Section |
Page |
2000 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual |
1 |
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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 |
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections |
410 |
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection |
410 |
Exhaust System Inspection |
410 |
Engine Cooling System Inspection |
411 |
Throttle System Inspection |
411 |
Brake System Inspection |
411 |
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
412 |
Part E: Maintenance Record |
414 |
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information |
417 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure |
418 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users |
420 |
Customer Assistance Offices |
420 |
United States |
420 |
Canada |
421 |
All Overseas Locations |
421 |
Caribbean Numbers |
421 |
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities |
421 |
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program |
422 |
Canadian Roadside Assistance |
423 |
Courtesy Transportation |
424 |
Plan Ahead When Possible |
424 |
Transportation Options |
424 |
Shuttle Service |
424 |
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement |
424 |
Courtesy Rental Vehicle |
425 |
Additional Program Information |
425 |
Warranty Information |
425 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT |
426 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT |
426 |