2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE maintenance

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administered by the Council of Better Business
Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle
repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to
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®ling a court action, use of the program is free of
charge and your case will generally be heard within
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your case, you may reject it and proceed with any other
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Owner's Information
Owner publications are written speci®cally for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner's manual will include
the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
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incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make
checks payable in U.S. funds.
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A
Accessory In¯ator...........................................5-68
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-24
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-39
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-96
Adjusting the Bucket Seats...............................1-16
Adjusting the Captain's Chairs
(Second Row).............................................1-22
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)....................3-64, 3-67, 3-74, 3-84
Adjusting the Split Bench Seats
(Second Row)............................................... 1-9
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-93
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-99
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.......1-102
What Makes an Air Bag In¯ate?....................1-99
What Will You See After an Air
Bag In¯ates?.........................................1-100
When Should an Air Bag In¯ate?...................1-98
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-96
Air Bag .........................................................3-40
Readiness Light..........................................3-40
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-18
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message..........3-57
All-Wheel Drive......................................5-50, 5-86
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.........................4-10AM-FM Radio.................................................3-62
AM .............................................................3-104
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-105
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-42
Appearance Care............................................5-87
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child
Restraint Harness.....................................5-90
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-93
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-87
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-90
Finish Damage............................................5-93
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-93
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-93
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-94
Weatherstrips..............................................5-90
Arming and Disarming the Content
Theft-Deterrent System.................................2-68
Arming Con®rmation........................................2-28
Arming with the Power Lock Switch...................2-27
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter.................................................2-28
Arming with Your Key......................................2-28
Audio Speakers..............................................3-94
Audio System(s).............................................3-61
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-62
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-104
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-105
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-105
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Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-89
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-89
Cleaning Leather............................................5-89
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-89
Cleaning Tires................................................5-92
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-89
Cleaning Windshield, Backglass and
Wiper Blades..............................................5-92
Cleaning........................................................5-87
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-87
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-90
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-93
Video Screen............................................3-105
Weatherstrips..............................................5-90
Your DVD Player.......................................3-105
Climate Control System...................................3-25
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-33
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-28
Rear..................................................3-29, 3-31
Compact Disc Messages.................3-71, 3-81, 3-92
Compact Overhead Console.............................2-52
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-86
Compass Variance..........................................3-59
Content Theft-Deferrent....................................2-27
Content Theft-Deterrent System,
Arming and Disarming..................................2-68
Content Theft-Deterrent System........................2-67Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Center........................................2-58
Convenience Net............................................2-57
Coolant.........................................................3-44
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-44
Engine Temperature Warning Message...........3-51
Heater, Engine............................................2-33
Cooling System..............................................5-29
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-51
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-11
Customer Assistance Information........................ 7-7
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users.............................................. 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities................................................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government.................................... 7-9
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-10
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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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