2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE Owners Manual

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4. Put the tray sill, located on the back of the
convenience center, to the upright position.
5. Slide the convenience center in and align it so that
the forks, located on the bottom rear of the
convenience center, slide into the seat anchors.
6. Press down on the front of the convenience center so
the center locates on the sill mounting bracket.
7. Turn the hand knob clockwise until the knob is tight.
8. Pull up on the convenience center to make sure it is
locked into place.The tray sill can be folded down onto the stowable seat
to close the space between the two when the stowable
seat is folded down. To do this, flip the sill plate up and
over toward the stowable seat.
The cover of the convenience center can be left in its
upright position while the vehicle is moving.
The convenience center has six hooks on the inside
cover for hanging items on. The prop rods can hold up
to 49 lbs. (21.8 kg) on the cover of the convenience
center while in the upright position.
The convenience center and the stowable seat both have
a maximum weight capacity of 400 lbs. (181.6 kg).NOTICE:
Your warranty does not cover parts or
components that fail because of overloading.

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Luggage Carrier (Option)
CAUTION:
If you try to carry something on top of your
vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage
carrier
-- like paneling, plywood, a mattress, and
so forth
-- the wind can catch it as you drive
along. This can cause you to lose control. What
you are carrying could be violently torn off, and
this could cause you or other drivers to have a
collision, and of course damage your vehicle. You
may be able to carry something like this inside.
But, never carry something longer or wider than
the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle.
If you have the optional luggage carrier, you can load
things on top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has
slats and side rails attached to the roof, as well as sliding
crossrails and places to use for tying things down. These
let you load some things on top of your vehicle, as long
as they are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier.

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NOTICE:
Loading cargo that weighs more than
150 lbs. (68 kg) on the luggage carrier may
damage your vehicle.
When you carry cargo on the luggage carrier of a
proper size and weight, put it on the slats, as far
forward as you can. Then slide the crossrail up
against the rear of the load, to help keep it from
moving. You can then tie it down.
Don't exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, see ªLoading Your Vehicleº in
the Index.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you're driving,
check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and
cargo are still securely fastened.

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Your luggage carrier has
release knobs set in the ends
of each crossrail.
Turn the release knobs counterclockwise to unlock the
crossrails. Slide the crossrails forward or back, as
needed, to accommodate loads of various sizes.After repositioning the crossrails, be sure to tighten the
release knobs by turning them clockwise. This will lock
the crossrails in place.
Use the tie-down loops on
the slider to help secure
large loads.

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Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also remove them from the center mount and swing
them to the side.
Visor Vanity Mirrors
Pull down the sun visor. Flip up the cover to expose the
vanity mirror.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors (If Equipped)
Pull down the sun visor. Flip up the cover to expose the
vanity mirror. The lamps will come on when you open
the cover.
Accessory Inflator System (Option)
Your vehicle may have an air inflator. With it, you can
inflate things like air mattresses and basketballs, and you
can also use it to bring your tires up to the proper pressure.
The air inflator 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.

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The air inflator kit is stored in the glove box. It includes
a 20
-foot (6 m) hose with an air pressure gage and
nozzle adapters.
CAUTION:
Inflating something too much can make it
explode, and you or others could be injured. Be
sure to read the inflator instructions, and inflate
any object only to its recommended pressure.
To use your air inflator system, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY or START.
2. Attach the appropriate nozzle adapter, if required, to
the end of the hose that has the pressure gage.
3. Then attach that end of the hose to the object you
wish to inflate.
4. Remove the protective cap covering the outlet.
5. Attach the other end of the hose to the outlet.
6. Press the ON switch.

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If the air inflator system does not turn on, the fuse may
be blown or installed incorrectly. See ªFuses and Circuit
Breakersº 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, do the following:
1. Press OFF and detach the hose, first from the
inflated object, then from the outlet.
2. Put the protective cap back on.
3. Place the inflator kit tools in the pouch, and store in
the glove box.
To put the cover back on, 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 Outlets
Accessory 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.
The front accessory power outlets are located below the
cupholders. Pull the cover down to use the power outlet.
When not in use, keep the cover on.
The rear accessory 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.

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To put the cover back on the rear accessory power outlet,
line up the tabs at the back of the cover and put the cover
in place. Push down the tab to secure the cover.
When not in use, always cover the rear accessory power
outlet with the protective cap.
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.
Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible to
the accessory power outlet and could result in blown
vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem see
your dealer for additional information on the accessory
power plugs.
OnStar System (If Equipped)
OnStar is a vehicle communications system that
offers a variety of services and provides a hands
-free
communication link between you and the OnStar Center.
A service subscription agreement and fee are required in
order to receive OnStar service. Services are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information,
call 1
-888-ONSTAR-7 (1-888-667-8277).
OnStar Services Button: Press this button once to
contact an advisor who will be able to assist you with
these services. If you are not quickly connected, the
system will automatically reset and redial. This ensures
connection to the center; there is no additional action
required. Press the Call Answer/End button to cancel the
automatic redial.