1998 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 133
1998 Chevrolet Venture Manual
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7 7 3 C C C When the key is in the ignition in RUN, the power sliding door will only open if the transaxle is in PARK (P). The transaxle does not have to be in PARK (P) to close the door. If the override feature is not enabled and the power sliding door is open or in the process of closing when you shift outof PARK (P), a buzzer will sound. This is a warning that the sliding door not is completely closed. To open or closethe sliding door, press and release one of the two powerdoor switches. One is mounted on the wall, just in front of the passenger's side sliding door. The other switchis located in the overheadconsole switchbank. The sliding door must be unlockedfor it to operate. The key does not have to be the in ignition. To help avoid accidental operationof the sliding door, disable the power slidingdoor by pushing the power sliding door override switch. If you shift the transaxle out PARK of (P) and accelerate before the power sliding door latches closed, the door may reverse to the open position, 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. 2-16