2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE check engine light

How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
To inspect the air cleaner/®lter, remove the ®lter from
the vehicle and lightly shake the ®lter to release
loose dust and dirt. If the ®lter remains ªcakedº with dirt,
a new ®lter is required.
To inspect or replace the air cleaner/®lter, do the
following:
1. Remove the two clamps on the duct.
2. Remove the duct.
3. Unlatch the two hooks on top of the engine air
cleaner/®lter housing.4. Remove and replace the engine air cleaner/®lter.
5. Align the tabs located on the bottom of the
panel with the slots at the bottom of the housing.
6. Latch the hooks to secure the panel in place. If the
panel moves easily, check that the tabs are seated
correctly in the slots.
7. Put the duct back on and reinstall the clamps.
{CAUTION:
Operating the engine with the air cleaner/®lter
off can cause you or others to be burned. The
air cleaner not only cleans the air, it helps to
stop ¯ame if the engine back®res. If it is not
there and the engine back®res, you could
be burned. Do not drive with it off, and be
careful working on the engine with the air
cleaner/®lter off.
Notice:If the air cleaner/®lter is off, a back®re can
cause a damaging engine ®re. And, dirt can
easily get into your engine, which will damage it.
Always have the air cleaner/®lter in place when
you're driving.
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California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada ± Customer Assistance.......................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Canceling the Sliding Door
Security Lock..............................................2-16
Capacities and Speci®cations..........................5-103
Captain Chairs, Rear.......................................1-22
Carbon Monoxide...................4-26, 4-36, 2-22, 2-42
Care of.........................................................5-90
Safety Belts and Built-in Child
Restraint Harness.....................................5-90
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-104
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-105
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-105
Cargo Lamp...................................................3-20
Carrier Assembly-Differential
(Rear Drive Module)....................................5-51
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-79
Cassette Tape Player Service...........................6-10
CD Adapter Kits.............................................3-79
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.....1-45, 1-47
Chains, Tires..................................................5-67
Change Engine Oil Message............................3-54
Charging System Indicator Message..................3-52
Checking Coolant............................................5-24Checking Engine Oil........................................5-14
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems....................1-103
Check...........................................................3-45
Engine Light...............................................3-45
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-93
Child Restraints..............................................1-82
Built-In Child Restraint..................................1-82
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-61
Infants and Young Children...........................1-58
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-69
Older Children.............................................1-55
Securing a Child Restraint Designed
for the LATCH System..............................1-71
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center
Seat Position...................................1-75, 1-77
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position...............................1-71
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-79
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-67
Top Strap...................................................1-66
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-65
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..............................5-92
Cleaning Built-In Child Restraint Pad.................5-90
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-91
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-88
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Electrical System (cont.)
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-96
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-96
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-48
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................6-10
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-17
Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-6
Engine Oil Level Check...................................6-10
Engine Speci®cations.....................................5-104
Engine..........................................................5-18
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-43
Change Oil Message...................................3-54
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-45
Compartment Overview................................5-12
Coolant Heater............................................2-33
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-44
Coolant Temperature Warning Message..........3-51
Coolant......................................................5-23
Cooling System Inspection............................6-16
Exhaust.....................................................2-42
Low Oil Level Message................................3-53
Oil .............................................................5-13
Overheating................................................5-26
Starting......................................................2-32
Entering Programming Mode............................2-62
Entertainment System......................................3-92
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-105Entertainment System (cont.)
Cleaning Your DVD Player..........................3-105
DVD Distortion..........................................3-103
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Erasing HomeLink
žButtons..............................2-50
Exit Lighting...................................................3-19
Exiting Programming Mode...............................2-70
Express-Down Window....................................2-25
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-54
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-15
F
Filter.............................................................5-18
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finding a PTY Station.....................3-68, 3-75, 3-85
Finding a Station....................3-62, 3-65, 3-73, 3-82
Finish Care....................................................5-91
Finish Damage...............................................5-93
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-105
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-71
Flat Tire........................................................5-70
Flip and Fold Rear Seats.................................. 1-7
Fluid.............................................................5-20
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-20
Power Steering...........................................5-37
Windshield Washer......................................5-38
FM ..............................................................3-104
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Hood............................................................5-10
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-7
How the System Works...................................3-23
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-31
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-34
How to Add Fluid Automatic Transaxle Fluid.......5-22
How to Check Automatic
Transaxle Fluid...........................................5-20
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-38
How to Check................................................5-61
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-19
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-35
Hydroplaning..................................................4-18
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-28
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-27
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-46
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-47
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-30
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-37If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-28
Ignition Positions.............................................2-31
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check..........................6-13
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-58
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-61
Inspection......................................................6-16
Brake System.............................................6-16
Engine Cooling System................................6-16
Exhaust System..........................................6-15
Fuel System...............................................6-16
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-15
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-15
Throttle System...........................................6-16
Transfer Care (Power Transfer Unit) and
Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive
Module) All-Wheel Drive............................6-16
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-17
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-97
Instrument Panel.............................................3-36
Cluster.......................................................3-36
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Switchbank.................................................3-21
Interior Lamps Control.....................................3-17
Interior Lamps Override...................................3-17
Interior Lamps................................................3-17
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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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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
S
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
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-22
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-14
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-100
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