2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE battery

Notice:Ignoring these steps could result in costly
damage to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered
by your warranty.
Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it
won't work, and it could damage your vehicle.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
Notice:If the other vehicle's system is not a 12-volt
system with a negative ground, both vehicles can
be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems
with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren't touching
each other. If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you don't want. You wouldn't be able to
start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set
the parking brake ®rmly on both vehicles involved in
the jump start procedure. Put an automatic
transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in
NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake.
Notice:If you leave your radio or other accessories
on during the jump starting procedure, they could
be damaged. The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and
other accessories when jump starting your vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or in the accessory power outlet. Turn off
the radio and all lamps that aren't needed. This will
avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it
could save your radio!
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the
positive (+) and negative (-) terminal locations on
each vehicle.
You will not need to access your battery for jump
starting. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump
starting terminal for that purpose.
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The terminal is located
under a tethered cap at
the front of the underhood
fuse block. See
Engine
Compartment Overview on
page 5-12
for more
information on location.
Squeeze the tabs and pull up on the cap to access
the remote positive (+) terminal. You should
always use the remote positive (+) terminal instead
of the positive (+) terminal on your battery.
{CAUTION:
An electric fan can start up even when the
engine is not running and can injure you. Keep
hands, clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
{CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing
this, and some have been blinded. Use a
¯ashlight if you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water. You do
not need to add water to the ACDelco
žbattery
installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery
has ®ller caps, be sure the right amount of
¯uid is there. If it is low, add water to take care
of that ®rst. If you do not, explosive gas could
be present.
Battery ¯uid contains acid that can burn you.
Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it
in your eyes or on your skin, ¯ush the place
with water and get medical help immediately.
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{CAUTION:
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure
you badly. Keep your hands away from moving
parts once the engine is running.
5. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or
missing insulation. If they do, you could get a
shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some
basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to
positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if
the vehicle has one. Negative (-) will go to a heavy,
unpainted metal engine part or to a remote
negative (-) terminal if the vehicle has one. Don't
connect positive (+) to negative (-) or you will get a
short that would damage the battery and maybe
other parts, too. And don't connect the negative (-)
cable to the negative (-) terminal on the dead
battery because this can cause sparks.
6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote
positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.7. Don't let the other end
touch metal. Connect it
to the positive (+)
terminal of the good
battery. Use a remote
positive (+) terminal
if the vehicle has one.
8. Now connect the black
negative (-) cable to
the negative (-)
terminal of the good
battery. Use a remote
negative (-) terminal
if the vehicle has one.
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Don't let the other end touch anything until the next
step. The other end of the negative (-) cable
doesn'tgo to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy,
unpainted metal part, or to a remote negative (-)
terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery.
9. Connect the other end
of the negative (-)
cable at least 18 inches
(45 cm) away from
the dead battery, but
not near engine
parts that move.
The electrical connection is just as good there, and
the chance of sparks getting back to the battery
is much less.10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If
it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
Notice:If the jumper cables are removed in the
wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and
damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Remove the jumper
cables in the correct order, making sure that the
cables do not touch each other or other metal.
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A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part
B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal
C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) TerminalTo disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do
the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the
vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other
vehicle.
5. Return the remote positive (+) terminal cover to its
original position.
Jumper Cable Removal
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Fuse Usage
5Ignition Switch to Fuses (Instrument
Panel): ABS/TCS Ignition, Cruise,
DRL, Electronic PRNDL, Ignition 1,
AWD, PSD, Air Bag, Turn Signal
and Powertrain Control Module [IGN
MAIN Relay (Underhood Fuse
Block: A/C Clutch, Electronic
Ignition, Ignition 1-U/H, INJ, TCC)]
6 Coolant Fans
7Fuses (Instrument Panel): ABS
Module Battery, Cigarette Lighter,
Courtesy Lamps, Front Power
Socket, Power Locks, Power Mirrors
and Right Rear Power Socket,
OnStar, RAP
8Ignition Switch to Fuses (I/P): Body
Control Module Program, Front
Comfort Controls Low/Medium
Blower, Front Wiper/Washer,
HVAC/DRL, MALL/Radio/DIC,
Power Quarter Vent, Rear HVAC,
Rear Wiper/Washer. SWC
Accessory and Power Window
Circuit Breaker, RAPFuse Usage
18 Fuel Injectors 1±6
19 Not Used
20 Not Used
21Evaporative Emissions (EVAP)
Canister Purge Valve, Heated
Oxygen Sensors 1 and 2, Mass Air
Flow (MAF) Sensor
22 Not Used
23 Not Used
24 Not Used
25 Ignition Control Module (ICM)
26 Not Used
27Transaxle Range Switch to Back-up
Lamps
28A/C Clutch Relay to A/C
Compressor Clutch Oil
29Driver Information Display, Heater
A/C Control, Radio, Rear (LH and
RH) Side Door Actuator Control
Motor, Remote Control Door Lock
Receiver (RCDLR), Security
Indicator Lamp and Theft-Deterrent
Shock Sensor
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-105
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-72
Radio with CD............................................3-65
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-81
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)......................3-99, 3-101
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-61
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-61
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-103
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-104
Automatic Door Locks.....................................2-63
Automatic Level Control...................................4-35
Automatic Transaxle Check..............................6-11
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-13
Automatic Transaxle........................................5-20
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-34
B
Backing Up....................................................4-41
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-8
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-20Battery..........................................................5-43
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-22
Before You Drive............................................3-92
Bench Seat, Split............................................. 1-8
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-12
Brake Fluid....................................................5-40
Brake Wear...................................................5-42
Brake............................................................2-38
Parking......................................................2-38
System Inspection.......................................6-16
System Warning Light..................................3-41
Brakes..........................................................5-40
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-31
Bucket Seats, Rear.........................................1-15
Built-in Child Restraint.....................................1-82
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-52
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking
Lamps....................................................5-54
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-52
Headlamps.................................................5-52
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-57
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-56
Buying New Tires...........................................5-64
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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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