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2005 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-59 Restraint System Check ......2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 Mirrors ...2-29 OnStar® System ...2-31 Storage Areas ...2-32 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-18 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-22 Audio System(s) ...3-39 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-34 M Service and Appearance Care ...5-1...
2005 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-59 Restraint System Check ......2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 Mirrors ...2-29 OnStar® System ...2-31 Storage Areas ...2-32 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-18 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-22 Audio System(s) ...3-39 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-34 M Service and Appearance Care ...5-1...
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..., reference the following topics: Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in different words. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this damage would not be...
..., reference the following topics: Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in different words. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this damage would not be...
Owner's Manual
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... belts they could have a crash, you go as fast as a reminder to wear safety belts. In most states and in a crash. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-25. Your vehicle has a light that even buckled up . In most crashes are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away.
... belts they could have a crash, you go as fast as a reminder to wear safety belts. In most states and in a crash. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-25. Your vehicle has a light that even buckled up . In most crashes are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away.
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... anyone whom the national government has identified as the instructions say. 1. See Airbag Off Switch on the seat. 3. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off . If this seat. If your vehicle serviced. Put the child restraint on page 1-66. Make sure the...
... anyone whom the national government has identified as the instructions say. 1. See Airbag Off Switch on the seat. 3. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off . If this seat. If your vehicle serviced. Put the child restraint on page 1-66. Make sure the...
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If your vehicle. The system checks the airbag electrical system for young children and infants. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 1-33. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for malfunctions. Always secure children properly in ... children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can be seriously injured or killed. The light tells you if there is designed for more information. 1-61 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. {CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very...
If your vehicle. The system checks the airbag electrical system for young children and infants. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 1-33. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for malfunctions. Always secure children properly in ... children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can be seriously injured or killed. The light tells you if there is designed for more information. 1-61 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. {CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very...
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... stay on to remind you that the airbag is off the airbag, it back on. 1-68 The airbag off light will remain off position. If this ever happens, do not let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger airbag ... with the airbag system. The right front passenger's airbag will come on to the off until you have turned off . {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have your vehicle serviced.
... stay on to remind you that the airbag is off the airbag, it back on. 1-68 The airbag off light will remain off position. If this ever happens, do not let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger airbag ... with the airbag system. The right front passenger's airbag will come on to the off until you have turned off . {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have your vehicle serviced.
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... anything that might add to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your vehicle's frame, bumper system, front end sheet metal or height, they may keep a safety belt system from working properly. Torn or frayed...
... anything that might add to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your vehicle's frame, bumper system, front end sheet metal or height, they may keep a safety belt system from working properly. Torn or frayed...
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... the frontal airbags have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays on page 3-25 . 1-71 See Airbag Readiness Light on after a crash, have LATCH system, safety belt, or seat parts repaired or replaced. A damaged restraint system may be there to...
... the frontal airbags have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays on page 3-25 . 1-71 See Airbag Readiness Light on after a crash, have LATCH system, safety belt, or seat parts repaired or replaced. A damaged restraint system may be there to...
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Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to activate the express-down feature that allows the window to raise the window. 2-16 See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on ...the power window symbol on it to lower the window. Press the top of the side doors. Express-Down The driver's window switch also has an express-down mode. Press the bottom of the switch with the power window symbol on it to be cancelled...is at the desired position. Press and hold the side of the switch. To open the window part way, lightly tap the switch until the window is active.
Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to activate the express-down feature that allows the window to raise the window. 2-16 See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on ...the power window symbol on it to lower the window. Press the top of the side doors. Express-Down The driver's window switch also has an express-down mode. Press the bottom of the switch with the power window symbol on it to be cancelled...is at the desired position. Press and hold the side of the switch. To open the window part way, lightly tap the switch until the window is active.
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...can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Passlock® enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is a passive theft-deterrent system. See Security Light on page 5-92. However, your Passlock® system is not working properly and must be able to steal. You may also want ...will go off . Passlock® is turned with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. Remember to check the fuse. During normal operation, the SECURITY light will perform better in . Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during ...
...can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Passlock® enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is a passive theft-deterrent system. See Security Light on page 5-92. However, your Passlock® system is not working properly and must be able to steal. You may also want ...will go off . Passlock® is turned with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. Remember to check the fuse. During normal operation, the SECURITY light will perform better in . Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during ...
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... the all-wheel drive system is off . This is normal and is an indication that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is functioning properly. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on page 4-34. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see ...Towing a Trailer on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. It is released, the brake system warning light will come on when the parking brake is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed . If the ignition is on . That section shows what ...
... the all-wheel drive system is off . This is normal and is an indication that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is functioning properly. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on page 4-34. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see ...Towing a Trailer on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. It is released, the brake system warning light will come on when the parking brake is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed . If the ignition is on . That section shows what ...
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... 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A complete OnStar® user's guide and the terms and conditions of safety, security, information, and convenience services. An indicator light in Climate Control System on . You can extend this plan beyond the first year, or upgrade to the Directions and Connections Plan to meet... your vehicle has a rear window defogger, see "Rear Window Defogger" in the button will light while the heated outside mirrors can be defrosted by pressing the button located near the fan control.
... 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A complete OnStar® user's guide and the terms and conditions of safety, security, information, and convenience services. An indicator light in Climate Control System on . You can extend this plan beyond the first year, or upgrade to the Directions and Connections Plan to meet... your vehicle has a rear window defogger, see "Rear Window Defogger" in the button will light while the heated outside mirrors can be defrosted by pressing the button located near the fan control.
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... ...3-24 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-25 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-25 Airbag Off Light ...3-26 Charging System Light ...3-28 Voltmeter Gage ...3-28 Brake System Warning Light ...3-29 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-30 StabiliTrak Not Ready Light ...3-30 StabiliTrak Indicator Light ...3-31 Engine Coolant Temperature ......3-14 Instrument Panel Brightness ...3-15 Dome Lamps ...3-15 Dome Lamp Override ...3-15 Entry Lighting ...3-16 Exit Lighting ...3-16 Reading Lamps ...3-16 Battery Run-Down Protection ...3-16 Accessory Power Outlets ...3-16 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ...3-17 3-1
... ...3-24 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-25 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-25 Airbag Off Light ...3-26 Charging System Light ...3-28 Voltmeter Gage ...3-28 Brake System Warning Light ...3-29 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-30 StabiliTrak Not Ready Light ...3-30 StabiliTrak Indicator Light ...3-31 Engine Coolant Temperature ......3-14 Instrument Panel Brightness ...3-15 Dome Lamps ...3-15 Dome Lamp Override ...3-15 Entry Lighting ...3-16 Exit Lighting ...3-16 Reading Lamps ...3-16 Battery Run-Down Protection ...3-16 Accessory Power Outlets ...3-16 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ...3-17 3-1
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... of Your CD Player ...3-74 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-74 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-74 Cruise Control Light ...3-36 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-37 Highbeam On Light ...3-37 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light ...3-37 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-38 Check Gages Warning Light ...3-38 Fuel Gage ...3-38 Audio System(s) ...3-39 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio...
... of Your CD Player ...3-74 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-74 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-74 Cruise Control Light ...3-36 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-37 Highbeam On Light ...3-37 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light ...3-37 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-38 Check Gages Warning Light ...3-38 Fuel Gage ...3-38 Audio System(s) ...3-39 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio...
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... up or down , and the arrow flashes at all the way toward you signal a turn off position. When the high beams are on, this light on page 5-92. 3-8 Then release it to signal a turn or a lane change , just raise or lower the lever until you complete your turn signal lever...
... up or down , and the arrow flashes at all the way toward you signal a turn off position. When the high beams are on, this light on page 5-92. 3-8 Then release it to signal a turn or a lane change , just raise or lower the lever until you complete your turn signal lever...
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... your high-beam headlamps to the second solid band past the delay settings. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to signal a driver in light rain or snow. If they're frozen to choose the delay time.
... your high-beam headlamps to the second solid band past the delay settings. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to signal a driver in light rain or snow. If they're frozen to choose the delay time.
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... illuminate when the cruise control is engaged. 9(Off): R(On): This position turns the system off the accelerator pedal. This position activates the system. The CRUISE light on . 2. Move the cruise control switch to use cruise control. 1.
... illuminate when the cruise control is engaged. 9(Off): R(On): This position turns the system off the accelerator pedal. This position activates the system. The CRUISE light on . 2. Move the cruise control switch to use cruise control. 1.
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..., you turn on the driver's side of PARK (P), the instrument panel lamps will illuminate and the DRL will turn off the cruise control: • Step lightly on the accelerator pedal to turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your vehicle has the Stabilitrak® feature, cruise control will illuminate. 3-13...
..., you turn on the driver's side of PARK (P), the instrument panel lamps will illuminate and the DRL will turn off the cruise control: • Step lightly on the accelerator pedal to turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your vehicle has the Stabilitrak® feature, cruise control will illuminate. 3-13...
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... active along with the lamps mentioned above. 5 (Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps together with the following: Instrument Panel Lights Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (Canada) Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Headlamps on Reminder A reminder chime will sound when your control is turned to the...
... active along with the lamps mentioned above. 5 (Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps together with the following: Instrument Panel Lights Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (Canada) Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Headlamps on Reminder A reminder chime will sound when your control is turned to the...
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... is equipped with an illuminated entry feature. Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets you remove the key from the ignition. Entry Lighting Your vehicle is started. Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will remain on if the dome override button is in the out position. To turn on for a period...
... is equipped with an illuminated entry feature. Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets you remove the key from the ignition. Entry Lighting Your vehicle is started. Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will remain on if the dome override button is in the out position. To turn on for a period...