1998 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 130

Instrument Panel Switchbank Sliding Door To open the sliding door from outside the vehicle, pull the handle out and then pull thedoor toward the rear.If you slide the door all the way back, the door will rest in a detent position.The door must overcome this detent when closing. IF, L To move the door forward, you mustfirst pull the door past the open detent position. I This switchbank is located in the instrument panel below the comfort controls.The switches and controls that you may findin this switchbank are the Rear Fan Knob, Rear If your Window WiperNasher and Traction Control. vehicle does not have some of the options controlledby these switches, there will be a blank button its in place. see each of these features For more information, please in the Index. I \ CAUTION: If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep grade (15 percent or more), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring someone. To make sure the door does not slam shut, be sure to hold it open until everyone is clear of the door, and only then allow it to slowly close. Does your vehicle have a sliding door on the driver's side? If it does, this door is designed to open only a little if the fuel door is open. If this ever happens, don't try to force the sliding door, Just close the driver's side sliding door. Then when thefuel filler door is closed, the driver's side slidingdoor can be opened normally. If your vehicle is not equipped with the optional rear climate control system, there will be a storage space in this switchbank.The rubber mat can be removed for cleaning. Snap the mat into place after cleaning. 2-13