1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE Owners Manual

5. Check the transmitter operation. If needed, follow
the instructions on resynchronizing your remote
transmitter.
Resynchronizing Your Remote Transmitter
Your remote keyless entry system uses a continually
changing code for increased security. Normally, the
receiver in your vehicle will keep track of this
changing code.
Loss of synchronization will occur if the transmitter
is activated more than
256 times while out of range
of the vehicle.
Loss of synchronization will occur after the battery
replacement if the transmitter is immediately activated
more than
16 times while out of range of the vehicle.
If your remote keyless entry transmitter has stopped
working,
you may need to resynchronize the transmitter
to the vehicle receiver. To do this, press the
LOCK and
UNLOCK buttons together and hold for at least seven
seconds or until the horn sounds if equipped with Content
Theft-Deterrent. Check the transmitter operation.
Switchbanks
There are two sets of switchbanks located in the front
of the vehicle. The switches will vary with the options that are
on your vehicle. It is useful to become familiar
with them since they are used frequently while
operating the vehicle.
Overhead Console Switchbank
This switchbank is located in the overhead console.
The switches that
you may find in this switchbank are
the Interior Lights Override, Power Sliding Door
Override, Power Sliding Door and the Power Rear
Quarter Windows. If your vehicle does
not have some
of
the options controlled by these switches, there will
be a blank button in its place.
For more information, please see each
of these features
in the Index.
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Instrument Panel Switchbank Sliding Door
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This switchbank is located in the instrument panel below the comfort controls. The switches and controls that you
may find
in this switchbank are the Rear Fan Knob, Rear
Window WiperNasher and Traction Control.
If your
vehicle does not have some
of the options controlled by
these switches, there will be a blank button in its place.
For more information, please
see each of these features
in the Index.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the optional rear
climate control system, there will be
a storage space in
this switchbank. The rubber mat can be removed for
cleaning. Snap the mat into place after cleaning.
To open the sliding door from outside the vehicle, pull
the handle out and then pull the door toward the rear.
If
you slide the door all the way back, the door will rest in
a detent position. The door must overcome this detent
when closing.
To move the door forward, you must first pull the door
past the open detent position.
I I CAUTION:
If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep
grade
(15 percent or more), the door may not stay
open and could slam shut, possibly injuring someone.
To make sure the door does not slam
shut, be sure to hold it open until everyone is clear
of the door, and only then allow it to slowly close.
Does your vehicle have a sliding door on the driver’s
side?
If it does, this door is designed to open only a little
if the fuel door
is open. If this ever happens, don’t try to
force the sliding door, Just close the driver’s side sliding
door. Then when the
fuel filler door is closed, the
driver’s side sliding door can be opened normally.
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Sliding Door Lock
Lock the sliding door from inside the vehicle by moving
the manual locking lever down. Unlock it by moving the
lever up.
Power Sliding Door (Option)
With this option, you can open and close the sliding
door with the switches inside your vehicle. If
you have
the optional remote keyless entry system,
you can also
operate the power sliding door with your remote transmitter. See “Keyless Entry System” in the Index.
TION:
Leaving young children or pets unattended in
your vehicle can be dangerous. They could
operate the power sliding door.
A child or others
could be injured.
Do not leave children or pets
unattended in your vehicle.
With power door locks, the sliding door lock has a delay
feature.
See “Power Door Locks” and “Locks and
Lighting Choices” in the Index.
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= To operate the power sliding
door, the power sliding door
c override switch must be
disabled. This switch is
located in the overhead
console switchbank. The
power sliding door override switch will also stop
the door immediately, while the door is opening or
closing, when the override feature is enabled.
NOTICE:
When your vehicle goes through an automatic
car wash, be sure the power sliding door override
feature is enabled.
If it isn’t, the power sliding
door may open accidentally.
Pushing the bottom of the button will disable the power
sliding door; it will not operate when either
of the power
door switches or the power sliding door button on the
remote transmitter is pressed.
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To open or close the sliding door, press and release one
of the two power door switches.
One is mounted on the wall,
just in front of the
passenger’s side sliding door. The other switch is
located in the overhead console switchbank.
The sliding door must be unlocked for it to operate.
The key does not have to be in the ignition.
To help
avoid accidental operation of the sliding door, disable
the power sliding door by pushing the power sliding
door override switch. When the key is in the ignition
in RUN, the power
sliding door will only open if the transaxle is in
PARK (P). The transaxle does not have to be in
PARK
(P) to close the door.
If the override feature is not enabled and the power
sliding door is open or in the process
of closing when
you shift out of PARK (P), a buzzer will sound. This is a
warning that the sliding door is not completely closed.
If you shift the transaxle out of PARK (P) and
accelerate before the power sliding door latches
closed, the door may reverse to the open position,
A child or others could fall out of the vehicle and
be injured. Always make sure the power sliding
door is closed and latched before
you drive away.
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If anything obstructs the power sliding door while it is
closing, the door will automatically reverse to the open
position, provided it meets sufficient resistance.
Resistance must
be as strong as the force of the closing
door, or stronger. The force of the closing door increases
significantly as the door approaches the latched position.
You or others could be injured if caught in the
path
of the sliding door. Make sure the door path
is clear before closing the door.
To manually open the power sliding door when the
power sliding door override feature is disabled, pull the inside or outside handle and let go. The door will
open fully.
To manually open the power sliding door when the
power sliding door override feature is enabled, pull
the inside or outside handle and slide the door all the
way back.
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TIf your vehicle is facing downward on a steep
grade
(15 percent or more), the door may not
stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring
someone.
To make sure the door does not slam
shut, turn on the power sliding door feature.
Then if the door closes, it will close under the
control
of the power door system.
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To manually close the power sliding door when the
override feature is disabled, pull the inside or outside
handle or the edge of the door. Move the door about
4 inches (10 cm) toward the closed position and release.
The door will close completely and latch
for you.
To manually close the power sliding door when the
override feature is enabled, pull the inside or outside
handle and slide the door
all the way forward to the
latched position.
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Resetting the Power Sliding Door
The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not
at all because of the following conditions:
A low voltage or dead battery,
Disconnecting the battery or
If the IGN 1, B/U LAMP, RADIO or PWR
SEAT/PSD fuse is removed or blown.
See “Fuse Panel” in the Index for more information
about your fuse panel.
If any of these conditions occur, the power sliding door
will need to be reset.
To do this, follow the directions
listed here. It will be easier if you read through them
once before beginning this procedure.
1. Check to be sure the power sliding door is unlocked
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
and securely closed.
3. Enable the power sliding door override feature.
4. RI .ove the RADIO fuse from the underhood fuse
anu relay center. Leave
it out for 30 seconds.
5. Reinstall the fuse and wait 10 seconds.
6. Disable the power sliding door override feature.
7. Push either of the power door buttons to open the
8. Wait five seconds and close the door by pushing
9. Wait five seconds and repeat Steps 7 and 8.
If the door does not rest in the fully open position
after repeating Step
7, repeat Steps 7 and 8 again. If
the door still does not operate correctly, see your
dealer for service. power sliding door.
either power door button.
Sliding Door Security Lock
Your vehicle is equipped with a sliding door security
lock that helps prevent young children or other
passengers from opening the sliding door by using the
inside door handle. This lock is on both doors if your
vehicle has the dual sliding doors.
If
you have the optional power sliding door, you can
override the security lock by pressing either power
door switch when
the power sliding door override
feature
is disabled. See “Power Sliding Door” earlier
in the section.
The security lock lever
1s located on the inside of the
sliding door, on the front edge of the door. To access the
lever, open the sliding door. Use the security lock label
on the edge of the door as a guide.
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