Label positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 10‑49 and Tire Pressure on page 10‑56.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Driving and Operating 9-13 the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-14 Black plate (14,1) Driving and Operating The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on the front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh the vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles. This could cause loss of control and a crash. Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-16 Black plate (16,1) Driving and Operating Starting and Operating . Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km (200 miles) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. . Do not tow a trailer during break-in.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Driving and Operating A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is stopped, turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF to turn the engine off. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) will remain active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑21. This position locks the ignition and transmission. Do not turn the engine off when the vehicle is moving. This will cause a loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-18 Black plate (18,1) Driving and Operating C (ON/RUN): This position can be used to operate the electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel 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.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Driving and Operating To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running. Engine cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition switch to the ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF position. When the Low Fuel warning lamp is on and the FUEL LEVEL LOW message is displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC), the Computer‐Controlled Cranking System is disabled to prevent possible vehicle component damage.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-20 Driving and Operating To control the fast idle: . . Black plate (20,1) To enable the Fast Idle System, press and release the Cruise Control On/Off button and ensure that the switch LED is lit. Press and release the Cruise Control Set switch. Engine speed will be held at approximately 1200 RPM. When the fast idle is active the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display “FAST IDLE ON.” One of the following actions will turn off the fast idle: .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued) If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts and prevent damage. The length of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on several factors.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-22 Black plate (22,1) Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running { WARNING It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Driving and Operating Shifting out of Park The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply the brakes before you can shift from P (Park) when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. See Automatic Transmission (Six Speed) on page 9‑25 or Automatic Transmission (Four Speed) on page 9‑28. The shift lock control system is designed to do the following: .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-24 Black plate (24,1) Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust { WARNING Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes). . The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different. .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-26 Black plate (26,1) Driving and Operating . R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. WARNING (Continued) Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9‑10.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Driving and Operating If the shift stabilization feature determines that a current vehicle speed cannot be maintained, the transmission does not upshift and instead holds the current gear. In some cases, this could appear to be a delayed shift, however the transmission is operating normally. The transmission uses adaptive shift controls.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-28 Black plate (28,1) Driving and Operating If you manually select 2 (Second) in an automatic transmission, the transmission will start in second gear. You can use this feature for reducing the speed of the rear wheels when you are trying to start the vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces. 1 (First): This position reduces vehicle speed without using the brakes.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Driving and Operating brake pedal before you can shift from P (Park) with the ignition in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into another gear. See Shifting out of Park on page 9‑23. R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-30 Black plate (30,1) Driving and Operating 3 (Third): This position is also used for normal driving. However it reduces vehicle speed more than D (Drive) without using the brakes. You might choose 3 (Third) instead of D (Drive) when driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears and when going down a steep hill.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Driving and Operating Manual Mode Range Selection Mode The vehicle may have a Range Selection Mode. The Range Selection Mode helps control the vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer by letting you select a desired range of gears. To use this feature, do the following: 1. Move the shift lever to M (Manual Mode). 2.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-32 Black plate (32,1) Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode Turn the Tow/Haul Mode on and off by pressing the button, located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. When Tow/ Haul is on, a light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 5‑25 for more information. Also see “Tow/Haul Mode” under Towing Equipment on page 9‑55 for more information.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake System (ABS) If the vehicle has this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels when extra traction is needed. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-34 Black plate (34,1) Driving and Operating As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems StabiliTrak® System The vehicle may have a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak. It is an advanced computer controlled system that assists the driver with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. StabiliTrak activates when the computer senses a discrepancy between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-36 Black plate (36,1) Driving and Operating The StabiliTrak Off light illuminates and the appropriate messages will be displayed in the DIC. To turn on the StabiliTrak system back on, press the StabiliTrak button again. StabiliTrak will automatically turn back on when the vehicle speed exceeds 32 km/h (20 mph). When the StabiliTrak system has been turned off, system noises may still be heard as a result of the brake-traction control coming on.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (37,1) Driving and Operating Locking Rear Axle Vehicles with a locking rear axle can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand, or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is low, this feature will allow the rear wheel with the most traction to move the vehicle. Cruise Control { WARNING Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-38 Black plate (38,1) Driving and Operating Setting Cruise Control If the cruise button is on when not in use, it could get bumped and go into cruise when not desired. Keep the cruise control switch off when cruise is not being used. The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. 1. Press the I button. I (On/Off): Press to turn the system on or off.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (39,1) Driving and Operating Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated, . . Press and hold the SET– button on the steering wheel until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. To slow down in small amounts, press the SET– button on the steering wheel briefly. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-40 Black plate (40,1) Driving and Operating Fuel Recommended Fuel For diesel engine vehicles, see “Fuel for Diesel Engines” in the Duramax Diesel Supplement. Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark knock, might be heard when driving. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (41,1) Driving and Operating Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB‐3.5 or 3.511 in Canada. Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommend against the use of gasolines containing MMT. See Fuel Additives on page 9‑41 for additional information.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-42 Black plate (42,1) Driving and Operating For customers who do not use TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, one bottle of GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel tank at every engine oil change, can help clean deposits from fuel injectors and intake valves. GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS is the only gasoline additive recommended by General Motors. It is available at your dealer.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (43,1) Driving and Operating At a minimum, E85 should meet ASTM Specification D 5798 or CGSB Specification 3.512. Filling the tank with fuel mixtures that do not meet ASTM or CGSB specifications can affect driveability and could cause the malfunction indicator lamp to come on. As the outside temperature approaches freezing, ethanol fuel distributors should supply winter grade ethanol, the same as with unleaded gasoline.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-44 Black plate (44,1) Driving and Operating Filling the Tank { WARNING Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. Turn off the engine when refueling. Do not smoke near fuel or when refueling the vehicle. Do not use cellular phones. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (45,1) Driving and Operating When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑21. { WARNING If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-46 Black plate (46,1) Driving and Operating Towing General Towing Information Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer. vehicle such as a motor home, see Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑90. . . For information on equipment to tow a trailer, see “Towing Equipment.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (47,1) Driving and Operating Driving with a Trailer { WARNING When towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. To maximize safety when towing a trailer: .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-48 Black plate (48,1) Driving and Operating Passing More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. Because the rig is longer, it is necessary to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning to the lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (49,1) Driving and Operating Parking on Hills { WARNING Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both the vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. When possible, always park the rig on a flat surface. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the brake pedal until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the brake pedal.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-50 Black plate (50,1) Driving and Operating Trailer Towing If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax® diesel supplement for more information. { WARNING The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all. The driver and passengers could be seriously injured.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (51,1) Driving and Operating 9-51 Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 4.3L V6 3.42 1 950 kg (4,300 lbs) 4 309 kg (9,500 lbs) 5.3L V8 3.42 3.73 3 039 kg (6,700 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs) 3.42 2 948 kg (6,500 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs) 3.42 3.73 2 812 kg (6,200 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs) 3.42 3.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-52 Black plate (52,1) Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* G2500 Cargo Van 2WD Long Wheelbase 4.8L V8 3.42 3 266 kg (7,200 lbs) 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 3.42 4 536 kg (10,000 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 4.8L V8 3.42 3 039 kg (6,700 lbs) 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 3.42 4 445 kg (9,800 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) G2500 Passenger Van 2WD Short Wheelbase G3500 Cargo Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 4.8L V8 3.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (53,1) Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio 9-53 Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 3.42 4 400 kg (9,700 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 3.42 4 218 kg (9,300 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) G3500 Passenger Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 6.0L V8 G3500 Passenger Van 2WD Long Wheelbase 6.0L V8 *The Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo equipment and conversion.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-54 Black plate (54,1) Driving and Operating Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (55,1) Driving and Operating It is important that the vehicle does not exceed any of its ratings — GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Maximum Trailer Rating or Tongue Weight. The only way to be sure it is not exceeding any of these ratings is to weigh the vehicle and trailer. Total Weight on the Vehicle's Tires Be sure the vehicle tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-56 Black plate (56,1) Driving and Operating If using the wiring provided with the factory-installed trailering package, no holes need to be made in the body of the vehicle. However, if an aftermarket hitch is installed, holes may need to be made in the body. If holes are made in the body, then be sure to seal the holes later when the hitch is removed.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (57,1) Driving and Operating The four-wire harness (without connector) contains the following circuits: . Black: Ground . Red/White: Battery Feed . Dark Blue: Trailer Brake Signal . Light Blue: CHMSL/Stoplamp Supply Voltage * If the vehicle is a cutaway with trailer provisions, a 15 amp fuse will be shared for both left/stop trailer turn and right/stop trailer turn signals.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 9-58 Black plate (58,1) Driving and Operating Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul when lightly loaded or with no trailer at all will not cause damage. However, there is no benefit to the selection of Tow/Haul when the vehicle is unloaded. Such a selection when unloaded may result in unpleasant engine and transmission driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy. Tow/ Haul is recommended only when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 10-2 10-2 10-3 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-2 Black plate (2,1) Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-65 Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-67 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-70 Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Vehicle Care Accessories and Modifications Adding non‐dealer accessories or making modifications to the vehicle can affect vehicle performance and safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability, ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work { WARNING You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. . . Black plate (4,1) Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts, and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task. Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, and other fasteners.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Vehicle Care 10-5 If the vehicle has an underhood lamp, it will automatically come on and stay on until the hood is closed. Before closing the hood, be sure all of the filler caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. Let the hood down and close it firmly. 2.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-6 Black plate (6,1) Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 4.3L V6 Engine Shown (4.8L V8 Engine, 5.3L V8 Engine and 6.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Vehicle Care A. Battery on page 10‑28. I. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See Brake Fluid on page 10‑27. J. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Washer Fluid on page 10‑25. B. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10‑18. C. Coolant Recovery Tank. See Cooling System on page 10‑18. D. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-8 Black plate (8,1) Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. Obtaining an accurate oil level reading is essential: 1.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Vehicle Care Specification Viscosity Grade Use and ask for licensed engine oils with the dexos1™ approved certification mark. Engine oils meeting the requirements for the vehicle should have the dexos1 approved certification mark. This certification mark indicates that the oil has been approved to the dexos1 specification. SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-10 Black plate (10,1) Vehicle Care Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on a combination of factors which include engine revolutions, engine temperature, and miles driven. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Fluid (4-Speed Transmission) If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid A good time to check the automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-12 Black plate (12,1) Vehicle Care A cold fluid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off, but this is used only as a reference. Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 10°C (50°F) or more. If it is colder than 10°C (50°F), the engine may have to idle longer. Should the fluid level be low during this cold check, the fluid must be checked hot before adding fluid.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Vehicle Care How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑12 to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. Using a funnel, add fluid down the transmission dipstick tube only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot. A cold check is used only as a reference. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-14 Black plate (14,1) Vehicle Care If it is decided to check the fluid level, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or a false reading on the dipstick may occur. Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage the transmission. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Too little fluid could cause the transmission to overheat.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Vehicle Care Checking the Fluid Level Prepare the vehicle as follows: 1. Park the vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in P (Park). 3. With foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. When M is reached, move the selector from M1 through M3. Then, position the shift lever in P (Park).
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-16 Black plate (16,1) Vehicle Care How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑12 to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. Refer to “How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid”, earlier in this section for instructions on driving to achieve warm or hot transmission fluid. It does not take much fluid, generally less than 0.5 L (1 pt). Do not overfill. A.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Vehicle Care When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter, do the following: Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 80 000 km (50,000 mi) interval. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3 for more information. If driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. 1.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-18 Black plate (18,1) Vehicle Care Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. { WARNING An electric engine cooling fan can start even when the engine is not running. To avoid injury, always keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any engine cooling fan. { WARNING Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. A. Radiator Pressure Cap B.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Vehicle Care What to Use { WARNING Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-20 Black plate (20,1) Vehicle Care Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant recovery tank. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) the surge tank pressure cap — even a little — they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap. no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. Do not press down while turning the pressure cap.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-22 Black plate (22,1) Vehicle Care 8. Replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. Engine Overheating 6. Start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose can be felt getting hot.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Vehicle Care Notice: If the engine catches fire because of being driven with no coolant, the vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. WARNING (Continued) If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam: 1. Turn the air off. If you keep driving when the engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-24 Black plate (24,1) Vehicle Care If there is still no sign of steam, push down the accelerator until the engine speed is about twice as fast as normal idle speed for at least three minutes while you are parked. If the warning is still on, turn off the engine until it cools down. If the decision is made not to lift the hood, get service help right away. Engine Fan The vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Vehicle Care 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. 5. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. The level should be at the COLD FILL mark. If necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark. To prevent contamination of brake fluid, never check or fill the power steering reservoir with the brake master cylinder cover off.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-26 Black plate (26,1) Vehicle Care Brakes This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly. { WARNING The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to a crash.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Vehicle Care Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: . The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear. When new linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up. .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-28 Black plate (28,1) Vehicle Care After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is above the MIN but not over the MAX mark. Notice . What to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑12. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage { WARNING Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 10‑86 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-30 Black plate (30,1) Vehicle Care Front Axle How to Check Lubricant When to Check and Change Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3. When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 10 mm (3/8 in) below the fill plug hole.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Vehicle Care Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3 to determine how often to check the lubricant. How to Check Lubricant If you have the 1500 Series, the proper level is from 15 mm (5/8 in) to 40 mm (1 5/8 in) below the bottom of the fill plug hole. The proper level for the 2500 and 3500 Series is from 0 to 6 mm (1/4 in) below the bottom of the fill plug hole.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-32 Black plate (32,1) Vehicle Care Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: 1. The removal or rendering inoperative by any person, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control, prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use; or 2.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Vehicle Care Starter Switch Check { WARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 9‑34. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-34 Vehicle Care Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check { WARNING When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement Headlamps For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10‑40. Composite Headlamp 10-35 For any bulb‐changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs { WARNING Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. A.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-36 Black plate (36,1) Vehicle Care To prevent headlamp vibration and shortened bulb life, be sure to insert the headlamp assembly tabs in the slots at the lower portion of the housing. 2. Pull the bulb (C) forward to gain access to the electrical connector. Sealed‐Beam Headlamp 5. Disconnect the electrical connector. 6. Turn the bulb counterclockwise one quarter turn to remove it from the headlamp assembly. 7.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (37,1) Vehicle Care Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps To replace the front turn signal, sidemarker, and/or parking lamp bulb(s): 10-37 4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it straight out. 5. Replace the bulb. 6. Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall it in the lamp assembly. 7. Reinstall the lamp assembly into the grille until the outboard clip snaps into place. A. Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamp B.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-38 Black plate (38,1) Vehicle Care Taillamps 5. Remove the taillamp assembly from the vehicle. To replace a taillamp/turn signal lamp or back‐up lamp bulb: 1. Remove the two inboard nuts from the inside of the taillamp assembly. 2. The third nut (C) is under the applique piece (B) above the lamp. Remove the two inboard applique nuts. Pull the applique (B) straight rearward slightly to clear the studs.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (39,1) Vehicle Care 8. Push the new bulb into the socket. 9. Reinstall the bulb socket by turning it clockwise into the lamp assembly. 10. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reinstall the taillamp assembly and applique. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) The Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) is located above the rear doors at the center of the vehicle. To replace a bulb: 10-39 3.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-40 Black plate (40,1) Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp 3. Install the new bulb. To replace one of these bulbs: 4. Reverse steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the license plate bulb assembly. Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Back-up, Rear Parking, Stoplamp, and Turn Signal Lamp A. Bulb Socket B. License Plate Bulb Assembly C. Screws 1. Remove the screws (C) that secure the license plate bulb assembly (B). 2.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (41,1) Vehicle Care Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the current load returns to normal or the problem is fixed. This greatly reduces the chance of circuit overload and fire caused by electrical problems.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-42 Black plate (42,1) Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (43,1) Vehicle Care Mini Fuse Usage 3 Right Stop/Turn Trailer 4 Spare 5 Spare 6 Fuel System Control Module Ignition Mini Fuse Usage Mini Fuse 10-43 Usage 11 Trailer Wiring 22 Spare 12 Spare 23 Spare 13 Spare 24 Fuel Pump 14 Windshield Washer 25 16 Horn Auxiliary Power Outlet 17 Transmission 26 Body Control Module 3 27 Special Equipment Option 7 Body Control Module 5 18 Air Conditioning Compressor 8 Body Control M
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-44 Black plate (44,1) Vehicle Care Mini Fuse Usage 31 Transmission Control Module Ignition 32 Transmission Control Module Battery 33 Spare 34 Spare 35 Fuel Operated Heater Module 36 Fuel System Control Module Battery Mini Fuse Usage Mini Fuse Usage 53 Left Low‐Beam Headlamp 64 Mass Air Flow/ Canister Vent 54 Right Low‐Beam Headlamp 65 Odd Ignition/ Injectors 55 Wiper 56 Canister Vent Solenoid 66 Daytime Running Lamps 2 (LOLVL‐V22) (
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (45,1) Vehicle Care Mini Fuse Usage 71 Fuel Heater/Flex Fuel Sensor 72 Body Control Module 6 73 Lighter/Data Link Connection 75 V6 Fuel Injectors 76 Spare 77 Oxygen Sensor 2 (Pre) 78 Engine Control Module Powertrain 79 Even Ignition/ Injectors J‐Case Fuse Usage Relay 10-45 Usage 1 ABS Motor 15 Run/Crank 2 ABS Module 37 Spare 41 Spare 38 Fuel Pump 42 Trailer Wiring 39 Crank 43 Fan High 40 44 Starter Solenoid Air C
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-46 Black plate (46,1) Vehicle Care Floor Console Fuse Block The floor console fuse block is located under the driver seat. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (47,1) Vehicle Care Mini‐Fuse Usage F1 Empty F2 Steering Wheel Sensor F3 Auxiliary Parking Lamps (Cut‐Away) F4 Front Park Lamps F5 Trailer Park Lamps F6 Upfitter Park Lamps F7 Right Rear Park Lamp F8 Left Rear Park Lamp F9 Outside Rearview Mirror Switch 10-47 Mini‐Fuse Usage Mini‐Fuse Usage F10 Airbag/Automatic Occupant Sensing F19 Compass F11 OnStar® (If Equipped) F20 Radio/Chime/XM™ Satellite Radio (If Equipped) F12 Empt
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-48 Black plate (48,1) Vehicle Care Mini‐Fuse Usage F26 Auxiliary/Trailer Backup F27 Taillamps Backup F30 Upfitter Courtesy Lamps F31 Front Door Lock F32 Rear Door Lock J‐Case Fuse Usage F16 Upfitter Auxiliary 1 F24 Empty F28 Upfitter Auxiliary 2 Reading Lamps F29 Rear Blower Relays Usage F33 Cargo Door Unlock K1 F34 Passenger Door Unlock Run (High Current Micro) K2 Empty (High Current Micro) K3 Park Lamps (High Current Micro) K4
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (49,1) Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tires WARNING (Continued) . Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer. . Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden impact — such as when hitting a pothole.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-50 Black plate (50,1) Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall. The examples show a typical passenger vehicle and light truck tire sidewall. Passenger (P‐Metric) Tire (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (51,1) Vehicle Care (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance. For more information, see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 10‑68. (G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-52 Black plate (52,1) Vehicle Care (D) DOT (Department of Transportation): The Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. (E) Tire Identification Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following the DOT code are the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (53,1) Vehicle Care (E) Rim Diameter : Diameter of the wheel in inches. (F) Service Description: These characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire. The load index represents the load carrying capacity a tire is certified to carry. The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load. Light Truck (LT‐Metric) Tire (A) Light Truck (LT‐Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-54 Black plate (54,1) Vehicle Care Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per square inch). Accessory Weight: The combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (55,1) Vehicle Care Intended Outboard Sidewall : The side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure. Light Truck (LT‐Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-56 Black plate (56,1) Vehicle Care Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate. Traction: The friction between the tire and the road surface. The amount of grip provided. Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road. Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) of tread remains.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (57,1) Vehicle Care Overinflated tires, or tires that have too much air, can result in: . Unusual wear. . Poor handling. . Rough ride. . Needless damage from road hazards. The Tire and Loading Information label on the vehicle indicates the original equipment tires and the correct cold tire inflation pressures. The recommended pressure is the minimum air pressure needed to support the vehicle's maximum load carrying capacity.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-58 Black plate (58,1) Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (59,1) Vehicle Care Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑59 for additional information.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-60 Black plate (60,1) Vehicle Care A Tire and Loading Information label shows the size of the original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for the tires when they are cold. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑11, for an example of the Tire and Loading Information label and its location. Also see Tire Pressure on page 10‑56. The TPMS can warn about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (61,1) Vehicle Care . Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction. If the TPMS is not functioning properly, it cannot detect or signal a low tire condition. See your dealer for service if the TPMS malfunction light and DIC message come on and stay on. TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-62 Black plate (62,1) Vehicle Care 5. Place the relearn tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve stem. Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor. A horn chirp confirms that the sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wheel position. 6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 7. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 8.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (63,1) Vehicle Care Any time unusual wear is noticed, rotate the tires as soon as possible and check the wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10‑64 and Wheel Replacement on page 10‑70. Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label after the tires have been rotated.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-64 Black plate (64,1) Vehicle Care Dual Tire Rotation When the vehicle is new, or whenever a wheel, wheel bolt, or wheel nut is replaced, check the wheel nut torque after 160, 1 600, and 10 000 km (100, 1,000, and 6,000 mi) of driving. For proper wheel nut tightening information, see “Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire” later in this section, under If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑72.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (65,1) Vehicle Care See Tire Inspection on page 10‑62 and Tire Rotation on page 10‑62 for additional information. The rubber in tires ages over time. This also applies to the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is never used. Multiple conditions including temperatures, loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance affect how fast aging takes place.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-66 Black plate (66,1) Vehicle Care GM recommends replacing all the tires at the same time. Uniform tread depth on all tires will help to maintain the performance of the vehicle. Braking and handling performance may be adversely affected if all the tires are not replaced at the same time. See Tire Inspection on page 10‑62 and Tire Rotation on page 10‑62 for information on proper tire rotation. { WARNING Tires could explode during improper service.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (67,1) Vehicle Care Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate low‐pressure warning if non‐TPC Spec rated tires are installed. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑58. The Tire and Loading Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑11 for the label location and more information about the Tire and Loading Information label.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-68 Black plate (68,1) Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which grades tires by treadwear, traction, and temperature performance.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (69,1) Vehicle Care Traction – AA, A, B, C Temperature – A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-70 Black plate (70,1) Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it. Some aluminum wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel that is needed.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (71,1) Vehicle Care Tire Chains { WARNING Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash. To help avoid damage to the vehicle, drive slowly, readjust, or remove the device if it is contacting the vehicle. Do not spin the vehicle's tires.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-72 Black plate (72,1) Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blow out while driving, especially if the tires are maintained properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. But if there ever is a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (73,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall causing injury or death. Find a level place to change the tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in 1 (First) or R (Reverse). (Continued) WARNING (Continued) 3.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-74 Black plate (74,1) Vehicle Care Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Equipment needed for a cargo van or a passenger van is located in the passenger side rear corner of the vehicle. Remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it out of the mounting bracket to access the equipment. The tools you will be using include: A. Jack B. Jack Handle C. Hoist Extension D. Jack Handle Extension E.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (75,1) Vehicle Care To lower the spare tire from the vehicle: 1. Assemble the wheel wrench (G) to one or two of the jack handles and the hoist extensions (F). Insert the hoist extension end through the hole in the rear bumper. A. Spare Tire B. Tire/Wheel Retainer C. Hoist Cable D. Hoist Assembly E. Hoist Shaft F. Jack Handle and Hoist Extensions G. Wheel Wrench 2. Be sure the hoist extension end connects to the hoist shaft.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-76 Black plate (76,1) Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire If the vehicle has plastic wheel nut caps, loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. The wheel nut caps are designed to remain with the center cap. Remove the center cap. 4. When the tire has been lowered, pull it closer to reach the tire retainer and pull it up through the wheel opening.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (77,1) Vehicle Care 10-77 3. Assemble the jack and tools: Front Flat: Assemble the jack (A) together with the jack handle (B), one or two jack handle extensions (D), and the wheel wrench (E). Rear Flat: Assemble the jack (A) together with the jack handle (B), two jack handle extensions (D), and the wheel wrench (E).
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-78 Black plate (78,1) Vehicle Care 4. Position the jack under the vehicle, as shown. The front position jacking point is on the frame. The rear position jacking point is on the rear axle. If the exhaust system interferes in the jack location in the rear axle, such as in Diesel vehicles, place the jack (A) on the rear axle between the axle housing and the shock absorber bracket in order to avoid any interference with the exhaust pipe (B).
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (79,1) Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, a cloth or a paper towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt. 8. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. { WARNING Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash. 10-79 10.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-80 Black plate (80,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING WARNING (Continued) { WARNING If wheel studs are damaged, they can break. If all the studs on a wheel broke, the wheel could come off and cause a crash. If any stud is damaged because of a loose-running wheel, it could be that all of the studs are damaged. To be sure, replace all studs on the wheel. If the stud holes in a wheel have become larger, the wheel could collapse in operation.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (81,1) Vehicle Care 10-81 12. Put the wheel cover or the center cap and plastic wheel nut caps back on. Remove any wheel blocks. Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. See Capacities and Specifications on page 12‑2 for the wheel nut torque specification. 11.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-82 Black plate (82,1) Vehicle Care and the cable is tight. The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools { WARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down. 2.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (83,1) Vehicle Care Secondary Latch System This vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off the vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged. For the secondary latch to work, the tire must be stowed with the valve stem pointing down.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-84 Black plate (84,1) Vehicle Care 6. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable. 7. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to push against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand. 3. Attach the jack handle/jack handle extension and wheel wrench to the jack. 4.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (85,1) Vehicle Care Notice: If you drive away before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled, you could damage the vehicle. Always reinstall this cable before driving the vehicle. 9. If the cable is hanging under the vehicle, turn the wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole in the bumper clockwise to raise the cable back up. Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-86 Black plate (86,1) Vehicle Care Jump Starting For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery on page 10‑28. If the vehicle battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. { WARNING Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: . They contain acid that can burn you. . They contain gas that can explode or ignite. .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (87,1) Vehicle Care needed. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could save the radio! 4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations of the other vehicle. On your van, use the unpainted radio antenna bracket as a remote negative (−) terminal. { WARNING Using an open flame near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-88 Black plate (88,1) Vehicle Care 7. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (89,1) Vehicle Care Notice: Your vehicle uses the unpainted radio antenna bracket as a remote negative (−) terminal. Move the antenna coax cable out of the way before clamping the negative jumper cable to the fixed antenna bracket. Avoid touching the negative cable clamp to the air conditioning line. Failure to do either of these could damage your vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-90 Black plate (90,1) Vehicle Care Towing Towing the Vehicle Notice: To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance and/or special equipment. Always flatbed on a car carrier. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (91,1) Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing Notice: 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. Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-92 Black plate (92,1) Vehicle Care Dolly Towing Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) – Two‐Wheel‐Drive Vehicles Use the following procedure to tow the vehicle from the rear: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly. 3. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9‑34 for more information. 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). 5.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (93,1) Vehicle Care Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) – All‐Wheel‐Drive Vehicles The vehicle was not designed to be towed with two wheels on the ground. To properly tow these vehicles, they should be placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels off the ground. Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-94 Black plate (94,1) Vehicle Care Notice: Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after, to remove all cleaning agents completely. If they are allowed to dry on the surface, they could stain.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (95,1) Vehicle Care Windshield and Wiper Blades Tires Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner. Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires. Clean rubber blades using lint-free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup of vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause wiper streaking.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-96 Black plate (96,1) Vehicle Care Steering, Suspension, and Chassis Components Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually check constant velocity joints, rubber boots, and axle seals for leaks.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (97,1) Vehicle Care Interior Care To prevent dirt particle abrasions, regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Immediately remove any soils. Note that newspapers or dark garments that can transfer color to home furnishings can also permanently transfer color to the vehicle's interior. Use a soft bristle brush to remove dust from knobs and crevices on the instrument cluster.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-98 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet Start by vacuuming the surface using a soft brush attachment. If a rotating brush attachment is being used during vacuuming, only use it on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the following techniques: . . Black plate (98,1) Gently blot liquids with a paper towel. Continue blotting until no more soil can be removed.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (99,1) Vehicle Care Do not use cleaners that increase gloss, especially on the instrument panel. Reflected glare can decrease visibility through the windshield under certain conditions. Notice: Use of air fresheners may cause permanent damage to plastics and painted surfaces. If an air freshener comes in contact with any plastic or painted surface in the vehicle, blot immediately and clean with a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 10-100 Black plate (100,1) Vehicle Care 2 NOTES
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-3 Special Application Services Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8 Additional Maintenance and Care Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 11-2 Black plate (2,1) Service and Maintenance Your dealer has trained technicians who can perform required maintenance using genuine replacement parts. They have up‐to‐date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics. Many dealers have extended evening and Saturday hours, courtesy transportation, and online scheduling to assist with service needs. Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Service and Maintenance { WARNING Performing maintenance work can be dangerous and can cause serious injury. Perform maintenance work only if the required information, proper tools, and equipment are available. If they are not, see your dealer to have a trained technician do the work. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 10‑4. Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Stop . Check the engine oil level.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 11-4 Service and Maintenance Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ 7,500 mi Rotate the tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform the following services. See Tire Rotation on page 10‑62. . Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. If needed, change engine oil and filter, and reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 10‑7 and Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑10. . Check engine coolant level. See Engine Coolant on page 10‑18. .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Service and Maintenance 11-5
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 11-6 Black plate (6,1) Service and Maintenance Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Normal a) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook‐up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly. Replace as needed. b) Or every four years, whichever comes first. c) Do not directly power wash the transfer case output seals.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Service and Maintenance 11-7
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 11-8 Black plate (8,1) Service and Maintenance Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Severe Special Application Services Additional Maintenance and Care a) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook‐up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly. Replace as needed. .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Service and Maintenance 11-9 Battery Brakes Hoses The battery supplies power to start the engine and operate any additional electrical accessories. Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial to safe driving. 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. .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 11-10 Black plate (10,1) Service and Maintenance Shocks and Struts Tires Vehicle Care Shocks and struts help aid in control for a smoother ride. Tires need to be properly inflated, rotated, and balanced. Maintaining the tires can save money, fuel, and can reduce the risk of tire failure. To help keep the vehicle looking like new, vehicle care products are available from your dealer.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Service and Maintenance 11-11 Wheel Alignment Windshield Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that the tires deliver optimal wear and performance. For safety, appearance, and the best viewing, keep the windshield clean and clear. Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view. . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 11-12 Black plate (12,1) Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the maintenance schedule section in the Duramax Diesel Supplement. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Service and Maintenance Usage Chassis Lubrication Front Wheel Bearings Front and Rear Axle Transfer Case Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1051344, in Canada 993037). SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Canada 89021678).
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 11-14 Black plate (14,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts If the vehicle has the Duramax® diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number 15950115 A3097C 4.3L V6 25010792 PF47 4.8L V8; 5.3L V8; 6.0L V8 89017524 PF48 4.3L V6 12568387 41-101 4.8L V8; 5.3L V8; 6.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 11-16 Date Black plate (16,1) Service and Maintenance Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 11-17
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 11-18 Date Black plate (18,1) Service and Maintenance Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Engine Drive Belt Routing . . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 12-2 Black plate (2,1) Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑12 for more information.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Technical Data Application Capacities Metric English 4.3L V6 4.3 L 4.5 qt 4.8L V8, 5.3L V8, 6.0L V8 5.7 L 6.0 qt Cutaway (Optional Tank)* 215.7 L 57.0 gal Cutaway (Standard Tank) 124.9 L 33.0 gal Passenger and Cargo 117.3 L 31.0 gal Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank * 4 039 mm (159 inch) wheelbase or 4 496 mm (177 inch) wheelbase only Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 4-SPD 4L60-E 4.7 L 5.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 12-4 Black plate (4,1) Technical Data Engine Specifications VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 4.3L V6 Engine X Automatic 1.52 mm (0.060 in) 4.8L V8 A Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) 5.3L V8 4 Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) 6.0L V8 G Automatic 1.02 mm (0.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing V8 Engines V6 Engines If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 12-6 Black plate (6,1) Technical Data 2 NOTES
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Customer Information Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-6 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, call General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre at 1-800-263-3777 (English), or 1-800-263-7854 (French). We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Customer Information STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration Program. General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 13-4 Black plate (4,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance Procedure Owner satisfaction and goodwill are very important to your dealer and General Motors. Normally, any problem with the transaction, sale, or usage of the vehicle must be handled by your dealer sales or service departments. However, we recognize that despite the good intentions of all parties involved, sometimes a misunderstanding may occur.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to: United States Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 www.Chevrolet.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 13-6 Black plate (6,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) United States and Canada To contact the Customer Assistance Center (CAC), use the phone numbers listed in this section. Customer assistance is available Monday through Friday, 08:00 to 20:00 hours, and Saturdays from 08:00 to 15:00 hours. Costa Rica All e-mail inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center (CAC) should be sent to: cac.chevrolet@gm.com.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Customer Information Online Owner Center Other Helpful Links Chevrolet Owner Center (U.S.) www.chevyownercenter.com Chevrolet — www.chevrolet.com Information and services customized for your specific vehicle — all in one convenient place. . Digital owner manual, warranty information, and more. . Storage for online service and maintenance records. . Chevrolet dealer locator for service nationwide. . Exclusive privileges and offers. .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 13-8 Black plate (8,1) Customer Information GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) This program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for the vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/ scooter lift for the vehicle. For more information on the limited offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Customer Information Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or 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. . . Flat Tire Change: Service to change a flat tire with the spare tire.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 13-10 . . Black plate (10,1) Customer Information Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: Must be over 250 kilometers from where your trip was started to qualify. General Motors of Canada Limited requires pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy of the repair orders. Once authorization has been received, the Roadside Assistance advisor will help to make arrangements and explain how to receive payment.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Customer Information . 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. . Battery Jump Start: Service to jump start a dead battery. . *Emergency Messages: Transmission of urgent phone messages. . *Emergency Calls: Call for emergency services. .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 13-12 Black plate (12,1) Customer Information A rental car will be provided for up to two days and the vehicle must be returned to its original destination, excluding vehicles with a carrying capacity greater than 3.5 tons.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Customer Information . Food service, beverages, telephone calls, or other extra costs. Accommodation costs apply only to Mexico per the terms and conditions of the Roadside Assistance program. . Any damage to the vehicle without intent, derived from the services provided. . Cost of towing a trailer when choosing a Chevrolet dealer that is nearest to the temporary storage facility for the disabled vehicle. . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 13-14 Black plate (14,1) Customer Information Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada) To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada), extended powertrain, and/or hybrid‐specific warranties in both the U.S. and Canada.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Customer Information Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if the vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair. Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 13-16 Black plate (16,1) Customer Information Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Customer Information Move the vehicle only if its position puts you in danger, or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. . Insurance company and policy number. . General description of the damage to the other vehicle. Give only the necessary information to police and other parties involved in the crash. Choose a reputable repair facility that uses quality replacement parts. See “Collision Parts” earlier in this section.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 13-18 Black plate (18,1) Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information The Owner Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time Service Manuals In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General Motors.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 13-20 Black plate (20,1) Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Customer Information This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Important: EDR data is recorded by the vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 13-22 Black plate (22,1) Customer Information Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. Refer to the navigation manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) OnStar OnStar OnStar Overview OnStar Overview OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 OnStar Services Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 14-2 14-2 14-4 14-5 OnStar Additional Information OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 14-2 Black plate (2,1) OnStar Push ] to get a priority connection to an Emergency Advisor available 24/7 to: . Get help for an emergency. . Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an AMBER Alert. . Get crisis assistance and evacuation routes. OnStar Services Navigation Emergency OnStar navigation requires the Directions and Connections service plan.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) OnStar Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route Cancel Route 1. Push X. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Say “Cancel route.” System responds: “Would you like to cancel route directions to your destination?” 2. Say “Yes.” System responds: “OK, route canceled.” 3. Say “Goodbye.” Exits voice commands. Route Preview 1. Push X. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. 2. Say “Route Preview.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 14-4 Black plate (4,1) OnStar Connections End a Call OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows calls to be made and received from the vehicle. The vehicle can also be controlled from a cell phone through the OnStar mobile app. See www.onstar.com for coverage maps. Push X. System responds: “Call ended.” Hands-Free Calling 1. Push X. System responds: “OnStar ready.” 2. Say “Dial.” System responds: “Please say the name or number to call.” 3.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) OnStar Diagnostics OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will perform a vehicle check every month. It will check the engine, transmission, antilock brakes, and major vehicle systems. It also checks the tire pressures, if the vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. If a diagnostics check is needed between e-mails, push Q, and an Advisor can run a check.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 14-6 Black plate (6,1) OnStar OnStar service cannot work unless your vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area, and the wireless service provider has coverage, network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with OnStar’s service. Service involving location information about the vehicle cannot work unless GPS signals are available, unobstructed, and compatible with the OnStar hardware.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) OnStar OnStar Personal Identification Number (PIN) A PIN is needed to access some of the OnStar services, like Remote Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Assistance. You will be prompted to change the PIN the first time when speaking with an Advisor. To change the OnStar PIN, call OnStar and provide the Advisor with the current number. Warranty OnStar equipment may be warranted as part of the new-vehicle limited warranty.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 14-8 Black plate (8,1) OnStar Vehicle and Power Issues Privacy OnStar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and GPS satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly. These systems may not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected. The complete OnStar Privacy Statement may be found at www.onstar.com.
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) INDEX A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58 Additional Information, OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-16 Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Airbag Adding Equipment to the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 i-2 Black plate (2,1) INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Voltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-34 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-34 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24 Brake System Warning Light . . . 5-23 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 13-15 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-34 Connections, OnStar® . . . . . . . . . 14-4 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Coolant Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18 Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 i-4 Black plate (4,1) INDEX E E85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42 Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42 Floor Console Fuse Block . . 10-46 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41 Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41 Emergency, OnStar® . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) INDEX Fuel (cont'd) Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-40 Requirements, California . . . . .9-41 System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38 Fuel Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21 Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 10-85 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42 Floor Console Fuse Block . . 10-46 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 i-6 Black plate (6,1) INDEX J Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86 K Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . 5-38 Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . 2-3 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-50 Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38 Lamps Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . 6-3 Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) INDEX M Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-15 Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-21 Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31 Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Messages Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40 Anti-theft Alarm System . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 i-8 Black plate (8,1) INDEX Operation, Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Ordering Service Publications . . . . . . . . 13-18 Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 10-22 Overview, OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 P Park Shifting into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-21 Shifting out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-23 Parking Brake . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) INDEX Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-8 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40 Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-14 Replacing Airbag System . . . . . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 i-10 Black plate (10,1) INDEX Service (cont'd) Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18 Scheduling Appointments . . . 13-13 Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40 Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35 Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33 Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-21 Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) INDEX Tires (cont'd) Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62 Secondary Latch System . . . 10-83 Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50 Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-70 When It Is Time for New Tires . . . .
Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012 i-12 Black plate (12,1) INDEX W Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . .5-23 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Cautions and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . .iv Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69 Different Size . . .
