User manual CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1998

[. . . ] s D c 't - J The 1998 Chevrolet Express Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system. 2-1 3- 1 4-1 Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 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 and how to drive under different conditions. 5-1 Problems on the Road This section tells whatto do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. 6-1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and whatfluids 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- 10. 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 We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name EXPRESSare registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includesthe latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. [. . . ] Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. Then, during the first 500 miles (800 k ) you m that tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 kmh) and don't make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wearin at the heavier loads. 4-29 You should use DRIVE (D) (or, as you need to, a lower gear) when towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in DRIVE (D) when towing a trailer will life minimize heat buildup and extend the of your transmission. Three important considerations have do with weight: to 0 Model Axle Engine GlOOOO 4. 3L 5. OL 5. 7L G20000 4. 3L 5 . OL 5. 7L the weight of the trailer, the weight of the trailer tongue and the weight on your vehicle's tires. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is usedpull a to trailer are all important. And, it can also depend any on special equipment thatyou have on your vehicle. how much your trailercan The following chart shows weigh, based upon vehicle model and options. G30000 5. 7L 6. 5L 7. 4L Ratio 3. 42 3. 73 3. 42 3. 42 3. 73 3. 42 4. 10 3. 42 3. 42 3. 73 4. 10 3. 73 4. 10 3. 73 4. 10 3. 42 3. 73 4. 10 Max. Trailer Weight (kg) (lbs. ) 4000 (1 816) 4500 (2043) 5000 (2270) 5500 (2497) 6500 (295 1) 4000 (1816) 4000 (1816) 5000 (2270) 5500 (2497) 5500 (2497) 7000 (3 178) 5500 (2497) 7000 (3 178) 6000 (2724) 7500 (3405) 6500 (2951) 8000 (3632) 10, 000 (4540) 4-30 Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming the driver and one passenger are in the towing vehicle andit has all the required trailering equipment. The weight of additional equipment, passengers and cargo in the towing vehicle must be subtractedfrom the above maximum trailer weights. You can ask your dealer for ourtrailering information or advice, or you can write us at the address listedin your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L 1H 8P7 A B Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. And if you will tow a trailer, you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Indexfor more information about your vehicle's maximum load capacity. If you're using your platform hitch as a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you're using your platform hitch as a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After you've loadedyour trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they aren't, you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer. 1 Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You'll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver's dooror see "Tire Loading"in the Index. Then be sure you don't go over theGVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. 0 If you'll be pulling a trailer that, whenloaded, will weigh more than 4, 000 lbs. (1 800 kg), be sure to use a properly mounted, weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is very importantfor proper vehicle loading and good handling when you're driving. Will you have to make any holesin the body of your vehicle whenyou install a trailer hitch? [. . . ] 4-35 Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DamageWarnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IdentificationNumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]