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(g) Vehicles with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) above 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) only: Inspect shields for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable to vehicles sold in the United States and recommended for vehicles sold in Canada. (h) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. − When doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery service. (i) Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer/retailer perform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-25 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap, and filler neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. (j) A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked. Add fluid if needed. (k) Inspect system. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve works properly, if equipped. Replace as needed. (l) If driving regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. (m) Check system for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator or cruise control cables. (n) Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary. (o) Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation. Check to be sure vent hose is unobstructed, clear, and free of debris. During any maintenance, if a power washer is used to clean mud and dirt from the underbody, care should be taken to not directly spray the transfer case output seals. High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid. Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and should be replaced. (p) Severe Service: Change transfer case fluid if the vehicle is mainly used for trailer towing or driven in city traffic, wet environment, or high ambient temperatures. 6-10

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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(g)

Vehicles with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

above 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) only: Inspect shields for

damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required.

This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable to

vehicles sold in the United States and recommended

for vehicles sold in Canada.

(h)

Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the

vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these

conditions:

In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature

regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.

In hilly or mountainous terrain.

When doing frequent trailer towing.

Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery

service.

(i)

Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. This service

can be complex; you should have your dealer/retailer

perform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-25

for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,

condenser, pressure cap, and filler neck. Pressure

test the cooling system and pressure cap.

(j)

A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a

problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and

the fluid level checked. Add fluid if needed.

(k)

Inspect system. Check all fuel and vapor lines and

hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition.

Check that the purge valve works properly, if equipped.

Replace as needed.

(l)

If driving regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the

filter at each engine oil change.

(m)

Check system for interference or binding and for

damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed.

Replace any components that have high effort or

excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator or cruise

control cables.

(n)

Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or

obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary.

(o)

Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and

proper installation. Check to be sure vent hose is

unobstructed, clear, and free of debris. During any

maintenance, if a power washer is used to clean mud

and dirt from the underbody, care should be taken to

not directly spray the transfer case output seals. High

pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate

the transfer case fluid. Contaminated fluid will decrease

the life of the transfer case and should be replaced.

(p)

Severe Service: Change transfer case fluid if the

vehicle is mainly used for trailer towing or driven in city

traffic, wet environment, or high ambient temperatures.

6-10