Section |
Page |
2001 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 |
Adjusting the Captain s Chairs (Second Row) |
33 |
Removing the Captain s Chairs |
33 |
Replacing the Captain s Chairs |
34 |
Stowable Seat |
36 |
Folding the Seatback |
36 |
Removing the Stowable Seat |
37 |
Replacing the Stowable Seat |
38 |
Safety Belts: They re for Everyone |
39 |
Why Safety Belts Work |
40 |
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers |
43 |
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
44 |
Adults |
44 |
Driver Position |
44 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
44 |
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster |
47 |
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
53 |
Right Front Passenger Position |
54 |
Air Bag Systems |
55 |
How the Air Bag Systems Work |
57 |
Where are the air bags? |
57 |
When should an air bag inflate? |
59 |
What makes an air bag inflate? |
59 |
How does an air bag restrain? |
60 |
What will you see after an air bag inflates? |
60 |
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle |
62 |
Safety Belt Pretensioners |
62 |
Rear Seat Passengers |
62 |
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions |
63 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
63 |
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults |
67 |
Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat) |
69 |
Lap Belt |
69 |
Center Passenger Position (Bucket Seat) |
71 |
Lap Belt |
71 |
Children |
72 |
Infants and Young Children |
72 |
Built-in Child Restraint (Option) |
76 |
Securing a Child in the Built-In Child Restraint |
78 |
Removing the Child from the Built-In Child Restraint |
84 |
Storing the Built-In Child Restraint |
85 |
Restraint Systems for Children |
87 |
Where to Put the Restraint (Except Cargo Vans) |
90 |
Where to Put the Restraint (Cargo Vans) |
91 |
Top Strap |
91 |
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) |
94 |
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System |
97 |
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position |
97 |
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position (Third Row Bench Seat) |
101 |
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position (Bucket Seat) |
103 |
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position |
105 |
Older Children |
109 |
Safety Belt Extender |
112 |
Checking Your Restraint Systems |
112 |
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash |
113 |
Section 2 Features and Controls |
114 |
Windows |
115 |
Manual Windows |
115 |
Power Windows (Option) |
116 |
Express- Down Window |
116 |
Side Window Latches |
116 |
Power Rear Quarter Windows (If Equipped) |
117 |
Rear Side Panels (Cargo Van) |
117 |
Keys |
118 |
Door Locks |
120 |
Power Door Locks |
121 |
Last Door Closed Locking |
122 |
Automatic Door Locks |
122 |
Sliding Door Delayed Locking |
122 |
Lockout Deterrent |
123 |
Leaving Your Vehicle |
123 |
Remote Keyless Entry System (Option) |
123 |
Operation |
124 |
Remote Driver s Door and All Door Unlock |
124 |
Remote All Door Lock |
124 |
Remote Lock Confirmation (Option) |
125 |
Remote Unlock Confirmation (Option) |
125 |
Remote Alarm (Option) |
125 |
Remote Power Sliding Door Operation (Option) |
126 |
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle |
126 |
Battery Replacement |
127 |
Switchbanks |
128 |
Overhead Console Switchbank |
128 |
Instrument Panel Switchbank |
128 |
Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices |
129 |
Entering Programming Mode |
130 |
Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting |
130 |
Programmable Modes |
130 |
Automatic Door Locks |
131 |
Programmable Modes |
131 |
Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention |
132 |
Programmable Modes |
133 |
Remote Driver s Unlock Control |
133 |
Programmable Modes |
134 |
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation |
134 |
Programmable Modes |
135 |
Content Theft-Deterrent System |
136 |
Programmable Modes |
136 |
Arming and Disarming the Content Theft- Deterrent System |
137 |
Programmable Modes |
137 |
Exiting Programming Mode |
139 |
Dual Sliding Doors |
139 |
Sliding Door Lock |
140 |
Power Sliding Door (Option) |
141 |
Sliding Door Security Lock |
147 |
Resetting the Power Sliding Door |
147 |
Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock |
148 |
Liftgate |
149 |
Theft |
150 |
Key in the Ignition |
150 |
Parking at Night |
151 |
Parking Lots |
151 |
Content Theft-Deterrent (Option) |
151 |
Arming with the Power Lock Switch |
152 |
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter |
152 |
Arming with Your Key |
152 |
Arming Confirmation |
152 |
Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter |
153 |
Disarming with Your Key |
153 |
Nuisance Alarms |
153 |
PASS-Key III |
154 |
New Vehicle Break-In |
156 |
Ignition Positions |
156 |
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
157 |
Starting Your Engine |
158 |
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) |
159 |
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater |
160 |
Automatic Transaxle Operation |
161 |
Parking Brake |
165 |
Shifting Into PARK (P) |
166 |
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running |
168 |
Torque Lock |
168 |
Shifting Out of PARK (P) |
169 |
Parking Over Things That Burn |
169 |
Engine Exhaust |
170 |
Running Your Engine While You re Parked |
170 |
Horn |
171 |
Tilt Wheel |
171 |
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever |
172 |
Turn Signal and Lane-Change Indicator |
172 |
Turn Signal on Chime |
173 |
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
173 |
Flash-to-Pass |
173 |
Windshield Wipers |
174 |
Windshield Washer |
174 |
Rear Window Washer/ Wiper (If Equipped) |
175 |
Cruise Control (Option) |
175 |
Setting Cruise Control |
176 |
Resuming a Set Speed |
177 |
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control |
177 |
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control |
178 |
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control |
178 |
Using Cruise Control on Hills |
178 |
Ending Cruise Control |
178 |
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory |
178 |
Exterior Lamps |
179 |
Lamps on Reminder |
179 |
Daytime Running Lamps |
179 |
Interior Lamps |
180 |
Instrument Panel Intensity Control |
180 |
Interior Lamps Control |
180 |
Interior Lamps Override Switch Illuminated Entry |
181 |
Delayed Illumination |
182 |
Exit Lighting |
182 |
Front Reading Lamps |
183 |
Rear Reading Lamps |
183 |
Dome Lamp |
183 |
Cargo Lamp |
183 |
Battery Saver |
184 |
Mirrors |
184 |
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror |
184 |
Power Remote Control Mirrors |
184 |
Convex Outside Mirror |
185 |
Heated Outside Mirrors (If Equipped) |
185 |
Storage Compartments |
185 |
Glove Box |
185 |
Compact Overhead Console (Canada Only) |
186 |
Overhead Console (Option) |
186 |
Garage Door Opener Compartment |
187 |
Storage Bin |
188 |
Removing and Replacing the Tray |
188 |
Front Seat Storage Bin |
189 |
Cupholders |
189 |
Rear Storage Compartments and Cupholders |
189 |
Convenience Net (Option) |
190 |
Side Convenience Nets |
191 |
Front Seat Storage Net |
191 |
Convenience Center (Option) |
192 |
Removing the Convenience Center |
192 |
Replacing the Convenience Center |
192 |
Luggage Carrier (Option) |
194 |
Sun Visors |
197 |
Visor Vanity Mirrors |
197 |
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors (If Equipped) |
197 |
Accessory Inflator System (Option) |
197 |
Accessory Power Outlets |
199 |
OnStar System (If Equipped) |
200 |
Safety and Security Services |
201 |
Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services) |
202 |
OnStar System Limitations |
203 |
HomeLink Transmitter (Option) |
203 |
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter |
204 |
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter |
205 |
Rolling Code Programming |
205 |
Erasing Channels |
206 |
Accessories |
206 |
The Instrument Panel Your Information System |
207 |
Instrument Panel Cluster |
209 |
Speedometer and Tamper Resistant Odometer |
210 |
Dual Trip Odometers |
210 |
Retro-Active Reset |
211 |
Warning Lights, Gages, Messages and Indicators |
211 |
Safety Belt Reminder Light |
212 |
Air Bag Readiness Light |
213 |
Brake System Warning Light |
213 |
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light |
215 |
Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) |
215 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage |
216 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada) |
217 |
If the Light Is Flashing |
218 |
If the Light Is On Steady |
219 |
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs |
220 |
Fuel Gage |
220 |
Message Center |
221 |
Charging System Indicator Message |
221 |
Service Traction System Warning Message (Option) |
222 |
Traction Active Message (Option) |
223 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message |
223 |
Low Oil Pressure Message |
224 |
Low Engine Oil Level Message |
225 |
Change Engine Oil Message |
225 |
Power Sliding Door Warning Message |
226 |
Door Ajar Warning Message |
227 |
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message |
227 |
PASS-Key III Security Message |
228 |
Low Fuel Warning Message |
228 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Option) |
229 |
Compass Variance |
230 |
Setting the Variance |
230 |
Automatic Compass Calibration |
230 |
Manual Compass Calibration |
231 |
Error Displays |
231 |
Trip Computer |
231 |
Resetting the Trip Computer |
232 |
Rear Parking Assist (Option) |
232 |
How the System Works |
232 |
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems |
234 |
Comfort Controls |
235 |
Fan Knob |
235 |
Temperature Knob |
235 |
Mode Knob |
235 |
Mode Buttons |
236 |
Air Conditioning |
236 |
Heating |
237 |
Defogging and Defrosting |
237 |
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped) |
238 |
Rear Climate Control (Option) |
239 |
Rear Fan Control |
239 |
Rear Comfort Controls |
240 |
Rear Air Vents |
240 |
Ventilation System |
241 |
Ventilation Tips |
241 |
Audio Systems |
242 |
Setting the Clock for Systems without Radio Data System |
242 |
Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio Data System |
242 |
AM-FM Stereo |
243 |
Playing the Radio |
243 |
Finding a Station |
243 |
Setting the Tone |
244 |
Adjusting the Speakers |
245 |
Radio Calibration |
245 |
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) |
246 |
Playing the Radio |
246 |
Finding a Station |
247 |
Setting the Tone |
247 |
Adjusting the Speakers |
248 |
Using RDS Mode |
249 |
Playing a Compact Disc |
251 |
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) |
253 |
Playing the Radio |
253 |
Finding a Station |
253 |
Setting the Tone |
254 |
Adjusting the Speakers |
255 |
Using RDS |
256 |
Playing a Cassette Tape |
258 |
Tight/Loose Tape Sensor Defeat |
261 |
Playing a Compact Disc |
261 |
AM-FM Stereo with 6-Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (Option) |
263 |
Playing the Radio |
263 |
Finding a Station |
264 |
Setting the Tone |
265 |
Using RDS Mode |
266 |
Adjusting the Speakers |
268 |
Playing a Compact Disc |
268 |
Using Song List Mode |
272 |
Rear Seat Audio (If Equipped) |
273 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature Non-RDS Radios |
275 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios |
275 |
Understanding Radio Reception |
276 |
AM |
276 |
FM Stereo |
276 |
Tips About Your Audio System |
276 |
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player |
277 |
Care of Your Compact Discs |
278 |
Care of Your Compact Disc Player |
278 |
Integrated Windshield Antenna |
278 |
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road |
279 |
Defensive Driving |
280 |
Drunken Driving |
281 |
Control of a Vehicle |
284 |
Braking |
284 |
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) |
285 |
Using Anti- Lock |
287 |
Braking in Emergencies |
287 |
Traction Control System (Option) |
287 |
Steering |
289 |
Power Steering |
289 |
Steering Tips |
289 |
Driving on Curves |
289 |
Steering in Emergencies |
290 |
Off-Road Recovery |
291 |
Passing |
291 |
Loss of Control |
293 |
Skidding |
293 |
Driving at Night |
294 |
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads |
295 |
Hydroplaning |
296 |
Driving Through Deep Standing Water |
297 |
Driving Through Flowing Water |
297 |
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips |
297 |
City Driving |
298 |
Freeway Driving |
299 |
Before Leaving on a Long Trip |
300 |
Highway Hypnosis |
301 |
Hill and Mountain Roads |
301 |
Winter Driving |
303 |
Driving on Snow or Ice |
304 |
If You re Caught in a Blizzard |
305 |
Recreational Vehicle Towing |
307 |
Loading Your Vehicle |
308 |
Payload (Cargo Van Only) |
309 |
Electronic Level Control (Option) |
309 |
Towing a Trailer |
310 |
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer |
311 |
Weight of the Trailer |
312 |
Weight of the Trailer Tongue |
312 |
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires |
313 |
Hitches |
313 |
Safety Chains |
314 |
Trailer Brakes |
314 |
Driving with a Trailer |
314 |
Following Distance |
315 |
Passing |
315 |
Backing Up |
315 |
Making Turns |
316 |
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer |
316 |
Driving On Grades |
316 |
Parking on Hills |
317 |
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill |
317 |
Maintenance When Trailer Towing |
317 |
Section 5 Problems on the Road |
318 |
Hazard Warning Flashers |
319 |
Other Warning Devices |
319 |
Jump Starting |
320 |
Towing Your Vehicle |
325 |
Engine Overheating |
326 |
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode |
326 |
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine |
327 |
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine |
328 |
Cooling System |
329 |
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank |
331 |
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator |
334 |
If a Tire Goes Flat |
337 |
Changing a Flat Tire |
338 |
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools |
339 |
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire |
342 |
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools |
348 |
Compact Spare Tire |
350 |
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow |
351 |
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out |
351 |
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care |
352 |
Service |
353 |
Doing Your Own Service Work |
353 |
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle |
354 |
Fuel |
354 |
Fuels in Foreign Countries |
356 |
Filling Your Tank |
357 |
Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
359 |
Checking Things Under the Hood |
360 |
Hood Release |
360 |
Engine Compartment Overview |
362 |
Engine Oil |
363 |
Checking Engine Oil |
363 |
When to Add Engine Oil |
364 |
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use |
365 |
Engine Oil Additives |
366 |
When to Change Engine Oil |
366 |
How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message |
367 |
What to Do with Used Oil |
367 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
367 |
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement |
369 |
Automatic Transaxle Fluid |
371 |
When to Check and Change |
371 |
How to Check |
371 |
Checking the Fluid Level |
372 |
How to Add Fluid |
373 |
Engine Coolant |
374 |
What to Use |
375 |
Checking Coolant |
376 |
Adding Coolant |
376 |
Radiator Pressure Cap |
377 |
Power Steering Fluid |
378 |
When to Check Power Steering Fluid |
378 |
How to Check Power Steering Fluid |
378 |
What to Use |
378 |
Windshield Washer Fluid |
379 |
What to Use |
379 |
Adding Washer Fluid |
379 |
Brakes |
380 |
Brake Fluid |
380 |
What to Add |
381 |
Brake Wear |
382 |
Brake Pedal Travel |
383 |
Brake Adjustment |
383 |
Replacing Brake System Parts |
383 |
Battery |
383 |
Vehicle Storage |
383 |
Bulb Replacement |
384 |
Halogen Bulbs |
384 |
Headlamps |
384 |
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamps |
387 |
Front Sidemarker |
389 |
Taillamps |
390 |
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement |
391 |
Tires |
393 |
Inflation -- Tire Pressure |
394 |
When to Check |
394 |
How to Check |
394 |
Tire Inspection and Rotation |
395 |
When It s Time for New Tires |
396 |
Buying New Tires |
397 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
398 |
Treadwear |
398 |
Traction AA, A, B, C |
398 |
Temperature A, B, C |
399 |
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
399 |
Wheel Replacement |
399 |
Used Replacement Wheels |
400 |
Tire Chains |
401 |
Appearance Care |
402 |
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle |
402 |
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet |
402 |
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric |
403 |
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems |
403 |
Cleaning Vinyl |
404 |
Cleaning Leather |
404 |
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel |
404 |
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components |
404 |
Cleaning the Built-in Child Restraint Pad |
404 |
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness |
405 |
Cleaning Glass Surfaces |
405 |
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades |
405 |
Weatherstrips |
406 |
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle |
406 |
Washing Your Vehicle |
406 |
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses |
406 |
Finish Care |
407 |
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped) |
408 |
Cleaning Tires |
408 |
Sheet Metal Damage |
408 |
Finish Damage |
409 |
Underbody Maintenance |
409 |
Chemical Paint Spotting |
409 |
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials |
410 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
411 |
Engine Identification |
411 |
Service Parts Identification Label |
411 |
Electrical System |
412 |
Add-On Electrical Equipment |
412 |
Headlamp Wiring |
412 |
Windshield Wipers |
412 |
Power Windows and Other Power Options |
412 |
Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
413 |
Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
413 |
Underhood Fuse and Relay Center |
416 |
Replacement Bulbs |
420 |
Capacities and Specifications |
420 |
Engine Specifications |
420 |
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts |
421 |
Vehicle Dimensions - Regular Wheel Base |
421 |
Vehicle Dimensions - Extended Wheel Base |
421 |
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule |
422 |
Introduction |
423 |
Your Vehicle and the Environment |
423 |
Maintenance Requirements |
423 |
How This Section is Organized |
424 |
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services |
425 |
Using Your Maintenance Schedule |
425 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
426 |
Footnotes |
426 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
427 |
Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance |
427 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
428 |
Part B: Owner Checks and Services |
436 |
At Each Fuel Fill |
436 |
Engine Oil Level Check |
436 |
Engine Coolant Level Check |
436 |
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check |
436 |
At Least Once a Month |
436 |
Tire Inflation Check |
436 |
Cassette Deck Service |
436 |
At Least Twice a Year |
437 |
Restraint System Check |
437 |
Wiper Blade Check |
437 |
Spare Tire Check |
437 |
Weatherstrip Lubrication |
437 |
Automatic Transaxle Check |
437 |
At Least Once a Year |
438 |
Key Lock Cylinders Service |
438 |
Body Lubrication Service |
438 |
Starter Switch Check |
438 |
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check |
439 |
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check |
439 |
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check |
440 |
Underbody Flushing Service |
440 |
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections |
441 |
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection |
441 |
Exhaust System Inspection |
441 |
Engine Cooling System Inspection |
442 |
Throttle System Inspection |
442 |
Brake System Inspection |
442 |
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
443 |
Part E: Maintenance Record |
445 |
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information |
448 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure |
449 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users |
451 |
Customer Assistance Offices |
451 |
United States |
451 |
Canada |
452 |
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands) |
452 |
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities |
452 |
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program |
453 |
Canadian Roadside Assistance |
454 |
Courtesy Transportation |
455 |
Plan Ahead When Possible |
455 |
Transportation Options |
455 |
Shuttle Service |
455 |
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement |
455 |
Courtesy Rental Vehicle |
456 |
Additional Program Information |
456 |
Warranty Information |
456 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT |
457 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT |
457 |