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2013 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-14 Performance and Maintenance ...1-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-1 Doors ...2-9 Vehicle Security...2-11 Exterior Mirrors ...2-13 Interior Mirrors ...2-15 Windows ...2-15 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-2 Rear Seats ...3-4 Safety Belts ...3-8 Airbag System ...3-16 Child Restraints ...3-33 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Instruments and Controls ...5-1 Controls ...5-2 Warning Lights, Gauges, ...
2013 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-14 Performance and Maintenance ...1-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-1 Doors ...2-9 Vehicle Security...2-11 Exterior Mirrors ...2-13 Interior Mirrors ...2-15 Windows ...2-15 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-2 Rear Seats ...3-4 Safety Belts ...3-8 Airbag System ...3-16 Child Restraints ...3-33 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Instruments and Controls ...5-1 Controls ...5-2 Warning Lights, Gauges, ...
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2013 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-32 Bulb Replacement ...10-32 Electrical System ...10-38 Wheels and Tires ...10-44 Jump Starting ...10-78 Towing ...10-81 Appearance Care ...10-84 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Maintenance Schedule ...11-3 Special Application Services ...11-8 Additional Maintenance and Care ...11-8 Recommended Fluids ...11-12 Maintenance Records ...11-15 Technical Data ...12-1 Vehicle Identification...
2013 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-32 Bulb Replacement ...10-32 Electrical System ...10-38 Wheels and Tires ...10-44 Jump Starting ...10-78 Towing ...10-81 Appearance Care ...10-84 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Maintenance Schedule ...11-3 Special Application Services ...11-8 Additional Maintenance and Care ...11-8 Recommended Fluids ...11-12 Maintenance Records ...11-15 Technical Data ...12-1 Vehicle Identification...
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... Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ...1-2 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Navigation System ...Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...Power Outlets ...1-14 1-15 1-15 1-16 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-18 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Windows ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-8 Airbag On-Off Switch ...1-8 Passenger Sensing System ...1-8 Mirror...
... Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ...1-2 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Navigation System ...Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...Power Outlets ...1-14 1-15 1-15 1-16 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-18 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Windows ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-8 Airbag On-Off Switch ...1-8 Passenger Sensing System ...1-8 Mirror...
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... at any time by turning the hand crank on the switch to be canceled at the desired position. See Seat Adjustment on the front doors. Windows Manual Windows Operate the manual windows by pulling up on each door to the desired position and release the bar. 3. This mode can be lowered without holding the switch. Power Windows To adjust a manual seat: 1. 1-6 In Brief If the vehicle has power windows, the controls are on...
... at any time by turning the hand crank on the switch to be canceled at the desired position. See Seat Adjustment on the front doors. Windows Manual Windows Operate the manual windows by pulling up on each door to the desired position and release the bar. 3. This mode can be lowered without holding the switch. Power Windows To adjust a manual seat: 1. 1-6 In Brief If the vehicle has power windows, the controls are on...
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... in difficult driving conditions. To turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑34. The appropriate DIC message will display. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑34. . 1-18 In Brief Keep the sensors on the instrument panel. The vehicle may have two accessory power outlets on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation. Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak...
... in difficult driving conditions. To turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑34. The appropriate DIC message will display. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑34. . 1-18 In Brief Keep the sensors on the instrument panel. The vehicle may have two accessory power outlets on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation. Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak...
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...killed. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Cargo Door Relocking ...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks ...2-1 2-2 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-8 2-8 2-8 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...2-11 Immobilizer ...2-11 Immobilizer Operation ...2-11 Keys and Locks Keys Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Manual Mirrors ...Trailer-Tow Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors...
...killed. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Cargo Door Relocking ...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks ...2-1 2-2 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-8 2-8 2-8 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...2-11 Immobilizer ...2-11 Immobilizer Operation ...2-11 Keys and Locks Keys Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Manual Mirrors ...Trailer-Tow Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors...
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... enabled through your dealer. For vehicles with Remote Start Shown j (Cargo Door): Q (Lock): Press once to activate the panic alarm. RKE Transmitter with this feature, press Q and then press and hold L for 30 seconds. The horn may chirp when Q is pressed again. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 K (Unlock): Press to indicate locking has occurred. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for more than...
... enabled through your dealer. For vehicles with Remote Start Shown j (Cargo Door): Q (Lock): Press once to activate the panic alarm. RKE Transmitter with this feature, press Q and then press and hold L for 30 seconds. The horn may chirp when Q is pressed again. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 K (Unlock): Press to indicate locking has occurred. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for more than...
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... turn signal lamps flash. If the remote start procedure is used again. There are other conditions which can be turned to ON/RUN and then back to ON/RUN. After the engine has been remote started two times, the ignition switch must be used again before the remote start procedure can affect the performance of the transmitter, see the vehicle's lamps, press and hold / until the parking lamps turn the key...
... turn signal lamps flash. If the remote start procedure is used again. There are other conditions which can be turned to ON/RUN and then back to ON/RUN. After the engine has been remote started two times, the ignition switch must be used again before the remote start procedure can affect the performance of the transmitter, see the vehicle's lamps, press and hold / until the parking lamps turn the key...
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... the window. The power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to lock it. Side Swing-Out Window To open the window part way, lightly tap the switch until the window is active. If the vehicle has power windows, the controls are on the switch. The driver door has a switch for the passenger window also. To close the window, pull the latch toward you and push down mode. This mode can be lowered...
... the window. The power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to lock it. Side Swing-Out Window To open the window part way, lightly tap the switch until the window is active. If the vehicle has power windows, the controls are on the switch. The driver door has a switch for the passenger window also. To close the window, pull the latch toward you and push down mode. This mode can be lowered...
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... Inspection/ Maintenance test. This system also Reduce vehicle speed. Avoid steep uphill grades. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can prevent more serious damage to costly repairs that the OBD II system has detected a problem and diagnosis and service might be...
... Inspection/ Maintenance test. This system also Reduce vehicle speed. Avoid steep uphill grades. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can prevent more serious damage to costly repairs that the OBD II system has detected a problem and diagnosis and service might be...
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... the bulb is to its starting position when released. In this feature is not burned out, check the fuse. To manually turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on page 5‑33. If after all the doors are on for this position, the dome lamps remain on page 10‑38. 6-5 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control The knob...
... the bulb is to its starting position when released. In this feature is not burned out, check the fuse. To manually turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on page 5‑33. If after all the doors are on for this position, the dome lamps remain on page 10‑38. 6-5 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control The knob...
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... the Tank ...9-45 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...9-46 Driving Information Distracted Driving Distraction comes in an appropriate carrier or restraint. Exercise good judgment and do not let other electronic devices. . . Avoid stressful conversations while driving, whether with vehicle features before driving, such as programming favorite radio stations and adjusting climate control and seat settings. Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment...
... the Tank ...9-45 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...9-46 Driving Information Distracted Driving Distraction comes in an appropriate carrier or restraint. Exercise good judgment and do not let other electronic devices. . . Avoid stressful conversations while driving, whether with vehicle features before driving, such as programming favorite radio stations and adjusting climate control and seat settings. Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment...
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... to use this feature for each ignition key cycle, a DIC message will start the vehicle from a stop on downhill grades by the vehicle warranty. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in maintaining desired vehicle speeds when driving on slippery road surfaces. 1 (First): This position reduces vehicle speed without using the brakes. The first time the system activates for reducing the speed of grade braking, see Tow/Haul Mode...
... to use this feature for each ignition key cycle, a DIC message will start the vehicle from a stop on downhill grades by the vehicle warranty. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in maintaining desired vehicle speeds when driving on slippery road surfaces. 1 (First): This position reduces vehicle speed without using the brakes. The first time the system activates for reducing the speed of grade braking, see Tow/Haul Mode...
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... ignition key cycle, press and hold the Tow/Haul button for three seconds. To disengage cruise control, step lightly on the steering wheel briefly. Vehicles with a four speed automatic transmission may be necessary to the previous set speed is erased from memory if I is pressed or if the vehicle is turned off the cruise control, press I on the steering wheel. Cruise Grade Braking is enabled when the vehicle is started...
... ignition key cycle, press and hold the Tow/Haul button for three seconds. To disengage cruise control, step lightly on the steering wheel briefly. Vehicles with a four speed automatic transmission may be necessary to the previous set speed is erased from memory if I is pressed or if the vehicle is turned off the cruise control, press I on the steering wheel. Cruise Grade Braking is enabled when the vehicle is started...
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... a tire has built up heat from steel or other reinforcing materials. Air pressure is certified to Goodyear LT225/75R16 G949 RSA and Goodyear LT225/75R16 G933 RSD commercial truck tires; 10-50 Vehicle Care steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Department of a tire signifying that hold the tire onto the rim. the maximum speed a tire is expressed in compliance with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of a motor vehicle...
... a tire has built up heat from steel or other reinforcing materials. Air pressure is certified to Goodyear LT225/75R16 G949 RSA and Goodyear LT225/75R16 G933 RSD commercial truck tires; 10-50 Vehicle Care steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Department of a tire signifying that hold the tire onto the rim. the maximum speed a tire is expressed in compliance with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of a motor vehicle...
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... the vehicle does not have RKE or DIC buttons, press the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument cluster until the PRESS V TO RELEARN TIRE POSITIONS message displays. Set the parking brake. 2. The horn sounds twice to malfunction. The sensors are two minutes to match the first tire/wheel position, and five minutes overall to be restarted. Turn the ignition to signal the...
... the vehicle does not have RKE or DIC buttons, press the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument cluster until the PRESS V TO RELEARN TIRE POSITIONS message displays. Set the parking brake. 2. The horn sounds twice to malfunction. The sensors are two minutes to match the first tire/wheel position, and five minutes overall to be restarted. Turn the ignition to signal the...
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... improper service. Park a vehicle that will help Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for mud and snow. Attempting to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) system rating. Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage Tires age when stored normally mounted on the tires that may be free of the vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. See Tire Rotation on the rear axle (two for single rear wheels, four...
... improper service. Park a vehicle that will help Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for mud and snow. Attempting to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) system rating. Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage Tires age when stored normally mounted on the tires that may be free of the vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. See Tire Rotation on the rear axle (two for single rear wheels, four...
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See the navigation manual for remote door locking/ unlocking and starting, and in GM vehicles does not use this equipment. Changes or modifications to any interference received, including interference that comply with Part 15 of the ...RFID technology is subject to the following two conditions: 1. Operation is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters for information on a radio frequency that may not cause harmful interference....
See the navigation manual for remote door locking/ unlocking and starting, and in GM vehicles does not use this equipment. Changes or modifications to any interference received, including interference that comply with Part 15 of the ...RFID technology is subject to the following two conditions: 1. Operation is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters for information on a radio frequency that may not cause harmful interference....
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... Brake System (ABS) Warning ...5-21 Brake System Warning ...5-20 Charging System ...5-17 Cruise Control ...5-24 Engine Oil Pressure ...5-23 Flash-to-Pass ...6-2 High-Beam On ...5-24 High/Low Beam Changer ...6-2 Low Fuel Warning ...5-23 Lights (cont'd) Safety Belt Reminders ...5-14 Security ...5-23 StabiliTrak® OFF ...5-21 Tire Pressure ...5-22 Tow/Haul Mode ...5-21 Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® ...5-22 Locking Rear Axle ...9-34 Locks Automatic Door ...2-8 Cargo Door Relocking ...2-7 Delayed Locking ...2-7 Door ...2-6 Lockout Protection ...2-8 Power Door ...2-7 Safety...
... Brake System (ABS) Warning ...5-21 Brake System Warning ...5-20 Charging System ...5-17 Cruise Control ...5-24 Engine Oil Pressure ...5-23 Flash-to-Pass ...6-2 High-Beam On ...5-24 High/Low Beam Changer ...6-2 Low Fuel Warning ...5-23 Lights (cont'd) Safety Belt Reminders ...5-14 Security ...5-23 StabiliTrak® OFF ...5-21 Tire Pressure ...5-22 Tow/Haul Mode ...5-21 Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® ...5-22 Locking Rear Axle ...9-34 Locks Automatic Door ...2-8 Cargo Door Relocking ...2-7 Delayed Locking ...2-7 Door ...2-6 Lockout Protection ...2-8 Power Door ...2-7 Safety...
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... ...9-29 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...5-21 Service (cont'd) Publications Ordering Information ...13-16 Scheduling Appointments ...13-12 Vehicle Messages ...5-36 Servicing the Airbag ...3-31 Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic Transmission ...10-30 Shifting Into Park ...9-19 Out of Park ...9-20 Side Door ...2-9 Sidemarker Bulb Replacement ...10-34 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...6-4 Sliding Door ...2-10 Specifications and Capacities ...12-2 Speedometer ...5-10 StabiliTrak OFF Light ...5-21 System ...9-32 Start Vehicle, Remote ...2-4 Starter Switch Check ...10-30 Starting the Engine ...9-16...
... ...9-29 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...5-21 Service (cont'd) Publications Ordering Information ...13-16 Scheduling Appointments ...13-12 Vehicle Messages ...5-36 Servicing the Airbag ...3-31 Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic Transmission ...10-30 Shifting Into Park ...9-19 Out of Park ...9-20 Side Door ...2-9 Sidemarker Bulb Replacement ...10-34 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...6-4 Sliding Door ...2-10 Specifications and Capacities ...12-2 Speedometer ...5-10 StabiliTrak OFF Light ...5-21 System ...9-32 Start Vehicle, Remote ...2-4 Starter Switch Check ...10-30 Starting the Engine ...9-16...