1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE Owners Manual

Error Displays
An error of the vehicle’s speed sensor or fuel sender
In the absence of vehicle communications, a double
will
cause
-E- to be displayed.
dash
“--” is displayed.
Trip Computer
There are five trip computer displays which may be
stepped through by pushing the MODE button. The
information will appear in the following order:
Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECON): This shows
the average fuel economy since the last reset.
0 Instantaneous Fuel Economy (INST ECON): This
shows fuel economy for the most recent second
of driving.
Trip Range (RANGE): This shows the estimated
distance that can be traveled with the remaining fuel.
The fuel economy used to calculate range
is based on
the last few hours
of driving.
Trip Fuel Used (FUEL USED): This shows me
accumulated fuel used since the last reset.
Average Speed (AVG SPEED): This shows the
average speed since the last reset.
Resetting the Trip Computer
Press and hold the MODE and E/M buttons for at least
two seconds. The reset is acknowledged with the display
showing all segments on for a period
of half a second. A
reset can only be done in AVG ECON, FUEL USED
and AVG SPEED displays. Resetting affects all three
displays regardless of which display you are
in.
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0 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
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Controls
Air Conditioning
Heating Defogging and Defrosting
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)
Rear Climate Control (If Equipped)
Ventilation System
Setting the Clock for Systems without
Automatic Tone Control
Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic
Tone Control
AM-FM Stereo
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and
Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and
Automatic Tone Control
(If Equipped)
Rear Seat Audio
(If Equipped)
Remote Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)
Theft-Deterrent Feature
(If Equipped)
Understanding Radio Reception
Tips About Your Audio System
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care
of Your Compact Discs
Care
of Your Compact Disc Player
Integrated Windshield Antenna
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Temperature Knob Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to make your air system work
for
you. Your comfort control system uses
ozone-friendly
R- 134a refrigerant.
With these systems,
you can control the heating,
cooling and ventilation
in your vehicle. Your vehicle
also has a flow-through ventilation system described
later
in this section. The
center
knob controls the temperature of the air
coming through the system. Turn it to the left (toward
the blue area) for cooler air. Turn it to the right (toward\

the red area) for warmer air.
Mode Knob
This knob selects the direction of where the air will
enter the vehicle.
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fl UPPER: This setting directs outside air through
the instrument panel outlets.
+fl BI-LEV: This setting directs outside air into your
vehicle in two ways. Cooler air
is directed toward your
upper body through the front instrument panel outlets,
while warmed air
is directed through the heater ducts at
your feet.
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+fl LOWER: This setting brings in most of the air
air to the rear of the vehicle. Keep the area under the
the rear of the vehicle.
- through the floor ducts. This setting is also used to send
Fan Knob front seats free of objects that could obstruct airflow to
The left knob is the fan knob and selects the force of air
you want. Turn the knob to the right to increase fan speed
and to the left to decrease
fan speed. The fan must be
turned on for the
air conditioning compressor to operate.
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+# DEFOG: This setting directs air to the windshield
and through the floor ducts. This mode is particularly
useful during cold or inclement weather because of your
vehicle’s larger windshield area.
the windshield and side window vents.
DEFROST: This setting directs most of the air to
Mode Buttons
e RECIRC: Press this button (the light will glow)
to limit the amount
of fresh air entering your vehicle by
recirculating much of the air inside your vehicle. You
may use this setting to limit odors entering your vehicle.
Press the OUTSIDE AIR button (the light on the RECIRC button will go
off) to let outside air circulate
into the vehicle.
OUTSIDE AIR: Press this button (the light will
glow) to send outside air into your vehicle. Using this
setting while trying to defrost or defog the windows will
help clear the vents of moisture. Press the RECIRC
button (the light on the
OUTSIDE AIR button will go
off) to limit outside air entering the vehicle. When the
DEFOG
or DEFROST setting is selected, the system
will automatically go to OUTSIDE AIR mode.
Air Conditioning
On very hot days, your vehicle will cool down more
quickly and economically if you open the windows long
enough to let hot, inside air escape. For all settings,
adjust the temperature control knob and fan speed
as desired.
To get maximum cooling or a quick cool-down on very
hot days, press the A/C and RECIRC buttons (the lights
will glow) and turn the temperature knob to the left
(toward the blue area). Adjust the mode
knob to direct
the air to the desired location. This setting should not be
used for long periods
of time because the air may
become too cold and dry. Push the A/C button again (the
light will go off) to turn
off the air conditioning.
When the air conditioner compressor is on, you may sometimes notice slight changes
in your vehicle’s engine
performance and power. This is normal. The system
is
designed to help fuel economy while it maintains the
desired cooling level.
The air conditioner removes moisture from the air,
so
you may sometimes notice water dripping from under
your vehicle’s engine compartment when it is idling or
after it has been turned off. This is normal.
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Heating Defogging and Defrosting
Turn the temperature knob to the right (toward the red
area)
to warm the air.
In the LOWER mode, outside
air will be brought in and
sent through the floor outlets. The heater works best
if
you keep your windows closed while using it.
The BI-LEV setting is designed for use on sunny days
when the air is only moderately warm or cool. On days
like these, the sun may adequately warm your upper
body, but your lower body may not be warm enough.
For the best results,
turn the temperature control knob to
the middle position, and then adjust it for comfort.
If you have the optional engine coolant heater and use it
during cold weather,
0°F (- 18 O C) or lower, your heating
system will provide heat more quickly because the
engine coolant is already warmed. See “Engine Coolant
Heater” in the Index, To
rapidly defrost the windshield, turn the temperature
control knob all the way
to the right (to the red area) and
turn the mode knob
to DEFROST.
Adjust the fan to the highest speed.
To keep the windshield clear and bring in heated air
through the heater ducts, turn the mode knob
to
DEFOG.
When the temperature outside is above freezing, the air
conditioner compressor will
run in these settings to help
remove moisture from the air.
Your vehicle is equipped with side window defogger
vents located on the top of the instrument panel. For
additional side window defogging, turn the mode knob
to the
BI-LEVEL setting and adjust the fan to the
highest speed. Aim the side vents on the instrument
panel toward the side windows. For increased airflow to
the side vents, close the center vents.
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Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)
Press REAR (the light will
glow) to warm the defogger
grid on the rear window.
The rear window defogger will turn off automatically
after about
10 minutes of use. If you turn it on again, the
defogger will operate for about five minutes. You can
also turn the defogger
off by turning off the ignition or
pressing the switch again.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the
defogger grid on the rear window.
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Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp
on the inside
of the rear window. If’ you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
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