1999 Chevrolet Express Van Owner's Manual
1999 Chevrolet Express Van Manual
1999 Chevrolet Express Van manual content summary:
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yellowblue The 1999 Chevrolet Express Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 2
yellowblue We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name CHEVY EXPRESS are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 3
Manual Many people read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual Index in back of the manual. It's an alphabetical list of what's in the manual, and the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 4
your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 5
BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG FOG - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 6
yellowblue Model Reference This manual covers these models: Passenger Van Cab and Chassis Cargo Van vi - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 7
During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air Bag System Rear Seat Passengers 1-36 1-38 1-40 1-45 1-59 1-62 1-62 1-62 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Center Passenger Position Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 8
yellowblue Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, take them out and put them back in. It also tells you about reclining front seatbacks. The bucket seats can be adjusted forward or rearward with the lever at the front of the seat. To adjust the seat, - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 9
, 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 these switches at the front center cushion of the seat. To raise the seat, move the center knob up. To lower the seat, move the center knob down. To move the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 10
do its job because it won't be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. But don't have a seatback reclined if - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 11
Getting Into the Rear Seats To make it easier for passengers to get into the rear 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. Removing the Rear Seat 1. Disconnect the quick release - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 12
yellowblue 2. Lift the carpet/mat flap at the inboard side of the seat base in the rear. 3. Locate the red handle on the inboard side of the seat base and rotate it up. 4. Once the red handle is rotated up, pull the handle to remove the locking pin. 1-6 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 13
box at delivery. 10. For the first rear seat, stow the safety belt latch by 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 bench seat, if equipped. 1-7 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 14
can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it. CAUTION: For the remaining rear seats, stow the safety belt latch plate on the clip at the window trim. A safety belt that is twisted or - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 15
. 3. 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 the pin. 5. Insert the red-handled locking pin into the seat base, lifting the seat slightly to line up the pin with the base - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 16
This part of the manual tells you buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. 6. Rotate the red handle down its original position. 8. Repeat this procedure for the other seat base. 9. Connect the quick-release latch plates for the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 17
Reminder Light" in the Index.) CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 18
yellowblue Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels. 1-12 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 19
yellowblue Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... 1-13 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 20
yellowblue 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. 1-14 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 21
fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn't protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 belts -- not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you're in a - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 22
the part of this manual called driver position. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see "Seats Safety Belt Extender" at the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 23
of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 24
the arrows 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 to where you want it, try to move it down without pushing in to make sure it has locked into - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 25
yellowblue Q: What's wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is 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 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 26
yellowblue Q: What's wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 27
Q: What's wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the , and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests. A: The belt is over an - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 28
yellowblue Q: What's wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 29
yellowblue Q: What's wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 30
yellowblue To unlatch the belt, just 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 should - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 31
restraint locking feature. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start again. Air Bag System This part explains the air bag system. If it says AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel and AIR BAG on the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger's seat, your - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 32
BAG on the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger's seat, your vehicle has a "Next Generation" frontal air bag for the driver only. If it says AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel, but there is no right front passenger seat, your vehicle has a "Next Generation" frontal - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 33
driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. If your vehicle has an air bag for the right front passenger, how, see the part of this manual called "Children" and see the caution labels on the sunvisors and the right front passenger's safety belt. There - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 34
yellowblue How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. Where are the air bags? The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-28 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 35
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 the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger. CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 36
air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module -- the steering wheel hub for the driver's air bag, or the instrument panel for the right front passenger's bag -- will be hot for a short time. The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 37
D Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won't work properly. See your dealer for service. NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger's air bag, the bag may not work properly. You may have - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 38
probably part of the air bag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See "Customer Satisfaction Procedure" in the Index.) A: Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Q: A: If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the front - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 39
who are wearing safety belts. Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here's how to 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. 1-33 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 40
it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 3. To make the lap part - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 41
could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 42
guides. This feature will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seats - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 43
and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 44
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 from - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 45
rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 46
United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies (Except Cargo Vans with Passenger Air Bags) CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 47
support, including support crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of the infant's body, the back and shoulders. A baby should be secured babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 48
yellowblue CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint. CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 49
yellowblue Smaller Children and Babies (Cargo Vans with Passenger Air Bags) CAUTION: A very young child's hip bones be restrained in a rear-facing child restraint, cannot ride safely in this vehicle. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 50
yellowblue CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can't hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 51
yellowblue Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. Q: A: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Add-on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a child - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 52
. (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 need in a frontal crash. Some infant seats come in two parts -- the base stays secured in the vehicle and the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 53
cm) in height, or up to around four years of age. One type, a convertible restraint, is designed to be used either as a rear-facing infant seat or a forward-facing child - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 54
kg), and about four to eight years of age. A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety 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. 1-48 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 55
will show you how to do that. Both the owner'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 and Chassis Models) Accident statistics show - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 56
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 Restraint (Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models) The child restraint must be secured properly in the passenger seat. If your vehicle has a passenger air bag - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 57
has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, your dealer can obtain a kit with anchor hardware and installation instructions specifically designed for this vehicle. The dealer can then install the anchor for you. This work will be done for you free of charge. Or - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 58
through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child's face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 59
the retractor to set the lock. 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you're using just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 60
yellowblue Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position You'll be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 61
is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. 1-55 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 62
air bags. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. If your vehicle is a passenger van, always secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If your vehicle is a cargo van with a right front passenger air bag, do not use a rear - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 63
the earlier part 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 in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. If your vehicle has a front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 64
the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it , just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 65
belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. D Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. D Children who aren't buckled - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 66
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 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 67
yellowblue CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt's force - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 68
you. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don't let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 69
do if you have a problem. 2-2 2-5 2-6 2-13 2-14 2-15 2-16 2-16 2-18 2-19 2-21 2-24 2-25 2-27 2-28 2-29 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Rear Doors Theft PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Gasoline Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 70
yellowblue Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with children. - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 71
yellowblue Your vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and all door locks. NOTICE: Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your key inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 72
Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won't open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 73
security feature. Move the button to the right to return the door locks to normal operation. Rear Cargo Door When a door is locked, the inside door handle will not work. Rear Door Security Lock Security locks are located on the passenger side rear door, the side sliding door or the front portion - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 74
feature. Move the button down to return the door locks to normal operation. Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors Side Sliding Door Move the button up to engage the security feature. Move the button down to return the door locks to - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 75
undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this service. D Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be D If you're still having trouble, see your dealer or a Operation To unlock the driver's door, - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 76
yellowblue Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 77
. The door locks should cycle to confirm synchronization. If the locks do not cycle, see your dealer for service. Sliding Side Door (Option) This prevents anyone from recording and playing back the signal from the transmitter. To open the sliding side door from outside, pull the handle toward the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 78
yellowblue To close the sliding side door from outside, use the outside door handle to slide the door toward the front of the vehicle. When the door slides closed completely, it will be flush with the side of the body. To open the sliding door from inside, rotate the handle upward and toward the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 79
from inside, grasp the inside handle and slide the door toward the front of the vehicle to a closed position. Make sure the door is completely closed before driving your vehicle. To open the "60" (front) portion of a 60/40 door from the outside, pull up on the handle and pull the handle toward you - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 80
pull it toward you. 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 swing-out door has a check strap assembly in the door frame to keep the door from opening beyond 90 degrees. To open - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 81
your vehicle. See "Comfort Controls" in the Index. D If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. To open the rear doors from the outside, open the passenger side rear door first. Pull the handle toward you to open the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 82
in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it . To close the rear doors, close the driver side rear door first. Then, close the passenger side rear door. Check to make sure both doors are completely closed. Parking at - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 83
area, like your glove box. D Lock all the doors except the driver's. D Then take the door key with you. PasslockR Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 84
yellowblue New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: D Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). D Don't drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 85
locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It's a theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove your key when the engine. NOTICE: 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 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 86
yellowblue Starting Your Gasoline Engine If you have a diesel engine, see "Starting Your Diesel Engine" in the Diesel Engine Supplement. Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won't start in any other position -- that's a safety feature. To restart when you're already moving, - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 87
part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 88
on the driver's side of the engine compartment and is attached to the hose for the power steering reservoir. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 89
shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock. With an automatic transmission, and it features an electronic shift position indicator your key in the ignition in OFF for an extended period for any reason, it is recommended that you - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 90
lever into the gear you want. See "Shifting Out of PARK (P)" in the Index. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. CAUTION: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 91
but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. If you manually select SECOND (2), the transmission will drive in SECOND (2). You may use this feature for reducing - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 92
: Driving with the parking 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 to be sure your parking brake is fully released before you drive. If you are towing a trailer and are parking - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 93
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 94
could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 95
the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver's seat. To find out how, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you can pull the shift - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 96
yellowblue Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-28 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 97
and D Have your vehicle fixed immediately. Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to park with the engine running. But if ever you have to, here are dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Also, idling in a closed-in place can let - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 98
the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped) If you have this feature, your - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 99
the switch with the power window symbol on it to lower the window. Push the front of the switch with the power window symbol on it to raise the window. The driver's window switch also has an express-down feature that allows the window to lower without holding the switch. Press and hold the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 100
yellowblue 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 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 101
. If you must drive with the rear swing-out windows or rear door(s) open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through them all the way. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Horn Press the horn symbol in the middle of the steering wheel to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel (Option) A - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 102
yellowblue Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 103
yellowblue As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash at twice the normal rate, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers may not see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don't go on at - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 104
yellowblue 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. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 105
yellowblue 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 can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40km/h). When you apply your brakes or move - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 106
mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second. You'll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the switch at R/A longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 107
or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: Erasing - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 108
"Dome Lamps" in the Index. The delayed entry feature will allow you to enter or exit your vehicle with the lights staying on for about 20 seconds, after the door is closed or ignition is cycled. Turn the knob clockwise to the parking lamp symbol to turn on: Turn the knob clockwise - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 109
or ACCESSORY. If you need to use your headlamps when the ignition switch is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY, the brightness of DRL. To idle your vehicle with the engine on and the DRL off, set the parking brake. can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 110
Your vehicle's center high-mounted stoplamp is located above the rear doors at the center of the vehicle. If items are loaded equipped with provisions for a center high-mounted stoplamp, see your GM dealer for instructions on how to make it operate with your vehicle's electrical system. As with any - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 111
notch. In this position, the dome lamps will remain on whether the doors are open or closed. You can use the DOME OVERRIDE button, located below on when any of the vehicle's doors are open. This feature is helpful when you want to leave your door(s) open for an extended period of time and do not - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 112
yellowblue Reading Lamps (Option) Mirrors Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror Pull the tab under the mirror toward you to reduce glare from headlamps behind you after dark. Push the tab away from you to restore the mirror to the original position. Outside Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 113
's side mirror. The center position is neutral. Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger's side mirror may be convex. A convex mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from the driver's seat. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 114
can have a clear view of objects behind you. 1. To adjust the mirrors when towing a trailer, rotate the mirror by pushing the mirror head toward the front of the vehicle. 2. Rotate the mirror head, so that the mirror surface faces the rear of the vehicle. 2-46 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 115
Lighter/Ashtray The front ashtray is located in the instrument panel extension, at the center of the instrument panel. Lift up on the ashtray door to open it. compartments may also be included on the inside of each front door. To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way, and let go. - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 116
. Just pull on the outlet cover and follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment that you install. One accessory power outlet is located on the passenger's side of the front storage compartment. These circuits are protected by a fuse and have maximum - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 117
yellowblue Instrument Panel A. B. C. D. Lamp Controls Air Vents Instrument Cluster Comfort Controls System E. F. G. H. Audio System Auxiliary Power Outlet Cupholder Ashtray I. J. K. L. Cigarette Lighter Convenience Tray Horn Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever 2-49 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 118
yellowblue Instrument Cluster (United States version shown, Canada similar.) 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 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 119
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. Trip in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). To reset the trip odometer, fully press the reset button located near the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 120
problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual 's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They're a big help. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part the driver's - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 121
engine or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with this light on, it helps to turn off all your accessories - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 122
off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period. This condition is - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 123
warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. If the If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) CAUTION: United States Canada Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 124
engine is too hot! United States Canada With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That's normal. If the light stays on, or comes on when you're driving, your vehicle needs service problem. It means that your engine - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 125
designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. United States Canada NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 126
fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle's emission controls and may cause the SERVICE ENGINE a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. 2-58 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 127
seconds and restart the engine. If the light fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 128
low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as possible. NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 129
others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. This light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to START. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty. The light will stay - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 130
starting the engine. (United States version, Canada similar.) The gage will first indicate E (Empty) before you are out of fuel, and you should get more fuel as soon as possible. If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 131
At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads F (Full). D The gage doesn't go back to E (Empty) when you turn off the ignition. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. D It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated. For example, the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 132
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(If Equipped) AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) Remote Compact Disc Player (If Equipped) Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped) Understanding Radio Reception Tips About Your Audio System Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Care of Your Compact Discs Care of - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 134
these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your van. Your vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in lets you select the relative temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area of your vehicle. This knob will allow you to adjust the relative - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 135
panel lets you select the relative temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area of your vehicle. This knob will allow you to adjust the relative helps to maximize your air conditioner's performance and your vehicle's fuel economy. This setting also cools the air the fastest. After the vehicle - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 136
panel outlets. BI-LEVEL A/C: Use this setting to divide airflow between the heater floor vents and instrument panel vents. The air conditioning compressor may operate in this setting to cool the air. VENT: This setting directs air through the instrument panel vents. HEAT: This setting directs - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 137
knob on the left side of the control panel to the desired blower setting. To activate the rear control, turn the fan knob on the front control to REAR CNTL. Front Passenger Control 3-5 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 138
or decrease in engine speed, due to compressor operation. This is normal because the system is designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep the desired temperature. Rear Passenger Control The rear control works just like the front control. It will allow second seat passengers to adjust the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 139
, your heating system will produce warmer air faster to heat the passenger compartment in cold weather. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in the Index. D Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle. Your vehicle has air vents in the center - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 140
appears on the display. Press and hold MN until the correct minute appears on the display. To display the clock with the ignition off, press RECALL or HR/MN and the time will be displayed for a few seconds. There is an initial two-second delay before the clock goes into the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 141
yellowblue Finding a Station AM-FM: Press the lower knob to switch between AM and FM. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations. SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 142
Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. AM knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this knob. When the radio - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 143
your preset stations. The system will scan through and play each preset station stored on your pushbuttons for a few seconds. Press either SEEK button or RECALL to stop scanning through the preset stations. 3-11 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 144
Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. the cassette tape. Press the SEEK left arrow to stop forwarding the tape. RECALL: Press this knob to switch tape sides. EJECT: Press this button to - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 145
) SCV: Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated Volume (SCV). recall the station frequency. AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob back - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 146
yellowblue SCAN: Press and hold SEEK for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display. SCAN allows you to listen to stations for a few seconds. The receiver will continue to scan and momentarily stop at each station until you press the button again. The sound will mute while scanning. PUSHBUTTONS: - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 147
Western) or JAZZ. To return to the manual mode, press and release this button until front speakers and counterclockwise for the rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. Push these knobs back the ignition off, press EJECT or RECALL. Then, insert the cassette tape. - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 148
yellowblue PREV (1): Press the PREV button or the SEEK left arrow to search for the previous selection. A minimum three-second blank gap is required for the player to stop at the beginning of the selection. The tape direction arrow will blink during the SEEK operation. PROG (2): Press this button to - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 149
after activating the bypass feature on your tape player. To activate the bypass feature, use the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY. 2. Turn the volume. The knob is capable of rotating continuously. RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this button. When - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 150
yellowblue SCV: Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated Volume (SCV). With SCV, your audio The display will show your selection. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored position when you're not using it. SEEK: Press - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 151
may want to decrease the treble. Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you're not using them C/W (Country/Western) or JAZZ. To return to the manual mode, press and release this button until the AUTO TONE the sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise for the rear speakers. - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 152
you are playing a CD, the letters CD will be next to the CD symbol. If the disc comes back out and ERR appears on the display, it could be that: PREV (1): Press PREV or the SEEK left wait about an hour and try again.) D The disc player is very hot. Press RECALL to make ERR go off the display. 3-20 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 153
The track number will also appear when a new track begins to play. Press RECALL again to return to the time display. AM-FM: While in the CD in the opening for more than a few seconds, the player will pull the CD back in. The radio will continue playing. When the ignition is off, press this button - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 154
. When a new track starts to play, the track number will also appear. Press RECALL a third time and the time of day will be displayed. D The disc is error recurs or cannot be corrected. PREV (1): Press this button to go back to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 155
to eject a compact disc. Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to three or four-digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle. 2. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. 3. Turn the radio off. - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 156
that your radio is secure. The LED indicator by the volume control will begin flashing when the ignition is turned off. Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition on. LOC will appear on - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 157
yellowblue Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until SEC shows on the display. 4. Press MN and 000 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 158
. The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership (GM Part No. 12344789). D Adjust the volume control to the lowest properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle's engine, Delco Electronics radio or other systems, and even damage them. Your - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 159
symbol on the display will flash, showing that the cut tape detection feature is no longer active. 5. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control: 1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press and hold the TAPE AUX button - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 160
yellowblue Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 161
yellowblue If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged, you can easily replace it. See your dealer for a replacement kit and follow the instructions in the kit. NOTICE: Don't lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication could damage it. NOTICE: Before entering an automatic car wash, turn off your - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 162
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yellowblue 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 4-6 4-6 4-9 4-11 4-12 4-13 4-14 4-16 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 164
never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly. Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. more difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting injury. Ask a passenger to help do things like this, or pull off the road in a safe - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 165
anyone needs to drive a vehicle: The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what if people do? How much is "too much" if the driver plans to drive? It's a lot less than many might think. Although it depends on - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 166
sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In a growing number of U.S. states, and throughout Canada, the limit is 0.08 percent. In some other countries, it's even lower. The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0.04 percent. The BAC will be over 0.10 percent after three - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 167
can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking -- driver or passenger -- is in a crash, that person's chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking. CAUTION - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 168
that's only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and frustration. But even in 3/4 of a second, a - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 169
braking and longer brake life. If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake normally but don't pump your brakes. If you do, the pedal while this test is going on. This is normal. United States Canada If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will stay on - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 170
pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the road is wet. You're driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 171
Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just assist because the engine stops or the driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 172
you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead. Try to adjust your speed so you can "drive" child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these problems by braking -- if you can stop in time. But sometimes - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 173
, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. You can turn the steering wheel up to one-quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. 4-11 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 174
yellowblue Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 175
of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. (Remember that don't have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, don't give up. Keep trying to steer and - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 176
reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-14 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 177
bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you're driving, don't wear sunglasses at to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn't lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 178
regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night blindness -- the inability to see in dim light -- and aren't even aware of it. Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can't stop, accelerate or turn as well because - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 179
often. But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 180
standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You'll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 181
are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. Freeway Driving and crisscross most large cities. You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") D Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 182
speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable serviced and maintained, it's ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you'll find experienced and able service - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 183
here are some tips: D Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? D Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? D Lamps: Are they safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? D Weather service 4-21 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 184
tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope. Driving on steep hills or mountains - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 185
a hill. You could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. down to a lower could be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 186
yellowblue Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: D Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. D You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 187
time 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 it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it's about freezing (32_F; 0_C) and freezing rain begins to - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 188
you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: D Turn on your hazard flashers. 4-26 You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 189
just a little on the side of the vehicle that's away from the wind. This will help keep CO out. Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 190
edge of the driver's door. The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Do not - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 191
turn, or in a crash. D Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly some of them are above the tops of the seats. D Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in your well -- or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 192
and fuel economy. that of your passengers. So please . This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. a lower gear) when towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in THIRD (3) when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 193
yellowblue Three important considerations have to do with weight: Axle Engine Ratio 4.3L 3.42 3.73 5.0L 3.42 5.7L 3.42 3.73 4.3L 3.42 4.10 5.0L 3.42 5.7L 3.42 3.73 4.10 6.5L following chart shows how much your trailer can weigh, based upon vehicle model and options. Model G1500 G2500 G3500 4-31 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 194
equipment, passengers and cargo in the towing vehicle must be subtracted from the above maximum trailer weights. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at the address listed in your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. In Canada, write - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 195
of the driver's door or see "Tire Loading" in the Index. Then be sure you don't go over the GVW limit for hitch. Here are some rules to follow: D The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for Safety Chains You it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 196
cause unconsciousness or death. (See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index.) To maximize rear or another opening, drive with your front, main heating or cooling system on and well. You could even lose your brakes. pressure? If not, the trailer brake system trailer parts take 3,000 psi (20 650 kPa) of - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 197
. And, because you're a good deal longer, you'll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 198
if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It's important to (P) for a few minutes before turning the engine off. If you do get the overheat warning, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. Turn Signals When Towing - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 199
brake and then shift to PARK (P). 5. Release the regular brakes. D Start your engine; D Shift into a gear; and D Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on store the chocks. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you're pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 200
assembly is stored under the vehicle, along the driver's side rear corner of the frame rail. The brakes (eight-wire harness only) D Orange: Trailer accessory (eight-wire harness only) D White (heavy be damaged. D D D D D Light Green: Back-up lamps Brown: Parking lamps Yellow: Left stoplamp and - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 201
'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-9 5-10 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine) 5-12 5-20 5-20 5-21 5-35 Cooling System (Gasoline Engine) Engine Fan Noise If a Tire Goes Flat - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 202
top of the steering column all the way down to make your front and rear turn signals flash on and off. Your hazard warning 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 warning flashers - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 203
yellowblue Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can use them to warn others. Set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 204
could save your radio. NOTICE: If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. If you have a diesel engine vehicle with two batteries (or more) you should know before you begin that, especially in cold weather, you may not be able to get enough - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 205
eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately. CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-5 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 206
connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to an unpainted metal engine part or a body metal surface. Don't connect positive (+) to negative (-) or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 207
's negative (-) terminal. Don't let the other end touch anything until the next step. 9. Make your last connection away from the battery, to the engine block, frame or other unpainted metal parts of your vehicle. A ground location has been provided through a stud attached to the body surface. 5-7 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 208
. Now start the vehicle with the good 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. A. Engine Block, Frame, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Body Surface B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery 5-8 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 209
D Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. D Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. D Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured towing from the front. D Towing Limits -- 35 mph (56 km/h), 50 miles (80 km) Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 210
in it can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 211
or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If the warning doesn't come back on, you can drive normally - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 212
decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark. A. Radiator Pressure Cap B. Coolant Recovery Tank C. Engine Fan(s) If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. 5-12 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 213
engine parts, can be very hot. Don't touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don't run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 214
when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down. If it doesn't, your vehicle needs service. Turn off the engine. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 215
the proper coolant mixture. CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL COLD mark, start - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 216
yellowblue CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap -- even a little -- they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 217
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. 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 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 218
mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for more information about the proper 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. 5-18 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 219
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 the base of the filler neck. 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 220
engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged. This improves fuel economy about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 221
vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. Turn off the engine. To be even more certain the vehicle won't move, you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. That would be the tire on - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 222
position under the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by a jack. Always tighten the tire cargo vans, and all passenger vans except those with the 15-passenger seating arrangement, the jack is secured in the rear passenger ) between the ground and the rear bumper or any trailer hitch, jack up the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 223
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 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 224
yellowblue When the tire has been lowered, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening. Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. If you are changing a flat rear tire and the vehicle is already jacked up, use the jack handle and - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 225
yellowblue Jacking Tool Storage A. Socket B. Jack Handle C. Ratchet D. Jacking Tool Storage Box E. Jack Handle Extension The tools you'll be using include the jack (A), jack handle extension (B), jack handle (C), socket (D) and the ratchet (E). 5-25 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 226
yellowblue Removing the Wheel Covers and Locking Wheel Nuts 2. Loosen the plastic nut caps. 1. You will need to take off the wheel nut caps to reach your wheel nuts. When using the ratchet and socket, make sure the DOWN side faces you. 5-26 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 227
yellowblue 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. 5-27 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 228
yellowblue 2. The jack has 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. Turn the ratchet clockwise. That will raise the jack lift head a little. Front Position 5-28 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 229
jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Rear Position Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 230
yellowblue 6. Remove all the wheel nuts, and take off the flat tire. 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the ratchet clockwise. 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. 5-30 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 231
you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 232
wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. 11. Put the wheel cover back on, if you have one. Remove any wheel blocks. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened original storage position before you begin driving again. The next part will show you how. 5-32 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 233
yellowblue Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. 1. Put - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 234
yellowblue 3. Pull the wheel toward the rear of the vehicle, keeping the cable tight. 4. Attach the ratchet, with the UP side facing you, to the extension. 5-34 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 235
an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you're stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don't spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer. 5. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 236
wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 237
6-31 Service Fuel (Gasoline 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) Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) Automatic Transmission - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 238
GM parts have one of these marks: Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you'll want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see "Service and Owner - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 239
knocking, your engine needs service. But don't worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you're accelerating or driving up a hill. That's normal, and you don't have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging. It's the heavy, constant knock that means you have a problem. Adding Equipment - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 240
. If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for service. To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your emission control system to function properly - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 241
Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Filling Your Tank (Gasoline Engine) If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Filling Your Tank (Diesel Engine)" in the Diesel Engine Supplement. The fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the driver's side of your vehicle. CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 242
from the hook on the filler door. CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right. 6-6 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 243
back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel is complete. D Don't smoke while pumping gasoline. NOTICE: If you need - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 244
fan. To open the hood, first pull this handle inside the vehicle. It is just in front of the driver's side door frame near the floor. CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 245
yellowblue Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood hinge. The underhood lamp (if equipped) 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. 6-9 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 246
yellowblue When you lift the hood, you'll see these items: A. Battery B. Coolant Recovery Tank C. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Engine Oil Fill E. Transmission Dipstick F. Air Cleaner G. Power Steering Reservoir H. Brake Master Cylinder I. Windshield Washer Fluid 6-10 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 247
engine and air conditioning, your vehicle will have a auxiliary engine fan in addition to the belt driven fan. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure of noise control, prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 248
you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick has a yellow handle and is located near the center of the engine compartment. Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 249
it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. NOTICE: Don't add too much oil. If your engine has 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 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 250
range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you're through. What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle front of the oil container. If you have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 251
50. Engine Oil Additives engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine for your engine at service, police, taxi or other commercial application. Driving under these conditions causes engine - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 252
a service station or a local recycling center for help. To remove the air cleaner filter: 1. Loosen the screw bolt to air induct hose. 2. Remove the three bolts holding the air cleaner housing in place. 3. Remove the full air housing. 4. Unsnap the three clips. Then tilt the top cover up and back to - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 253
"Normal Replacement Parts" for the proper filter to use. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter and crankcase ventilation filter. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 254
the fluid and filter every 100,000 miles (166 000 km). See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to get - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 255
with the engine off and is used only as a reference. Let the engine run (10_C), you may have to idle the engine longer. Should the fluid level be low engine, follow these steps: D Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine the center of the engine compartment. Flip the handle up and then - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 256
check or in the HOT area or cross-hatched area for a hot check. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, 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 DEXRONR-III - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 257
to change it. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. Radiator Pressure Cap The radiator pressure cap must be tightly installed with the the radiator filler neck. Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine cooling system. The thermostat stops the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 258
extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see "Engine engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine . Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warning - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 259
DEX-COOLR coolant. NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn't be covered much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 260
have to add coolant at the radiator. Never turn the radiator pressure cap -- even a little -- when the engine and radiator are hot. Add coolant mixture at the recovery on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 261
yellowblue Power Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. 6-25 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 262
damage hoses and seals. Adding Washer Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield 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 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 263
NOTICE: D When using concentrated washer fluid, D follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. Don't mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn't clean as well - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 264
normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and your - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 265
dirt from entering the reservoir. NOTICE: D Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they'll have to be replaced. Don't let someone put in the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 266
front manual under Part serviced. NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 267
adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying passenger's side of the engine compartment. The second battery is located on the driver's side framerail. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts balance between your front and rear brakes can - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 268
not listed in this section, contact your GM dealer service department. Before replacing any bulbs, make sure all lamps are off and the vehicle is not running. See "Replacement Bulbs" in the Index. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 269
the headlamp. 3. Without removing the headlamp assembly itself, remove the bulb assembly from the back of the headlamp on the driver's side by turning the bulb counterclockwise one quarter of a turn. 4. On the passenger's side, turn the bulb clockwise one quarter of a turn. Also, to remove the bulb - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 270
Parking/Turn Signal Lamps To replace the front parking/turn signal lamps: 5. Install a new bulb. Do not handle the glass part of the bulb. 6. Reverse the previous steps to reinstall the headlamp. 1. Remove the outer screws from the parking/turn signal lamp lens assembly. (There are - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 271
yellowblue 2. Remove the lamp from the grille. 3. Squeeze the tab on the side of the bulb assembly while turning it counterclockwise. Remove the bulb assembly from the back of the lens and replace the bulb. Reverse Steps 2 and 3 to replace the bulb. Turn the socket clockwise to replace it in the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 272
yellowblue Sidemarker Lamps 2. Unclip the bottom of the lamp from the grille. 1. Remove the screw from the top of the lens. 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 the lamp. 6-36 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 273
yellowblue Taillamps 1. Open the rear door. 3. Remove the nuts with a deep socket wrench. 2. Push the socket protector until you can see the fasteners. 6-37 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 274
yellowblue 5. Lift the lamp as you rotate it toward the rear of the vehicle. 4. Remove the hidden upper nuts. 6-38 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 275
yellowblue 6. Squeeze the tab on the side of the sockets while turning them counterclockwise to remove. 7. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it. Install the new bulb. 8. Reverse the above steps to reinstall the lamp. 6-39 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 276
blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking. See "Wiper Blade Check" in Section 7 of this manual under Part B "Owner Checks and Service" for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. To remove the type with a release - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 277
you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. CAUTION: (Continued) serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. Overinflated tires - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 278
The Certification/Tire label, which is on the rear edge of the driver's door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your vehicle has much flexing D Too much heat D Tire overloading D Bad wear D Bad handling D Bad fuel economy. NOTICE: (Continued) 6-42 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 279
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can't tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they're underinflated. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 280
CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become on each side are lined up. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certification/Tire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 281
a lot of driving on high-crown roads, you can reduce tire wear by adding 5 psi (35 kPa) to the tire pressure in the outer tires. Be sure to return to the recommended pressures when no longer driving under those conditions. See "Changing a Flat Tire" in the Index for more information. You need - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 282
way your vehicle will continue to 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 have an all-season tread design, the TPC number will be followed by an "MS" (for mud and snow - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 283
depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. CAUTION: If you United States.) The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 284
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 285
wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 286
a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you're cleaning - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 287
they can all damage your vehicle, too. Don't use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: D D D D Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents D D D D Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 288
or cloth. 7. Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry. Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit 2. If a stain remains, follow the multi-purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier. 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 289
yellowblue Fabric Protection Your vehicle has upholstery and carpet that has been treated with Scotchgardt Fabric Protector, a 3M product. It protects fabrics by repelling oil and water, which are the carriers of most stains. Even with this protection, you still need to clean your upholstery and - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 290
be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon AmiR Powder (non-scratching glass cleaning powder), GM Part No. 1050011. The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water. Grime from the windshield will stick to the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 291
surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 292
wash 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 use chrome - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 293
, 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 up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer's body and - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 294
corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system causes this, GM will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within conversions or equipment not made or sold by General Motors are not - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 295
acrylics, Plexiglas , plastic, rubber and vinyl Cleans carpets, seats, interior trim, door panels and floor mats Spray on and rinse with water oz. (0.473 L) Surface Cleaner See your General Motors Parts Department for these products. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. 6-59 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 296
this label on the rear edge of the front passenger door. It's very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver's side. You can see it if you look - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 297
has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle" in the Index. Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is the overload is caused by some electrical problem and not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed. 6-61 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 298
Instrument Panel Fuse 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 counterclockwise. Be sure to use the correct fuse. If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a spare fuse - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 299
Dome/RDG Lamps, Vanity Mirrors, Power Mirrors IP Cluster, DRL Relay, DRL Module, HDLP Switch, Keyless Entry Illumination, Low Coolant Module 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 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 300
Front Turn, RR Turn, Back-up Lamps, BTSI Solenoid Radio (Ign, Accy), Upfitter Provision Relay 4WAL PCM, ABS, Cruise Control Radio (Battery), Power Antenna PRNDL, Automatic Transmission Passlock Rear Window Defog -RR HVAC Controls, HIGH, MED, LOW Relays Power Door Lock, Six-Way Power Seat, Keyless - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 301
Center The fuse block is on the driver's side of the engine compartment at the rear. NAME IGN B IGN A BATT LIGHTING RR BLOWER ENG-I CIRCUITS PROTECTED Ignition Switch Starter Relay, Ignition Switch Instrument Panel Fuse Block Instrument Panel Fuse Block, Headlamp Switch Rear Auxiliary Blower Motor - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 302
VCM, Fuel Injectors, Coil Driver Horn Relay, Underhood Lamp(s) Left-hand Headlamp (Export only) Left-hand High-beam Headlamp (Export only) PCM, Fuel Solenoid Driver, Engine Shutoff Solenoid Air Conditioning Clutch Relay Fuel Pump Relay, VCM, PCM, Fuel Pump and Engine Oil Pressure Switch Replacement - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 303
printing, and are subject to change. If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built, or the service manual for the chassis or refer to the body manufacturer's publications. Engine Identification -- Gasoline Engines Engine Type VIN Code Fuel System - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 304
"VORTEC"4300 V6 "VORTEC"5000 V8 "VORTEC"5700 V8 "VORTEC"7400 V8 VIN W M R J Quantity With Filter 4.5 Quarts (4.3 L) 5 Quarts (4.8 L) 5 Quarts (4.8 L) 6.6 Quarts (6.24 L) After refill, the level MUST be rechecked. Add enough engine oil so that the fluid is within the proper operating range. See - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 305
yellowblue Fuel Tank Capacity (Approximate) TYPE Standard Tank Standard Tank Optional Tank* QUANTITY 31 Gallons (117.33 L) 33 Gallons (124.90 L) 55 Gallons (208.18 L) MODEL TYPE Passenger and Cargo Cab and Chassis Cab and Chassis ** 159", 177" Wheelbase Vehicles Only. 6-69 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 306
not compatible with R-12 refrigerant in an air conditioning system. R-12 in an R-134a system will 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 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 307
yellowblue Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Engine VIN Oil Filter Air Cleaner Filter * PCV Valve Spark Plugs Fuel Filter Radiator Cap "VORTEC"4300 V6 W PF52 41-932 GF481 RC36 * Replace with AC Air Filter, Part No. A917C and for severe dusty conditions, use AC Air Filter, Part No. 1236C. 6-71 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 308
yellowblue NOTES 6-72 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 309
/Highway Definition -- Gasoline Engines Long Trip/Highway Intervals -- Gasoline Engines 7-8 7-27 7-38 7-42 7-43 7-45 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance Part B: Owner Checks and Services Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Part D: Recommended Fluids and - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 310
good condition, please maintain your vehicle properly. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your dealer for details. 7-2 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 311
, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer's service department or another qualified service center do these jobs. "Part B: Owner Checks and Services" tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what you can easily do to - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 312
to use are listed in Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. These schedules are for vehicles that: D carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 313
(50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Filter Replacement. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transmission Service (vehicles over 8600 GVWR or driven under severe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 314
(or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on the following pages. Long Trip/Highway Definition -- Gasoline Engines Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions from the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 315
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transmission Service (vehicles over 8600 GVWR or driven under severe conditions only). Long Trip/Highway Intervals -- Gasoline Engines Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Exhaust Gas - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 316
Owner Checks and Services" and "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" following. # Lubricate the front fluid and refill at first engine oil change. More frequent lubrication recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle's useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 317
(See footnote #.) j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote **.) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check axle - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 318
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 319
information. (See footnote +.) 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 320
footnote **.) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). j Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 321
in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check axle - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 322
(See footnote #.) j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote **.) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check axle - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 323
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote **.) j Clean and repack the front wheel - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 324
at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 325
in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check axle - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 326
replace as required. This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States. Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote[.) j Conduct Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 327
in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check axle - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 328
000 km) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 329
only to vehicles sold in the United States. 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check axle fluid level - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 330
(See footnote #.) j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote **.) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check axle - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 331
fluid as needed. (See footnote **.) j Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). j Replace fuel filter. j Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote[.) An Emission Control Service. 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) DATE ACTUAL - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 332
(See footnote #.) j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote **.) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check axle - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 333
Maintenance -- Gasoline Engines 100,000 Miles filter. j Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. An Emission Control Service. j Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. j Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. j Change automatic transmission fluid and filter - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 334
(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 cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-26 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 335
km). See "Owner Checks and Services" and "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" following. # Lubricate the front suspension, kingpin engine oil change. California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 336
additional information. (See footnote +.) 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: j Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 337
j Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). j Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) j Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 338
additional information. (See footnote +.) 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: j Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 339
Engines j Vehicles With GVWR Above 10,000 lbs. Only: Inspect shields for damage or j looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is a Noise Emission Control Service police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 340
repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). j Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) j Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. 60,000 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 341
Engines j Replace fuel filter. j j j j j An Emission Control Service. (See footnote[.) Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 342
the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) j j j j Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 343
as needed. (See footnote **.) j Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). j Replace fuel filter. j Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote[.) An Emission Control Service. (Continued) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) DATE - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 344
the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) j j j Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 345
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 cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. SERVICED BY: 7-37 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 346
yellowblue Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be details. At Each Fuel Fill It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 347
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed. At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all hood hinges, hood prop rod pivot, fuel filler door, rear compartment hinges - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 348
immediately if it 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. CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 349
PARK (P) Mechanism Check With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Underbody Flushing Service - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 350
services may be found in a service manual. See "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. Engine ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 351
GM GoodwrenchR DEX-COOLR or HavolineR DEX-COOLR Coolant. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index. USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Solvent Parking Brake Cable Guides FLUID/LUBRICANT Delco Supreme 11R Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 12377967 or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid). GM OptikleenR Washer - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 352
or GC-LB. USAGE One-Piece Propshaft Spline FLUID/LUBRICANT Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345879) or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830. Front Wheel Bearings Differential, Rear Axle Propshaft Splines and Universal Joints Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 353
yellowblue Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from "Owner Checks and Services" or "Periodic Maintenance" can be added - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 354
yellowblue Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-46 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 355
Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. 8-2 8-4 8-4 8-5 8-6 8-7 8-8 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Safety Defects to General Motors Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada 8- 8-1 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 356
yellowblue Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer's sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 357
help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa any additional rights you may have. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 358
(2438). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to Chevrolet's Customer Assistance Center. United States - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 359
-6800 If toll free service is not available in the Caribbean, call Puerto Rico 1-787-763-1315. GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 360
two levels of service to the customer, Basic Care and Courtesy Care: D D D D 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 1999 Chevrolet, membership in Roadside - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 361
offers Courtesy Transportation for customers needing warranty service. Courtesy Transportation will be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasers of 1999 Chevrolet passenger cars and light duty trucks. (Please - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 362
customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail purchase/lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helps minimize your - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 363
maximum of $30.00 per day supported by receipts. This requires that you are responsible for fuel usage charges and may as shuttle service, may of Canada Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled "Warranty and Owner - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 364
recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Transport Canada - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 365
7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals, owner's manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 366
Helm, Incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1999 CHEVROLET SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 367
MODEL NAME YEAR 1999 1999 1999 1999 QTY. PRICE EACH* $90.00 $50.00 $20.00 $15.00 TOTAL PRICE 1 9 9 9 G M S H I P T O PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION Service Manual Car & Light Truck Transmission Unit Repair Owner's Manual In Portfolio Owner's Manual Without Portfolio NOTE: Dealers - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 368
yellowblue NOTES 8-14 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 369
Does it Restrain ...1-30 How it Works ...1-28 Location ...1-28 Readiness Light ...1-27, 2-53 Servicing ...1-31 What Makes it Inflate ...1-29 What Will You See After it Inflates ...1-30 When Master Cylinder ...6-27 Parking ...2-24 Pedal Travel ...6-30 Replacing System Parts ...6-31 Battery 9- 9-1 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 370
Seat Position ...1-52 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position ...1-54 Securing in the Center Seat Position ...1-54 Securing in the Passenger Seat Position ...1-56 Securing in the Right Front Seat ...6-53 Outside of Your Vehicle ...6-55 Special Problems ...6-52 Stains ...6-51 Tires ...6-57 Vinyl - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 371
Door Locks ...2-4 Rear ...2-13 Sliding ...2-9 Storage ...2-47 Storage Pocket ...2-47 Swing-Out Side ...2-11 Drive Position, Automatic Transmission ...2-23 Driver 61 Electronic Road Speed Governor (Gasoline Engines) ...2-52 Engine ...6-10 Air Cleaner/Filter ...6-16 Coolant ...6-22 Coolant Level Check - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 372
...6-34 Front Storage Area ...2-47 Fuel ...6-3 Canada ...6-3 Filling a Portable Container ...6-7 Filling Your Tank ...6-5 Gage ...2-62 In Foreign Countries ...6-5 Tank Capacity ...6-69 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...6-61 Engine Coolant Temperature ...2-56 Engine Oil Pressure ...2-60 Fuel ...2-62 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 373
...6-8 Prop ...6-9 Release ...6-8 Horn ...2-33 Hydroplaning ...4-17 gnition Switch Certification/Tire ...4-28 Service Parts Identification ...6-60 Tire- 39 Interior ...2-43 Safety Belt Reminder ...1-11, 2-52 Security ...2-61 Service Engine Soon ...2-57, 2-60 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-28 K Labels I - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 374
Schedule ...7-1 Owner Checks and Services ...7-38 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-42 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...7-43 Scheduled Maintenance Services ...7-4 Maintenance, Underbody ...6-58 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ...4-37 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...2-57, 2-60 Manual Front Seat - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 375
...5-1 Publications, Service and Owner ...8-11 adiator ...5-17 Radiator Pressure Cap ...6-21 Radio Reception ...3-25 Radios ...3-8, 3-10, 3-13, 3-17 Rain, Driving In ...4-16 Reading Lamps ...2-44 Rear Axle ...6-21 Door Security Locks ...2-5 Outside Seat Position ...1-33 Seat Passengers ...1-33 Rear - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 376
60 Key Lock Cylinder ...7-39 Manuals, Ordering ...8-11 Parts Identification Label ...6-60 Publications, Ordering ...8-11 Work, Doing Your Own ...6-2 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service and Owner Publications ...8-11 Service Publications ...8-11 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-31 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 377
Tape Player Care ...3-26 Temperature Control, Rear Passenger ...3-5 Theft ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-23 Thermostat ...6-21 Third Gear, Automatic Check ...7-38 Inspection and Rotation ...6-43 Loading ...4-28 Pressure ...6-42 Temperature ...6-48 Taillamp Bulb Replacement ...6-37 9-9 - 1999 Chevrolet Express Van | Owner's Manual - Page 378
yellowblue nderbody Flushing Service ...7-41 Underbody Maintenance ...6-58 Control ...4-6 Damage Warnings ...iv Identification Number ...6-60 Loading ...4-28 Storage ...6-31 Ventilation System ...3-7 Visor Vanity Mirrors ...2-48 Visors, Sun ...2-48 arning
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The 1999 Chevrolet Express Owner’s Manual
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Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system.
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Features and Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
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Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.
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Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
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Problems on the Road
This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.
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Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good.
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Maintenance Schedule
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
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Customer Assistance Information
This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8
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Index
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.