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Fuses 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Usage Windshield Wiper/Washer Motor and Switch Turn Signal Switch Rear Electric Accessory Plug Housing DRL Control Module Not Used Rear Window Defogger Relay, Heated Mirrors OnStarR Inflatable Restraint Control Module Heater-A/C Control Instrument Cluster, BCM, Electronic Level Control (ELC) Sensor and Relay Stoplamp Switch Module/Electronic Brake Control Module/Electronic Brake Traction Control Module (EBCM/EBTCM) Fuses 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Usage Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Vent Solenoid Valve Not Used ELC Air Compressor and ELC Relay, Trailer Harness Courtesy Lamp BCM, Electronic Brake Control Indicator Lamp Driver Module, Instrument Panel Cluster, Rear Side Door Actuator Control Module, Rear Windows Rear HVAC-A/C Control Rear Window Wiper Motor, Rear Window Wiper/Washer and Multifunction Switch (Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch) Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used 6-64

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2001 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual	1
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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