1999 CHEVROLET VENTURE interior lights

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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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-2 Keys
2
-4 Door Locks
2
-7 Keyless Entry System (Option)
2
-13 Multifunction Alarm Locks and
Lighting Choices
2
-23 Sliding Door
2
-25 Power Sliding Door (Option)
2
-31 Liftgate
2
-32 Theft
2
-33 Content Theft-Deterrent (Option)
2
-35 PASS-Key
III
2
-37 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
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-38 Ignition Positions
2
-40 Starting Your Engine
2
-41 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
2
-43 Automatic Transaxle Operation
2
-47 Parking Brake
2
-48 Shifting Into PARK (P)2
-50 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
2
-51 Parking Over Things That Burn
2
-52 Engine Exhaust
2
-52 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
2
-53 Windows
2
-55 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-61 Exterior Lamps
2
-63 Interior Lamps
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-66 Mirrors
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-68 Storage Compartments
2
-79 Sun Visors
2
-80 OnStar System
(Option)
2
-80 Accessory Inflator System (Option)
2
-83 Accessory Power Outlets
2
-84 The Instrument Panel -- Your
Information System
2
-88 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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-102 Driver Information Center (DIC) (Option)

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2-12Switchbanks
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 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.
Instrument Panel Switchbank
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 Wiper/Washer 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.

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When it's dark enough outside, the exterior lamps will
come on automatically. When it's bright enough outside,
the exterior lamps will go out and the DRL will turn on.
Of course, you may still turn on the headlamps any time
you need to.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking
brake while the ignition is in OFF or LOCK. Then start
the vehicle. The DRL will stay off until you release the
parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
Turn the control, located below the headlamps switch,
clockwise to increase the brightness of the instrument
panel lights, and counterclockwise to decrease the
brightness. Turn the control all the way
counterclockwise to turn them off.
Interior Lamps Control
Turn the dial all the way clockwise to turn on the
interior lamps, if the interior lamps override switch is
off. Turn the dial counterclockwise to turn the lamps off.
Interior Lamps Override Switch
This switch is located in the
overhead console
switchbank. Press the
symbol on the bottom of the
switch to override control of
the interior lamps and turn
off power to the courtesy
lamps, reading lamps and
glove box lamp.
Press the top of the interior lamps override switch to
turn power back on to the interior lamps. This will allow
the lamps to stay on when any door is open.

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Exit Lighting
With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on for
about 25 seconds whenever you remove the key from
the ignition switch. If you turn the ignition key to RUN
or ACCESSORY, the lamps will fade out. The lamps
will also fade out if you lock the doors with the power
door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter
(if equipped).
When any door is opened, exit lighting is cancelled. The
interior lamps will stay on while any door or liftgate is
open, and slowly fade out when all doors and the liftgate
are closed.
The interior lamps may stay on for up to 25 seconds
after all doors have been closed if they have not been
locked. See ªDelayed Illuminationº earlier in
this section.
To turn the exit lighting feature off or on, see
ªMultifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choicesº in
the Index.
Front Reading Lamps
There are two reading lamps in the overhead console.
To turn on or off either reading lamp, press the lens of
the lamp. To turn off the lamp, press the lens again.
These lamps will go on each time you open the doors,
unless you enable the interior lights override feature.

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2-66Rear Reading Lamps
There are two reading lamps in the third row headliner,
above the outboard seating positions. If your vehicle
does not have dual sliding doors, there is also a reading
lamp in the second row on the driver's side.
To turn on either reading lamp, press the lamp lens.
Dome Lamp
This lamp is located in the center of your vehicle and
has no switch of its own. It will go on each time you
open the doors, unless you enable the interior lights
override feature.
Cargo Lamp
This lamp is located in the rear of your vehicle, above
the liftgate opening, and has no switch of its own. It will
go on each time you open the doors, unless you enable
the interior lights override.
Battery Saver
Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from
draining the battery, in case you accidentally leave the
interior lamps on. If you leave any interior lamps on
while the ignition is in LOCK or OFF, they will
automatically turn off after 10 minutes. The lamps won't
come back on again until you:

Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY,

turn the interior lamps dial all the way clockwise,
then slightly back counterclockwise; or

open (or close and reopen) a door that is closed.
NOTE: If your vehicle has less than 15 miles (25 km) on
the odometer, the battery saver will turn off the lamps
after only three minutes.
Mirrors
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
To reduce glare from lights behind you, pull the lever
toward you (to the night position). To return the mirror
to the day position, push the lever away from you.

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Storage Compartments
Your vehicle's large carrying capacity can store many
items. If you have the extended wheelbase version, you
can carry things as large as a 4
x 8
piece of plywood.
You can also use the floor pins that are used to attach the
seats, to secure larger loads. This section also describes
storage areas for specific items like sunglasses and cups.
Glove Box
Your vehicle has a glove box below the instrument
panel. To open the glove box, lift the latch release. Use
the key to lock or unlock the glove box.
The glove box door has a detent to prevent the door
from lowering too far. Open the glove box until the door
is partway open, then pull the door down if you need it
fully open. To close the glove box, the door must be
pushed up past the detent.
In the door of the glove box, you will find a tissue pack
holder and clip for a pen or pencil.
Compact Overhead Console
The front overhead console includes two reading lamps,
a storage compartment and a switchbank.
The switchbank has switches for the optional Power
Sliding Door, Interior Lights Override and the Power
Quarter Windows. For information on these switches,
see each of these features in the Index.

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Circuit
BreakersUsage
HEADLAMP DRL Control Module, Headlamp and
Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch
PWR WDO Front Power Windows
PWR SEAT/PSD 6
-Way Power Seat(s) and Rear
Side Door Actuator Motor
FRT HVAC/HI
BLWRBlower Motor Hi Speed
Relay ModuleFuses Usage
SWC
BACKLIGHTSteering Wheel Radio Control
Switches (Illumination)
ELEC PRNDL Instrument Cluster to PRNDL
Indicators
PWR MIRROR Power Remote Control
Mirror Switch
CRUISE Cruise Control Module, Switch
and Release Switch
PWR QTR
VENTInterior Lamps and Multifunction
Switch (Power Vent Switch)
FRT
WPR/WSHRWindshield Wiper/Washer Motor
and Switch
PASS KEY PASS
-Key System
PWR LOCK Body Control Module (BCM)
HTD MIRROR Heated Mirrors
RH T/LP Not Used
RR FOG LP Not Used
CIGAR/DLC Cigarette Lighter and Data Link
Connector (DLC)
T/SIG Turn Signal Switch
RR HVAC Rear Blower Motor, Rear
Heater
-A/C Control, Temperature
Door Actuator (Rear)

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Inspections (Continued)
Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal 7-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator and Heater Hose 7-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 7-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension 7-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Throttle System 7-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cluster 2-86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Block 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light Intensity Control 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switchbank 2-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lamps 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Override Switch 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack, Tire 5-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Starting 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key in the Ignition 2-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Lock Cylinders Service 7-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless Entry System 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Replacement 2-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Alarm 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote All Door Lock 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Driver's Door and All Door Unlock 2-8 . . . . . . . . .
Remote Lock Confirmation 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Unlock Confirmation 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resynchronizing 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Labels
Certification/Tire 4-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Parts Identification 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire-Loading Information 4-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Identification Number 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lamps
Cargo 2
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Delayed Illumination 2-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dome 2-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exit Lighting 2-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior 2-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illuminated Entry 2-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Reminder 2-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Last Door Closed Locking 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention 2-16 . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2-49 . . . . . . .
Liftgate 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lighter 2-79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights
Air Bag Readiness 1
-40, 2-89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning 2-91, 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake System Warning 2-90, 6-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System Indicator 2-89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Engine 2-95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Ajar 2-100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Temperature Warning 2-93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Coolant Warning 2-94, 6-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Fuel Warning 2-101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Oil Level 2-99, 6-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Traction 2-93, 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .