1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE ECU

You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part
about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure
to follow the instructions that came with the child
restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and
as the instructions say.
1. Because your vehicle has a front passenger air bag,
always move the seat
as far back as it will go before
securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See
"Seats" in the Index.)
2. Put the restraint on the seat.
3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder
portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or
around the restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show you how.
If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child's face or
neck, put
it behind the child restraint. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is
positioned
so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if
you ever had to.
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5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of
the retractor to set the lock.
6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the
retractor while you push down on
the child restraint.
You may find it helpful to use
your knee to push down
on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
directions to be sure it
is secure.
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's
safety belt and let it
go back all the way. The safety belt
will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult
or larger child passenger.
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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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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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To use the security lock,
move the security lock lever
all the way up and close
the
door from the outside. You
should let adults and older children know how the
security lock works, and how to cancel the lock. If you
don’t, adults
or older children who ride in the rear won’t
be able to open the sliding door from the inside when the security lock feature is in use.
Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock
1. Unlock the sliding door and open the door from
the outside.
2. Move the security lock lever all the way down.
The sliding door lock will now work normally.
If you have the optional power sliding door, disable the
power sliding door by pushing the override switch on
the overhead console. The power sliding door cannot be
opened from the inside when this feature is in use.
If you want to open the sliding door when the security
lock is on, unlock the sliding door and open the door
from the outside.
If you have the optional power sliding door, disable the
power sliding door override feature. Press either power door switch.
Liftgate
To unlock the liftgate from the outside, turn the key in
the cylinder to the right. To lock the liftgate using the
key, turn the key to the left.
Open the liftgate using the handle above the license
plate. Once slightly opened, the liftgate will rise by
itself. Lamps in the rear of the vehicle will come on,
illuminating the rear cargo area (see “Interior Lamps”
in the Index).
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Content Theft-Deterrent (Option)
If your vehicle has this option, it has a theft-deterrent
alarm system.
A light located on top of your instrument panel (near the
center of the vehicle, next to the windshield) will flash
slowly to let you know that the system has been armed.
While armed, the doors will not unlock with the power
lock switch. Once
armed, the alarm will go off if someone tries to
enter the vehicle (without using
the remote keyless entry
transmitter or a key), breaks a window, tries to damage
the vehicle or turns the ignition on. The
horn will sound
and your vehicle’s parking lamps will flash for up
to
two minutes. The system will also cut off the fuel
supply, preventing the vehicle from being driven.
When the alarm is armed, the liftgate may be opened
with the remote keyless entry transmitter or with a key.
Arming with the Power Lock Switch
Your alarm system will arm when you use either power
lock switch to lock the doors while any door
or the
liftgate is open and the key is removed from the ignition
(if you would like to turn off power lock switch arming,
see “Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index).
The security light flashes quickly to let you know when
the system is ready to arm with the power door lock
switches. The security light will stop flashing and stay
on, when you press the rear of the power lock switch, to
let
you know the system is arming. After all doors and
the liftgate are closed and locked, the security light will
begin flashing at a very slow rate
to let you know the
system
is armed.
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Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Your alarm system will arm when you use your remote
keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors, if the key is
not in the ignition. The security light will turn on to let
you know the system is arming. After all doors and the
liftgate
are closed and locked, the security light will
begin flashing at
a very slow rate to let you know the
system is armed.
Arming with Your Key
Your alarm system will arm when you use your key to
lock the doors. The security light will
turn on to let you
know the system is arming. After all doors and the
liftgate are closed and locked, the security light will
begin flashing at
a very slow rate to let you know the
system
is armed. If you would like your key not to
arm the system, see “Locks and Lighting Choices”
in the Index.
Arming Confirmation
If remote unlock confirmation is on (see “Locks and
Lighting Choices”
in the Index), your parking lamps
will flash briefly to let you know when your alarm
system has armed.
Disarming with the Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter
Your alarm system will disarm when you use your
remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the doors.
The security light will stop flashing to let you know the
system is no longer armed.
Disarming with Your Key
Your alarm system will disarm when you use your key
to unlock the doors. The security light will stop flashing
to let you know the system is no longer armed. If you
would like your key not to disarm the alarm system,
see “Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index.
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Programmable Modes
Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the
following modes.
Mode 1: Power Door Lock Switch Arming Off
0 The system will arm when you lock the doors with
your key or remote keyless entry transmitter. The
key must be removed from the ignition when you
lock the doors or the Content Theft-Deterrent system
will not
arm.
0 The system will disarm when you unlock the doors
with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter.
Mode 2: Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Arrn/Disarm Only
0 The system will arm when you lock the doors with
your remote keyless entry transmitter. The key must
be removed from the ignition when you lock the
doors or the Content Theft-Deterrent system will
not
arm.
0 The system will disarm when you unlock the doors
with your remote keyless entry transmitter.
NOTE: While this mode provides increased security,
it can be a problem if your remote keyless
entry
transmitter is damaged, lost or if it fails to operate for
any reason while the Content Theft-Deterrent system
is armed. The Content Theft-Deterrent system must be
disarmed for the engine to run while in Mode
2; your
key can no longer disarm the system.
Mode 3: Standard Arming and Disarming
The system will arm when you lock the doors
using either power door lock switch while any
door or the liftgate is open and the key is removed
from the ignition.
0 The system will arm when you lock the doors with
your key or remote keyless entry transmitter and the
key is removed from the ignition.
with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter.
0 The system will disarm when you unlock the doors
Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode
1.
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