2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE service

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Jump Starting.................................................5-44
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-12
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-5
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps on Reminder........................................3-15
Lamps...........................................................3-15
Exterior......................................................3-15
Interior.......................................................3-17
Lap Belt................................................1-46, 1-47
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-36, 1-49
Last Door Closed Locking................................2-12
Last Door Locking...........................................2-64
LATCH System...............................................1-69
Child Restraints...........................................1-69
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-71
Latches, Side Window.....................................2-25
Leaving Your Vehicle With the
Engine Running..........................................2-40Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-13
Liftgate..........................................................2-22
Lighted Vanity Mirror.......................................2-26
Light.............................................................3-40
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-40
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-42
Brake System Warning.................................3-41
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-45
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-40
TCS Warning Light......................................3-43
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-43
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-34
Lockout Deterrent...........................................2-64
Lockout Protection..........................................2-13
Locks............................................................2-63
Automatic Door...........................................2-63
Door........................................................... 2-9
Last Door Closed Locking.............................2-12
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-13
Lockout Protection.......................................2-13
Power Door................................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-14
Low Engine Oil Level Message.........................3-53
Low Fuel Warning Message.............................3-57
Low Oil Pressure Message...............................3-52
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-55
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Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-104
Maintenance Schedule.....................................6-10
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-10
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-12
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-11
Brake System Inspection..............................6-16
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-16
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-15
Fuel System Inspection................................6-16
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-10
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections......6-15
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-17
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-19
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-15
Throttle System Inspection............................6-16
Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and
Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive
Module) All-Wheel Drive Inspection.............6-16Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-43
Making Turns.................................................4-41
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-45
Manual Seats................................................... 1-3
Manual Windows............................................2-24
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-7
Message.......................................................3-57
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning....................3-57
Center.......................................................3-50
Change Engine Oil......................................3-54
Charging System Indicator............................3-52
Door Ajar Warning.......................................3-55
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-51
Low Engine Oil Level...................................3-53
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-57
Low Oil Pressure.........................................3-52
PASS-Key
žIII Security.................................3-56
Power Sliding Door Warning.........................3-54
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning..............................3-56
Service Traction System Warning...................3-50
Traction Active............................................3-51
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) ± Customer Assistance....................... 7-5
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Mirrors..........................................................2-44
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-44
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-45
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-45
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-44
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-31
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-104
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Odometer......................................................3-38
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
Oil ................................................................5-13
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Message.......................................3-52
Older Children, Restraints................................1-55
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-46
OnStaržServices............................................2-46
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-45
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-46
Operation Tips................................................3-28
Operation......................................................3-25
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-28Outside.........................................................2-45
Convex Mirror.............................................2-45
Heated Mirrors............................................2-45
Power Mirrors.............................................2-44
Overhead Console Switchbank..........................3-21
Overhead Console..........................................2-52
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . 5-26
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-11
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Park Aid........................................................3-22
Park (P)........................................................2-39
Shifting Into................................................2-39
Shifting Out of............................................2-41
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P)
Mechanism Check.......................................6-14
Parking on Hills..............................................4-42
Parking.........................................................3-22
Assist........................................................3-22
Brake........................................................2-38
Over Things That Burn.................................2-42
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-10
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections..........6-15
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-17
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-19
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Retro-Active Reset..........................................3-39
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-45
Roadside......................................................... 7-6
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-31
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-43
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Safety Belt.....................................................1-54
Pretensioners..............................................1-54
Reminder Light............................................3-40
Stowage, Second Row Seat........................... 1-7
Safety Belts...................................................5-90
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child
Restraint Harness.....................................5-90
Center Passenger Position....................1-45, 1-47
Driver Position............................................1-36
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-35
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-34
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults.........................1-52
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-48
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-45
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-54
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-44
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-30
Safety Chains.................................................4-39
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iiiScheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
Seat............................................................... 1-6
Head Restraints............................................ 1-6
Seats............................................................1-15
Bucket Seats, Rear......................................1-15
Captain Chairs............................................1-22
Flip and Fold Feature.................................... 1-7
Manual........................................................ 1-3
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-7
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Six-Way Power Seats.................................... 1-4
Split Bench Seats......................................... 1-8
Stowable Seat............................................1-26
Second Row Safety Belt Stowage....................... 1-7
Securing a Child in the Built-In
Child Restraint............................................1-84
Securing a Child Restraint................................1-75
Center Seat Position............................1-75, 1-77
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-71
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-71
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-79
Security Message, PASS-Key
žIII ......................3-56
Selecting the Fan Speed.........................3-30, 3-32
Service Bulletins.............................................7-10
Service Engine Soon Light in the United States
or Check Engine Light in Canada..................3-45
Service Manuals.............................................7-10
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
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Service (cont.)
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-45
Publications Ordering Information...................7-10
Traction System Warning Message.................3-50
Setting Preset PTYs........................................3-86
Setting Preset Stations............3-63, 3-66, 3-73, 3-83
Setting the Temperature...........................3-30, 3-32
Setting the Time.............................................3-61
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS).........3-61
Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS).....3-61
Setting the Tone
(Bass/Treble)......................3-63, 3-66, 3-74, 3-83
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-93
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-39
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-41
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-38
Side Window Latches......................................2-25
Skidding........................................................4-14
Sliding Door Delayed Locking...........................2-13
Sliding Door Lock...........................................2-14
Sliding Door, Power........................................2-17
Sliding Door Security Lock...............................2-15
Sliding Doors, Dual.........................................2-13
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-19
Spare Tire Check............................................6-11
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-88
Speci®cations, Capacities...............................5-103
Speedometer..................................................3-38Split Bench Seats............................................. 1-8
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-12
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-32
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-11
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..............................6-15
Steering Tips..................................................4-10
Steering........................................................4-10
Stereo RCA Jacks..........................................3-94
Storage Areas................................................2-51
Compact Overhead Console..........................2-52
Convenience Center.....................................2-58
Convenience Net.........................................2-57
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-51
Front Seat Storage Net................................2-54
Glove Box..................................................2-51
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-55
Overhead Console.......................................2-52
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-57
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...............5-82
Storing the Built-In Child Restraint.....................1-91
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-83
Stowable Seat................................................1-26
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-26
Switchbanks, Instrument Panel..........................3-21
Switchbanks...................................................3-20
Overhead Console.......................................3-21
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Tachometer....................................................3-39
Taillamps.......................................................5-56
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....5-56
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-43
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-103
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-27
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-27
PASS-Key
žIII Operation..............................2-29
PASS-KeyžIII .............................................2-29
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-16
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire In¯ation Check.........................................6-10
Tires.............................................................5-60
Buying New Tires........................................5-64
Chains.......................................................5-67
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-71
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-86
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-70
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure...............................5-61
Inspection and Rotation................................5-62
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-65
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-66
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-66
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-63
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-34
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-67
Top Strap......................................................1-66
Torque Lock...................................................2-41Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-38
Towing..........................................................4-32
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-32
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-36
Your Vehicle...............................................4-32
Traction.........................................................3-51
Active Message...........................................3-51
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-8
Control System Warning Light.......................3-43
Service Traction System Warning Message.....3-50
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-39
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-43
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-34
Transaxle.......................................................5-20
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-20
Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit)..................5-50
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-10
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Trip Computer................................................3-60
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-41
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Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-22
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-14
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-100
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Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-104
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-65
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-67
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-88
Using HomeLink
ž...........................................2-50
Using RDS....................................3-67, 3-75, 3-84
Using Song List Mode.....................................3-90
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Vehicle Identi®cation........................................5-95
Number (VIN).............................................5-95
Service Parts Identi®cation Label...................5-95
Vehicle Personalization....................................2-61
Arming and Disarming the Content
Theft-Deterrent System.............................2-68
Automatic Door Locks..................................2-63
Content Theft-Deterrent System.....................2-67
Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting.............2-62
Entering Programming Mode.........................2-62
Exiting Programming Mode...........................2-70
Last Door Locking and Lockout Deterrent........2-64
Remote Driver Unlock Control.......................2-65
Remote Lock and Unlock Con®rmation...........2-66
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-44
Vehicle............................................................ 4-5
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... ivVehicle (cont.)
Loading......................................................4-34
Symbols......................................................... iv
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-28
Video Screen.................................................3-95
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-26
Visors...........................................................2-26
W
Warm-Up Shift................................................2-37
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-35
Warnings......................................................... 3-6
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-90
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-11
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-38
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-37
What Engine Coolant to Use............................5-24
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-16
What Power Steering Fluid to Use....................5-38
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-18
What Washer Fluid to Use...............................5-38
Wheels..........................................................5-66
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-66
Replacement...............................................5-66
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