User manual CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1997

[. . . ] The 1997 Chevrolet Express Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SIR"system. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle, 3-1 4-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road andhow to drive under different conditions. 5-1 6-1 Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. 7-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. 8-1 9-1 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- IO. 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. i CHEVROLET -. Iu I WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for -. . [. . . ] Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. 0 Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. Don't leavea seat folded down unless you need to. Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front rear or GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or itcan change the way your vehicle handles. Also, overloading can shorten the of life your vehicle. - 4-28 Towing a Trailer NOTICE: Pulling atrailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and your GM dealer see for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in "Weight of the Trailer'' that appears laterin this section. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safetrailering takes correct equipment, and it hasto be used properly. That's the reason for this section. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. A CAUTION: If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the traileris too heavy, the brakes may not work well or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriouslyinjured. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section. Ask your GM dealer for advice and informationabout towing a trailer with your vehicle. -- If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: 0 0 There aremany different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you'll be driving. A good source for this information can be state orprovincial police. Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh 4, 000 lbs. You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than 4, 000 lbs. [. . . ] 4-29 4-36 Turnsignals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transmission Fluid 6- 1 8 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transportation. Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals . [. . . ]