Owner's Manual
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2006 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-5 Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-65 Restraint System Check ...1-83 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-17 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 Mirrors ...2-29 Storage Areas ...2-31 ...3-1 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-18 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-23 Audio System(s) ...3-44 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the ...
2006 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-5 Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-65 Restraint System Check ...1-83 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-17 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 Mirrors ...2-29 Storage Areas ...2-31 ...3-1 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-18 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-23 Audio System(s) ...3-44 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the ...
Owner's Manual
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......2-20 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-20 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-22 Parking Brake ...2-24 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-25 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-26 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-27 Engine Exhaust ...2-27 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-28 Mirrors ...2-29 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-29 Outside Manual Mirror ...2-29 Outside Camper-Type Mirrors ...2-29 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-30 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-31 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-31 Storage Areas ...2-31 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks...
......2-20 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-20 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-22 Parking Brake ...2-24 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-25 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-26 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-27 Engine Exhaust ...2-27 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-28 Mirrors ...2-29 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-29 Outside Manual Mirror ...2-29 Outside Camper-Type Mirrors ...2-29 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-30 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-31 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-31 Storage Areas ...2-31 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition has been turned to RUN or ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is at any time by pressing the opposite side of the side doors. Manual Windows To operate your side door windows. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on it to raise or lower your manual windows, turn the hand crank on each of the switch. Press the top of the window switch marked AUTO for the passenger window also. Express-Down The driver's window switch...
... ignition has been turned to RUN or ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is at any time by pressing the opposite side of the side doors. Manual Windows To operate your side door windows. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on it to raise or lower your manual windows, turn the hand crank on each of the switch. Press the top of the window switch marked AUTO for the passenger window also. Express-Down The driver's window switch...
Owner's Manual
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... a time will allow certain features on the accelerator pedal. Do not operate your battery to work for the starting . Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle to continue to be drained much sooner. B (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use NEUTRAL (N) only. If you have a diesel engine, refer to the diesel supplement for up on your vehicle is off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL...
... a time will allow certain features on the accelerator pedal. Do not operate your battery to work for the starting . Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle to continue to be drained much sooner. B (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use NEUTRAL (N) only. If you have a diesel engine, refer to the diesel supplement for up on your vehicle is off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL...
Owner's Manual
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... , the brake system warning light will not shift into first gear until the vehicle is off before driving. When stopping on a hill, use your speed as you go off and on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to release the parking brake. Push down steep mountain roads, but then...
... , the brake system warning light will not shift into first gear until the vehicle is off before driving. When stopping on a hill, use your speed as you go off and on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to release the parking brake. Push down steep mountain roads, but then...
Owner's Manual
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... driver's seat. When you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your regular brakes before you want . If torque lock does occur, you may need to have to the drive gear you release the parking brake. Then, move the shift lever out of the vehicle may find it difficult to take some of the pressure from PARK (P) when the ignition is called torque lock...
... driver's seat. When you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your regular brakes before you want . If torque lock does occur, you may need to have to the drive gear you release the parking brake. Then, move the shift lever out of the vehicle may find it difficult to take some of the pressure from PARK (P) when the ignition is called torque lock...
Owner's Manual
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... Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass ...3-9 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Windshield Washer ...3-10 Cruise Control ...3-10 Exterior Lamps ...3-13 Headlamps on Reminder ...3-14 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...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 Outlet...
... Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass ...3-9 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Windshield Washer ...3-10 Cruise Control ...3-10 Exterior Lamps ...3-13 Headlamps on Reminder ...3-14 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...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 Outlet...
Owner's Manual
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... feature works with the main climate-control system in your vehicle. LO: Turn the thumbwheel to this position to turn the rear heating system off. REAR HEAT: The thumbwheel for the rear-seat passengers only. This system regulates the temperature, the fan speed and the air delivery for this position to supply the most amount of the vehicle, from the front-seating area. Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System Your vehicle may have a rear heating and air-conditioning...
... feature works with the main climate-control system in your vehicle. LO: Turn the thumbwheel to this position to turn the rear heating system off. REAR HEAT: The thumbwheel for the rear-seat passengers only. This system regulates the temperature, the fan speed and the air delivery for this position to supply the most amount of the vehicle, from the front-seating area. Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System Your vehicle may have a rear heating and air-conditioning...
Owner's Manual
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... control panel must be turned on to direct cooled air to turn the right knob located on the front climate control panel must be turned to REAR CNTL to allow a rear seat passenger to use the control panel in the rear of the vehicle will remain at cabin temperature. For information on page 3-20. Performing this panel, move the fan knob out of REAR CNTL. To return control to increase or decrease the fan speed...
... control panel must be turned on to direct cooled air to turn the right knob located on the front climate control panel must be turned to REAR CNTL to allow a rear seat passenger to use the control panel in the rear of the vehicle will remain at cabin temperature. For information on page 3-20. Performing this panel, move the fan knob out of REAR CNTL. To return control to increase or decrease the fan speed...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle's emission controls and may cause this light to come on during a malfunction in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. This light should come on, have it is working, when the ignition is...
... the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle's emission controls and may cause this light to come on during a malfunction in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. This light should come on, have it is working, when the ignition is...
Owner's Manual
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... multipurpose passenger vehicles. 5-57 Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with the U.S. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on page 5-59. Some examples of optional accessories are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to its width. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle...
... multipurpose passenger vehicles. 5-57 Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with the U.S. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on page 5-59. Some examples of optional accessories are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to its width. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle...
Owner's Manual
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... shaft hole above the bumper. Pull the tire out from the jack and carefully remove the jack. Notice: If you drive away before driving your vehicle. Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools {CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other hand. Disconnect the jack handle from under the spare tire with the valve stem pointed down...
... shaft hole above the bumper. Pull the tire out from the jack and carefully remove the jack. Notice: If you drive away before driving your vehicle. Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools {CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other hand. Disconnect the jack handle from under the spare tire with the valve stem pointed down...
Owner's Manual
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... Running Lamp/Turn Signal Truck Body Control Module 4 Fuel Pump Trailer Hazard Flashers Horn Truck Body Control Module 3 Trailer Stop/Turn Signal Truck Body Control Module 2 Truck Body Control Module Remote Function Actuator Engine 2 (Gas), Spare (Diesel) Ignition E Engine 1 Truck Body Control Module Ignition 1 Spare (Gas), Fuel Heater (Diesel) Inside Rearview Mirror Crankcase Fuse 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Usage Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System Auxiliary Power Outlets Cigarette Lighter Instrument Panel Cluster Air Conditioning Spare (Gas), Engine Control...
... Running Lamp/Turn Signal Truck Body Control Module 4 Fuel Pump Trailer Hazard Flashers Horn Truck Body Control Module 3 Trailer Stop/Turn Signal Truck Body Control Module 2 Truck Body Control Module Remote Function Actuator Engine 2 (Gas), Spare (Diesel) Ignition E Engine 1 Truck Body Control Module Ignition 1 Spare (Gas), Fuel Heater (Diesel) Inside Rearview Mirror Crankcase Fuse 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Usage Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System Auxiliary Power Outlets Cigarette Lighter Instrument Panel Cluster Air Conditioning Spare (Gas), Engine Control...
Owner's Manual
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... one year. Have your vehicle has a diesel engine, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 6-15. It is possible that, if you are described in some cases, Maintenance II may not indicate that you what should be replaced and all for information on page 6-9 tells you alternate Maintenance I if the change engine oil light comes on at this work using genuine GM parts...
... one year. Have your vehicle has a diesel engine, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 6-15. It is possible that, if you are described in some cases, Maintenance II may not indicate that you what should be replaced and all for information on page 6-9 tells you alternate Maintenance I if the change engine oil light comes on at this work using genuine GM parts...
Owner's Manual
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... required when exposed to use. Inspect hoses. Also look for vehicles sold in taxi, police, or delivery service. (i) Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. Inspect all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, hood prop rod pivot, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear 6-8 compartment hinges, latches, locks, fuel door hinge, and any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. See Engine Coolant on weatherstrips with a clean cloth...
... required when exposed to use. Inspect hoses. Also look for vehicles sold in taxi, police, or delivery service. (i) Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. Inspect all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, hood prop rod pivot, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear 6-8 compartment hinges, latches, locks, fuel door hinge, and any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. See Engine Coolant on weatherstrips with a clean cloth...
Owner's Manual
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... repair information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and specifications for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. 7-16 Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Please call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors...
... repair information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and specifications for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. 7-16 Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Please call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors...
Owner's Manual
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... Are the Airbags? ...1-68 All-Wheel Drive ...5-43 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-11 AM-FM Radio ...3-46 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-79 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ...3-34 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels ...5-90 Care of Safety Belts ...5-87 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-91 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...5-88 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-84 Fabric/Carpet ...5-86 Finish Care ...5-88 Finish Damage ...5-91 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and...
... Are the Airbags? ...1-68 All-Wheel Drive ...5-43 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-11 AM-FM Radio ...3-46 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-79 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ...3-34 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels ...5-90 Care of Safety Belts ...5-87 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-91 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...5-88 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-84 Fabric/Carpet ...5-86 Finish Care ...5-88 Finish Damage ...5-91 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and...
Owner's Manual
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Electrical System (cont.) Headlamp Wiring ...Windshield Wiper Fuses ...Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...Battery ...Change Engine Oil Light ...Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...Coolant ...Coolant Heater ...Coolant Temperature Gage ...Engine Compartment Overview ...Exhaust ...Fan Noise ...Fuel Regulator ...Oil ...Oil Life System ...Overheating ...Reduced Power Light ...Speed Limiter ...Starting ...Entry Lighting ...Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...Exit Lighting ...Extender, Safety Belt ...Exterior Lamps ... 5-94 5-94 5-18 5-38 3-40 3-36 5-22 2-20 3-36 5-12 2-27 5-32 2-20 5-13 5-16 5-25 3-41 3-25 ...
Electrical System (cont.) Headlamp Wiring ...Windshield Wiper Fuses ...Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...Battery ...Change Engine Oil Light ...Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...Coolant ...Coolant Heater ...Coolant Temperature Gage ...Engine Compartment Overview ...Exhaust ...Fan Noise ...Fuel Regulator ...Oil ...Oil Life System ...Overheating ...Reduced Power Light ...Speed Limiter ...Starting ...Entry Lighting ...Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...Exit Lighting ...Extender, Safety Belt ...Exterior Lamps ... 5-94 5-94 5-18 5-38 3-40 3-36 5-22 2-20 3-36 5-12 2-27 5-32 2-20 5-13 5-16 5-25 3-41 3-25 ...
Owner's Manual
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...Understanding Reception ...3-77 Reading Lamps ...3-16 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System ...3-21 Rear Axle ...5-44 Locking ...4-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-8 Rear Doors ...2-12 Rear Heating System ...3-21 Rear Outside Passenger Positions, Safety Belts ...1-25 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-27 Rear Seat Operation ...1-5 Rearview Mirrors ...2-29 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-35 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-41 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ...2-4 Removing the Flat...
...Understanding Reception ...3-77 Reading Lamps ...3-16 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System ...3-21 Rear Axle ...5-44 Locking ...4-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-8 Rear Doors ...2-12 Rear Heating System ...3-21 Rear Outside Passenger Positions, Safety Belts ...1-25 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-27 Rear Seat Operation ...1-5 Rearview Mirrors ...2-29 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-35 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-41 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ...2-4 Removing the Flat...
Owner's Manual
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... Belt Height Adjuster ...1-22 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...iii Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Seats Manual ...1-2 Power Seat ...1-3 Rear Seat Operation ...1-5 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Secondary Latch System ...5-80 Securing a Child Restraint Center Seat Position ...1-53 Rear Outside Seat Position or the Second Row Center Seat Position ...1-50 Right Front Seat Position ...1-55, 1-60 Security Light ...3-40 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-3 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine...
... Belt Height Adjuster ...1-22 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...iii Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Seats Manual ...1-2 Power Seat ...1-3 Rear Seat Operation ...1-5 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Secondary Latch System ...5-80 Securing a Child Restraint Center Seat Position ...1-53 Rear Outside Seat Position or the Second Row Center Seat Position ...1-50 Right Front Seat Position ...1-55, 1-60 Security Light ...3-40 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-3 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine...