1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE mirror

Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads
happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the
road in
less than a second, and you could crash and
be injured.
What can you
do about highway hypnosis? First, be
aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a
comfortably cool interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead
and to the sides. Check your mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service
or parking area and take
a nap, get some exercise, or
both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as
an emergency. Driving
on steep hills or mountains
is different from
driving in flat or rolling terrain.
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Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get
to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the
trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving
is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform
(and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and
then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load
is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes
are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you
would when driving your vehicle without
a trailer. This
can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing
a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal
longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left.
To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you,
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CIRCUIT BREAKERS
FUSE USAGE CHART
SWC BACKLIGHT RH TLP LH TILP
ELEC PRNDL RR
FOG LP RR DEFOG ELC ABS SOL
PWR
MIRROR ClGARiDLC FRT PWR SCU CTSY LAMP
CRUISE TBIG
SIR IGN 1
PWR am VENT RR HVAC MED BLWR SUNROOF HVACIDRL FRT HVAC Low’
FRT WRNSHR SWC ACCY MALURADIO/DIC RR WPR WSHR BCM PRGRM I I I I
HAZARD LAMP LH HEADLP RH HEADLP
LOW LOW
I I I I I
I- I DRL 1 CAN VENTSOL I ABSflCS IGN I PCM /
For More Information, See Owner’s Manual Printed in /
Circuit Breakers
HEADLAMP
PWR
WDOm
VENT
PWR SEATPSD
FRT HVAC/HI
BLWR DRL
Control Module,
Headlamp and
UP
Dimmer Switch
Front Power Windows
6-Way Power Seat(s) and Rear
Side Door Actuator Motor
Blower Motor
Hi Speed Relay
in Module
Fuses
swc
BACKLIGHT
ELEC PRNDL
PWR MIRROR
CRUISE Steering Wheel
Radio Control
Switches (Illumination)
Instrument Cluster to
PRNDL Indicators
Power Remote Control
Mirror Switch
Cruise Control Module, Switch
and Release Switch
PWR QTR VENT Interior Lamps and
Multifunction Switch
(Power Vent Switch)
Motor
and Switch
FRT
WPWSHR Windshield Wiperwasher
PWR LOCK
RH TLP
RR FOG LP
CIGAR/DLC
T/SIG BCM
Not Used
Not Used
Cigarette Lighter and Data Link
Connector
(DLC)
Turn Signal Switch
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Maxi Fuse
5-IGN MAIN 1 Ignition Switch to Fuses (VP):
ABS/TCS IGN, CRUISE, DRL,
ELEC PRNDL, IGN
1, PSD, SIR,
T/SIG and PCM [IGN MAIN
Relay (Underhood Electrical
Center Fuses:
A/C CLU, ELEK
IGN, IGN
l-U/H, INJ, TCC)]
8-IGN MAIN
2
Maxi Fuse
1-COOL FAN 2 Coolant Fans
3-HEADLAMPS Circuit Breakers: FRT HVAC
HI
BLWR, and HEADLAMP Fuses
(UP): HAZARD and STOPLAMP
4-BATT MAIN
2 Circuit Breaker: PWR SEATPSD.
Fuses
(VP): ELC and RR DEFOG 6-COOL
FAN
1 Coolant Fans
7-BATT MAIN
1 Fuses (UP): ABS MOD BATT,
CIGARDLC, CTSY LAMP, FRT
PWR SCKT, PWR LOCK, PWR MIRROR and RR PWR SCKT
Ignition Switch to Fuses
(VP):
BCM PRGRM, FRT HVAC
LOWMED BLWR, FRT
WPWSHR, HVACDRL,
MALL/RADIO/DIC, PWR QRT
VENT, RR HVAC, RR
WPWSHR, SUNROOF,
SWC ACCY and PWR WDO
Circuit Breaker
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Glass ................................... 6-51
Inside
of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-48
InstrumentPanel
............................. 6-50
Outside of
Your Vehicle ........................ 6-52
Special Problems
............................. 6-49
Stains
...................................... 6-49
Tires
....................................... 6-53
Vinyl
....................................... 6-50
Wheels
..................................... 6-53
Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades
.......... 6-51
WiperBlades
................................ 6-51
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Clock, Settingthe
................................ 3-9
Coinholder
.................................... 2-70
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-31
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3-19
Care
....................................... 3-32
Errors
................................. 3-22, 3-25
Remote
..................................... 3-25
Compact Overhead Console
...................... 2-67
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-34
Content Theft-Deterrent
......................... 2-23
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-6
Convenience Net Side
....................................... 2-73
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-66
Coolant
....................................... 6-21
Adding
..................................... 6-23
Checking
................................... 6-23
Heater, Engine
............................... 2-29
RecoveryTank
............................... 5-18
Whattouse
................................. 6-22 Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-8
Cruise Control ................................. 2-56
Cupholders
.................................... 2-70
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8-2
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users ......... 8-4
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-54
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-53
Damme Running Lamps
......................... 2-61
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
........................ 8-10
Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-5
Defrosting
..................................... 3-4
Delayed Illumination
............................ 2-63
Dimensions, Vehicle
............................ 6-66
Door AjarLight
................................... 2-96
Locks
....................................... 2-4
Power Sliding
................................ 2-14
Sliding
..................................... 2-13
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-98
DriverPosition
................................. 1-41
Driver’s Four-Way Manual Seat
.................... 1-2
Driving
City
........................................ 4-21
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Freeway
.................................... 4-22
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-28
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Defogging
..................................... 3-4
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Front Seat Storage Net ........................... 2-71
Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement
........... 6-36
Front Towing
.................................. 5-10
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-97
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-58
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-9 1
Fuel ....................................... 2-97
Speedometer
................................. 2-85
Garage Door Opener Compartment
................. 2-67
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-30
GloveBox
.................................... 2-66
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-31
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-30
Guide en Franpis
11
GAWR ....................................... 4-31
.. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-30
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-31
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-6
Headlamps
.................................... 2-60
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-3 1
OnReminder ................................ 2-60
Wiring
..................................... 6-57
HighLow Beam Changer ...................... 2-54
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4 Heating
........................................ 3-4
High-BeamHeadlamps
.......................... 2-54
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-24
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-36
Hood
Checking Things Under ......................... 6-8
Prop ........................................ 6-9
Release ...................................... 6-8
Horn ......................................... 2-52
Hydroplaning .................................. 4-20
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2-26
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................... 7-32
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-62
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-41
Inflator. Air
................................... 2-78
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-65
Inspections
Brake System
................................ 7-33
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-33
Front Drive Axle Boot ......................... 7-33
Front Drive Axle Seal
......................... 7-33
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-33
Steering
.................................... 7-33
Suspension
.................................. 7-33
Throttle
System .............................. 7-33
InstrumentPanel
............................... 2-82
Cleaning
.................................... 6-50
Cluster ..................................... 2-84
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-58
Light Intensity Control ......................... 2-61
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LossofControl ................................ 4-15
Low Coolant Warning Light
................. 2.92. 6.23
Low Fuel Warning Light
......................... 2-97
Low Oil Level Light
....................... 2.96. 6.11
Low Traction Light
......................... 2.91. 4.9
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-34
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-30
Luggage Carrier
................................ 2-74
Lumbar Control
................................. 1-6
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
........... 6-66
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-36
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7- 1
How This Section is Organized ................... 7-3
Long Tiip/Highway Definition
................... 7-6
Long Tripklighway Intervals
..................... 7-6
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-29
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-33
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-34
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-5
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-5
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................ 7-2
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-54
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-41
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-93
Matching Transmitters to
Your Vehicle .............. 2- 10
Mirrors
....................................... 2-65
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-66
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-65
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-65
Visorvanity
................................. 2-78 Mode Buttons. Climate Control System
. .......... 3-3
Mode
Knob. Climate Control System ................ 3-2
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-24
Multifunction Lever
........................... 2-53
Net. cargo
................................... 2-72
Neutral
....................................... 2-31
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2-25
Nightvision
................................... 4-17
Odometer
.................................... 2-85
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-85
Off-RoadRecovery
............................. 4-13
Oil. Engine
............................... 2.95. 6.11
Oil Pressure Light
.............................. 2-95
Overhead Console
.............................. 2-67
Garage
Door Opener Compartment ............... 2-68
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
................ 2-69
Switchb
ank .................................. 2-12
Overheated Engine Protection
..................... 5-13
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-13
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-29
Owner Publications, Ordering
..................... 8-12
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-54
Park
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-30
Shifting Into
................................. 2-35
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-37
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Parking AtNight
.................................... 2-22
Brake
...................................... 2-34
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-32
Lots
....................................... 2-22
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-38
With a Trailer
................................ 4-40
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement
....... 6-16
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-50
Passing
....................................... 4-13
Payload
....................................... 4-32
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-33
Portable Fuel Container. Filling a
................... 6-7
Power
Accessory Outlet
............................. 2- 80
DoorLocks ................................... 2-5
Option Fuses
................................ 6-57
Remote Control Mirrors
........................ 2-65
Seat
......................................... 1-3
Sliding Door Light
............................ 2-96
Steering
.................................... 4-11
Windows
................................... 2-5 1
Power Steering Huid
............................ 6-24
How to Check
............................... 6-25
WhattoUse
................................. 6-25
Whentocheck
............................... 6-25
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-49
Problems on the Road ............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner ................... 8- 12
Radiator
..................................... 5-21
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-24
RadioReception
................................ 3-29 Radios
....................................... 3-10
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-18
Reading Lamps
................................ 2-64
Rear AirVents
.................................... 3-8
CargoLamp
................................. 2-64
Climate Control
............................... 3-6
Comfort Controls .............................. 3-7
Fan Control
.................................. 3-6
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-58
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-62
SeatAudio
.................................. 3-23
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-58
Seats
........................................ 1-6
Storage ..................................... 2-72
Window Defogger
............................. 3-5
Windshield Washer
........................... 2-56
Rearview Mirror. Inside Daymight
................. 2-65
Reclining Front Seats
............................. 1-4
Recovery Tank. Coolant
.......................... 5-18
Refrigerants.
Air Conditioning .................... 6-66
Towing
..................................... 5-12
Remote Compact Disc Player
..................... 3-25
Remote Operation of the Power Sliding Door
......... 2-10
Removing
Bucket Seats
................................. 1-28
Second Row Solid Bench Seat
.................... 1-8
SplitBenchSeat
.............................. 1-20
Third Row Solid Bench Seat
.................... 1-14
Bulbs
...................................... 6-64
Parts
....................................... 6-66
Wheel
...................................... 6-46
Replacement
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