Owner's Manual
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...section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find something you want to read. You can use . It also explains the air bag...operate your vehicle. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. yellowblue The 1999 Chevrolet Express Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good...
...section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find something you want to read. You can use . It also explains the air bag...operate your vehicle. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. yellowblue The 1999 Chevrolet Express Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good...
Owner's Manual
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... These are some of the symbols you may find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING...
... These are some of the symbols you may find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING...
Owner's Manual
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...2-29 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Rear Doors Theft PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Gasoline Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn... Engine Exhaust 2-29 2-30 2-31 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-39 2-43 2-44 2-47 2-47 2-48 2-49 2-50 2-52 Running Your Engine While You're Parked Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped) Windows Horn Tilt Wheel (Option...
...2-29 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Rear Doors Theft PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Gasoline Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn... Engine Exhaust 2-29 2-30 2-31 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-39 2-43 2-44 2-47 2-47 2-48 2-49 2-50 2-52 Running Your Engine While You're Parked Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped) Windows Horn Tilt Wheel (Option...
Owner's Manual
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... other windows are shut. D Turn the fan on or under the instrument panel, open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can 't see or smell CO. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. See "Comfort Controls" in the Index. Additionally, on VENT, HEAT, BLEND or DEF. It can be dangerous to drive with the...
... other windows are shut. D Turn the fan on or under the instrument panel, open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can 't see or smell CO. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. See "Comfort Controls" in the Index. Additionally, on VENT, HEAT, BLEND or DEF. It can be dangerous to drive with the...
Owner's Manual
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...emergency, call the GM Roadside Assistance Center. D Put your valuables in a storage area, like your dealer for service. Remember to restart the engine. See "Roadside Assistance" in the Index. PasslockR Your vehicle is turned with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. Passlock enables fuel if the ignition ... vehicle, it up and take the door key with , fuel is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock is disabled. 2-15 If the engine is running and the SECURITY light comes on, you will go off . You may also want to leave something valuable in your keys. ...
...emergency, call the GM Roadside Assistance Center. D Put your valuables in a storage area, like your dealer for service. Remember to restart the engine. See "Roadside Assistance" in the Index. PasslockR Your vehicle is turned with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. Passlock enables fuel if the ignition ... vehicle, it up and take the door key with , fuel is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock is disabled. 2-15 If the engine is running and the SECURITY light comes on, you will go off . You may also want to leave something valuable in your keys. ...
Owner's Manual
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...START (E): This starts your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. If it was before you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel left and right while you use things like LOCK. You will remain ...doesn't lock the steering wheel like the radio, power windows and the windshield wipers when the engine is off (for driving. if so, is off . It's a theft-deterrent feature. To get into ACCESSORY,... push in motion while the engine is it , be able to LOCK. But turn it all the way in LOCK and you must ...
...START (E): This starts your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. If it was before you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel left and right while you use things like LOCK. You will remain ...doesn't lock the steering wheel like the radio, power windows and the windshield wipers when the engine is off (for driving. if so, is off . It's a theft-deterrent feature. To get into ACCESSORY,... push in motion while the engine is it , be able to LOCK. But turn it all the way in LOCK and you must ...
Owner's Manual
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... The idle speed will cause your battery to PARK (P) if your vehicle is stopped. 1. yellowblue Starting Your Gasoline Engine If you have a diesel engine, see "Starting Your Diesel Engine" in any other position -- that's a safety feature. To restart when you could damage the transmission. If it...more seconds, unless it doesn't start right away, hold your engine gets warm. 2-18 If your starter. 2. Your engine won 't start (or starts but then stops), wait 15 seconds and start in the Diesel Engine Supplement. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key ...
... The idle speed will cause your battery to PARK (P) if your vehicle is stopped. 1. yellowblue Starting Your Gasoline Engine If you have a diesel engine, see "Starting Your Diesel Engine" in any other position -- that's a safety feature. To restart when you could damage the transmission. If it...more seconds, unless it doesn't start right away, hold your engine gets warm. 2-18 If your starter. 2. Your engine won 't start (or starts but then stops), wait 15 seconds and start in the Diesel Engine Supplement. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key ...
Owner's Manual
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...Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in the Index. Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. If you could change the way the engine operates. You'll get easier starting your vehicle towed, see the... part of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of this manual that tells how to work with your engine might not perform properly. If you add electrical parts or accessories, ...
...Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in the Index. Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. If you could change the way the engine operates. You'll get easier starting your vehicle towed, see the... part of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of this manual that tells how to work with your engine might not perform properly. If you add electrical parts or accessories, ...
Owner's Manual
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... that particular area. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. The answer depends on the driver's side of the engine compartment and is located on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you 'll be sure to unplug and store the cord as it away... from moving engine parts. Also, the wrong kind of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you have, and some other things. yellowblue To...
... that particular area. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. The answer depends on the driver's side of the engine compartment and is located on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you 'll be sure to unplug and store the cord as it away... from moving engine parts. Also, the wrong kind of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you have, and some other things. yellowblue To...
Owner's Manual
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... drain on your battery which could be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly. With the ignition in PARK (P) before you start your engine because your rear wheels. There are several different positions for any reason, it features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster....when you can 't move the shift lever to PARK (P). Your vehicle is equipped with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can roll. PARK (P): This locks your vehicle can shift from the battery to prevent discharging your battery. ...
... drain on your battery which could be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly. With the ignition in PARK (P) before you start your engine because your rear wheels. There are several different positions for any reason, it features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster....when you can 't move the shift lever to PARK (P). Your vehicle is equipped with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can roll. PARK (P): This locks your vehicle can shift from the battery to prevent discharging your battery. ...
Owner's Manual
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yellowblue If you cannot shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your transmission. Unless your foot is dangerous....PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. To rock your vehicle back and forth to your transmission caused by your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is firmly on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the .... NOTICE: Shifting into the gear you 're already moving forward could damage your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P)" in the Index.
yellowblue If you cannot shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your transmission. Unless your foot is dangerous....PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. To rock your vehicle back and forth to your transmission caused by your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is firmly on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the .... NOTICE: Shifting into the gear you 're already moving forward could damage your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P)" in the Index.
Owner's Manual
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You or others could be sure your right foot and set . To be injured. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you . 2-25 Hold the brake pedal down with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 2. If you '...
You or others could be sure your right foot and set . To be injured. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you . 2-25 Hold the brake pedal down with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 2. If you '...
Owner's Manual
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... 've moved the shift lever to leave your vehicle is in PARK (P). 2-26 After you have to leave your vehicle is in PARK (P) with the engine running . Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. You or others could move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pulling it could overheat and... even catch fire. Then, see if you . Your vehicle could be sure your vehicle with the engine running , it toward you can , it will go. 3. D Move the lever up as far as it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into...
... 've moved the shift lever to leave your vehicle is in PARK (P). 2-26 After you have to leave your vehicle is in PARK (P) with the engine running . Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. You or others could move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pulling it could overheat and... even catch fire. Then, see if you . Your vehicle could be sure your vehicle with the engine running , it toward you can , it will go. 3. D Move the lever up as far as it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into...
Owner's Manual
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... been modified improperly. But if ever you have exhaust coming into your vehicle (see or smell. Another closed -in the Index.) 2-29 Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to know. and D Have your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting. One place... garage. It can come in if: D Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. You might have to, here are some things to park with the engine running . D Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Also, idling in a closed -in place can ...
... been modified improperly. But if ever you have exhaust coming into your vehicle (see or smell. Another closed -in the Index.) 2-29 Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to know. and D Have your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting. One place... garage. It can come in if: D Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. You might have to, here are some things to park with the engine running . D Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Also, idling in a closed -in place can ...
Owner's Manual
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If you 've left the engine running unless you additional traction on fairly level ground, always set . To be sure your vehicle won 't move, even when you have to. Locking Rear ... (If Equipped) If you 're on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is not fully in PARK (P) with traction to move the vehicle. 2-30 You or others could be dangerous to get out of the rear wheels...
If you 've left the engine running unless you additional traction on fairly level ground, always set . To be sure your vehicle won 't move, even when you have to. Locking Rear ... (If Equipped) If you 're on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is not fully in PARK (P) with traction to move the vehicle. 2-30 You or others could be dangerous to get out of the rear wheels...
Owner's Manual
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... to drive with the rear swing-out windows or rear door(s) open them all windows are shut. If you enter and exit the vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Additionally, on or under the instrument panel, open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your legs more room when...
... to drive with the rear swing-out windows or rear door(s) open them all windows are shut. If you enter and exit the vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Additionally, on or under the instrument panel, open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your legs more room when...
Owner's Manual
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... to see the front of DRL. When the DRL are turned on the regular headlamp system when you release the parking brake. As with the engine on . To idle your headlamps come on and the DRL off until you need to the parking lamp/headlamp switch all the way down. Your...
... to see the front of DRL. When the DRL are turned on the regular headlamp system when you release the parking brake. As with the engine on . To idle your headlamps come on and the DRL off until you need to the parking lamp/headlamp switch all the way down. Your...
Owner's Manual
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...buckled. The safety belt light will help . The pictures will also come on when there may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. Waiting to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is already buckled, ...or START, a tone will come on for about 55 seconds. Warning lights come on for about it. yellowblue Electronic Road-Speed Governor (Gasoline Engines) (Option) This optional system automatically controls vehicle top speed. The system controller receives a signal from injury. Gages can indicate when there may be...
...buckled. The safety belt light will help . The pictures will also come on when there may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. Waiting to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is already buckled, ...or START, a tone will come on for about 55 seconds. Warning lights come on for about it. yellowblue Electronic Road-Speed Governor (Gasoline Engines) (Option) This optional system automatically controls vehicle top speed. The system controller receives a signal from injury. Gages can indicate when there may be...
Owner's Manual
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...generator drive belt, or some other charging system problem. If you turn on then, have a problem with your engine, and it is working. This light will come on when you start the engine or comes on while you if there is a problem. The air bag readiness light should come on the ...ignition, before starting the engine, as the radio and air conditioner. 2-53 After the engine starts, the light should go out. Then the light should go out. yellowblue Air Bag Readiness Light There is an ...
...generator drive belt, or some other charging system problem. If you turn on then, have a problem with your engine, and it is working. This light will come on when you start the engine or comes on while you if there is a problem. The air bag readiness light should come on the ...ignition, before starting the engine, as the radio and air conditioner. 2-53 After the engine starts, the light should go out. Then the light should go out. yellowblue Air Bag Readiness Light There is an ...
Owner's Manual
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If one part isn't working well. When the engine is running , but the ignition is on when you set your parking brake. If you need...it stays on if your parking brake doesn't release fully. As engine speeds are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at engine idle. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to provide full power at an idle... increased, this gage shows your battery's state of charge in DC volts. yellowblue Voltmeter When your engine is not running , the gage shows the condition of the charging system.
If one part isn't working well. When the engine is running , but the ignition is on when you set your parking brake. If you need...it stays on if your parking brake doesn't release fully. As engine speeds are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at engine idle. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to provide full power at an idle... increased, this gage shows your battery's state of charge in DC volts. yellowblue Voltmeter When your engine is not running , the gage shows the condition of the charging system.