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The fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the driver's side of your vehicle. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right. 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 cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any "hiss" noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way. Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See "Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle" in the Index. While refueling your vehicle, hang the fuel cap by the tether from the hook on the filler door. 6-6

Section	Page
2002 Chevrolet Express Owner's Manual	1
Copyright General Motors Corp. 2001	2
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:	3
How to Use this Manual	4
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Damage Warnings	5
Vehicle Symbols	5
Model Reference	7
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Seats and Seat Controls	9
Manual Front Seats	9
Power Seat (Option)	10
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Rear Seats	12
Getting Into the Rear Seats	12
Removing the Rear Seat	12
Replacing the Rear Seats	15
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone	17
Why Safety Belts Work	19
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	23
Adults	23
Driver Position	23
Lap-Shoulder Belt	23
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster	25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	31
Right Front Passenger Position	32
Air Bag System	32
How the Air Bag System Works	36
Where are the air bags?	36
When should an air bag inflate?	37
What makes an air bag inflate?	38
How does an air bag restrain?	38
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	38
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	40
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	40
Rear Seat Passengers	41
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	41
Lap-Shoulder Belt	41
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	43
Center Passenger Position	46
Lap Belt	46
Children	47
Infants and Young Children (Except Cargo Vans with Passenger Air Bags)	47
Infants and Young Children (Cargo Vans with Passenger Air Bags)	50
Restraint Systems for Children	53
Where to Put the Restraint (Except Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models)	56
Where to Put the Restraint (Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models)	57
Top Strap	57
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	60
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position	63
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	65
Older Children	68
Safety Belt Extender	71
Checking Your Restraint Systems	71
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	71
Section 2 Features and Controls	72
Windows	73
Manual Windows	73
Power Windows (Option)	74
Swing-Out Windows	75
Keys	75
Door Locks	77
Power Door Locks (Option)	78
Rear Door Security Lock	78
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)	79
Operation	80
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	81
Battery Replacement	81
Resynchronization	82
Sliding Side Door (Option)	83
Rear Doors	87
Theft	89
Key in the Ignition	89
Parking at Night	90
Parking Lots	90
Passlock	90
New Vehicle "Break-In"	91
Starting Your Gasoline Engine	92
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	94
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	94
Automatic Transmission Operation	95
Parking Brake	98
Shifting Into PARK (P)	99
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	100
Torque Lock	101
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	101
Parking Over Things That Burn	102
Engine Exhaust	103
Running Your Engine While You're Parked	103
Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped)	104
Horn	104
Tilt Wheel (Option)	105
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	105
Turn and Lane Change Signals	106
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	106
Windshield Wipers	107
Windshield Washer	107
Cruise Control (Option)	108
Setting Cruise Control	109
Resuming a Set Speed	110
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	110
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	111
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	111
Using Cruise Control on Hills	111
Ending Cruise Control	111
Erasing Speed Memory	111
Exterior Lamps	112
Headlamps On Reminder	113
Daytime Running Lamps	113
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp	114
Interior Lamps	114
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	114
Dome Lamps	115
Illuminated Entry	115
Reading Lamps (Option)	116
Mirrors	116
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	116
Outside Mirrors	116
Power Remote Control Mirrors (Option)	117
Heated Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)	117
Convex Outside Mirror	118
Camper-Type Mirrors (If Equipped)	118
Storage Compartments	120
Cigarette Lighter/Ashtray	120
Sun Visors	121
Visor Vanity Mirror (Option)	121
Accessory Power Outlet	122
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	123
Instrument Panel Cluster	124
Speedometer	125
Trip Odometer	126
Electronic Road-Speed Governor (Gasoline Engines) (Option)	126
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	126
Safety Belt Reminder Light	127
Air Bag Readiness Light	127
Charging System Light	128
Voltmeter	129
Brake System Warning Light	130
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	131
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	131
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada) (4.3L, 5.0L & 5.7L Engines and 8.1L California Gasoline Engine)	132
If the Light Is Flashing	134
If the Light Is On Steady	134
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	135
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) (Check Engine Light) (8.1L Gasoline Engine -- Except California)	136
Reduced Engine Power	136
Oil Pressure Gage	137
Security Light	138
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light	138
Check Gages Light	138
Fuel Gage	139
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	140
Comfort Controls	141
System Controls	141
Fan Knob	141
Temperature Knob	141
Mode Knob	142
Heater/Air Conditioning Controls (If Equipped)	142
Fan Knob	143
Temperature Knob	143
Mode Knob	143
Rear Heater (Without Air Conditioning) (If Equipped)	144
Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater (If Equipped)	144
Air Conditioning	146
Heating	146
Defrosting	146
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)	147
Ventilation System	148
Ventilation Tips	149
Audio Systems	149
Setting the Clock for Systems without Radio Data System	149
Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio Data System	150
AM-FM Stereo	150
Playing the Radio	150
Finding a Station	151
Setting Preset Stations	151
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	151
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	152
Radio Messages	153
AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)	153
Playing the Radio	153
Finding a Station	154
Setting Preset Stations	154
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	154
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	155
Radio Messages	156
Playing a Cassette Tape	156
Cassette Tape Messages	158
CD Adapter Kits	158
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)	159
Playing the Radio	159
Finding a Station	159
Setting Preset Stations	160
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	160
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	161
Radio Messages	161
Playing a Compact Disc	161
Compact Disc Messages	163
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	163
Playing the Radio	163
Finding a Station	164
Setting Preset Stations	165
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	165
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	166
Using RDS	167
Finding RDS Stations	167
Finding a PTY Preset Station	168
RDS Messages	168
Radio Messages	169
Playing a Cassette Tape	170
Cassette Tape Messages	172
Playing a Compact Disc	172
Compact Disc Messages	174
AM-FM Stereo with Six-Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)	174
Playing the Radio	174
Finding a Station	175
Setting Preset Stations	176
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	176
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	177
Using RDS	177
Finding a PTY Station	178
Setting PTY Preset Stations	178
RDS Messages	179
Playing a Compact Disc	180
Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc	181
Using Song List Mode	183
Compact Disc Messages	185
Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios (If Equipped)	185
Theft-Deterrent Feature Non-RDS Radios (If Equipped)	185
Understanding Radio Reception	186
AM	186
FM Stereo	186
Tips About Your Audio System	186
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	187
Care of Your Compact Discs	189
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	189
Fixed Mast Antenna	189
Chime Level Adjustment (RDS Radios Only)	189
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	190
Defensive Driving	191
Drunken Driving	192
Control of a Vehicle	195
Braking	195
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	196
Using Anti-Lock	198
Braking in Emergencies	198
Steering	198
Power Steering	198
Steering Tips	198
Driving on Curves	198
Steering in Emergencies	199
Off-Road Recovery	200
Passing	201
Loss of Control	202
Skidding	202
Driving at Night	203
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	205
Hydroplaning	206
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	207
Driving Through Flowing Water	207
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	207
City Driving	208
Freeway Driving	209
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	210
Highway Hypnosis	211
Hill and Mountain Roads	211
Winter Driving	213
Driving on Snow or Ice	213
If You're Caught in a Blizzard	215
Recreational Vehicle Towing	216
Loading Your Vehicle	217
Payload	218
Trailering Package	219
Add-On Equipment	219
Towing a Trailer	219
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	221
Weight of the Trailer	221
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	224
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires	225
Hitches	225
Safety Chains	226
Trailer Brakes	226
Driving with a Trailer	227
Following Distance	228
Passing	228
Backing Up	228
Making Turns	228
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	229
Driving On Grades	229
Parking on Hills	230
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	230
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	230
Trailer Wiring Harness	231
Section 5 Problems on the Road	232
Hazard Warning Flashers	233
Other Warning Devices	233
Jump Starting	234
Towing Your Vehicle	240
Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine)	241
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (8.1L V8 Engine Only)	241
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	241
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	242
Cooling System (Gasoline Engine)	243
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	245
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	248
Engine Fan Noise	251
If a Tire Goes Flat	251
Changing a Flat Tire	252
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	253
Removing the Wheel Covers and Locking Wheel Nuts	257
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	259
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	264
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	267
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	267
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	268
Service	269
Doing Your Own Service Work	269
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	270
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)	270
Gasoline Octane	270
Gasoline Specifications	270
California Fuel	271
Additives	271
Fuels in Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines)	272
Filling Your Tank (Gasoline Engine)	272
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	274
Checking Things Under the Hood	275
Hood Release	275
Engine Compartment Overview	277
Noise Control System	278
Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited	278
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)	279
Checking Engine Oil	279
When to Add Engine Oil	280
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	281
Engine Oil Additives	282
When to Change Engine Oil	283
What to Do with Used Oil	283
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines)	284
Automatic Transmission Fluid	286
When to Check and Change	286
How to Check	286
Checking the Fluid Level	287
How to Add Fluid	289
Rear Axle	290
When to Check Lubricant	290
How to Check Lubricant	290
What to Use	290
Engine Coolant	290
What to Use	291
Checking Coolant	292
Adding Coolant	293
Radiator Pressure Cap	294
Power Steering Fluid	294
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	295
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	295
What to Use	295
Windshield Washer Fluid	295
What to Use	295
Adding Washer Fluid	295
Brakes	296
Brake Fluid	296
Checking Brake Fluid	297
What to Add	298
Brake Wear	299
Brake Pedal Travel	300
Brake Adjustment	300
Replacing Brake System Parts	300
Battery	300
Vehicle Storage	301
Bulb Replacement	301
Halogen Bulbs	301
Headlamps	301
Sealed Beam Headlamp	302
Composite Headlamps	302
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps	303
Sidemarker Lamps	304
Taillamps	305
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	308
Tires	309
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	310
When to Check	310
How to Check	311
Tire Inspection and Rotation	311
When It's Time for New Tires	313
Dual Tire Operation	313
Buying New Tires	314
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	315
Treadwear	315
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	315
Temperature -- A, B, C	316
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	316
Wheel Replacement	317
Used Replacement Wheels	318
Tire Chains	318
Appearance Care	319
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	319
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	319
Using Cleaner on Fabric	320
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	320
Cleaning Vinyl	321
Cleaning Leather	321
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	321
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	321
Care of Safety Belts	321
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	322
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	322
Weatherstrips	322
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	323
Washing Your Vehicle	323
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	323
Finish Care	323
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts	324
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)	324
Cleaning Tires	325
Sheet Metal Damage	325
Finish Damage	325
Underbody Maintenance	326
Chemical Paint Spotting	326
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	327
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	328
Engine Identification	328
Service Parts Identification Label	328
Electrical System	329
Add-On Electrical Equipment	329
Headlamp Wiring	329
Windshield Wiper Fuses	329
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	330
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	333
Replacement Bulbs	335
Capacities and Specifications	336
Engine Identification -- Gasoline Engines	336
Wheel Nut Torque	337
Cooling System Capacity	337
Engine Oil Capacity	337
Fuel Tank Capacity	338
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity	338
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	339
Replacement Parts	339
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	340
Introduction	341
Your Vehicle and the Environment	341
Maintenance Requirements	341
How This Section is Organized	342
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	343
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	343
Selecting the Right Schedule	343
Short Trip/City Definition	344
Short Trip/City Intervals	344
Long Trip/Highway Definition	346
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	346
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	348
Footnotes	348
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	372
Footnotes	372
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	387
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km)	387
At Each Fuel Fill	387
Engine Oil Level Check	387
Engine Coolant Level Check	387
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	387
At Least Once a Month	387
Tire Inflation Check	387
Cassette Deck Service	387
At Least Twice a Year	388
Restraint System Check	388
Wiper Blade Check	388
Spare Tire Check	388
Gasoline Engine Only: Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check	388
Weatherstrip Lubrication	389
Automatic Transmission Check	389
At Least Once a Year	389
Key Lock Cylinders Service	389
Body Lubrication Service	389
Starter Switch Check	390
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check	390
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	391
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check	391
Underbody Flushing Service	391
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	392
Steering and Suspension Inspection	392
Exhaust System Inspection	392
Fuel System Inspection	393
Engine Cooling System Inspection	393
Throttle System Inspection (Gasoline Engine)	393
Rear Axle Service	393
Brake System Inspection	393
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	394
Part E: Maintenance Record	397
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information	400
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	401
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	403
Customer Assistance Offices	403
United States	403
Canada	404
All Overseas Locations	404
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)	404
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	404
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	405