2014 Chevrolet Express Owner's Manual

2014 Chevrolet Express owners manual
Year:
2014
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Express
Rating:
(10)

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Size:
5.29 MB

Table of Contents

2014 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
13
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
17
Climate Controls
18
Transmission
19
Vehicle Features
20
Radio(s)
20
Satellite Radio
21
Portable Audio Devices
21
Bluetooth®
21
Steering Wheel Controls
22
Cruise Control
22
Navigation System
23
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
23
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
23
Power Outlets
24
Performance and Maintenance
24
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
24
Tire Pressure Monitor
25
Engine Oil Life System
25
E85 or FlexFuel
25
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
25
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
33
Lockout Protection
33
Safety Locks
34
Doors
34
Side Door (60/40 Swing-Out)
34
Sliding Door
35
Rear Doors
36
Vehicle Security
37
Immobilizer
37
Immobilizer Operation
37
Exterior Mirrors
38
Convex Mirrors
38
Manual Mirrors
38
Trailer-Tow Mirrors
39
Power Mirrors
39
Heated Mirrors
39
Interior Mirrors
40
Interior Rearview Mirrors
40
Manual Rearview Mirror
40
Windows
40
Manual Windows
40
Power Windows
40
Swing-Out Windows
41
Enhanced Technology Glass
42
Sun Visors
43
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?
64
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
65
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
65
Airbag On-Off Switch
66
Passenger Sensing System
69
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
74
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
74
Airbag System Check
75
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
75
Child Restraints
76
Older Children
76
Infants and Young Children
78
Child Restraint Systems
80
Where to Put the Restraint
82
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
84
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
90
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
90
Securing Child Restraints (Front Seat-Passenger Sensing System)
92
Securing Child Restraints (Front Seat-Airbag On/Off Switch)
95
Storage
99
Storage Compartments
99
Front Storage
99
Instruments and Controls
101
Controls
102
Steering Wheel Adjustment
102
Steering Wheel Controls
102
Horn
103
Windshield Wiper/Washer
103
Compass
104
Clock
106
Power Outlets
107
Cigarette Lighter
108
Ashtrays
108
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
109
Instrument Cluster
110
Speedometer
111
Odometer
111
Trip Odometer
111
Fuel Gauge
111
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
112
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
113
Voltmeter Gauge
114
Safety Belt Reminders
115
Airbag Readiness Light
115
Airbag On-Off Light
116
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
117
Charging System Light
118
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
119
Brake System Warning Light
121
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
122
Tow/Haul Mode Light
122
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
122
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
123
Tire Pressure Light
123
Engine Oil Pressure Light
124
Low Fuel Warning Light
124
Security Light
125
High-Beam On Light
125
Cruise Control Light
125
Information Displays
125
Driver Information Center (DIC)
125
Vehicle Messages
130
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
131
Brake System Messages
131
Compass Messages
131
Door Ajar Messages
131
Engine Cooling System Messages
132
Engine Oil Messages
133
Engine Power Messages
133
Fuel System Messages
133
Key and Lock Messages
134
Lamp Messages
134
Object Detection System Messages
134
Ride Control System Messages
135
Airbag System Messages
136
Security Messages
136
Service Vehicle Messages
136
Tire Messages
137
Transmission Messages
138
Vehicle Reminder Messages
139
Vehicle Personalization
139
Lighting
145
Exterior Lighting
145
Exterior Lamp Controls
145
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
146
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
146
Flash-to-Pass
146
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
146
Automatic Headlamp System
147
Hazard Warning Flashers
148
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
148
Interior Lighting
149
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
149
Dome Lamps
149
Reading Lamps
150
Lighting Features
150
Entry/Exit Lighting
150
Battery Load Management
150
Battery Power Protection
151
Infotainment System
153
Introduction
153
Infotainment
153
Theft-Deterrent Feature
154
Overview (AM-FM Radio)
155
Overview (Radio with CD)
157
Operation
158
Radio
160
AM-FM Radio
160
Satellite Radio
161
Radio Reception
163
Fixed Mast Antenna (Multi-Band)
164
Fixed Mast Antenna (Care)
164
Audio Players
164
CD Player
164
Auxiliary Devices
169
Phone
174
Bluetooth
174
Climate Controls
183
Climate Control Systems
183
Rear Heating System
186
Rear Climate Control System
186
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
207
Fast Idle System
208
Engine Heater
209
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
210
Shifting Into Park
210
Shifting out of Park
211
Parking over Things That Burn
212
Engine Exhaust
212
Running the Vehicle While Parked
213
Automatic Transmission
213
Automatic Transmission (Six Speed)
213
Automatic Transmission (Four Speed)
216
Manual Mode
219
Tow/Haul Mode
220
Drive Systems
221
All-Wheel Drive
221
Brakes
221
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
221
Parking Brake
222
Ride Control Systems
223
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
223
Locking Rear Axle
225
Cruise Control
225
Driver Assistance Systems
228
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
228
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
229
Fuel
232
Recommended Fuel
233
Gasoline Specifications
234
California Fuel Requirements
234
Fuels in Foreign Countries
234
Fuel Additives
234
E85 or FlexFuel
234
Filling the Tank
235
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
237
Trailer Towing
238
General Towing Information
238
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
238
Towing Equipment
246
Conversions and Add-Ons
249
Add-On Electrical Equipment
249
Vehicle Care
251
General Information
252
California Proposition 65 Warning
253
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
253
Accessories and Modifications
253
Vehicle Checks
254
Doing Your Own Service Work
254
Hood
254
Engine Compartment Overview
256
Engine Oil
257
Engine Oil Life System
260
Automatic Transmission Fluid (4-Speed Transmission)
261
Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission)
263
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
266
Cooling System
267
Engine Coolant
268
Engine Overheating
272
Engine Fan
273
Power Steering Fluid
274
Washer Fluid
275
Brakes
275
Brake Fluid
276
Battery
278
All-Wheel Drive
279
Front Axle
279
Rear Axle
280
Noise Control System
280
Starter Switch Check
281
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
282
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
282
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
282
Wiper Blade Replacement
283
Headlamp Aiming
283
Bulb Replacement
284
Halogen Bulbs
284
Headlamps
284
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
286
Taillamps
286
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
287
License Plate Lamp
288
Replacement Bulbs
288
Electrical System
289
Electrical System Overload
289
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
290
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
290
Floor Console Fuse Block
293
Wheels and Tires
296
Tires
296
All-Season Tires
297
Winter Tires
297
All-Terrain Tires
298
Tire Sidewall Labeling
298
Tire Designations
301
Tire Terminology and Definitions
302
Tire Pressure
305
Tire Pressure Monitor System
306
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
307
Tire Inspection
311
Tire Rotation
311
Dual Tire Rotation
312
When It Is Time for New Tires
313
Buying New Tires
314
Different Size Tires and Wheels
315
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
316
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
317
Wheel Replacement
318
Tire Chains
318
If a Tire Goes Flat
319
Tire Changing
321
Full-Size Spare Tire
329
Jump Starting
329
Towing the Vehicle
333
Recreational Vehicle Towing
333
Appearance Care
336
Exterior Care
336
Interior Care
341
Floor Mats
344
Service and Maintenance
345
General Information
345
Maintenance Schedule
347
Special Application Services
352
Additional Maintenance and Care
353
Recommended Fluids
356
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
356
Maintenance Replacement Parts
358
Maintenance Records
359
Technical Data
363
Vehicle Identification
363
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
363
Service Parts Identification Label
363
Vehicle Data
364
Capacities and Specifications
364
Engine Drive Belt Routing
367
Customer Information
369
Customer Information
369
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
369
Customer Assistance Offices
371
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
372
Online Owner Center
372
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
373
Roadside Assistance Program
373
Scheduling Service Appointments
375
Courtesy Transportation Program
375
Collision Damage Repair
377
Service Publications Ordering Information
379
Reporting Safety Defects
380
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
380
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
381
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
381
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
381
Vehicle Data Recording
381
OnStar®
382
Navigation System (U.S. and Canada)
382
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
382
Radio Frequency Statement
383
OnStar
385
OnStar Overview
385
OnStar Services
386
Emergency
386
Security
386
Navigation
386
Connections
387
Diagnostics
389
OnStar Additional Information
389
Index
395
Index_A
395
Index_B
396
Index_C
396
Index_D
397
Index_E
398
Index_F
398
Index_G
399
Index_H
399
Index_I
400
Index_J
400
Index_K
400
Index_L
400
Index_M
401
Index_N
401
Index_O
401
Index_P
402
Index_R
402
Index_S
403
Index_T
404
Index_U
405
Index_V
405
Index_W
405

2014 Chevrolet Express Overview

Introduction

The 2014 Chevrolet Express is a versatile full-size van that caters to a variety of needs, from commercial uses to family outings. With its solid construction and generous cargo capacity, the Express is built to tackle all your transportation demands, making it a reliable choice for both businesses and personal use. Its spacious interior and practicality are complemented by a robust suite of features that enhance safety and efficiency.

Powertrains

The 2014 Express offers two powerful engine options to suit different performance needs. The standard 4.8-liter V8 engine delivers ample power with 280 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, while the optional 6.0-liter V8 engine enhances performance further, producing an impressive 324 horsepower and 373 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are paired with a smooth-shifting six-speed automatic transmission, ensuring responsive acceleration and excellent towing capabilities, making the Express ideal for transporting heavy loads.

Trims

The Chevrolet Express 2014 is available in multiple trims, including the 2500 and 3500 series. Each trim is designed to cater to different preferences and requirements, with the 3500 providing higher payload capacity. Drivers can choose from passenger, cargo, and cutaway configurations, ensuring that the Express can be customized to fit any purpose, whether it's for commercial tasks, transporting passengers, or setting up for specialized services.

Features

This model includes a host of features that enhance comfort and convenience, such as available rear air conditioning and a customizable interior. Standard features include a basic audio system, power windows, and locks, while options like Bluetooth connectivity, navigation, and upgraded sound systems can be added for a more sophisticated experience. Safety features such as stability control, traction control, and multiple airbags contribute to a reassuring driving experience.

Owner's Manual

The 2014 Chevrolet Express owner's manual is an essential resource that provides in-depth information about the van's features, maintenance guidelines, and troubleshooting tips. It serves as a comprehensive guide for owners to maximize their vehicle's performance and longevity, ensuring they remain informed about their Express and can enjoy years of reliable service.

User manual download

The Chevrolet Express owner manual for the 2014 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2014 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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