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Mini Fuse 21-IGN1-UH Usage Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve, Heated Oxygen Sensors 1 and 2, Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Not Used Not Used Not Used Ignition Control Module (ICM) Not Used Transaxle Range Switch to Back-up Lamps A/C CLU Relay to A/C Compressor Clutch Oil Driver Information Display, Heater A/C Control, Radio, Rear Side Door Actuator Control Motor, Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR), Security Indicator Lamp and Theft-Deterrent Shock Sensor Generator Mini Fuse 31-TCC Usage Automatic Transaxle (Torque Converter Clutch Solenoids) Stoplamp Switch to PCM Fuel Pump Relay Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Not Used Fog Lamp Relay Horn Relay Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Control Module, Headlamps and Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch Theft-Deterrent Relay to Headlamps Not Used Not Used Mini Fuse Puller 32-FUEL PUMP 33-ECM SENSE 34 35-FOG LP 36-HORN 37-PARK LP 22-SPARE 23-SPARE 24-SPARE 25-ELEK IGN 26-SPARE 27-B/U LAMP 28-A/C CLU 29-RADIO 38 39-SPARE 40 30-ALT SENSE 6-64

Section	Page
2000 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual	1
	24
Bucket Seats	26
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks	26
Adjusting the Bucket Seats	27
Removing the Bucket Seats	28
Replacing the Bucket Seats	30
Captain s Chairs	32
Removing the Captain s Chairs	33
Replacing the Captain s Chairs	34
Safety Belts: They re for Everyone	35
Why Safety Belts Work	37
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts	40
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	41
Adults	41
Driver Position	41
Lap-Shoulder Belt	41
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster	43
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	49
Right Front Passenger Position	50
Air Bag Systems	51
How the Air Bag Systems Work	53
Where are the air bags?	53
When should an air bag inflate?	55
What makes an air bag inflate?	55
How does an air bag restrain?	56
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	56
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	58
Safety Belt Pretensioners	58
Rear Seat Passengers	58
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	59
Lap-Shoulder Belt	59
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	62
Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat)	65
Lap Belt	65
Center Passenger Position (Bucket Seat)	66
Lap Belt	66
Children	68
Smaller Children and Babies	68
Built-in Child Restraint (Option)	71
Securing a Child in the Built-In Child Restraint	73
Removing the Child from the Built-In Child Restraint	79
Storing the Built-In Child Restraint	80
Child Restraints	82
Where to Put the Restraint (Except Cargo Vans)	86
Where to Put the Restraint (Cargo Vans)	86
Top Strap	87
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	89
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position (Third Row Bench Seat)	93
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position (Bucket Seat)	94
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	96
Larger Children	100
Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems	103
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	104
Section 2 Features and Controls	105
Keys	106
Door Locks	108
Power Door Locks	109
Last Door Closed Locking Automatic Door Locks	110
Sliding Door Delayed Locking	110
Lockout Deterrent	111
Leaving Your Vehicle	111
Keyless Entry System (Option)	111
Operation	112
Remote Driver s Door and All Door Unlock	112
Remote All Door Lock	112
Remote Lock Confirmation (If Equipped) Remote Unlock Confirmation (If Equipped)	113
Remote Alarm (If Equipped)	113
Remote Power Sliding Door Operation (If Equipped)	114
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle	114
Battery Replacement	114
Resynchronization	116
Switchbanks	116
Overhead Console Switchbank	116
Instrument Panel Switchbank	117
Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices	118
Entering Programming Mode Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting	119
Programmable Modes	119
Automatic Door Locks	120
Programmable Modes	120
Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention	121
Programmable Modes	122
Remote Driver s Unlock Control	122
Programmable Modes	123
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation	123
Programmable Modes	124
Content Theft-Deterrent System	125
Programmable Modes	125
Arming and Disarming the Content Theft- Deterrent System	126
Programmable Modes	126
Exiting Programming Mode	128
Sliding Door	128
Sliding Door Lock	128
Power Sliding Door (Option)	130
Sliding Door Security Lock	134
Resetting the Power Sliding Door	135
Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock	135
Liftgate	136
Theft	137
Key in the Ignition	137
Parking at Night	137
Parking Lots	137
Content Theft-Deterrent (Option)	138
Arming with the Power Lock Switch	138
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter	139
Arming with Your Key	139
Arming Confirmation	139
Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter	139
Disarming with Your Key	139
Nuisance Alarms	139
PASS-Key III	140
New Vehicle Break-In Ignition Positions	142
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	143
Starting Your Engine	144
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	145
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	146
Automatic Transaxle Operation	146
Parking Brake	151
Shifting Into PARK (P)	152
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	153
Torque Lock	154
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	154
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust	155
Running Your Engine While You re Parked	156
Windows	157
Manual Windows	157
Power Windows (Option)	157
Side Window Latches	157
Power Rear Quarter Windows (If Equipped)	158
Rear Side Panels (Cargo Van)	158
Horn	158
Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	159
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator	160
Turn Signal on Chime	160
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	160
Flash-to-Pass	161
Windshield Wipers	161
Windshield Washer	161
Rear Window Washer/ Wiper (If Equipped)	162
Cruise Control (Option)	162
Setting Cruise Control	163
Resuming a Set Speed	164
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	164
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	165
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	165
Using Cruise Control on Hills	165
Ending Cruise Control	165
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory	165
Exterior Lamps	166
Lamps on Reminder	166
Daytime Running Lamps	166
Interior Lamps	167
Instrument Panel Intensity Control	167
Interior Lamps Control	167
Interior Lamps Override Switch Illuminated Entry	168
Delayed Illumination Exit Lighting	169
Front Reading Lamps Rear Reading Lamps	170
Dome Lamp	170
Cargo Lamp	170
Battery Saver	171
Mirrors	171
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	171
Power Remote Control Mirrors	171
Convex Outside Mirror	172
Heated Outside Mirrors	172
Storage Compartments	172
Glove Box	172
Compact Overhead Console Overhead Console (If Equipped)	173
Garage Door Opener Compartment	174
Sunglasses Storage Compartment	175
Storage Bin	176
Removing and Replacing the Tray	176
Front Seat Storage Bin	177
Cupholders	177
Rear Storage Compartments and Cupholders	177
Convenience Net (Option)	177
Side Convenience Nets Front Seat Storage Net	179
Luggage Carrier (Option)	180
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter	182
Side Ashtrays	183
Sun Visors	183
Visor Vanity Mirrors	183
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors (If Equipped)	183
Accessory Inflator System (Option)	183
Accessory Power Outlets	186
OnStar System (If Equipped)	187
The Instrument Panel	188
Your Information System	188
Instrument Panel Cluster	190
Speedometer and Tamper Resistant Odometer	191
Dual Trip Odometers	191
Retro-Active Reset	192
Warning Lights, Gages, Messages and Indicators	192
Safety Belt Reminder Light	193
Air Bag Readiness Light	193
Brake System Warning Light	194
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	195
Traction Control System Warning Light (Option)	196
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	196
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)	197
If the Light Is Flashing	198
If the Light Is On Steady	198
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	199
Fuel Gage	200
Message Center	200
Charging System Indicator Message Service Traction System Warning	201
Message (Option)	201
Traction Active Message (Option) Engine Coolant Temperature	202
Warning Message	202
Low Coolant Level Warning Message	203
Low Oil Pressure Message	203
Low Engine Oil Level Message	204
Change Engine Oil Message	204
Power Sliding Door Warning Message	204
Door Ajar Warning Message	205
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message	205
PASS-Key	205
III Security Message	205
Low Fuel Warning Message	205
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Option)	206
Compass Variance	206
Setting the Variance	207
Automatic Compass Calibration	207
Manual Compass Calibration	207
Error Displays	208
Trip Computer	208
Resetting the Trip Computer	208
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	209
Comfort Controls	210
Fan Knob	210
Temperature Knob	210
Mode Knob	210
Mode Buttons	211
Air Conditioning	211
Heating	212
Defogging and Defrosting	212
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)	213
Rear Climate Control (Option)	213
Rear Fan Control	214
Rear Comfort Controls	214
Rear Air Vents	215
Ventilation System	216
Ventilation Tips	216
Audio Systems	217
Setting the Clock for Systems without Automatic Tone Control	217
Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic Tone Control	217
AM-FM Stereo	218
Playing the Radio	218
Finding a Station	218
Setting the Tone	219
Adjusting the Speakers	220
Radio Calibration	220
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	221
Playing the Radio	221
Finding a Station	222
Setting the Tone	222
Adjusting the Speakers	223
Using RDS Mode	224
Playing a Cassette Tape	226
Tight/Loose Tape Sensor Defeat	227
CD Adapter Kits	228
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	228
Playing the Radio	228
Finding a Station	229
Setting the Tone	230
Adjusting the Speakers Using RDS Mode	231
Playing a Compact Disc	233
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	235
Playing the Radio	235
Finding a Station	236
Setting the Tone	237
Adjusting the Speakers	238
Using RDS Mode	238
Playing a Cassette Tape	240
Tight/Loose Tape Sensor Defeat	243
Playing a Compact Disc	243
Rear Seat Audio (If Equipped)	245
Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped) Non- RDS Radios	247
Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios	247
Understanding Radio Reception	247
AM	247
FM Stereo	247
Tips About Your Audio System	247
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	248
Care of Your Compact Discs	250
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	250
Integrated Windshield Antenna	250
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	251
Defensive Driving	252
Drunken Driving	253
Control of a Vehicle Braking	256
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	257
Using Anti- Lock	259
Braking in Emergencies	259
Traction Control System (Option)	259
Steering	261
Power Steering	261
Steering Tips	261
Driving on Curves	261
Steering in Emergencies	262
Off-Road Recovery Passing	263
Loss of Control	264
Skidding	265
Driving at Night	266
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	267
Hydroplaning	268
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	269
Driving Through Flowing Water	269
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	269
City Driving	270
Freeway Driving	271
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	272
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads	273
Winter Driving	275
Driving on Snow or Ice	276
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	277
Recreational Vehicle Towing	279
Loading Your Vehicle	280
Payload (Cargo Van Only)	281
Electronic Level Control (Option)	282
Towing a Trailer	282
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	283
Weight of the Trailer	284
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	285
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	285
Hitches Safety Chains	286
Trailer Brakes	286
Driving with a Trailer	287
Following Distance	288
Passing	288
Backing Up	288
Making Turns	288
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	289
Driving On Grades	289
Parking on Hills	289
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	290
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	290
Section 5 Problems on the Road	291
Hazard Warning Flashers	292
Other Warning Devices	292
Jump Starting	293
Towing Your Vehicle	298
Engine Overheating	299
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	299
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	300
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	301
Cooling System	302
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	304
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	307
If a Tire Goes Flat	310
Changing a Flat Tire	311
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	312
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	315
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	321
Compact Spare Tire	323
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	324
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	324
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	325
Service	326
Doing Your Own Service Work	326
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	327
Fuel	327
Fuels in Foreign Countries	329
Filling Your Tank	329
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	331
Checking Things Under the Hood	332
Hood Release	332
Engine Oil	335
Checking Engine Oil	335
When to Add Engine Oil	336
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	337
Engine Oil Additives	338
When to Change Engine Oil	338
How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message	339
What to Do with Used Oil	339
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	339
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement	340
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	342
When to Check and Change	342
How to Check	342
Checking the Fluid Level	343
How to Add Fluid	344
Engine Coolant	345
What to Use	346
Checking Coolant	347
Adding Coolant	347
Radiator Pressure Cap	348
Power Steering Fluid	348
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	348
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	349
What to Use	349
Windshield Washer Fluid	349
What to Use	349
Adding Washer Fluid	349
Brakes	350
Brake Fluid	350
What to Add	352
Brake Wear	352
Brake Pedal Travel	353
Brake Adjustment	353
Replacing Brake System Parts	354
Battery	354
Vehicle Storage	354
Bulb Replacement	355
Halogen Bulbs	355
Headlamps	355
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamps	358
Front Sidemarker	359
Taillamps	361
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	362
Tires	364
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	364
When to Check	365
How to Check	365
Tire Inspection and Rotation	365
When It s Time for New Tires	367
Buying New Tires	367
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	368
Treadwear	369
Traction AA, A, B, C	369
Temperature A, B, C	369
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	370
Wheel Replacement	370
Used Replacement Wheels	371
Tire Chains	371
Appearance Care	372
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	372
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	372
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric	373
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	373
Cleaning Vinyl	374
Cleaning Leather	374
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	374
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	374
Cleaning the Built-in Child Restraint Pad	375
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness	375
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	375
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades	376
Weatherstrips	376
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	376
Washing Your Vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	377
Finish Care	377
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)	378
Cleaning Tires	378
Sheet Metal Damage	378
Finish Damage	379
Underbody Maintenance	379
Chemical Paint Spotting	379
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	380
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	381
Engine Identification	381
Service Parts Identification Label	381
Electrical System	381
Add-On Electrical Equipment	381
Headlamp Wiring	382
Windshield Wipers	382
Power Windows and Other Power Options	382
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	382
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	383
Underhood Fuse and Relay Center	386
Replacement Bulbs	389
Capacities and Specifications	389
Engine Specifications	389
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	390
Vehicle Dimensions - Regular Wheel Base	390
Vehicle Dimensions - Extended Wheel Base	390
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	391
Introduction	392
Your Vehicle and the Environment	392
Maintenance Requirements	392
How This Section is Organized	393
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	394
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	394
Scheduled Maintenance	395
Footnotes	395
Scheduled Maintenance	396
Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance	396
Scheduled Maintenance	397
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	405
At Each Fuel Fill	405
Engine Oil Level Check	405
Engine Coolant Level Check	405
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	405
At Least Once a Month	405
Tire Inflation Check	405
Cassette Deck Service	405
At Least Twice a Year	406
Restraint System Check	406
Wiper Blade Check	406
Spare Tire Check	406
Weatherstrip Lubrication	406
Automatic Transaxle Check	406
At Least Once a Year	407
Key Lock Cylinders Service	407
Body Lubrication Service	407
Starter Switch Check	407
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check	408
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check	408
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check	409
Underbody Flushing Service	409