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12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑12 for more information. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Capacities Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information. 9.5 L 11.8 L 13.1 L 12.3 L 14.6 L 16.1 L 10.0 qt 12.4 qt 13.8 qt 13.0 qt 15.4 qt 17.0 qt Cooling System without Rear Heat 4.3L V6 4.8L V8, 5.3L V8 6.0L V8 Cooling System with Rear Heat 4.3L V6 4.8L V8, 5.3L V8 6.0L V8

Section	Page
2013 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	3
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	10
Door Locks	11
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	12
Safety Belts	14
Airbag On-Off Switch	14
Passenger Sensing System	14
Mirror Adjustment	15
Steering Wheel Adjustment	16
Interior Lighting	16
Exterior Lighting	17
Windshield Wiper/Washer	18
Climate Controls	18
Transmission	19
Vehicle Features	20
Radio(s)	20
Satellite Radio	21
Portable Audio Devices	21
Bluetooth®	22
Steering Wheel Controls	22
Cruise Control	23
Navigation System	23
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	23
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	23
Power Outlets	24
Performance and Maintenance	24
StabiliTrak® System	24
Tire Pressure Monitor	25
Engine Oil Life System	25
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	25
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	26
Roadside Assistance Program	26
OnStar®	26
Keys, Doors, and Windows	27
Keys and Locks	27
Keys	27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	28
Remote Vehicle Start	30
Door Locks	32
Power Door Locks	33
Cargo Door Relocking	33
Delayed Locking	33
Automatic Door Locks	34
Lockout Protection	34
Safety Locks	34
Doors	35
Side Door (60/40 Swing-Out)	35
Sliding Door	36
Rear Doors	36
Vehicle Security	37
Immobilizer	37
Immobilizer Operation	37
Exterior Mirrors	39
Convex Mirrors	39
Manual Mirrors	39
Trailer-Tow Mirrors	40
Power Mirrors	40
Heated Mirrors	40
Interior Mirrors	41
Manual Rearview Mirror	41
Windows	41
Manual Windows	41
Power Windows	41
Swing-Out Windows	42
Enhanced Technology Glass	43
Sun Visors	44
Seats and Restraints	45
Head Restraints	46
Front Seats	46
Seat Adjustment	46
Power Seat Adjustment	47
Reclining Seatbacks	47
Rear Seats	48
Safety Belts	52
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	53
Lap-Shoulder Belt	54
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	58
Safety Belt Extender	59
Safety System Check	59
Safety Belt Care	59
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	59
Airbag System	60
Where Are the Airbags?	62
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	64
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	65
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	65
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	66
Airbag On-Off Switch	67
Passenger Sensing System	70
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	75
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	75
Airbag System Check	76
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	77
Child Restraints	77
Older Children	77
Infants and Young Children	79
Child Restraint Systems	82
Where to Put the Restraint	83
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	85
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	91
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	92
Securing Child Restraints (Front Seat-Passenger Sensing System)	94
Securing Child Restraints (Front Seat-Airbag On/Off Switch)	97
Storage	101
Storage Compartments	101
Front Storage	101
Instruments and Controls	103
Controls	104
Steering Wheel Adjustment	104
Steering Wheel Controls	104
Horn	105
Windshield Wiper/Washer	105
Compass	106
Clock	108
Power Outlets	109
Cigarette Lighter	109
Ashtrays	110
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	110
Instrument Cluster	111
Speedometer	112
Odometer	112
Trip Odometer	112
Fuel Gauge	112
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge	113
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	114
Voltmeter Gauge	115
Safety Belt Reminders	116
Airbag Readiness Light	116
Airbag On-Off Light	117
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	118
Charging System Light	119
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	119
Brake System Warning Light	122
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	123
Tow/Haul Mode Light	123
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	123
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	124
Tire Pressure Light	124
Engine Oil Pressure Light	125
Low Fuel Warning Light	125
Security Light	125
High-Beam On Light	126
Cruise Control Light	126
Information Displays	126
Driver Information Center (DIC)	126
Vehicle Messages	131
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	132
Brake System Messages	132
Compass Messages	132
Door Ajar Messages	132
Engine Cooling System Messages	133
Engine Oil Messages	134
Engine Power Messages	134
Fuel System Messages	135
Key and Lock Messages	135
Lamp Messages	135
Object Detection System Messages	135
Ride Control System Messages	136
Airbag System Messages	137
Security Messages	137
Service Vehicle Messages	138
Tire Messages	138
Transmission Messages	139
Vehicle Reminder Messages	140
Vehicle Personalization	140
Lighting	147
Exterior Lighting	147
Exterior Lamp Controls	147
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	148
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	148
Flash-to-Pass	148
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	148
Automatic Headlamp System	149
Hazard Warning Flashers	150
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	150
Interior Lighting	151
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	151
Dome Lamps	151
Reading Lamps	152
Lighting Features	152
Entry/Exit Lighting	152
Battery Load Management	152
Battery Power Protection	153
Infotainment System	155
Introduction	155
Infotainment	155
Theft-Deterrent Feature	156
Overview (AM-FM Radio)	157
Overview (Radio with CD)	158
Operation	159
Radio	161
AM-FM Radio	161
Satellite Radio	163
Radio Reception	164
Fixed Mast Antenna (Multi-Band)	165
Fixed Mast Antenna (Care)	165
Audio Players	166
CD Player	166
Auxiliary Devices	171
Phone	175
Bluetooth	175
Climate Controls	183
Climate Control Systems	183
Rear Heating System	186
Rear Climate Control System	187
Air Vents	189
Driving and Operating	191
Driving Information	192
Distracted Driving	192
Defensive Driving	193
Drunk Driving	193
Control of a Vehicle	193
Braking	193
Steering	194
Off-Road Recovery	194
Loss of Control	195
Driving on Wet Roads	195
Highway Hypnosis	196
Hill and Mountain Roads	197
Winter Driving	197
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	199
Vehicle Load Limits	200
Starting and Operating	204
New Vehicle Break-In	204
Ignition Positions	205
Starting the Engine	206
Fast Idle System	208
Engine Heater	208
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	209
Shifting Into Park	209
Shifting out of Park	210
Parking over Things That Burn	211
Engine Exhaust	211
Running the Vehicle While Parked	212
Automatic Transmission	212
Automatic Transmission (Six Speed)	212
Automatic Transmission (Four Speed)	216
Manual Mode	218
Tow/Haul Mode	219
Drive Systems	220
All-Wheel Drive	220
Brakes	220
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	220
Parking Brake	221
Ride Control Systems	222
StabiliTrak® System	222
Locking Rear Axle	224
Cruise Control	224
Object Detection Systems	227
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	227
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	228
Fuel	232
Recommended Fuel	232
Gasoline Specifications	232
California Fuel Requirements	232
Fuels in Foreign Countries	233
Fuel Additives	233
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	234
Filling the Tank	235
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	236
Towing	237
General Towing Information	237
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	237
Trailer Towing	239
Towing Equipment	244
Conversions and Add-Ons	247
Add-On Electrical Equipment	247
Vehicle Care	249
General Information	250
California Proposition 65 Warning	251
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	251
Accessories and Modifications	251
Vehicle Checks	252
Doing Your Own Service Work	252
Hood	252
Engine Compartment Overview	254
Engine Oil	255
Engine Oil Life System	257
Automatic Transmission Fluid (4-Speed Transmission)	258
Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission)	260
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	263
Cooling System	264
Engine Coolant	265
Engine Overheating	269
Engine Fan	270
Power Steering Fluid	271
Washer Fluid	271
Brakes	272
Brake Fluid	273
Battery	275
All-Wheel Drive	275
Front Axle	276
Rear Axle	276
Noise Control System	277
Starter Switch Check	278
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	278
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	279
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	279
Wiper Blade Replacement	279
Headlamp Aiming	280
Bulb Replacement	280
Halogen Bulbs	280
Headlamps	281
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	282
Taillamps	283
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	284
License Plate Lamp	285
Replacement Bulbs	285
Electrical System	286
Electrical System Overload	286
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	286
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	286
Floor Console Fuse Block	289
Wheels and Tires	292
Tires	292
All-Season Tires	293
Winter Tires	293
Summer Tires	294
Tire Sidewall Labeling	294
Tire Designations	296
Tire Terminology and Definitions	298
Tire Pressure	301
Tire Pressure Monitor System	302
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	303
Tire Inspection	306
Tire Rotation	306
Dual Tire Rotation	307
When It Is Time for New Tires	308
Buying New Tires	309
Different Size Tires and Wheels	310
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	311
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	312
Wheel Replacement	313
Tire Chains	313
If a Tire Goes Flat	314
Tire Changing	316
Secondary Latch System	323
Full-Size Spare Tire	325
Jump Starting	326
Towing	329
Towing the Vehicle	329
Recreational Vehicle Towing	329
Appearance Care	332
Exterior Care	332
Interior Care	335
Floor Mats	338
Service and Maintenance	339
General Information	339
Maintenance Schedule	341
Special Application Services	346
Additional Maintenance and Care	346
Recommended Fluids	350
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	350
Maintenance Replacement Parts	352
Maintenance Records	353
Technical Data	357
Vehicle Identification	357
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	357
Service Parts Identification Label	357
Vehicle Data	358
Capacities and Specifications	358
Engine Drive Belt Routing	361
Customer Information	363
Customer Information	364
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	364
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	365
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	367
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	367
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	368
Online Owner Center	368
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	369
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	369
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	373
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	374
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	375
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	376
Service Publications Ordering Information	378
Reporting Safety Defects	379
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	379
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	380
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	380
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	381
Vehicle Data Recording	381
OnStar®	381
Navigation System	381
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	382
Radio Frequency Statement	382
OnStar	383
OnStar Overview	383
OnStar Services	384
Emergency	384
Security	384
Navigation	384
Connections	386
Diagnostics	387
OnStar Additional Information	387
Index	391
Index_A	391
Index_B	392
Index_C	392
Index_D	393
Index_E	394
Index_F	394
Index_G	395
Index_H	395
Index_I	395
Index_J	396
Index_K	396
Index_L	396
Index_M	397
Index_N	397
Index_O	397
Index_P	398
Index_R	398
Index_S	399
Index_T	400
Index_U	401
Index_V	401