
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20122012 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual MIn Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20121-4 In BriefInitial DriveInformationThis section provides a briefoverview about some of theimpor
Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-52 Seats and RestraintsIf the position you are usinghas an integrated headrestor head restrai
Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-53Securing Child Restraints(Rear Seat Position)When securing a child res
Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-54 Seats and Restraints4. Pull the shoulder belt all the wayout of the retractor to set thelo
Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-55Securing Child Restraints(Front Seat-PassengerSensing System)This vehi
Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-56 Seats and RestraintsIf the child restraint has the LATCHsystem, see Lower Anchors andTethe
Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-575. Pull the shoulder belt all the wayout of the retractor to set thelo
Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-58 Seats and RestraintsIf the child restraint has beeninstalled and the on indicator is lit,s
Black plate (59,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-59{WARNINGIf the airbag readiness lightever comes on and stays on, itmea
Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-60 Seats and RestraintsYou will be using the lap-shoulderbelt to secure the child restraint i
Black plate (61,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-616. To tighten the belt, push downon the child restraint, pull theshoul
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-5Remote Vehicle StartWith this feature the engine can bestarted from outside of the v
Black plate (62,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-62 Seats and Restraints2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Storage 4-1StorageStorage CompartmentsFront Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Storage
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20124-2 Storage2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-1Instruments andControlsControlsSteering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2St
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20125-2 Instruments and ControlsControlsSteering WheelAdjustmentFor vehicles with a tilt steeringwhe
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-3w (Next): Press to go to thenext favorite radio station, trackon a C
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20125-4 Instruments and ControlsNavigating Folders on an iPod orUSB Device1. Press and holdw or c /
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-5Windshield Wiper/WasherThe windshield wiper control islocated on the
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20125-6 Instruments and ControlsCompassThis vehicle may have a compass inthe Driver Information Cent
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-74. Press 3 until the vehicleheading, for example, N forNorth, is dis
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20121-6 In BriefWindowsManual WindowsOperate the manual windows byturning the hand crank on each doo
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20125-8 Instruments and ControlsClockAM/FM Radio with Optional CDPlayerIf the vehicle has an AM/FM r
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-9Changing the Time and DateDefault SettingsYou can change the time de
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20125-10 Instruments and Controls3. Press the MENU button again toapply the selected default, or le
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-11AshtraysThe vehicle may have a removableashtray. The ashtray can b
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20125-12 Instruments and ControlsInstrument ClusterEnglish 4‐Speed Version Shown, 6‐Speed and Metri
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-13If the vehicle has a diesel engine,see the Duramax diesel suppleme
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20125-14 Instruments and ControlsFuel GaugeMetricEnglishThe fuel gauge, when the ignition ison, ind
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-15Engine Oil PressureGaugeMetricEnglishThe oil pressure gauge shows
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20125-16 Instruments and ControlsEngine CoolantTemperature GaugeMetricEnglishThis gauge shows the e
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-17Readings in the low warning zonemay occur when a large number ofel
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-7Power SeatsTo adjust a power seat, if available,use the controls on the front ofthe
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20125-18 Instruments and ControlsThe passenger safety belt reminderlight and chime may turn on if a
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-19United StatesCanada and Mexico{WARNINGIf the right front passenger
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20125-20 Instruments and ControlsPassenger Airbag StatusIndicatorIf the vehicle has a passengersens
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-21If it does not, have the vehicleserviced by your dealer.The light
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20125-22 Instruments and ControlsThis light comes on during amalfunction in one of two ways:Light F
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-23Emissions Inspection andMaintenance ProgramsSome local governments
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20125-24 Instruments and ControlsWhen the ignition is on, the brakesystem warning light also comes
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-25Tow/Haul Mode LightFor vehicles with the Tow/HaulMode feature, thi
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20125-26 Instruments and ControlsTraction Control System(TCS)/StabiliTrak®LightThe Traction Control
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-27Engine Oil Pressure Light{WARNINGDo not keep driving if the oilpre
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20121-8 In BriefSafety BeltsRefer to the following sections forimportant information on how to usesa
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20125-28 Instruments and ControlsHigh-Beam On LightThis light comes on when thehigh-beam headlamps
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-29and fuel information. The compassdirection appears on the top righ
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20125-30 Instruments and ControlsTrip/Fuel Menu Items3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this buttonto scroll thro
Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-31fuel tank. This is because differentdriving conditions produce dif
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20125-32 Instruments and ControlsVehicle Information MenuItemsT (Vehicle Information): Pressthis bu
Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-33Tire PressureIf the vehicle has the Tire PressureMonitor System (T
Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20125-34 Instruments and ControlsVehicle MessagesMessages displayed on the DICindicate the status o
Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-35Door Ajar MessagesCARGO DOOR OPENThis message displays and a chime
Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20125-36 Instruments and ControlsEngine Cooling SystemMessagesENGINE HOT A/C(Air Conditioning) OFFT
Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-37Engine Oil MessagesCHANGE ENGINE OIL SOONThis message displays whe
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-9Passenger SensingSystemThe passenger sensing system,if equipped, will turn off the r
Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20125-38 Instruments and ControlsFuel System MessagesFUEL LEVEL LOWThis message displays and a chim
Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-39SERVICE TRACTIONCONTROLIf the vehicle has StabiliTrak, thismessage
Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20125-40 Instruments and ControlsAirbag System MessagesSERVICE AIR BAGThis message displays if ther
Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-41Tire MessagesCHECK TIRE PRESSURE orTIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIREIf the
Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20125-42 Instruments and ControlsTransmission MessagesSERVICE TRANSMISSIONThis message displays whe
Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-43Entering the FeatureSettings Menu1. Turn the ignition on and place
Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20125-44 Instruments and ControlsNO CHANGE: No change will bemade to this feature. The currentsetti
Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-45REMOTE DOOR LOCKThis feature allows you to select thetype of feedb
Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20125-46 Instruments and ControlsDELAY DOOR LOCKThis feature allows you to selectwhether or not the
Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-47APPROACH LIGHTINGThis feature allows you to selectwhether or not t
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20121-10 In BriefSelect each mirror by turning theknob clockwise for the passengerside mirror or co
Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20125-48 Instruments and ControlsFACTORY SETTINGSThis feature allows you to set all ofthe customiza
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-1LightingExterior LightingExterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1Exterior Lamps Of
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20126-2 Lighting2 (Headlamps): Turns on theheadlamps together with thefollowing:.Parking Lamps.Instr
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-3Flash-to-PassThis feature is used to signal to thevehicle ahead that you wantto pass
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20126-4 LightingAutomatic HeadlampSystemWhen it is dark enough outside andthe headlamp switch is in
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-5Hazard Warning Flashers| (Hazard Warning Flashers):Press this button located on top
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20126-6 LightingInterior LightingInstrument PanelIllumination ControlThe knob for this feature is lo
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-7E DOME OFF: Press this buttonin and the dome lamps remain offwhen a door is opened.
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20126-8 LightingA high electrical load occurs whenseveral of the following are on,such as: headlamps
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-1InfotainmentSystemIntroductionInfotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-11Interior LightingDome LampThe dome lamps come on when anydoor is opened. They turn
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20127-2 Infotainment SystemTo minimize taking your eyes off theroad while driving, do the followingw
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-3OperationAM-FM Radio
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20127-4 Infotainment SystemRadio with CD (MP3) Shown; Radio with USB and CD (MP3) and Radiowith CD S
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-5Speed CompensatedVolume (SCV): Radios withSCV automatically adjust the ra
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20127-6 Infotainment SystemSetting the Tone(Bass/Midrange/Treble)(All Except AM-FM Radio andAM-FM Ra
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-7Adjusting the Speakers(Balance/Fade) (AM-FM Radioand AM-FM Radio with CD)
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20127-8 Infotainment SystemRadioAM-FM RadioRadio Data System (RDS)The Radio may have a Radio DataSys
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-94. Press and hold one of thesix numbered softkeys forthree seconds until
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20127-10 Infotainment SystemSatellite RadioFinding a Category (CAT)StationCAT (Category): The CAT b
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-11Storing a Radio Station as aFavoriteDrivers are encouraged to set upthe
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20121-12 In BriefExterior LightingThe exterior lamps control is locatedon the instrument panel to t
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20127-12 Infotainment SystemRadio ReceptionFrequency interference and staticcan occur during normal
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-13Audio PlayersCD PlayerCare of the CD PlayerDo not add any label to a CD
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20127-14 Infotainment SystemPlaying a CDIf the ignition or radio is turned offwith a CD in the play
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-15RDM (Random): Press to listen totracks in random, rather thansequential
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20127-16 Infotainment SystemOrder of PlayCompressed audio files areaccessed in the following order:
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-17Playing an MP34 (Information): Press to displayadditional text informat
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20127-18 Infotainment SystemTo change from playback by artist toplayback by album:1. Press the soft
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-19Auxiliary DevicesUsing the Auxiliary Input JackRadios with an auxiliary
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20127-20 Infotainment SystemUsing the USB PortRadios with a USB port can controla USB storage devic
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-21Connecting a USB StorageDevice or iPodThe USB port can be used tocontro
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-13Windshield Wiper/WasherThe lever is located on the left sideof the steering column
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20127-22 Infotainment SystemUsing Softkeys to Control aUSB Storage Device or iPodThe five softkeys
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-233. Press f to select thedesired menu.4. Turnf to scroll through thefold
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20127-24 Infotainment SystemPhoneBluetoothFor vehicles equipped withBluetooth capability, the syste
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-25When to Speak: A short tonesounds after the system respondsindicating w
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20127-26 Infotainment SystemPairing a Phone1. Press and holdb / g fortwo seconds.2. Say “Bluetooth.
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-27Storing and Deleting PhoneNumbersThe system can store up to30 phone num
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20127-28 Infotainment SystemListing Stored NumbersThe list command will list all storednumbers and
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-29Receiving a CallWhen an incoming call is received,the audio system mute
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20127-30 Infotainment SystemTransferring Audio to theBluetooth System from aCell PhoneDuring a call
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-1Climate ControlsClimate Control SystemsClimate Control Systems . . . . . . 8
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20122012 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual MDriving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1Driving Informatio
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20121-14 In BriefVehicles with Air ConditioningA. Fan ControlB. Temperature ControlC. Air Delivery
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20128-2 Climate ControlsTemperature Control: Turn theknob clockwise or counterclockwiseto increase o
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-3Vehicles with Air ConditioningA. Fan ControlB. Temperature ControlC. Air Del
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20128-4 Climate ControlsRear Window DefoggerFor vehicles with a rear windowdefogger, a warming grid
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-5Rear Heating SystemFor vehicles with a rear heatingsystem, it lets you adjus
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20128-6 Climate ControlsRear Climate Control SystemFor vehicles with a rear heating and air-conditio
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-7When the fan knob is in the AUX position, the rear climate control panel can
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20128-8 Climate ControlsTemperature Control:Turn clockwise orcounterclockwise to increaseor decrease
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-1Driving andOperatingDriving InformationDistracted Driving . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-2 Driving and OperatingDriving InformationDistracted DrivingDistraction comes in many formsand
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-3Defensive DrivingDefensive driving means “alwaysexpect the unexpected.”
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-15TransmissionRange Selection ModeThe vehicle may have a RangeSelection Mode. The Ra
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-4 Driving and OperatingHelpful braking tips to keep in mindinclude:.Keep enough distance betwe
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-5Steering in Emergencies.There are some situations whensteering around a
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-6 Driving and OperatingDefensive drivers avoid most skidsby taking reasonable care suited toex
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-7There is no hard and fast rule abouthydroplaning. The best advice is to
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-8 Driving and Operating{WARNINGCoasting downhill in N (Neutral)or with the ignition off isdang
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-9Blizzard ConditionsBeing stuck in snow can be aserious situation. Stay
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-10 Driving and OperatingTo save fuel, run the engine for onlyshort periods as needed to warmt
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-11Rocking the Vehicle to Getit OutTurn the steering wheel left andright
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-12 Driving and OperatingTire and Loading InformationLabelLabel ExampleA vehicle specific Tire
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-13the amount of available cargoand luggage load capacityis 650 lbs (140
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20121-16 In BriefVehicle FeaturesRadio(s)Radio with CD (MP3)O : Press to turn the system onand off.
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-14 Driving and OperatingExample 3A. Maximum Vehicle CapacityWeight for Example 3 =453 kg (1,0
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-15{WARNINGDo not load the vehicle anyheavier than the GrossVehicle Weig
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-16 Driving and OperatingStarting andOperatingNew Vehicle Break-InNotice: The vehicle does not
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-17A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle isstopped, turn th
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-18 Driving and OperatingC (ON/RUN): This position can beused to operate the electricalaccesso
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-19To prevent gear damage, thissystem also prevents cranking ifthe engin
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-20 Driving and OperatingTo control the fast idle:.To enable the Fast Idle System,press and re
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-21WARNING (Continued)If the cord will not reach, use aheavy-duty three-
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-22 Driving and OperatingLeaving the Vehicle With theEngine Running{WARNINGIt can be dangerous
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-23Shifting out of ParkThe vehicle has an automatictransmission shift lo
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-17Storing a Favorite StationDepending on which radio thevehicle has, radio stations
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-24 Driving and OperatingEngine Exhaust{WARNINGEngine exhaust contains carbonmonoxide (CO) whi
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-25{WARNINGIt can be dangerous to get out ofthe vehicle if the automatic
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-26 Driving and OperatingR (Reverse): Use this gear toback up.Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse)w
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-27If the shift stabilization featuredetermines that a current vehiclesp
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-28 Driving and OperatingIf you manually select 2 (Second) inan automatic transmission, thetra
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-29brake pedal before you can shiftfrom P (Park) with the ignition inON/
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-30 Driving and Operating3 (Third): This position is also usedfor normal driving. However itre
Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-31Manual ModeRange Selection ModeThe vehicle may have a RangeSelection
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-32 Driving and OperatingTow/Haul ModeVehicles with an automatictransmission have a Tow/HaulMo
Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-33Drive SystemsAll-Wheel DriveIf the vehicle has this feature,engine po
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20121-18 In BriefPortable Audio DevicesThis vehicle may have an auxiliaryinput located on the radio
Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-34 Driving and OperatingAs the brakes are applied, thecomputer keeps receiving updateson whee
Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-35Ride Control SystemsStabiliTrak®SystemThe vehicle may have a vehicles
Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-36 Driving and OperatingThe StabiliTrak Off light illuminatesand the appropriate messages wil
Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-37Locking Rear AxleVehicles with a locking rear axle cangive more tract
Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-38 Driving and OperatingI (On/Off): Press to turn thesystem on or off. The indicator lightis
Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-39Reducing Speed While UsingCruise ControlIf the cruise control system
Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-40 Driving and OperatingFuelFor diesel engine vehicles, see“Fuel for Diesel Engines” in theDu
Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-41Gasoline Specifications(U.S. and Canada Only)At a minimum, gasoline s
Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-42 Driving and OperatingFor customers who do not use TOPTIER Detergent Gasoline regularly,one
Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-43At a minimum, E85 should meetASTM Specification D 5798 orCGSB Specifi
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-19b / g : Press to silence the vehiclespeakers only. Press again to turnthe sound on
Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-44 Driving and OperatingFilling the Tank{WARNINGFuel vapor burns violently and afuel fire can
Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-45When replacing the fuel cap, turn itclockwise until it clicks. Make s
Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-46 Driving and OperatingTowingGeneral TowingInformationOnly use towing equipment that hasbeen
Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-47Driving with a Trailer{WARNINGWhen towing a trailer, exhaustgases may
Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-48 Driving and OperatingPassingMore passing distance is neededwhen towing a trailer. Because
Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-49Parking on Hills{WARNINGParking the vehicle on a hill withthe trailer
Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-50 Driving and OperatingTrailer TowingIf the vehicle has a diesel engine,see the Duramax®dies
Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-51Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh,
Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-52 Driving and OperatingVehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR*G2500 Cargo Van 2WD Lo
Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-53Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR*G3500 Passenger Van 2W
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20121-20 In BriefPerformance andMaintenanceStabiliTrak®SystemThe vehicle may have a tractioncontrol
Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-54 Driving and OperatingWeight of the Trailer TongueThe tongue load (A) of any trailer isan i
Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-55It is important that the vehicledoes not exceed any of itsratings — G
Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-56 Driving and OperatingIf using the wiring provided with thefactory-installed trailering pac
Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-57The four-wire harness (withoutconnector) contains the followingcircui
Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20129-58 Driving and OperatingOperating the vehicle in Tow/Haulwhen lightly loaded or with no trail
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-1Vehicle CareGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2Cali
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-2 Vehicle CareWhen It Is Time for NewTires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64B
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-3Accessories andModificationsAdding non‐dealer accessories ormaking modification
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-4 Vehicle CareVehicle ChecksDoing Your OwnService Work{WARNINGYou can be injured and thevehic
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-52. Go to the front of the vehicle andlift up the secondary hoodrelease, which i
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-21Tire Pressure MonitorThis vehicle may have a TirePressure Monitor System (TPMS).Th
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-6 Vehicle CareEngine Compartment Overview4.3L V6 Engine Shown (4.8L V8 Engine, 5.3L V8 Engine
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-7A. Battery on page 10‑28.B. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeCooling System on page 10
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-8 Vehicle CareChecking Engine OilIt is a good idea to check the engineoil level at each fuel
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-9SpecificationUse and ask for licensed engine oilswith the dexos1™ approvedcerti
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-10 Vehicle CareEngine Oil Life SystemWhen to Change Engine OilThis vehicle has a computer sy
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-11Automatic TransmissionFluid (4-SpeedTransmission)If the vehicle has a diesel
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-12 Vehicle CareA cold fluid check can be madeafter the vehicle has been sitting foreight hou
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-13How to Add AutomaticTransmission FluidRefer to Recommended Fluids andLubrican
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-14 Vehicle CareIf it is decided to check the fluidlevel, be sure to follow all theinstructio
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-15Checking the Fluid LevelPrepare the vehicle as follows:1. Park the vehicle on
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20121-22 In Brief.Avoid idling the engine for longperiods of time..When road and weatherconditions
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-16 Vehicle CareHow to Add AutomaticTransmission FluidRefer to Recommended Fluids andLubrican
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-17When to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/FilterInspect the air cleaner/filter at
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-18 Vehicle CareCooling SystemThe cooling system allows theengine to maintain the correctwork
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-19What to Use{WARNINGAdding only plain water or someother liquid to the cooling
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-20 Vehicle CareChecking CoolantThe vehicle must be on a levelsurface when checking thecoolan
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-21WARNING (Continued)the surge tank pressurecap — even a little — they cancome
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-22 Vehicle Care6. Start the engine and let it rununtil the upper radiator hose canbe felt ge
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-23Notice: If the engine catches firebecause of being driven with nocoolant, the
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-24 Vehicle CareIf there is still no sign of steam,push down the accelerator until theengine
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-253. Unscrew the cap and wipe thedipstick with a clean rag.4. Replace the cap a
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1Keys, Doors, andWindowsKeys and LocksKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-26 Vehicle CareBrakesThis vehicle has disc brakes.Disc brake pads have built-in wearindicato
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-27Brake FluidThe brake master cylinder reservoiris filled with DOT 3 brake flui
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-28 Vehicle CareAfter work is done on the brakehydraulic system, make sure thelevel is above
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-29Vehicle Storage{WARNINGBatteries have acid that can burnyou and gas that can
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-30 Vehicle CareFront AxleWhen to Check and ChangeLubricantRefer to the Maintenance Schedulet
Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-31Rear AxleWhen to Check LubricantRefer to the Maintenance Scheduleon page 11‑3
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-32 Vehicle CareFederal law prohibits the followingacts or the causing thereof:1. The removal
Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-33Starter Switch Check{WARNINGWhen you are doing thisinspection, the vehicle co
Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-34 Vehicle CarePark Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check{WARNINGWhen you are doing this check,t
Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-35Bulb ReplacementFor the proper type of replacementbulbs, see Replacement Bulb
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Introduction iiiThe names, logos, emblems,slogans, vehicle model names, andvehicle body designs
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20122-2 Keys, Doors, and WindowsKeys and LocksKeys{WARNINGLeaving children in a vehicle withthe igni
Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-36 Vehicle Care5. Disconnect the electricalconnector.6. Turn the bulb counterclockwiseone qu
Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-37Front Turn Signal,Sidemarker, andParking LampsA. Front Parking and TurnSignal
Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-38 Vehicle CareTaillampsTo replace a taillamp/turn signallamp or back‐up lamp bulb:1. Remove
Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-398. Push the new bulb into thesocket.9. Reinstall the bulb socket byturning it
Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-40 Vehicle CareLicense Plate LampTo replace one of these bulbs:A. Bulb SocketB. License Plat
Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-41Electrical SystemElectrical SystemOverloadThe vehicle has fuses and circuitbr
Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-42 Vehicle CareEngine CompartmentFuse BlockThe fuse block is located in theengine compartmen
Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-43Mini Fuse Usage3Right Stop/TurnTrailer4 Spare5 Spare6Fuel SystemControl Modul
Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-44 Vehicle CareMini Fuse Usage31TransmissionControl ModuleIgnition32TransmissionControl Modu
Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-45Mini Fuse Usage71Fuel Heater/FlexFuel Sensor72Body ControlModule 673Lighter/D
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) SystemSee Radio Frequency Statement onpage
Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-46 Vehicle CareFloor Console Fuse BlockThe floor console fuse block islocated under the driv
Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-47Mini‐Fuse UsageF1 EmptyF2Steering WheelSensorF3Auxiliary ParkingLamps (Cut‐Aw
Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-48 Vehicle CareMini‐Fuse UsageF26Auxiliary/TrailerBackupF27 Taillamps BackupF30Upfitter Cour
Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-49Wheels and TiresTiresEvery new GM vehicle hashigh-quality tires made by alead
Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-50 Vehicle CareTire Sidewall LabelingUseful information about atire is molded into the sidew
Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-51(F) Uniform Tire QualityGrading (UTQG): Tiremanufacturers are required tograd
Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-52 Vehicle Care(D) DOT (Department ofTransportation): TheDepartment of Transportation(DOT) c
Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-53(E) Rim Diameter: Diameter ofthe wheel in inches.(F) Service Description: The
Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-54 Vehicle CareTire Terminology andDefinitionsAir Pressure : The amount ofair inside the tir
Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-55Intended Outboard Sidewall:The side of an asymmetrica l tire,that must always
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20122-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows/ (Remote Vehicle Start):For vehicles with this feature,pressQ and t
Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-56 Vehicle CareSpeed Rating :An alphanumeric code assignedto a tire indicating the maximumsp
Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-57Overinflated tires, or tires thathave too much air, canresult in:.Unusual wea
Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-58 Vehicle CareTire Pressure MonitorSystemThe Tire Pressure MonitorSystem (TPMS) uses radio
Black plate (59,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-59Always check the TPMS malfunctiontelltale after replacing one or moretires or
Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-60 Vehicle CareA Tire and Loading Information labelshows the size of the originalequipment t
Black plate (61,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-61.Operating electronic devices orbeing near facilities using radiowave frequen
Black plate (62,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-62 Vehicle Care5. Place the relearn tool againstthe tire sidewall, near the valvestem. Then
Black plate (63,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-63Any time unusual wear isnoticed, rotate the tires as soonas possible and chec
Black plate (64,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-64 Vehicle CareDual Tire RotationWhen the vehicle is new,or whenever a wheel, wheel bolt,or
Black plate (65,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-65See Tire Inspection on page 10‑62and Tire Rotation on page 10‑62 foradditiona
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5To replace the battery:1. Separate the transmitter with aflat, thin
Black plate (66,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-66 Vehicle CareGM recommends replacing all thetires at the same time. Uniform treaddepth on
Black plate (67,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-67Vehicles that have a tire pressuremonitoring system could give aninaccurate l
Black plate (68,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-68 Vehicle CareUniform Tire QualityGradingQuality grades can be foundwhere applicable on the
Black plate (69,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-69Traction – AA, A, B, CThe traction grades, fromhighest to lowest, are AA, A,
Black plate (70,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-70 Vehicle CareWheel ReplacementReplace any wheel that is bent,cracked, or badly rusted orco
Black plate (71,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-71Tire Chains{WARNINGTire chains used on a vehiclewithout the proper amount ofc
Black plate (72,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-72 Vehicle CareIf a Tire Goes FlatIt is unusual for a tire to blow outwhile driving, especia
Black plate (73,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-73{WARNINGChanging a tire can bedangerous. The vehicle can slipoff the jack and
Black plate (74,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-74 Vehicle CareTire ChangingRemoving the Spare Tire andToolsEquipment needed for a cargo van
Black plate (75,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-75To lower the spare tire from thevehicle:A. Spare TireB. Tire/Wheel RetainerC.
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20122-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows3. Immediately press and hold /until the turn signal lamps flash.If
Black plate (76,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-76 Vehicle Care4. When the tire has been lowered,pull it closer to reach the tireretainer an
Black plate (77,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-773. Assemble the jack and tools:Front Flat: Assemble thejack (A) together with
Black plate (78,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-78 Vehicle Care4. Position the jack under thevehicle, as shown.The front position jacking po
Black plate (79,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-79WARNING (Continued)wheel attaches to the vehicle. Inan emergency, a cloth or
Black plate (80,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-80 Vehicle Care{WARNINGIf wheel studs are damaged, theycan break. If all the studs on awheel
Black plate (81,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-81Notice: Improperly tightenedwheel nuts can lead to brakepulsation and rotor d
Black plate (82,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-82 Vehicle CareStoring a Flat or Spare Tireand Tools{WARNINGStoring a jack, a tire, or other
Black plate (83,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-83Secondary Latch SystemThis vehicle has anunderbody-mounted tire hoistassembly
Black plate (84,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-84 Vehicle Care3. Attach the jack handle/jackhandle extension and wheelwrench to the jack.4.
Black plate (85,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-85Notice: If you drive away beforethe spare tire or secondary latchsystem cable
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7Door Locks{WARNINGUnlocked doors can bedangerous..Passengers, especi
Black plate (86,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-86 Vehicle CareJump StartingFor more information about thevehicle battery, see Battery onpag
Black plate (87,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-87needed. This will avoid sparksand help save both batteries.And it could save
Black plate (88,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-88 Vehicle Care6. Connect the red positive (+)cable to the positive (+) terminalof the dead
Black plate (89,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-89Notice: Your vehicle uses theunpainted radio antenna bracketas a remote negat
Black plate (90,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-90 Vehicle CareTowingTowing the VehicleNotice: To avoid damage, thedisabled vehicle should b
Black plate (91,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-91Dinghy TowingTwo-Wheel‐Drive VehiclesNotice: If the vehicle is towedwith all
Black plate (92,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-92 Vehicle CareDolly TowingRear Towing (Rear Wheels Offthe Ground) – Two‐Wheel‐DriveVehicles
Black plate (93,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-93Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Offthe Ground) – All‐Wheel‐DriveVehiclesThe vehicle
Black plate (94,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-94 Vehicle CareNotice: Avoid using highpressure washes closer than30 cm (12 in) to the surfa
Black plate (95,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-95Windshield and Wiper BladesClean the outside of the windshieldwith glass clea
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20122-8 Keys, Doors, and WindowsDelayed LockingWhen locking the doors with thepower lock switch and
Black plate (96,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-96 Vehicle CareSteering, Suspension, andChassis ComponentsVisually inspect front and rearsus
Black plate (97,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-97Interior CareTo prevent dirt particle abrasions,regularly clean the vehicle&a
Black plate (98,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-98 Vehicle CareFabric/CarpetStart by vacuuming the surfaceusing a soft brush attachment. If
Black plate (99,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-99Do not use cleaners that increasegloss, especially on the instrumentpanel. Re
Black plate (100,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201210-100 Vehicle Care2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-1Service andMaintenanceGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201211-2 Service and MaintenanceYour dealer has trained technicianswho can perform requiredmaintenan
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-3{WARNINGPerforming maintenance work canbe dangerous and can causeser
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201211-4 Service and MaintenanceTire Rotation and RequiredServices Every 12 000 km/7,500 miRotate th
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-5
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9Move the button to the left for thedriver side door or to the right
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201211-6 Service and MaintenanceFootnotes — MaintenanceSchedule Additional RequiredServices — Normal
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-7
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201211-8 Service and MaintenanceFootnotes — MaintenanceSchedule Additional RequiredServices — Severe
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-9BatteryThe battery supplies power tostart the engine and operate any
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201211-10 Service and MaintenanceShocks and StrutsShocks and struts help aid in controlfor a smooth
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-11Wheel AlignmentWheel alignment is critical forensuring that the ti
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201211-12 Service and MaintenanceRecommended Fluids, Lubricants, and PartsRecommended Fluids and Lu
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-13Usage Fluid/LubricantChassis LubricationChassis Lubricant (GM Part
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201211-14 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance Replacement PartsIf the vehicle has the Duramax®diesel
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-15Maintenance RecordsAfter the scheduled services are performed, rec
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20122-10 Keys, Doors, and WindowsTo open the rear portion of a 60/40 door from the outside, pull th
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201211-16 Service and MaintenanceDateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Performed
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-17DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Performed
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201211-18 Service and MaintenanceDateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Performed
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Technical Data 12-1Technical DataVehicle IdentificationVehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201212-2 Technical DataVehicle DataCapacities and SpecificationsIf the vehicle has a diesel engine,
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Technical Data 12-3ApplicationCapacitiesMetric EnglishEngine Oil with Filter4.3L V6 4.3 L 4.5 qt
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201212-4 Technical DataEngine SpecificationsEngine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap4.3L V6 X Aut
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Technical Data 12-5Engine Drive Belt RoutingV6 EnginesV8 EnginesIf the vehicle has a diesel engi
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201212-6 Technical Data2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-1CustomerInformationCustomer InformationCustomer SatisfactionProcedure (
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11Rear Doors{WARNINGUnlocked doors can bedangerous..Passengers, espe
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201213-2 Customer InformationSTEP TWO: If after contacting amember of dealership management,it appea
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-3STEP THREE — CanadianOwners: In the event that you donot feel your conc
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201213-4 Customer InformationCustomer AssistanceProcedureOwner satisfaction and goodwill arevery imp
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-5Customer AssistanceOffices (U.S. and Canada)Chevrolet encourages custom
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201213-6 Customer InformationCustomer AssistanceOffices (Mexico)To contact the CustomerAssistance Ce
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-7Online Owner CenterChevrolet Owner Center (U.S.)www.chevyownercenter.co
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201213-8 Customer InformationGM MobilityReimbursement Program(U.S. and Canada)This program is availa
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-9Chevrolet and General Motors ofCanada Limited reserve the right tolimit
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201213-10 Customer Information.Trip Interruption Benefits andAssistance: Must be over250 kilometers
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-11.Emergency Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for thevehicle to ge
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012iv IntroductionUsing this ManualTo quickly locate information aboutthe vehicle, use the Index in
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20122-12 Keys, Doors, and WindowsVehicle SecurityThis vehicle has theft-deterrentfeatures; however,
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201213-12 Customer InformationA rental car will be provided forup to two days and the vehiclemust b
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-13.Food service, beverages,telephone calls, or other extracosts. Accomm
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201213-14 Customer InformationCourtesy TransportationProgram (U.S. andCanada)To enhance your owners
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-15Courtesy Rental VehicleYour dealer may arrange to provideyou with a c
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201213-16 Customer InformationRecycled original equipment partsmay also be used for repair. Thesepa
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-17Move the vehicle only if its positionputs you in danger, or you arein
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201213-18 Customer InformationService PublicationsOrdering InformationService ManualsService Manual
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-19Reporting SafetyDefectsReporting Safety Defectsto the United StatesGo
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201213-20 Customer InformationReporting Safety Defectsto General MotorsIn addition to notifying NHT
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-21This data can help provide a betterunderstanding of the circumstances
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13See your dealer or a locksmith whocan service PASS-Key III+ to get
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201213-22 Customer InformationNavigation SystemIf the vehicle has a navigationsystem, use of the sy
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012OnStar 14-1OnStarOnStar OverviewOnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1OnStar ServicesEmerg
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201214-2 OnStarPush ] to get a priority connectionto an Emergency Advisor available24/7 to:.Get help
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012OnStar 14-3Using Voice CommandsDuring a Planned RouteCancel Route1. PushX. System responds:“OnSt
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201214-4 OnStarConnectionsOnStar Hands-Free Calling allowscalls to be made and received fromthe vehi
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012OnStar 14-5DiagnosticsOnStar Vehicle Diagnostics willperform a vehicle check everymonth. It will
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201214-6 OnStarOnStar service cannot work unlessyour vehicle is in a place whereOnStar has an agreem
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012OnStar 14-7OnStar Personal IdentificationNumber (PIN)A PIN is needed to access some ofthe OnStar
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 201214-8 OnStarVehicle and Power IssuesOnStar services require a vehicleelectrical system, wireless
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-1AAccessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3Accessory Power . .
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20122-14 Keys, Doors, and WindowsExterior MirrorsConvex Mirrors{WARNINGA convex mirror can make thi
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012i-2 INDEXBBattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28Jump Starting . . . . . . .
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-3Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 13-15Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012i-4 INDEXEE85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42Electrical Equipment,Add-On
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-5Fuel (cont'd)Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-40Requirements, California
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012i-6 INDEXJJump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86KKey and Lock Messages . . . . .
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-7MMaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15Maintenance Schedule
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012i-8 INDEXOperation, InfotainmentSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3Orderi
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-9Reimbursement Program,GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-8Remote Keyles
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012i-10 INDEXService (cont'd)Publications OrderingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-11Tires (cont'd)Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62Secondary La
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15Power MirrorsVehicles with outside power mirrorshave controls loca
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012i-12 INDEXWWarningBrake System Light . . . . . . . . . . .5-23Warning Lights, Gauges,and Indica
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20122-16 Keys, Doors, and WindowsWindows{WARNINGLeaving children, helpless adults,or pets in a vehi
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17If the vehicle has power windows,the controls are located on each
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20122-18 Keys, Doors, and WindowsSwing-Out WindowsSide Swing-Out WindowTo open the side door swing-
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19Enhanced TechnologyGlassThe vehicle may be equipped withEnhanced T
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20122-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-1Seats andRestraintsHead RestraintsHead Restraints . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Introduction vVehicle Symbol ChartHere are some additional symbolsthat may be found on the vehic
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-2 Seats and RestraintsHead RestraintsOn vehicles with factory installedseats, the front seats
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-3Power Seat AdjustmentTo adjust a power seat, if available,use the contro
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-4 Seats and RestraintsTo return the seatback to the uprightposition:1. Lift the lever fully wi
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-5Rear SeatsRemoving the Rear SeatDisconnect the mini-latch plates forthe
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-6 Seats and Restraints3. Pull the pin handle up todisengage the pin from theretaining clip, an
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-7Reinstalling the Rear Seats{WARNINGA seat that is not locked intoplace p
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-8 Seats and RestraintsThree-Passenger Seat Shown5. Push the pin(s) marked “L” downuntil they a
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-9WARNING (Continued)It is extremely dangerous to ridein a cargo area, ins
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-10 Seats and RestraintsQ: If my vehicle has airbags, whyshould I have to wear safetybelts?A:
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-11.Wear the shoulder belt over theshoulder and across the chest.These pa
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012vi Introduction2 NOTES
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-12 Seats and Restraints3. Push the latch plate into thebuckle until it clicks.Pull up on the
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-13Safety Belt Height AdjusterThe vehicle has a safety belt heightadjuste
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-14 Seats and RestraintsRear Safety Belt ComfortGuidesThis vehicle may have rear shoulderbelt
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-153. Be sure that the belt is nottwisted and it lies flat. Theelastic co
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-16 Seats and RestraintsSafety Belt Use DuringPregnancySafety belts work for everyone,includin
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-17Safety Belt CareKeep belts clean and dry.{WARNINGDo not bleach or dye
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-18 Seats and RestraintsAirbag SystemThe vehicle has the followingairbag:.A frontal airbag for
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-19{WARNINGAirbags inflate with great force,faster than the blink of an e
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-20 Seats and RestraintsWhere Are the Airbags?The driver frontal airbag is in themiddle of the
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-21Driver Side Shown, PassengerSide SimilarIf the vehicle has roof-rail a
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-1In BriefInstrument PanelInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Initial Driv
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-22 Seats and RestraintsWhen Should an AirbagInflate?Frontal airbags are designed toinflate in
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-23Dual-stage airbags adjust therestraint according to crash severity.The
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-24 Seats and RestraintsHow Does an AirbagRestrain?In moderate to severe frontal ornear fronta
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-25WARNING (Continued)If you experience breathingproblems following an ai
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-26 Seats and RestraintsAirbag On-Off SwitchIf the instrument panel has one ofthe switches pic
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-27Child age 1 to 12. A childage 1 to 12 must ride in thefront seat becau
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-28 Seats and RestraintsUnited States Canada and MexicoTo turn off the right front passengerfr
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-29WARNING (Continued)To help avoid injury to yourself orothers, have the
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-30 Seats and RestraintsPassenger SensingSystemIf the instrument panel has one ofthe indicator
Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-31We recommend that children besecured in a rear seat, including:an infa
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20121-2 In BriefInstrument Panel
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-32 Seats and RestraintsThe passenger sensing system isdesigned to turn off the right frontpas
Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-33If the On Indicator is Lit for aChild RestraintIf a child restraint ha
Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-34 Seats and RestraintsIf the Off Indicator is Lit for anAdult-Size OccupantIf a person of ad
Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-35The on indicator may be lit if anobject, such as a briefcase,handbag,
Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-36 Seats and RestraintsIn addition, the vehicle mayhave a passenger sensingsystem for the rig
Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-37Airbag System CheckThe airbag system does not needregularly scheduled
Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-38 Seats and RestraintsChild RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrownbooster
Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-39In a crash, children who are notbuckled up can strike other peoplewho
Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-40 Seats and RestraintsInfants and YoungChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needsprotection! This i
Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-41{WARNINGNever do this.Children who are up against,or very close to, an
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-3A. Air Vents on page 8‑8.B. Driver Information Center (DIC)Buttons. See Driver Infor
Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-42 Seats and Restraints{WARNINGTo reduce the risk of neck andhead injury during a crash, infa
Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-43(B) Forward-Facing Child SeatA forward-facing child seat (B)provides r
Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-44 Seats and RestraintsChildren can be endangered in acrash if the child restraint is notprop
Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-45Where to Put theRestraintAccording to accident statistics,children and
Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-46 Seats and RestraintsChild restraints and booster seatsvary considerably in size, and somem
Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-47Lower AnchorsLower anchors (A) are metal barsbuilt into the vehicle. T
Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-48 Seats and RestraintsLower Anchor and Top TetherAnchor LocationsSecond, Third, and Fourth R
Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-49If the vehicle is equipped with afour-passenger fourth‐ or fifth-rowse
Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 20123-50 Seats and RestraintsSecuring a Child RestraintDesigned for the LATCHSystem{WARNINGIf a LAT
Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-511.1. Find the lower anchors forthe desired seatingposition.1.2. Put th
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