1998 Chevrolet Express Van Owner's Manual
1998 Chevrolet Express Van Manual
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The 1998 Chevrolet Express Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly.It also explains the air bag system. 2-1 3- 1 4-1 Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. Comfort - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 3
this manual in itso the new owner can use it. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux proprietaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 4
How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it willhelp you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you'll find that pictures and words worktogether to explain things - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 5
covered your warranty,and it could be costly. by But the notice will tell you what doto help avoid to the damage. When you readother manuals, you mightsee CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 6
see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER - FUSE -%- I LIGHTER HORN x ,1, 11 FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A $0 BRAKE (a) b COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a h SPEAKER b p3 V ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W VENTILATING FAN FUEL FOG - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 7
Model Reference This manual covers these models: Passenger Van Cab and Chassis c vi Cargo Van - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 8
bagsand safety belts. 1-2 1-11 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-25 1-26 1-26 1-34 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They're for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts Air Bag System Rear Seat Passengers 1-37 1-39 1-41 1-46 1-58 1-61 1-61 1-62 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 9
where want it. Then you release the lever and try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the seat is locked into place. Manual Front Seats You can lose control the vehicle if you try to of adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and you - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 10
the rightlever up. To lower it, move the right leverdown. To raise the rearof the seat, move the left lever up. To lower it, move the left lever down. Reclining Seatbacks If your vehicle has a power seat on the driver's or passenger's side, you can adjust it with this switch at the - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 11
internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle isin motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well wear your safety belt properly. back in the seat and - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 12
Rear Seats Getting Into the Rear Seats To make it easier for passengers to get into therear seats, use the fastener strips on the headliner and safety belt latch. These will keep the safety belts out of the way while people get into the rear seats. 1-5 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 13
the Rear Seat 1. Disconnect the quick release latch plates the lap for shoulder belts on thebench seat to be removed. To do this, press the tip a keyinto the release hole of of the safety belt buckle while pulling on the up safety belt. 2. Lift the carpedmat flap at the inboard side of the seat - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 14
it up. 5. Stow the locking pin on the rear of the seat base in the hole that isprovided. 4. Once the red handle is rotated up, pull the handle to remove the locking pin. 6. Repeat this procedure for the pin on the other seat base. 7. Pull the seat rearward about two inches (5 cm) and then lift - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 15
10. For the first rear seat,stow the safety belt latchby attaching the fastener strip on the safety belt latch to the trim just inside the side door.There is also a fastener strip provided for stowing the safety belt latch for a four-passenger benchseat, if equipped. For the remaining rearseats, - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 16
onto the pins inside of the rails. 3. Both locking pins that locked the into place seat must be installed before operating the vehicle. 4. To install the locking pin at the rear of the seat base, pull the carpet/mat flap back on the inboard side to locate the hole in the rail for - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 17
theseat slightly to line up the pin with the base. is 7. Rotate the red handle down until it in the retaining clip. 8. Replace the carpet/matflap to its original position. 9. Repeat this procedurefor the other seat base. 10. Connect the quick release latch plates for the lap shoulder belts by - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 18
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It ride in any area your vehicle that is not of equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. And it explains the air bag - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 19
Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled upa person wouldn't survive. But mostcrashes are in between.In many of them, people who buckle up survive - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 20
Why SafetyBelts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. I Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels. 1-13 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 21
I Get it up to speed. Thenstop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. The person keeps going until stopped something. by ...In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield 1-14 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 22
or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-15 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 23
in thefuture. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts -- not instead of them. Every bag air system ever offered for sale has required theuse of safety belts. Evenif you're in a vehicle that has air bags, you still have to buckle up get the most to - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 24
If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone's protection. First, into the buckle until it clicks. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to seehow, see "Seats" in the Index) so you can sit up straight. Pull - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 25
5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the beltas you pull up on the . The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These of the parts body are best ableto take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. 1-18 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 26
word PRESS and move the height adjuster to the desired position.You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After you move the adjuster where you wantit, to pushing in to make sure it try to move it down without has locked into position - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 27
@ what's wrong with this? I A CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder is belt too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 28
@ What's wrong with this? ,A Cn ITION: You can be seriously injured if your beltis buckled in the wrong place like this. a crash, In the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, notthe pelvic at bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 29
@ What's wrong with this? n I You can beseriously injured if your beltgoes over an armrest like The beltwould be much this. too high. In a crash, can slide under thebelt. you The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could Be cause serious or fatal - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 30
Q: What's wrong with this? You can be seriously injured you wear the if crash, your shoulder belt under your arm. aIn far body would move too forward, which would increase the chance head and neck injury. of Also, the beltwould apply too much force to the as ribs, which aren't as strong shoulder - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 31
12.' What's wrong with this? You can be seriously injured a twisted belt. In by a crash, you wouldn't have the full width the of If belt to spread impact forces.a belt is twisted, so or make it straight it can work properly, ask your dealerto fix it. - A- d . A: The belt is twisted across the - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 32
push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door,be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. A pregnant woman shouldwear a lap-shoulder belt, and - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 33
another air bag for the rightfront passenger. of If it says AIR BAG on the middle part the steering wheel but it doesn't say AIR BAG the instrument on panel in front of the rightfront passenger's seat, your vehicle has an air bag for thedriver only. If it says AIR BAG on the - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 34
middle part of front passenger and there's alabel on the driver's side window, then your vehicle has a "Next Generation" reduced- to do their job and comply with federal regulations. Here are the most important things to know to inflate at all in rollover, rear, sideor low-speed frontal crashes. And - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 35
read how, see the part of this manual called "Children" and see the caution labels on the sunvisors the and right front passenger's safety belt. There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel problem. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the Index for more - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 36
How the Air Bag System Works c ... Where are the air bags? The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. 1-29 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 37
is not designed to inflate in rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. In gas from the inflator, which inflates the air bag. The inflator,air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in instrument panel - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 38
panel. problems but can't get out of the vehicle after an bag inflates, then get air fresh air by opening a window or door. Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you'll needsome new parts parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 39
manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver's or the right frontpassenger's air bag, the bag may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 40
Assistance before you phone numbers and modify your vehicle. (The addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See "Customer Satisfaction Procedure" in the Index.) A: A: - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 41
they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here's howto wear one properly. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 42
on the buckle is positioned so you would be able unbuckle the to safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pullup on the shoulder - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 43
your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These of the parts body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locksif there's a sudden stop ora crash. To unlatch the belt,just push the - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 44
child restraints and for small adults. When installed ona shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head. There is oneguide for each outside passenger position in the rear seats. To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrownchild restraints and for - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 45
past the belt. The elastic cord mustbe under the belt.Then, place the guide over thebelt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and lies flat. it The elastic cord must be under the belt and the - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 46
Position 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in "Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions'' earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 47
Lap Belt If your vehicle has rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. To make the belt shorter, pull freeend as shown until its the beltis snug. Buckle, positionand release it thesame way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, When you sit in - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 48
United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must berestrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Children andBabies (Except Cargo Vans with Passenyr Air Bags) A CAUTION: - I Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag whenit inflates can be seriouslyinjured - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 49
or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint say whether . restrained in a Infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This rear-facing be restraint settles into the restraint,so the crash forces can distributed across the strongest of the infant's body, part - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 50
at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 124b. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-1b. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint. ~~ Never hold a baby in your arms riding in a while vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much until a crash. - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 51
1 Smaller Children and Babies (Cargo Vans with Passenger Air Bags) A CL-. ON: r Children who child restraint. However, infants, who should be restrained in a rear-facing childrestraint, cannot ride safely in this vehicle. The instructions for the restraint will say whetherit is the right type and - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 52
Never hold a baby in your arms while riding ina vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much until a crash. During a crash a baby become so will heavy you can't hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph km/h), a 12-1b. (5.5 kg) baby (40 will suddenly become a 240-1b. (110 kg) force on your arms. The - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 53
of child restraints? Add-on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a child restraint, take into consideration not only the child's weight and size, but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. A: An infant car - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 54
are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant's head, neck and body can have the support they needin a crash. Some infant seats come in two parts -- the base stays secured in thevehicle and the - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 55
inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years age. Onetype, a convertible of restraint, is designed to be used either as a rear-facing infant seat or a forward-facing child - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 56
lbs. (18 to 27 kg) and about four to eight years of age. It's designed toimprove the fit of the vehicle'ssafety belt system. Booster seats with shields use lap-only belts; however, booster seats without shields use lap-shoulder belts. Booster seats can also help a child to see out the window. 1-49 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 57
will showyou how to dothat. Both theowner's manual and the child restraint instructions are important, so if either one of these is not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. Where to Put the Restraint (Except Cargo Vans and Cab andChassis Models) Accident statistics show that - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 58
-facing child restraint would to be very close the inflatingair bag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle. If a forward-facing child restraint is suitable for your child, always move the passenger seat as far back as it will go. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 59
Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in of the child's face or front neck, putit behind the child restraint. You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about thetop strap - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 60
4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder back into the belt retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you're usinga forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your to push - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 61
Securing a Child Restraint ina Center Seat Position You'll be using the lap belt. sure to follow the Be instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when as the instructions say. and See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 62
unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would beable to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 63
hasa front passenger air bag,never put a why: rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here's You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See earlier part the about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 64
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if youever had to. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-57 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 65
. I Push and pull the child restraint in different If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a directions to be sure it issecure. window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 66
Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren't buckled up - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 67
's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position, see "Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides" in the Index. If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child's face or - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 68
, and use it Here a child sitting in a seat that has a is lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind only for theseat it is made to fit are working properly.Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. you see If anything that might keep a safety belt system from Wherever the - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 69
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've hada crash, do you need new ,replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need have safety belt to or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary evenif the belt wasn't being usedat the time of the - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 70
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49 2-50 2-5 1 2-53 Running Your Engine While You're Parked Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped) Windows Horn Tilt Wheel (Option) Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Cigarette LightedAshtray Sun Visors Instrument Panel Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 73
children in a vehicle with the reasons. A child ignition keyis dangerous for many or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows other or controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't a leave the keys in vehicle with young children. 2-2 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 74
P k,. I:. Your vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and all door locks. NOTICE: Your vehicle hasa number of new features that can help prevent theft. But you can have of a lot trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your key inside.You may even have to damage your vehicle - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 75
can be dangerous. Passengers especially children can easily a open thedoors and fall out. When door is locked, the inside handle won't open it. Outsiders can easilyenter through an unlocked door when you slow down stop your vehicle. or so This may not be obvious: You increase the chance of being - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 76
doors so they can't be opened from the inside by passengers. Move the button down to engage the security feature. Move the button up to return the door locks to normal operation. CHILD SECURITY LOCK Printed In U.S.A. When a door is locked, the inside door handle will not work. Rear Cargo Door - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 77
CHILD SECURITY LOCK 1 Move the buttonup to engage the security feature. Move the button down to return the door locks to normal operation. L A a Your keyless entry system operates on radio frequency subject to FederalCommunications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. Side Sliding - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 78
0 Check to determine if battery replacement or transmitter resynchronization is necessary. See the instructions that follow. Check the distance. You may be too far fromyour vehicle. You try again. If you're still having trouble, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. 0 0 0 2-7 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 79
the UNLOCK button. If you press this button again within seconds, all the five doors will unlock. Press the REAR 2X button twice to unlock the rear door only. When UNLOCK or the REAR 2X buttonis pressed, the interior dome lamps are turned onfor 40 seconds or until the ignition switch is activated - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 80
should cycle to confirm synchronization. If the locks do not cycle, see your dealer for service. Your Doors and How'TheyWork Front Doors To open the door from the outside, pull the handle and pull the door open. 3. Align the covers and snap them together. 4. Check the operation of the transmitter - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 81
I 60140 Swing-Out Side Door I To open the "60" (front) portion of a 60140 door from the outside, pull up on the handle and pull the handle toward you. To open the "60" (front) portion of a 60/40 door from the inside, pull the handle toward you and push open the door. 2-10 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 82
To open the "40" (rear) portion of a 60/40 door from the outside, pull the handle on the side of the rear door and pull it towardyou. To close the side doors, close the "40" (rear) door first. Then close the "60" (front) door. Check to make sure both doors are completely closed. The front side - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 83
(Option) To open the sliding side door from outside, pull the of handle toward the rear the vehicle. Then, slide the door toward the rear of the vehicle to open. To close the sliding side door from outside, use the outside door handle to slide the door toward the front of the vehicle. When - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 84
I To open the sliding door from inside, rotate the handle upward and toward the rear of the vehicle. Then, slide the door toward the rear of the vehicle open. to To close the sliding door from inside, grasp the inside handle and slide thedoor toward the front of the vehicle to a closed position. - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 85
Doors I. To open the rear doors from the outside, open the passenger side rear door first. Pull the handle toward you to open the door. To open the driver side rear door, pulllatch release the lever at the inside edge of the door. Both rear doors can be opened past 90 degrees by opening the doors - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 86
: It can be dangerous to drive the rear doors with (CO) gas can open because carbon monoxide come into your vehicle. You can't see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and death. even If you must drive with the rear doors open if or electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 87
the doors except the driver's. During normal operation, the SECURITY light willgo off after the engine is started. If the engine stalls and service. If the SECURITY lightcomes on while the engine is running, a problem has been detected the system and may need service.See your dealer for service. - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 88
you turn the ignition switch five to different positions. C ,------1---\D -- -9 A E ACCESSORY (A): ACCESSORY lets you use things like the radio, power windows and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. To get into ACCESSORY, push in the keyand turn it toward you. Your steering wheel - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 89
transmission.It's a theft-deterrent feature. You will onlybe able to remove your key whenthe ignition is turned to LOCK. Starting Your Gasoline Engine If you have a diesel engine, see "Starting Your Diesel Engine" in the Diesel Engine .If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. 2-1s - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 90
parts oraccessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see tells how to do it the partof this manual that without - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 91
a normal, grounded 1IO-volt AC outlet. 1A CAUTION: In very cold weather, 0°F (- I 8OC) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater shouldbe plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 92
store the cord asit was beforeto keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don't, it could be damaged. How long should from the battery to prevent discharging your battery. Automatic Transmission Operation /DI 3121 1 PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It's the best position to use when - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 93
you're pulling a trailer, "Towing a Trailer" in see the Index. Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock. With the ignition in the RUN position, you must fully apply your regular brakes before youcan shift from PARK - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 94
mountain roads, but then you would want to use also your brakes off and If you manually select on. SECOND (2), the transmission will drive in SECOND (2). You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 95
rear wheels can't rotate, don't try to drive. This might happen you are stuck very if in deep sand or mud or are up against a solid object. You could damage your transmission brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the handle, locatedjust above the parking brake pedal, marked BRAKE RELEASE - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 96
brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. Always check parking brake firmly Your vehicle can roll. If set. you have left the engine running, the vehicle can be move suddenly.You or others could injured. - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 97
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: r 0 Move the lever up as far as it will go. 0 Pull the lever toward you. 3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition keyin your hand, your vehicle isin PARK (P). - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 98
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 99
interlock system. You have to fully your apply regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See "Automatic Transmission"in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way up - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 100
touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park that Over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things can burn. Engine exhaust can It contains the gas kill. carbon vehicle: Drive itonly with allthe windows down to blow out anyCO; and Have your vehicle fixed immediately. 2-29 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 101
when the engineis running unlessyou have to. If you've left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others couldbe injured. a Trailer"in the Index. -- -- Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped) If you have this feature, your locking rear can give axle you additional traction on snow, - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 102
Windows Manual Windows To operate your manual windows, turn the handcrank on each doorto raise or lower your side door windows. The driver's door has a switch for the passenger windows as well. Your power windows will work when the ignition hasbeen turned to the RUN position. Push the rear of the - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 103
Swing-Out Windows Rear Swing-Out Window Side Swing-Out Window To open your side door swing-out windows, pull up on the latch at the edge of the window and swing the window out and push down the latch into the locked open position. To close the window, pull the latch toward you and push down on the - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 104
in the Index. If you have air outlets onor under the '. instrument panel, open them all the way. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. It can be dangerous to drive with the rear swing-out windowsor rear door(s) open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can't see or smell CO - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 105
Tilt Wheel (Option) A tilt steering wheelallows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever The lever on the left side the steering column of includes - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 106
finished, the lever will return automatically. H LI An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turnor lane change. Headlamp High/Low release it. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel also will be on. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 107
Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band to the LOW position. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to HIGH. To stop the wipers, move the band to OFF. Remember that damaged wiper blades - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 108
Windshield Washer At the top of the lever, there'sa paddle with the word PUSH on it. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle. Cruise Control (Option) With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 109
Setting CruiseControl I If you leave your cruise control switch on when you're not using cruise, you might a button hit to. and go into cruise when you don't want You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switchoff until you want to use it. 1. Move the cruise control - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 110
a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out ofcruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't usecruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off thecruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedal - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 111
vehicle with the lights staying for about on 20 seconds, after the door is closed or ignition is cycled. Rotate the knob to the panel. Your instrument panel dimmer thumbwheel has two detent positions. When the thumbwheel is movedto full brilliance, and then into the first detent position,the radio - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 112
next to the switch knob up to adjust instrument panel lights. Rotate the thumbwheel up to the first notch to return the radio display and gearshift indicator Vacuum Fluorescence (VF) display your headlamps will flicker on and off. Have your headlamp wiring checked right away if this happens. 2-41 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 113
beon. Your instrument panel won't be lit up located above the rear doors at the instructions on how to make it operate with your vehicle's electrical system.As with any electrical system modification, have the work performed a qualified by electrical service person. To idle your vehicle with engine - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 114
notch. In this position, the dome lamps will remain on whether the doors areopen or closed. To use the dome override feature, push the button With the buttonin this position, the dome lamps will remain off when the doors are open. To return the lamps to automatic operation, push the button and - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 115
have an underhoodreel lamp, it islocated on the passenger side of the engine compartment. The lamp can be switched on without unreeling thecord. Also, done using the lamp, reel the cord back into the housing by turning the handle. Then, slide the lamp into the holder and press lever the marked PUSH - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 116
you want to move by rotating the switch to the right to adjust the passenger side mirror and to the left to adjust the driver side mirror. The center position is neutral. Outside Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle, and have a clear view of objects - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 117
the heater contsols. (See "Comfort Controls" in the Index). Convex Outside Mirror Y u passenger's sidemirror may be convex.A convex or mirror's surface is curved so you can see morefrom the driver's seat. A CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 118
, rotate the mirror by pushing the mirror head toward thefront of the vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with the camper-type mirrors, they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of objects behind you. 2. Rotate the mirror head, so that the mirror surface faces the rear of the vehicle - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 119
of the instrument panel extension, by the floor. open the To compartment, press down on inside portion of the handle and the compartment open automatically. will Storage compartments may also be included on the inside of each front door. To use the cigarette - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 120
items such as maps. VisorVanityMirror(Option) Some visors have mirrors built in, with or without lamps. Just lift the mirror cover on each visor to turnthe lamps on, if you have them. Lighted mirrors also have an intensity switch to make the mirror lamps brighter or dimmer. Just slide the switch to - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 121
- .strurnentPanel A. Lamp Controls B. Air Vents C. Instrument Cluster D. Comfort Controls System E. E G. H. Audio System Auxiliary Power Outlet Cupholder Ashtray I. Cigarette Lighter J. Convenience Tray K. Horn L. Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever 2-50 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 122
Instrument Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how fast you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many other things you'll need to know to drive safely and economically. 2-51 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 123
the old odometer, then it must be. Butif it can't, then it's set at zero, and a label must be put on the driver's door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. n 8 1, Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been drivensince you - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 124
problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Pleasefollow this manual 's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warninglights and gages. They're abig help. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part the engine just - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 125
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. After the engine starts, the light shouldgo out. If it stays on or comes on while youare driving, you may have a problem with your charging system. It could indicate a problem with the alternator drive belt, or some other charging - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 126
must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in theelectrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. 1 W VOLTS I When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings between the - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 127
means you have a brake problem. Your vehicle's hydraulicbrake system is divided into other part can two parts. If one part isn't working, the still the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 128
you start your engine andmay stay on for several seconds. That's normal. If the light stays on, or comes on when you're driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular soon as possible. The "Problems on the Road"section of this manual shows what to do. See"Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-57 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 129
0 8 1 Your vehicle is equipped SERVICE ENGINE SOON with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. I produce a cleaner environment. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there is a problem andservice is required. Malfunctions often - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 130
the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service. If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. The turn the light off. Are you low on fuel? As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 131
tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have madethe light turn off, have your dealeror qualified service center check the vehicle. Your dealer has the propertest equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 132
oil soon as possible and have your as vehicle serviced. SECURITY m The light will stay on until the engine starts. If the light flashes, the Passlock%ystem in the Index. I - I NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems canbe costlyand is not covered by your warranty. If the - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 133
You may have this lighton the instrument panel.It will light whenever theDRL are on. It is also a reminder to turn on your headlamps when driving at night. Check Gages Light The CHECK GAGES light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. CHECK GAGES If the light comes on - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 134
your fuel gage: At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL (F). It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage . None of these indicate a problem with thefuel gage. \\' E UNLEADED FUEL ONLY The gage will first indicate EMPTY (E) before you are out of - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 135
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Controls Heater/Air Conditioning Controls Rear Heater (Without Air Conditioning) Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater Air Conditioning Heating Ventilation Disc Player (IfEquipped) Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped) Understanding Radio Reception Tips About Your Audio System Care of Your Cassette - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 137
systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your van. Your vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in right to OFF. far Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets select the you of relative temperature the air flowing into the passenger - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 138
Knob The knob on the left side of the heating system control panel controls the fan speed. The knob has four speed positions. To maximize your air conditioner's performance and your vehicle's fuel economy. This setting also cools the air the fastest windows to clear the vehicle of hot air. 3-3 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 139
to cool the air. VENT: This setting directs air through the instrument panel vents. +HHEAT This setting directs air through the heater floor vents. increase and decrease the flow heated air to the of rear floor vents, move the switch marked REAR HEAT to the blower speedyou want. The knob has three - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 140
turn theknob toward the blue area. To regulate the airflow location, adjust the center knob on the control panel. Turn the knob to the left for floor Rear Passenger Control The rear control worksjust like the front control. It will allow second seat passengersto adjust the controls as they desire. - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 141
Then keep your windows closed for windows closed while using it. If you use the optional engine cold weather. See "Engine Coolant Heater"in the or decrease in engine speed, due of fogging the inside of your windows. When you enter a vehicle in your windows. 0 Keep the air path under the front seats - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 142
controls, to be sure you're getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. AM-FM Stereo Setting the Clockfor Systems without the the Playing the Radio VOLUME: This knob turns the systemon and off and controls the volume. To increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 143
station youset will return. SCAN: Press bothSEEK buttons to listen a few seconds to of each radio station. SCAN will light up on the display. Press Repeat the stepsfor each pair of pushbuttons. the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. 3-8 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 144
arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there. Playing the Radio PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let you returnto your favorite stations. You stations (seven AM, seven FM 1 and seven FM2). Just: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM-FM to select the band. 3. Tune in the desired - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 145
button or RECALL to stop scanning through the preset stations. FADE: Turn thecontrol behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances thesound between the speakers. 3-10 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 146
for VOLUME, BAL FADE, BASS and TREB just as you do for the radio. AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Automatic Tone Control(If Equipped) REV: EJECT Press this buttonto remove the tape or stop the tape and play the radio. CLN: If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 147
yourselection. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to choose radio stations. Push knob back into its stored the position when you're not up to 18 stations (six AM, six FMl and six FM2). Just: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM-FM to select the band. 3. Tune in the desired station. - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 148
weak for the location you are in, the radio display will show the channel number (PI-P6) C/W (CountryNestern) or JAZZ. To return to the manual TONE mode, press and release this button until the AUTO front speakers and to the left for the rear speakers. The middle position balances thesound between - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 149
Then, insert the cassette tape. If the ignition off, is on but the radio is the tape will begin playing. VOL, AUTO TONE, Once the tape is playing, use the BAL, FADE, BASS and TFEB controls just asyou do for the radio. The tape symbol and a direction arrow will be on the display whenever a tapeis - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 150
FWD (6): Press this button to rapidly forward the tape to the end of the cassette or until you pressFWD again. The radio will play thelast selected station while forwarding the tape. The tape direction arrow willblink during the forward operation. CD Adapter Kits It is possible to - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 151
to Off. TO increase volume, turn this knob to the right. Turn choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored it to the left to decrease m o w to tune to the next pressing this button. When the radio is playing, press lower station and stay there. The sound will mute this button to - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 152
to 18 stations (six AM, six FM 1 and six FM2).Just: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM-FM to select the band. P.SCAN. It will scan through stored on a pushbutton is too weak for the location you are in, the radio display will show the channel number (Pl-P6) for several seconds before advancing to - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 153
, NEWS, ROCK,POP, C N (CountryWestern) orJAZZ. To return to the manual mode, press and release this button until the AUTO TONE display goes blank.This adjust the sound to the front speakers andto the left for the rear speakers. The middle positionbalances the sound between the speakers. Push these - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 154
the point where it stopped.) CD AUX: To switch between the player and the radio when a disc is playing, press the AM-FM button. To return to the display. EJECT Press this buttonto eject the disc from the player and play the radio. When same or a new disc the is inserted, the disc will start - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 155
) To remove the disc, press the EJECT button and remove the disc from the player. All of the compact disc functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for EJECT. When a disc is in the player, a CD symbol will appear on the display. Whena disc isplaying, the letters CD will appear - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 156
player to eject a compact disc. Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped) THEFTLOCK@ is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed. Your audio system is equipped with THEFTLOCK if THEFTLOCK is displayed on - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 157
Feature The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is recommended that you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure. NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps, the radio automatically reverts - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 158
Try reducing the trebleto reduce this noise if you ever get it. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until SEC code you have written down. The display will show ---, indicating that the radio is no longer secured. FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 159
vehicle like a tape telephone ortwo-way radio be sureyou can add what you want. If you can, it's very important to do properly. Added sound it equipment may interfere with the operationof your vehicle's engine, Delco Electronics radioor other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle's systems - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 160
player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLN to indicate that you have used your tape player for of The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership (GM Part No. 12344789). When using a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 161
the cassette you tape is in good condition before have yourtape player serviced. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press and hold the TAPEAUX button for five seconds center to the edge. Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping theouter edges or the edge of the - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 162
mast: 1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna. I NOTICE: car wash, turn off go your radio to make the power antenna down. does not down when you turn the radio it maybe damaged or off, need the antenna go up and down by turning the radio orignition off and on. 6. Repeat if necessary. - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 163
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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We've also included many other useful tips on driving. 4-2 4-3 4-5 4-6 4-8 4-11 4-1 1 4- 12 4- 14 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 165
Assume that pedestriansor other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes.Anticipate what they might do. Be readyfor their mistakes. Rear-end collisions are about the most preventableof accidents. Yet they are common.Allow enough following distance. It's thebest defensive driving maneuver - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 166
to drive a vehicle: Judgment @ The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what if people upon four things: The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker's body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 167
man of her same body weight when each the same has number ofdrinks. The law in many U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In a growing number of U.S. - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 168
right answer. What if there's an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. There's something else about drinking and driving that many people don't know. Medical - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 169
, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. do alcohol, drugs and So frustration. But of your brakes; the weight of the vehicle and the engine ever stops whileyou're driving, brake normally but don't pump your brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 170
system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself . Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will stayon. See " rear wheels. - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 171
room up aheadto stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work you. Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, can steer but you it will - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 172
Speed Sensitive Steering Your vehicle is equipped with a speed sensitive steering system. This system automatically varies the amount of to steering effort in proportion your vehicle speed. The required steering effort increases as your speed increases. Suppose you're steering through a sharp curve - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 173
Braking in Emergencies" earlier in this section.) It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 174
Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped the off edge of a road onto the shoulder while you're driving. Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for justthe right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 175
. out Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot. Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out Loss of Control Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 176
cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear ice or packed snow on the road to make a "mirrored surface" -- and slow down when you have anydoubt. - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 177
e Adjust your inside rearview mirror reduce the to glare from likelyto be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs,with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting night. But if you're to driving, don't wear - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 178
You can betemporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn't lower thehigh beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 179
Rain and wet roads mean driving trouble. On a wet can road, you can't stop, accelerate or turn the inserts. Driving too fast through largewater puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try avoid puddles. to But if you can't, try to - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 180
Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water cancome in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that slightly is of lower than the underbody your vehicle. If you can't avoid deep puddles - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 181
Citv Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on you would for a cross-country hip. Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") Treat a green light as a warning signal. A - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 182
atclose to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Try to blend the right lane unless you want to pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Just before you leave the lane, glance - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 183
windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they ingood shape? Fuel, Engine make many miles that first part too of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing serviced and maintained, it's ready go. If it needs to service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you'll find experienced and able service - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 184
scenery, along with the hum the tires on the road, the droneof the engine, and the rush the wind against of the vehicle that can make sleepy. and to the sides. Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently. If you get sleepy, pull offthe road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 185
brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. 0 Know . The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, and you can climb the better. see highway signson mountains that warn of special problems. Examplesare long grades, passing or no-passing - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 186
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush broom, a supply or of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles. And,if you will be driving of under severe conditions, include a small bag sand, a piece - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 187
worsttime for this? "Wet ice." Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because may offer the it least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it's about freezing (32°F; O O C ) and freezing rain begins tofall. Try - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 188
. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers. You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. 4-25 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 189
your vehicle. CO This can cause deadly (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside.CO could overcomeyou and kill you. You a diesel engine, may have to run it at a higher speed to get enough heat. Then, shut the engine off and close the window almostall the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 190
Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. I Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 191
or in a crash. 0 Put things in the cargoarea of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. 0 Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, so inside the vehicle that some of them are above the tops the seats. of 0 Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. 0 When you carry something - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 192
your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment during the first 500 miles (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. Then, during the first 500 miles (800 k ) - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 193
buildup and extend the of your transmission. Three important considerations have do with weight: to 0 Model Axle Engine GlOOOO 4.3L 5.OL 5.7L G20000 4.3L 5 .OL 5.7L the weight of the trailer, the weight of the trailer tongue and the weight on your vehicle's tires. Weight of the Trailer How heavy - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 194
and cargo in the towing vehicle must be subtractedfrom the above maximum trailer weights. You can ask your dealer for ourtrailering information or advice, or you can write us at the address listedin your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 195
mounted, weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is very importantfor proper vehicle loading and good handling when you're driving. Will you have to make any holesin the body of your vehicle whenyou install a trailer hitch? If you're usingthe wiring - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 196
it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided the CO. It can cause unconsciousness death. (See "Engine Exhaust" the Index.) To in maximize your safety when windows closed. 0 I exhaust does f come into your vehicle through awindow in the rear oranother - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 197
get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the of feel handling and braking with added weight of the the you trailer. And always keep in mind attachments), safetychains, electrical connector, If lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and guide you. - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 198
turns while trailering. When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned of engine and transmission overheating. lhrn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra wiring and - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 199
more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system and brake adjustment. Each these is covered in of this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you're - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 200
. The harness is stored under the vehicle, along the driver's side rear corner of the frame rail. The heavy-duty trailer wiring harness has a 30-amp feed wire. Both harnesses come without connectors and should be wired by a qualified electrical technician. The technician can use the following color - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 201
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find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-1 1 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine) 5- 14 5-21 5-2 1 5-22 5-36 Cooling System (Gasoline Engines) Engine Fan Noise If a Tire Goes - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 203
pushthe button until the first click and release. Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. When the hazard warningflashers are on, your turn signals won't work. Other Warning Devices - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 204
Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may wantto use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. But please follow the steps below to do it safely. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could resultcostly damage in to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Rying - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 205
. Put your automatic transmission in PARK (P). 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turnoff all lamps that aren't needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries, and could save your radio. 'A CAUTION: An electric fan can start even when the engine up is not running - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 206
CAUTION: Using a match neara battery can cause battery gas toexplode. People have been hurt doing this, and should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go toan unpainted metal engine part or a body metal surface. Don't connect positive (+) to negative (-) or you will get - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 207
7. Don't let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle hasone. 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. use Or a remote positive(+) - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 208
last connection away from the battery, to the engine block, frame or other unpainted metal parts of your vehicle. A ground location has been battery and run the engine for a while. 12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 209
flashers. When you call, tell the towing service: 0 0 That your vehicle has rear-wheel drive. The make, model and year of your vehicle. Whether you can move the shift lever for the transmission. 0 A. Engine Block, Frame, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Body Surface B . Good Battery 0 If there - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 210
Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not use the vehicle's steering column lock for this. The transmission should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 211
Front Towing A towing dolly must be used under the drive wheels when towing from the front. Tow Limits - 35 mph (56kwr/h), 50 miles (80 km) NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the front bumper system be damaged. Use will wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping maybe - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 212
NOTICE: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear with loads approaching rated GVW as the weight transfer w l i cause the frontsuspension to become overloaded. You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle's instrument panel.If you have a diesel engine, you will also find a low coolant light - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 213
Stay away badly, evenif you just open the from the engine you see or hear steam if coming from it. Just it others couldbe badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get out the vehicle until the of engine iscool. NOTICE: ~ If your engine catches fire because keep you driving with no - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 214
overheat warning but see orhear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get little too hot when you: a the warning, turn ofSthe engine and get everyoneout of the vehicle until it cools down. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away. 1. - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 215
decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: The coolant level should be at above the FULL or COLD mark. A. Radiator Pressure Cap B. Coolant Recovery Tank C. Engine Fan(s) If the coolant inside the coolant recovery is boiling, tank don't do anything else until it cools down. 5-14 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 216
you drive the vehicle. If it isn't, you may have a leak in theradiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. NOTICE: I I Engine damage from running your engine without coolantisn't covered by your warranty. I If there seems to beno leak, start the - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 217
problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@ engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 218
. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot a enough. Don't spill coolant on hot engine. I even a lit ey can come out pressure cap at high speed. Neverturn the cap when the cooling system, includingthe radiator pressure cap, is hot. Wait for thecooling systemand - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 219
pressure cap, but now push down as you turnit. Remove the pressure cap. 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don't press - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 220
@ coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for more information about theproper coolant mixture.) 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 221
let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck maybe lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture through the filler neck until the - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 222
gently brake to a stop well out of the trafficlane. You may also hear this fan noise when you start the engine. It will go away as the fan clutch partially disengages. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you'd use in a skid. In any - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 223
moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. Xhrn off the engine. To be even more certain the vehicle won't move, you can put blocks at the front and of the rear tire farthestaway from the one being changed. That would be the tire on the other sidethe - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 224
has flat rear tire, do not remove a or restore a tire f r o d t o a storage position under the vehicle while thevehicle is supported by a vehicle. For cargo vans, and all passenger vans except those with the 15-passenger seating arrangement, the jack is secured in the rear passenger side corner of - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 225
end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. Be sure the flat end connects into the hoist shaft. For vans with the 15-passenger seating arrangement, the jack is secured on the rear passenger side floor of the vehicle. Remove the retaining wing bolt and - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 226
. . -. Turn the ratchet to the left to lower the spare tire to the ground. If you are changing a flat rear tire and the vehicle is already jacked up, use thejack handle and extension to hook the cable. Then pull the spare from beneath the vehicle.If the retainer pulls out, hook the inside - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 227
Jacking Tool Storage A. Socket B. Jack Handle C. Ratchet The tools you'll be using include the jack (A), jack handle extension (B), jack handle (C), socket (D) and the ratchet (E). D. Jacking Tool Storage Box E. Jack Handle Extension 5-26 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 228
Removing the Wheel Covers and Locking Wheel Nuts I 1 . You will need to take off the wheel nut caps to reach and your wheel nuts. When using the ratchet socket, make sure the DOWN side faces you. 2. Loosen the plastic nut caps. 5-27 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 229
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 3. Remove the center cap. 1. With the DOWN side facing you, use the ratchet and socket to loosen all the wheel nuts. Don't remove them yet. 5-28 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 230
2. The jackhas a bolt on the end. Attach the socket end of the extension to the jack bolt. Attach the ratchet to the extension with the UP side facing you. 3. Rotate the ratchet to the right. That will raise the jack lift head a little. Front Position 5-29 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 231
. If the vehicle slips off the jack,you could be badly injured killed. Never get under or a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Rear Position 4. Position jack under the vehicle as shown. A- - CAUTION: - Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage thevehicle and - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 232
6. Remove all the wheel nuts, and take off the flat tire. 5. Raise the vehicle by rotating the ratchet to the right. Make sure the UP mark faces you. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit. 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 233
thewheel, or on the parts to on which it cloth or a paper to do this; but sure touse a scraper or wire be brush later,if you need to, to get allthe rust or dirt is heldagainst the hub. 9. Lower the vehicle by rotating the jack handle to the left. Lower the jack completely. IA 5-32 CAUTION: I - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 234
tire must be properly stored in their original storage position before you begin driving again. The next part will show you how. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools A CAUTION: Storing a jack . 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle, with the valve stem pointed down. 5-33 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 235
2. Pull the retaining bar through center of the the wheel, making sure it is properly attached. 3. Pull the wheel toward the rear the vehicle keeping of the cable tight. 5-34 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 236
the ratchet, with the UP side facing you, to the extension. 5. Put the flat end of the extension onan angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. Turn the ratchet to the right until the is against tire the underside of the vehicle. You will hear two "clicks - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 237
parts your of vehicle as well as thetires. If you spin thewheels too fastwhile shifting your transmission back and forth,you can destroy your transmission could be injured. And, the transmission or other partsthe vehicle can of overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 238
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Engine) Fuels in Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines) Filling Your Tank (Gasoline Engine) Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Noise Control System Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) Air Cleaner (Gasoline Engines) Automatic Transmission Fluid Rear Axle Engine Coolant Radiator - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 241
proper service manual, see in "Service and Owner Publications" the Index. Your vehicle may havean air bag system. If it does, see "ServicingYour Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle" the in Index before attemptingto do your own service work. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 242
) If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Diesel Fuel You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. 0 Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 243
lamp on your instrument panel may turn on. If this occurs, returnto your authorized GM dealer for service. To provide cleaner air was not designed fuel that for contains methanol. Don't .use it. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 244
. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Filling Your Tank (Gasoline Engine) If your vehicle hasa diesel engine, see "Filling Your Tank ("Diesel Engine)" in theDiesel Engine Supplement. 1 1 The fuel cap is behind a hinged dooron the driver's side of - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 245
filler door. A CAUTION: If you get gasolineon yourself and then something ignites it, could be badly burned. you on Gasoline can spray out you if you open the fuel tankis nearly full, and is more in likely hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any "hiss" noise to stop. Then - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 246
diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. nozzle. Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete. Don't smoke while pumping gasoline. NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sure to get - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 247
To open the hood,first pull this handle inside the vehicle. It is just in front of the driver's side doorframe near the floor. A CAUTION: Things that burn can on hot engine parts get and starta fire. These include liquids like gasoline or diesel fuel,oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 248
Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in thehood hinge. The underhood lamp will automatically come on and stay on until the hood is closed. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 249
When you lift the hood, you'll see these items: I A. Battery B. Coolant Recovery Tank C . Engine Oil Dipstick D. Engine Oil Fill E. Transmission Dipstick E Air Cleaner G . Power Steering Reservoir H. Brake Master Cylinder I. Windshield Washer Fluid 6-10 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 250
emission standards for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than 10,000 new vehicle for the purpose of noise control, prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use . Engine: Removal or rendering engine speed governor (if equipped) inoperative so - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 251
Fan andDrive: 0 Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) If your vehicle hasa diesel engine, see "Engine Oil (Diesel Engine)" in the Diesel Engine Supplement. It's a good idea to check your engine oil every timeyou get fuel. In order to get anaccurate reading, the oil must be warm andthe vehicle must be on - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 252
you'll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in the Index. The engine oil filler cap is located between the coolant recovery tank andthe air cleaner. - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 253
way all back in when you're through. RECOMMENDED SAE YlSCOSllY GRADEENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE 011 FOR THEEXPECTEDTEMPERATURERANGE. What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 254
areas. You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle. The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to break down sooner.If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you need to - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 255
hand cleaner. Wash properly throw or away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of that collects used oil. If you havea problem properlydisposing of your usedoil, ask your dealer, a service station a local recycling or center for - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 256
Services" in the Index. I NOTICE: If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt caneasily get into yourengine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner in place you're driving. when I Automatic Transmission Fluid If your vehicle has a diesel engine - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 257
have thisdone at your GM dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, besure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a can damage your transmission. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine Be parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 258
in each range. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more. ,, . I 0 0 1. The transmission dipstick has a red handle and is located near thecenter of the engine compartment. Flip the handle up and then pull the dipstick out and wipe it with - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 259
, push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place. NOTICE: We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label is made especiallyfor your automatic transmission. DEXRON-111 Damage caused by fluid other than is not covered - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 260
Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. A 50/50 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 261
added to is the system, premature engine, heater coreor radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolantwill require change sooner at 30,000 preferably distilled) and one-halfDEX-COOL@coolant which won't damage aluminum parts. If youuse this mixture, you don't need to add anything else - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 262
be badly damaged. The repaircost wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Checking Coolant If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. NOTICE - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 263
: You can be burned if you spill coolanton hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and itwill burn if the engineparts arehot enough. Don't spill coolant on hot engine. a Wrning the radiator pressure cap the when engine and radiator are hot can steam allow and scalding liquids to blow - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 264
thermostat in the engine cooling system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant fluid loss in thissystem could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 265
and damage hoses and seals. Adding Washer Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you needwindshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 266
When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. Don't mix water with ready- freezing occurs, which could damage tank if it is the completely full. Don't use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your windshield washer. can damage It your washer system and paint - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 267
) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brakehydraulic system. If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The fluid will burnthe engineis if hot enough.You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 268
not over the MAX mark or thetop of the window on the side of the reservoir. NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. Forexample, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, suchas engine oil, in yourbrake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they'll have to be - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 269
rear rear drum brakes don't have wear indicators, but if you ever heara rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected immediately. Also, the rear , have the rear brakes inspected, sound, have your vehicle serviced. I NOTICE: Continuing to Section this manual under Part "Periodic - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 270
diesel engine, you have two batteries. The primary battery is located on the passenger's side of the engine compartment. The second battery is located on the driver's side framerail. Replacing Brake System Parts vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change -- for the worse. - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 271
that can burn and gas you that canexplode. any bulbs, be sure that all the lamps are off andthe engine isn't running. See "Replacement Bulbs" inthe index for the proper Deterrent Feature" in the Index. Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burstif you drop or scratch the bulb. You or - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 272
Headlamps You have either a sealed beam headlamp system or a composite system. Sealed Beam Headlamps 2. Unplug the lamp assembly from the connector. 3. Install a new headlamp. 4. Reverse the previous steps to reinstall the headlamp. I 1. Remove the four screws from the headlamp retainer. Pull the - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 273
Composite Headlamps 1. Open the hood. 2. Locate the rear side of each of the headlamps. 5. Install a new bulb. Do not handle the glass part of thebulb. 6. Reverse the previous steps to reinstall the headlamp. 3. Without removing the headlamp assembly itself, remove the bulb assembly from the back - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 274
Front Parkin-rn Signal Lamps To replace the front parkingkurn signal lamps: 2. Remove the lamp from the grille. 1. Remove the outer screws from the parkinghrn signal lamp lens assembly. (There are either two or four screws, depending on your vehicle's trim level.) - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 275
Sidemarker Lamps 3. Squeeze the tab on the side of the bulb assembly while turningit to the left. Remove thebulb assembly from the backof the lens and replace the bulb. 1. Remove the screwfrom the top of the lens. Reverse Steps 2 and 3 to replace the bulb. Turn the socket to the right to replace - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 276
Taillamps 1. Open the rear door. 2. Unclip the bottom of the lamp from the grille. 3. Remove the bulb by twisting it out of the socket. Turn the bulb to remove it. Install the new bulb. 4. Reverse these steps to reinstall - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 277
I 3. Remove the nuts with a deep socket wrench. 4. Remove the hidden upper nuts. 6-38 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 278
5. Lift the lamp as you rotate it toward the rear of the vehicle. 6. Squeeze the tab on the side of the sockets while turning them to the left to remove. 6-39 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 279
Turn the bulb to the left toremove it. Install the new bulb. 8. Reverse the above steps to reinstall the lamp. See "Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts" in the Index for the proper type of replacement blade. Replacement blades come in different types andare removed in different ways. To remove the - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 280
%fS%%v vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. 6-41 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 281
The Certificationrnire label, which ison the rear edge of the driver's door,shows the correct inflation pressures for your 0 Too much flexing Too much heat 0 Tire overloading 0 Bad wear 0 Bad handling Bad fuel economy. NOTICE: (Continued) If your tires have too much (overinflation), air you can - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 282
. The first rotation is the most important. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals. Tire Inspection and Rotation vehicle has dual rear wheels, also see "Dual Tire Operation" later in this section. If your vehicle hassingle rear wheels, always useone - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 283
onwheel, or on the parts to a which it a paper towel to dothis; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush iflater, you off. need to, to get all the rust or After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressuresas shown on the Certificationflire label. Make certain that - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 284
When It's Time forNew Tires One way to tell when it's time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators. The tire has a bump, bulge or - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 285
with that sameTPC Specnumber. That way your vehicle will continueto have tires that are designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle. If your tires havean all-season tread design, the TPC number will befollowed by an - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 286
: If you usebias-ply tireson your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after A many miles of driving. may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics andclimate. Uniform Tire Quality Grading The - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 287
-action -- A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and C, and they represent the tire's ability stop on to wet pavementas measured undercontrolled conditions on specified government testsurfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 288
wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will besure to have the right can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make : The wrongwheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 289
Install themon the tiresof the rearaxle. Tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. you can If hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop If and retighten them. the contact continues, slow down until it stops - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 290
your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you're cleaning the inside. Never use these to clean your vehicle: 0 0 0 Don't use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 291
any loose dirt. Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup as follows: 2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or stain remains, follow the multi-purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier. 5. As soon as you've - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 292
is allowed to work into the finish, it can harm the leather. Cleaning theTop of the Instrument Panel Use only mildsoap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult tosee - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 293
i @ Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleanedoften. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glasscleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and inside rear window, sincethey may have to be scraped off later. If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside the rear of window, - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 294
Use lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a liquid hand, dish or carwashing (mild detergent) soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under "Washing Your Vehicle." Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle's finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 295
an that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually needed. However, you may chrome polish - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 296
, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. NOTICE: When applying a tire withtouch-up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer's - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 297
corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system job causes this, GM will repair, at no charge to owner, the surfaces of the new vehicles damagedby this fallout condition within conversions equipment or not made or sold by General Motors are - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 298
Protectant rubber and vinyl Multi-Purpose Interior Cleans carpets, seats, interior trim, door panels 1052925 16 oz. (0.473 L) Cleaner and floor mats swirl marks See your General Motors Parts Department for these products. ** Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl. See "Fluids and - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 299
Itappears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver's side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates title and registration. of e a list of - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 300
cases to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away. NOTICE: Don't add anything electrical your to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle" in the Index. Windshield problem and not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed. - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 301
Block The fuse block access door is on the driver's side of the instrument panel above the hood release lever. You can remove the cover by turning the fastener to the left. Be sure to use the correct fuse. If you ever have a problem on the road and don't havespare fuse, a you can - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 302
Plate Lamp, Parking Lamps, Taillamps, Front Sidemarkers, Glove Box Ashtray Air Bags Wiper Motor, Washer Pump A/C, A/C Blower, High Blower Relay, HTD Mirror Cigarette Lighter IP Cluster, HVAC Controls, RR HVAC Controls, IP Switches, Radio Illumination, Door Switch Illumination 11. 12. 13. 14. - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 303
ABS, Cruise Control Radio (Battery), Power Antenna PRNDL, Automatic Transmission 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. EVO Steering, Passlock Rear Window Defog 22. 23. 24. A. F HVAC W PWR ACCY PWR WDO RR HVAC Controls, HIGH, MED, LOW Relays Power Door Lock, Six-Way Power Seat, Keyless Entry Illumination Module - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 304
Panel Fuse Block, Headlamp Switch Rear Auxiliary Blower Motor Relays Heated 0 2 Sensors, Mass Air Flow Sensor, EGR ValveSolenoid, Evap Canister Purge Valve, Crankshaft Position Sensor, Secondary Air Injection Relay (Diesel), Water in Fuel Sensor (Diesel), Fuel Heater (Diesel), Glowplug Relay (Diesel - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 305
Sunshade Vanity Mirror QTY NUMBER 2 H6054 2 6052 2 2 4 2 2 9005 194 2357NA 3057 3057 3 156 1156 1157 921 194 232 232 211-2 74 HORN LH-HDLP LH-HIBM FUEL SOL PCM, Fuel Solenoid Driver,Engine Shutoff Solenoid Air Conditioning Clutch Relay Fuel Pump Relay, VCM, PCM, Fuel Pump and Engine Oil Pressure - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 306
at the timeof printing, and are subject to change. If a part listed in this manual is not the same as thepart used in your vehicle when it the service manual for the chassis or refer to the body manufacturer's publications. Engine Identification-- Gasoline Engines Engine Type VIN Code Fuel System - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 307
( 10.4 L) 17 Quarts (16 L) 17 Quarts (16 L) 23 Quarts (2 1.8 L) QTY With Rear Heater 14 Quarts (13.2 L) 20 Quarts (18.9 L) M R 20 Quarts (18.9 L) 26 Quarts (24.6 L) J After refill, the level MUST be checked as outlined under "Engine Cooling System" in Section 5. Crankcase Capacity (Approximate - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 308
Chassis Cab and Chassis 55 Gallons (208.18 L) ** 159", 177" Wheelbase Vehicles Only. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Engine VIN Oil Filter Air Cleaner Filter * PCV Spark Plugs Fuel Filter Radiator Cap A917C CV789C 4 1-932 GF48 1 RC36 "VORTEC"5000 "VORTEC"4300 W "VORTEC"5700 M PF1218 17C A9 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 309
cause compressor failure, refrigerant oil sludge, or poor air conditioning system performance. TYPE Refrigerant R- 134a QTY Front Only 3.00 lbs. (1.36 kg) QTY Front and Rear 4.5 lbs. (2.04 kg) 6-70 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 310
fi NOTES 6-71 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 311
@b NOTES 6-72 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 312
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip/City Definition Short TripKity Intervals Long Trip/Highway Definition Long Trip/Highway Intervals 7-a 7-27 7-38 7-42 7-44 7-46 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule Part B: Owner Checks at Each Fuel Fill-up Part - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 313
from your vehicle.To help protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehicle properly. KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE RECOMMENDED Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. Seeyour - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 314
you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle, you will probably want toget the service information. See "Service and Owner Publications'' in the Index. "Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" lists some recommended products to help keep your vehicle properly maintained. These products - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 315
needs, you'll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine parts. GM The proper fluidsand lubricants to use are listed in PartD. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 316
through dusty areas. Short Trip/City Intervals -- Gasoline Engines Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or 3 months, whichever ): Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Filter Replacement. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transmission Service (vehicles over 8600 GVWR or - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 317
(100 000 k ) Engine Accessory m: Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Inspection. Evaporative ControlSystem Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Automatic Transmission Service (normal - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 318
(100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Inspection. Evaporative Control System Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 km): Spark Plug Wire 000 Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Automatic Transmission Service (normal - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 319
performedat the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). See "Owner Checks and Services" and "Periodic Maintenance Inspections"following. # Lubricate the front suspension, kingpin bushings, steering linkage and rear driveline center splines. + A good timeto check your brakes is during tire - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 320
000 Miles (15 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote **.) MILEAGE 7-9 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 321
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Gasoline Engines I -MILEAGE 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote #.) 0 Check - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 322
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE MILEAGE ACTUAL I I SERVICEDBY I 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 323
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Gasoline Engines I -DATE MILEAGE 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 324
000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote **.) DATE MILEAGE I 7-13 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 325
axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote **.) DATE MILEAGE 42,000 Mls (70 000 km) ie 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 326
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0 Check axle - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 327
, , \ -- DATE I Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 footnote +.) 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 17 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle's GVWR is over 8600 lbs. or - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 328
fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote **.) I ACTUAL MILEAGE I SERVICEDBY: I I 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 329
. 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. 0 Replace fuel filter. An E~nission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 0 Conduct Exhaust Gas Recirculation(EGR) system inspection as described in the service manual. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) MILEAGE -- 7-18 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 330
. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation''in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 0 Change engine oil - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 331
for rotation pattern andadditional information. (See footnote +.) I ACTUAL MILEAGE I SERVICEDBY: I I 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 332
Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Sewice. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 333
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Gasoline zngines I -DATE MILEAGE 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 334
000 Miles (145000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or brake relining, whichever occurs first). Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnoteJf.) (Continued) MILEAGE 7-23 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 335
level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote **.) I DATE MILEAGE ACTUAL I I SERVICED BY: I 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 336
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I 0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid MILEAGE I SERVICEDBY I I 1 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. 17 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. 17 Change automatic transmission - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 337
and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure and neck. Pressure test cap cooling system and pressurecap. An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE 7-26 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 338
at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). See "Owner Checks and Services" and "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" following. ## Lubricate the front suspension, kingpin bushings, steering linkage and rear driveline center splines. + A good time to check your brakes is during tire - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 339
-= Gasoline Engines I DATE MILEAGE I 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate . Adjust or replace as required.This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicableonly to vehicles sold in the United States. 0 Rotate tires - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 340
in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) MILEAGE 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whicheveroccurs first - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 341
-- Gasoline Engines 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) 0 Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 17 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0 Rotation'' the Index for proper in rotation pattern and additionalinformation. (See footnote +.) MILEAGE 7-30 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 342
Control Service. Applicable onlyto vehicles sold in the United Stutes. 0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 50,000 M -YS , I 3 000 km) I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE Change automatic transmission fluid - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 343
proper for rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) I DATE MILEAGE I 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 344
to vehicles sold in the United States. 0 Conduct Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system inspection as described in the service manual. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 0 Conduct evaporative control system inspection. Check all fuel and vaporlines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 345
0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation"in the Index for proper +.) rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE I SERVICED B Y 1 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 346
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) -- I ACTUAL MILEAGE I SERVICEDBY I 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. El Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 347
(162 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or + DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. 17 Replace spark - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 348
60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE I SERVICEDBY: I [ - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 349
Part B: Ownc Tlhecks and Scvices Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level andadd DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture if necessary. See "Engine Coolant" in the Indexfor further details. Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 350
Lubricate the key lockcylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all hood hinges, hood prop rod pivot, fuel filler door, rear compartment hinges, latches, locks and any moving seat hardware. Part D tells you what to use. More frequent lubrication may - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 351
Starter SwitchCheck Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check When you are doing this starts. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. I 1. Before you start, be - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 352
and Automatic Transmission P A R K (P) MerhslnicTn Vhmk To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL regular brake at once should the vehicle beginto move. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 353
found in a service manual. See "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the radiator andair - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 354
Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check Rear Axle Service Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and if add needed. See "Rear Axle" in the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 355
1052884 - 1 pint, 1050017 - 1 quart, or equivalent). DEXRON@-I11Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Pu ose Lubricant, % Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent). Power Steering System Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 356
No. 1051344 or equivalent). Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271) or SAE SOW-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant. One-Piece Propshaft Spline Front Wheel Bearings Differential, Rear Axle Windshield Washer Solvent Propshaft Splines and Universal Joints Hood Latch Assembly, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 357
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services performed, record the are date, odometer reading and who performed service the in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional informationfrom "Owner Checks and Services" or "Periodic Maintenance" can be added on all the - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 358
Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAr- -rENANCE PERFORMED 7-47 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 359
Maintenance Record MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-48 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 360
Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada 8-1 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 361
Customer Satisfaction Procedure Chevrolet dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contactthe owner of the dealership or the general manager. A 8-2 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 362
-- If after contacting a member of dealership management,it appears your concern cannot be resolved the dealership without further by help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222- 1020. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 363
the instrument panel andvisible through the windshield.) Dealership name and location Vehicle deliverydate and present mileage Nature of attention. However, if you wish to write Chevrolet, address your inquiry to: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 364
costs (i.e,, wrecker services, locksmithkey service, glass repair, etc.) To enhance Chevrolet's strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 1998 Chevrolet, membership in Roadside - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 365
and retaillease customers operating 1998 and newer Chevrolet vehicles for a periodof 3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km), whichever occurs first. AllCourtesy Care services must be pre-arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or dealer Service Management. Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or included - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 366
States. Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) License plate number Vehicle color Vehicle location Telephone number where you be reached can Vehicle mileage Description of problem 0 0 0 0 0 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 367
service.Courtesy Transportation will be offered in conjunction with thecoverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to retail purchasers of 1998 Chevrolet , OR Up to $10 daily fuel allowance for rides provided by another Chevrolet dealer. Some state insurance regulations - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 368
Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Chevrolet and your Chevrolet mileage, and other factors. 8-9 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 369
information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222- 1020. REPORTINGSAFETYDE€:CTS TO may order recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSAcannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 370
Oshawa, Ontario L 1H 8P7 Ordering Serviceand Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals, owner's manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all us at 1-800-222-1020 or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, MI 48007-7047 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 371
1998 CHEVROLET SERVICE MANUALS OWNER'S INFORMATION Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the on engines, transmission instructions assist in the to diagnosis and service - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 372
Service Manual Car & Light Truck Transmission Unit Repair Owner's Manual In Portfolio Owner's Manual Without Portfolio VEHICLE MODEL NAME I YEAR I 1998 1998 1998 1998 Helm, Inc. (USA funds only - do not sendcash.) Michigan Purchasers 6% sales tax U.S. Order Processing S H I P T 0 P A Y (CUSTOMER - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 373
b % NOTES - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 374
...1-29 Location ...1-29 Readiness Light ...1.28. 2.54 Servicing ...1-32 What Makes it Inflate ...1-30 What Will Transmission Check ...6-17 Transmission Fluid ...2-21 Transmission Operation ...2-21 Shifting ...Transmission Park Mechanism Check ...7-41 Axle LockingRear ...2-30 Rear Parts ...6-31 9-1 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 375
...2-56 Trailer ...4-33 Transrniission Shift Interlock Check ...7-40 Wear ...6-30 Brakes., Anti-Lock ...4-7 Braking ...4-6 Braking in Emergencies ...4-8 Break-In, New Vehicle ...2-17 Brightness Control ...2-40 BTSI Check ...7-40 Bulb Rqlacement ...6-32 Brakes (Continued) System Waming Light 9-2 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 376
...Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 2-46 Convex Outside Mirror ...6-21 Coolant ...RecoveryTank ...5-16 5- 14 Cooling Door 2-4 Locks ... Sliding ...2-12 Storage ...2-48 StoragePocket ...2-48 Swing-Out Side ...2-10 Drive Position. Automatic Transmission Road Speed Governor (Gasoline Engines) ...2-53 9-3 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 377
and Circuit Breakers ...Gages Engine Coolant Temperature ...2-57 2-60 Engine Oil Pressure ...2-63 Fuel ...Speedometer ...2-52 Voltmeter ...2-55 GAWR ...4-27 Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission ...2-21 4-27 Gross Axle Weight Rating ...4-27 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...Guide en Franpis ...11 GVWR - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 378
2-41 OnReminder ...6-61 Wiring ...Hearing Impaired. Customer Transmission Lock Check ...7-41 6-42 Inflation, Tire ...Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror ...2-45 Inspections ...7- 42 7-43 Brakesystem ...7-42 Engine ...4-27 Certificationmire ...4-27 Service Parts Identification ...6-60 Tire-Loading - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 379
...1- 12, 2-53 Safety Belt Reminder ...2-61 Security ...Service Engine Soon ...2-58 4-27 Loading YourVehicle ...Locks ...2-4 2-4 Door ...Ignition Transmission Check ...7-41 PowerDoor ...2-5 2-5 RearDoorSecurity ...Sliding Door Child Security...2-6 LossofControl ...4-12 7-44 Lubricants and Fluids - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 380
7-38 8- I2 Problems on the Road ...5-1 Publications. Service and Owner ...8- 1 1. 8- 12 Radiator ...5-18 Radiator Pressure Cap ...6-24 3-23 Radio Reception ...3-7.3-9.3-11. 3- 16 Radios ...4-15 Rain. Driving In ...ReadingLamps ...2-43 Rear 6-21 Axle ...2-5 DoorSecurityLocks ...Outside Seat Position - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 381
Seat Controls ...1-2 Securing a Child Restraint ...1-52, 1-54, 1-55 Second Gear, Automatic Transmission ...2-23 Security Light ...2-61 Service ...6-2 Bulletins, Ordering ...8-1 1,8- 12 2-58 Engine Soon Light ...7-39 Key Lock Cylinder ...8- 11, 8- 12 Manuals, Ordering ...6-60 Parts Identification - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 382
Service and Owner Publications ...8- 11. 8- 12 Service Publications ...8- 1 1. 8. 12 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-32 Sheet Metal Damage ...6-57 2.25 ShiftLever ...2.21. Shifting Automatic Transmission 40 Starter Switch Check ...Starting Your Engine ...2- 18 5-12 Steam ...4-8 Steering - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 383
Weight on Tires ...4-28 Towing ...4-35 Turnsignals ...Weight ...4-30 Wiring Harness ...4-37 Transmission ...Loading ...Storage ...Ventilation System ...VisorVanity Mirrors ...Visors. Sun ... 4-5 iv 6-60 67 6-49 Replacement ...5-24 Wrench ...2-31 Windows ...Power ...2-31 2-32 SideLatches ...2-32 - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 384
2-36 WindshieldWiper ...6-40 BladeReplacement ...6-54 Cleaning the Blades ...6-61 Fuses ...4-23 Winter Driving ... Wiper Blade Cleaning ...6-54 Wiring. Headlamp ...6-61 Wiper Blade Check ...7-39 Wrecker Towing ...5-8 Wrench. Wheel ...5-24 9-11 * - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 385
TANK P6-23* ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6-9 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID P6-26 HOOD RELEASE P6-8 I I FUEL DOOR P6-5* For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, see the index in the back of the owner's manual. or * For vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, see the - 1998 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 386
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