2003 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual
2003 Chevrolet Venture Manual
2003 Chevrolet Venture manual content summary:
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The 2003 Chevrolet Venture Owner Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-30 Child Restraints ...1-55 Air Bag Systems ...1-93 Restraint System Check ...1-103 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Winaows ...2-24 2-27 Theft- - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 3
, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name VENTURE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 4
you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means "Don't,'' "Don't do this" or "Don't let this happen." These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 5
reference the following topics: Seats and Restraints Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in Section - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 6
: @ LIGHTING MASTER / - , 8PC ENGINE SWITCH COOLANT \ TEMP cc ACCESS PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING TURN SIGNALS BAlTERY CHARGING SYSTEM ENGINE COOLANT FAN p 7 CAUSTIC BAlTERY 4CID COULD CAUSE BURNS \/ vz s DO NOT INSTALL A REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSlTlON LAMPS BRAKE - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 7
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ...1.52 Safety Belt Pretensioners ...1-54 Safety Belt Extender ...1.54 Child Restraints ...1-55 Older Children ...1-55 Infants and Young Children ...1-58 Child Restraint Systems ...1-61 Where to Put - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 9
Section I Seats and Restraint Systems Restraint System Check ...1.103 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-103 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1.1 04 Air Bag Systems ...1-93 Where Are the Air Bags? ...1-96 When Should an Air Bag Inflate? ...1-98 What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 10
forward or rearward. Pull up the lever to unlock the seat. Slide the seat to whereyou want it and release the lever. . J ~~ ~ ~ ...< / \ You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 11
Reclining Seatbacks r n Your vehicle may have this feature. If it does, the six-way power seat control is located on the outboard sides of the driver's and front passenger's seats. e Move the front of the control up or down to adjust the front portion of the cushion up or down. Move the rear - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 12
when you're reclined like this. The shoulder belt can't do its job because it won't be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or motion, have the seatback Upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. 1-5 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 13
Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Head restraints are fixed on some models and adjustable on others. To adjust a head restraint, slide it up or down. 1-6 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 14
secure the belt after it is disconnected from the mini-buckle. When removing the second row split bench seat, secure the loose end of the safety belt in this clip. This will keep the safety belt the floor pins by pulling the nylon strap located at the base of the seat; hang on to the strap as the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 15
/60) sections can also be adjusted forward or rearward individually. 2. Try to raise the seat to check that it is locked down. 3. Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat and raise the seatback until it locks upright. The second row (40/60) split bench - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 16
levers on each section of the split bench seats to adjust the seat forward or rearward. The other lever is located on the rear of the seat. Lift up either lever and slide the seat forward or rearward. Release the lever. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is !ocked into place - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 17
Nylon Strap Recliner Lever The seatbacks on each section of the split bench seat can be either folded forward or reclined. The following explains how to the seatback until it locks upright. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked into place. To recline the seatback, pull the nylon - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 18
center of the buckle up with a small pointed object -like a key or a pen - to remove the seat belt, if needed. 5. From behind the bench seat, pull the nylon strap at the center of the base of the seat to release the rear latches from the floor pins. Do not let go of the strap - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 19
latches, squeeze the angled bar toward the straight crossbar. 7. Remove the seat by rocking it slightly forward, then toward the rear of the vehicle out. Repeat these steps for the other section of the split bench seat. A seat that isn't locked into place properly can move around in a collision - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 20
, not properly attached, or twisted won't provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. Make sure the seatback is in the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 21
not attached correctly, the rear legs will not attach to the rear set of floor pins. If the front latches are not attaching correctly, check that the seat is in the full rear position. 4. Firmly push the rear hooks onto the rear floor pins by pushing down on the rear of the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 22
seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat and raise the seatback until it locks upright. 7. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked. 8. If you have the 40/60 seat, attach the mini-buckle so that the safety belt is ready for - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 23
or rearward. The other lever is located on the rear of the bucket seat. Lift up either lever and slide the seat forward or rearward. Release the lever. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. One is located below the center, in front of the bucket - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 24
. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. The seatback on a bucket seat can be either folded forward or reclined. The following explains how to use either the nylon strap or the lever to fold or recline the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 25
Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked into place. seat to fold the seatback forward. 2. Slide the seat all the way back by lifting either one of the adjuster levers and sliding the seat fully rearward. 3. From behind the seat, pull the nylon strap, located at the base of the seat - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 26
floor pins. Do not let go of the strap or lever until the seat is folded all the way forward. 4. To unlatch the front latches, with the seat folded forward, squeeze the angled bar toward the straight crossbar. 5. Remove the seat by rocking it slightly forward, then toward the rear of the vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 27
routed, not properly attached, or twisted won't provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts properly routed are and attached, and are not twisted. I Don't put the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 28
front hooks clear the floor pins. 4. Firmly push the rear hooks onto the rear floor pins by pushing down the rear of the seat. 5. Try to raise the seat to check that it is locked down. 3. If the front legs are not attached correctly, the rear legs will not attach to the rear - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 29
Captain Chairs If your vehicle has the captain's chairs, the seatbacks can be folded forward or reclined and the seats can be removed. Fl-'dir- l r Reclining ?"e Se-'backs -II I I Adjusting the Captain's Chairs (Second Row) The second row captain's chairs can be adjusted forward or - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 30
lift up on the recliner lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. Use the recliner lever to move the seatback to the desired position. It the floor pins. also fold forward to put items behind the left and right seats. Lift up on the recliner lever and fold the seatback forward. The seatback - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 31
injury to the person sittingthere. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure is it locked. 2. The seat can then be lifted off the front floor pins and removed from the vehicle. CAUTION: A seat that isn't locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 32
routed, not properly attached, or twisted won't provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. Don't put the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 33
lie flush with the convenience center. Fof-"nr 'he Seatlr-ck I 2. Push the rear of the seat down to lock the rear latches onto the rear set of floor pins. 3. Push and pull on the seat to be sure it is properly attached. If the seatback isn't locked, it could move forward - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 34
the seatback, then pull the strap, located on the right side of the seat, to pull the seatback up. The ~.~!a.tha.clk R patch of hook and loop up on the seatback to raise the seat. 4. From behind the bench seat, push up the release handles at the base of the seat to release the latches from the floor - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 35
in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback tobe sure it is locked. A seat that isn't locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. sure Be to lock - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 36
routed, not properly attached, or twisted won't provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. 10 not put the stowable - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 37
for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. It is extremely dangerous to ride a cargo in area, up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. 1-30 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 38
comes on as a reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-40. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it , the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter...a lot! Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels. 1-31 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 39
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are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts - not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you're in a vehicle that - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 42
a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only you'll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We'll start with the driver position. A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you're in an accident - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 43
Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see "Seats" in the Index. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 44
it is secure. If the belt isn't long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-54. Make sure the release button on the buckle is over the shoulder and across thechest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 5. To m i k e the lap part tight, pull down e!-! the buck!e - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 45
you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it down, push down on the button and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After you - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 46
s h o u L . ,elt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. I)r* h Thn ehnlllrlar halt ic tnn I , , " ",,"UlUVl Y " . . .- --- InncP .----. as much protection this way. It \A/nn't 2ive nearly 1-39 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 47
Q: What's wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if yourJ t is buckled in the wrong place like this. In crash, a the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 48
Q: What's wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if bwumaelt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 49
Q: What's wrong with this? You can be se..-usly injureL .J yc- wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move toofar forward, which would increase the chanceof head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 50
Q: What's wrong with this? You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. I I 1 I I I I I I 1 I I I 1-43 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 51
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don't wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 52
key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Center Passenger Position (Bucket Seat) Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger's safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 7-36. The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 53
the lap belt into the retractor to tighten it. When you sit in the center position bucket seat, you have a lap safety belt which has a retractor. 1. Pick up the latch plate same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-54. 1-46 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 54
if you ever had to. Lap Belt If your vehicle has a third row rear bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat) When you sit in the center position of the bench seat, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 55
up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-54. Make sure the release button on the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 56
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions mme = Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder Lelts;. nele 3 1,- 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 57
, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-54. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 58
at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 59
away from the neck and head. If your vehicle has bucket seats in the second row, there is one guide for each outside passenger position. If your vehicle has a bench seat in the second row, there is one guide for the driver's side outside passenger position. To provide added safety belt comfort for - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 60
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belts for the driver and right front parts for your safety belt system. See Replacing Restraint System Parts Aftera Crash on page 1- 104. Safety Belt Extender guides. Slide the guide into the storage pocket. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 62
statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other children need to use safety belts properly. Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. If you have the choice, a - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 63
belt still is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position, see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 1-52. If the child is so small that - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 64
Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, i n a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt's force would - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 65
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 66
when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them. Young children and infants - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 67
instructions support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant's neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces canbe distributed across the strongest part - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 68
The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed.A young child's hip bones - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 69
surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 70
designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a five-point harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. One system, the three-point harness, has straps that come down - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 71
a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. Q: When securing an aftermarket child seat in a bucket seat, I am unable to get the seat fastened in snugly enough. What should I do - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 72
go. It's better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. I A child in a rear-facing chi1Oestraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger's air bag inflates. This is because the back of the rear - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 73
use with or without the top strap being anchored. Others require the top strap always to be anchored. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. If yours requires that the top strap be anchored, don't use the restraint unless it is anchored properly. If the child - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 74
In Canada, the law requires that forward- to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. If you have an adjustable head the child restraint manufacturer's instructions say. Top Strap Anchor Location Second Row 1-67 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 75
bar for a top strap is located at the rear of the seat cushion for each second and third row outboard seating position, and for the center position of the second row. Third Row (Stowable Seat) The anchor bar for the stowable bench seat is located on the passenger's side of the crossbar. Use the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 76
anchors (A) in the second row outboard bucket seats, the 40 side of the 60/40 split bench seat and both second row captain's chairs. In order to use the system, you need either a forward-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B) at its base and a top tether anchor (C), or a rear-facing - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 77
the anchorage points, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint. See "Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System" or "Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position" in the Index for information on how to secure a child restraint in your vehicle. With this - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 78
LATCH System 1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Attach the anchor points on the child restraint to the anchors in the vehicle. The child restraint instructions - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 79
that came with the child restraint, Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 80
3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safetv belt auicklv if vou ever had to. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-73 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 81
5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you're using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 6. Push and pull the child - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 82
(Third Row Bench Seat) 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. \/-..'I1 L . .,,.:*P. . +hm Inn 1 V U II U G U3111y L1 IG luy hait U ~ I L . w P- p l l r n +n$nll,-,,nr )ha b C m L W I W I I W I W L. I V I u u instructions that came with - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 83
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. If you're using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 84
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (Bucket Seat) 1. Put the restraint on the seat. \/-.*'It L1 UU I I U G UJll .--:-- + L m ly L I IG I n n hrrlt lup child restraint instructions will show you how. if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 85
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. To tighten the belt, feed it back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you're using a forward-facing child restraint, you may - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 86
seriously injured or killed if the front passenger's air bag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. Although a rear seat is a safer place, you can secure a forward - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 87
child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger's air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. See Manual Seats on page 1-3 or Six-Way Power Seats on page 1-4. 2. Put the restraint on - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 88
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Built-In Child Restraint 60/40Bench Seat Bucket Seat 1-82 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 90
is about a year old. A rear-facing restraint gives the infant's head, neck and body the support they would ---^I .-, - v - - h vuu AlrJor P h.*IU. n n An child restraint harness system shouldn't use this child restraint. Instead, the child should sit on the vehicle's regular seat cushion and use - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 91
Securing a Child in the Built-In Child Restraint 1. Raise the head restraint until the lower edge of the head restraint is even with the top o the seatback. f 2. Rotate the head restraint rearward until it touches the top of the seatback. Make sure there is no gap between the lower edge of the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 92
3. Lower the child restraint cushion. You'll be using the child restraint's harness (A) to secure your child. Don't use the vehicle's safety belts. 1-85 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 93
too largefor the built-in child restraint should sit on the vehicle's regular seat and use the vehicle's adult safety belts. 1 4. Before placing the . Warning: Failure to follow the manufacturer's instructions on the use of this child restraint system can result in your child striking the vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 94
is free of any foreign objects that may prevent you from securing the latch plates. If you can't secure a latch plate, see your dealer for service before using the child restraint. 10. Pull up on the latch plates to make sure they are secure. 1-87 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 95
the harness in place on the child's shoulders. If the harness isn't on the child's shoulders, it won't be able to restrain the child's upper body in a sudden stop or crash. The child could be seriously injured. Make sure the harness clipis properly fastened. 11. Now fasten the left and right - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 96
child's shoulder by moving the clip along the harness until it is level with the child's armpits. On each side of the harness, the shoulder part should be centered on the child's shoulder. The harness should be away from the child's face and neck, but not falling from the child's shoulders - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 97
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Storing the Built-In Child Restraint Always properly store the built-in child restraint before using the vehicle's lap-shoulder belt. 2. Fold the child restraint cushion and leg rest up into the seatback. 3. Press the child restraint cushion firmly into the seatback. 1. Move both latch plates and - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 99
push it all the way down. Just like the other restraint systems in your vehicle, your built-in child restraint needs to be periodically checked and may need to have parts replaced after a crash. See Checking Your Restraint Systems on page - 103 and 1 Replacing Restraint SystemPa& After a Crash on - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 100
Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems. Your vehicle has air bags - a frontal air bag for the driver and anotherfrontal air bag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle may also have a side impact air bag. Side impact air bags are available for the driver - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 101
Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems: The side impact air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to inflate only in moderate to severe crasheswhere something hits the side your vehicle. They of aren't designed to - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 102
can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3-40 for more information - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 103
Where Are the Air Bags? The driver's frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger's frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. If your vehicle has one, the driver's side impact air bag is in the side of the driver's seatback closest to - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 104
be keptclear. Don't put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don't attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on ornear any other air bag covering. Don't let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact airbag. If your vehicle has one, the right front passenger's side - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 105
will be higher. The driver's and right front passenger's frontal air bags are not designed to inflate in rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts because inflation would not help the occupant. Your vehicle may or may not have a side impact air bag. See Air Bag Systems on page 1-93. Side - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 106
frontal and side impact air bags, the sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, the air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules. Frontal air bag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. For - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 107
deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module will be hot for a short time. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver's frontal air bag and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's frontal - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 108
you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. 0 Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic frontal sensor, which helps the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 109
or both the air bag module and seatback for the driver's and right front passenger's side impact air bag. Do not open or break the air bag coverings. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag systems in several places - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 110
System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) 1-103 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 111
system or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt, built-in child restraint or LATCH system wasn't being used at the time of the collision. If an air bag inflates, you'll need to replace air bag system parts. See the part on the air bag system - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 112
and Operating Your Vehicle ...2.31 New Vehicle Break-in ...2.31 Ignition Positions ...2-31 Starting Your Engine ...2-32 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-33 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2-34 Parking Brake ...2-38 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-39 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-41 Parking Over Things That - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 113
Mode ...2.63 Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting ...2.63 Automatic Door Locks ...2.64 Last Door Locking and Lockout Deterrent ...2-65 Remote Driver Unlock Control ...2-66 Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation ...2.67 Content Theft-Deterrent System ...2.69 Arming and Disarming the Content - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 114
Keys Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition s key i dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 2-3 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 115
theft. You can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock Chevrolet Roadside Assistance center. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-5. If you need a new key, contact your dealer, who can obtain the correct key code. Your vehicle has the PASS-Key@Ill vehicle theft system - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 116
If equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 117
the power door lock features. With the content theft-deterrent system, the LOCK button may arm the system. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-27 for more details. UNLOCK: When you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter, only the driver's door will unlock. If you press UNLOCK again - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 118
will have two buttons that have a van symbol on them. The van symbol on the left is for the driver's side sliding door and the van symbol on the right is for the J -' ' '.. must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 119
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it's probably time to change the battery. Notices When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. 1. Insert a flat object like a coin into - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 120
of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. - CAUTION: (Continued) 2-9 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 121
, all of the doors will unlock when you insert the key and turn it toward the rear of the vehicle. From the inside, use the manual or power door locks. To unlock either front door from the inside, pull back on the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 122
content theft-deterrent system, the power door lock switch may cause the system to arm. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-27 for more details. Also, true if you use the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry System on page 2-5. From the inside, press the front of the power - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 123
, all of the doors will lock. If the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY, this feature will not lock the doors. To change the way automatic door locks feature, you can lock or unlock the doors at any time, either manually or using the power door lock switches. To turn the last door closed locking - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 124
, you must first pull the door past the open detent position. The driver's side sliding door is designed to open only a little if the fuel vehicle. If you don't leave the keys in the ignition or if you use the manual door lock, you could still lock your keys in your vehicle. Always remember to take - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 125
Sliding Door Lock If yourvehicle is facingdlardonasteep grade (15 percent or more), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possiblyinjuring 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 allowit to slowly close. - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 126
edge of the door will be a lock. Push the lever up to engage the lock. Lock either sliding doorfrom inside the vehicle by moving the manual lever down. Unlock it by moving the lever up. With the power door locks, the sliding door lock has a delay feature. See Power Door Locks - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 127
If your vehicle has the power sliding door(s), you can override the security lock by pressing either power door lock switch when the power sliding door override switch(es) is turned off. When the power sliding door override switch(es) is turned on, the power sliding door(s) cannot be opened from the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 128
sliding door(s) with your remote keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry System on page 2-5. To open or close the sliding door(s), press and . To help avoid accidental operation of the sliding door(s), press the part of the power sliding door override switch(es) with the don't symbol. - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 129
open accidentally. This switch is in front of the driver's or the passenger's side sliding door. Pressing the part of the switch(es) with the don't symbol on the overhead console switchbank, using the switch in front of the driver's or the passenger's side sliding door, or using the remote keyless - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 130
. A child or others could fall out of the vehicle and be injured. Always make sure the power sliding door is closed and latched before you drive away. If an object obstructs the power sliding door(s) while it is closing, the door will automatically reverse to the open position, provided it meets - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 131
if the fuel door is open. If this ever happens, don't try to force the sliding door. When the fuel filler door is closed, the driver's side sliding door can be nnnr\ed normally. You or others could be injured if caught il, .he path of the sliding door. Make sure - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 132
not at all because of the following conditions: cle ._.,cing C,.vnwal on asteep grade door system. VI .f your 0 A low voltage or dead battery, disconnecting the battery, or if the instrument panel PWR/HEATED SEAT PSD the latched position. 1. Check to be sure the power sliding door is unlocked and securely - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 133
. Lamps in the rear of the vehicle will come on, illuminating the rear cargo area. See lnferiorLamps on page 3- 17. 5. Reinstall the fuse and wait again. If the door still does not operate correctly, see your dealer for service. Notice: Be sure there are no overhead obstructions, such as a garage - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 134
body and the liftgate: Make sure all other windows are shut. Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air firmly shut the liftgate. Don't drive with the liftgate open, even slightly. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-42. A - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 135
suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. Manual Windows Use the manual cranks to open and close the front windows. 2-24 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 136
latch to secure the window in the open position. , The switches on the driver's door armrest control the front windows when the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power tnnr) IS ,-an\ * c-A ~ ~ . active. atst; - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 137
quarter windows. See "Retained Accessory Power (RAP)'' under Ignition Positions on page 2-3 I . p i ) + Press the textured part of the switch to open the center mount and swing them to the side. Visor Vanity Mirror Pull down the sun visor. You will see the vanity mirror. Lighted Vanity Mirror - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 138
is arming. After all doors and the liftgate are closed and locked, the security light will begin flashing at a very slow rate to let you know the system is armed. 11---.,mu A light located on top of your instrument panel (near the center of the vehicle, next tG the windshie!d) wi!l !!ash slowly - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 139
entry transmitter to lock the doors, if the key is not in the ignition. The security light will turn on to let you know the system is arming. After all doors and the liftgate are closed and locked, the security light will begin flashing at a very slow rate to let you know the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 140
down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and fnn! \.vi!! s@ hein2 delivered to the engine. Anvone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. If the engine does not start and the security - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 141
with the second current driver's key. Then continue with Step 4. If you are ever driving and the security message comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key@ system, Ill however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 142
can turn it to five different positions. I n Don't drive at any one speed - fast or slow - for brake - *---:I-- UUI 4..w:...e l.w,.mb-;m ens UUII 1 l u v v a C I Q ~ ~ C ~ 111s ...-. .-I* ---I A E LII Q U N 8 @... LLTfi,n,i,.,FI - 3 a Trailer" in the Index for more information. A (ACCESSORY - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 143
release the ignition key. This is the position for driving. Even when the engine is not running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights. If the engine is not running, ACCESSORY and RUN are positions that allow you to operate your - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 144
draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If the engine doesn't start parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with yourdealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. Your vehicle may have an engine coolant - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 145
on the driver's side of the engine compartment. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1IO-volt AC outlet. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don't, it could be damaged. Maximum engine speed is limited when you're in PARK - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 146
front wheels. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 147
your engine is racing. Notice: If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster, something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive veryfar that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 148
gears as you go faster, something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and THIRD (3) for - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 149
Parking Brake The parking brake is located on the driver's side under the instrument panel. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-4 1. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot while - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 150
: It can be dangerousto get out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won't move, even - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 151
the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you've moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 152
brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver's seat. To find out how, see Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-39. When you are ready to drive on the brake pedal, while in PARK (P), you may hear a click from the solenoid of the system. This ensures that the system is operating - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 153
damaged in a collision. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the roador over road debris. Repairs weren't done correctly. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. 1 ngs that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 154
garage with the enginerunninq. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See "Winter Driving" in the Index. if the shift lever is not fully in PARK(P) with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have If you've left the to - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 155
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you, pull the lever toward you (to the night position). To return the mirror to the day position, push the lever away from you. Turn the control counterclockwise to select the driver's side rearview mirror, or clockwise to select the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 156
is curved so you can see more from the driver's seat. Outside Heated Mirrors If your vehicle has the outside rearview mirrors, they are heated when you activate the rear window defogger. See "Rear Window Defogger" in C/imate Control System on page 3-25. A convex mirror can make things (like - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 157
Personal Concierge Services Route Support RideAssist Information and Convenience Services Onstar@uses global positioning system (GPS) or extend your Onstar@services to meet your needs. A complete Onstar@ user's guide and the terms and conditions of the Onstar@Subscription Service Agreement - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 158
while driving. It refer to the Onstar@user's guide in your vehicle's glove box Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of Onstar@services and prepaid calling minutes are also required for Onstar@Personal Virtual Advisor use. Terms and Calling and Onstar@ conditions of the Subscription Service - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 159
Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes and modifications to this system systems and home lighting. - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 160
new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio frequency. Your vehicle's engine to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink@ buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired button on HomeLink - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 161
a constant light, continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code equipped device "Learn" or "Smart" button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. You will the same manner. If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty programming a - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 162
Erasing HomeLink@Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. Bo not hold for longer than 30 seconds. Resetting Defaults To reset HomeLink@to - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 163
extended wheelbase version, you can carry things as large as a 4' x 8' piece of plywood. You can also use the floor pins that are used to attach the seats also has cupholders on the bottom inboard side of the second row driver's side captain's chairs and the seatbacks have cupholders that can be - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 164
have this feature. The front overhead console has reading lamps, a switchbank, storage compartments, a garage door opener compartment, Onstar@ System buttons, Driver Information Center (DIC) and HomeLink@ Transmitter buttons. If your vehicle has the HomeLink@ transmitter buttons, they will take the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 165
door opener in the rear compartment of your overhead console, and operate it from this position. To install your garage door opener, follow these instructions: 1. Open the compartment by pressing the latch forward. 2. Peel the protective backing from the hook and loop fastener and press it firmly to - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 166
W alWlG L I I G I I b L , --+ I;$+ thn hr\Al/c 1 1 1 ~ l l ' i r I IWWI\V ~ In ~ u y UI n n ,-,,I+ d u VUL r\f +ha h n l m c ..-.--. The net does not detach from the driver's seat. When not in use, it is recommended that you unhook the net to extend its life and retain its elasticity. 2-55 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 167
, plywood, a mattress and so forth - the wind can catchit as you drive along. This can cause you to lose control. What you are carrying could be violently torn off, and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision, and of course damage your vehicle. You may be - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 168
prevent damage or loss of cargo as you're driving, check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened. Notice: Loading cargo that weighs more than 150 Ibs. (68 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle. When you carry cargo on the luggage carrier of - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 169
the convenience net, do the following: Rear Storage Area Your vehicle has a storage compartment and may have a cupholder on the driver's side of the vehicle, next to the third row seat(s). 1. Attach the upper loops to the posts on either side of the liftgate opening. The label on the net should be - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 170
such item properly. Your vehicle may have a convenience center. It comes with the stowable seat. It provides extra storage space for the rear of the vehicle. To open the recommended that you take down the convenience net to extend the life o the net and f to help retain its elasticity, and to keep the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 171
center and that it is empty. Replacing the Convenience Center 1. Make sure the stowable seat is properly installed in the vehicle. See Stowable Seat on page 1-26for more information. If the stowable seat is not in the vehicle with the convenience center, the convenience center will not be - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 172
it so that the forks, located on the bottom rear of the convenience center, slide into the seat anchors. 6. Press down on the front of the convenience center so the center locates on the sill mounting bracket. The convenience center has six hooks on the inside cover for hanging items on. The - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 173
Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle's locks and lighting systems can be programmed with several different features. The sounded L Delayed Illumination/ Door Exit Lighting X X X Automatic Door Last Locks Closed Lockout Deterrent Control X X X Remote Driver's Unlock - Remote Lock/Unlock - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 174
Lighting This feature allows you to customize the interior lamps when entering and exiting the vehicle. 1. The content theft-deterrent system Features On (This combines hM-AP..IVlUUzIJ 3. Close the driver's door. 4. Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY. 5. Count the number of chimes you hear. You - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 175
feature allows you to customize the automatic locking and to lock your doors manually before driving to increase occupant safety.) exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the with the ignition on and the driver's door closed; all doorswill lock - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 176
either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next Lockout Deterrent This feature allows you to customize the automatic locking of the doors when (If you leave your key in the ignition with the driver's door open, you won't be able to lock the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 177
your vehicle to a different mode, do the following: 1. Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode on page2-63. 2. Press UNLOCK on the power door lock switch. Remote Driver Unlock Control This feature allows you to customize the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 178
the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Lock and Unlock Confirmation This feature allows you to customize the feedback received when locking or unlocking your vehicle with - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 179
vehicle's current programmed mode. (If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.) 4. Press LOCK to change the current mode. 5. Press LOCK until you - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 180
If anyone : opens a door or the liftgate while your content theft-deterrent system is armed, an alarm will sound and your parking lamps will flash for mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 181
. This feature allows you to customize the arming and disarming of the content-theft deterrent system. The system will disarm when you unlock the system is armed. The content theft-deterrent system must be disarmed for the engine to run while in Mode 2; your key can no longer disarm the system. - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 182
now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions next in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. Exiting Programming Mode To exit programming mode, turn the key from ACCESSORY to OFF and put the BCM PRGRM fuse back into the instrument panel - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 183
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40 Air Bag Readiness Light ...3-40 Brake System Warning Light ...3.41 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3.42 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-43 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3.44 Malfunction indicator Lamp ...3.45 3.48 Fuel Gage ...Message Center ...3.50 Service Traction - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 185
Message ...3-56 PASS-Key@Ill Security Message ...3.56 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3.57 Low Fuel Warning Message ...3.57 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3.58 Audio System(s) ...3.61 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...3.61 Setting the Time for Radios with - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 186
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F. Center Outlets G.AudioSystem H. Side Outlets I. Exterior Lamps Control J. Hood Release K. Horn L. Ignition Switch M. Climate Controls N. Rear Fan Controls 0. Cupholder Tray P. Accessory Power Outlet Q. Instrument Panel Switchbank R. GloveBox S. Front Outlets T. Instrument Panel Fuse Block 3-5 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 189
off. Press the button again to turn the flashers off. Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won't work. Other - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 190
Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbols on your steering wheel. Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 191
Then release it. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. To drivers won't see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don't go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and check - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 192
. Use this setting for light rain or snow. Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. OFF: Turn the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 193
Windshield Washer To wash your windshield, press and hold the windshield washer paddle. The washers and wipers will operate. When you release the paddle, the washers will stop, and the wipers will continue to operate for two cycles, unless your wipers had already been on. In that case, the wipers - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 194
km/h). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control disengages. 0 Cruise control can be dangerous where you can't drive safely at a steady speed. system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8. When road conditions - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 195
Sex%'-- Cru'- e Cont- I -1 ~ I ~ If you leave your cruise control on when you're not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don't want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. ~~ I 1. Move - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 196
set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you at R/A, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don't hold the switch at R/A. Increasing Speed - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 197
down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedal, or 0 Passing Another Vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 198
setting will activate the automatic headlamps when it is dark enough outside and turn off all the lamps and lights during the day except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). 0 (Off/Auto): oo: ; (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this setting turns on the parking lamps together with the following - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 199
first sold in Canada. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it isn't covered. The DRL system will make front To idle your vehicle with the DRL and automatic headlamps off, set the parking brake while the ignition is in OFF or LOCK. Then start the vehicle. The - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 200
. The thumbwheel for this feature is located below the exterior lamps control. Turn the thumbwheel to the right to brighten the lights or to the left to dim them. Interior Lamps Override This switch is located in the overhead console Interior Lamps Control Turn the thumbwheel all - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 201
in the headliner and has two buttons to manually turn on and off the lamp. The dome lamp will come on each time you open ignition and buckle your safety belt at night. Delayed lighting will not occur while the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY. After 25 seconds have passed, the interior lamps will - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 202
you turn the ignition key to RUN or ACCESSORY, the lamps will fade out. The lamps will also fade out if you lock the doors with the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter. When any door is opened, exit lighting is cancelled. The interior lamps will stay on - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 203
lamp in the second row, integrated with the dome lamp. To turn on or off either the following: Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY, turn the interior lamps thumbwheel all the way the odometer, the battery saver will turn off the lamps after only three minutes. Cargo Lamp The cargo lamp is located - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 204
panel below the comfort controls. The switchbank may include the rear fan knob, the rear window wipedwasher and the traction control switches. If in the Index. If your vehicle is not equipped with the rear climate control system, there will be a storage space in this switchbank. The rubber mat can - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 205
(5 km/h). Four ultrasonic sensors located at the rear bumper are used to detect the distance to the object. The URPA display is located inside the vehicle, near the rear window. It has three color-coded lights used to provide distance and system information to the driver. If children, bicycles, or - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 206
conditions that may affect system performance include things like the vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck. If after cleaning the rear bumper and then driving . amber/amber/red lights flashins R continuous For cleaning instructions, see Cleaning the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 207
proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: When using an accessory power outlet, maximum electrical load must not exceed20 amps. Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery. Notice - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 208
): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob to OFF to turn off the fan. The fan must be turned on for the air conditioning compressor to operate. @ Operation Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airflow inside - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 209
indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that air conditioning is activated. You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed to make adjustments to help with fuel economy - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 210
to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the engine. (Defog): This mode directs air to the windshield and the floor outlets. When you select this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air-conditioning compressor - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 211
Your vehicle may have a rear climate-control system that allows the driver to adjust the fan speed or a rear-seat passenger to set a separate temperature and adjust the fan speed, for the rear-seating area. This system works with the main climate-control system in your vehicle. This knob 7is located - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 212
floor outlets. Generally the upper outlets are used for air conditioning and the floor outlets are used for heating. L Selecting the Fan Speed These controls are overhead, on the control panel located behind the driver's seat. A rear-seat passenger can use these controls to personally adjust the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 213
-conditioning system must be on to direct cooled air to the rear of the vehicle. If it is not on, then the temperature in the rear of the vehicle will remain at cabin temperature. If a rear-seat passenger is adjusting the temperature, do the following: Turn the right knob, located on the overhead - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 214
Your vehicle may have a rear climate-control system that allows the driver to adjust the fan speed or a rear-seat passenger to set a separate temperature and adjust the fan speed, for the rear-seating area. This system works with the main climate-control system in your vehicle. This knob is located - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 215
the main climate-control panel, then the air-conditioning system must be on to direct cooled air to the rear of the vehicle. If it is not on, then the temperature in the rear of the vehicle will remain at cabin temperature. If a rear-seat passenger is adjusting the temperature, do the following - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 216
dust particles Reductions in airflow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the filter needs to be replaced early. For how often to change the air filter, see Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4. 1. Pull the tab located on the outer access pane[ up and out. 3-33 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 217
air filter will pull straight out. To remove the second, reach in and slide it toward the opening. Pull the second filter out. 4. Replace the filters by reversing Step 3. Make sure the filters direction on both filters. For the type of filter to use, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 218
with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly - and even dangerous - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 219
vehicle is running. You'll know how fast you're going! how much fuel you're using, and many other things you'll need to drive safely and economically. The indicator warning lights and gages are explained on the following pages. United States version shown - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 220
__ . .- Cluster with Tachometer (United States version shown, Canada similar) 3-37 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 221
used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. You may at zero and a label must be put on the driver's door to show the old mileage reading when the new display window) as well as your vehicle's Engine Oil Life (designated by the word OIL in - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 222
number of miles (kilometers) driven since the ignition was last turned on and you began driving. (If you use the retro-active reset feature after you have started the vehicle, vehicle may have a tachometer that displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice; Do not operate the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 223
. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see Air Bag Systems on - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 224
, have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. BRAKE United States Canada The air bag readiness light should flash for a few - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 225
and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you're driving, the anti-lock brake system needs service and you don't have anti-lock brakes. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 226
on until your brakes cool down. e TRAC OFF United States Canada If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 227
Cluster with Tachometer version (Canada) This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. I f the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated. I f you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 228
Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada 1 SERVICE ENGINE SOON United States The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 229
amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. Light Flashing - A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required. Light On Steady - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 230
may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Are you low on fuel? As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts oi air are sucKeu irlio iire - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 231
: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 232
's capacity to fill it. The gage pointer may move while cornering, braking or speeding up. The gage may not indicate empty when the ignition . Cluster with Tachometer Version (United States) Cluster with Tachometer Version (Canada) When the indicator nears empty, you still have a little fuel left - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 233
will come on until your brakes cool down. If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning message will come on. I SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM I 1 I United States Canada If the traction control system warning message comes on and - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 234
seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. This message will come on when your engine gets too hot. If this message comes on, it means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 235
while you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system. it could indicate that you have problems with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this indicator appears in the message center could drain your battery. Your vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 236
I LOW ENG OIL LEVEL low. If Don't keep driving if the oil pressure you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. ~ c United States Canada If this message comes on, it means your - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 237
I Canada States United If this message comes on and stays on after you started the engine, have the oil changed. This message will come on if the power sliding door is For additional information on when to change the oil not completely closed and the ignition is turned to and resetting the system - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 238
. Always make sure the power sliding dooris closed and latched before you driveaway. DOOR AJAR United States Canada This message will come on when the ignition is turned to RUN or START and the driver's or passenger's door is open. It may also come on if a sliding door is not in the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 239
Canada United States This message will come on when the ignition is turned to RUN or START and the rear hatch is open. If you are ever driving and this message comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Keya Ill system - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 240
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message Low Fuel Warning Message United States United States Canada Canada Your vehicle may have this message. If it does, it will come on when there is a spare tire on the vehicle, or when the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on, or when the rear - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 241
at any time by pressing E/M. MODE: Press this button to cycle through three modes of operation - off, compass/temperature and trip computer mode. Off: No driver information is displayed in this mode of operation. CompasdTemperature Mode: One of eight compass readings and the outside temperature are - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 242
segments briefly to acknowledge the change in the zone number. Automatic Compass Calibration The compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to manually set the compass. When the vehicle is new, the calibration process may not be complete. In these cases the calibration symbol C will be - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 243
The fuel economy used to calculate range is based on the last few hours of driving. FUEL sensor or fuel sender will cause -E- to be displayed. In the absence of vehicle communications, a dash "- -" is displayed. If one of these error messages appear, see your dealer. Resetting the Trip Computer - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 244
vehicle - like a tape player,CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio- be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it's very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operationof your vehicle's engine, Delphi Electronics radio or other systems, and even damage - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 245
to the next station. Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning. Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume. RCL (Recall): Press this knob to switch the display between time - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 246
Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FMI and six FM2) by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM FM to select AM, FMI or FM2. Setting the Tone ( assnreble) AUDIO: To adjust - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 247
not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealership for service. LOC (Locked): This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK@ system haslocked up. You must return to the dealership for service. To adjust balance or fade to the middle position, select BAL or FAD. Then - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 248
on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume. AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select LOW, MED!UM or - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 249
to select AM, FM1 or FM2. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press AUTO TONE to choose the bass and treble equalization that best suits the type of station you of the six numbered pushbuttons. The radio will produce one beep. AUTO TONE (Automatic Tone): Press this button to choose bass and treble - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 250
no tone or speaker control is displayed. The radio will produce one beep and display ALL with the level display in the middle position. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 251
hold BAND again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off. AF OFF will appear on player is playing, play will stop during the announcement. You will not be able to turn off alert announcements. ALERT! will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 252
etc. If the whole message is not displayed, parts of it will appear every three seconds. To while the announcement plays. If the compact disc player was being used, play will stop during the locked up. You must return to the dealership for service. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 253
display. If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will continue moving back through the disc. 4 2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton . If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the disc. SEEK b : Press the left - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 254
stop but remain in the player. Radio with Cassette and CHECK CD appears on the display, it could be for one of the following reasons: e You're driving system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume. e e The djrr is dirty, scra.tched; wet or upside down. The air - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 255
AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH. AVOL will appear on the display. Each higher setting - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 256
level display in the middle position. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press AUTO TONE to choose the bass and treble equalization that best suits the type of selected for that pushbutton. 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. AUTO TONE (Automatic Tone): Press this button to choose bass and - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 257
will produce one beep and display ALL with the level display in the middle position. Using RDS Radio Data System (RDS): Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. Seek to stations broadcasting - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 258
hold BAND again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off. AF OFF will appear on the playing. If the cassette tape or compact disc player is playing, play will stop during the emergency hr~qrlcast cystem. This featl1t-e is not supported bv all RDS stations. 3. Once the desired category - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 259
, etc. If the whole message is not displayed, parts of it will appear every three seconds. To scroll display while the announcement plays. If the compact disc player was being used, play will stop during the service. LOCKED: This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK@system has locked up. - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 260
than 13 seconds, it will go to the beginning of the current selection. SEEK and a negative number will appear on the display while the cassette player is in the previous mode. Pressing this pushbutton multiple times or holding it will increase the number of selections to be searched back, up to - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 261
Check Tape): If this message appears on the radio display, the tape won't play because of one of the following errors. The tape is tight and the player pushbutton. If the arrows are held or pressed more than once, the player will continue moving forward or backward through the tape. SEEK and a - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 262
. If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will continue moving back through the disc. 2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to display. If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the disc. 4. Insert the adapter into the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 263
If either of the SEEK arrows is held or pressed more than once, the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD. EJT (Eject): Press If the disc comes out or CHECK CD appears on the display, it could be for one of the following reasons: You're driving on a very rough road. When - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 264
(Volume): Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume. AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): Your system has a feature called automatic volume. With this feature, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 265
to stop scanning presets. The radio will scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal. 4. Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization that best suits the type of station selected. 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 266
types. To return to the manual mode (CUSTOM), press the AUTO EQ button until CUSTOM appears on the display. Then you will be able to manually adjust the bass, midrange and treble using the AUDIO knob. Using RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 267
. AF ON will appear on the display. The radio may switch to stronger stations. Press and hold AM FM again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off. AF OFF will appear on the display. The radio will not switch to other stations. When you turn the ignition off and then - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 268
the whole message is not displayed, parts of it will appear every three player is playing, play will stop during the announcement. You will not be able to turn off alert announcements. HLtRTl wiii not be affected by tests of the e ~ e r g e n c y broadcast system. This feature is not supported - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 269
A : Press the LOAD side of this button to load CDs into the compact disc player. This compact disc player will hold up to six discs. To insert one disc, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. 3. Once the light stops flashing and turns green, load a disc. Insert the disc partway into the slot - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 270
after you have tried to push it in manually. The receivers 25-second eject timer will reset feature and enable discs to be loaded into the player again. Press and hold this button to reverse quickly :wo szconds. YG:: will he2r a beep and the light will flash to let you know when a disc is being - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 271
to go to the next track. If you press the button more than once, the player will continue moving backward or forward through the disc. k SCAN > : To scan set whenever you play a compact disc. For more information on AUTO EQ, see "AUTO EQ" listed previously in this section. RCL (Recall): Push this - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 272
delete tracks from the song list, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the disc player on. 1 . Turn the disc player on and load it with at least one disc. See "LOAD CD" listed previously in this section for more information. 2. Check to see that the disc changer is not in song list mode. S-LIST - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 273
player CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio display, it could be due to one of the following reasons: You're driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the disc should play. The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down. The air when reporting the problem. If a - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 274
is for passengers in the second and third row seats only. The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so. In severe or extreme weather conditions your entertainment system will shut down until the temperature is within the operating range. This protection - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 275
the rear seat audio system. See Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Without Entertainment System) on page 3-98 or Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (With Entertainment System) on page 3-100 for more information. If the headphones are to be stored for a long period of time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool, dry - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 276
to the manufacturer's instructions for proper usage. To use the auxiliary function, connect a camcorder or a video game unit to the RCA jacks and turn on the auxiliary device. If you want to view a DVD, insert the DVD into the DVD player. The system will automatically switch to DVD and start to - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 277
. When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its locked position. If a DVD is playing and the screen is raised to its locked position, the screen will shut off, but the DVD will continue to play through the previously selected audio source. Notice: Avoid directly touching the video - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 278
for use in the United States and Canada. Regular audio CDs can also be played by the DVD player. Home recorded CDs (CDRs) may not play in this DVD player. Try the audio system CD player instead. .._Iu ckin - s w y the copyright or previews. Some DVDs will begin playing the movie automatically - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 279
removed, the DVD player will reload the disc after a short period of time. Remote Control To use the remote control, aim it at the display above the video screen and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability of the entertainment system to receive signals - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 280
the DVD and play will resume when the arrow is released. These buttons may not work when the DVD is the entertainment system between the auxiliary device (connected to the RCA jacks) and the DVD player. Pressing this menu. 3. Replace the battery door and screw. If the remote control is to be stored - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 281
functions even when the main radio is off. Rear Seat Radio Controls The following functions are controlled by the RSA system buttons: PWR (Power): Press this button to turn RSA on or off. VOL (Volume): Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume. Push - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 282
AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. If the front passengers are already listening to the radio, the RSA controller will not switch between the bands and cannot change the frequency. Press this button to play a cassette tape or a compact disc when listening to the radio. SEEK - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 283
driver listens to the radio through the front speakers. The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for each set of headphones. Be aware that the front seat the main radio is off. Rear Seat Radio Controls The following functions are controlled by the RSA system buttons: RSA PWR (Power): - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 284
CDs are loaded into the CD player. TI- -^ .-u^^-+ -+-4;-- CD TAPE: Press this button to switch between playing a cassette tape, a compact disc, a DVD or an auxiliary device when the headphones are on channel 9. If one of the devices is not loaded, the system will skip over the device when - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 285
to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle. *Excludes the Onstar@System. Understanding Radio Reception AM When the radio and vehicle are turned off, the blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK is armed. With THEFTLOCK activated, your radio will - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 286
If they aren't, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player. Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLEAN to Aiways make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced. 3-1 03 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 287
or cleaning the screen, as damage may result. Care of Your CD and DVD Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to the risk mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should replace it. Check occasionally to be sure the mast is still tightened to the fender. If tightening - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 288
Vehicle ...4-34 Towing a Trailer ...4-36 Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-8 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-10 Steering ...4-10 Off-Road Recovery ...4-12 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 289
. You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly. Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that distracts from the driving task - such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call, reading, or reaching for something - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 290
safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what if people do? How much is "too much" if someone plans to drive? It problem. The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon four things: 0 The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker's body - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 291
man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law in an increasing number of U.S. states, and throughout Canada, sets the legal limit the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 292
brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Drinking and then driving - or even fatal - collision if you drive after drinking. Please don't drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 293
skid. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, this warning light on the instrument panel will come on briefly when you start your vehicle. When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 294
re driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here's what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel. As - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 295
is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. The TRACTION ACTIVE message will - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 296
located on the instrument panel switchbank. I I I ' I SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM United States I Canada If this message comes on and stays on or comes while you are driving, there's a problem with your traction control system. OF See Service Traction System Warning Message on page 3-50. When - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 297
to extended heavy AWD usage, the AWD system will shut itself off to protect the system from overheating. When the system cools down, the AWD system will activate itself again automatically; this cool-down can take up to 20 minutes depending on outside temperature and vehicle use. See All-Wheel Drive - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 298
you're steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems - steering and braking - have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Unless you have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places. You can lose control. The - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 299
. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. If the level of the shoulder - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 300
judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents - the head-on pass the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot. "Drive ahead." Look down the road, to the sides and to - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 301
vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not "overdriving" those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels aren't rolling - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 302
conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. Driving at Night While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 303
Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. But if you're driving, don't wear lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night blindness - the inability to see in dim light - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 304
and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can't stop, accelerate or and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harder it - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 305
the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. Hydroplaning . Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 306
when it is raining. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips e Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water thatis slightly lower than the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 307
. You'll save time and energy. See the next part, "Freeway Driving." Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 308
have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 309
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 310
: Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently. If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 311
more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 312
well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always in have your engine running and your vehicle gear when you . The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle, and you can climb the hill better. Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 313
a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 314
and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may driving to the road conditions. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8. If you don't have a traction system, accelerate gently. Tr; !?e? ?e bre& the cJe!?t!e tr2,Ctlen. !f \'E ,cce!er=rte ! x fast, the drive wheels - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 315
most traction you can. Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling, you'll just slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer. Whatever your braking system, allow greater following distance on any slippery road. Watch for slippery - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 316
or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around again from time to time be sure snow to doesn't collect there. Open a window just a little on the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 317
when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don't want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as "rocking" can help could be injured. And, the transaxle or other parts the of vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you're stuck - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 318
your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast system (TCS) on page 4-8. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 319
Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed towing" (towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and "dolly towing" (towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device know as a "dolly - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 320
(P). 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. Don't tow an all-wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels will beon the ground - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 321
I ~ The Certificationflire label is found on the rear edge 01 the driver's door. The label shows the size of your original tires and the occupants, fuel and cargo. Do not load your vehicleany heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehiclecan - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 322
load or unload your vehicle. However, you should still not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR. If the engine is running or the ignition key is in ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active, you may hear the compressor operating when you load or unload your vehicle, and periodically as the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 323
ls l If you don't use : correct equipment a--drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your dealer for important - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 324
or advice, or you can write us at: Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, i63-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L I H 8P7 4-37 e Three important considerations have - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 325
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 'll find these numbers on the Certificationflire label at the rear edge of the driver's door or see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-34. Then be sure you - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 326
. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you'll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly. Because your vehicle may have anti-lock brakes, do not try to tap into your vehicle's brake system. If you do, both brake systems won't work well, or at all. Will - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 327
or opening, drive with your front, main heating or cooling system on and with the fan on any speed. This will bring fresh, outside air into your brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time. During your trip, check - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 328
driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. and, if possible, have someone guide you. Turn Signals When Towing drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It's important to check occasionally - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 329
towing a trailer that weighs more than 1,000 Ibs. (450 kg), you may prefer to drive in THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) (or, as you need to, a lower gear). This will minimize heat build-up and extend the life of your transaxle. Parking on Hills really should not 'our par vehicle, with - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 330
transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belts, cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you're trailering, it's a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip. Check periodically to see that all - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 331
P P P - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 332
...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Hood Release ...Engine Compartment Overview ...Engine Oil ...Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...Engine Coolant ...Radiator Pressure Cap ...Engine Overheating ...Cooling System ...Pewer Steering Fluid ...Windshield Washer Fluid ...Brakes - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 333
and Appearance Care Vehicle Identification ...5.94 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5.94 Service Parts Identification Label ...5.94 Electrical System ...5-95 5-95 Add-on Electrical Equipment ...Headlamp Wiring ...5-95 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-95 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-95 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 334
and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you'll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You'll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported sewice people. We hope you'll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: 5-3 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 335
To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-9. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1- 102. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 336
Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection. Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline. In Canada, look for the "Auto Makers' Choice" label on the pump. Gasoline - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 337
, return to your authorized GM dealer for service. Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. You should not - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 338
if you're near fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from fuel. I The fuel door is located on the driver's side of the vehicle. '$!!x:: ! xfze! dcc!: i c;ennd "n 2 ?IPhiC!P \!! s !i! dL!?.! t sliding doors, the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 339
you get fuel on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuelcan spray out on youif you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen your tank is if nearly full, and is more likely in hotweather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any "hiss" noise to stop. Then - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 340
the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-45. The malfunction indicator lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light) will come on if - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 341
An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engineis not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electricfan. 1 I Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquidslike fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 342
4. Pull forward on the hood prop to release it from its storage clip. The hood prop may be hot due to increased engine temperatures under the hood, so be careful when handling it. Use your hood prop sleeve when handling the hood prop. 5. Put the end of the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 343
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Transaxle Fluid Dipstick I. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter K. Engine Coolant Reservoir ngine Oil LOW ENG OIL LEVEL United States Canada If the low engine oil level message appears on the instrument cluster, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 345
Checking Engine Oil It's a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick is located at the front of the engine compartment, near the center. The dipstick handle - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 346
. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5- 102. The engine oil fill cap is located behind the engine oil dipstick. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 347
by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. If you choose to perform the engine oil change service yourself, be sure the oil you use has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. If you have your oil changed - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 348
SAE 2OW-50 under any conditions. When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 349
oil life monitor has not reset. Repeat the procedure. Engine Air CleanedFilter The engine air cleaner/filter is located at the front of the engine compartment, on the driver's side of the vehicle, under the engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Comparfment Overview on page 5- 12 for more information - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 350
bottom of the housing. 6. Latch the hooks to secure the panel in place. If the panel moves easily, check that the tabs are seated correctly in the slots. 7. Put the duct back on and reinstall the clamps. Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 351
out and fall on hot engine or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Too little fluid could cause the transaxle to overheat. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: When outside - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 352
Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: e Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 353
for easy identification. See Engine Compartment Overview on page to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7. 6-1 If , generally less than one pint (0.5 L). Don't ovetfj//. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 354
miles (240000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX-COOL@ extendedlife coolant. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 5-26. 0 Protect against rust and corrosion. Help - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 355
dealer check your cooling system. Notice: If you use the proper coolant, you don't have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system.These can be harmful. Checking Coolant The engine coolant reservoir is located on the driver's side of the vehicle, above the engine air - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 356
you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine. Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator. For information on how to add coolant to the radiator, see Cooling System on page - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 357
exists, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In this mode, you will notice a significant loss in power and engine performance. The temperature gage will indicate an overheat condition exists. Driving extended miles (km) and/or towing - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 358
and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in the Index for information on driving to a safe place in emergency. an Notice: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 359
while you're parked. If you still have the warning, turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down. Also, see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in this section. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away. 5-28 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 360
Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hooa can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 361
hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they aren't, your vehicle needs service - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 362
Mode" in the Index for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. Notice: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX-COOL@is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 363
coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the FULL COLD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there's one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 364
, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure capto cool if you ever have to turn the pressurecap. -- -- 5-33 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 365
to Add Coolant to the Radiator Notice: Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 366
be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine. Housing Bypass Tube 4. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. See - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 367
getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. 7 . By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck. 8. Then replace - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 368
Power Steering Fluid 9. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. 10. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank. The power steering fluid reservoir is located to the right of the windshield washer fluid reservoir, at the back of the engine compartment. 5-37 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 369
Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 370
other parts of the washer system.Also, water doesn't clean as well as washer fluid. Fill your washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it's very cold. This allows for expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the tank ifit is completely full. e Don't use engine coolant (antifreeze - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 371
, If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on s the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine i hot enough. You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. See "Checking Brake Fluid" in this section. 5-40 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 372
. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid. ltl Notice: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example,just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, your in brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they'll have to be replaced - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 373
could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 374
could be a sign of brake trouble. Battery Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free ACDelco@battery. When it's time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label. We recommend an ACDelco@ battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5- 12 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 375
drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from rrlnrling down. Jump Starting If your battery sliding door, a low-voltage battery or replacing a battery may cause the system to become inoperative. See Power Sliding - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 376
it could damage your vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. Notice: If you leave your grounding could damage the electrical systems. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 377
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5- 72 for more information on location. Using a match near a battery can cause battery light. Be sure the battery has enoughwater. You don't need to addwater to the ACDeIco@ battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery be present. Battery fluid contains - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 378
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 7. Don't let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 5. Check that - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 379
battery. 9. Connect the other end of the negative (-) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 380
the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. 5. Return the remote positive (+) terminal cover to its original position. L ~~~~ ~ Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal 5-49 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 381
All-Wheel Drive If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. However, they have two additional systems that need lubrication. How to Check Lubricant Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 382
Drive Module) When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Part A: Scheduied Maintenance Services loss could indicate a problem; check and have it repaired, if needed. How to Check Lubricant What to Use - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 383
gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb 4. Unscrew the black retainer ring that holds the bulb assembly in place. 5. Pull the bulb assembly straight up from the lamp housing - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 384
6. Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the blue tabs and pulling the bulb out. 8. Carefully put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing. Be careful not to damage the bulb on the headlamp aiming bar. 7. Install the new bulb through the black retainer ring and into the electrical - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 385
Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 1. Open the hood. 9. Align the pins on the bottom of the headlamp assembly with the holes in the lamp support bracket. 10. To reinstall the front turn signaVparking lamp assembly. See Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps on page 5-54 next. 2. Remove - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 386
Front Turn SignalParking Lamp Front Sidemarker Lamp 4. Unscrew the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by pressing the tab while turning it counterclockwise. 5. Replace the bulb by pulling the old one out and yerliiy pusitirly iile I I ~ W ~t: UI irtiu ii-le ia - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 387
two screws from the taillamp housing on the inboard side. 3. Pull off the entire taillamp housing. The locator/retaining pins on the outboard side are part of the lamp assembly and will remain intact during removal. 7. To reinstall the lamp assembly, line up and insert the tabs on the back of - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 388
tabs are properly over the bulb holder tabs. 7. Reinstall the taillamp assembly by inserting the outboard locatingh-etainingpins until the lamp is seated. Secure with the inboard screws. Replacement Bulbs For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer. A. B. C. D. Taillamp Bulb Back-up Lamp Bulb - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 389
inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See "Wiper Blade Check'' in At Least Twice a Year on page 6-1 1 for more information. in different ways. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 5- 104. To remove the windshield wiper blade(s): 1. Turn - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 390
5. Push the release clip at the connecting point of the blade and the arm up. Then pull the blade assembly down toward the glass to remove it from the wiper arm. 6. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the release clip "click into place. 7. Push the release clip, from - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 391
service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. r - lderinted tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check as a result of too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. CAUTION: - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 392
the rear edge of the driver's door, showsthe correct inflation 1 mile (1.6 km). If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get the following: Unusual wear 0 Bad wear Badhandling Bad fuel economy How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can't - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 393
as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-63 and Wheel Replacement on page The first rotation is the most important. See "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services," in Section 6, for scheduled rotation intervals. When - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 394
When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it's time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 395
endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread design, the sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels. It's all right to drive with your compact spare temporarily, it was developed for use - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 396
the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 397
the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 398
have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 399
covering the outlet. 5. Attach the other end of the hose to the outlet. There may be an air inflator kit stored in the glove box. It includes a 20-foot (6 m) hose with an air pressure gage and nozzle adapters. 6. Press the accessory inflator switch. The light in the switch will come on to show the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 400
you can use the system again. Press the inflator switch and the indicator light will come on. If a Tire Goes Flat It's unusual for a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it's much more likely to leak out slowly. But if - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 401
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. Turn off the engine. To be even more certain the vehicle won't move, you - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 402
the side convenience net. 2. Open the jack storage compartment by lifting up the tab and pulling the cover off. E. Jacking Instructions F. Bag and Tools G. Tire Bag and Cable (AWD only) 3. Remove the jack and jacking tools by loosening the wing nut and bracket. 4. Separate the plastic pouch from - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 403
(Chisel End) F. Folding Wrench 1 . Attach the folding wrench to the extension and insert the chisel end on an angle through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft. 2. Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower the compact spare tire to the ground. Continue to turn the wrench so - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 404
the Flat Tire on a Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicle" later in this section. If the compact spare tire will not lower, check under the vehicle to see if the tire is hanging loose and the cable end and spring under the wheel plate are missing. If so, the secondary latch system is engaged. See "Secondary - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 405
mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It's designed to stop a tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged. For the secondary latch to work, the tire must be stowed with the valve stem pointing down. Front-wheel-drive - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 406
jack under the vehicle, ahead of the rear bumper. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the compact spare tire. 2. Turn the folding wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch device under the wheel plate. 3. Keep raising the jack until the compact - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 407
the nuts. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Loosen the wheel nuts - but do not remove them - using the folding wrench. (Turn the the wrench off the lug nut for each turn.) For wheels with a wheel lock key, use the wheel lock key between the lock nut and folding wrench. The - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 408
2. Near each wheel, there is a notch in the vehicle's body. Position the jack and raise the jack head vehicle slipsoff the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. ~ ~ Notice: Do not place the jack under the rear axle control arms - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 409
inches. 6 . Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the folding wrench parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after atime. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 410
. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 7. Install the compact spare tire and put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 8. Lower the vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 411
nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. See "Capacities and Specifications - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 412
driven, the tire might contact a person or another vehicle, causing injury and, of course, damage to itself as well. Be sure the underbody-mounted spare tire is stored with its valve stem pointing down. Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 413
stem down. 2. If the vehicle has aluminum wheels, remove the small center cap by tapping the back seated across the underside of the wheel. 4. When the tire is almost in the stored position, turn the tire so the valve is towards the rear of the vehicle. PUSH & PULL This will help when you check - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 414
the procedure for storing a spare tire listed previously. B Storing the Flat Tire on an All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle 1. Remove the tire storage bag and cable package from the jack storage area. 2. If the vehicle has aluminum wheels, remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 415
the outside portion of the liftgate hinges. I A. Cable 9. Liftgate Hinges 'C C. Door Striker 4. Pull the cable through the door striker and the center of the wheel. 6. Pull on the cable to make sure it is secure. 7. Make sure the metal tube is centered at the striker. Push the tube towards the - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 416
when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 wheel drive system if your vehicle is driven for an extended period with a compact spare tire installed and the all-wheel drive system in operation. See "All-Wheel Drive System'' and "AWD - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 417
if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their be sure to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when too. Don't use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 418
or cloth. 7. Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry. Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit , then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 2. If a stain remains, follow the cleaner instructions described earlier. 3. If an odor lingers - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 419
make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water cleaner. See your dealer for this product. Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather. Soiled or - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 420
very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-17. Care of Safety of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color, gloss retention and durability. safetl elts o he built-in child restraint - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 421
5-92. Don't use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under "Washing Your Vehicle" previously. Finish Care gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 422
with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn. The surface of these wheels is similar to the body or wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish and tires. Sheet Meta! Damme a- Aluminum Wheels Keep your wheels clean - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 423
service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer's body and paint shop. Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions ) can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 424
necessary. Medium foaming shampoo. Cleans and lightly waxes. Wash Wax Concentrate Biodegradable and wheels and wire wheel covers. fingerprints, and surface contaminants, Spray on I Chrome and Wire Wheel Cleaner Finish Enhancer See your General Motors parts department for these products. See Part - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 425
driver's side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration. Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 426
air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see Servicing Your Air this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away. Windshield Wiper Fuses The cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, be sure to get it fixed. If you ever have a problem - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 427
FRT/WPWWSHR MALL CLUSTER RR WPWSHR HAZARD BCM PRGRM RH HEAD LP STOPLAMP LHHEADLPLOW Low RR PWR SCKT DRL CLUSTER B A l l LH HIGH HEADLP ENHANCED EVAPI AWD RH HEADLP HIGH PCM/ABS HTD MIRROR , Pull the door open to access the instrument panel fuse block. 5-96 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 428
Cluster, Body Control Module, Electronic Level Control (ELC) Sensor and Relay, Theft, Door Ajar Stoplamp Switch Module/Electronic Brake Control nJn.\&&,/E!~ctrgnic Rr21e Tractinn Control Module (EBCM/EBTCM) Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Vent Solenoid Valve, All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Not - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 429
BCM PRGRAM BCM Proarammina " " RH HEAD LP Driver's Side Low Beam Headlamp LOW (Export Only) RH HEAD LP Driver's Side High Beam Headlamp HIGH (Export Only) IGN MAIN Relay and PCM, PCM/ABS Electronic Brake Control Module Fuse I I RAP RELAY Retained Accessory Power (RAP) I Blank 5-98 I Not Used - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 430
Underhood Fuse Block This fuse block is located in the engine compartment, in front of the windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. [ 1 2 1 ) f 5-99 The fuses marked spare are available if a replacement fuse is needed. To - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 431
, DRL, Electronic PRNDL, Ignition 1, AWD, PSD, Air Bag, Turn Signal and Powertrain Control Module [IGN MAIN Relay (Underhood Fuse Block: A/C Clutch, Electronic Ignition, Ignition 1-U/H, INJ, TCC)] Coolant Fans Fuses (Instrument Panel): ABS Module Battery, Cigarette Lighter, Courtesy Lamps, Front - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 432
11 Fuses: A/C Clutch, Ignition 1-U/H, Electronic Ignition, TCC, Injectors I 36 I Horn Relav I I 37 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Control Module, Headlamps and I 40 I Mini Fuse Puller I I Air Conditioning Clutch Diode I I 5-101 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 433
given in English and metric measurements. Please refer to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6- I7 for more information. Air Conditioning Refrigerant Systems Front A/C Front and Rear A/C Complete Overhaul AWD Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement Complete Overhaul With - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 434
Fuel Capacity Regular Extended I 20.0 gallons 25.1 gallons I 75.0 L 95.0 L 140 Nom Wheel Nut Torque 100 Ib ft Engine Specifications 5-103 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 435
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Number A-l208C* PF47 GM Part No. 52482929 41 -1 01 * Windshield Wiper Blades Length T Pe Y Wiper Blade (Backglass) Length T Pe Y I 24.0 inches (60.0 cm) Shepherd's Hook 16.0 inches (40.6 cm) Shepherd's Hook *ACDelco@part number. 5-104 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 436
System Inspection ...6.15 Fuel System Inspection ...6.16 Engine Cooling System Inspection ...6.16 Throttle System Inspection ...6.16 Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive Inspection ...6.16 Brake System Inspection ...6.16 Part - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 437
important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can checks, inspections and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 438
let your dealer's service department or another qualified service center do these jobs. "Part B: Owner Checks and Services" tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 439
needs vary. You may need more frequent checks and replacements. So please read the following and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your dealer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 440
prior to the completion of the vehicle 's useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervalsand the maintenance be recorded. t +- A good time to check your brakes isduring tire rotation. See Brake System Inspection on page 6-16. 6-5 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 441
12 months, whichever occurs first). Reset the system. Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change will - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 442
U Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0 Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote t.) 0 Replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 443
) U Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote t.) 0 Replace passenger compartment air filter. If you information. (See footnote +,) drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter may require - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 444
+.) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter may require replacement more often. U Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0 Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-62 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 445
they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D. Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 446
restraint system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt or built-in child restraint system from air bag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Spare Tire Check At least twice a year, after the monthly inflation check - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 447
At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. StaY+er Switch Ct-ck Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor and release pawl, hood and door - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 448
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-38if necessary. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. vvllenyou are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 449
the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 450
exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See Engine Exhaust - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 451
air conditioning condenser. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year. Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive Inspection Every 12 months or at engine - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 452
only DEX-COOL Engine Coolant Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23. Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. GM Optikleen Washer Solvent or equivalent. Fluid/Lubricant GM Power Steering Fluid Power Steering (GM Part No. U.S. 1052884, System in Canada 993294, or equivalent - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 453
requirements of NLGl #2, Category LB or GC-LB. I 'Iiding Door Track Weatherstrip 'Onditioning Fluid/Lubricant Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723, or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGl #2, Cateqow LB or GC-LB. Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 454
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from "Owner Checks and Services" or "Periodic Maintenance'' on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 455
MaintenanceRecord (cont'd) 6-20 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 456
MaintenanceRecord (cont'd) , I Date I Odometer Reading 6-21 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 457
Maintenance Record (cont'd) 6-22 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 458
Safety Defects to General Motors ...7- 9 Service Publications Ordering Information ..., ...7-9 Customer Assistance Information =...7-2 . Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...* ...7-2 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...,...__ -7-3 . Customer Assistance Off ices 7-3 GM Mobility - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 459
the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 460
the following address: BBB Auto Line Council of Better Business Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Customer Assistance Off ices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to Chevrolet's Customer - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 461
you up to $1,000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle (hand controls, wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc.). Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L I H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 462
offers Courtesy Transportation for customers needing warranty service. Courtesy Transportation will be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasers of 2003 Chevrolet passenger cars and light duty trucks. (See your - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 463
and Owner Assistance Information book. Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 464
service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. Courtesy Rental - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 465
Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty, alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your dealer for details in individual problems between you, your dealer or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 466
You may write to: Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Tower C Ottawa, Ontario K I A ON5 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 467
a Portfolio, Owner's Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. Current and Past Model Order Forms Service - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 468
Engine ...5-18 7-4 All Overseas Locations ...All-Wheel Drive ...5-50, 5-85 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3-57 A nn All-Wheel-Drive (AWD)System ...4-10 Aluminum Wheels ...5-91 AM ...3-102 AM-FM Radio ...3-62 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-104 Anti-lock BrakeSystem(ABS) ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 469
Shift Lock Control System Check ...6-13 ~ B Backing Up ...4-41 Battery ...5-43 Battery Replacement ...2-8 Battery Run-Down Protection ...3-20 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-22 Before You Drive ...3-91 Bench Seat, Split ...1-8 Body Lubrication Service ...6-12 Brake ...2-38 Parking ...6-16 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 470
(Rear Drive Module) ...5-51 Cassette Tape Messages ...3-78 Cassette Tape Player Service ...6-10 CD Adapter Kits ...3-79 Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...1-45, 1-47 Chains, Tires ...5-67 Change Engine Oil Message ...3-54 Charging System Indicator Message ...3-52 Check Engine Light ...3-45 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 471
Vehicle ..., ...5-89 UnderbodyMaintenance .., ...5-92 ...3-104 Video Screen 5-89 Weatherstrips ...Your DVD Player ...3-104 5-90 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...Climate Control System ...3-25 ...3-33 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment Outlet Adjustment ...3-28 Rear ...3-28, 3-31 Comfort Controls - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 472
19 Driving Through Flowing Water ...4-19 4-40 Driving with a Trailer ...Dual Trip Odometers ...3-38 DVD Care ofYour ...3-104 3-104 Care of Your DVD Player ...Cleaning the Video Screen ...3-104 Gleaning Your u v l j Piayer ...3-104 Distortion ...3-1 02 3-91 Entertainment System ...DVD Player ...3-95 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 473
...3-48 Engine 5-18 Air CleanedFilter ...Battery ...5-43 Change Oil Message ...3-54 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-45 Coolant ...5-23 Coolant Heater ...2-33 Coolant TemperatureGage ...3-44 Coolant TemperatureWarningMessage ...3-51 Cooling System Inspection ...6-16 Engine Compartment - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 474
the Seatback ...1-26 FollowingDistance ...4-41 Footnotes ...6-5 FrontReadingLamps ...3-19 Front Seat Storage Net ...2-55 Fuel ...5-5 5-6 Additives ...5-6 California Fuel System Inspection ...6-16 Fuses ...5-95 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...Windshield Wiper ..., ...5-95 G Gage Engine Coolant - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 475
16 Engine Cooling System ...6-16 ExhaustSystem ...6-15 Fuel System ...6-16 Part C - Periodic Maintenance ...6-15 Steering. Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal ...6-15 Throttle System ...6-16 Transfer Care (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 476
Jump Starting ... 5-44 Key Lock Cylinders Service ...KeylessEntrySystem ...Keys ... 6-12 2-5 2-3 L Lamps Exterior ...3-15 Interior Vehicle With the Engine Running ...2-40 Liftgate ...2-22 Light 3-40 Air Bag Readiness ...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...3-42 3-41 Brake System Warning ...Malfunction - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 477
Indicator Light ...3-45 1-3 Manual Seats ...ManualWindows ...2-24 Matching Transmitter(s) toYourVehicle ...2-7 Message All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning ...3-57 Center ...3-50 3-54 ChangeEngine Oil ...ChargingSystemIndicator ...3-52 Door Ajar Warning ...3-55 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 478
Hills ...4-42 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ...6-10 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...6-15 P2!-! c> - !?Pr~!?-!!?-!PndPc! F!L!idS zed LL!h!-iCZ-!tS 6-1 7 Part E - MaintenanceRecord ...6-19 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-33 Passing - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 479
...3-103 Care ofYour CD and DVD Player ...3-104 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-104 Radio with Cassette and CD ...3-71 ...3-65 Radio with CD ...3-81 Radio with Six-Disc CD ...Rear Seat Audio ...3-98, 3-100 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...3-61 Setting the Time for Radios - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 480
...5-71 Removing the Split Bench Seat ...1-11 Removing the Stowable Seat ...1-27 Removing the Wheel Covers ...5-76 Replacement Bulbs ...5-57 5-43 Replacing Brake System Parts ...Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-104 Replacing the Bucket Seats ...1-20 Replacing the Captain's Chairs - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 481
ofYour Vehicle ...Doing Your Own Work ...Engine Soon Light ...Publications Ordering Information ...Traction System Warning Message ...Service Bulletins ...Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada ...Service Manuals ...Setting Preset PTYs ...Setting Preset - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 482
61 Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...3-61 Setting Seats ...1-8 Starter Switch Check ...6-12 Starting Your Engine ...2-32 Steering ...4-10 Steering in Emergencies ...4-1 1 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Spare Tire and Tools ...5-82 1-26 Stowable Seat ...4-30 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 483
...2-29 PASS-Key@I l l Operation ...2-29 Throttle System Inspection ...6-16 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Tire Inflation Check ...6-10 Tires ...5-60, 5-91 Buying New Tires 65 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-66 Wheel Replacement ...5-66 When It I Time for New Tires ...s 5-63 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 484
Number(VIN) ...5-94 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-94 VehiclePersonalization ...2-62 Arming and Disarming the Content 2-70 Theft-Deterrent System ...AutomaticDoorLocks ...2-64 Pnntnnt Thnft nntnrrnnt 9-m Citrtom ..., Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting ...2-63 Entering ProgrammingMode - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 485
Change Engine Oil (GM Oil LifeSystem) ...5-17 5-61 When to Check ...When to Check and Change ...5-20 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ...5-38 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill ...4-43 Where to Put the Restraint ...1-65 Why Safety Belts Work ...1-31 Windows ...2-24 Manual ...2-24 - 2003 Chevrolet Venture | Owner's Manual - Page 486
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