Owner's Manual
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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 ...1-70 Features and Controls ......2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...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...
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 ...1-70 Features and Controls ......2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...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...
Owner's Manual
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{CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the airbag, it in this seat. Be sure to . 1-57 See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-66. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of a passenger airbag risk group sit in the right front passenger's position... so you would be using the lap-shoulder belt to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you how. 4. If your vehicle has a passenger airbag and an airbag off switch, and you are using a rear-facing child restraint in this ever happens, do not secure a rear-facing child restraint in this...
{CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the airbag, it in this seat. Be sure to . 1-57 See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-66. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of a passenger airbag risk group sit in the right front passenger's position... so you would be using the lap-shoulder belt to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you how. 4. If your vehicle has a passenger airbag and an airbag off switch, and you are using a rear-facing child restraint in this ever happens, do not secure a rear-facing child restraint in this...
Owner's Manual
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.... Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can be seriously injured or killed. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 1-33. If your vehicle. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for malfunctions. Always secure children properly in ...flates can provide. There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. {CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it in your vehicle has an airbag for the right front passenger read how, see Older...
.... Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can be seriously injured or killed. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 1-33. If your vehicle. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for malfunctions. Always secure children properly in ...flates can provide. There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. {CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it in your vehicle has an airbag for the right front passenger read how, see Older...
Owner's Manual
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...your vehicle serviced. United States Canada To turn it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. The airbag off light will stay on to let you know that the airbag is off. The light will come on to remind you have your ignition key into the switch, push in fl...ate even though the switch is off. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you that the right front passenger's airbag is off. The right front passenger's airbag could in , and move the switch to the off position.
...your vehicle serviced. United States Canada To turn it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. The airbag off light will stay on to let you know that the airbag is off. The light will come on to remind you have your ignition key into the switch, push in fl...ate even though the switch is off. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you that the right front passenger's airbag is off. The right front passenger's airbag could in , and move the switch to the off position.
Owner's Manual
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... does not need regular maintenance.) Q: Is there anything I 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 belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are in a crash. Also look for any other loose or...
... does not need regular maintenance.) Q: Is there anything I 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 belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are in a crash. Also look for any other loose or...
Owner's Manual
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... not deployed. Be sure to do you need to replace the driver's and right front passenger's safety belt buckle assembly if your airbag readiness light stays on page 3-25 . 1-71 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash {CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle or... be if worn during a more severe crash, then you will also need new LATCH system parts. After a crash you in a crash. See Airbag Readiness Light on after a crash, have LATCH system, safety belt, or seat parts repaired or replaced. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them inspected ...
... not deployed. Be sure to do you need to replace the driver's and right front passenger's safety belt buckle assembly if your airbag readiness light stays on page 3-25 . 1-71 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash {CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle or... be if worn during a more severe crash, then you will also need new LATCH system parts. After a crash you in a crash. See Airbag Readiness Light on after a crash, have LATCH system, safety belt, or seat parts repaired or replaced. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them inspected ...
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... Odometer ...3-24 Trip Odometer ...3-24 Engine Speed Limiter ...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 Gage ...3-31 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-32 Oil...
... Odometer ...3-24 Trip Odometer ...3-24 Engine Speed Limiter ...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 Gage ...3-31 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-32 Oil...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle is in motion. The system checks the airbag's electrical system for several more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on when you if there is an electrical problem. This light will come on page 1-59. Then the light should buckle your vehicle, and it will fl...is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will be provided for a few seconds. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to buckle their safety belts. Airbag Readiness Light There is ready. This means the system is an airbag readiness light on for several seconds to remind people ...
...vehicle is in motion. The system checks the airbag's electrical system for several more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on when you if there is an electrical problem. This light will come on page 1-59. Then the light should buckle your vehicle, and it will fl...is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will be provided for a few seconds. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to buckle their safety belts. Airbag Readiness Light There is ready. This means the system is an airbag readiness light on for several seconds to remind people ...
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... flash for more on this, including important safety information. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle is a problem. Airbag Off Light If your vehicle, it will go off . See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-66 for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key...crash. To help avoid injury to remind you that the airbag has been turned off when you turn the right front passenger's airbag off, the airbag off light will come on then, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle may not be...
... flash for more on this, including important safety information. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle is a problem. Airbag Off Light If your vehicle, it will go off . See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-66 for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key...crash. To help avoid injury to remind you that the airbag has been turned off when you turn the right front passenger's airbag off, the airbag off light will come on then, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle may not be...
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... Switch on when you have the extra protection of an airbag. In a crash, the airbag will not have your vehicle serviced. If this , including important safety information. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on page 1-66. 3-27 The right front passenger's airbag could inflate even though the switch is in a risk...
... Switch on when you have the extra protection of an airbag. In a crash, the airbag will not have your vehicle serviced. If this , including important safety information. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on page 1-66. 3-27 The right front passenger's airbag could inflate even though the switch is in a risk...
Owner's Manual
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... inspect wiper blades for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, hood prop rod pivot, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear... belts replaced. We, however, urge that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) (f) Lubricate all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. ...
... inspect wiper blades for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, hood prop rod pivot, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear... belts replaced. We, however, urge that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) (f) Lubricate all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. ...
Owner's Manual
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... Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...5-17 Air Conditioning ...3-18 Airbag Off Light ...3-26 Readiness Light ...3-25 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...7-9 Airbag System ...1-59 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 Airbag Off Switch ...1-66 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-65 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-69 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-64 What Will You See...
... Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...5-17 Air Conditioning ...3-18 Airbag Off Light ...3-26 Readiness Light ...3-25 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...7-9 Airbag System ...1-59 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 Airbag Off Switch ...1-66 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-65 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-69 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-64 What Will You See...
Owner's Manual
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... Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps ...5-48 Halogen Bulbs ...5-47 High/Low Beam Changer ...3-8 On Reminder ...3-14 Heater ...3-18 Highbeam On Light ...3-37 Highway Hypnosis ...4-21 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-22 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 Horn ...3-6 How to Use This...-Down Protection ...Dome ...Dome Lamp Override ...Exterior ...Reading ...LATCH System Child Restraints ...Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ...Light Airbag Off ...Airbag Readiness ...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...5-53 3-16 3-15 3-15 3-13 3-16 1-49 1-51 3-26 3-25 3-30 I Ignition...
... Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps ...5-48 Halogen Bulbs ...5-47 High/Low Beam Changer ...3-8 On Reminder ...3-14 Heater ...3-18 Highbeam On Light ...3-37 Highway Hypnosis ...4-21 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-22 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 Horn ...3-6 How to Use This...-Down Protection ...Dome ...Dome Lamp Override ...Exterior ...Reading ...LATCH System Child Restraints ...Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ...Light Airbag Off ...Airbag Readiness ...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...5-53 3-16 3-15 3-15 3-13 3-16 1-49 1-51 3-26 3-25 3-30 I Ignition...
Owner's Manual
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... Your Vehicle to Get it Out ...4-28 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-28 S Safety Belt Pretensioners ...1-30 Reminder Light ...3-25 Safety Belts Care of ...5-85 Center Passenger Position ...1-23, 1-24 Driver Position ...1-15 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...Seat Position ...1-51 Right Front Seat Position ...1-55 Security Light ...3-36 Service ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-32 Publications Ordering Information ...7-11 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-69 Setting the Time Radios with Radio...
... Your Vehicle to Get it Out ...4-28 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-28 S Safety Belt Pretensioners ...1-30 Reminder Light ...3-25 Safety Belts Care of ...5-85 Center Passenger Position ...1-23, 1-24 Driver Position ...1-15 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...Seat Position ...1-51 Right Front Seat Position ...1-55 Security Light ...3-36 Service ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-32 Publications Ordering Information ...7-11 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-69 Setting the Time Radios with Radio...