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Cold Temperature Operation If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below −20°F (−29°C), use either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 engine oil. Both provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. Always use an oil that meets the required specification, GM6094M. See "What Kind of Engine Oil to Use" for more information. Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, the system must be reset every time the oil is changed. When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-48. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year. However, the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer/retailer has trained service people who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset the system. It is also important to check the oil regularly and keep it at the proper level. If the system is ever reset accidentally, the oil must be changed at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since the last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil Flushes Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils with the starburst symbol that meet GM Standard GM6094M are all that is needed for good performance and engine protection. Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. 5-18

Section	Page
2009 Chevrolet Express BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint System	5
Front Seats	6
Manual Seats	6
Power Seat	7
Reclining Seatbacks	7
Rear Seats	9
Rear Seat Operation	9
Safety Belts	14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Lap-Shoulder Belt	27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	32
Safety Belt Extender	32
Child Restraints	33
Older Children	33
Infants and Young Children	36
Child Restraint Systems	39
Where to Put the Restraint	41
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	43
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	49
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (With Passenger Sensing System)	52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (With Airbag On-Off Switch)	56
Airbag System	60
Where Are the Airbags?	62
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	65
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	67
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	67
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	68
Airbag Off Switch	69
Passenger Sensing System	72
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	77
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	78
Restraint System Check	79
Checking the Restraint Systems	79
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	80
Features and Controls	81
Keys	82
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	83
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	84
Doors and Locks	86
Door Locks	86
Power Door Locks	87
Cargo Door Relocking	87
Delayed Locking	87
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	87
Automatic Door Lock	88
Automatic Door Unlock	88
Rear Door Security Locks	88
Lockout Protection	89
Sliding Side Door	89
Rear Doors	92
Windows	93
Manual Windows	94
Power Windows	94
Swing-Out Windows	95
Enhanced Technology Glass	96
Sun Visors	96
Theft-Deterrent Systems	96
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer	97
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation	97
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	99
New Vehicle Break-In	99
Ignition Positions	99
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	100
Starting the Engine	100
Fast Idle System	102
Engine Coolant Heater	103
Automatic Transmission Operation	104
Tow/Haul Mode	107
Parking Brake	108
Shifting Into Park	109
Shifting Out of Park	110
Parking Over Things That Burn	111
Engine Exhaust	111
Running the Vehicle While Parked	112
Mirrors	113
Manual Rearview Mirror	113
Outside Manual Mirrors	113
Outside Towing Mirrors	113
Outside Power Mirrors	114
Outside Convex Mirror	114
Outside Heated Mirrors	115
Storage Areas	115
Instrument Panel	117
Instrument Panel Overview	120
Hazard Warning Flashers	122
Horn	122
Tilt Wheel	122
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	123
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	123
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	124
Flash-to-Pass	124
Windshield Wipers	124
Windshield Washer	125
Cruise Control	125
Exterior Lamps	128
Headlamps on Reminder	129
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	130
Automatic Headlamp System	130
Instrument Panel Brightness	131
Dome Lamps	131
Dome Lamp Override	131
Entry/Exit Lighting	132
Reading Lamps	132
Electric Power Management	132
Battery Run-Down Protection	133
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	133
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	134
Climate Controls	134
Climate Control System	134
Outlet Adjustment	136
Rear Heating System	137
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System	138
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	139
Instrument Panel Cluster	140
Speedometer and Odometer	141
Trip Odometer	141
Safety Belt Reminders	142
Airbag Readiness Light	143
Airbag Off Light	144
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	145
Charging System Light	146
Voltmeter Gage	147
Brake System Warning Light	147
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	148
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	149
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	149
Tire Pressure Light	150
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	150
Oil Pressure Gage	153
Oil Pressure Light	154
Security Light	155
Cruise Control Light	155
Highbeam On Light	155
Tow/Haul Mode Light	156
Fuel Gage	156
Driver Information Center (DIC)	157
DIC Operation and Displays	157
DIC Compass	162
DIC Warnings and Messages	164
DIC Vehicle Customization	173
Audio System(s)	180
Setting the Clock	181
Radio(s)	183
Using an MP3	194
Theft-Deterrent Feature	198
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	199
Radio Reception	200
Fixed Mast Antenna	200
Driving Your Vehicle	201
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	202
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	202
Defensive Driving	202
Drunk Driving	203
Control of a Vehicle	203
Braking	204
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	205
Braking in Emergencies	205
StabiliTrak® System	206
Locking Rear Axle	208
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	208
Steering	209
Off-Road Recovery	210
Passing	211
Loss of Control	211
Driving at Night	212
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	213
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	214
Highway Hypnosis	214
Hill and Mountain Roads	215
Winter Driving	216
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	218
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	218
Loading the Vehicle	219
Towing	224
Towing Your Vehicle	224
Recreational Vehicle Towing	224
Towing a Trailer	227
Service and Appearance Care	241
Service	243
Accessories and Modifications	243
California Proposition 65 Warning	244
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	244
Doing Your Own Service Work	244
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	245
Fuel	245
Gasoline Octane	246
Gasoline Specifications	246
California Fuel	246
Additives	247
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	248
Fuels in Foreign Countries	249
Filling the Tank	250
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	252
Checking Things Under the Hood	252
Hood Release	253
Engine Compartment Overview	254
Engine Oil	255
Engine Oil Life System	258
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	260
Automatic Transmission Fluid	261
Cooling System	264
Engine Coolant	265
Radiator Pressure Cap	272
Engine Overheating	272
Engine Fan Noise	274
Power Steering Fluid	275
Windshield Washer Fluid	276
Brakes	277
Battery	280
Jump Starting	281
All-Wheel Drive	285
Rear Axle	286
Front Axle	287
Noise Control System	288
Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited	288
Bulb Replacement	289
Halogen Bulbs	289
Headlamps	289
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps	291
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	292
Taillamps	292
Replacement Bulbs	293
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	294
Tires	295
Tire Sidewall Labeling	296
Tire Terminology and Definitions	300
Inflation - Tire Pressure	304
Dual Tire Operation	305
Tire Pressure Monitor System	306
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	307
Tire Inspection and Rotation	311
When It Is Time for New Tires	313
Buying New Tires	314
Different Size Tires and Wheels	316
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	317
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	318
Wheel Replacement	318
Tire Chains	320
If a Tire Goes Flat	321
Changing a Flat Tire	322
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	323
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	326
Secondary Latch System	334
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	337
Spare Tire	338
Appearance Care	339
Interior Cleaning	339
Fabric/Carpet	340
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	341
Care of Safety Belts	342
Weatherstrips	342
Washing Your Vehicle	342
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	343
Finish Care	343
Windshield and Wiper Blades	344
Aluminum Wheels	344
Tires	345
Sheet Metal Damage	345
Finish Damage	345
Underbody Maintenance	346
Chemical Paint Spotting	346
Vehicle Identification	346
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	346
Service Parts Identification Label	347
Electrical System	347
Add-On Electrical Equipment	347
Headlamp Wiring	347
Windshield Wiper Fuses	347
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	348
Floor Console Fuse Block	348
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	350
Capacities and Specifications	354
Maintenance Schedule	357
Maintenance Schedule	358
Introduction	358
Maintenance Requirements	358
Your Vehicle and the Environment	358
Using the Maintenance Schedule	359
Scheduled Maintenance	360
Additional Required Services	363
Maintenance Footnotes (Gasoline Engine)	365
Owner Checks and Services	367
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km)	367
At Each Fuel Fill	367
At Least Once a Month	368
At Least Once a Year	368
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	371
Maintenance Replacement Parts	373
Engine Drive Belt Routing	374
Maintenance Record	375
Customer Assistance Information	379
Customer Assistance and Information	380
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	380
Online Owner Center	383
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	384
Customer Assistance Offices	384
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	385
Roadside Assistance Program	386
Scheduling Service Appointments	388
Courtesy Transportation	388
Collision Damage Repair	390
Reporting Safety Defects	393
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	393
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	393
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	393
Service Publications Ordering Information	394
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	395
Event Data Recorders	396
OnStar®	397
Navigation System	397
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	397

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Cold Temperature Operation

If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature

falls below

20°F (

29°C), use either an SAE 5W-30

synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 engine oil. Both provide

easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low

temperatures. Always use an oil that meets the required

specification, GM6094M. See “What Kind of Engine

Oil to Use” for more information.

Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil

Flushes

Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended

oils with the starburst symbol that meet GM Standard

GM6094M are all that is needed for good performance

and engine protection.

Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and

could cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle

warranty.

Engine Oil Life System

When to Change Engine Oil

This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when

to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on

engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on

mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at

which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably.

For the oil life system to work properly, the system must

be reset every time the oil is changed.

When the system has calculated that oil life has been

diminished, it indicates that an oil change is necessary.

A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on.

See

DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-48

. Change

the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles

(1 000 km). It is possible that, if driving under the best

conditions, the oil life system might not indicate that an oil

change is necessary for over a year. However, the engine

oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at

this time the system must be reset. Your dealer/retailer

has trained service people who will perform this work

using genuine parts and reset the system. It is also

important to check the oil regularly and keep it at the

proper level.

If the system is ever reset accidentally, the oil must be

changed at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since the last oil

change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever

the oil is changed.

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