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CHEVROLET VENTURE 1997 Manual (451 pages)

Brand: CHEVROLET | Category: Automobile | Size: 24.39 MB

Contents
2
Index
7
Safety Warnings and Symbols
7
How to Use this Manual
7
Vehicle Damage Warnings
8
Vehicle Symbols
9
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
10
Seats and Seat Controls
11
Driver’s 4-Way Manual Seat
11
Driver’s 6-Way Power Seat (Option)
12
Folding Driver’s Seatback
12
Manual Front Passenger Seats
13
Reclining Front Seatbacks
13
Manual Lumbar Control
15
Head Restraints
15
Rear Seats
15
Seat Controls
15
Second Row Safety Belt Stowage
16
Dump and Stow Feature
16
Solid Bench Seat
17
Second Row Solid Bench Seats
17
Folding the Seatback
17
Removing the Second Row Solid Bench Seat
17
Replacing the Second Row Solid Bench Seat
19
Third Row Solid Bench Seats
21
Adjusting the Third Row Solid Bench Seat
22
Removing the Third Row Solid Bench Seat
23
Replacing the Third Row Solid Bench Seat
24
Split Bench Seats
27
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks
27
Adjusting the Split Bench Seats
28
Removing the Split Bench Seat
29
Replacing the Split Bench Sections
31
Bucket Seats
33
Adjusting the Bucket Seats
35
Removing the Bucket Seats
36
Replacing the Bucket Seats
38
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
40
Why Safety Belts Work
42
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
46
Adults
46
Driver Position
46
Lap-Shoulder Belt
46
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
48
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
54
Right Front Passenger Position
55
Air Bag System
55
How the Air Bag System Works
57
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet
60
Rear Seat Passengers
61
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
64
Lap Belt
66
Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat)
66
Center Passenger Position (Bucket Seat)
68
Smaller Children and Babies
70
Built-In Child Restraint (Option)
72
Securing a Child in the Built-In Child Restraint
74
Removing the Child from the Built-In Child Restraint
80
Storing the Built-In Child Restraint
81
Child Restraints
83
Where to Put the Restraint
83
Where to Put the Restraint (Cargo Vans)
84
Top Strap
84
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position
88
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position (Bucket Seat)
89
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
91
Larger Children
94
Safety Belt Extender
97
Checking Your Restraint Systems
97
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
97
Section 2 Features and Controls
98
Keys
99
Door Locks
100
Front Doors
101
Power Door Locks
102
Automatic Door Locks (Option)
103
Last Door Closed Locking
103
Sliding Door Delayed Locking
103
Lockout Deterrent
104
Leaving Your Vehicle
104
Keyless Entry System (Option)
104
Operation
105
Remote Driver’s Door and All Door Unlock
105
Remote All Door Lock
105
Remote Lock Confirmation
106
Remote Unlock Confirmation
106
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
107
Battery Replacement
107
Replacing the Battery in the Remote Transmitter
108
Resynchronizing Your Remote Transmitter
109
Overhead Console Switchbank
109
Instrument Panel Switchbank
110
Sliding Door
110
Sliding Door Lock
111
Power Sliding Door (Option)
112
Resetting the Power Sliding Door
116
Sliding Door Child Security Lock
116
Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock
118
Liftgate
118
Content Theft-Deterrent (Option)
120
Arming with the Power Lock Switch
121
Arming with the Key Chain
121
Arming with Your Key
121
Arming Confirmation
121
Disarming with Your Key
122
Nuisance Alarms
122
Theft
122
Key in the Ignition
122
New Vehicle “Break-In”
123
Parking at Night
123
Parking Lots
123
Ignition Positions
124
Starting Your Engine
125
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
127
To Use the Coolant Heater
127
Automatic Transaxle Operation
128
Parking Brake
131
Shifting into PARK (P)
132
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
134
Torque Lock
134
Shifting out of PARK (P)
135
Parking over Things that Burn
136
Engine Exhaust
136
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
137
Locks and Lighting Choices
138
Leaving Programming Mode
139
Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting
139
Automatic Door Locks
140
Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Deterrent
141
Remote Driver’s Unlock Control
142
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation
143
Content Theft
144
Content Theft Deterrent Arming and Disarming
145
Manual Windows
146
Power Windows (Option)
147
Side Window Latches
147
Rear Side Panels (Cargo Van)
148
Horn
148
Tilt Steering Wheel
148
Turn Signavmultifunction Lever
148
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
148
Turn Signal Reminder Chime
149
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
149
Windshield Wipers
150
Windshield Washer
150
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
151
Cruise Control (Option)
151
Setting Cruise Control
152
Resuming a Set Speed
153
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
153
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
154
Using Cruise Control on Hills
154
Ending Cruise Control
154
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory
154
Exterior Lamps
155
Lamps on Reminder
155
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp Control
155
Interior Lamps
156
Battery Saver
156
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
157
Interior Lamps Control
157
Interior Lamps Override Switch
157
Illuminated Entry
158
Delayed Illumination
158
Exit Lighting
159
Center Dome Lamp
159
Rear Cargo Lamp
160
Rear Reading Lamps
160
Front Reading Lamps
161
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
161
Power Remote Control Mirrors
162
Convex Outside Mirror
162
Storage Compartments
163
Glove Box
163
Compact Overhead Console
164
Cupholders
164
Storage bin
165
Removing and Replacing the Tray
165
Front Seat Storage bin
166
Front Seat Storage Net
166
Rear Storage Compartments and Cupholders
167
Convenience Net (Option)
167
Side Convenience Nets
169
Luggage Carrier (Option)
169
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
173
Side Ashtrays
174
Sun Visors
174
Visor Vanity Mirrors
174
Accessory Power Outlet
175
Air Inflator System (Option)
177
The Instrument Panel
179
Instrument Panel Cluster
181
Speedometer and Tamper Resistant Odometer
182
Trip Odometer
182
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
183
Safety Belt Reminder Light
183
Air Bag Readiness Light
184
Charging System Indicator Light
184
Brake System Warning Light
185
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
186
Traction Control System Warning Light
187
Low Traction Light (Option)
188
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
189
Engine Temperature Warning Light
189
Low Coolant Light
190
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
190
If the Light Is Flashing
191
If the Light Is on Steady
192
Oil Pressure Light
193
Low Oil Light
194
Door Ajar Light
194
Fuel Gage
195
Low Fuel Warning Light
195
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
196
Comfort Controls
197
Fan Knob
197
Temperature Knob
197
Mode Knob
198
Mode Buttons
198
Air Conditioning
199
Heating
199
Ventilation System
200
Ventilation Tips
200
Rear Fan Control
201
Rear Climate Control (if Equipped)
201
Rear Comfort Controls
202
Defogging and Defrosting
203
Rear Air Vents
203
Rear Window Defogger
204
Audio Systems
205
Setting the Clock for Systems Without Automatic Tone Control
205
Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic Tone Control
205
Playing the Radio
205
Finding a Station
206
Setting the Tone
207
Adjusting the Speakers
207
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (if Equipped)
207
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (if Equipped)
210
Playing a Cassette Tape
212
Rear Seat Audio (if Equipped)
214
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (if Equipped)
216
Remote Compact Disc Player (if Equipped)
221
Theft-Deterrent Feature
223
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature
224
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature after Power Loss
225
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature
225
Understanding Radio Reception
226
FM Stereo
226
Tips about Your Audio System
226
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
227
Care of Your Compact Discs
229
Integrated Windshield Antenna
229
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
232
Defensive Driving
233
Drunken Driving
234
Control of a Vehicle
237
Braking
237
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
238
Using Anti-Lock
240
Traction Control System (if Equipped)
240
Braking in Emergencies
242
Steering Tips
242
Driving on Curves
242
Power Steering
242
Steering in Emergencies
243
Off-Road Recovery
244
Passing
244
Loss of Control
246
Skidding
246
Driving at Night
247
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
249
Hydroplaning
251
Driving through Deep Standing Water
251
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
251
City Driving
252
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
254
Highway Hypnosis
255
Hill and Mountain Roads
255
Winter Driving
257
Driving on Snow or Ice
257
If You’re Caught in Blizzard
259
Loading Your Vehicle
261
Payload (Cargo Van Only)
262
Electronic Level Control (Option)
262
Towing a Trailer
264
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
266
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
267
Hitches
268
Safety Chains
268
Trailer Brakes
268
Driving with a Trailer
269
Following Distance
270
Backing up
270
Making Turns
270
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
271
Driving on Grades
271
Parking on Hills
271
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
272
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
272
Section 5 Problems on the Road
274
Hazard Warning Flashers
275
Other Warning Devices
276
Jump Starting
276
Towing Your Vehicle
281
Towing from the Front
283
Towing from the Rear
284
Engine Overheating
285
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
285
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
286
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
287
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank
290
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
292
If a Tire Goes Flat
295
Air Inflator (Option)
295
Changing a Flat Tire
296
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
297
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spar Etire
299
Compact Spare Tire
306
If You’re Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
307
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
307
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
310
Doing Your Own Service Work
311
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
312
Fuels in Foreign Countries
314
Filling Your Tank
314
Checking Things under the Hood
317
Hood Release
317
Underhood Lamp
320
Engine Oil
320
Checking Engine Oil
321
When to Add Oil
321
What Kind of Oil to Use
322
Recommendeo Sae Viscosity Grade Engine
322
Engine Oil Additives
323
When to Change Engine Oil
323
What to Do with Used Oil
324
Air Cleaner
325
Checking or Replacing the Air Cleaner
325
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement
326
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
327
When to Check and Change
327
How to Check
328
Checking the Fluid Level
328
How to Add Fluid
330
Engine Coolant
330
What to Use
331
Checking Coolant
332
Radiator Pressure Cap
334
Power Steering Fluid
334
Thermostat
334
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
335
Windshield Washer Fluid
335
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
335
Brake Fluid
336
Brake Wear
339
Brake Pedal Travel
340
Brake Adjustment
340
Replacing Brake System Parts
340
Battery
340
Halogen Bulbs
341
Headlamps
341
Bulb Replacement
341
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps
344
Front Sidemarker
346
Taillamps
347
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
348
Inflation Tire Pressure
350
Tire Inspection and Rotation
351
When It’s Time for New Tires
352
Buying New Tires
352
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
353
Traction
354
Temperature
354
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
354
Wheel Replacement
355
Used Replacement Wheels
356
Tire Chains
356
Appearance Care
357
Cleaning the Inside of Your Chevrolet
357
Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric
358
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
358
Special Cleaning Problems
359
Greasy or Oily Stains
359
Non-Greasy Stains
359
Cleaning Vinyl
359
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
360
Cleaning the Built-In Child Restraint Pad
360
Care of Safety Belts and Built-In Child Restraint Harness
360
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
361
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades
361
Weatherstrips
361
Cleaning the Outside of Your Chevrolet
362
Washing Your Vehicle
362
Finish Care
362
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
362
Cleaning Tires
363
Sheet Metal Damage
363
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)
363
Finish Damage
364
Underbody Maintenance
364
Chemical Paint Spotting
364
Appearance Care Materials Chart
365
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
366
Engine Identification
366
Service Parts Identification Label
366
Electrical System
367
Add-On Electrical Equipment
367
Headlamp Wiring
367
Power Windows Other Power Options
367
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
368
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
368
Fuse Usage Chart
369
Circuit Breakers
369
Fuses
369
Underhood Fuse and Relay Center
371
Replacement Bulbs
373
Capacities and Specifications
374
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
374
Engine Specifications
375
Vehicle Dimensions
375
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
375
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
376
Your Vehicle and the Environment
377
Scheduled Maintenance Services
379
Selecting the Right Schedule
379
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
379
Short Trip/City Definition
380
Short Trip/City Intervals
380
Long Trip/Highway Definition
381
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
382
3,000 Miles (5 000 Km)
382
6,000 Miles (10 000 Km)
383
9,000 Miles (15 000 Km)
383
12,000 Miles (20 000 Km)
384
15,000 Miles (25 000 Km)
384
18,000 Miles (30 000 Km)
385
21,000 Miles (35 000 Km)
385
24,000 Miles (40 000 Km)
386
27,000 Miles (45 000 Km)
386
30,000 Miles (50 000 Km)
387
33,000 Miles (55 000 Km)
387
36,000 Miles (60 000 Km)
388
39,000 Miles (65 000 Km)
388
42,000 Miles (70 000 Km)
389
45,000 Miles (75 000 Km)
389
48,000 Miles (80 000 Km)
390
50,000 Miles (83 000 Km)
390
51,000 Miles (85 000 Km)
391
54,000 Miles (90 000 Km)
392
57,000 Miles (95 000 Km)
392
60,000 Miles (100 000 Km)
393
Short Tripkity Maintenance Schedule
393
63,000 Miles (105 000 Km)
394
66,000 Miles (110 000 Km)
394
69,000 Miles (115 000 Km)
395
72,000 Miles (120 000 Km)
395
75,000 Miles (125 000 Km)
396
78,000 Miles (130 000 Km)
396
81,000 Miles (135 000 Km)
397
84,000 Miles (140 000 Km)
397
87,000 Miles (145 300 Km)
398
90,000 Miles (150 000 Km)
398
93.000 Miles (155 000 Km)
399
96,000 Miles (160 000 Km)
399
99,000 Miles (165 000 Km)
400
100,000 Miles (166 000 Km)
400
150,000 Miles (240 000 Km)
401
7,500 Miles
402
22,500 Miles (37 500 Km)
403
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
403
37,500 Miles (62 500 Km)
404
52,500 Miles (87 500 Km)
406
67,500 Miles (112 500 Km)
408
82,500 Miles (137 500 Km)
409
97,500 Miles (162 500 Km)
410
Owner Checks and Services
412
Tire Inflation Check
412
Cassette Deck Service
412
At each Fuel Fill
412
At Least Once a Month
412
At Least Twice a Year
413
Restraint System Check
413
Wiper Blade Check
413
Key Lock Cylinders Service
413
Starter Switch Check
414
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
414
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
415
Underbody Flushing Service
415
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
416
Brake System Inspection
416
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
416
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
417
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
422
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
423
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
425
Chevroletigeo Roadside Assistance Program
426
Canadian Roadside Assistance
428
Courtesy Transportation
429
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
430
Warranty Information
431
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
431
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
432
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
432
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada
432
Service Station Information
449

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