2000 CHEVROLET VENTURE center console

2-66 Front Reading Lamps
There are two reading lamps in the overhead console.
To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the lens of
the lamp.
These lamps will go on each time you open the doors,
unless you turn on the interior lamps override feature.
Rear Reading Lamps
There are two reading lamps in the third row headliner,
above the outboard seating positions.
To turn on or off either reading lamp, press the lens of
the lamp.
If your vehicle does not have dual sliding doors, there is
also a reading lamp in the second row, integrated with
the dome lamp.
To turn on or off either reading lamp, press the button
next to the lamp lens.
Dome Lamp
The dome lamp is located in the center of your vehicle
and has two buttons of its own to manually turn on and
off the lamps. It will go on each time you open the
doors, unless you turn on the interior lamps
override feature.
Cargo Lamp
The cargo 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
turn on the interior lamps override.

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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, power sliding door override, interior lights
override and the power rear quarter windows
(if equipped). For information on these switches,
see each of these features in the Index.
Overhead Console (If Equipped)
The optional front overhead console has reading lamps,
a switchbank, storage compartments, including one
for your garage door opener and another one for your
sunglasses, and a driver information center (DIC).
The garage door opener and sunglasses storage
compartments are explained on the following pages.
For information on the other features listed,
see of of them in the Index.

2-72 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 can hold 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 put back in, be sure the tabs at
the back of the mat are seated in the slots at the back of
the storage bin.

2-92 Traction Control System Warning
Light (Option)
The traction control system warning light may come on
for the following reasons:

If you turn the system off by pressing the TCS
button located in the center console switchbank the
warning light will come on and stay on. To turn the
system back on, press the button again. The warning
light should go off. (See ªTraction Control Systemº
in the Index for more information.)

If there's a brake system problem that is specifically
related to traction control, the traction control system
will turn off and the warning light will come on. If
your brakes begin to overheat, the traction control
system will turn off and the warning light will come
on until your brakes cool down.

If the traction control system is affected by an
engine
-related problem, the system will turn off and
the warning light will come on.If the traction control system warning light comes on
and stays on for an extended period of time when the
system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
United States Canada
This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.
If the gage pointer moves into the red area,
your engine is too hot!
It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you
have been operating your vehicle under normal driving
conditions, you should pull of the road, stop your
vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
See ªEngine Overheatingº in the Index.

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To send conditioned air to the rear of the vehicle, press
the A/C button (the light will glow) on the main climate
controls. If you do not select A/C, air directed to the rear
of the vehicle will be cabin temperature.
Rear Fan Control
This option comes with the rear climate controls.
Keep the area around the base of the center instrument
panel console and the area between and under the front
seats free of objects that would obstruct airflow to the
rear of the vehicle.
The rear fan control is
located below the
climate control system,
in the switchbank.Turn the fan to the desired setting for the amount of air
to be directed to the rear of the vehicle. The temperature
of the air will be the same as the air in the front of the
vehicle. The rear fan control in the instrument panel
switchbank has an ªRº setting which allows the rear
passengers to use the rear climate control knobs to
adjust the air through the rear air outlets.
Rear Comfort Controls
The rear climate control knobs are in a panel next to the
second row seat. If your vehicle has the optional dual
sliding doors, the panel is above the driver's seat.

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Turn the temperature knob counterclockwise (to the blue
area) for cooler air, or clockwise (to the red area) for
warmer air.
To maintain a comfortable temperature in the rear, use
either rear fan control to adjust the force of air coming
through the rear outlets.
Select the desired climate control mode using the
directional controls on the instrument panel (see ªMode
Knobº earlier in this section). The mode you choose will
regulate both the front and rear climate control systems.Rear Air Vents
To maximize airflow through the rear heater outlet, place
the left bucket seat in the second row in the forward
position (see ªAdjusting Rear Seatsº in the Index).
The vent behind the left rear seat is the cold air return
vent. Be sure to keep it free of obstructions.
Keep the area around the base of the center instrument
panel console, between and under, the front seats free of
objects that could obstruct airflow to the rear.

3-8 Ventilation System
Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies
outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside
air will also enter the vehicle when the fan is running.
Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to adjust the
direction and amount of airflow inside the vehicle. Push
the outlet up or down to direct the airflow to your
preference. Increase or reduce the amount of airflow by
opening and closing the louvers. Opening and closing
the louvers will also direct airflow from side to side.
The air
-flow through the vents can be shut off
completely by turning the thumbwheel next to each
outlet all the way down. You can also stop outside air
from entering by turning the fan to OFF and pushing the
RECIRCULATION button.
Ventilation Tips

Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction (such as leaves). This will
allow the heater and defroster to work much better,
reducing the chance of fogging the inside of
your windows.

When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the
fan knob to ª5º, the highest setting, for a few
moments before driving off. This helps clear the
intake ducts of snow and moisture, and reduces the
chance of fogging the inside of your windows.

Keep the area around the base of the center
instrument panel console and the air path under the
front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate
throughout your vehicle.

In cold weather, operating the system in the
OUTSIDE AIR mode will improve the time it takes
to warm the vehicle.

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If this message comes on
and stays on or comes on
while you are driving,
there's a problem with your
traction control system.
See ªService Traction System Warning Messageº in the
Index. When this warning message is on, the TRAC OFF
light will come on to remind you that the system will not
limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
The traction control system automatically comes on
whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin,
especially in slippery road conditions, you should
always leave the system on. But you can turn the
traction control system off if you ever need to.
(You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets
stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow. See ªRocking Your
Vehicleº in the Index.)To turn the system off, press
the TCS button in the center
console switchbank.
If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the
button, the message will go off, but the system will not
turn off until there is no longer a current need to limit
wheel spin. The TRAC OFF light will come on to
remind you the system is off. You can turn the system
back on at any time by pressing the button again. The
traction control system warning message should go off.