2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE trip computer

Driver Information Center (DIC)
Your vehicle may have a DIC. If it does, the DIC will
show information about the vehicle and the
surroundings.E/M (English/Metric Button):You can change the
display to a metric or English reading at any time
by pressing E/M.
MODE:Press this button to cycle through three modes
of operation ± off, compass/temperature and trip
computer mode.
Off:No driver information is displayed in this mode of
operation.
Compass/Temperature Mode:One of eight compass
readings and the outside temperature are displayed.
If the temperature is below 38ÉF (3ÉC), the temperature
reading will toggle between displaying the outside
temperature and the word ICE for two minutes.
Trip Computer Mode:In the trip computer mode,
pressing the MODE button cycles through the ®ve
displays. Press the MODE button after the last trip
computer display to return the DIC to the OFF mode.
See ªTrip Computerº later in this section for more
information.
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Manual Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic and the calibration
symbol does not appear, you must manually put the
compass into the calibration mode.
Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the
compass/temperature mode. Press both the E/M and
MODE buttons simultaneously for at least 10 seconds
until the calibration symbol appears. Release both
buttons and complete three 360É turns in an area free
from large metal objects. The calibration symbol will turn
off and the compass reading will be displayed.
Error Displays
·
An error of the vehicle's speed sensor or fuel
sender will cause -E- to be displayed.
·In the absence of vehicle communications, a dash
ª- -º is displayed.
If one of these error messages appear, see your dealer.
Trip Computer
There are ®ve trip computer displays available by
pushing the MODE button. The information will appear
in the following order:
AVG ECON (Average Fuel Economy):This shows the
average fuel economy since the last reset.
INST ECON (Instant Fuel Economy):This shows fuel
economy for the most recent second of driving.
RANGE (Trip Range):This shows the estimated
distance that can be traveled with the remaining fuel.
The fuel economy used to calculate range is based
on the last few hours of driving.
FUEL USED (Trip Fuel Used):This shows the
accumulated fuel used since the last reset.
AVG SPEED (Average Speed):This shows the
average speed since the last reset.
Resetting the Trip Computer
Press and hold the MODE and E/M buttons for at least
two seconds. The reset is acknowledged with the
display showing all segments brie¯y. A reset can only
be done in AVG ECON, FUEL USED and AVG SPEED
displays. AVG ECON, FUEL USED and AVG SPEED
can only be reset independently. Only the mode
that is displayed will be reset.
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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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