2002 CHEVROLET VENTURE Owners Manual

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3. Line up the button of the garage door opener with
one of the four buttons on the compartment door.
Make sure the garage door opener button is facing
down and press the opener firmly into place.
4. Once the opener is installed, use the black pegs inside
the compartment door to make sure the lined area on
the compartment door will contact the control button
on your garage door opener when pressed.
5. Add one peg at a time until your garage door opener
operates with the compartment door closed when
you press the button.
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 and right
side area. 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.

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Removing and Replacing the TrayTo 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.
The dividers in the tray can be removed by squeezing
the plastic tabs on the bottom of the dividers, while
pulling up. Put the dividers back in by sliding them
down until the tabs click into place.
To reinstall the tray, line up the guides on the bottom of
the tray with the guide rails in the storage bin door. Slide
the tray back in.

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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.
Cupholders
There are cupholders located below the instrument panel
switchbank. The cupholders have removeable liners for
larger size cups and for cleaning the cupholders.
To use the cupholders, simply pull out the tray. Keep the
tray stowed in when not in use.
Rear Storage Compartments
and Cupholders
Your vehicle has a storage compartment and may have a
cupholder on the driver's side of the vehicle, next to the
third row seat(s).
Your vehicle also has cupholders on the bottom inboard
side of the second row captain's chairs (if equipped).
The seatbacks have cupholders that can be used when
the seatbacks are folded forward.
Convenience Net (Option)
The optional convenience net is designed to help
keep small loads, like grocery bags, from falling over
during sharp turns or quick stops and starts. Install the
convenience net at the rear of your vehicle, inside
the liftgate.
To use the convenience net, do the following:
1. Attach the upper loops to the posts on either side of
the liftgate opening (the label on the net should be in
the upper left corner).

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2. Attach the lower hooks to the metal rings on
the floor.
3. Once you've loaded items into the net, stretch the
higher side of the net up and over the top of the load
to hold it firmly in place. (The side of the
convenience net closest to the front of the vehicle is
higher than the side closest to the liftgate.)
The convenience net has a maximum capacity of
100 lbs. (45 kg). It is not designed to hold larger, heavier
loads. Store such loads on the floor of your vehicle, as
far forward as you can.
When not in use, it is recommended that you take down
the convenience net to extend the life of the net and help
retain the elasticity, and to keep the rear exit clear. Store
the net in the pouch behind either front seat or in one of
the side convenience nets.

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Side Convenience Nets
The side convenience nets are designed to hold smaller
items (about 8 lbs. (4 kg)) than the large convenience net.
Attach the loops to the posts on the rear side panels, near
the jack storage area.
When not in use, it is recommended that you take
down the convenience nets to extend their life and
retain their elasticity.
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.
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 recommended that you unhook the
net to extend its life and retain its elasticity.

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CAUTION:
If the convenience center isn't secured properly,
it can move around in a collision or sudden stop.
People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to
secure the convenience center properly.
The convenience center comes with the optional
stowable seat. It provides extra storage space for the rear
of the vehicle.
To open the convenience center, pull up on the door
latch located in the front. The convenience center cover
has two automatic prop rods to hold it up and in place.
To close the convenience center cover you must pull one
of the prop rod linkages toward you while holding onto
the door latch and lower the convenience center cover to
close it.Removing the Convenience Center
1. Make sure that all items are off of the convenience
center and that it is empty.
2. Turn the hand knob counterclockwise until the knob
is loose.
3. Lift up on the hand knob to grab a hold of the
convenience center.
4. Lift up on the convenience center while pulling it
toward you and pull it out.
Replacing the Convenience Center
1. Make sure the stowable seat is properly installed in
the vehicle. See ªStowable Seatº in the Index for
more information. If the stowable seat is not in the
vehicle with the convenience center, the convenience
center will not be locked into the correct position in
the vehicle.
2. Make sure that the convenience center is closed.
3. Lift the convenience center up and into the rear of
the vehicle.

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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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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
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.