2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE ignition

Parking Brake
The parking brake is
located on the driver's side
under the instrument
panel.
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal
down with your right foot and push down on the parking
brake pedal with your left foot.If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will
come on. See
Brake System Warning Light on
page 3-41.
To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down with your right foot while you push down on
the parking brake pedal with your left foot. (To release
the tension on the parking brake cable, you will need to
apply about the same amount of pressure to the
parking brake pedal as you did when you set the parking
brake.) When you remove your foot from the parking
brake pedal, it will pop up to the released position.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause premature
wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that
the parking brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill,
see
Towing a Trailer on page 4-36. That section shows
what to do ®rst to keep the trailer from moving.
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·Move the lever up as far as it will go.
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with
the engine running. Your vehicle could move
suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake ®rmly set.
And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine
running, it could overheat and even catch ®re.
You or others could be injured. Do not leave
your vehicle with the engine running.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your
parking brake is ®rmly set before you leave it. After
you've moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold
the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can
move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without ®rst
pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the
shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P).
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Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your
transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of
the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl
in the transaxle. You may ®nd it difficult to pull the
shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called ªtorque lock.º
To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and
then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the
driver's seat. To ®nd out how, see
Shifting Into Park (P)
on page 2-39.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of
PARK (P)
beforeyou release the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another
vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the
pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you
can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Shifting Out of Park (P)
Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock
control system. You have to fullyapplyyour regular
brakesbeforeyou can shift from PARK (P), when
the ignition is in RUN.
As you step on the brake pedal, while in PARK (P), you
may hear a click from the solenoid of the system.
This ensures that the system is operating properly. See
Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-34.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever by pushing the shift lever all the way into
PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then
try to move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you
ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift
out of PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the engine and then shift to the drive gear
you want.
5. Have the vehicle ®xed as soon as you can.
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Entering Programming Mode
To program features, your vehicle must be in the
programming mode. Follow these steps:
1. The content theft-deterrent system must be
disarmed. See
Content Theft-Deterrent on
page 2-27.
2. Remove the BCM PRGRM fuse from the instrument
panel fuse block, located to the right of the glove
box. See
Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-96.
3. Close the driver's door.
4. Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY.
5. Count the number of chimes you hear. You will
hear two to four chimes depending on the features
your vehicle is equipped with. Refer to the chart
shown previously.
You can now program your choices.
To exit the programming mode, follow the steps listed
under
Exiting Programming Mode on page 2-70.
Delayed Illumination and Exit
Lighting
This feature allows you to customize the interior lamps
when entering and exiting the vehicle.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:Both Features Off (The interior lamps will turn
on or off at the same instant that a door is opened or
closed.)
Mode 2:Delayed Illumination Only (The interior lamps
will stay on for about 25 seconds after all the doors
and liftgate are closed, or until you lock the doors.)
Mode 3:Exit Lighting Only (The interior lamps will come
on whenever you remove the key from the ignition
and stay on for about 25 seconds, or until you lock
the doors.)
Mode 4:Both Features On (This combines
Modes 2 and 3.)
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Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 4. The
mode may have been changed since then. To
determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do
the following:
1. Follow the instructions for ªEntering Programming
Modeº earlier in this section.
2. Turn the interior lamps on by turning the instrument
panel brightness control all the way up.
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes indicates the vehicle's current
programmed mode. (If you do not wish to change
the current mode, you can either exit the
programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.)
4. Turn the interior lamps off to change the current
mode.
5. Turn the interior lamps from on to off until you hear
the number of chimes corresponding to the mode
selection you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.Automatic Door Locks
This feature allows you to customize the automatic
locking and unlocking of the doors when using the
shift lever.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:Both Features Off (Automatic door locking and
unlocking is disabled. You will always need to lock your
doors manually before driving to increase occupant
safety.)
Mode 2:Automatic Door Locking Only
·The automatic door unlock feature is turned off.
·Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the
driver's door closed; all doors will lock automatically.
Mode 3:Automatic Unlocking with the Ignition Off
·Turn off the ignition with the transaxle in PARK (P);
all doors will unlock automatically.
·Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the
driver's door closed; all doors will lock automatically.
Mode 4:Automatic Unlocking with Transaxle in
PARK (P)
·Shift into PARK (P) with the ignition on; all doors
will unlock automatically.
·Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the
driver's door closed; all doors will lock automatically.
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Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 3. The
mode may have been changed since then. To
determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do
the following:
1. Follow the instructions for
Entering Programming
Mode on page 2-62.
2. Press LOCK on the power door lock switch.
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes indicates the vehicle's current
programmed mode. (If you do not wish to change
the current mode, you can either exit the
programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.)
4. Press LOCK to change the current mode.
5. Press LOCK until you hear the number of chimes
corresponding to the mode selection you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
Last Door Locking and Lockout
Deterrent
This feature allows you to customize the automatic
locking of the doors when exiting the vehicle.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:Both Features Off (Doors will always lock
immediately when you press LOCK on the power door
lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter.)
Mode 2:Lockout Deterrent Only (If you leave your key
in the ignition with the driver's door open, you won't
be able to lock the doors with the power door locks.)
Mode 3:Last Door Closed Locking Only (If the power
door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter
is used to lock the vehicle while any door or the
liftgate is open, you will hear three chimes. The doors
will not lock. Five seconds after the last door is
closed, all doors and the liftgate will lock.)
Mode 4:Both Features On (This combines
Modes 2 and 3.)
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3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes indicates the vehicle's current
programmed mode. (If you do not wish to change
the current mode, you can either exit the
programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.)
4. Turn the parking lamps on, then off to change the
current mode.
5. Turn the parking lamps on, then off until you hear
the number of chimes corresponding to the mode
selection you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.Arming and Disarming the Content
Theft-Deterrent System
To arm or disarm the content theft-deterrent system, the
system must be turned on by using Modes 1, 2 or 4
listed previously.
This feature allows you to customize the arming and
disarming of the content-theft deterrent system.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:Power Door Lock Switch Arming Off
·The system will arm when you lock the doors with
your key or remote keyless entry transmitter. The
key must be removed from the ignition when
you lock the doors or the content theft-deterrent
system will not arm.
·The system will disarm when you unlock the doors
with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter.
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Mode 2:Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Arm/Disarm Only
·The system will arm when you lock the doors with
your remote keyless entry transmitter. The key
must be removed from the ignition when you lock
the doors or the content theft-deterrent system
will not arm.
·The system will disarm when you unlock the doors
with your remote keyless entry transmitter.
While this mode provides increased security, it can be a
problem if your remote keyless entry transmitter is
damaged, lost or if it fails to operate for any reason while
the content theft-deterrent system is armed. The
content theft-deterrent system must be disarmed for the
engine to run while in Mode 2; your key can no longer
disarm the system.
If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar
žsystem,
OnStaržwill not be able to remotely unlock your vehicle
if it has been programmed to Mode 2.
Mode 3:Standard Arming and Disarming
·The system will arm when you lock the doors using
either power door lock switch while any door or the
liftgate is open and the key is removed from the
ignition.
·The system will arm when you lock the doors with
your key or remote keyless entry transmitter and
the key is removed from the ignition.
·The system will disarm when you unlock the doors
with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter.
Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 1. The
mode may have been changed since then. To
determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do
the following:
1. Follow the instructions for
Entering Programming
Mode on page 2-62.
2. Insert your spare key fully into any door key
cylinder and turn it to the unlock position.
This step is necessary to prevent accidental
programming of this feature to Mode 2. Do not
program this feature to Mode 2 without ®rst reading
Mode 2 entirely. The door key cylinder must
remain in the unlock position during
Steps 2 through 4.
3. Press the button with the horn symbol on the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
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