1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE ABS

Cupholders
There are cupholders on the inboard side of the front
passenger’s seat and the right side of the second row
bench seat.
To
use the cupholders, simply pull down the tray. Keep
the trays
up when not in use.
Your vehicle has storage compartments and cupholders
on either side
of the vehicle, next to the third row seats.
The seatbacks have cupholders that can be used when
the seatbacks are folded down.
Storage Bin
At the base of the center instrument panel console, there
is a storage bin.
To open the bin, lift the latch release
and the door will fold down.
Inside the bin, you will find a tray that slides out. Slide
the tray
all the way toward the rear of the vehicle until
the tray locks onto the plastic tabs at
the end of the guide
rails. The tray holds
CDs or cassettes in the center area.
You can also store cassettes in the left side area. The
right side area can
hold either the coinholder, which lifts
out, or another cassette.
The tray can be removed for
cleaning or when you want to replace the selection
of
CDs or cassettes. Slide the tray back into the storage bin
before closing the bin door. The tray can also be placed
in the glove box for locked storage if desired.
Removing and Replacing the Tray
To remove the tray, slide it almost all the way out. Don’t
let the tray lock over the plastic tabs at the end
of the
guide rails
(A). Lift the tray out of the guide rails. The
rubber
mat under the tray also lifts out for cleaning.
When the rubber mat is replaced, be sure the tabs at the
back
of the mat are seated in the slots at the back of the
storage bin.
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The dividers in the tray can be removed by squeezing
the plastic tabs on the bottom of the dividers, while
pulling up. Replace the dividers by sliding them down
until the tabs click into place.
To replace the tray, line up the guiaes on the bottom of
the tray with the guide rails in the storage bin door. Slide
the tray back in.
Front Seat Storage Bin
The storage bin is located under the manual front
passenger’s seat.
To open the bin, lift the handle and
slide the drawer out.
Front Seat Storage Net
There is a storage net that stretches between the front
seats. Pull the hooks toward the passenger’s seat and
insert them into the holes next to the cupholder.
To store the net, lift the hooks up and out of the holes.
The net does not detach from the driver’s seat.
When not in use, it is recommend that
you unhook the
net to extend
its life and retain its elasticity.
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has the pressure gage, Then attach that end of the hose
to the object you wish to inflate. Remove the protective
cap covering the outlet. Attach the other end of the hose
to the outlet. Press the ON switch. The ON switch will
work even with the ignition off.
If the air inflator system does not turn on, the fuse may
be blown
or installed incorrectly. See “Fuses and Circuit
Breakers” in the Index or see your dealer for service.
Your air inflator will automatically shut off after about
10 minutes.
To reset, press the ON switch again.
Don’t run your air inflator for longer than
30 minutes at
one time. If you do, you may damage the system. After
30 minutes, wait at least 10 minutes before restarting the
air inflator.
To turn off the inflator, press OFF and detach the hose,
first from the inflated object, then from the outlet.
Replace the protective cap. Place the inflator kit tools
in the pouch, and store in the glove box.
To replace the cover, line up the tabs at the back of the
cover and put it in place. Push down the tab to secure
the cover.
Accessory Power Outlet
The rear power outlet is located in the rear compartment
on the driver’s side. To remove the cover, pull the tab
on
the cover and pull it off.
The front power outlet
is located next to the ashtray and
lighter. Pull the cover down to
use the power outlet.
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The power outlets can be used to plug in electrical
equipment such as a cellular telephone,
CB radio, etc.
Follow the proper installation instructions that are
included
with any electrical equipment you install.
When not in use, always cover the rear outlet with the
protective cap.
To replace the cover on the rear outlet, line up the tabs
at the back
of the cover and put the cover in place. Push
down on the tab to secure the cover.
I NOTICE:
When using the accessory power outlet:
Maximum load of any electrical equipment
should not exceed
20 amps.
Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment
when not in use. Leaving electrical
equipment on for extended periods can
drain your battery.
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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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Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in
spurts
-- heavy acceleration followed by heavy
braking
-- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a
mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between
hard stops. Your brakes
will wear out much faster if you
do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the
traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will
eliminate a lot
of unnecessary braking. That means
better braking and longer brake life.
If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake
normally but don’t pump your brakes. If you do, the
pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine
stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But
you will use it when you brake. Once the power assist is
used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal
will be harder to push.
I - .Lock P
rour vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an
advanced electronic braking system that will help
prevent a braking skid.
When you start your engine, or when you begin
to drive
away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You
may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while
this test is going on, and you may even notice that your
brake pedal moves a little. (You may
also hear a clicking
noise if you leave the ignition in the
RUN position for
about four seconds before starting the vehicle.) This
is normal.
‘;es (ABS)
If there’s a problem with the
anti-lock brake system, this
warning light will stay on or
flash. See “Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning
Light”
in the Index.
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Loss of Control
Let’s review what driving experts say about what
happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering
and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the
tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked.
In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and
constantly seek
an escape route or area of less danger.
Skidding
In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable
care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving”\
those conditions. But skids are always possible.
The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s
three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels
aren’t rolling. In the steering
or cornering skid, too
much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and
lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid, too
much throttle causes the driving wheels
to spin.
A cornering
skid and an acceleration skid are best
handled by easing your foot
off the accelerator pedal. If
your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the
vehicle to go.
If you start steering quickly enough, your
vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a
second skid if it occurs.
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,
gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll\

want to slow down and adjust your driving to these
conditions. It is important
to slow down on slippery
surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and
vehicle control more limited.
While driving on a surface with reduced traction,
try
your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or
braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower
gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.
You may not realize the surface is slippery until your
vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning
clues
-- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on
the road to make a “mirrored surface” -- and slow
down when you have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock brake system
(ABS) helps
avoid only the braking skid.
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Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
down
a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift
down,
you might have to use your brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your
speed to around
45 mph (70 kmih) to reduce the
possibility of engine and transaxle overheating.
If you are towing a trailer that weighs more than
1,000 lbs. (450 kg), you may prefer to drive in
THIRD
(3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D)
(or, as you need to, a lower gear). This will minimize
heat build-up and extend the life
of your transaxle.
Parking on Hills
You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer
attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig
could start to move. People can be injured, and both
your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s
how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into
PARK (P) yet.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking
brake, and then shift to PARK (P).
5. Release the regular brakes.
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