2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE fold seats

(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they
are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
ttings and clamps; replace with genuine GM parts as
needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test
of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the
outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.
(d)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking.
Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged
or that streak or miss areas of the windshield.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages
are working properly. If your vehicle has a built-in
child restraint, make sure the harness straps, latch
plates, buckle, clip, child head restraint and anchorages
are working properly. Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything
that might keep a safety belt system from doing its
job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts
replaced. Also look for any opened or broken air bag
coverings, and have them repaired or replaced.
(The air bag system does not need regular
maintenance.)
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch
assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor
and release pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding
seats, liftgate hinges, fuel door hinge, power sliding door
cable and sliding door track(s). More frequent lubrication
may be required when exposed to a corrosiveenvironment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal
better and not stick or squeak.
(g)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the
lter may require replacement more often.
(h)Change automatic transaxle uid and lter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery
service.
(i)Drain, ush and rell cooling system. See Engine
Coolant on page 5-22for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and ller neck.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
(j)Check system for interference or binding and
for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed.
Replace any components that have high effort or
excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator or cruise
control cables.
(k)A uid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a
problem. Have the system inspected and repaired
and the uid level checked. Add uid if needed.
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Flat Tire........................................................5-78
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-78
Flip and Fold Rear Seats.................................. 1-7
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-20
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-38
FM Stereo....................................................3-121
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks.....1-9, 1-15, 1-20
Folding the Seatback.......................................1-24
Following Distance..........................................4-46
Front Reading Lamps......................................3-20
Front Seat Storage Net....................................2-56
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6
Gage.........................................................3-49
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-4
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Message.................................3-57
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-106
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-106G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-44
Fuel..........................................................3-49
Speedometer..............................................3-39
Tachometer.................................................3-40
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-48
Garage Door Opener Compartment...................2-55
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Specications............................................... 5-5
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-51
Glove Box.....................................................2-52
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-6
H
Hatch Ajar Warning Message............................3-56
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-6
Headlamp Wiring...........................................5-105
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Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems.................1-102
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash................................................1-103
Restraint Systems
Checking..................................................1-102
Replacing Parts.........................................1-103
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-32
Retro-Active Reset..........................................3-40
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-42
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-33
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-15
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-44
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Safety Belt
Pretensioners..............................................1-52
Reminder Light............................................3-41
Stowage, Second Row Seat........................... 1-6
Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child
Restraint Harness...................................5-100
Center Passenger Position....................1-43, 1-44
Driver Position............................................1-32Safety Belts (cont.)
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-32
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-31
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-50
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-46
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-42
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-52
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-42
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-27
Safety Chains.................................................4-44
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
Bucket Seats, Rear......................................1-14
Captain Chairs............................................1-20
Flip and Fold Feature.................................... 1-7
Head Restraints............................................ 1-6
Manual........................................................ 1-3
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-6
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Six-Way Power Seats.................................... 1-4
Split Bench Seats......................................... 1-8
Stowable Seat............................................1-24
Second Row Safety Belt Stowage....................... 1-6
Securing a Child in the Built-In Child Restraint....1-83
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