GMC EXPLORER User manual

Conversion Van
Owners Manual
3 Years/36,000 Miles
Limited Warranty To Original Retail Buyer
Explorer Van Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 4527
Warsaw IN 46581-4527
574-267-7666
www.explorervan.com
Printed in USA
All rights reserved
GMC / CHEVROLET

To ensure proper warranty
please ll out customer
warranty card.
Important
To order Parts call
800-926-7685
If your van is covered
under warranty, please
contact your dealer.
Service Dept.
800-926-7878

CUSTOMER QUESTIONNAIRE (Please check the appropriate box)
Completely Very Somewhat
Satised Satised Satised Dissatised Comments
Overall Exterior
Overall
Interior Appearance
Quality of
Workmanship
Quality of
Materials
Seating
Audio System
Interior Lighting
Overall Satisfaction
CUSTOMER WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Name____________________________________Date Purchased___/____/______
Address______________________________________Phone ____-____-_______
City_____________________________State_________Zip Code______________
Vehicle Make____________________________Model_______________________
Model Year____________I.D. No.(Must Be Completed)_______________________
Product Application: Pleasure________Business________Other________________
I have read the Warranty and the Arbitration Provisions, which I agree are the exclusive
and binding procedures for resolving any claims relating to my conversion vehicle,
under the warranty or otherwise.
Signature___________________________________________________________
Dealer Purchased From: Name___________________________________________
City_______________________________State________Zip Code_____________
Comments:_________________________________________________________
Please print or type and return this card to Explorer Van Company to validate warranty.
I have read the warranty supplied by the Explorer Van Company and agreed to the terms and conditions as stated therein.
Please Note: For Warranty to be valid, the card below must be
lled out completely and mail to Explorer Van Company.

TAPE
Please
Place
Postage
Here
Explorer Van Co.
P.O. Box 4527
Warsaw, IN 46581-4527

Table of Contents
Introduction
Congratulations ........................................................................................ 1
Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
Warranties
Limited Warranty ................................................................................. 3-8
How the Items in Your Conversion Van Operate
Connect With Us .................................................................................. 9
Interior Conversion Fuse Box .............................................................. 10
Overhead Console .................................................................................. 11
Driving Lights ........................................................................................ 11
TV Listening ........................................................................................... 12
Low Top Monitor .................................................................................... 13
TV in the High Top Van ........................................................................ 14
Indirect Lighting .....................................................................................14
Pleated Shades ......................................................................................... 15
Leather Seating ....................................................................................... 15
Six-Way Power Front Seats ................................................................... 16
Armrests ................................................................................................... 17
Reclining Seat Backs ..............................................................................18
Headrest .................................................................................................... 18
Quick Release Seat Pedestal ..................................................................19
Upper and Lower Child Restraint System .......................................... 20
Rear Storage Compartment ................................................................. 21
Sofa Center Fold Down Section ........................................................... 21
Power Sofa ............................................................................................... 22
Wheels ...................................................................................................... 23
Lug Nut Tightening ................................................................................ 23
Alloy Wheels ........................................................................................... 24
Running Board Capacity ........................................................................ 24
End Matter
Part Descriptions .............................................................................. 25-45
Maintenance Record ......................................................................... 46-47
Notes ................................................................................................... 48-50

Congratulations!
You have just purchased the nest quality van on the market. This
owners manual is designed to ensure that you enjoy your Explorer
van as much and as long as possible, and that you protect your
investment through proper care. Before driving your van for the
rst time, take a moment now to read through this owners manual
while seated in the van. The time spent familiarizing yourself with
its features and operation will greatly enhance your personal safety
and enjoyment. Take good care of your Explorer van and it will
provide years of service. We have provided a page in the back of
this manual for you to record regular maintenance performed
on the van.
We at Explorer Van Co. appreciate your patronage, and we wish
you years of enjoyment.
In addition to this owners manual, you will nd a “Care
Package” with your van.
This “Care Package” also contains extra buttons, striping, fuses,
component manuals, and a lug nut adapter.
Special Note
Explorer Van Company makes every effort to provide you, our
customer, with the nest product and service possible. Laminated
parts in Explorer van conversions are hand-crafted in our own
plant. Slight color variations can be expected due to natural aging
over a period of weeks and months. Replacement parts are also
hand-crafted in our plant of the same type of lamination used
for the parts when it was delivered to you. However, you may
notice a slight color variation in replacement parts, and, of course,
replacements will also go through an aging process as well.
Page 1

Page 2
Introduction
All information and specications in this owner’s manual are
current at the time of printing. However, due to Explorer Vans
continued commitment to product development, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice or obligation.
If you have any questions about your van after reading through
this manual, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased
the van. Should you still have questions, you may call the Explorer
Van Customer Service Department at 1-800-926-7878.
This owners manual explains the
equipment available on Explorer
conversion vans—some items contained in
this manual are optional and may not be
installed in your vehicle.
A NOTE TO OWNERS OF EXPLORER VANS ABOUT TV
RECEPTION...
TV SIGNALS WILL NOT BE RECEIVED WHILE THE
VAN IS IN MOTION
This monitor is basically used for DVD, Blu Ray or
Video Games.
TV reception while you are parked may be enjoyed depending on
location of the broadcasting station, assuming ideal conditions.
The Low Top Flip Down monitor is for DVD, Blu Ray or
Video Games.
There is no TV antenna on the market that can eliminate the
blockage of the signals while a vehicle is in motion!
Happy Traveling!

Page 3
Limited Warranty:
Van Conversions
Important
To be eligible for service under the Explorer Limited Warranty
You must complete and return the Customer Warranty Registration card
within sixty (60) days of your purchase.
To order Parts call
800-926-7685
Service Dept.
800-926-7878
If your van is covered under warranty, please contact your dealer.
I. Warrantor
This warranty is granted by the Explorer Van Company (“Explorer”), P.O. Box
4527, Warsaw, Indiana 46581-4527.
II. THE WARRANTY
Explorer warrants that, subject to the exclusions and other limitations set forth
below, all parts and components installed by Explorer as part of its conversion
package to an automotive van or light truck chassis will be free from defects in
materials used and workmanship rendered for a period of thirty-six (36) months
from date of initial sale to you or thirty-six thousand (36,000) miles, whichever
comes rst.
III. CONDITIONS TO WARRANTY COVERAGE
Warranty Registration. You will not be entitled to the benets of Explorer’s
warranty unless you complete and return the Customer Warranty Registration
card to Explorer within sixty (60) days of the date of your purchase of your
Explorer Van. Notication of Defect or Damage. You will not be covered for
any particular defect or damage unless you notify Explorer or your selling
dealer within thirty (30) days after the defect or damage is or should have been
discovered by you.
IV. WHO IS COVERED
Consumers Only. This warranty is provided to you only if you use the Explorer

Page 4
Van solely for personal, family or household purposes. If you use the Explorer
Van for commercial or business purposes, no warranty is provided.
Original Buyer Only. The warranty is provided to you only if you are the
original retail buyer and it is not transferable. If you purchased your Explorer
Van from the original retail buyer or another subsequent owner, your Explorer
Van is not covered by this warranty.
V. WHAT IS COVERED
This warranty covers the seats, interior lights, trim, windows and all other
components and parts that have been installed by Explorer. If you elected to
purchase upgraded wheels, those wheels are installed by Explorer, and are
covered by this warranty.
VI. WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Parts Supplied by Chassis Manufacturer. Explorer provides and sells
conversion packages to dealers. Your dealer purchased the chassis itself from
the manufacturer of the chassis. This warranty does not cover any components
or other parts supplied by the manufacturer of the chassis. For example, the
engine and all of its components, the frame, the steering mechanism, axles,
brakes, heater, transmission, air conditioner, suspension, drive trains, wheels
(other than upgraded wheels supplied by Explorer), tires and batteries are not
covered by this warranty. You should contact the manufacturer of the chassis
or your dealer if you discover a defect in any components or parts supplied by
the manufacturer of the chassis.
New Parts and Equipment. Parts or other equipment installed after your
Explorer Van leaves the control of Explorer are not covered by this warranty.
Any defects or damages caused by such parts and equipment are also not
covered by this warranty.
Alterations. This warranty does not cover any defects or damages caused by
any alterations or modications of your Explorer Van, including modications
of components and parts supplied by Explorer after the Explorer Van leaves the
control of Explorer.
Handicap Accessible Vans. Explorer does not produce handicap accessible
vans. If lifts or other parts and equipment have been in stalled on an Explorer
Van to make it handicap accessible, the lifts and other parts and equipment are
not covered by this warranty. Furthermore, if the addition of the lifts, parts,
equipment or other alterations cause defects or damages to the components
installed by Explorer, this warranty does not cover any such defects or damages
and Explorer will not be responsible for them under this warranty.

Page 5
Damage Caused by Accidents, Misuse or Other Events. Defects or damages
resulting from collisions, res, theft, vandalism, or weather conditions
(including hail, oods, windstorms, and lightening) are not covered by this
warranty. Defects or damages otherwise caused by you, any third parties or the
forces of nature are also not covered.
Damage Due to Environmental Conditions. Defects and damages caused
by airborne fallout, dust, salt, chemicals, tree sap, stones, insects, and the
application of chemicals or sealants are not covered by this warranty.
VII. SPECIAL LIMITATIONS ON COVERAGE.
Wood Parts and Components. Although wood products installed by Explorer
are covered by this warranty, color variations which occur in natural wood
products or color variations due to the natural aging process of wood over time
are not defects or damages covered by this warranty.
Finish. This warranty does not cover any defects in or caused by the original
factory nish applied by the chassis manufacturer.
Maintenance. To the extent any of the components and parts supplied by
Explorer require regular maintenance, you must provide that maintenance at
your expense. Any defects or damages caused by a failure to provide regular
maintenance is not covered by this warranty.
VIII. WHAT WILL EXPLORER DO.
If, at any time during the applicable warranty period, any Explorer provided
components or parts of your Explorer Van malfunction or fail due to a
manufacturing defect or defect in workmanship, Explorer will, at its option,
repair, replace, or adjust the defective component or part or refund the cost of
a defective component. If Explorer elects to replace a defective component
or part, it may not be able to obtain an identical component or part to use as a
replacement. In such an event, it will use a reasonably equivalent component
or part as the replacement. Explorer and your dealer are entitled to a reasonable
time and a reasonable number of attempts to diagnose and repair any defect
covered by this warranty. The remedy and Explorer’s liability set forth in this
Part VIII for breach of Explorer’s Limited Warranty is the exclusive and sole
remedy and the limit of Explorer’s liability for any breach of warranty.
IX. HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE.
If you discover any defect or damage covered by this warranty, you should
promptly notify your dealer or send a notice to Explorer at the address in Part I.
The notice must be provided within thirty (30) days after a defect is or should
have been discovered. After notication, Explorer or your dealer will direct you
to either return the defective part or the Explorer Van to your dealer, Explorer or

Page 6
another authorized Explorer service center. If Explorer determines that repair or
replacement by your dealer or another service center is impractical, you will be
required to return the defective part or vehicle to the Explorer factory. All costs
incurred by you for returning the Explorer Van to and from your dealer, another
Explorer service center or the Explorer factory will be your responsibility.
X. RIGHTS UNDER STATE LAW.
Other Legal Rights. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state. For example, in addition
to the limited warranty provided by Explorer, you may also have an implied
warranty that arises under applicable law. Specically, you may have an implied
warranty of merchantability and/or implied warranty of tness for a particular
purpose.
Limit on Length of Implied Warranty. The implied warranties available to
you are limited, to the extent allowed by law, to the time period covered by the
Explorer Limited Warranty or to the applicable time period provided by state
law, whichever period is shorter. Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Business or Commercial Purposes.
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES WILL NOT APPLY TO YOU AT ALL
IF YOU USE YOUR VEHICLE FOR BUSINESS OR COMMERCIAL
PURPOSES. IN SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES, EXPLORER DISCLAIMS ANY
AND ALL EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
XI. LIMITATIONS ON REMEDIES FOR ALL CLAIMS
Incidental and Consequential Damages. In no event will Explorer be
responsible for any time or income that you lose, any inconvenience you
might be caused, the loss of your transportation or use of your vehicle, cost of
rental vehicles, fuels, telephone, travel, meals or lodging, the loss of personal
or commercial property, the loss of revenue, or any other incidental on
consequential damages you may have.
Punitive Damages. Punitive, exemplary, or multiple damages may not be
recovered unless applicable law prohibits their disclaimer.
Breach of Implied Warranties. If you are entitled to the benet of any implied
warranties, your remedy and Explorer’s liability will be as set forth in Part VIII
for a breach of the Explorer Limited Warranty.

Page 7
Class Actions. You may not bring any warranty related or other claims against
Explorer as a class representative, a private attorney general, a member of a
class of claimants or in any other representative capacity.
Arbitration. A warranty related or other claim against Explorer must be
arbitrated in accordance with Part XIV and not brought in any civil court.
All Types of Claims. The limitations set forth in this Section apply to claims
for breach of Explorer’s warranty, other breach of warranty claims, claims for
negligence and to other claims against Explorer based on any other theory.
Effect of State Law. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations or exclusions related to
such damages set forth in this Part XI may not apply to you.
XII. PRODUCTION CHANGES
Explorer reserves the right to make changes in the conversion vans its
manufactures or sells at any time. Explorer has no obligation to make the same
or similar changes to any van conversion it previously manufactured or sold, and
Explorer has no obligation to conform any Explorer Van to the features shown in
any Explorer brochure or advertisement.
XIII. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should inform the
National Highway Trafc Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to
notifying Explorer. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it nds that a safety defect exist in a group of vehicles,
it may order a recall or remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Explorer. To
contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hot-line toll free at 1-800-
424-9393 (Washington, D.C. residents may call 366-0123) or write to NHTSA,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventy Street, Washington D.C. 20590.
You can obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hot line.
XIV. ARBITRATION
If Explorer is unable to resolve your warranty claim or you have any other claim
against Explorer or your dealer that relates to your Explorer Van conversion, you
must submit your claim to binding arbitration under the federal Arbitration Act,
9 U.S.C. § 1-14. Arbitration will be administrated by the American Arbitration
Association (AAA), pursuant to its Commercial Arbitration Rules, unless and
until EXPLORER designates a different administrator, in which event a notice
will be mailed to your last known address. To initiate an arbitration proceeding,
you must notify EXPLORER of your intent to arbitrate and binding arbitration

Page 8
proceedings will be held after you have paid $125 to the American Arbitration
Association to be applied to the initial ling fee. If your claim is less than
$10,000, EXPLORER will pay the balance of the initial ling fee and any nal
fee payable to AAA and the arbitrator shall not award damages in excess of
$10,000. If your claim exceeds $10,000 or is not specied, you must pay one
half of the fees and costs payable to AAA in excess of $125. You, the dealer,
and EXPLORER will each pay their own costs and expenses in connection with
the arbitration hearing. The claim will be heard by a single arbitrator, and will
be held thirty (30) days after the claim is led, unless all parties agree to a later
date. The arbitrator shall be selected from a panel named by AAA, pursuant to
its rules. Unless required by law, the arbitrator shall award only actual damages
for nancial loss, and shall not award damages for personal injury or mental
anguish, or other intangible claims. Statutes of limitation, which would apply to
a court proceeding for your claim, will apply to commencement of arbitration
proceedings. If you le a claim in court, you will be required to pay all fees,
cost and expenses, including Explorer’s attorneys’ fees, for dismissal or referral
to arbitration. This Agreement will apply to you, your heirs, and assigns, and
anyone who purchases or leases your Explorer Van from you or operates or
occupies it with your permission or without objection by you. Nothing in this
Agreement enlarges your rights or gives you any rights or claims you would
not otherwise have. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO FILE A CLAIM
OR ABOUT THE ARBITRATION PROGRAM, CALL EXPLORER AT (574)
267-7666, OR THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION AT (800)
778-7879.

Page 9
Connect With Us
facebook.com/explorervancompany
instagram.com/explorervan
twitter.com/explorervan

Page 10
To replace one of these fuses, simply pull the protruding
plastic tab directly towards you and replace the burnt fuse
with one of the same size.
Interior Conversion Fuse Box
Your van is equipped with an interior conversion fuse box.
It contains fuses of various sizes, each designed to protect
electronically - powered accessories in the van. They will require
replacement should a fault occur within the vans electrical system.
Sofa Breaker is located behind the fuse box breaker
and is self resetting.
Console Switch
15 amp
Home Link / Radar
Detector
3 amp
Fog Lights
15 amp
Rear TV, DVD,
Game,
7.5 amp
TV, DVD, Game,
10 amp
Rear Radio, DVD, TV
Menu, Lighters, Sub
Woofer,
15 amp
Driver Heated Seat
10 amp
Passenger
Heated Seat
10 amp
Sofa Switch
7.5 amp
Safety Light, Reading
Lights, Drink Mate,
15 amp
Sunroof
10 amp
Sunroof
10 amp

Page 11
Overhead Console
Some High Top vans are equipped with an optional sunroof, please
refer to the sunroof manual provided in the Explorer Care Package
for proper operation / programming of the sunroof.
The sunroof will automatically close when the key is turned off.
The front overhead console
in your van will be equipped
with a unique arrangement
of switches. This
arrangement is determined
by the options installed in
your van. These switches
operate items such as
indirect lights, cabinet lights
and driving lights.
Sunroof Control
Rear Air/Heat Switch - Master
Some vans are equipped with optional driving lights, wired into a
switch in the overhead console. Note that the laws on
the use of driving lights vary from state to state.
Check the applicable laws in your state.
Driving Lights
Below the console switches you will nd the Rear Air/Heat
Master Switch. This switch mush be on AUX for the rear switch to
operate. If it is not, only the front switch will operate the unit.

Page 12
If your van is equipped with a TV Sound system, you have two
ways to listen. You can listen through the speakers or through the
cordless headphones, which are on at all times. This switch turns
the overhead speakers on and off. Refer to the manuals included
with your van for more information on these
optional accessories.
Center Console
Blu-Ray player.
TV Listening
(located in ceiling)
Page 12

Page 13
The ignition switch must be in the “on” position before using
any of these components. Please note the TV signal will not be
received while vehicle is in motion. Vehicle motion and variations
in electric current may cause the picture to “roll” or produce a
“snowy” effect on the picture. For this reason you may want to
consider a DVD, Blu Ray or Satellite System to provide more
satisfying TV entertainment.
Note: The TV Monitor must be set to operate the DVD on HDMI1
or Satellite System on A/V mode. To operate an optional game
setup, the TV Monitor must be set to HDMI2 on TV. Refer to the
manuals included with your van for more information on these
optional accessories.
Low Top Monitor
Low top vans (that is, vans that are not equipped with an optional
high top) can still be equipped with an LCD screen Flip Down
Monitor with built-in DVD or Blu Ray player. In such cases,
the necessary monitor connections are made between the plate
mounted on the back wall behind the fuse block. Explorer
uses various manufacturers of LCD Monitors. Sizes may also
vary. Please refer to your Monitor owners manual for operating
instructions.

Page 14
TV in the High Top Van
Please refer to the operating instructions supplied in your “Care
Package” for the particular electronic component installed in your
van.
Indirect Lighting
Indirect lighting supplies soft, moderate lighting throughout the
vans interior. The lights are located in valances, window sills, and
optional ceiling slats controlled by a switch in
the overhead console.

Page 15
Pleated Shades
Optional pleated shades are installed on some vans. These are
adjusted by sliding the shade up or down as desired.
If the rear cargo doors have shades, you should keep these in
the fully open position when the vehicle is in motion.
Move this bottom bar up or down as desired.
Leather Seating
The optional leather seating installed in Explorer Vans requires
additional care and cleaning. To clean, wipe seat surface with a
piece of cheese cloth dampened with lukewarm water and a mild
soap (such as Castile or Ivory). Thoroughly rinse the leather with
another cloth dampened with clean lukewarm water, and then
dry with a soft, dry cloth. Do this often as leather becomes soiled.
Applying oil to the nished surface will harm the leather,
neither should you use varnish or furniture polish.