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2008 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-29 Airbag System ...1-57 Restraint System Check ...1-75 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 ...
2008 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-29 Airbag System ...1-57 Restraint System Check ...1-75 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 ...
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... have been ordered without further notice. This manual includes the latest information at the time it appears in this manual in U.S.A. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the name CHEVY EXPRESS are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Litho...
... have been ordered without further notice. This manual includes the latest information at the time it appears in this manual in U.S.A. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the name CHEVY EXPRESS are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Litho...
Owner's Manual
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... the word CAUTION is done, it can help avoid or reduce the hazard. It is an alphabetical list of what is the Index in the manual and the page number where it can be hurt. If your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, refer to the DURAMAX® Diesel supplement... for the vehicle. Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of the manual. Using this Manual Many people read these cautions. We tell you what to do to explain things. If you do this" or "Do Not let this happen...
... the word CAUTION is done, it can help avoid or reduce the hazard. It is an alphabetical list of what is the Index in the manual and the page number where it can be hurt. If your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, refer to the DURAMAX® Diesel supplement... for the vehicle. Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of the manual. Using this Manual Many people read these cautions. We tell you what to do to explain things. If you do this" or "Do Not let this happen...
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... vehicle has components and labels that could be covered by your vehicle's warranty, and it could damage your vehicle. iv Many times, this manual. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be costly. The notice tells what to...
... vehicle has components and labels that could be covered by your vehicle's warranty, and it could damage your vehicle. iv Many times, this manual. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be costly. The notice tells what to...
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... Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-74 Restraint System Check ...1-75 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-75 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-76 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Power Seat ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-6 Rear Seat Operation ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-10 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-10 How to Wear Safety Belts...
... Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-74 Restraint System Check ...1-75 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-75 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-76 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Power Seat ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-6 Rear Seat Operation ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-10 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-10 How to Wear Safety Belts...
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Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is locked in place. 1-2 Slide the seat to where you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Lift the bar located under the front of the vehicle if you want to. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is not moving . Front Seats Manual Seats {CAUTION: You can lose control of the seat to unlock it and release the bar. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want it .
Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is locked in place. 1-2 Slide the seat to where you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Lift the bar located under the front of the vehicle if you want to. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is not moving . Front Seats Manual Seats {CAUTION: You can lose control of the seat to unlock it and release the bar. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want it .
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To raise or lower the front of the seat cushion, move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could move the left . The seats have manual reclining seatbacks. To raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion, move the right lever up or down. The lever used to the person ... sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . {CAUTION: If your vehicle has front power seat(s), you do not want to be sure it could cause...
To raise or lower the front of the seat cushion, move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could move the left . The seats have manual reclining seatbacks. To raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion, move the right lever up or down. The lever used to the person ... sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . {CAUTION: If your vehicle has front power seat(s), you do not want to be sure it could cause...
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.... In many of them, people who buckle up , a person would not survive. Safety Belts {CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you are buckled up. Your vehicle has indicators as a reminder to be much worse. If you do have been badly hurt or killed. {CAUTION...
.... In many of them, people who buckle up , a person would not survive. Safety Belts {CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you are buckled up. Your vehicle has indicators as a reminder to be much worse. If you do have been badly hurt or killed. {CAUTION...
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... instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in vehicle seats by the LATCH system. Child restraint systems must be secured in this manual. A booster seat can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle.
... instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in vehicle seats by the LATCH system. Child restraint systems must be secured in this manual. A booster seat can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle.
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... that come with the restraint which may be seriously injured or killed in your vehicle - even when no child is important to refer to this manual. Because there are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in a crash if the child is...
... that come with the restraint which may be seriously injured or killed in your vehicle - even when no child is important to refer to this manual. Because there are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in a crash if the child is...
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... and injure people in the vehicle. The child restraint manufacturer will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B). 1-39 The LATCH system uses anchors in this manual. In order to properly secure the child restraint. This system is properly installed using only the top tether strap and anchor. Lower Anchors and Tethers...
... and injure people in the vehicle. The child restraint manufacturer will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B). 1-39 The LATCH system uses anchors in this manual. In order to properly secure the child restraint. This system is properly installed using only the top tether strap and anchor. Lower Anchors and Tethers...
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See Where to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to Put the Restraint on the ...
See Where to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to Put the Restraint on the ...
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... top tether anchor. 2.2. Never install two top tethers using does not have lower anchors, secure the child restraint with three passenger seats only, in this manual. 1.1. 1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the seat. 1.3. For the second, third and fourth row with the top tether and the safety belts. Attach...
... top tether anchor. 2.2. Never install two top tethers using does not have lower anchors, secure the child restraint with three passenger seats only, in this manual. 1.1. 1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the seat. 1.3. For the second, third and fourth row with the top tether and the safety belts. Attach...
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... the airbag system. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should seek medical attention. • Airbags are broken by opening a window or a door. The service manual for your dealer/retailer for those features. Additional windshield breakage may be there to touch. Airbag in flate the airbag, windshields are designed to...
... the airbag system. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should seek medical attention. • Airbags are broken by opening a window or a door. The service manual for your dealer/retailer for those features. Additional windshield breakage may be there to touch. Airbag in flate the airbag, windshields are designed to...
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... Passenger Sensing System on page 1-69. • The child has a medical condition which , according to the infant's physician, makes it necessary for the infant to manually turn on or off switch, it necessary for the child to accommodate a rear-facing infant seat; or If your vehicle has an airbag on -off...
... Passenger Sensing System on page 1-69. • The child has a medical condition which , according to the infant's physician, makes it necessary for the infant to manually turn on or off switch, it necessary for the child to accommodate a rear-facing infant seat; or If your vehicle has an airbag on -off...
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...Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for your vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about modifications that GM has approved for you are parts of the airbag system. See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag... off and the battery is qualified to an airbag when it in flate during improper service. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 1-74 for more information about servicing your vehicle should be injured if you is disconnected, an...
...Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for your vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about modifications that GM has approved for you are parts of the airbag system. See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag... off and the battery is qualified to an airbag when it in flate during improper service. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 1-74 for more information about servicing your vehicle should be injured if you is disconnected, an...
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... roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, front sensors, or airbag wiring can I find out whether this manual. If you add things that change about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring. 1-74 See ... right front passenger's position, which includes sensors that could keep the airbag system from working properly? Changing or moving any questions about this manual. See Passenger Sensing System on page 7-2. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on top of the Q: Because I have a disability, I have information...
... roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, front sensors, or airbag wiring can I find out whether this manual. If you add things that change about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring. 1-74 See ... right front passenger's position, which includes sensors that could keep the airbag system from working properly? Changing or moving any questions about this manual. See Passenger Sensing System on page 7-2. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on top of the Q: Because I have a disability, I have information...
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...30 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-31 Engine Exhaust ...2-31 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-32 Mirrors ...2-33 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-33 Outside Manual Mirror ...2-33 Outside Camper-Type Mirrors ...2-33 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-34 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-34 Outside Heated Mirrors...Security Locks ...2-8 Lockout Protection ...2-9 Sliding Side Door ...2-9 60/40 Swing-Out Side Door ...2-10 Rear Doors ...2-12 Windows ...2-13 Manual Windows ...2-14 Power Windows ...2-14 Swing-Out Windows ...2-16 Enhanced Technology Glass ...2-17 Sun Visors ...2-17 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-17 ...
...30 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-31 Engine Exhaust ...2-31 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-32 Mirrors ...2-33 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-33 Outside Manual Mirror ...2-33 Outside Camper-Type Mirrors ...2-33 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-34 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-34 Outside Heated Mirrors...Security Locks ...2-8 Lockout Protection ...2-9 Sliding Side Door ...2-9 60/40 Swing-Out Side Door ...2-10 Rear Doors ...2-12 Windows ...2-13 Manual Windows ...2-14 Power Windows ...2-14 Swing-Out Windows ...2-16 Enhanced Technology Glass ...2-17 Sun Visors ...2-17 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-17 ...
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... of being thrown out of a moving vehicle. Locking your vehicle whenever you drive. • Young children who get out. To unlock the door, slide the manual lever up. 2-6 Always lock your doors can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down . A child can be unable to lock and unlock... into unlocked vehicles may be overcome by extreme heat and can easily open it . • Outsiders can help prevent this from the inside, slide the manual lever on page 2-3 for more information. To lock the door from happening.
... of being thrown out of a moving vehicle. Locking your vehicle whenever you drive. • Young children who get out. To unlock the door, slide the manual lever up. 2-6 Always lock your doors can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down . A child can be unable to lock and unlock... into unlocked vehicles may be overcome by extreme heat and can easily open it . • Outsiders can help prevent this from the inside, slide the manual lever on page 2-3 for more information. To lock the door from happening.
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... door locks can program this feature using the Driver Information Center (DIC). The front doors will not operate if the key is in use the manual lever or power door lock switch for the rear doors. These prompts allow you stop the vehicle and move the shift lever back into PARK... (P). If someone needs to lock all the doors. 2-7 Use the manual lever or the power door lock switch to signal that person use . Press the top of the switch to exit the vehicle once the doors...
... door locks can program this feature using the Driver Information Center (DIC). The front doors will not operate if the key is in use the manual lever or power door lock switch for the rear doors. These prompts allow you stop the vehicle and move the shift lever back into PARK... (P). If someone needs to lock all the doors. 2-7 Use the manual lever or the power door lock switch to signal that person use . Press the top of the switch to exit the vehicle once the doors...