Owner's Manual
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... how to perform vehicle maintenance and what to read. ... 9-1 i Maintenanceschedule ...7-1 This section tells you when to drive under different conditions. It also gives you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to start and operate your vehicle. The 1996 Chevrolet Express Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...YourDrivingandtheRoad...
... how to perform vehicle maintenance and what to read. ... 9-1 i Maintenanceschedule ...7-1 This section tells you when to drive under different conditions. It also gives you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to start and operate your vehicle. The 1996 Chevrolet Express Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...YourDrivingandtheRoad...
Owner's Manual
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... qualified technicians work properly. 0 Your vehicle is equippedwith a crash sensingand diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system.The module records information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system.To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. 0 NOTICE: If you are close to replace the air bag module in the steeringwheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for...
... qualified technicians work properly. 0 Your vehicle is equippedwith a crash sensingand diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system.The module records information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system.To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. 0 NOTICE: If you are close to replace the air bag module in the steeringwheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for...
Owner's Manual
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It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, the locking feature will allow the wheel with your right foot. If the ignition is released, the brake system warning light will come on. To rclease the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your left foot. marked BRAKE RELEASE to move the vehicle. Parking Brake To...
It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, the locking feature will allow the wheel with your right foot. If the ignition is released, the brake system warning light will come on. To rclease the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your left foot. marked BRAKE RELEASE to move the vehicle. Parking Brake To...
Owner's Manual
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... raise or lower your side door windows. Power Windows If you have the optional power windows, the controls are on each door to raise the window. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to lower without holding the switch. To open the window part way, lightly tap the switch until the window is at any time by pressing the opposite side of the switch. Windows Manual Windows To operate your manual windows, turn the hand...
... raise or lower your side door windows. Power Windows If you have the optional power windows, the controls are on each door to raise the window. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to lower without holding the switch. To open the window part way, lightly tap the switch until the window is at any time by pressing the opposite side of the switch. Windows Manual Windows To operate your manual windows, turn the hand...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) BRAKE Your brake system may not be a brake problem. The light will also coke on can still work and stop . When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will stay on after your parking brake doesn't release fully. Driving with the brake system warning light on when you are driving, pull off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service...
... the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) BRAKE Your brake system may not be a brake problem. The light will also coke on can still work and stop . When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will stay on after your parking brake doesn't release fully. Driving with the brake system warning light on when you are driving, pull off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service...
Owner's Manual
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... may prevent more serious damage to run as efficiently as designed. Turn the key off . Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to your engine starts to turn the light off , wait at least one full tank of the proper fuel to run out of If so, your dealer or the qualified service center for service. As your vehicle: 0 Reduce vehicle speed. 0 Avoid hard accelerations. 0 Avoid steep...
... may prevent more serious damage to run as efficiently as designed. Turn the key off . Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to your engine starts to turn the light off , wait at least one full tank of the proper fuel to run out of If so, your dealer or the qualified service center for service. As your vehicle: 0 Reduce vehicle speed. 0 Avoid hard accelerations. 0 Avoid steep...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle. Fan Knob The knob on the windshield. ' W a 3-2 e HEAT/DEFROST Use this setting to divide airflow between the heater floor vents and instrument panel vents. '# +e +" HEAT This setting directs air through the heater floor vents. To turn the fan off, move the knob to the red area for cold weather. This setting is useful when you select the relative temperature of the heating system control panel controls the fan speed...
... your vehicle. Fan Knob The knob on the windshield. ' W a 3-2 e HEAT/DEFROST Use this setting to divide airflow between the heater floor vents and instrument panel vents. '# +e +" HEAT This setting directs air through the heater floor vents. To turn the fan off, move the knob to the red area for cold weather. This setting is useful when you select the relative temperature of the heating system control panel controls the fan speed...
Owner's Manual
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... right knob to maximize your air conditioner's performance and your vehicle's fuel economy. This setting cools outside airand directs it through the windshield defroster vents. A/C: Use for cold weather. U This setting is useful when you have fog or iceon the windshield. 'N +# W 0 ?# O VENT: This setting, with the arrow pointing at the figure's head, directs air through the heater floor vents. DEFROST This setting with...
... right knob to maximize your air conditioner's performance and your vehicle's fuel economy. This setting cools outside airand directs it through the windshield defroster vents. A/C: Use for cold weather. U This setting is useful when you have fog or iceon the windshield. 'N +# W 0 ?# O VENT: This setting, with the arrow pointing at the figure's head, directs air through the heater floor vents. DEFROST This setting with...
Owner's Manual
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... area, and for cooler air, turn the fan off, move the switch to the rear floor vents, move the switch toward HIGH. For warmer air, turn the knob clockwise toward the blue area. 3-5 Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater If your vehicle has a rear air conditioning and rear heater system combination, controls are provided to the blower speed you have a rear heater (without rear air conditioning), the control switch is located on the right side of the control panel. The knob has...
... area, and for cooler air, turn the fan off, move the switch to the rear floor vents, move the switch toward HIGH. For warmer air, turn the knob clockwise toward the blue area. 3-5 Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater If your vehicle has a rear air conditioning and rear heater system combination, controls are provided to the blower speed you have a rear heater (without rear air conditioning), the control switch is located on the right side of the control panel. The knob has...
Owner's Manual
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.... 3-6 To activate the rear control, move the fan knob on the front control to the desired blower setting. Turn the knob counterclockwise for floorvent air flow or clockwise for heating. The rear control works just like the front control. To adjust the air flow speed, turn the fan control knob on the control panel. To regulate the airflow location, adjust the center knob on the left side of the control panel to REAR CNTL.
.... 3-6 To activate the rear control, move the fan knob on the front control to the desired blower setting. Turn the knob counterclockwise for floorvent air flow or clockwise for heating. The rear control works just like the front control. To adjust the air flow speed, turn the fan control knob on the control panel. To regulate the airflow location, adjust the center knob on the left side of the control panel to REAR CNTL.
Owner's Manual
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... from between parked cars and stops right in this ever happens? You can lose control. Both control systems -- You can avoid these . Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should you do it to accelerate until you . Steering in emergencies like these problems by braking -- But sometimes you can control. Your vehicle can "drive" through a sharp curve. If you can perform very...
... from between parked cars and stops right in this ever happens? You can lose control. Both control systems -- You can avoid these . Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should you do it to accelerate until you . Steering in emergencies like these problems by braking -- But sometimes you can control. Your vehicle can "drive" through a sharp curve. If you can perform very...
Owner's Manual
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... in a traffic jam, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and openthe window as normal idle speed. Tow a trailer. If you can idle the engine for about twice as fast as necessary. Turn on a hot day. Bring the engine speed back to the highest gear while driving -- Idle for aminute or so: 1. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to NEUTRAL (N); DRIVE (D). 5-11 Now see...
... in a traffic jam, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and openthe window as normal idle speed. Tow a trailer. If you can idle the engine for about twice as fast as necessary. Turn on a hot day. Bring the engine speed back to the highest gear while driving -- Idle for aminute or so: 1. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to NEUTRAL (N); DRIVE (D). 5-11 Now see...
Owner's Manual
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... maintenance services. Front Wheel Bearing Repack (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transmission Service (vehicles over8600 GVWR or driven under severe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System Service...
... maintenance services. Front Wheel Bearing Repack (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transmission Service (vehicles over8600 GVWR or driven under severe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System Service...
Owner's Manual
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... ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: see footnote# (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed . ** 0Rotate tires. see footnote ## (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed . ** 0Lubricate chassis components; Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule-- A n Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter...
... ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: see footnote# (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed . ** 0Rotate tires. see footnote ## (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed . ** 0Lubricate chassis components; Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule-- A n Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter...
Owner's Manual
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... States. 0Conduct evaporative control system inspection. Check all hoses and ducts for any damage. Replace as needed . Inspect fuel cap gasket for proper hook-up , routing and condition. Replace parts as needed . An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace air cleaner filter. Be sure the valve works properly.This is ~1 Noise Emission Control Service. AFI Emission Control Service. Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Gasoline Engines I 0Replace fuel filter. Check that the purge valve works properly (if...
... States. 0Conduct evaporative control system inspection. Check all hoses and ducts for any damage. Replace as needed . Inspect fuel cap gasket for proper hook-up , routing and condition. Replace parts as needed . An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace air cleaner filter. Be sure the valve works properly.This is ~1 Noise Emission Control Service. AFI Emission Control Service. Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Gasoline Engines I 0Replace fuel filter. Check that the purge valve works properly (if...
Owner's Manual
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... trailer towing. Inspect hoses. In hilly or mountainous terrain. Uses such as found in the Index for what to use your vehicle under an? An Emission Control Service. If'you do not use . Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace spark plugs. of these conditions, the.fluid und See "Engine Coolant'' in taxi, police or delivery service. 0Inspect spark plug wires...
... trailer towing. Inspect hoses. In hilly or mountainous terrain. Uses such as found in the Index for what to use your vehicle under an? An Emission Control Service. If'you do not use . Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace spark plugs. of these conditions, the.fluid und See "Engine Coolant'' in taxi, police or delivery service. 0Inspect spark plug wires...
Owner's Manual
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... Control Service. 0Conduct Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system inspection as required. An Emission Control Service. -t 0Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs. Adjust or replace as described in the United States. -f 0If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for damage or leaks. This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Check all hoses and ducts for proper hook-up , routing and condition. I I I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Replace...
... Control Service. 0Conduct Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system inspection as required. An Emission Control Service. -t 0Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs. Adjust or replace as described in the United States. -f 0If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for damage or leaks. This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Check all hoses and ducts for proper hook-up , routing and condition. I I I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Replace...
Owner's Manual
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... occurs first). 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid as required. Applicable only to the appropriate GM service manual for damage or looseness. An Emission Control Service. 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components; Schedule Engines Gasolmt: 1 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months...
... occurs first). 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid as required. Applicable only to the appropriate GM service manual for damage or looseness. An Emission Control Service. 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components; Schedule Engines Gasolmt: 1 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months...
Owner's Manual
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... more of these conditions: - An Emission Control Service. Gasoline Engines 100,000 Miles (I66 000 km) (Continued) 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle's GVWR isover 8600 lbs. When doing frequent trailer towing. - I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7-42 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 O F (32°C) or higher. - Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule -- or if the vehicle is mainly driven...
... more of these conditions: - An Emission Control Service. Gasoline Engines 100,000 Miles (I66 000 km) (Continued) 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle's GVWR isover 8600 lbs. When doing frequent trailer towing. - I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7-42 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 O F (32°C) or higher. - Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule -- or if the vehicle is mainly driven...
Owner's Manual
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...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2.49.4.6 2-48 Brake System Warning ...Daytime Running Lamps Indicator ...2-49 Interior ...2-37 Safety Belt Reminder ...1-23. 2-46 2-50 Service Engine Soon ...4-26 Loading YourVehicle ... 9-5 Tire ...Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ...2-39 Inspections ...7-47 7-48 Brakesystem ...7-47 Exhaust Systems ...Radiator and Heater Hose ...7-47 RearAxle ...7-48 7-47 Steering ...7-47 Suspension ...Throttle Linkage ...7-47 2-36 Brightness Control ...6-51 Cleaning ...Cluster ...2-44 6-62 FuseBlock ...2-38 Interior Lamps ... Customer Assistance ...8-3 Heating ...3-7 High...
...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2.49.4.6 2-48 Brake System Warning ...Daytime Running Lamps Indicator ...2-49 Interior ...2-37 Safety Belt Reminder ...1-23. 2-46 2-50 Service Engine Soon ...4-26 Loading YourVehicle ... 9-5 Tire ...Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ...2-39 Inspections ...7-47 7-48 Brakesystem ...7-47 Exhaust Systems ...Radiator and Heater Hose ...7-47 RearAxle ...7-48 7-47 Steering ...7-47 Suspension ...Throttle Linkage ...7-47 2-36 Brightness Control ...6-51 Cleaning ...Cluster ...2-44 6-62 FuseBlock ...2-38 Interior Lamps ... Customer Assistance ...8-3 Heating ...3-7 High...